Patents by Inventor Volker Bodecker
Volker Bodecker 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: 10362947Abstract: A pressure sensing catheter having a pressure sensor and an antenna that is coupled to the pressure sensor, e.g., by a connector, are provided. The pressure sensor can be adapted to measure a pressure surrounding the catheter, and the antenna can be adapted to telemetrically communicate the measured pressure to an external device. In an exemplary embodiment, the antenna, pressure sensor, and/or connector are hermetically sealed, e.g., by the catheter and/or a coating, to prevent the antenna, pressure sensor, and connector from coming into contact with fluid, thereby allowing the catheter to be permanently implanted or otherwise used for long term use. Exemplary methods for manufacturing and using pressure sensing catheters are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2005Date of Patent: July 30, 2019Assignee: INTEGRA LIFESCIENCES SWITZERLAND SARLInventors: Christophe Mauge, Alan J. Dextradeur, Daniel J. McCusker, Stefan Meyer, Volker Bodecker, Max G. Ostermeier
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Patent number: 8382677Abstract: An anchored implantable pressure monitor.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2011Date of Patent: February 26, 2013Assignee: Vital Sensors Holding Company, Inc.Inventors: Volker Bodecker, Max Georg Ostermeier, Stefan Meyer, Axel Niemeyer
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Patent number: 8376953Abstract: An implantable pressure monitor.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2011Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Assignee: Vital Sensors Holding Company, Inc.Inventors: Volker Bodecker, Max Georg Ostermeier, Stefan Meyer, Axel Niemeyer
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Publication number: 20110201948Abstract: An implantable pressure monitor.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2011Publication date: August 18, 2011Applicant: VITAL SENSORS HOLDING COMPANY, INC.Inventors: Volker Bodecker, Max Georg Ostermeier, Stefan Meyer, Axel Niemeyer
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Publication number: 20110201949Abstract: An anchored implantable pressure monitor.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2011Publication date: August 18, 2011Applicant: VITAL SENSORS HOLDING COMPANY, INC.Inventors: Volker Bodecker, Max Georg Ostermeier, Stefan Meyer, Axel Niemeyer
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Patent number: 7931597Abstract: An anchored implantable pressure monitor.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2010Date of Patent: April 26, 2011Assignee: Vital Sensors Holding Company, Inc.Inventors: Volker Bodecker, Max Georg Ostermeier, Stefan Meyer, Axel Niemeyer
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Patent number: 7931598Abstract: An implantable pressure monitor.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2010Date of Patent: April 26, 2011Assignee: Vital Sensors Holding Company, Inc.Inventors: Volker Bodecker, Max Georg Ostermeier, Stefan Meyer, Axel Niemeyer
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Publication number: 20100185103Abstract: An implantable pressure monitor.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2010Publication date: July 22, 2010Applicant: Vital Sensors Holding Company, Inc.Inventors: Volker Bodecker, Max Georg Ostermeier, Stefan Meyer, Axel Niemeyer
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Publication number: 20100174201Abstract: An anchored implantable pressure monitor.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2010Publication date: July 8, 2010Applicant: Vital Sensors Holding Company, Inc.Inventors: Volker Bodecker, Max Georg Ostermeier, Stefan Meyer, Axel Niemeyer
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Patent number: 7689258Abstract: An appliance (1) for examining biological tissue comprises a light injection means (102) for injecting visible and/or close infrared light into the biological tissue, a detector (104) for converting light signals that exit the biological tissue into detection signals, an output device (130) allocated to the detector (104) for outputting information that depends on the detection signals and a shield (20; 106) allocated to the director (104) for shielding the detector (104) against extraneous light at least in the injected wave range. The appliance is also provided with a control device for controlling whether the arrangement of light injection means (102) and/or a detector and/or a shield (20; 106) is correct in relation to a substrate. The appliance can be used for examining biological tissue and supports the user for forcing the user to arrange the essential components of the examination device in the prescribed order before measuring.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2000Date of Patent: March 30, 2010Assignee: Odicrain GmbHInventors: Martin Ostermeyer, Eckhard Ludwig, Stefan Zander, Volker Bödecker, Holger Lubatschowski
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Patent number: 7686768Abstract: A system and method for the intra corporal, measuring of blood pressure includes a substantially rigid sensor structure and an antenna structure, which are separate components. The anchor structure is used to mount the within an appropriate location in the cardiovascular system, such as in the cardiac septum. The substantially rigid sensor structure includes at least one capacitive pressure sensor. Measured values are transmitted telemetrically from the sensor structure to an extra corporal monitoring device.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2006Date of Patent: March 30, 2010Assignee: Vital Sensors Holding Company, Inc.Inventors: Volker Bodecker, Max Georg Ostermeier, Stefan Meyer, Axel Neimeyer
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Patent number: 7682313Abstract: A system and method for the intra corporal, telemetric measuring of blood pressure, particularly within the heart or a great vessel, includes a substantially rigid sensor chip mounted in a holder and an antenna. The holder is anchored within an appropriate location in the cardiovascular system, such as in the cardiac septum, via a catheter or other minimally-invasive procedure to position at least one capacitive pressure sensor on the chip in the blood flow to be sensed. Measured values are transmitted telemetrically from the chip to an extra corporal monitoring device.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2006Date of Patent: March 23, 2010Assignee: Vital Sensors Holding Company, Inc.Inventors: Volker Bodecker, Max Georg Ostermeier, Stefan Meyer, Axel Niemeyer
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Publication number: 20080214983Abstract: A pressure sensing catheter having a pressure sensor and an antenna that is coupled to the pressure sensor, e.g., by a connector, are provided. The pressure sensor can be adapted to measure a pressure surrounding the catheter, and the antenna can be adapted to telemetrically communicate the measured pressure to an external device. In an exemplary embodiment, the antenna, pressure sensor, and/or connector are hermetically sealed, e.g., by the catheter and/or a coating, to prevent the antenna, pressure sensor, and connector from coming into contact with fluid, thereby allowing the catheter to be permanently implanted or otherwise used for long term use. Exemplary methods for manufacturing and using pressure sensing catheters are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2008Publication date: September 4, 2008Applicant: CODMAN & SHURTLEFF, INC.Inventors: Christophe Mauge, Alan J. Dextradeur, Daniel J. McCusker, Stefan Meyer, Volker Bodecker, Robert G. Kraus, Max G. Ostermeier
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Publication number: 20070273392Abstract: An implant for an intracorporal, telemetric measurement with a sensor device (1) and an inductive coil (2), which is connected to the sensor device (1) via electrical connection lines (4) being arranged on a longitudinal carrier (3), and a covering (5) by means of which the sensor device (1), the carrier (3) with the connection lines (4) and the coil (2) are encapsulated, wherein the carrier (3) for the electrical connection lines (4) comprises such a dimensioned rigidity that the sensor device (1), being fixedly bonded to one carrier end, is guided by the carrier (3) during implantation to the target position and is held in position at the target position, and that the covering part (6) encapsulating the coil (2) is provided for a subcutaneous fastening.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2004Publication date: November 29, 2007Inventors: Volker Bodecker, Axel Niemeyer, Stefan Meyer, Max Ostermeier, Bernhard Wagner
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Publication number: 20070118039Abstract: A system and method for the intra corporal, telemetric measuring of blood pressure, particularly within the heart or a great vessel, includes a substantially rigid sensor chip mounted in a holder and an antenna. The holder is anchored within an appropriate location in the cardiovascular system, such as in the cardiac septum, via a catheter or other minimally-invasive procedure to position at least one capacitive pressure sensor on the chip in the blood flow to be sensed. Measured values are transmitted telemetrically from the chip to an extra corporal monitoring device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2006Publication date: May 24, 2007Applicant: Vital Sensors Inc.Inventors: Volker Bodecker, Max Ostermeier, Stefan Meyer, Axel Niemeyer
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Publication number: 20070118038Abstract: A system and method for the intra corporal, measuring of blood pressure includes a substantially rigid sensor structure and an antenna structure, which are separate components. The anchor structure is used to mount the within an appropriate location in the cardiovascular system, such as in the cardiac septum. The substantially rigid sensor structure includes at least one capacitive pressure sensor. Measured values are transmitted telemetrically from the sensor structure to an extra corporal monitoring device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2006Publication date: May 24, 2007Applicant: Vital Sensors Inc.Inventors: Volker Bodecker, Max Ostermeier, Stefan Meyer, Axel Neimeyer
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Patent number: 6796942Abstract: The invention relates to a device for measuring physical quantities in the eye, especially for measuring the intraocular pressure. The inventive device comprises a foldable telemetry system containing a coil (1) which is flatly arranged on a foldable support. Said coil is completely embedded in the biocompatible implant material together with an electronic mobile (4) that contains the electronic of the telemetry system.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2002Date of Patent: September 28, 2004Assignees: Acritec Gesellschaft fur Ophthalmologische Produkte mbH, Mesotec Gesellschaft fur Medizinische Sensortechnik mbHInventors: Christine Kreiner, Volker Bödecker, Uwe Schnakenberg, Stella Marianne Ullerich, Peter Walter