Patents by Inventor Darrel Saunders
Darrel Saunders 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: 9492177Abstract: The present invention is a tourniquet comprising: a strap; a pelvic pad included in the strap having a pocket defined in the pelvic pad for receiving a semi-rigid stiffening member; base plates slidably attached to the strap allowing the base plates to be positioned along the strap; a threaded shaft received in each of the base plates; a pressure pad removable attached to a distal end of each of the shafts; a handle attached to a proximal end of each of the shafts having openings defined in each end of the handle; and, a rotational arresting strap attached to each base plate having a securing tab that can be received in one of the handle openings thereby preventing the shaft from rotating when the securing tab is received in sand handle opening.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2013Date of Patent: November 15, 2016Assignees: North American Rescue, LLC, The University Of Texas Health Care Center at HoustonInventors: Darrel Saunders, Ricardo Flores-Artola, Joanne Walters, Michael Duncan, Lester Martinez-Lopez, Joshua Markham, Brent Bronson, John B. Holcomb, Keith Gates, Andy Burgess
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Patent number: 8562562Abstract: This invention is directed to a portable intravenous fluid heater that can weight less than 10 oz having an internal power supply internal tubing that is heated by a heating element; a logic assembly; an external power terminal for connecting an external power supply; and computer readable instructions, that when executed by the processor, perform the steps of receiving output temperature from the fluid output heat sensor, removing power from the heating element if the output temperature is above a predetermined temperature to reduce the temperature of fluid exiting the tubing and delivering power to the heating element when the output temperature is below a predetermined temperature.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2011Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Assignee: North American Rescue, LLCInventors: Joanne S. Walter, Darrel Saunders, Craig B. Berky, Kurt Klingenberg
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Publication number: 20130041317Abstract: This invention is directed to a portable intravenous fluid heater that can weight less than 10 oz having an internal power supply internal tubing that is heated by a heating element; a logic assembly; an external power terminal for connecting an external power supply; and computer readable instructions, that when executed by the processor, perform the steps of receiving output temperature from the fluid output heat sensor, removing power from the heating element if the output temperature is above a predetermined temperature to reduce the temperature of fluid exiting the tubing and delivering power to the heating element when the output temperature is below a predetermined temperature.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2011Publication date: February 14, 2013Applicant: NORTH AMERICAN RESCUE, LLCInventors: Joanne S. Walter, Darrel Saunders, Craig B. Berky, Kurt Klingenberg
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Publication number: 20130041441Abstract: The objects of the invention are accomplished by providing a hypothermia management apparatus comprising: a receiving cavity defined by an outer shell arranged and sealable to encircle an injured person; an internal layer attached to the outer shell wherein the internal layer includes a bottom sheet disposed generally under the injured person when the injured person is placed in the receiving cavity and a top sheet disposed generally on top of the injured person when the injured person is placed in the receiving cavity; an inner liner attached to the bottom sheet of the internal layer forming an internal cavity; and, an absorption layer attached to the inner liner disposed generally under the injured person when the injured person is placed in the outer shell; and, a heater assembly disposed in the internal cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2011Publication date: February 14, 2013Applicant: NORTH AMERICAN RESCUE, LLCInventors: Darrel Saunders, Brent Bronson, Matt Westra
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Patent number: 7046158Abstract: Method and apparatus for identifying and categorizing the weight and characteristics of the occupant currently occupying a vehicle seat. The method for identifying and categorizing the occupant or object involves measuring the deflection of the upper surface of the seat cushion at one or more points due to compression of the cushion produced by the weight distribution of the occupant. The system contains multiple sensor/emitter pairs for detecting the deflection. The system also includes a sensor to measure ambient temperature, preferably for temperature compensation due to the effects extreme temperatures may have on the compression properties of the seat cushion material and sensor/emitter pairs. A system processor interprets the data acquired by the sensors, and utilizes an algorithm and training tables to output a control signal indicative of the categorization of the occupant or object.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2003Date of Patent: May 16, 2006Inventors: Darrel Saunders, Lynn Johner, Petr Musilek
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Patent number: 7026946Abstract: Method and apparatus for identifying and categorizing the weight and characteristics of the occupant currently occupying a vehicle seat. The method for identifying and categorizing the occupant or object involves measuring the deflection of the upper surface of the seat cushion at several points and therefore the weight distribution of the occupant. The system contains multiple weight sensors arrayed for detecting the distribution of the load causing the seat deflection. The system also includes a sensor to measure ambient temperature, preferably for temperature compensation due to the effects extreme temperatures may have on the compression properties of the seat cushion material and the weight sensors. A system processor interprets the data acquired by the sensors, and utilizes an algorithm and weight tables to simulate a neural network in providing an output a control signal indicative of the categorization of the occupant or object.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2003Date of Patent: April 11, 2006Inventors: Darrel Saunders, Lynn Johner, Petr Musilek
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Publication number: 20030220766Abstract: Method and apparatus for identifying and categorizing the weight and characteristics of the occupant currently occupying a vehicle seat. The method for identifying and categorizing the occupant or object involves measuring the deflection of the upper surface of the seat cushion at several points and therefore the weight distribution of the occupant. The system contains multiple weight sensors arrayed for detecting the distribution of the load causing the seat deflection. The system also includes a sensor to measure ambient temperature, preferably for temperature compensation due to the effects extreme temperatures may have on the compression properties of the seat cushion material and the weight sensors. A system processor interprets the data acquired by the sensors, and utilizes an algorithm and weight tables to simulate a neural network in providing an output a control signal indicative of the categorization of the occupant or object.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2003Publication date: November 27, 2003Inventors: DARREL SAUNDERS, LYNN JOHNER, PETR MUSILEK
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Publication number: 20030196495Abstract: Method and apparatus for identifying and categorizing the weight and characteristics of the occupant currently occupying a vehicle seat. The method for identifying and categorizing the occupant or object involves measuring the deflection of the upper surface of the seat cushion at one or more points due to compression of the cushion produced by the weight distribution of the occupant. The system contains multiple sensor/emitter pairs for detecting the deflection. The system also includes a sensor to measure ambient temperature, preferably for temperature compensation due to the effects extreme temperatures may have on the compression properties of the seat cushion material and sensor/emitter pairs. A system processor interprets the data acquired by the sensors, and utilizes an algorithm and training tables to output a control signal indicative of the categorization of the occupant or object.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2003Publication date: October 23, 2003Inventors: DARREL SAUNDERS, LYNN JOHNER, PETR MUSILEK
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Patent number: D662051Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2011Date of Patent: June 19, 2012Assignee: North American Rescue, LLCInventors: Darrel Saunders, Benjamin Mull, Matthew Morley
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Patent number: D720293Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2012Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: North American Rescue, LLCInventor: Darrel Saunders