Patents by Inventor Clint A. Ecoff
Clint A. Ecoff 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).
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Patent number: 9226702Abstract: Data transmissions between medical devices are governed by various communication protocols. For example, blood glucose measures may be retrieved wirelessly from a continuous glucose monitor in accordance with the ANT wireless communication protocol. Smaller data packets are preferably transferred in a standard data transfer mode which is optimized for speed and power management; whereas, larger data packets are transferred in a file sharing mode. Techniques are presented to address recovering data lost during the standard data transfer mode in an efficient manner and preferably without the use of the file sharing mode.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2012Date of Patent: January 5, 2016Assignee: Roche Diabetes Care, Inc.Inventors: Clint A. Ecoff, Sheldon A. White
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Patent number: 9039876Abstract: A test strip ejector system for receiving and ejecting a fluid testing medical device test strip includes a mechanism assembly supported by the device whereby user actuation of the mechanism assembly induces displacement of the test strip in at least a test strip ejection direction to eject the test strip. The mechanism assembly includes a power source and an electric motor such as a piezo-electric linear micro motor connected to the power source. The electric motor has an armature displaced when the electric motor is energized. A digital display/user interface is provided. Selection of an ejection function presented on the digital display/user interface initiates operation of the electric motor and displacement of the armature thereby displacing the test strip in the ejection direction. An operating system including a microprocessor is connected to the display/user interface. The microprocessor controls direction of operation and operating speed of the motor.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2012Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Assignee: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.Inventors: Clint A. Ecoff, Bryan Rolfs, Anthony J. Uberta, III
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Publication number: 20140191709Abstract: A handheld medical device that simultaneously charges its re-chargeable battery and measures one or more characteristics of a bodily fluid is taught. The handheld medical device includes a re-chargeable battery, a wireless power receiver, a battery charging module, and a measurement module. The re-chargeable battery is electrically connected to provide power to components of the handheld medical device. The wireless power receiver outputs power received wirelessly, via an antenna, from a wireless power transmitter that is external to the handheld medical device. The battery charging module selectively charges the re-chargeable battery based on the power received wirelessly from the wireless power transmitter. While the handheld medical device is not connected by wire to any other device, the measurement module measures a characteristic of a sample of a bodily fluid simultaneously with the battery charging module charging the re-chargeable battery.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2013Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: Michael J. Celentano, Ricky L. Collins, Clint A. Ecoff
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Publication number: 20140107449Abstract: Data transmissions between medical devices are governed by various communication protocols. For example, blood glucose measures may be retrieved wirelessly from a continuous glucose monitor in accordance with the ANT wireless communication protocol. Smaller data packets are preferably transferred in a standard data transfer mode which is optimized for speed and power management; whereas, larger data packets are transferred in a file sharing mode. Techniques are presented to address recovering data lost during the standard data transfer mode in an efficient manner and preferably without the use of the file sharing mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2012Publication date: April 17, 2014Applicant: ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: Clint A. Ecoff, Sheldon A. White
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Publication number: 20140001044Abstract: A test strip ejector system for receiving and ejecting a fluid testing medical device test strip includes a mechanism assembly supported by the device whereby user actuation of the mechanism assembly induces displacement of the test strip in at least a test strip ejection direction to eject the test strip. The mechanism assembly includes a power source and an electric motor such as a piezo-electric linear micro motor connected to the power source. The electric motor has an armature displaced when the electric motor is energized. A digital display/user interface is provided. Selection of an ejection function presented on the digital display/user interface initiates operation of the electric motor and displacement of the armature thereby displacing the test strip in the ejection direction. An operating system including a microprocessor is connected to the display/user interface. The microprocessor controls direction of operation and operating speed of the motor.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2012Publication date: January 2, 2014Applicant: ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: Clint A. Ecoff, Bryan Rolfs, Anthony J. Uberta, III
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Publication number: 20070242633Abstract: A bridge is provided for connecting multiple satellite receivers to multiple accessories in a video distribution system such as a direct broadcast satellite system. The bridge is designed for interposition between multiple satellite receivers (set top boxes or STBs) and controllable accessories (e.g. LNBs or multi-switches) of the video distribution system. The bridge provides controlled communication between STBs and controllable accessories using, for example, customized vendor extensions to the DiSEqC communication protocol. The bridge includes a communication protocol transceiver for each STB port, a communication protocol transmitter for each controllable accessory port, a mailbox for each STB port, a mailbox for the bridge, and a controller, processor, processing means or processing logic controlling or regulating video distribution system communication.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2005Publication date: October 18, 2007Inventors: Harold Roberts, Clint Ecoff
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Publication number: 20060245131Abstract: An electrical protection circuitry for a docking station base of a hand held meter and method thereof are disclosed. In the event of a short circuit at a meter interface connector, the protection circuitry removes power at the meter interface connector. Similarly, in the event of an applied voltage outside a specified operating range of the base, the protection circuitry removes power to the meter interface connector. These conditions of the electrical system of the base are monitored regardless whether the meter or the meter's battery is electrically connected to the base. The protection circuitry also provides a visual indication in the event of either the over current and under/over voltage conditions. Additionally, the base is designed to prevent liquid from pooling inside a pocket used to cradle and hold the meter in the base through the use of a drain located at the lowest point in the pocket.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2005Publication date: November 2, 2006Inventors: Blaine Ramey, Clint Ecoff, Scott Edwards, MATTHEW SAUERS, JAMES KURTOCK, JAMES HARTMAN
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Publication number: 20060187360Abstract: An apparatus such as a television signal receiver provides an AGC function by using multiple feedback sources which provide both narrow band and wide band AGC signals in an adaptive manner. According to an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus includes a tuner operative to generate first and second IF signals. A first demodulator is operative to generate a first AGC signal responsive to the first IF signal. A second demodulator is operative to generate a second AGC signal responsive to the second IF signal. A wide band AGC detector is operative to generate a third AGC signal responsive to at least one of the first and second IF signals. A switch is operative to selectively provide one of the first, second and third AGC signals to the tuner responsive to a predetermined condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2004Publication date: August 24, 2006Inventors: Daniel Hutchinson, Clint Ecoff, Gary Grubbs, Thomas Mayer
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Publication number: 20060181651Abstract: An apparatus such as a television signal receiver employs an efficient and cost-effective signal processing architecture which enables, among other things, the reception and processing of both analog and digital signals from multiple signal sources, such as but not limited to, terrestrial and cable signal sources. According to an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus includes a first tuner operative to generate a first IF signal corresponding to a first RF signal. A first demodulator is operative to generate a first demodulated signal corresponding to the first IF signal. A second tuner is operative to generate a second IF signal corresponding to a second RF signal. A second demodulator is operative to generate a second demodulated signal corresponding to the second IF signal. A third demodulator is operative to generate a third demodulated signal corresponding to one of the first and second IF signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2004Publication date: August 17, 2006Inventors: Clint Ecoff, Gary Grubbs, Daniel Hutchinson
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Publication number: 20060119741Abstract: A tuning apparatus compensates for temperature-related frequency variations of a filter. According to an exemplary embodiment, the tuning apparatus includes an RF signal source, a tuner, and the filter. The tuner includes a local oscillator and is coupled between the RF signal source and the filter and provides an IF signal for the filter. The tuner also includes a frequency adjustment mechanism for adjusting the frequency of the local oscillator in response to a temperature characteristic of the filter.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2003Publication date: June 8, 2006Inventors: Daniel Hutchinson, Clint Ecoff, Gene Johnson
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Publication number: 20050166221Abstract: A television signal processing apparatus is capable of receiving emergency alert signals and providing alert outputs to notify individuals of emergency events. According to one exemplary embodiment, the television signal processing apparatus includes a tuner (22) operative to tune a frequency including emergency alert signals indicating an emergency event. A processor (27) is operative to cause the television signal processing apparatus to be switched from an off/standby mode to an on mode responsive to the emergency alert signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2003Publication date: July 28, 2005Inventors: Michael Pugel, Clint Ecoff, Michael Bridge