Patents by Inventor Daniel R Morris

Daniel R Morris 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).

  • Publication number: 20150018701
    Abstract: An integrated catheter placement system for accurately placing a catheter within a patient's vasculature is disclosed. In one embodiment, the integrated system comprises a system console, a tip location sensor for temporary placement on the patient's chest, and an ultrasound probe. The tip location sensor senses a magnetic field of a stylet disposed in a lumen of the catheter when the catheter is disposed in the vasculature. The ultrasound probe ultrasonically images a portion of the vasculature prior to introduction of the catheter. ECG signal-based catheter tip guidance is included in the integrated system to enable guidance of the catheter tip to a desired position with respect to a node of the patient's heart. Various aspects for visualizing and manipulating display of the ECG signal data acquired via the present system, together with aspects of various ECG sensor configurations, are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2014
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Inventors: Jeremy B. Cox, Christian W. Crook, Anthony K. Misener, Paul D. Morgan, Daniel R. Morris
  • Patent number: 8849382
    Abstract: An integrated catheter placement system for accurately placing a catheter within a patient's vasculature is disclosed. In one embodiment, the integrated system comprises a system console, a tip location sensor for temporary placement on the patient's chest, and an ultrasound probe. The tip location sensor senses a magnetic field of a stylet disposed in a lumen of the catheter when the catheter is disposed in the vasculature. The ultrasound probe ultrasonically images a portion of the vasculature prior to introduction of the catheter. ECG signal-based catheter tip guidance is included in the integrated system to enable guidance of the catheter tip to a desired position with respect to a node of the patient's heart. Various aspects for visualizing and manipulating display of the ECG signal data acquired via the present system, together with aspects of various ECG sensor configurations, are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: C. R. Bard, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy B. Cox, Christian W. Crook, Anthony K. Misener, Paul D. Morgan, Daniel R. Morris
  • Patent number: 8655671
    Abstract: An Internet based real estate transaction and release tracking system that insures deeds of trust, liens and other encumbrances are released in a timely manner after the lien holder has received payment for the underlying obligation. Based on information provided by an agent, such as an escrow agent or a settlement agent, the system creates a unique electronic record for each real estate transaction entered by the agent. The system receives update information, either automatically from other computers or via manual input from searchers, and uses this update information to track each real estate transaction. The system monitors the records and indicates when a lien holder has failed to release their lien after a statutory time period that begins after the passing of the settlement date. When the statutory time period has passed, the system generates a number of forms, including a demand letter. The demand letter is sent to the lien holder demanding them to release the lien.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: reQuire, LLC
    Inventor: Daniel R. Morris
  • Patent number: 7856987
    Abstract: The invention is directed toward a magnetic valve reader used as an indicator tool. The magnetic valve reader determines a location and an orientation for a magnetic indicator device to indicate a device setting of an implantable medical device. The implantable medical device includes the magnetic indicator device coupled to a valve on the implantable medical device. External magnetic fields, specifically the Earth's magnetic field, may interfere with the compass and create an incorrect device setting indication. The electronic reader estimates the external magnetic fields to subtract the estimate from received data to minimize any influence that external magnetic field has on the accuracy of the device setting measurement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: William J. Bertrand, Lori C. Speckman, Robert N. Golden, Gary Sanders, Steve Vincent, Daniel R Morris
  • Publication number: 20100036227
    Abstract: An integrated catheter placement system for accurately placing a catheter within a patient's vasculature is disclosed. In one embodiment, the integrated system comprises a system console, a tip location sensor for temporary placement on the patient's chest, and an ultrasound probe. The tip location sensor senses a magnetic field of a stylet disposed in a lumen of the catheter when the catheter is disposed in the vasculature. The ultrasound probe ultrasonically images a portion of the vasculature prior to introduction of the catheter. ECG signal-based catheter tip guidance is included in the integrated system to enable guidance of the catheter tip to a desired position with respect to a node of the patient's heart. Various aspects for visualizing and manipulating display of the ECG signal data acquired via the present system, together with aspects of various ECG sensor configurations, are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2009
    Publication date: February 11, 2010
    Applicant: C. R. Bard, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy B. Cox, Christian W. Crook, Anthony K. Misener, Paul D. Morgan, Daniel R. Morris
  • Publication number: 20080281649
    Abstract: A real estate transaction and release tracking system ensures deeds of trust, liens and other encumbrances are released in a timely manner after a specified (or statutory) period of time following settlement of a real estate transaction. Based on information provided by an agent, such as an escrow agent or a settlement agent, the system creates a unique electronic record for each real estate transaction entered by the agent. The system tracks lien status information, either automatically from other computers or via manual input from searchers, and uses this status information to track each real estate transaction. The system monitors the records and indicates when a lien holder has failed to release their lien after a statutory time period that begins after the passing of the settlement date. When the statutory time period has passed, the system can generate a number of forms, including a demand letter as controlled optionally by the system or the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2003
    Publication date: November 13, 2008
    Inventor: Daniel R. Morris
  • Publication number: 20080281646
    Abstract: A real estate transaction and release tracking system ensures deeds of trust, liens and other encumbrances are released in a timely manner after a specified (or statutory) period of time following settlement of a real estate transaction. Based on information provided by an agent, such as an escrow agent or a settlement agent, the system creates a unique electronic record for each real estate transaction entered by the agent. The system tracks lien status information, either automatically from other computers or via manual input from searchers, and uses this status information to track each real estate transaction. The system monitors the records and indicates when a lien holder has failed to release their lien after a statutory time period that begins after the passing of the settlement date. When the statutory time period has passed, the system can generate a number of forms, including a demand letter as controlled optionally by the system or the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2003
    Publication date: November 13, 2008
    Inventor: Daniel R. Morris
  • Publication number: 20080281648
    Abstract: A real estate transaction and release tracking system ensures deeds of trust, liens and other encumbrances are released in a timely manner after a specified (or statutory) period of time following settlement of a real estate transaction. Based on information provided by an agent, such as an escrow agent or a settlement agent, the system creates a unique electronic record for each real estate transaction entered by the agent. The system tracks lien status information, either automatically from other computers or via manual input from searchers, and uses this status information to track each real estate transaction. The system monitors the records and indicates when a lien holder has failed to release their lien after a statutory time period that begins after the passing of the settlement date. When the statutory time period has passed, the system can generate a number of forms, including a demand letter as controlled optionally by the system or the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2003
    Publication date: November 13, 2008
    Inventor: Daniel R. Morris
  • Publication number: 20080281647
    Abstract: A real estate transaction and release tracking system ensures deeds of trust, liens and other encumbrances are released in a timely manner after a specified (or statutory) period of time following settlement of a real estate transaction. Based on information provided by an agent, such as an escrow agent or a settlement agent, the system creates a unique electronic record for each real estate transaction entered by the agent. The system tracks lien status information, either automatically from other computers or via manual input from searchers, and uses this status information to track each real estate transaction. The system monitors the records and indicates when a lien holder has failed to release their lien after a statutory time period that begins after the passing of the settlement date. When the statutory time period has passed, the system can generate a number of forms, including a demand letter as controlled optionally by the system or the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2003
    Publication date: November 13, 2008
    Inventor: Daniel R. Morris
  • Publication number: 20080221436
    Abstract: The invention is directed toward a magnetic valve reader used as an indicator tool. The magnetic valve reader determines a location and an orientation for a magnetic indicator device to indicate a device setting of an implantable medical device. The implantable medical device includes the magnetic indicator device coupled to a valve on the implantable medical device. External magnetic fields, specifically the Earth's magnetic field, may interfere with the compass and create an incorrect device setting indication. The electronic reader estimates the external magnetic fields to subtract the estimate from received data to minimize any influence that external magnetic field has on the accuracy of the device setting measurement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2008
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventors: William J. Bertrand, Lori C. Speckman, Robert N. Golden, Gary Sanders, Steve Vincent, Daniel R. Morris
  • Publication number: 20080091954
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for facilitating authentication and data/content integrity verification of printed documents underlying legal transactions and other documents requiring durability, including real estate and loan transactions, for example. A Unique Content Identifier parses the document one page (or other pre-determined segment) at a time. Each segment of the document is assigned a digit or group of digits, and each page or document segment can be provided with a single digit in the overall identifier. The entirety of digits associated with a document is aggregated into an authentication string. Upon receiving a request to process the document later, the present invention can authenticate and verify the integrity of the document by reading the presented document to obtain an authentication string, and then compare the new string with the previously stored string. Upon a successful match, the document is considered valid, authenticated and unaltered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2006
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventors: Daniel R. Morris, Pratik D. Kotharl, Ryan Andrew Steven Florin
  • Publication number: 20040024605
    Abstract: An Internet based real estate transaction and release tracking system that insures deeds of trust, liens and other encumbrances are released in a timely manner after the lien holder has received payment for the underlying obligation. Based on information provided by an agent, such as an escrow agent or a settlement agent, the system creates a unique electronic record for each real estate transaction entered by the agent. The system receives update information, either automatically from other computers or via manual input from searchers, and uses this update information to track each real estate transaction. The system monitors the records and indicates when a lien holder has failed to release their lien after a statutory time period that begins after the passing of the settlement date. When the statutory time period has passed, the system generates a number of forms, including a demand letter. The demand letter is sent to the lien holder demanding them to release the lien.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2002
    Publication date: February 5, 2004
    Inventor: Daniel R. Morris
  • Patent number: 5087079
    Abstract: Disclosed is a note card assembly that is watertight, yet accessible to remove a completed note card. In one embodiment the assembly has a generally rectangular shape in plan view and comprises a watertight envelope having an interior pocket defined by permanent seals on three sides and a resealable seal on the fourth side. A subassembly inside the pocket includes a layered sandwich of a rigid writing board, a note card having a CF coated top surface, and a transparent sheet having a CB coated bottom surface in contact with the top surface of the note card. When pressure is applied to the outer envelope, a chemical reaction takes place between the two coated layers leaving a permanent marking on the top surface of the note card.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 1990
    Date of Patent: February 11, 1992
    Inventor: Daniel R. Morris, Jr.