Patents by Inventor James R. Leininger

James R. Leininger 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).

  • Patent number: 10736787
    Abstract: A method, and apparatus for the controlled acceleration, and/or retardation of the body's inflammatory response generally comprises a foam pad for insertion substantially into a wound site, a heating, a cooling pad for application over the wound site, a wound drape or sealing enclosure of the foam pad, the heating, and cooling pad at wound site. The foam pad is placed in fluid communication with a vacuum source for promotion of the controlled acceleration or retardation of the body's inflammatory response. The heating, and cooling provision controls the local metabolic function as part of the inflammatory response.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond R. Hannigan, James R. Leininger, Charles I. Biltz, Jr., Frank Dilazzaro, Christopher Fashek, Royce W. Johnson, Wayne J. Schroeder
  • Publication number: 20170354542
    Abstract: A method, and apparatus for the controlled acceleration, and/or retardation of the body's inflammatory response generally comprises a foam pad for insertion substantially into a wound site, a heating, a cooling pad for application over the wound site, a wound drape or sealing enclosure of the foam pad, the heating, and cooling pad at wound site. The foam pad is placed in fluid communication with a vacuum source for promotion of the controlled acceleration or retardation of the body's inflammatory response. The heating, and cooling provision controls the local metabolic function as part of the inflammatory response.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2017
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Inventors: Raymond R. HANNIGAN, James R. LEININGER, Charles I. BILTZ, JR., Frank DILAZZARO, Christopher FASHEK, Royce W. JOHNSON, Wayne J. SCHROEDER
  • Patent number: 9833185
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for detecting seizures with motor manifestations including detecting EMG signals, isolating from the EMG signals spectral data for a plurality of frequency bands, and calculating a T-squared value there from. The T-squared values may be detected in real time, such as in a patient's home environment, and the T-squared data may be compared to a threshold T-squared value to determine whether an alarm is sent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: BRAIN SENTINEL, INC.
    Inventors: James R. Leininger, Russell M. Herring, Michael R. Girouard, Jose E. Cavazos, Edward R. Jones, William E. Broad
  • Patent number: 9724243
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for the controlled acceleration, and/or retardation of the body's inflammatory response comprises a foam pad for insertion into a wound site, a drape covering the foam pad, and a thermal control element configured to be placed proximate the wound site. The foam pad is placed in fluid communication with a vacuum source for promotion of the controlled acceleration or retardation of the body's inflammatory response. The thermal control element has a pair of flexible sheets for receiving a thermally conductive fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond R. Hannigan, James R. Leininger, Charles I. Blitz, Jr., Frank Dilazzaro, Christopher Fashek, Royce W. Johnson, Wayne J. Schroeder
  • Publication number: 20170065218
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for detecting seizures with motor manifestations including detecting EMG signals, isolating from the EMG signals spectral data for a plurality of frequency bands, and calculating a T-squared value there from. The T-squared values may be detected in real time, such as in a patient's home environment, and the T-squared data may be compared to a threshold T-squared value to determine whether an alarm is sent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2016
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventors: James R. Leininger, Russell M. Herring, Michael R. Girouard, Jose E. Cavazos, Edward R. Jones, William E. Broad
  • Publication number: 20170000404
    Abstract: A method of detecting seizures may comprise receiving an EMG signal and processing the received EMG signal to determine whether a seizure characteristic is present in the EMG signal during a time window. An apparatus for detecting seizures with motor manifestations may comprise one or more EMG electrodes capable of providing an EMG signal substantially representing seizure-related muscle activity; and a processor configured to receive the EMG signal, process the EMG signal to determine whether a seizure may be occurring, and generate an alert if a seizure is determined to be occurring based on the EMG signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2016
    Publication date: January 5, 2017
    Inventors: James R. Leininger, Russell M. Herring, Michael R. Girouard, Jose E. Cavazos
  • Patent number: 9439595
    Abstract: A method of detecting seizures may comprise receiving an EMG signal and processing the received EMG signal to determine whether a seizure characteristic is present in the EMG signal during a time window. An apparatus for detecting seizures with motor manifestations may comprise one or more EMG electrodes capable of providing an EMG signal substantially representing seizure-related muscle activity; and a processor configured to receive the EMG signal, process the EMG signal to determine whether a seizure may be occurring, and generate an alert if a seizure is determined to be occurring based on the EMG signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Brain Sentinel, Inc.
    Inventors: James R. Leininger, Russell M. Herring, Michael R. Girouard, Jose E. Cavazos
  • Patent number: 9439596
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for detecting seizures with motor manifestations including detecting EMG signals, isolating from the EMG signals spectral data for a plurality of frequency bands, and calculating a T-squared value there from. The T-squared values may be detected in real time, such as in a patient's home environment, and the T-squared data may be compared to a threshold T-squared value to determine whether an alarm is sent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Brain Sentinel, Inc.
    Inventors: James R. Leininger, Russell M. Herring, Michael R. Girouard, Jose E. Cavazos, Edward R. Jones, William E. Broad
  • Publication number: 20160045150
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for detecting seizures with motor manifestations including detecting EMG signals, isolating from the EMG signals spectral data for a plurality of frequency bands, and calculating a T-squared value there from. The T-squared values may be detected in real time, such as in a patient's home environment, and the T-squared data may be compared to a threshold T-squared value to determine whether an alarm is sent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2015
    Publication date: February 18, 2016
    Inventors: James R. Leininger, Russell M. Herring, Michael R. Girouard, Jose E. Cavazos, Edward R. Jones, William E. Broad
  • Patent number: 9186105
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for detecting seizures with motor manifestations including detecting EMG signals, isolating from the EMG signals spectral data for a plurality of frequency bands, and calculating a T-squared value there from. The T-squared values may be detected in real time, such as in a patient's home environment, and the T-squared data may be compared to a threshold T-squared value to determine whether an alarm is sent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: Brain Sentinel, Inc.
    Inventors: James R. Leininger, Russell M. Herring, Michael R. Girouard, Jose E. Cavazos, Edward R. Jones, William E. Broad
  • Publication number: 20150250415
    Abstract: A method of detecting seizures may comprise receiving an EMG signal and processing the received EMG signal to determine whether a seizure characteristic is present in the EMG signal during a time window. An apparatus for detecting seizures with motor manifestations may comprise one or more EMG electrodes capable of providing an EMG signal substantially representing seizure-related muscle activity; and a processor configured to receive the EMG signal, process the EMG signal to determine whether a seizure may be occurring, and generate an alert if a seizure is determined to be occurring based on the EMG signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2015
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventors: James R. Leininger, Russell M. Herring, Michael R. Girouard, Jose E. Cavazos
  • Publication number: 20150150730
    Abstract: A method, and apparatus for the controlled acceleration, and/or retardation of the body's inflammatory response generally comprises a foam pad for insertion substantially into a wound site, a heating, a cooling pad for application over the wound site, a wound drape or sealing enclosure of the foam pad, the heating, and cooling pad at wound site. The foam pad is placed in fluid communication with a vacuum source for promotion of the controlled acceleration or retardation of the body's inflammatory response. The heating, and cooling provision controls the local metabolic function as part of the inflammatory response.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2014
    Publication date: June 4, 2015
    Inventors: Raymond R. Hannigan, James R. Leininger, Charles I. Biltz, Frank Dilazzaro, Christopher Fashek, Royce W. Johnson, Wayne J. Schroeder
  • Patent number: 8983591
    Abstract: A method of detecting seizures may comprise receiving an EMG signal and processing the received EMG signal to determine whether a seizure characteristic is present in the EMG signal during a time window. An apparatus for detecting seizures with motor manifestations may comprise one or more EMG electrodes capable of providing an EMG signal substantially representing seizure-related muscle activity; and a processor configured to receive the EMG signal, process the EMG signal to determine whether a seizure may be occurring, and generate an alert if a seizure is determined to be occurring based on the EMG signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: Brain Sentinel, Inc.
    Inventors: James R. Leininger, Russell M. Herring, Michael R. Girouard, Jose E. Cavazos
  • Patent number: 8882687
    Abstract: A method, and apparatus for the controlled acceleration, and/or retardation of the body's inflammatory response generally comprises a foam pad for insertion substantially into a wound site, a heating, a cooling pad for application over the wound site, a wound drape or sealing enclosure of the foam pad, the heating, and cooling pad at wound site. The foam pad is placed in fluid communication with a vacuum source for promotion of the controlled acceleration or retardation of the body's inflammatory response. The heating, and cooling provision controls the local metabolic function as part of the inflammatory response.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond R. Hannnigan, James R. Leininger, Charles I. Biltz, Frank Dilazzaro, Christopher Fashek, Royce W. Johnson, Wayne J. Schroeder
  • Patent number: 8372022
    Abstract: A method, and apparatus for the controlled acceleration, and/or retardation of the body's inflammatory response generally comprises a foam pad for insertion substantially into a wound site, a heating, a cooling pad for application over the wound site, a wound drape or sealing enclosure of the foam pad, the heating, and cooling pad at wound site. The foam pad is placed in fluid communication with a vacuum source for promotion of the controlled acceleration or retardation of the body's inflammatory response. The heating, and cooling provision controls the local metabolic function as part of the inflammatory response.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond R. Hannigan, James R. Leininger, Charles I. Biltz, Jr., Frank Dilazzaro, Christopher Fashek, Wayne J. Schroeder, Royce W. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20130012830
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for detecting seizures with motor manifestations including detecting EMG signals, isolating from the EMG signals spectral data for a plurality of frequency bands, and calculating a T-squared value there from. The T-squared values may be detected in real time, such as in a patient's home environment, and the T-squared data may be compared to a threshold T-squared value to determine whether an alarm is sent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2012
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Inventors: James R. Leininger, Russell M. Herring, Michael R. Girouard, Jose E. Cavazos, Edward R. Jones, William E. Broad
  • Publication number: 20120108999
    Abstract: A method of detecting seizures may comprise receiving an EMG signal and processing the received EMG signal to determine whether a seizure characteristic is present in the EMG signal during a time window. An apparatus for detecting seizures with motor manifestations may comprise one or more EMG electrodes capable of providing an EMG signal substantially representing seizure-related muscle activity; and a processor configured to receive the EMG signal, process the EMG signal to determine whether a seizure may be occurring, and generate an alert if a seizure is determined to be occurring based on the EMG signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2011
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Inventors: James R. Leininger, Russell M. Herring, Michael R. Girouard, Jose E. Cavazos
  • Publication number: 20090240216
    Abstract: A method, and apparatus for the controlled acceleration, and/or retardation of the body's inflammatory response generally comprises a foam pad for insertion substantially into a wound site, a heating, a cooling pad for application over the wound site, a wound drape or sealing enclosure of the foam pad, the heating, and cooling pad at wound site. The foam pad is placed in fluid communication with a vacuum source for promotion of the controlled acceleration or retardation of the body's inflammatory response. The heating, and cooling provision controls the local metabolic function as part of the inflammatory response.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2009
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Inventors: Raymond R. Hannigan, James R. Leininger, Charles L. Biltz, JR., Frank Dilazzaro, Christopher Fashek, Wayne J. Schroeder, Royce W. Johnson
  • Patent number: 7540848
    Abstract: A method, and apparatus for the controlled acceleration, and/or retardation of the body's inflammatory response generally comprises a foam pad for insertion substantially into a wound site, a heating, a cooling pad for application over the wound site, a wound drape or sealing enclosure of the foam pad, the heating, and cooling pad at wound site. The foam pad is placed in fluid communication with a vacuum source for promotion of the controlled acceleration or retardation of the body's inflammatory response. The heating, and cooling provision controls the local metabolic function as part of the inflammatory response.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2009
    Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond R. Hannigan, James R. Leininger, Charles I. Blitz, Jr., Frank Dilazzaro, Christopher Fashek, Wayne J. Schroeder, Royce W. Johnson
  • Patent number: 7325364
    Abstract: An upright hunting blind that is positioned partially underground and has viewing means mounted on its walls such that the viewing means are adjacent or near the ground level when the blind is positioned partially underground. Viewing means provide an opening for viewing and for extending an arrow, a gun barrel, or a camera through said opening while concealing the arrow, gun barrel, or camera. An upright blind having a height sufficient for more than one average hunter to stand upright in the blind, and a width sufficient for more than one average hunter to sit comfortably in the blind and move between the viewing means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2008
    Assignee: Macho Bucks, Inc.
    Inventors: James R. Leininger, Peter A. Leininger, Richard Welch, Joseph Paul Lee