Patents by Inventor Thomas Lee Ortel

Thomas Lee Ortel 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).

  • Apparatus and Methods for Monitoring and Modifying Anticoagulation Therapy of Remotely Located Patients
    Publication number: 20110077971
    Abstract: A patient apparatus is configured to receive and analyze information regarding patient compliance with anticoagulation medication and self-test coagulation regimens related to anticoagulation therapy. In addition, a patient apparatus is configured to receive data from a patient, including physiological data, pathophysiological data, biological data, psychological data, neuropsychological data, and/or behavioral data. Utilizing the received patient data, a patient apparatus can modify a warfarin regimen using an algorithm contained within the apparatus. The apparatus can communicate the modified warfarin regimen to the patient and to third parties, such as remotely located healthcare providers. In addition, the apparatus can prompt a patient when to perform a self-test and can prompt a patient to seek immediate medical attention, or to directly contact medical help, when so warranted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2010
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Inventors: Richard S. Surwit, Lyle M. Allen, III, James J. Morris, JR., Thomas Lee Ortel
  • Apparatus and methods for monitoring and modifying anticoagulation therapy of remotely located patients
    Patent number: 7739130
    Abstract: A patient apparatus is configured to receive and analyze information regarding patient compliance with anticoagulation medication and self-test coagulation regimens related to anticoagulation therapy. In addition, a patient apparatus is configured to receive data from a patient, including physiological data, pathophysiological data, biological data, psychological data, neuropsychological data, and/or behavioral data. Utilizing the received patient data, a patient apparatus can modify a warfarin regimen using an algorithm contained within the apparatus. The apparatus can communicate the modified warfarin regimen to the patient and to third parties, such as remotely located healthcare providers. In addition, the apparatus can prompt a patient when to perform a self-test and can prompt a patient to seek immediate medical attention, or to directly contact medical help, when so warranted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Assignee: ZyCare, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard S. Surwit, Lyle M. Allen, III, James J. Morris, Jr., Thomas Lee Ortel
  • Apparatus and methods for monitoring and modifying anticoagulation therapy of remotely located patients
    Patent number: 6980958
    Abstract: A patient apparatus is configured to receive and analyze information regarding patient compliance with anticoagulation medication and self-test coagulation regimens related to anticoagulation therapy. In addition, a patient apparatus is configured to receive data from a patient, including physiological data, pathophysiological data, biological data, psychological data, neuropsychological data, and/or behavioral data. Utilizing the received patient data, a patient apparatus can modify a warfarin regimen using an algorithm contained within the apparatus. The apparatus can communicate the modified warfarin regimen to the patient and to third parties, such as remotely located healthcare providers. In addition, the apparatus can prompt a patient when to perform a self-test and can prompt a patient to seek immediate medical attention, or to directly contact medical help, when so warranted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2005
    Assignee: ZyCare, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard S. Surwit, Lyle M. Allen, III, James J. Morris, Jr., Thomas Lee Ortel