Patents by Inventor William Kosturko
William Kosturko 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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Patent number: 9888873Abstract: A NIRS sensor assembly includes a light source, a light detector, a first insulating layer, an EMI shielding layer, and a second insulating layer. The first insulating layer covers an exposed portion of the light detector. An optically transparent portion of the first insulating layer is aligned with an active area of the light detector. The EMI shielding layer covers the first insulating layer. An optically transparent portion of the EMI shielding layer is aligned with the active area of the light detector. The second insulating layer covers the EMI shielding layer and the first insulating layer. An optically transparent portion of the second insulating layer is aligned with the active area of the at least one light detector.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2013Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: CAS Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Matthew Dalene, Karen Duffy, John Gamelin, Paul Benni, William Kosturko
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Patent number: 9782109Abstract: A system for measuring the luminance and temperature of a light source element of a spectrophotometric device is provided. The system includes a photodiode, a luminance measuring device, a temperature measuring device, a first switch, and a controller. The photodiode is operable to receive light signals emitted by the light source element and passing through a subject's body tissue. The luminance measuring device is operable to measure luminance of the light signals received by the photodiode. The temperature measuring device is operable to measure the temperature of the photodiode. The first switch is operable to connect the photodiode to the luminance measuring device or the temperature measuring device. The controller is operable to control the connection of the first switch.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2012Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: CAS Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: William Kosturko, John K. Gamelin
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Patent number: 9714969Abstract: A method and system for spectroscopic measurement of a characteristic of a biological tissue is provided. The method includes the steps of: (1) using at least one light source to emit light that penetrates the biological tissue; (2) using at least one light detector to detect light emitted by the at least one light source and passed through the biological tissue, and to convert the detected light into a detection signal, the detection signal including an unwanted noise component; and (3) using a processor to process the detection signal and to determine an adjusted peak-to-peak amplitude value that is representative of an amplitude of the detection signal adjusted for the unwanted noise component.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2013Date of Patent: July 25, 2017Assignee: CAS Medical Systems, Inc.Inventor: William Kosturko
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Patent number: 9125563Abstract: An apparatus for electrically and mechanically coupling a connection portion of a sensor assembly with a connection portion of an interface cable is provided. The apparatus includes a frame having an EMI shielding material. The frame defines a first port operable to engage the connection portion of the sensor assembly and a second port operable to engage the connection portion of the interface cable. The frame includes attachment features operable to mechanically secure the connection portion of the sensor assembly and the connection portion of the interface cable relative to the frame. The frame is configured to provide a Faraday Cage around substantially all of the connection portion of the sensor assembly and the connection portion of the interface cable when the connection portions are in coupled configuration.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2013Date of Patent: September 8, 2015Assignee: CAS Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Roy Abrams, Karen Duffy, Matthew Dalene, William Kosturko, John Gamelin
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Publication number: 20140171761Abstract: A NIRS sensor assembly includes a light source, a light detector, a first insulating layer, an EMI shielding layer, and a second insulating layer. The first insulating layer covers an exposed portion of the light detector. An optically transparent portion of the first insulating layer is aligned with an active area of the light detector. The EMI shielding layer covers the first insulating layer. An optically transparent portion of the EMI shielding layer is aligned with the active area of the light detector. The second insulating layer covers the EMI shielding layer and the first insulating layer. An optically transparent portion of the second insulating layer is aligned with the active area of the at least one light detector.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2013Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: CAS Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Matthew Dalene, Karen Duffy, John Gamelin, Paul Benni, William Kosturko
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Publication number: 20140121481Abstract: An apparatus for electrically and mechanically coupling a connection portion of a sensor assembly with a connection portion of an interface cable is provided. The apparatus includes a frame having an EMI shielding material. The frame defines a first port operable to engage the connection portion of the sensor assembly and a second port operable to engage the connection portion of the interface cable. The frame includes attachment features operable to mechanically secure the connection portion of the sensor assembly and the connection portion of the interface cable relative to the frame. The frame is configured to provide a Faraday Cage around substantially all of the connection portion of the sensor assembly and the connection portion of the interface cable when the connection portions are in coupled configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2013Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: CAS Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Roy Abrams, Karen Duffy, Matthew Dalene, William Kosturko, John Gamelin
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Publication number: 20140100823Abstract: A method and system for spectroscopic measurement of a characteristic of a biological tissue is provided. The method includes the steps of: (1) using at least one light source to emit light that penetrates the biological tissue; (2) using at least one light detector to detect light emitted by the at least one light source and passed through the biological tissue, and to convert the detected light into a detection signal, the detection signal including an unwanted noise component; and (3) using a processor to process the detection signal and to determine an adjusted peak-to-peak amplitude value that is representative of an amplitude of the detection signal adjusted for the unwanted noise component.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2013Publication date: April 10, 2014Applicant: CAS Medical Systems, Inc.Inventor: William Kosturko
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Publication number: 20130012822Abstract: A system for measuring the luminance and temperature of a light source element of a spectrophotometric device is provided. The system includes a photodiode, a luminance measuring device, a temperature measuring device, a first switch, and a controller. The photodiode is operable to receive light signals emitted by the light source element and passing through a subject's body tissue. The luminance measuring device is operable to measure luminance of the light signals received by the photodiode. The temperature measuring device is operable to measure the temperature of the photodiode. The first switch is operable to connect the photodiode to the luminance measuring device or the temperature measuring device. The controller is operable to control the connection of the first switch.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2012Publication date: January 10, 2013Applicant: CAS MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: William Kosturko, John K. Gamelin
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Patent number: 6421558Abstract: A method and apparatus for generating a signal representing uterine activity. The method including the acts of obtaining a uterine electromyography (EMG) signal, and processing the uterine EMG signal to produce a signal representative of uterine activity. The apparatus including a sensor for acquiring a uterine electromyography (EMG) signal, and a signal processor for generating a signal representative of uterine activity in response to the uterine EMG signal.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2000Date of Patent: July 16, 2002Assignee: GE Medical Systems Information Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Raymond J. Huey, William Kosturko, Charles A. Reynolds