Patents by Inventor Thomas Glanzmann
Thomas Glanzmann 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).
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Patent number: 9301789Abstract: An osteosynthesis plate according to the invention has at least two legs, which are spaced apart and interconnected by at least one bridge element. The legs each have a certain length and extend in the longitudinal direction from an epiphyseal to a diaphyseal end of the osteosynthesis plate. Moreover, each leg has at least one opening for holding an anchoring element. The size and shape of the bridge element and the legs are configured such that the legs may be applied on both sides of a bone in the region of a joint, preferably on the olecranon.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2010Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: Medartis AGInventors: Juergen Schonhardt, Thomas Glanzmann, Joanna Norstroem, William B. Geissler
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Patent number: 9039595Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a control system for a rotary blood pump adapted to move blood in a patient. The control system comprises a means for measuring and varying the speed of the pump and a means for measuring the pulsatility index of a patient, and the control system is adapted to maintain the pulsatility index at or near a predetermined value by varying the speed of the pump. The pulsatility index is derived from the amplitude of the actual pump speed over a predetermined time period. Optionally, also, the control system can calculate the second derivative of instantaneous speed of the rotary blood pump and use the calculation of the second derivative of instantaneous speed to detect a suction event, and help prevent it.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2014Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Assignee: Thoratec CorporationInventors: Peter Joseph Ayre, Lee Thomas Glanzmann, Nicholas Oliver Von Huben
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Publication number: 20140142367Abstract: The present invention generally relates to is control system for a rotary Wood pump adapted to move blood in a patient. The control system comprises a means for measuring and varying the speed of the pump and a means for measuring the pulsatility index of a patient, and the control system is adapted to maintain the pulsatility index at or near a predetermined vitae by varying the speed of the pump. The pulsatility index is derived from the amplitude of the actual pump speed over a predetermined time period. Optionally, also, the control system can calculate the second derivative of instantaneous speed of the rotary blood pomp and use the calculation of the second derivative of instantaneous speed to detect a suction event, and help prevent it.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2014Publication date: May 22, 2014Applicant: Thoratec CorporationInventors: Peter Joseph AYRE, Lee Thomas GLANZMANN, Nicholas Oliver VON HUBEN
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Patent number: 8657733Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a control system for a rotary blood pump adapted to move blood in a patient. The control system comprises a means for measuring and varying the speed of the pump and a means for measuring the pulsatility index of a patient, and the control system is adapted to maintain the pulsatility index at or near a predetermined value by varying the speed of the pump. The pulsatility index is derived from the amplitude of the actual pump speed over a predetermined time period. Optionally, also, the control system can calculate the second derivative of instantaneous speed of the rotary blood pump and use the calculation of the second derivative of instantaneous speed to detect a suction event, and help prevent it.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2009Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: Thoratec CorporationInventors: Peter Joseph Ayre, Lee Thomas Glanzmann, Nicholas Oliver Von Huben
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Patent number: 8492578Abstract: The present invention relates to photosensitizer compounds for use in cosmetic and therapeutic applications of photodynamic therapy. The compounds of the present invention are designed for topical application and are characterized by a low permeability to the stratum corneum (the outer skin layer of an individual) and/or a low allergenic potential. Surprisingly, such compounds have beneficial properties in the treatment of certain diseases and lack the undesired damages to healthy skin entailed by prior art compounds. ALA (5-aminolevulinic acid)-esters of body-owned, natural compound such as aminoacids, steroids, carbohydrates, alcohols are preferred examples of photosensitizers of the present invention. The compounds of the present invention are used in the treatment of skin diseases such as psoriasis, sebaceous glands related conditions including acne, seborrhoic dermatitis, rosacea, skin cancer and precancer, as well as in cosmetic hair removal.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2008Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: Photoderma SAInventors: Thomas Glanzmann, Jérôme Barge, Georges Wagnieres
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Publication number: 20110160730Abstract: The osteosynthesis plate according to the invention comprises at least two legs, which are spaced apart and interconnected by at least one bridge element. The legs each have a certain length and extend in the longitudinal direction from an epiphyseal to a diaphyseal end of the osteosynthesis plate. Moreover, both legs each comprise at least one opening for holding an anchoring element. The size and shape of the at least one bridge element and the at least two legs are configured such that the legs may be applied on both sides of a bone in the region of a joint, preferably on the olecranon.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2010Publication date: June 30, 2011Applicant: Medartis AGInventors: Juergen Schonhardt, Thomas Glanzmann, Joanna Norstroem, William B. Geissler
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Publication number: 20110015465Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a control system for a rotary blood pump adapted to move blood in a patient. The control system comprises a means for measuring and varying the speed of the pump and a means for measuring the pulsatility index of a patient, and the control system is adapted to maintain the pulsatility index at or near a predetermined value by varying the speed of the pump. The pulsatility index is derived from the amplitude of the actual pump speed over a predetermined time period. Optionally, also, the control system can calculate the second derivative of instantaneous speed of the rotary blood pump and use the calculation of the second derivative of instantaneous speed to detect a suction event, and help prevent it.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2009Publication date: January 20, 2011Inventors: Peter Joseph AYRE, Lee Thomas GLANZMANN, Nicholas Oliver VON HUBEN
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Patent number: 7859208Abstract: A method of tuning a DC brushless motor, wherein measurement of back EMF voltage is used to detect changes in the torque requirements caused by variation in the operating conditions of the DC brushless motor, the method including varying the timing of the driving signals to the motor to compensate for the changes in the torque requirements.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2006Date of Patent: December 28, 2010Assignee: Thoratec CorporationInventors: Peter Joseph Ayre, Lee Thomas Glanzmann, Nicholas Oliver Von Huben
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Publication number: 20100273725Abstract: The present invention relates to photosensitizer compounds for use in cosmetic and therapeutic applications of photodynamic therapy. The compounds of the present invention are designed for topical application and are characterized by a low permeability to the stratum corneum (the outer skin layer of an individual) and/or a low allergenic potential. Surprisingly, such compounds have beneficial properties in the treatment of certain diseases and lack the undesired damages to healthy skin entailed by prior art compounds. ALA (5-aminolevulinic acid)-esters of body-owned, natural compound such as aminoacids, steroids, carbohydrades, alcohols are preferred, examples of photosensitizers of the present invention. The compounds of the present invention are used in the treatment of skin diseases such as psoriasis, sebaceous glands related conditions including acne, seborrhoic dermatitis, rosacea, skin cancer and precancer, as well as in cosmetic hair removal.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2008Publication date: October 28, 2010Inventors: Thomas Glanzmann, Jérôme Barge, Georges Wagnieres
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Publication number: 20080258657Abstract: A method of tuning a DC brushless motor, wherein measurement of back EMF voltage is used to detect changes in the torque requirements caused by variation in the operating conditions of the DC brushless motor, the method including varying the timing of the driving signals to the motor to compensate for the changes in the torque requirements.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2006Publication date: October 23, 2008Inventors: Peter Joseph Ayre, Lee Thomas Glanzmann, Nicholas Oliver Van Huben
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Publication number: 20080046018Abstract: A switch for use with a medical device. The switch includes an accelerometer for detecting motion, a controller cooperating with said accelerometer to determine whether said detected motion is substantially identical to a predefined motion of a user. The controller alters the functioning state of the medical device, if the detected motion is substantially identical to the predefined motion of the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2007Publication date: February 21, 2008Applicant: VENTRASSIST PTY LTDInventors: Nicholas Oliver Von Huben, Peter Joseph Ayre, Lee Thomas Glanzmann