Patents by Inventor Mark Tauer
Mark Tauer 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: 20240024667Abstract: A neuromodulation device includes a movable arm coupled with a main body. The movable arm is configured to transition between an open configuration and a closed configuration. The movable arm is biased towards the closed configuration. A nerve stimulation chamber is defined at least in part by the movable arm. The nerve stimulation chamber is configured to retain a nerve therein. The device has an open channel through which the nerve travels. The channel is defined at least in part by the movable arm. The size and shape of the chamber and the channel are adjustable by the movement of the arm in response to contact with the nerve. The channel may be continuously axial along a longitudinal axis of the channel when the movable arm is in the closed configuration. The chamber has an electrode.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2023Publication date: January 25, 2024Inventors: Jayme Coates, David Constantine, Mario Romero-Ortega, Mark Tauer
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Publication number: 20240024668Abstract: A method stimulates a nerve by providing a device having an arm formed of an elastomeric material. A channel through which the nerve travels is defined at least in part by the arm. The channel has a continuously axial longitudinal axis at rest. A nerve stimulation chamber is defined at least in part by the arm. The nerve stimulation chamber is configured to retain the nerve therein. The device has an electrode in the chamber. The method reduces a dimension of a nerve. The is less than 50% of the diameter of the undeformed nerve. The device is configured to apply less than 6.7 kPa of pressure to the nerve at any given point. The nerve is positioned in the chamber, and the cross-sectional dimension of the stretched nerve is increased. At least 20% of the perimeter of the nerve is maintained in contact with the electrode.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2023Publication date: January 25, 2024Inventors: Jayme Coates, David Constantine, Mario Romero-Ortega, Mark Tauer
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Publication number: 20150265177Abstract: A method for coupling an ECG monitor with an incompatible ECG lead set includes the steps of providing an ECG adapter including an adapter body having at least one monitor connector adapted for coupling to an input of an ECG monitor and at least one lead set receptacle adapted for coupling to a connector of an ECG lead set incompatible with the input of the ECG monitor, coupling the at least one monitor connector of the adapter body with the input of the ECG monitor and coupling the at least one lead set receptacle of the adapter body with the connector of the ECG lead set to thereby electrically couple the ECG lead set with the ECG monitor.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2015Publication date: September 24, 2015Inventors: Lee Burnes, Scott Coggins, Dawn Moore, David Selvitelli, Mark Tauer, Kathleen Tremblay
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Patent number: 9072444Abstract: A method for coupling an ECG monitor with an incompatible ECG lead set includes the steps of providing an ECG adapter including an adapter body having at least one monitor connector adapted for coupling to an input of an ECG monitor and at least one lead set receptacle adapted for coupling to a connector of an ECG lead set incompatible with the input of the ECG monitor, coupling the at least one monitor connector of the adapter body with the input of the ECG monitor and coupling the at least one lead set receptacle of the adapter body with the connector of the ECG lead set to thereby electrically couple the ECG lead set with the ECG monitor.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: July 7, 2015Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Lee Burnes, Scott Coggins, Dawn Moore, Dave Selvitelli, Mark Tauer, Kathleen Tremblay
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Patent number: 8868152Abstract: A sensor array apparatus for monitoring medical signals includes a flexible substrate adapted for positioning relative to the torso of a patient. The flexible substrate includes a central segment defining a central axis and is adapted to generally conform to an area extending along the sternum of a patient. The flexible substrate further includes an upper segment extending traversal across the central segment and adapted to generally conform to the chest area of a patient and a lower segment extending traversal across the central segment and adapted to generally conform to the abdominal area of the patient. The apparatus further includes a medical electrode disposed on at least one of the segments and a connector in electrical communication with the medical electrode and adapted to connect to an electronic monitoring system.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2012Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Lee Burnes, Scott R Coggins, Dawn Moore, Mark Tauer
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Publication number: 20140180054Abstract: An ECG lead set including an ECG electrode assembly and a lead set hub. ECG electrode includes at least one electrode configured to receive biopotential signals from a patient, a plug connector for connecting said ECG electrode assembly, a web, connected between the at least one electrode and the plug connector and configured to form an electrical connection therebetween. The lead set hub includes at least one receptacle configured to receive the plug connector of the ECG electrode assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2013Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: Covidien LPInventors: Kathleen Tremblay, Linda D'Eleia, Dennis Dell'Accio, Heather Knight, Peter Meyer, Mark Callahan, Mark Tauer, David Selvitelli, Eliot Zaiken
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Patent number: 8740488Abstract: A medical skin applicator apparatus includes a fluid housing having a fluid chamber for storing a medical agent and an applicator coupled to the housing. The fluid housing has a penetrable wall to permit access to the fluid chamber and release of the medical agent therefrom. The applicator includes an applicator surface for applying the medical agent to a patient. The applicator has a penetrating member adapted to penetrate the penetrable wall of the fluid housing upon achieving a predetermined coupled relation of the fluid housing and the applicator, to thereby permit the medical agent to be dispensed from the fluid chamber and applied to the patient with the applicator surface.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2013Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Frank A. Cable, Mark Tauer, Andrew Fetterroll
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Patent number: 8668651Abstract: A method for coupling an ECG monitor with an incompatible ECG lead set includes the steps of providing an ECG adapter including an adapter body having at least one monitor connector adapted for coupling to an input of an ECG monitor and at least one lead set receptacle adapted for coupling to a connector of an ECG lead set incompatible with the input of the ECG monitor, coupling the at least one monitor connector of the adapter body with the input of the ECG monitor and coupling the at least one lead set receptacle of the adapter body with the connector of the ECG lead set to thereby electrically couple the ECG lead set with the ECG monitor.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2006Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Lee Burnes, Scott Coggins, Dawn Moore, Dave Selvitelli, Mark Tauer, Kathleen Tremblay
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Publication number: 20130303927Abstract: A method for coupling an ECG monitor with an incompatible ECG lead set includes the steps of providing an ECG adapter including an adapter body having at least one monitor connector adapted for coupling to an input of an ECG monitor and at least one lead set receptacle adapted for coupling to a connector of an ECG lead set incompatible with the input of the ECG monitor, coupling the at least one monitor connector of the adapter body with the input of the ECG monitor and coupling the at least one lead set receptacle of the adapter body with the connector of the ECG lead set to thereby electrically couple the ECG lead set with the ECG monitor.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: November 14, 2013Inventors: Lee Burnes, Scott Coggins, Dawn Moore, Dave Selvitelli, Mark Tauer, Kathleen Tremblay
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Patent number: 8571627Abstract: An ECG lead set assembly including a lead set hub and a retractable reel assembly retained within the lead set hub. The retractable reel assembly includes a reel member adapted for rotation within the lead set hub and an electrode lead wrapped about the reel member and having an electrical conductor for connecting to an electrode for receiving biopotential signals from a patient. The electrode lead is extendable from the reel member upon rotation within the lead set hub.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2012Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Kathleen Tremblay, Linda Davis, Heather Knight, Peter Meyer, Mark J Callahan, Mark Tauer
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Patent number: 8560043Abstract: An ECG lead set including an ECG electrode assembly and a lead set hub. ECG electrode includes at least one electrode configured to receive biopotential signals from a patient, a plug connector for connecting said ECG electrode assembly, a web, connected between the at least one electrode and the plug connector and configured to form an electrical connection therebetween. The lead set hub includes at least one receptacle configured to receive the plug connector of the ECG electrode assembly.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2012Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: David Selvitelli, Mark J Callahan, Mark Tauer, Kathleen Tremblay, Eliot Zaiken
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Patent number: 8382730Abstract: A surgical fluid basin includes a receptacle member having a lower wall and a peripheral wall extending from the lower wall and arranged about a longitudinal axis, and having an internal chamber within the peripheral wall for reception of fluids. The peripheral wall has at least one terrace defined within the peripheral wall corresponding to a volume of fluid contained within the internal chamber. The at least one terrace defines an internal rise surface and an internal run surface intersecting the internal rise surface. The internal run surface includes indicia markings corresponding to the volume of fluid contained within the internal chamber. A plurality of terraces may be defined within the peripheral wall with each terrace corresponding to a predetermined volume of fluid contained within the internal chamber. The internal run surface defined by each terrace includes indicia markings corresponding to the volume of fluid contained within the internal chamber.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2007Date of Patent: February 26, 2013Assignee: Covidien LPInventor: Mark Tauer
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Patent number: 8348537Abstract: A medical skin applicator apparatus includes a fluid housing having a fluid chamber for storing a medical agent and an applicator coupled to the housing. The fluid housing has a penetrable wall to permit access to the fluid chamber and release of the medical agent therefrom. The applicator includes an applicator surface for applying the medical agent to a patient. The applicator has a penetrating member adapted to penetrate the penetrable wall of the fluid housing upon achieving a predetermined coupled relation of the fluid housing and the applicator, to thereby permit the medical agent to be dispensed from the fluid chamber and applied to the patient with the applicator surface.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2012Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Frank A. Cable, Jr., Mark Tauer, Andrew Fetterroll
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Publication number: 20120323104Abstract: A sensor array apparatus for monitoring medical signals includes a flexible substrate adapted for positioning relative to the torso of a patient. The flexible substrate includes a central segment defining a central axis and is adapted to generally conform to an area extending along the sternum of a patient. The flexible substrate further includes an upper segment extending traversal across the central segment and adapted to generally conform to the chest area of a patient and a lower segment extending traversal across the central segment and adapted to generally conform to the abdominal area of the patient. The apparatus further includes a medical electrode disposed on at least one of the segments and a connector in electrical communication with the medical electrode and adapted to connect to an electronic monitoring system.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2012Publication date: December 20, 2012Applicant: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LPInventors: Lee Burnes, Scott Coggins, Dawn Moore, Mark Tauer
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Publication number: 20120226177Abstract: An ECG lead set including an ECG electrode assembly and a lead set hub. ECG electrode includes at least one electrode configured to receive biopotential signals from a patient, a plug connector for connecting said ECG electrode assembly, a web, connected between the at least one electrode and the plug connector and configured to form an electrical connection therebetween. The lead set hub includes at least one receptacle configured to receive the plug connector of the ECG electrode assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2012Publication date: September 6, 2012Applicant: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LPInventors: Mark J. Callahan, Linda Davis, Dennis Dell'Accio, Heather Knight, Peter Meyer, David Selvitelli, Mark Tauer, Kathleen Tremblay, Eliot Zaiken
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Publication number: 20120226129Abstract: An ECG lead set including an ECG electrode assembly and a lead set hub. ECG electrode includes at least one electrode configured to receive biopotential signals from a patient, a plug connector for connecting said ECG electrode assembly, a web, connected between the at least one electrode and the plug connector and configured to form an electrical connection therebetween. The lead set hub includes at least one receptacle configured to receive the plug connector of the ECG electrode assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2012Publication date: September 6, 2012Applicant: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: Mark Callahan, Linda Davis, Dennis Dell'Accio, Heather Knight, Peter Meyer, David Selvitelli, Mark Tauer, Kathleen Tremblay, Eliot Zaiken
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Publication number: 20120226131Abstract: An ECG lead set including an ECG electrode assembly and a lead set hub. ECG electrode includes at least one electrode configured to receive biopotential signals from a patient, a plug connector for connecting said ECG electrode assembly, a web, connected between the at least one electrode and the plug connector and configured to form an electrical connection therebetween. The lead set hub includes at least one receptacle configured to receive the plug connector of the ECG electrode assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2012Publication date: September 6, 2012Applicant: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: Mark Callahan, Linda Davis, Dennis Dell'Accio, Heather Knight, Peter Meyer, David Selvitelli, Mark Tauer, Kathleen Tremblay, Eliot Zaiken
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Patent number: 8238996Abstract: A sensor array apparatus for monitoring medical signals includes a flexible substrate adapted for positioning relative to the torso of a patient. The flexible substrate includes a central segment defining a central axis and is adapted to generally conform to an area extending along the sternum of a patient. The flexible substrate further includes an upper segment extending traversal across the central segment and adapted to generally conform to the chest area of a patient and a lower segment extending traversal across the central segment and adapted to generally conform to the abdominal area of the patient. The apparatus further includes a medical electrode disposed on at least one of the segments and a connector in electrical communication with the medical electrode and adapted to connect to an electronic monitoring system.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2007Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: Lee Burnes, Scott Coggins, Dawn Moore, Mark Tauer
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Publication number: 20120143153Abstract: A medical skin applicator apparatus includes a fluid housing having a fluid chamber for storing a medical agent and an applicator coupled to the housing. The fluid housing has a penetrable wall to permit access to the fluid chamber and release of the medical agent therefrom. The applicator includes an applicator surface for applying the medical agent to a patient. The applicator has a penetrating member adapted to penetrate the penetrable wall of the fluid housing upon achieving a predetermined coupled relation of the fluid housing and the applicator, to thereby permit the medical agent to be dispensed from the fluid chamber and applied to the patient with the applicator surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2012Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: Frank A. Cable, JR., Mark Tauer, Andrew Fetterroll
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Patent number: D660431Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2009Date of Patent: May 22, 2012Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: Steven Holley, Amelia Ann Schuchmann, Bradley Stewart, Mark Tauer