Patents by Inventor Kevin Krause
Kevin Krause 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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Publication number: 20240071612Abstract: A head-mounted display device for interface with a medical device includes a frame configured to be mounted on a user's head, a display, a wireless transceiver configured to communicate with a network, and a processing circuit. The medical device is configured to perform an invasive procedure on the person. The processing circuit receives a notification message from the medical device. The processing circuit records medical device information in response to receiving the notification message from the medical device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Applicant: FENWAL, INC.Inventors: William CORK, Brian CASE, Kevin KRAUSE, Kyungyoon MIN, Witold MOSKAL
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Patent number: 11837360Abstract: A head-mounted display device for interface with a blood processing machine using a disposable component having tubing and a blood component receptacle includes a frame configured to be mounted on a person's head and configured to hold a lens in front of an eye of the person. The display device includes a display, a wireless transceiver configured to communicate with a network, and a processing circuit. The processing circuit is coupled to the frame, the display and the wireless transceiver and receives instructions for training the person how to use the blood processing machine. The processing circuit overlays indicators, text, highlighting and/or icons on the blood processing machine as seen from a field of view of the person based on the instructions to train the person in using the blood processing machine.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2022Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: Fenwal, Inc.Inventors: William Cork, Brian Case, Kyungyoon Min, Jr., Witold Moskal, Kevin Krause
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Patent number: 11488381Abstract: A method of recording a state of an apheresis machine or a dialysis machine having a disposable component disposed thereon. The disposable component has tubing and a blood component bag. The disposable component is configured to be installed on the apheresis device or dialysis machine by a human operator. The method includes acquiring with a camera an image of a forward-facing external surface portion of the apheresis machine or dialysis machine and the tubing and the blood component bag of the disposable component. The image is acquired automatically without requiring user input. The method includes recording medical device information for the apheresis machine or dialysis machine comprising the image. The method includes generating a message comprising the image and transmitting the message comprising the image to a remote computer.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2021Date of Patent: November 1, 2022Assignee: FENWAL, INC.Inventors: James Darren Roxas, Brian Case, Kevin Krause, Kyungyoon Min, Witold Moskal, William Cork
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Patent number: 11436829Abstract: A head-mounted display device interfaces with a blood processing machine. The display device has a frame for mounting on a person's head and configured to hold a lens in front of an eye of a wearer. The display device has a display, a wireless circuit configured to communicate with a network, a camera, and a processing circuit. The processing circuit retrieves instructions for servicing the blood processing machine and overlays indicators, text, highlighting and/or icons on the blood processing machine as seen from a field of view of the wearer based on the instructions. The wearer is thereby assisted in servicing the blood processing machine.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2021Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: FENWAL, INC.Inventors: William Cork, Brian Case, Kevin Krause, Kyungyoon Min, Witold Moskal
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Publication number: 20220027629Abstract: A characteristic of a blood product in a blood product container is determined. Using a smartphone, an image is acquired of a blood bag or tubing of the blood product container disposed in front of the smartphone. The image is processed using a processing circuit of the smartphone or a remote computer in wireless communication with the smartphone. The processing identifies a characteristic of the blood product from the image. A visual notification is generated on a display of the smartphone of the identified characteristic of the blood product.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2021Publication date: January 27, 2022Applicant: Fenwal, Inc.Inventors: Brian CASE, William Cork, Kevin KRAUSE, Kyungyoon MIN, Witold MOSKAL
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Publication number: 20210350132Abstract: A method of recording a state of an apheresis machine or a dialysis machine having a disposable component disposed thereon. The disposable component has tubing and a blood component bag. The disposable component is configured to be installed on the apheresis device or dialysis machine by a human operator. The method includes acquiring with a camera an image of a forward-facing external surface portion of the apheresis machine or dialysis machine and the tubing and the blood component bag of the disposable component. The image is acquired automatically without requiring user input. The method includes recording medical device information for the apheresis machine or dialysis machine comprising the image. The method includes generating a message comprising the image and transmitting the message comprising the image to a remote computer.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2021Publication date: November 11, 2021Applicant: FENWAL, INC.Inventors: James Darren Roxas, Brian CASE, Kevin KRAUSE, Kyungyoon MIN, Witold MOSKAL, William Cork
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Publication number: 20210342591Abstract: A head-mounted display device interfaces with a medical device configured to perform an invasive procedure on a patient. The display device includes a frame for mounting on a person's head, a display, a wireless transceiver configured to communicate with a network, and a processing circuit. The processing circuit is coupled to the frame, the display and the wireless transceiver and receives input data relating to the medical device. The processing circuit retrieves from a memory an instruction relating to the medical device based on the input data and displays the instruction relating to the medical device on the display.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2021Publication date: November 4, 2021Applicant: FENWAL, INC.Inventors: William CORK, Brian CASE, Kevin KRAUSE, Kyungyoon MIN, Witold MOSKAL
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Patent number: 11100327Abstract: A system and method of recording a state of a medical device having a disposable component includes operating the medical device to provide a medical procedure using a disposable component. The disposable component is installed on an external surface of the medical device housing by a human operator and removable therefrom for disposal. The system and method include detecting an error condition on the medical device and, in response, acquiring an image from a camera coupled to the medical device. The image, representing the disposable component and the external housing, is stored in a memory of the medical device and is accessible for later retrieval.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2020Date of Patent: August 24, 2021Assignee: Fenwal, Inc.Inventors: James Darren Roxas, Brian Case, Kevin Krause, Kyungyoon Min, Witold Moskal, William Cork
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Patent number: 11036985Abstract: A head-mounted display device interfaces with a medical device configured to perform an invasive procedure on a patient. The display device includes a frame for mounting on a person's head, a display, a wireless transceiver configured to communicate with a network, and a processing circuit. The processing circuit is coupled to the frame, the display and the wireless transceiver and receives input data relating to the medical device. The processing circuit retrieves from a memory an instruction relating to the medical device based on the input data and displays the instruction relating to the medical device on the display.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2019Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: Fenwal, Inc.Inventors: William Cork, Brian Case, Kevin Krause, Kyungyoon Min, Witold Moskal
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Publication number: 20200160057Abstract: A system and method of recording a state of a medical device having a disposable component includes operating the medical device to provide a medical procedure using a disposable component. The disposable component is installed on an external surface of the medical device housing by a human operator and removable therefrom for disposal. The system and method include detecting an error condition on the medical device and, in response, acquiring an image from a camera coupled to the medical device. The image, representing the disposable component and the external housing, is stored in a memory of the medical device and is accessible for later retrieval.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2020Publication date: May 21, 2020Applicant: Fenwal, Inc.Inventors: James Darren Roxas, Brian CASE, Kevin KRAUSE, Kyungyoon MIN, Witold MOSKAL, William Cork
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Publication number: 20190274439Abstract: A sleeper aide accessory as described herein provides relief to individuals whose slumber may be interrupted by another sleeper's physical disturbances. The accessory dampens such movements, dissuades sheet and blanket pulling, regulates temperature, and even provides storage. The shape of the accessory is substantially sinusoidal and may be formed from polyurethane foam. The accessory comprises a linearly elongated base from which vertical fins and lateral fins extend. The accessory provides a barrier which temporarily sits on top of a blanket during sleep. The space between vertical fins may allow sleepers to retain a degree of intimacy without compromising the effectiveness of the barrier. Furthermore, any of the vertical fins may comprise a sleeve which may be utilized to store a reading device, a water reservoir, device charging capabilities, and other utilitarian features.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2019Publication date: September 12, 2019Inventor: Kevin Krause
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Publication number: 20190251354Abstract: A head-mounted display device interfaces with a medical device configured to perform an invasive procedure on a patient. The display device includes a frame for mounting on a person's head, a display, a wireless transceiver configured to communicate with a network, and a processing circuit. The processing circuit is coupled to the frame, the display and the wireless transceiver and receives input data relating to the medical device. The processing circuit retrieves from a memory an instruction relating to the medical device based on the input data and displays the instruction relating to the medical device on the display.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Applicant: Fenwal, Inc.Inventors: William CORK, Brian CASE, Kevin KRAUSE, Kyungyoon MIN, Witold MOSKAL
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Patent number: 10235567Abstract: A head-mounted display device for interface with a medical device configured to perform an invasive procedure on a patient, such as a blood component collection, an infusion, a feeding operation, etc.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2015Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: Fenwal, Inc.Inventors: William Cork, Brian Case, Kevin Krause, Kyungyoon Min, Witold Moskal
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Publication number: 20170039423Abstract: A head-mounted display device for interface with a medical device configured to perform an invasive procedure on a patient, such as a blood component collection, an infusion, a feeding operation, etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2016Publication date: February 9, 2017Applicant: Fenwal, Inc.Inventors: William CORK, Brian CASE, Scott DAY, Kevin KRAUSE, Kyungyoon MIN, Witold MOSKAL
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Patent number: 8959617Abstract: Systems, methods, apparatus, and computer readable media are provided for disposable component authentication with respect to a biological fluid processing device instrument. An example instrument authentication system includes a computer facilitating configuration and operation of the biological fluid processing instrument using a disposable component. A first interface is provided by the computer and is used by a service technician to configure the biological fluid processing instrument for a number of disposable components and to provide a service technician with a validation code. A key generator is to accept the validation code from the service technician and generate an authentication key in response to the entered validation code. A second interface is provided by the computer, the second interface prompting the service technician to enter an authentication key, wherein the authentication key authorizes use of a certain number of disposable components for the biological fluid processing instrument.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: February 17, 2015Assignee: Fenwal, IncInventors: Douglas Newlin, Kevin Krause, Robert Crampton, John T. Foley, Brian Case, William Cork
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Patent number: 8539573Abstract: Systems, methods, apparatus, and computer readable media are provided for disposable component authentication with respect to a biological fluid processing device instrument. An example instrument authentication system includes a computer facilitating configuration and operation of the biological fluid processing instrument using a disposable component. A first interface is provided by the computer and is used by a service technician to configure the biological fluid processing instrument for a number of disposable components and to provide a service technician with a validation code. A key generator is to accept the validation code from the service technician and generate an authentication key in response to the entered validation code. A second interface is provided by the computer, the second interface prompting the service technician to enter an authentication key, wherein the authentication key authorizes use of a certain number of disposable components for the biological fluid processing instrument.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2010Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignee: Fenwal, Inc.Inventors: Douglas Newlin, Kevin Krause, Robert Crampton, John T. Foley, Brian Case, William Cork
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Patent number: 8260345Abstract: An automated method for remotely changing the mobile number (MDN or MIN) of a wireless communications device, such as a vehicle communications device capable of making hands-free calls. Generally, some wireless carriers do not allow multiple mobile numbers to be simultaneously activated to a single wireless communications device. Therefore, when a mobile number change request is made, the automated method determines what type of process is most appropriate for that change: an indirect change process that uses at least three mobile numbers (current, intermediate, and target numbers) and addresses the above-mentioned wireless carrier limitations, or a direct change process that uses only two mobile numbers (current and target numbers). In either case, a wireless data link is established between a call center and the vehicle communications device so that the remote number change can be performed.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2006Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Assignee: General Motors LLCInventors: Laura R Chmielewski, Garett Gould, Kevin Krause, David Holt
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Publication number: 20110209212Abstract: Systems, methods, apparatus, and computer readable media are provided for disposable component authentication with respect to a biological fluid processing device instrument. An example instrument authentication system includes a computer facilitating configuration and operation of the biological fluid processing instrument using a disposable component. A first interface is provided by the computer and is used by a service technician to configure the biological fluid processing instrument for a number of disposable components and to provide a service technician with a validation code. A key generator is to accept the validation code from the service technician and generate an authentication key in response to the entered validation code. A second interface is provided by the computer, the second interface prompting the service technician to enter an authentication key, wherein the authentication key authorizes use of a certain number of disposable components for the biological fluid processing instrument.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2010Publication date: August 25, 2011Inventors: Douglas Newlin, Kevin Krause, Robert Crampton, John T. Foley, Brian Case, William Cork
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Publication number: 20070254639Abstract: An automated method for remotely changing the mobile number (MDN or MIN) of a wireless communications device, such as a vehicle communications device capable of making hands-free calls. Generally, some wireless carriers do not allow multiple mobile numbers to be simultaneously activated to a single wireless communications device. Therefore, when a mobile number change request is made, the automated method determines what type of process is most appropriate for that change: an indirect change process that uses at least three mobile numbers (current, intermediate, and target numbers) and addresses the above-mentioned wireless carrier limitations, or a direct change process that uses only two mobile numbers (current and target numbers). In either case, a wireless data link is established between a call center and the vehicle communications device so that the remote number change can be performed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2006Publication date: November 1, 2007Applicant: GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATIONInventors: Laura Chmielewski, Garett Gould, Kevin Krause, David Holt
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Publication number: 20070112504Abstract: A method for providing wireless connection conditions to a mobile vehicle, including receiving navigation route information at a call center; determining wireless connection conditions associated with the received route; and transmitting a message including wireless connection conditions associated with the navigation route to the mobile vehicle. Another example provides a computer usable medium and program code, including program code for receiving navigation route information at a call center; program code for determining wireless connection conditions associated with the received route; and program code for transmitting a message including wireless connection conditions. Another example provides a system including means for receiving navigation route information at a call center, means for determining wireless connection conditions associated with the received navigation route, and means for transmitting a message including wireless connection conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2005Publication date: May 17, 2007Inventors: Kevin Krause, William Italia