公开(公告)号：US20170328787A1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-16

申请号：US15662919

申请日：2017-07-28

Applicant: Welch Allyn, Inc.

Inventor： Craig M. Meyerson ,  David E. Quinn ,  John A. Lane ,  Anthony P. Wagner ,  Matthew J. Kinsley ,  Scott A. Martin ,  Matthew D. Mullin

IPC: G01K7/22 ,  G01K1/02 ,  G01K13/00 ,  G01K7/42

CPC classification number: G01K7/22 ,  G01K1/02 ,  G01K1/022 ,  G01K1/024 ,  G01K7/42 ,  G01K13/002 ,  Y10T29/49117

Abstract: An apparatus, system and method for temperature measurement of a target site, such a human body site. The invention includes an intelligent temperature probe configured to physically contact a target site and to communicate with a host device, which can be implemented as a hand-held device or as a personal computer. The host device can compute, store and display an accurate predicted temperature, or an actual temperature at thermal equilibrium, of the target site for each of a plurality of different intelligent temperature probes that each have unique and varied operating characteristics. A set of unique operating characteristics for each temperature probe is represented by information communicated between each respective temperature probe and the host device.

公开(公告)号：US09808170B2

公开(公告)日：2017-11-07

申请号：US13836738

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: Welch Allyn, Inc.

Inventor： John A. Lane ,  Benjamin Freer ,  David E. Quinn ,  Frederik W. Kroon

IPC: A61B5/04 ,  A61B18/16 ,  A61B5/0408 ,  A61B5/01 ,  A61B5/00

CPC classification number: A61B5/04087 ,  A61B5/01 ,  A61B5/7221 ,  A61B5/74 ,  A61B2560/0462 ,  A61B2562/0257

Abstract: An electrode includes separate first and second electrical contacts to contact the skin of a subject. A charge-holding structure is electrically connected between the first and second contacts. An indicator is operatively coupled to the charge-holding structure so that the indicator changes visibly in response to a change in the charge stored in the charge-holding structure. The electrode can include a rectifier across the contacts. A container for electrodes includes an electrical supply and a plurality of receptacles for electrodes so that a voltage difference is maintained across conductors of each receptacle (and contacts of an electrode therein) for at least one week. A method of making electrodes includes arranging the contacts over a support, connecting the charge-holding structure between them, arranging the indicator over the support, and charging the charge-holding structure so that the indicator has a first visual appearance.

公开(公告)号：US09750414B2

公开(公告)日：2017-09-05

申请号：US15162078

申请日：2016-05-23

Applicant: Welch Allyn, Inc.

Inventor： John A. Lane ,  Jennifer M. Grant ,  Matthew J. Kinsley ,  Matthew D. Mullin ,  Nick H. Nguyen ,  David E. Quinn ,  Alisa R. Salibra

IPC: A61B5/00 ,  A61B5/01

CPC classification number: A61B5/01 ,  A61B5/0075 ,  A61B5/0077 ,  A61B5/015 ,  A61B5/7278 ,  A61B5/743 ,  A61B5/7475 ,  A61B2562/0257 ,  Y10T29/49004

Abstract: A method of determining a temperature of a patient includes determining that a temperature measurement device is located within at least one of a distance range and an alignment range of a portion of a measurement site of the patient, providing an indication to a user of the device that the device is located within the at least one of the distance range and the alignment range, and determining, with the device, a first temperature of a first location on the portion of the measurement site without contacting the patient with the device. Such a method also includes determining, with the device, a second temperature of a second location on the portion of the measurement site without contacting the patient with the device, wherein the second location is different from the first location. Such a method further includes determining a third temperature of the patient based on the first and second temperatures.

公开(公告)号：US20170112451A1

公开(公告)日：2017-04-27

申请号：US14960872

申请日：2015-12-07

Applicant: WELCH ALLYN, INC.

Inventor： Craig M. Meyerson ,  David E. Quinn

IPC: A61B5/00 ,  A61B5/0205

CPC classification number: A61B5/0205 ,  A61B5/002 ,  A61B5/0024 ,  A61B5/01 ,  A61B5/02055 ,  A61B5/024 ,  A61B5/026 ,  A61B5/0402 ,  A61B5/0816 ,  A61B5/11 ,  A61B5/1114 ,  A61B5/14532 ,  A61B5/14542 ,  A61B5/4266 ,  A61B5/6804 ,  A61B5/6831 ,  A61B5/6833 ,  A61B5/7246 ,  A61B5/7264 ,  A61B2560/0219 ,  A61B2560/0475 ,  A61B2562/166

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a system or biological sensor configured to detect an adverse biological condition from a comparative measurement from two or more body parts. Other embodiments are disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US20170112388A1

公开(公告)日：2017-04-27

申请号：US14920200

申请日：2015-10-22

Applicant: WELCH ALLYN, INC.

Inventor： David E. Quinn ,  JOHN A. LANE ,  KENZI L. MUDGE ,  ZHON YE CHU ,  MATTHEW D. MULLIN ,  DAVID M. ANTOS ,  HENRY JOE SMITH, III ,  JEFFREY J. CHIODO

IPC: A61B5/0205 ,  A61B5/00 ,  A61B5/021 ,  A61B5/11

CPC classification number: A61B5/0205 ,  A61B5/002 ,  A61B5/0024 ,  A61B5/01 ,  A61B5/02055 ,  A61B5/024 ,  A61B5/026 ,  A61B5/0402 ,  A61B5/0816 ,  A61B5/11 ,  A61B5/1114 ,  A61B5/14532 ,  A61B5/14542 ,  A61B5/4266 ,  A61B5/6804 ,  A61B5/6831 ,  A61B5/6833 ,  A61B5/7246 ,  A61B5/7264 ,  A61B2560/0219 ,  A61B2560/0475 ,  A61B2562/166

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a system or biological sensor configured to determine when to perform a biological measurement based on a body part position. Other embodiments are disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US20160262630A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-15

申请号：US15162078

申请日：2016-05-23

Applicant: Welch Allyn, Inc.

Inventor： John A. Lane ,  Jennifer M. Grant ,  Matthew J. Kinsley ,  Matthew D. Mullin ,  Nick H. Nguyen ,  David E. Quinn ,  Alisa R. Salibra

IPC: A61B5/01 ,  A61B5/00

CPC classification number: A61B5/01 ,  A61B5/0075 ,  A61B5/0077 ,  A61B5/015 ,  A61B5/7278 ,  A61B5/743 ,  A61B5/7475 ,  A61B2562/0257 ,  Y10T29/49004

Abstract: A method of determining a temperature of a patient includes determining that a temperature measurement device is located within at least one of a distance range and an alignment range of a portion of a measurement site of the patient, providing an indication to a user of the device that the device is located within the at least one of the distance range and the alignment range, and determining, with the device, a first temperature of a first location on the portion of the measurement site without contacting the patient with the device. Such a method also includes determining, with the device, a second temperature of a second location on the portion of the measurement site without contacting the patient with the device, wherein the second location is different from the first location. Such a method further includes determining a third temperature of the patient based on the first and second temperatures.

公开(公告)号：US09404813B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-02

申请号：US14668647

申请日：2015-03-25

Applicant: Welch Allyn, Inc.

Inventor： Matthew J. Kinsley ,  David E. Quinn ,  John A. Lane ,  Michael J. Anson

IPC: A61B6/00 ,  G01J5/00 ,  G01K13/00 ,  A61B5/01 ,  G01J5/02 ,  G01J5/16 ,  G01K1/20 ,  G01K1/08 ,  A61B5/00

CPC classification number: G01K13/004 ,  A61B5/0059 ,  A61B5/01 ,  A61B5/6847 ,  A61B5/742 ,  A61B2560/0223 ,  A61B2562/12 ,  G01J5/0025 ,  G01J5/021 ,  G01J5/025 ,  G01J5/16 ,  G01K1/083 ,  G01K1/20 ,  G01K13/002 ,  Y10T29/49007 ,  Y10T29/49117

Abstract: A temperature probe includes a shaft having a distal end, a proximal end, and a tip disposed at the distal end. The probe also includes an infrared sensor configured to measure a temperature of a structure disposed proximate the shaft. The probe further includes a temperature sensor disposed distal to the infrared sensor. The temperature sensor is configured to measure a body cavity temperature of a patient.

公开(公告)号：US20160150975A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-02

申请号：US15017175

申请日：2016-02-05

Applicant: Welch Allyn, Inc.

Inventor： Matthew D. Mullin ,  Matthew J. Kinsley ,  Eric Andreassen ,  David E. Quinn ,  Henry J. Smith, III ,  John A. Lane ,  John Delaney ,  Scott A. Martin ,  Michael J. Anson

IPC: A61B5/01 ,  A61B5/06 ,  A61B5/00

CPC classification number: A61B5/01 ,  A61B5/0084 ,  A61B5/068 ,  A61B2034/2055 ,  A61B2562/12

Abstract: A temperature probe includes a handle and a shaft extending from the handle. The shaft includes a distal end, a proximal end, and a tip at the distal end. The temperature probe also includes a capacitance sensor disposed on one of the handle and the shaft, the capacitance sensor configured to measure a change in capacitance when positioned proximate a conductor. The temperature probe further includes a temperature sensor disposed on the shaft, the temperature sensor configured to measure a body cavity temperature of a patient.

公开(公告)号：US09301700B2

公开(公告)日：2016-04-05

申请号：US13631046

申请日：2012-09-28

Applicant: Welch Allyn, Inc.

Inventor： Shawn C. St. Pierre ,  John A. Lane ,  David E. Quinn

IPC: A61B5/02 ,  A61B5/022 ,  A61B5/00

CPC classification number: A61B5/7278 ,  A61B5/01 ,  A61B5/02028 ,  A61B5/022 ,  A61B5/024 ,  A61B5/11 ,  A61B5/14542 ,  A61B5/6801 ,  A61B5/7203 ,  A61B5/7475 ,  A61B2562/0219

Abstract: A method of determining a value indicative of a hemodynamic parameter of a patient includes performing a plurality of value determinations. Performing the plurality of value determinations includes determining a first value indicative of the hemodynamic parameter, determining, with a controller, a difference between the first value and a baseline associated with the first value, and replacing the baseline with the first value, in a memory of the controller, if the difference is outside of a predetermined range. The method also includes determining an estimate of the hemodynamic parameter based on acceptable values determined during the plurality of value determinations.

Abstract translation: 确定指示患者的血液动力学参数的值的方法包括执行多个值确定。 执行多个值确定包括确定指示血液动力学参数的第一值，使用控制器确定与第一值相关联的第一值和基线之间的差异，以及在存储器中用第一值替换基线 如果差异在预定范围之外。 该方法还包括基于在多个值确定期间确定的可接受值来确定血液动力学参数的估计。

公开(公告)号：US20150272452A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-01

申请号：US14230872

申请日：2014-03-31

Applicant: Welch Allyn, Inc.

Inventor： Matthew D. Mullin ,  David E. Quinn ,  John A. Lane ,  Sean R. Karla ,  Michael J. Anson

IPC: A61B5/0205 ,  A61B5/0225 ,  A61B8/08 ,  A61B5/00 ,  A61B5/022 ,  A61B5/145

CPC classification number: A61B5/02055 ,  A61B5/01 ,  A61B5/02141 ,  A61B5/02233 ,  A61B5/02255 ,  A61B5/02422 ,  A61B5/14542 ,  A61B5/6833 ,  A61B8/42 ,  A61B8/4416 ,  A61B8/488 ,  A61B2562/225

Abstract: A system configured to determine a characteristic of a patient includes a plurality of sensors, wherein each sensor of the plurality of sensors is configured to noninvasively determine a respective parameter of the patient, and wherein the parameter determined by each sensor is different from parameters determined by remaining sensors of the plurality of sensors. Such a system also includes a connector having a passage configured to direct pressurized fluid therethrough, wherein the plurality of sensors is connected to the connector.

Abstract translation: 被配置为确定患者特征的系统包括多个传感器，其中多个传感器中的每个传感器被配置为非侵入性地确定患者的相应参数，并且其中由每个传感器确定的参数不同于由 多个传感器的剩余传感器。 这种系统还包括具有通道的连接器，该通道构造成将加压流体引导通过其中，其中多个传感器连接到连接器。