Patents by Inventor William Kolasa

William Kolasa 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: 9594104
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining the impedance of the plurality of channels comprising a plurality of channels having a plurality of first channels and a plurality of second channels, at least one reference channel, a signal generator electrically connected to the plurality of channels, a reference signal generator connected to the reference channel, at least one amplifier connected to each of the plurality of channels and the reference channel and at least one filter connected to an output of the at least one amplifier to filter the output signal from the at least one amplifier. The signal generator is configured to provide a plurality of input signals to the plurality of channels. The reference signal generator provides an input signal to the reference channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: Natus Medical Incorporated
    Inventors: Yongshou Xia, William Kolasa, Eric Garz
  • Publication number: 20160116516
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining the impedance of the plurality of channels comprising a plurality of channels having a plurality of first channels and a plurality of second channels, at least one reference channel, a signal generator electrically connected to the plurality of channels, a reference signal generator connected to the reference channel, at least one amplifier connected to each of the plurality of channels and the reference channel and at least one filter connected to an output of the at least one amplifier to filter the output signal from the at least one amplifier. The signal generator is configured to provide a plurality of input signals to the plurality of channels. The reference signal generator provides an input signal to the reference channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2014
    Publication date: April 28, 2016
    Inventors: Yongshou Xia, William Kolasa, Eric Garz
  • Patent number: 8076580
    Abstract: A cable for enhancing biopotential measurements, including a core, the core including a first conductive line, a first shield that surrounds the first conductive line, and a first insulator that surrounds the first shield. The cable further includes a control section located outside the core, which includes a second conductive line, a second shield that surrounds the conductive line, and a second insulator that surrounds the second shield.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: CareFusion 209, Inc.
    Inventors: William Kolasa, Eric Garz, Daniel J. Lombardi, Geoffrey Reber
  • Publication number: 20100307785
    Abstract: A cable for enhancing biopotential measurements, including a core, the core including a first conductive line, a first shield that surrounds the first conductive line, and a first insulator that surrounds the first shield. The cable further includes a control section located outside the core, which includes a second conductive line, a second shield that surrounds the conductive line, and a second insulator that surrounds the second shield.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2009
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Applicant: Cardinal Health 209, Inc.
    Inventors: William Kolasa, Eric Garz, Daniel J. Lombardi, Geoffrey Reber
  • Patent number: 7549964
    Abstract: A method of measuring blood flow through a blood vessel is provided using a single quasi-continuous mode probe that can support multiple frequencies without increasing the probe tip size. A plurality of elements are provided in the probe tip. Each element emits ultrasound waves using a long pulsed signal with each element having a different resonant frequency. Each element also receives ultrasound energy in a continuous mode. A selector is manually controlled by a practitioner to select the active element. The output may take a variety of forms. For example, the output may be printed, displayed, recorded to a memory, and/or played through a speaker or headset.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2009
    Assignee: Viasys Healthcare, Inc.
    Inventors: William Kolasa, Ryan W. Jennings, Evan K. Davis
  • Publication number: 20070276252
    Abstract: A method of measuring blood flow through a blood vessel is provided using a single quasi-continuous mode probe that can support multiple frequencies without increasing the probe tip size. A plurality of elements are provided in the probe tip. Each element emits ultrasound waves using a long pulsed signal with each element having a different resonant frequency. Each element also receives ultrasound energy in a continuous mode. A selector is manually controlled by a practitioner to select the active element. The output may take a variety of forms. For example, the output may be printed, displayed, recorded to a memory, and/or played through a speaker or headset.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2006
    Publication date: November 29, 2007
    Inventors: William Kolasa, Ryan Jennings, Evan Davis