Patents by Inventor Winthrop De Childers

Winthrop De Childers 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: 8945066
    Abstract: A medication delivery apparatus for use with a medication container includes a housing, a fluid conduit at least partially extending within the housing and configured to deliver medication within the medication container to a patient, a medication port extending from the housing and configured to be coupled to a fluid outlet of the medication container, the medication port being fluidically coupled to the fluid conduit, and at least one sensor disposed within the housing to generate information characterizing administration of the medication for processing by a remote data collection system. The housing can have a size and shape that enables it to be supported by a first hand of a user while the user administers the medication from the medication container via the medication port using a second hand of the user. Related apparatus, systems, and techniques are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: CRISI Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Walter John Bochenko, Stephen Michael Prince, Shawn Wayne DeKalb, Winthrop De Childers
  • Patent number: 8394053
    Abstract: A medication injection site is provided that includes a medication port and an identification sensor. The medication injection site, when coupled to a medication container, can wirelessly transmit data characterizing the contents of the medication container to a remote data collection system. The housing of the medication injection site has a shape and size enabling it to be held by a first hand of a user while the user administers medication from the medication container via the medication port using his or her second hand. In some implementations, the medication injection site can be placed on an IV drip line. Related apparatus, systems, and kits are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: CRISI Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Walter John Bochenko, Shawn Wayne DeKalb, Winthrop De Childers
  • Patent number: 8385972
    Abstract: A medication delivery apparatus for use with a medication container includes a housing, a fluid conduit at least partially extending within the housing and configured to deliver medication within the medication container to a patient, a medication port extending from the housing and configured to be coupled to a fluid outlet of the medication container, the medication port being fluidically coupled to the fluid conduit, and at least one sensor disposed within the housing to generate information characterizing administration of the medication for processing by a remote data collection system. The housing can have a size and shape that enables it to be supported by a first hand of a user while the user administers the medication from the medication container via the medication port using a second hand of the user. Related apparatus, systems, and techniques are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: CRISI Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Walter John Bochenko, Shawn Wayne DeKalb, Winthrop De Childers, Stephen Michael Prince
  • Patent number: 8355753
    Abstract: A medication injection site is provided that includes a medication port and an identification sensor. The medication injection site, when coupled to a medication container, can wirelessly transmit data characterizing the contents of the medication container to a remote data collection system. The housing of the medication injection site has a shape and size enabling it to be held by a first hand of a user while the user administers medication from the medication container via the medication port using his or her second hand. The housing can include a disposable sub-housing and a reusable sub-housing such that the reusable sub-housing is used by many patients. In some implementations, the medication injection site can be placed on an IV drip line. Related apparatus, systems, and kits are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2013
    Assignee: CRISI Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Walter John Bochenko, Shawn Wayne DeKalb, Winthrop De Childers
  • Publication number: 20110112474
    Abstract: A medication delivery apparatus for use with a medication container includes a housing, a fluid conduit at least partially extending within the housing and configured to deliver medication within the medication container to a patient, a medication port extending from the housing and configured to be coupled to a fluid outlet of the medication container, the medication port being fluidically coupled to the fluid conduit, and at least one sensor disposed within the housing to generate information characterizing administration of the medication for processing by a remote data collection system. The housing can have a size and shape that enables it to be supported by a first hand of a user while the user administers the medication from the medication container via the medication port using a second hand of the user. Related apparatus, systems, and techniques are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2010
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Applicant: Crisi Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Walter John Bochenko, Shawn Wayne Dekalb, Winthrop De Childers, Stephen Michael Prince
  • Publication number: 20110112473
    Abstract: A medication injection site is provided that includes a medication port and an identification sensor. The medication injection site, when coupled to a medication container, can wirelessly transmit data characterizing the contents of the medication container to a remote data collection system. The housing of the medication injection site has a shape and size enabling it to be held by a first hand of a user while the user administers medication from the medication container via the medication port using his or her second hand. In some implementations, the medication injection site can be placed on an IV drip line. Related apparatus, systems, and kits are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2009
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Inventors: Walter John Bochenko, Shawn Wayne DeKalb, Winthrop De Childers
  • Patent number: 7469698
    Abstract: The present invention includes a method and apparatus for the optimized treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. The present invention includes a pressure source configured to provide positive airway pressure to a patient who is resting at home. The pressure source receives control signals from control electronics that define a pressure profile to be delivered to the patient. The control electronics select parameters to define the pressure profile based on factors such as a user selection, information received from a sensor, and/or a prescription.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2008
    Inventors: Winthrop De Childers, Ruth Oleta Childers