Patents by Inventor MaryJo A. Griffin

MaryJo A. Griffin 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: 20140163415
    Abstract: An interface cable system for providing electrical interconnection between an intrauterine pressure catheter system and a monitoring system is provided. The interface cable system includes a first connector configured to provide electrical interconnection between the interface cable system and the intrauterine pressure catheter system and a second connector configured to provide electrical interconnection between the interface cable system and the monitoring system. The interface cable system also includes a plurality of conductors extending between said first connector and said second connector, a test plug configured to be coupled to the first connector when the first connector is not coupled to the intrauterine pressure catheter system, and an indicator for providing an indication that the interface cable system is functioning properly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2013
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Eliot J. Zaiken, Stewart W. Low, MaryJo A. Griffin
  • Publication number: 20140094716
    Abstract: Methods and systems for zeroing an intrauterine pressure catheter system are provided. The interface cable system includes a first connector and a second connector configured to provide electrical interconnection between an intrauterine pressure catheter and a monitoring system. The interface cable system includes a plurality of conductors extending between s the first and second connectors. A momentary switch is configured to activate a zeroing operation for a predetermined time period. The zeroing operation may include activating a switching element subsequent to the release of the momentary switch. An indicator is configured to provide an indication, during the predetermined time period, that the zeroing operation can be completed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Eliot J. Zaiken, Stewart W. Low, MaryJo A. Griffin