Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Trexler, Büshnell, Giangiorgi, Blackstone & Marr, Ltd.
  • Respiratory humidification system
    Patent number: 6802314
    Abstract: A flow probe for use in a humidification system is disclosed. The flow probe is adapted to be positioned in a humidified gases flow (for example oxygen or anaesthetic gases) such as that which is provided to a patient in a hospital environment. The flow probe is designed to provide both temperature and flow rate sensing of the gases flow by incorporating two sensors (preferably thermistors) and the shape and alignment of the probe enables accurate readings by reducing the occurrence of condensation on the sensors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Limited
    Inventor: Stephen William McPhee
  • Radiant warmer with distance determination between heater and patient
    Patent number: 6718128
    Abstract: A system for heating a patient using a radiant heater is disclosed. In order to ensure optimum positioning of the patient various location and indication embodiments are included. The present invention either adjusts the energization of the heater to provide optimum heating, provides an indicator of the optimum position for the patient, indicates that the patient is not correctly positioned or any combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2004
    Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited
    Inventors: Irwin Joseph Meyer, Andrew Paul Maxwell Salmon, Tak-Ming Chung