Patents by Inventor Thomas Falk

Thomas Falk has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20250228738
    Abstract: In embodiments, a CPR chest compression system includes a retention structure that can retain the patient's body, and a compression mechanism that can perform automatically CPR compressions and releases to the patient's chest. The compression mechanism can pause the performing of the CPR compressions for a short time, so that an attendant can check the patient. The CPR system can include a user interface that can output a human-perceptible check patient prompt, to alert an attendant to check the patient during the pause. The compression mechanism can during a CPR session retreat a distance away from the patient's chest whereby the patient's chest can expand without active decompression of the patient's chest beyond the chest's natural resting position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2025
    Publication date: July 17, 2025
    Applicant: PHYSIO-CONTROL, INC.
    Inventors: Erik von Schenck, Anders Nilsson, Sara Lindroth, Jonas Lagerström, Bjarne Madsen Härdig, Thomas Falk
  • Publication number: 20250152467
    Abstract: A CPR device having a base member configured to be placed underneath a patient, a chest compression mechanism configured to deliver CPR chest compressions to the patient, a support leg configured to support the chest compression mechanism at a distance from the base member, a clamp mechanism coupled to the support leg, and a release mechanism coupled to the support leg and the clamp mechanism. The clamp mechanism is configured to attach the support leg to a lock component of the base member in a latch-closed configuration and to release the support leg from the lock component in a latch-open configuration. The clamp mechanism is further configured to transition from the latch-closed configuration to the latch-open configuration when the lock component of the base member impacts an external portion of the clamp mechanism without the release mechanism being pulled away from the base member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2025
    Publication date: May 15, 2025
    Applicant: PHYSIO-CONTROL, INC.
    Inventor: Thomas Falk
  • Publication number: 20250134763
    Abstract: An adjustable chest compression device that can adjust to accommodate a variety of patient sizes. The chest compression device can include adjustable support legs structured to support the chest compression mechanism at a distance from the base member and adjust to accommodate a patient size. Another adjustable chest compression device can include adjustable legs that can adjust to accommodate different patient sizes, as well as perform the chest compressions using the adjustable legs. An extension, such as a back plate and/or leg extension can be added to a chest compression device to make the chest compression device taller and/or wider to accommodate larger patients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2025
    Publication date: May 1, 2025
    Applicant: PHYSIO-CONTROL, INC.
    Inventors: Anders Jeppsson, Thomas Falk, Jonas Lagerström
  • Patent number: 12285385
    Abstract: In embodiments, a CPR chest compression system includes a retention structure that can retain the patient's body, and a compression mechanism that can perform automatically CPR compressions and releases to the patient's chest. The compression mechanism can pause the performing of the CPR compressions for a short time, so that an attendant can check the patient. The CPR system can include a user interface that can output a human-perceptible check patient prompt, to alert an attendant to check the patient during the pause. The compression mechanism can during a CPR session retreat a distance away from the patient's chest whereby the patient's chest can expand without active decompression of the patient's chest beyond the chest's natural resting position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2025
    Assignee: PHYSIO-CONTROL, INC.
    Inventors: Erik von Schenck, Anders Nilsson, Sara Lindroth, Jonas Lagerström, Bjarne Madsen Härdig, Thomas Falk
  • Patent number: 12285386
    Abstract: A CPR device having a base member configured to be placed underneath a patient, a chest compression mechanism configured to deliver CPR chest compressions to the patient, a support leg configured to support the chest compression mechanism at a distance from the base member, a clamp mechanism coupled to the support leg, and a release mechanism coupled to the support leg and the clamp mechanism. The clamp mechanism is configured to attach the support leg to a lock component of the base member in a latch-closed configuration and to release the support leg from the lock component in a latch-open configuration. The clamp mechanism is further configured to transition from the latch-closed configuration to the latch-open configuration when the lock component of the base member impacts an external portion of the clamp mechanism without the release mechanism being pulled away from the base member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2025
    Assignee: PHYSIO-CONTROL, INC.
    Inventor: Thomas Falk
  • Publication number: 20240374472
    Abstract: A piston assembly with a transversely removable suction cup, the piston assembly having a piston rod, a flange at an end of the piston rod, and a suction cup removably secured to the end of the piston rod. The piston rod has a longitudinal axis defining a longitudinal direction and a transverse direction that is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. The flange has a width in the transverse direction that is greater than a width of the piston rod in the transverse direction. The suction cup includes a receptacle configured to accept and secure the flange within the receptacle. The receptacle has an opening allowing the flange to be accepted into the receptacle in the transverse direction and to be removed from the receptacle in the transverse direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2024
    Publication date: November 14, 2024
    Applicant: PHYSIO-CONTROL, INC.
    Inventors: Marcus Ehrstedt, Thomas Falk, Jonas Lagerstrom, Lars Anders Jörgen Segerstein
  • Patent number: 11938289
    Abstract: The present invention describes a method for performing a prostate surgical treatment, said method comprising: arranging a catheter 1 inside of a urethra of a patient and anchored against the bladder neck of the patient subsequent to the filling of the balloon stopper unit 5 with a fluid when the balloon stopper unit 5 is arranged inside of the bladder of a patient; said method also comprising injecting at least one anesthetic agent and adrenaline or injecting botulinum toxin (Botox) and/or penicillin to the prostate via the injection tube 9 and the hollow tip 10 at an intended position of the prostate. Moreover, the present invention also refers to a kit comprising a catheter 1 according to the present invention and one or more syringe(s) 1000 containing adrenaline and at least one anesthetic agent and/or at least a syringe 1000 or vial containing botulinum toxin (Botox) and/or penicillin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: PROSTALUND AB
    Inventors: Sonny Schelin, Anette Israelsson, Johan Wennerholm, Thomas Falk
  • Publication number: 20240082105
    Abstract: A CPR device having a base member configured to be placed underneath a patient, a chest compression mechanism configured to deliver CPR chest compressions to the patient, a support leg configured to support the chest compression mechanism at a distance from the base member, a clamp mechanism coupled to the support leg, and a release mechanism coupled to the support leg and the clamp mechanism. The clamp mechanism is configured to attach the support leg to a lock component of the base member in a latch-closed configuration and to release the support leg from the lock component in a latch-open configuration. The clamp mechanism is further configured to transition from the latch-closed configuration to the latch-open configuration when the lock component of the base member impacts an external portion of the clamp mechanism without the release mechanism being pulled away from the base member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Applicant: PHYSIO-CONTROL, INC.
    Inventor: Thomas Falk
  • Publication number: 20240065934
    Abstract: In embodiments, a CPR chest compression system includes a retention structure that can retain the patient's body, and a compression mechanism that can perform automatically CPR compressions and releases to the patient's chest. The compression mechanism can pause the performing of the CPR compressions for a short time, so that an attendant can check the patient. The CPR system can include a user interface that can output a human-perceptible check patient prompt, to alert an attendant to check the patient during the pause. The compression mechanism can during a CPR session retreat a distance away from the patient's chest whereby the patient's chest can expand without active decompression of the patient's chest beyond the chest's natural resting position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Applicant: PHYSIO-CONTROL, INC.
    Inventors: Erik von Schenck, Anders Nilsson, Sara Lindroth, Jonas Lagerström, Bjarne Madsen Härdig, Thomas Falk
  • Patent number: 11877970
    Abstract: A patient sling is formed of plastics sheet or moulded plastics or textile material having a back support portion and a patient seat support portion. Two straps are coupled to respective side flanges of the back rest support, while two straps are coupled to respective side flanges the seat support portion and connect to the straps. The straps can be adjusted in length and also detached from the upper straps in order to adjust the configuration of the seat portion. The seat support portion includes a cut out for assisting a patient in effecting bodily functions and fold lines can also enable the seat support portion to be either partially folded or fully folded back in order to assist a patient in dressing and undressing, while continuing to be retained and supported by the back rest support portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: Arjo IP Holding AB
    Inventors: Thomas Falk, Lotta Gram, Marie Rubin
  • Patent number: 11850208
    Abstract: In embodiments, a CPR chest compression system includes a retention structure that can retain the patient's body, and a compression mechanism that can perform automatically CPR compressions and releases to the patient's chest. The compression mechanism can pause the performing of the CPR compressions for a short time, so that an attendant can check the patient. The CPR system can include a user interface that can output a human-perceptible check patient prompt, to alert an attendant to check the patient during the pause. The compression mechanism can during a CPR session retreat a distance away from the patient's chest whereby the patient's chest can expand without active decompression of the patient's chest beyond the chest's natural resting position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: PHYSIO-CONTROL, INC.
    Inventors: Erik von Schenck, Anders Nilsson, Sara Lindroth, Jonas Lagerström, Bjarne Madsen Härdig, Thomas Falk
  • Patent number: 11844743
    Abstract: A CPR device having a base member configured to be placed underneath a patient, a chest compression mechanism configured to deliver CPR chest compressions to the patient, a support leg configured to support the chest compression mechanism at a distance from the base member, a clamp mechanism coupled to the support leg, and a release mechanism coupled to the support leg and the clamp mechanism. The clamp mechanism is configured to attach the support leg to a lock component of the base member in a latch-closed configuration and to release the support leg from the lock component in a latch-open configuration. The clamp mechanism is further configured to transition from the latch-closed configuration to the latch-open configuration when the lock component of the base member impacts an external portion of the clamp mechanism without the release mechanism being pulled away from the base member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: PHYSIO-CONTROL, INC.
    Inventor: Thomas Falk
  • Publication number: 20230107980
    Abstract: In embodiments, a CPR chest compression system includes a retention structure that can retain the patient's body, and a compression mechanism that can perform automatically CPR compressions and releases to the patient's chest. The compression mechanism can pause the performing of the CPR compressions for a short time, so that an attendant can check the patient. The CPR system can include a user interface that can output a human-perceptible check patient prompt, to alert an attendant to check the patient during the pause. The compression mechanism can during a CPR session retreat a distance away from the patient's chest whereby the patient's chest can expand without active decompression of the patient's chest beyond the chest's natural resting position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2022
    Publication date: April 6, 2023
    Applicant: PHYSIO-CONTROL, INC.
    Inventors: Erik von Schenck, Anders Nilsson, Sara Lindroth, Jonas Lagerström, Bjarne Madsen Härdig, Thomas Falk
  • Patent number: 11523966
    Abstract: In embodiments, a CPR chest compression system includes a retention structure that can retain the patient's body, and a compression mechanism that can perform automatically CPR compressions and releases to the patient's chest. The compression mechanism can pause the performing of the CPR compressions for a short time, so that an attendant can check the patient. The CPR system can include a user interface that can output a human-perceptible check patient prompt, to alert an attendant to check the patient during the pause. The compression mechanism can during a CPR session retreat a distance away from the patient's chest whereby the patient's chest can expand without active decompression of the patient's chest beyond the chest's natural resting position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: PHYSIO-CONTROL, INC.
    Inventors: Erik von Schenck, Anders Nilsson, Sara Lindroth, Jonas Lagerström, Bjarne Madsen Härdig, Thomas Falk
  • Publication number: 20220233830
    Abstract: The present invention describes a method for performing a prostate surgical treatment, said method comprising: arranging a catheter 1 inside of a urethra of a patient and anchored against the bladder neck of the patient subsequent to the filling of the balloon stopper unit 5 with a fluid when the balloon stopper unit 5 is arranged inside of the bladder of a patient; said method also comprising injecting at least one anesthetic agent and adrenaline or injecting botulinum toxin (Botox) and/or penicillin to the prostate via the injection tube 9 and the hollow tip 10 at an intended position of the prostate. Moreover, the present invention also refers to a kit comprising a catheter 1 according to the present invention and one or more syringe(s) 1000 containing adrenaline and at least one anesthetic agent and/or at least a syringe 1000 or vial containing botulinum toxin (Botox) and/or penicillin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2021
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Inventors: Sonny SCHELIN, Anette ISRAELSSON, Johan WENNERHOLM, Thomas FALK
  • Publication number: 20220175614
    Abstract: Examples of the disclosure include a universal suction cup for a cardiopulmonary resuscitation device having a first circular member extending from a piston-facing surface, and a second circular member concentric to the first circular member extending from the piston-facing surface, the second circular member having a diameter that is less than the first circular member. Example of the disclosure also include suction cups with rigid members to reduce the amount of force necessary to attach the suction cup to a patient. Examples of the disclosure also include a mechanical compression device which can detect the type of suction cup attached to a compression member and activate particular features or settings based on the attached suction cup.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2021
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Applicant: Physio-Control, Inc.
    Inventors: Marcus Ehrstedt, Thomas Falk, Fred W. Chapman
  • Publication number: 20220151851
    Abstract: A patient sling is formed of plastics sheet or moulded plastics or textile material having a back support portion and a patient seat support portion. Two straps are coupled to respective side flanges of the back rest support, while two straps are coupled to respective side flanges the seat support portion and connect to the straps. The straps can be adjusted in length and also detached from the upper straps in order to adjust the configuration of the seat portion. The seat support portion includes a cut out for assisting a patient in effecting bodily functions and fold lines can also enable the seat support portion to be either partially folded or fully folded back in order to assist a patient in dressing and undressing, while continuing to be retained and supported by the back rest support portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2021
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Inventors: Thomas Falk, Lotta Gram, Marie Rubin
  • Publication number: 20220133587
    Abstract: Examples of the disclosure are directed to adjustable back plates or backboards for a mechanical compression device to accommodate different patient sizes and/or for ease of storage. Examples of the disclosure includes back plates that can be folded, pieced together, or otherwise have a variable distance between connectors that attach to legs of a chest compression device. Examples also include back plates which may have two sides, such as an adult patient side and a pediatric patient side, to accommodate different patient sizes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2021
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Applicant: Physio-Control, Inc.
    Inventors: Marcus Ehrstedt, Thomas Falk, Anders Nilsson, Tyson Taylor, David Linville, Eric Sandrup, Jonas Lagerstrom, Anders Jeppsson, Sara Lindroth, Fredrik Arnwald
  • Publication number: 20220125676
    Abstract: Examples of the disclosure are directed to mechanical compression devices that can adjust a location of a compression position relative to a patient. One or more of the mechanical compression devices can adjust the compression position in an adjustment plane that is generally perpendicular to a patient. Some of the mechanical compression include support columns that have actuators that can be set asymmetrically to adjust the compression position and/or can be tilted relative to the backboard to adjust the compression position. Other examples includes mechanical compression devices that have multiple actuators that can be used to adjust the compression position as well as provide compressions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2021
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Applicant: Physio-Control, Inc.
    Inventors: Marcus Ehrstedt, Thomas Falk, Anders Jeppsson, Jonas Lagerstrom, Tyson Taylor, Robert G. Walker, Jorgen Segerstein, Robert P. Marx, JR.
  • Publication number: 20220125675
    Abstract: A cardiopulmonary resuscitation (“CPR”) device having a chest compression mechanism configured to deliver CPR chest compressions to a patient, the chest compression mechanism having a rigid support arm configured to pivot about a reference line to deliver the CPR chest compressions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2021
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Applicant: Physio-Control, Inc.
    Inventors: Marcus Ehrstedt, Thomas Falk