Patents by Inventor Ainslie MacLeod

Ainslie MacLeod has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Methods, devices and systems for the prevention of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and the diagnosis and treatment of infants predisposed to SIDS
    Patent number: 9192736
    Abstract: A method for preventing a predisposition to sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) includes limiting the blood flow from the placenta through the umbilical cord to the infant during delivery, as well as preferably also monitoring the adequacy of flow in the umbilical vein. In one embodiment, a pressure limiting device is placed around the umbilical cord, preferably as soon as the umbilical cord is palpable. The pressure limiting device preferably includes an inflatable cuff that can be applied about the umbilical cord.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Inventors: Ainslie MacLeod, Daniel David Rubens
  • Devices and systems for the prevention of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
    Patent number: 8257268
    Abstract: Methods and systems for preventing the underlying anatomical cause that gives rise to a predisposition to SIDS are provided. Methods and systems are provided for the diagnosis of infants predisposed to SIDS. Methods and systems are provided for the therapeutic treatment of infants predisposed to SIDS. A treatment device includes an auditory stimulation system, a monitoring system, a warming system and a response system that can respond to and alleviate crisis situations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Inventors: Ainslie MacLeod, Daniel David Rubens
  • Methods, Devices and Systems for the Prevention of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and the Diagnosis and Treatment of Infants Predisposed to SIDS
    Publication number: 20090024043
    Abstract: Methods and systems for preventing the underlying anatomical cause that gives rise to a predisposition to SIDS are provided. Methods and systems are provided for the diagnosis of infants predisposed to SIDS. Methods and systems are provided for the therapeutic treatment of infants predisposed to SIDS. A treatment device includes an auditory stimulation system, a monitoring system, a warming system and a response system that can respond to and alleviate crisis situations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2008
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Inventors: Ainslie MacLeod, Daniel David Rubens