LIST OF PUBLICATIONS AND PATENTS
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A. BOOK
D. Prutchi and M. Norris, Design
and Development of Medical Electronic Instrumentation - A Practical Perspective
of the Design, Construction and Test of Medical Devices, ISBN: 0-471-67623-3, 450 pages, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.,
Hoboken, NJ, November 2004.
B. DISSERTATIONS
Ph.D. “Relationships
between Mechanical and Electrical Activity of Muscle ‑ The 3‑D
Propagation Pattern of Motor Unit Action Potentials”,
M.Sc. “Method
to Measure Dynamic Contact Stresses between Flexible Bodies with Applications
to Biomechanics”,
C. JOURNAL PAPERS
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1. D. Prutchi and M. Arcan, "Dynamic Contact Stress Analysis Using a Compliant Sensor Array" [PDF], Invited Paper: Measurement ‑ Journal of the International Measurement Confederation, 11, 197‑210, 1993.
2. D.
Prutchi and A. Sagi‑Dolev, "New
Technologies for In‑Flight Pasteless Bioelectrodes", Aviation, Space and Environmental Medicine,
64(6), 552‑556, 1993. [Circuit schematic diagrams and expanded
information available in the book: Design
and Development of Medical Electronic Instrumentation]
3. A.
Sagi‑Dolev, D. Prutchi and R.H. Nathan, "3‑D
Current Density Distributions under Surface Stimulation Electrodes", Medical & Biological Engineering &
Computing, 33, 403‑408, 1995. [Circuit schematic diagrams and
expanded information available in the book: Design
and Development of Medical Electronic Instrumentation]
4. D. Prutchi, "A High‑Resolution Large‑Array (HRLA) Surface EMG System", Medical Engineering and Physics, 17(6), 1350‑4533, 1995. [Circuit schematic diagrams and expanded information available in the book: Design and Development of Medical Electronic Instrumentation]
5.
T. Fåhræus, L. Stotts, D. Prutchi,
6. D. Prutchi, J.L. Prince and L.J. Stotts, “X- and Gamma-Ray Hardness of Floating-Gate EEPROM Technology as Applied to Implantable Medical Devices”, IEEE Transactions on Electronic Components and Packaging Technology, 22(3), 390-398, 1999.
7. D. Burkhoff, I. Shemer, B. Felzen, J. Shimizu, Y. Mika, M. Dickstein, D. Prutchi, N. Darvish, S. Ben-Haim, “Electric Currents Applied During the Refractory Period Can Modulate Cardiac Contractility In Vitro and In Vivo”, Heart Failure Review, 6(1), 27-34, 2001.
8. C. Pappone, G. Vicedomini, A. Salvati, C. Meloni, W. Haddad, R. Aviv, Y. Mika, N. Darvish, Y. Kimchy, I. Shemer, Y. Snir, D. Prutchi, S. Ben-Haim, I. Kronzon, “Electrical Modulation of Cardiac Contractility: Clinical Aspects in Congestive Heart Failure”, Heart Failure Review, 6(1), 55-60, 2001.
9. C. Pappone, S. Rosanio, D. Burkhoff, Y. Mika, G. Vicedomini, G. Augello, I. Shemer, D. Prutchi, W. Haddad, R. Aviv, Y. Snir, I. Kronzon, O. Alfieri, S. Ben-Haim, “Cardiac Contractility Modulation by Electrical Currents Applied During the Refractory Period in Patients with Heart Failure Secondary to Ischemic or Idiopathic Dilated Cardiomyopathy”, The American Journal of Cardiology, December 2002.
D. OTHER PUBLICATIONS
(a) Papers presented at Scientific Meetings
1. D.
Prutchi and M. Arcan, "A Method to Measure Contact Stresses between
Flexible Bodies in a Dynamic Environment", Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Experimental
Mechanics, 1, 112‑121,
2. D.
Prutchi and M. Arcan, "From Non‑Invasive Contact Stress Analysis to
Human Body Protection", First World
Congress of Biomechanics, I‑61,
3. D.
Prutchi and M. Arcan, "A New
Approach to Array EMG Signal Analysis: High‑Resolution Multidimensional
Spectral Estimation", IX
International Congress of Electromyography and Clinical Neurophysiology,
4. D.
Prutchi, "DSP Methods for Frequency‑Wavenumber Analysis of the Array
Surface Electromyogram", 5th
International Conference on Signal Processing Applications and Technology,
177‑182,
5. T.
Fåhræus, L. Stotts, D. Prutchi, S. Maertens, D. Woodson, D. Cooke, “The
Patient Alert System - Pilot Study of an Automatic Built-In Warning System for
Pacemakers”, PACE, 20(4), 1064,
Presented at the Meeting of the North American
Society of Pacing and Electrophysiology,
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11. D. Prutchi, Y. Mika, Y. Snir, J. Ben-Arie, N. Darvish, Y. Kimchy, S. Ben-Haim, “An Implantable Device to Enhance Cardiac Contractility through Non-Excitatory Signals”, Circulation, 100 Supp.1:1, 122, Presented at the 72nd Scientific Sessions of the American Heart Association, Atlanta, 1999.
12. C. Pappone, G. Vicedomini, M. Loriccio, C. Meloni, A. Salvati, Y. Kimchy, W. Haddad, R. Aviv, I. Shemer, Y. Snir, Y. Mika, D. Prutchi, N. Darvish, S. Ben-Haim, “Application of Non-Excitatory Electrical Signals with Biventricular Pacing Improves Hemodynamics Parameters in Heart Failure Patients beyond the Improvement Achieved by Biventricular Pacing Alone”, PACE, 23(4), 590, Presented at the Meeting of the North American Society of Pacing and Electrophysiology, Washington DC, 2000.
13. J. Shimizu, D. Prutchi, Y. Kimchy, Y. Mika, N. Darvish, D. Burkhoff, “Non-Excitatory Electrical Currents Enhance Cardiac Contractility by Increasing Peak Calcium Transients in Ferret Hearts”, PACE, 23(4), 707, Presented at the Meeting of the North American Society of Pacing and Electrophysiology, Washington DC, 2000.
14. R. Aviv, Y. Kimchy, W. Hadad, I. Shemer, Y. Snir, Y. Mika, D. Prutchi, N. Darvish, S. Ben-Haim, “Potential Gain in Left Ventricular Contractility with Non-Stimulatory Signals On Top of Biventricular Pacing”, Journal of Cardiac Failure, Supplement 2, 6(3), 13, Presented at the Meeting of the Heart Failure Society of America, September 2000.
15. Y. Kimchy, W. Haddad, R. Aviv, I. Shemer, Y. Snir, Y. Mika, D. Prutchi, B. Felsen, O. Glasberg, N. Darvish, S. Ben-Haim, “Application of Non-Excitatory Electrical Signals in Multisite Locations Improves Left Ventricular Contractility in Pigs Beyond the Improvement Achieved with Single Site Application”, Circulation, 102(18), II-534, Presented at the Meeting of the American Heart Association, October 31, 2000.
(b) Major Research Reports
1. D.
Prutchi, T. Brosh, I. Zanger, and M. Arcan, "Development of a Methodology
for the Biomechanical Analysis of the Pilot Seat for Modern High-Performance
Aircraft", Research Supported by the
2. M.
Arcan, T. Brosh,
3. D.
Prutchi and A. Sagi‑Dolev, "Development of an Active Electrode Array
for the In‑Flight Measurement of Biopotentials", Joint Research: TAU
Biomechanics /
4. ____ "Natural Activation of a Powered Exoskeleton ‑ Deriving High‑Resolution Control Schemes of Voluntary Muscle Control Principles (VMCP)", Research Supported by the Israel Ministry of Defense, 1991‑93
4.1 D. Prutchi and M. Arcan, "Development of a High‑Resolution Large‑Array (HRLA) Surface EMG System for Powered Exoskeleton Control", 1993. [PDF of related publication]
4.2 D. Prutchi, A. Smilovich, O. Maimon and M. Arcan, "Remote Measurement of Human‑Body/Exoskeleton Kinematics" [PDF], 1993.
4.3 D. Prutchi, "Transputer Add‑In Board for the IBM PC", 1993‑rpt.10.1989, 1993. [Related publication]
4.4 D. Prutchi, J. Rosen, and M. Arcan, "Natural Activation of a Powered Exoskeleton ‑ Development of a Predictive Myoprocessor based on Voluntary Muscle Control Principles (VMCP)"[PDF], 1993. [PDF of related publication]
(c) Articles
1. D. Prutchi, "Designing Printed Circuit Boards for High‑Speed Logic", CCI ‑ The Computer Applications Journal, Issue #42, 38‑44, January 1994. [Circuit schematic diagrams and expanded information available in the book: Design and Development of Medical Electronic Instrumentation]
2. D. Prutchi, "Spectral Analysis: FFTs and Beyond", CCI ‑ The Computer Applications Journal, Issue #52, 2‑17, November 1994. [Program listings and expanded information available in the book: Design and Development of Medical Electronic Instrumentation]
3. D. Prutchi, "Design of Battery‑Operated Power Supplies", CCI ‑ The Computer Applications Journal, Issue #55, 36‑48, February 1995.
4. D. Prutchi, "Hot‑Swapping on the PC: An Active Extender Card for the PC‑ISA Bus", CCI ‑ The Computer Applications Journal, Issue #62, 62‑71, September 1995.
5. D. Prutchi, "Parallel Processing with Transputers", CCI ‑ The Computer Applications Journal, Issue #64, 20‑35, November 1995.
6. D. Prutchi, "LPT:Analog!, A 12‑bit A/D Converter Printer Port Adapter", CCI ‑ The Computer Applications Journal, Issue #67, 26‑33, February 1996.
7. D. Prutchi, "Sniffing EMI in the Near‑Field", CCI ‑ The Computer Applications Journal, Issue #71, 30‑41, June 1996. [Circuit schematic diagrams and expanded information available in the book: Design and Development of Medical Electronic Instrumentation]
8. D. Prutchi, "Designing Medical Electronic Device Prototypes. Part 1 ‑ Design for Electrical Safety", CCI ‑ The Computer Applications Journal, Issue #74, 26‑40, September 1996. [Circuit schematic diagrams and expanded information available in the book: Design and Development of Medical Electronic Instrumentation]
9. D. Prutchi, "Designing Medical Electronic Device Prototypes. Part 2 ‑ Testing for Electrical Safety", CCI ‑ The Computer Applications Journal, Issue #75, 28‑37, October 1996. [Circuit schematic diagrams and expanded information available in the book: Design and Development of Medical Electronic Instrumentation]
10. D. Prutchi, "Digital Generation of High‑Frequency Waveforms", CCI ‑ The Computer Applications Journal, Issue #84, 12-21, July 1997. [Circuit schematic diagrams and expanded information available in the book: Design and Development of Medical Electronic Instrumentation]
11. D. Prutchi, “The Laser Billboard - A Low-Cost Laser Image Projection System”, CCI - The Computer Applications Journal, Issue #86, 28-35, September 1997. [PDF]
12. D. Prutchi, “A Universal Sensor Interface for the PC”, Popular Electronics, 16(6), 39-46, 75-77, June 1999. [Circuit schematic diagrams and expanded information available in the book: Design and Development of Medical Electronic Instrumentation]
13. D. Prutchi and M. Norris, “VCO Transforms PC Sound Card into Precision DC-Coupled A/D”, Ideas for Design, Electronic Design”, 59-60, August 19, 2002. [Full Article] [Circuit schematic diagrams and expanded information available in the book: Design and Development of Medical Electronic Instrumentation]
14. D. Prutchi and M. Norris, “Converting the PC Sound Card into a Precision DC-Coupled Arbitrary Waveform Generator”, CCI - The Computer Applications Journal, Issue #147, 52-56, October 2002. [Circuit schematic diagrams and expanded information available in the book: Design and Development of Medical Electronic Instrumentation]
15. D. Prutchi, “Rainbow LED Indicates Voltage with Color”, Design Idea, EDN, 106, December 7, 2004. [PDF]
16. D. Prutchi, “Passive-Detector Receiver Keeps You Informed, Entertained During Flights”, Design Idea, EDN, 98-99, May 12, 2005. [PDF]
E. PATENTS
Click here to search for my patents issued by the U.S. Patent Office
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· R. Sanders, P. Paul and D. Prutchi, U.S. Patent 5,609,615, Implantable Device with Warning System and Electrode Tie Point, March 11, 1997.
· L. Stotts, P. Pauls and D. Prutchi, U.S. Patent 5,609,614, Implantable Medical Device with Warning System with Automatic Regulation of Stimulation Strength, March 11, 1997.
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P. Paul and D.
· D. Prutchi, P. Paul, L. Stotts, U.S. Patent 5,630,838, Muscle Stimulation Electrode for Implantable Cardiac Stimulation Device with Warning System, May 20, 1997.
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D. Cooke, D. Prutchi and P. Paul,
· P. Paul and D. Prutchi, European Patent Office Publication 9,712,645, Feedthrough Assembly with Transient Voltage Suppressor and EMI Filter for Implantable Medical Devices, September 4, 1997.
· D. Prutchi and P. Paul, World Intellectual Property Organization Publication 9,743,003, Implantable Medical Device with Confirmation of Patient Activation, November 20, 1997.
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P. Paul and D.
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E. Schroeppel, D. Prutchi and A. Routh,
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D. Prutchi and R. Simmons,
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P. Paul, D. Prutchi and D.C.
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P. Paul and D.
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W. Rottenberg, D. Prutchi and P. Paul,
· D. Prutchi, E. Schroeppel and A. Routh, World Intellectual Property Organization Publication 9,815,317, Controllable Drug Injection Electrode, April 16, 1998.
· D. Prutchi and P. Paul, U.S. Patent 5,873,733, Training Unit for the Pacemaker Emergency Intervention System Using Magnetic Entry Code, February 23, 1999.
· D. Prutchi and P. Paul, U.S. Patent 5,987,357, Cardiac Stimulator having Stackable Microelectronic Components with Self-Addressing Scheme, November 16, 1999.
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D. Prutchi, P. Paul, G. Martin,
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· D. Prutchi, World Intellectual Property Organization Publication 27,465-A1, Output Circuit for Cardiac Control, May 18, 2000.
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E. Schroeppel, D. Prutchi and A. Routh,
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· D. Prutchi and P. Paul, U.S. Patent 6,208,579, Cardiac Stimulator having Stackable Microelectronic Components with Self-Addressing Scheme, March 27, 2001.
· Y. Mika, D. Prutchi, Z. Belsky, A. Routh, U.S. Patent 6,223,072, Apparatus and Method for Collecting Data Useful for Determining the Parameters of an Alert Window for Timing Delivery of ETC Signals to a Heart under Varying Cardiac Conditions, April 24, 2001.
· A. Routh, E. Haluska, N. Darvish, D. Prutchi, Z. Belsky, World Intellectual Property Organization Publication 130,445-A1, Cardiac Contractility Modulation Device having Anti-Arrhythmic Capabilities and Method of Operating Thereof, May 3, 2001.
· D. Prutchi, N. Darvish, A. Routh, E. Haluska, Z. Belsky, World Intellectual Property Organization Publication 130,436-A2, Device for Cardiac Therapy, May 3, 2001.
· Y. Mika, D. Prutchi, Z. Belsky, A. Routh, U.S. Patent 6,233,487, Apparatus and Method for Setting the Parameters of an Alert Window used for Timing the Delivery of ETC signals to a Heart under Varying Cardiac Conditions, May 15, 2001.
· Y. Mika, D. Prutchi, Z. Belsky, Y. Kimchy, World Intellectual Property Organization Publications 57,952C1, 1,171,199-A1, Apparatus and Method for Timing the Delivery of Non-Excitatory ETC Signals to a Heart, May 25, 2001.
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Schroeppel, D. Prutchi, German Patent DE69,612,628, Implantierbare,
Medizinische Vorrichtung zur Analyse von Herzrythmusabweichungen, May 31,
2001.
· Y. Mika, D. Prutchi, Z. Belsky, U.S. Patent 6,263,242, Apparatus and Method for Timing the Delivery of Non-Excitatory ETC Signals to a Heart, July 17, 2001.
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· Y. Mika, D. Prutchi, U.S. Patent 6,360,126, Apparatus and Method for Controlling the Delivery of Contractility Modulating Non-Excitatory Signals to the Heart, March 19, 2002.
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· Y. Mika, D. Prutchi, Z. Belsky, Y. Kimchy, U.S. Patent 6,424,866, Apparatus and Method for Timing the Delivery of Non-Excitatory ETC Signals to a Heart, July 23, 2002.
· Y. Mika, D. Prutchi, Z. Belsky, A. Routh, U.S. Patent 6,459,928, Apparatus and method for collecting data useful for determining the parameters of an alert window for timing delivery or ETC signals to a heart under varying cardiac conditions, October 1, 2002.
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· S. Policker, Y. Mika, D. Prutchi, I. Shemer, U.S. Patent 6,480,737, Field Delivery Safety System using Detection of Atypical ECG, November 12, 2002.
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· D. Prutchi and P. Paul, U.S. Patent 6,525,986, Cardiac Stimulator having Stackable Microelectronic Components with Self-Addressing Scheme, February 25, 2003.
· D. Prutchi, P. Paul, G. Martin, U.S. Patent 6,564,099, Implantable Cardiac Stimulator with Electrode-Tissue Interface Characterization, May 13, 2003.
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E. Schroeppel, D. Prutchi and A. Routh,
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· D. Prutchi, Y. Mika, Z. Belsky, U.S. Patent 6,587,721, Trigger-Based Regulation of Excitable Tissue Control of the Heart, July 1, 2003.
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