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公开(公告)号:USRE48647E1
公开(公告)日:2021-07-13
申请号:US15676070
申请日:2017-08-14
发明人: Martin Zimmerling , Erwin Hochmair
摘要: An implantable magnet that can freely turn in response to an external magnetic field, thus avoiding torque and demagnetization on the implantable magnet. The implantable magnet can be combined with an electric switching function depending on the orientation of an external magnetic field, thus protecting an implanted coil and/or implant electronics against induction of over-voltage or performing an electric switching function for other various purposes. The magnetic switch may further include, for example, a first switching contact and a second switching contact. A magnetically soft body that includes an electrically conductive surface is shiftable between a first position where the body is in simultaneous contact with the first and second switching contacts, and a second position where the body is out of contact with at least one of the first and second switching contacts. The body and the implantable magnet are positioned such that the body is shifted to one of the first position and the second position as a function of the external magnetic field resulting in a magnetic force between the magnet and the magnetically soft body.
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公开(公告)号:US20180353761A1
公开(公告)日:2018-12-13
申请号:US15742574
申请日:2016-07-06
发明人: Erwin Hochmair
CPC分类号: A61N1/3718 , A61B5/0008 , A61B5/0017 , A61B5/002 , A61B5/0031 , A61B5/01 , A61B5/055 , A61B5/12 , A61B5/6815 , A61B5/6817 , A61B5/686 , A61B5/6877 , A61B5/7225 , A61B2560/0209 , A61B2560/0219 , A61B2560/0223 , A61N1/0541 , A61N1/36036 , A61N1/3727 , G01R33/288
摘要: A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) telemetry arrangement and process for a cochlear implant system are described. Electrode current is measured that is induced in a cochlear implant electrode lead during an MRI process performed on an implanted patient. An MRI telemetry signal for an external telemetry sensor is then output based on the measured electrode current.
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公开(公告)号:USRE46057E1
公开(公告)日:2016-07-05
申请号:US14559056
申请日:2014-12-03
发明人: Martin Zimmerling , Erwin Hochmair
CPC分类号: H01H36/00 , A61N1/37 , A61N1/3718 , H01H36/0073
摘要: An implantable magnet that can freely turn in response to an external magnetic field, thus avoiding torque and demagnetization on the implantable magnet. The implantable magnet can be combined with an electric switching function depending on the orientation of an external magnetic field, thus protecting an implanted coil and/or implant electronics against induction of over-voltage or performing an electric switching function for other various purposes. The magnetic switch may further include, for example, a first switching contact and a second switching contact. A magnetically soft body that includes an electrically conductive surface is shiftable between a first position where the body is in simultaneous contact with the first and second switching contacts, and a second position where the body is out of contact with at least one of the first and second switching contacts. The body and the implantable magnet are positioned such that the body is shifted to one of the first position and the second position as a function of the external magnetic field resulting in a magnetic force between the magnet and the magnetically soft body.
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公开(公告)号:US20140094874A1
公开(公告)日:2014-04-03
申请号:US14096610
申请日:2013-12-04
发明人: Martin Zimmerling , Ingeborg Hochmair , Erwin Hochmair , Martin J. Kerber , Werner Lindenthaler , Peter Nopp , Marcus Schmidt , Hansjörg Schösser , Clemens M. Zierhofer
IPC分类号: A61N1/36
CPC分类号: A61N1/36036 , H04R25/305 , H04R25/606 , H04R2225/67
摘要: An implant includes a humidity sensor for generating a signal indicative of humidity within the implant. A controller within the implant receives the signal indicative of humidity, and controls the implant based on the signal indicative of humidity.
摘要翻译: 植入物包括用于产生指示植入物内的湿度的信号的湿度传感器。 植入物内的控制器接收指示湿度的信号,并且基于指示湿度的信号来控制植入物。
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公开(公告)号:USRE46624E1
公开(公告)日:2017-12-05
申请号:US15098504
申请日:2016-04-14
发明人: Martin Zimmerling , Erwin Hochmair
CPC分类号: H01H36/00 , A61N1/37 , A61N1/3718 , H01H36/0073
摘要: An implantable magnet that can freely turn in response to an external magnetic field, thus avoiding torque and demagnetization on the implantable magnet. The implantable magnet can be combined with an electric switching function depending on the orientation of an external magnetic field, thus protecting an implanted coil and/or implant electronics against induction of over-voltage or performing an electric switching function for other various purposes. The magnetic switch may further include, for example, a first switching contact and a second switching contact. A magnetically soft body that includes an electrically conductive surface is shiftable between a first position where the body is in simultaneous contact with the first and second switching contacts, and a second position where the body is out of contact with at least one of the first and second switching contacts. The body and the implantable magnet are positioned such that the body is shifted to one of the first position and the second position as a function of the external magnetic field resulting in a magnetic force between the magnet and the magnetically soft body.
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公开(公告)号:USRE45701E1
公开(公告)日:2015-09-29
申请号:US13659025
申请日:2012-10-24
发明人: Martin Zimmerling , Erwin Hochmair
CPC分类号: H01H36/00 , A61N1/37 , A61N1/3718 , H01H36/0073
摘要: An implantable magnet that can freely turn in response to an external magnetic field, thus avoiding torque and demagnetization on the implantable magnet. The implantable magnet can be combined with an electric switching function depending on the orientation of an external magnetic field, thus protecting an implanted coil and/or implant electronics against induction of over-voltage or performing an electric switching function for other various purposes. The magnetic switch may further include, for example, a first switching contact and a second switching contact. A magnetically soft body that includes an electrically conductive surface is shiftable between a first position where the body is in simultaneous contact with the first and second switching contacts, and a second position where the body is out of contact with at least one of the first and second switching contacts. The body and the implantable magnet are positioned such that the body is shifted to one of the first position and the second position as a function of the external magnetic field resulting in a magnetic force between the magnet and the magnetically soft body.
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公开(公告)号:US10953232B2
公开(公告)日:2021-03-23
申请号:US15742574
申请日:2016-07-06
发明人: Erwin Hochmair
IPC分类号: A61N1/37 , A61N1/372 , A61B5/01 , A61B5/055 , A61N1/05 , A61B5/00 , G01R33/28 , A61B5/12 , A61N1/36
摘要: A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) telemetry arrangement and process for a cochlear implant system are described. Electrode current is measured that is induced in a cochlear implant electrode lead during an MRI process performed on an implanted patient. An MRI telemetry signal for an external telemetry sensor is then output based on the measured electrode current.
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公开(公告)号:US08565900B2
公开(公告)日:2013-10-22
申请号:US13751676
申请日:2013-01-28
发明人: Erwin Hochmair , Ingeborg Hochmair
IPC分类号: A61N1/00
CPC分类号: A61N1/0541 , A61N1/37217 , A61N1/37276 , H04B5/0093 , H04B5/06 , H04R25/606 , Y02D70/122 , Y02D70/42
摘要: A low-power implant system. The system includes an implant for implantation into a person, such as a cochlear implant or a middle ear implant. The implant is capable of communicating with a device via transmission of ultra wideband pulses. The device may be adapted to be worn external to the person, or may be a second implant. So as to conserve battery power, the transmitted ultra wideband pulses may have a low duty cycle of approximately 1/1000 or less. Power savings may also be realized by using time-gating amplifiers in the implant and/or device receiver.
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公开(公告)号:US20130138195A1
公开(公告)日:2013-05-30
申请号:US13751676
申请日:2013-01-28
发明人: Erwin Hochmair , Ingeborg Hochmair
IPC分类号: A61N1/05
CPC分类号: A61N1/0541 , A61N1/37217 , A61N1/37276 , H04B5/0093 , H04B5/06 , H04R25/606 , Y02D70/122 , Y02D70/42
摘要: A low-power implant system. The system includes an implant for implantation into a person, such as a cochlear implant or a middle ear implant. The implant is capable of communicating with a device via transmission of ultra wideband pulses. The device may be adapted to be worn external to the person, or may be a second implant. So as to conserve battery power, the transmitted ultra wideband pulses may have a low duty cycle of approximately 1/1000 or less. Power savings may also be realized by using time-gating amplifiers in the implant and/or device receiver.
摘要翻译: 低功率植入系统。 该系统包括用于植入人的植入物,例如人工耳蜗植入物或中耳植入物。 植入物能够通过超宽带脉冲的传输与装置进行通信。 该装置可以适于佩戴在人的外部,或者可以是第二植入物。 为了节省电池功率,传输的超宽带脉冲可能具有大约1/1000或更小的低占空比。 也可以通过在植入物和/或设备接收器中使用时间选通放大器来实现功率节省。
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