Luginbuhl
Chris Luginbuhl, Toronto CA
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20090149738 | Chest Wall Coil Array for Breast Imaging - A RF coil array is provided for imaging a chest wall of a patient including a breast. The RF coil array includes a rigid cup-shaped element and a flexible, substantially flat portion. The rigid cup-shaped element is sized and dimensioned to receive a small breast, such as a post mastectomy breast or a male breast, and the flexible portion is configured to be conformed to the patient adjacent the breast to allow for imaging of the breast, and adjacent areas while facing the chest wall. | 06-11-2009 |
20090216110 | Open Architecture Tabletop Patient Support and Coil System - A patient support structure for positioning a selected anatomy of interest for imaging in a magnetic resonance imaging scanner is disclosed. The structure includes a receptacle for receiving a removable tray that includes connectors for connecting local RF coils housed in the array to the MRI scanner, and connectors for positioning the local RF coils adjacent an area of interest to be imaged. A structure for elevating the patient support is also disclosed. | 08-27-2009 |
20120203095 | Systems and Methods for Trans-Orifice and Transperineal Intervention - An intervention apparatus is described having a probe with an orifice insertion portion, the insertion portion being configured for insertion into an orifice of a patient. The apparatus also having an intervention tool securement and adjustment mechanism removably attached to the probe. The probe providing support to hold the mechanism in a position relative to the patient, and the adjustment mechanism providing adjustment of an entry point and an angle of entry for an intervention tool to the patient. In embodiments, magnetic resonance imaging, trans-orifice intervention and transperineal intervention are described. Methods for imaging and/or intervention are also described. | 08-09-2012 |
Chris Luginbuhl, Tolland, CT US
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20090077717 | Reflective safety sleeve - A sleeve which has two reflective sides is adapted for safety purposes and may function as an identifier. The surfaces may be formed in strips which have a luminous tint. The sleeve is adapted for usage with numerous objects such as pet collars, hats and canes. | 03-26-2009 |
20090091917 | Switch attachment for visual enhancement - A switch attachment for visual enhancement utilizing photoluminescent material. The invention incorporates photoluminescent material into devices for locating switches in low light conditions. The invention is embodied by attachments to switch assemblies, which utilize existing structures for attachment, or by the use of adhesives. The photoluminescent material is incorporated directly into the invention or is painted on or dyed. | 04-09-2009 |
20100033951 | ELECTRICAL COVER PLATE WITH VISUAL ENHANCEMENT - A switch plate has a central aperture to accommodate the actuator or an outlet socket for an electrical switch. At least one recess is formed in the switch plate. Photoluminescent material is inserted into the recess so that under low light or darkened conditions, the photoluminescent material indicates the location of the switch actuator or socket. In one embodiment, a pair of photoluminescent strips extend on opposite sides of the aperture. | 02-11-2010 |
20120311761 | Wearable Safety/Carrying Device - A wearable carrying device for a cell phone or similar object is easily worn and includes various safety advantages for the wearer. An elongated band has opposed ends and opposed sides and a pocket is attached to the band. The band can be secured to the arm or other parts of the body in a tight-fit relationship. A reflective strip is disposed at one side of the band and extends longitudinally along the band. | 12-13-2012 |
Christopher Luginbuhl, Toronto CA
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20110152714 | VARIABLE ANGLE GUIDE HOLDER FOR A BIOPSY GUIDE PLUG - Apparatus and methods are described as relating to a variable angled guide plug holder for use in interventional procedures. In an exemplary embodiment, a variable angled guide plug holder for use in interventional procedures is provided, including a guide plug holder for receiving an angular determination fixture, the guide plug holder movable relative to the angular determination fixture between a plurality of positions, each position providing a different angle of insertion relative to a point of origin on the angular determination fixture, and plate plug engaged with the angular determination fixture wherein the plate plug is insertable into a guide plate aperture of a guide plate for use in an interventional procedure. | 06-23-2011 |
20130053684 | OPEN ARCHITECTURE TABLETOP PATIENT SUPPORT AND COIL SYSTEM - An assembly for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of a patient and a method of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of a patient using different MRI scanners is disclosed. In one example, the assembly includes a plurality of RF coils, wherein the RF coils are configured to be positioned adjacent to an anatomy of interest, a patient support structure configured to support of the patient, a base removably coupled to the patient support structure, the base and the patient support being configured for receipt in the bore of an MRI scanner, and an interface coupled to the plurality of RF coils and to the MRI scanner and configured to connect the plurality of RF coils and the MRI scanner and to selectively control a first RF coil and a second RF coil included in the plurality of RF coils. | 02-28-2013 |
20140024926 | OPEN ARCHITECTURE IMAGING APPARATUS AND COIL SYSTEM FOR MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING - Apparatus and method for using radio frequency coil systems for magnetic resonance imaging within an open architecture apparatus is provided. The MRI coil system includes a support structure with an open architecture in which secondary support structures, compression systems and plates containing RF coil systems may be introduced. These structures and RF coils can be moved relative to the patient, or removed entirely from the system. In one embodiment the system consists of a tabletop coil system, while another embodiment consists of a dedicated stretcher design. | 01-23-2014 |
20140128883 | OPEN ARCHITECTURE IMAGING APPARATUS AND COIL SYSTEM FOR MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING - This invention discloses a method and apparatus to deliver medical devices to targeted locations within human tissues using imaging data. The method enables the target location to be obtained from one imaging system, followed by the use of a second imaging system to verify the final position of the device. In particular, the invention discloses a method based on the initial identification of tissue targets using MR imaging, followed by the use of ultrasound imaging to verify and monitor accurate needle positioning. The invention can be used for acquiring biopsy samples to determine the grade and stage of cancer in various tissues including the brain, breast, abdomen, spine, liver, and kidney. The method is also useful for delivery of markers to a specific site to facilitate surgical removal of diseased tissue, or for the targeted delivery of applicators that destroy diseased tissues in-situ. | 05-08-2014 |
Christopher Alexander Luginbuhl US
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20110173753 | SPECIALIZED TABLETOPS FOR MEDICAL IMAGING - A system of interchangeable specialized tabletops for medical imaging, such as tomographic imaging, is constructed with features that permit improvements in patient imaging and treatment specific to a particular anatomy of interest. Such features include cutaways, holes and removable structures, ramps and integrated devices that allow access to tissues for intervention or imaging under multiple imaging modalities. Such features are also integrated, which aids in the positioning and immobilization of patient tissues and devices relative to those tissues. Structures and methods optimally use multiple tabletops with minimal space requirements, and of show medical imaging uses involving the storage of multiple tabletops. | 07-21-2011 |
Christopher Alexander Luginbuhl, Toronto CA
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20080216239 | SUPINE PATIENT SUPPORT FOR MEDICAL IMAGING - A patient supporting apparatus used in medical imaging technologies has an inventive tabletop and stretcher system. The tabletop has a gap or narrowing of prescribed location and size, for example, more than thirty percent of the width of the tabletop is removed inferior to the patient's pelvis within a region of at least 0.3 meters in length. The stretcher supports the tabletop and includes a gap or narrowing so that the access of the operator's hand, arm, and line of sight is not obstructed from the gap or narrowing of the tabletop. | 09-11-2008 |
20080255443 | HYBRID IMAGING METHOD TO MONITOR MEDICAL DEVICE DELIVERY AND PATIENT SUPPORT FOR USE IN THE METHOD - This invention discloses a method and apparatus to deliver medical devices to targeted locations within human tissues using imaging data. The method enables the target location to be obtained from one imaging system, followed by the use of a second imaging system to verify the final position of the device. In particular, the invention discloses a method based on the initial identification of tissue targets using MR imaging, followed by the use of ultrasound imaging to verify and monitor accurate needle positioning. The invention can be used for acquiring biopsy samples to determine the grade and stage of cancer in various tissues including the brain, breast, abdomen, spine, liver, and kidney. The method is also useful for delivery of markers to a specific site to facilitate surgical removal of diseased tissue, or for the targeted delivery of applicators that destroy diseased tissues in-situ. | 10-16-2008 |
20080306377 | OPEN ARCHITECTURE IMAGING APPARATUS AND COIL SYSTEM FOR MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING - Apparatus and method for using radio frequency coil systems for magnetic resonance imaging within an open architecture apparatus is provided. The MRI coil system includes a support structure with an open architecture in which secondary support structures, compression systems and plates containing RF coil systems may be introduced. These structures and RF coils can be moved relative to the patient, or removed entirely from the system. In one embodiment the system consists of a tabletop coil system, while another embodiment consists of a dedicated stretcher design. | 12-11-2008 |
20120172704 | Open Architecture Imaging Apparatus and Coil System for Magnetic Resonance Imaging - Apparatus and method for using radio frequency coil systems for magnetic resonance imaging within an open architecture apparatus is provided. The MRI coil system includes a support structure with an open architecture in which secondary support structures, compression systems and plates containing RF coil systems may be introduced. These structures and RF coils can be moved relative to the patient, or removed entirely from the system. In one embodiment the system consists of a tabletop coil system, while another embodiment consists of a dedicated stretcher design. | 07-05-2012 |
Fabien Luginbuhl, Le Locle CH
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20110105992 | Tools and methods for programming an implantable valve - Integrated tools for noninvasively reading and adjusting an implantable, magnetically adjustable valve, and methods of use are disclosed. The tools include magnetic or electronic reading of the valve, and magnetic or electromagnetic adjustment of the valve. In use, the tools are positioned above or in contact with the patient's skin, in proximity to the valve. | 05-05-2011 |
20110105993 | Tools and Methods for Programming an Implantable Valve - Integrated tools for noninvasively reading and adjusting an implantable, magnetically adjustable valve, and methods of use are disclosed. The tools include magnetic or electronic reading of the valve, and magnetic or electromagnetic adjustment of the valve. In use, the tools are positioned above or in contact with the patient's skin, in proximity to the valve. | 05-05-2011 |
Peter Luginbuhl US
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20120009634 | ALDOLASES, NUCLEIC ACIDS ENCODING THEM AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING THEM - This invention relates to polypeptides having aldolase activity, including pyruvate activity such as, without limitation, HMG and/or KHG aldolase activity, polynucleotides encoding these polypeptides, and methods of making and using these polynucleotides and polypeptides. In some embodiments, the invention is directed to polypeptides having aldolase activity, including pyruvate activity such as, without limitation, HMG and/or KHG aldolase activity, including thermostable and thermotolerant activity, and polynucleotides encoding these enzymes, and making and using these polynucleotides and polypeptides. The polypeptides in accordance with the invention can be used in a variety of pharmaceutical, agricultural and industrial contexts. In some embodiments, the invention provides polypeptides and biosynthetic pathways that are useful in the production of R-2-hydroxy 2-(indol-3ylmethyl)-4-keto glutaric acid (R-MP) and certain stereoisomers of monatin, such as R,R and S, R monatin, and salts thereof, as well as certain stereoisomers of monatin derivatives, such as the R,R and S,R configurations, and salts thereof. | 01-12-2012 |
Philippe Luginbuhl, Nods CH
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20090084867 | LIQUID DROPLET PLUG AND SPRAY SYSTEM - The present invention concerns a liquid droplet spray system for atomising a liquid substance, comprising: a support having a central aperture ( | 04-02-2009 |
Reto Luginbuhl, Spiez CH
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20120330436 | BONE GRAFT SUBSTITUTE - A bone graft substitute in the form of an implantable three-dimensional scaffold that includes calcium phosphate and has pores. The scaffold is impregnated with a calcium and/or phosphate containing substance, and the dissolution rate DR | 12-27-2012 |
20140093571 | KNEADABLE AND PLIABLE BONE REPLACEMENT MATERIAL - A kneadable and moldable bone-replacement material includes a mixture of calcium-containing ceramic particles and a hydrogel or a substance which can be swelled into a hydrogel. The ceramic particles are of fully synthetic origin and the individual ceramic particles have a structure which is at least partially cohesive and porous. In addition, the majority of the ceramic particles have a non-spheric shape. | 04-03-2014 |
20140257514 | BONE GRAFT SUBSTITUTE - A bone graft substitute in the form of an implantable three-dimensional scaffold that includes calcium phosphate and has pores. The scaffold is impregnated with a calcium and/or phosphate containing substance, and the dissolution rate DR | 09-11-2014 |
Thomas Luginbuhl, Hinwil CH
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20100199600 | APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING FLAT ARTICLES, IN PARTICULAR PRINTED PRODUCTS - A device for processing flat objects ( | 08-12-2010 |