Patents Assigned to Beta Biomed Services, Inc.
  • Devices, systems and methods for plethysmographic monitoring at the nose
    Patent number: 10925500
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel lip/cheek probes for detection of pulse-based differences in light absorbence across the vascularized tissue of a lip or cheek of a patient. These probes are fabricated to provide signals to estimate arterial oxygen saturation, and/or to obtain other photoplethysmographic data. The present invention also relates to a combined probe/cannula. The present invention also relates to other devices that combine a pulse oximeter probe with a device supplying oxygen or other oxygen-containing gas to a person in need thereof, and to sampling means for exhaled carbon dioxide in combination with the novel lip/cheek probes. In certain embodiments, an additional limitation of a control means to adjust the flow rate of such gas is provided, where such control is directed by the blood oxygen saturation data obtained from the pulse oximeter probe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignees: University Of Florida Research Foundation, Inc., Beta Biomed Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard J. Melker, George Worley, Joachim S. Gravenstein
  • Devices, Systems And Methods For Plethysmographic Monitoring At The Nose
    Publication number: 20140180026
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel lip/cheek probes for detection of pulse-based differences in light absorbence across the vascularized tissue of a lip or cheek of a patient. These probes are fabricated to provide signals to estimate arterial oxygen saturation, and/or to obtain other photoplethysmographic data. The present invention also relates to a combined probe/cannula. The present invention also relates to other devices that combine a pulse oximeter probe with a device supplying oxygen or other oxygen-containing gas to a person in need thereof, and to sampling means for exhaled carbon dioxide in combination with the novel lip/cheek probes. In certain embodiments, an additional limitation of a control means to adjust the flow rate of such gas is provided, where such control is directed by the blood oxygen saturation data obtained from the pulse oximeter probe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2013
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicants: Beta Biomed Services, Inc., University of Florida Research Foundation
    Inventor: Richard J. Melker
  • Methods and devices for countering grativity induced loss of consciousness and novel pulse oximeter probes
    Patent number: 8679028
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and devices of obtaining plethysmograph readings and utilizing plethysomography to identify when pilots are about to experience GLOC. Furthermore, in other embodiments, the invention pertains to methods and devices designed to warn a pilot that he/she is about to enter GLOC and/or automatically averting catastrophic damage or injuries by directing a plane being piloted to take predetermined corrective actions. Specifically disclosed is a system embodiment for assisting in the prevention of gravity induced loss of consciousness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignees: University of Florida Research Foundation, Inc., Beta Biomed Services, Inc., Convergent Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard J. Melker, Michael J. Banner, Brian S. Fuehrlein, George E. Worley, Neil R. Euliano
  • Specially configured lip/cheek pulse oximeter/photoplethysmography probes, selectively with sampler for capnography, and covering sleeves for same
    Patent number: 7127278
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel lip/cheek probes for detection of pulse-based differences in light absorbence across the vascularized tissue of a lip or cheek of a patient. These probes are fabricated to provide signals to estimate arterial oxygen saturation, and/or to obtain other photoplethysmographic data. The present invention also relates to a combined probe/cannula. The present invention also relates to other devices that combine a pulse oximeter probe with a device supplying oxygen or other oxygen-containing gas to a person in need thereof, and to sampling means for exhaled carbon dioxide in combination with the novel lip/cheek probes. In certain embodiments, an additional limitation of a control means to adjust the flow rate of such gas is provided, where such control is directed by the blood oxygen saturation data obtained from the pulse oximeter probe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2006
    Assignees: University of Florida Research Foundation, Inc., Beta Biomed Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard J. Melker, Joachim S. Gravenstein, George Worley
  • Specially configured nasal pulse oximeter/photoplethysmography probes, and combined nasal probe/cannula, selectively with sampler for capnography, and covering sleeves for same
    Patent number: 7024235
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel nasal pulse oximeter probes that are configured to be placed across the septum of the nose. These probes are fabricated to provide signals to obtain arterial oxygen saturation and other photoplethysmographic data. The present invention also relates to a combined nasal pulse oximeter probe/nasal cannula. The present invention also relates to other devices that combine a pulse oximeter probe with a device supplying oxygen or other oxygen-containing gas to a person in need thereof, and to sampling means for exhaled carbon dioxide in combination with the novel nasal probe. In certain embodiments, an additional limitation of a control means to adjust the flow rate of such gas is provided, where such control is directed by the blood oxygen saturation data obtained from the pulse oximeter probe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2006
    Assignees: University of Florida Research Foundation, Inc., Beta Biomed Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard J. Melker, Joachim S. Gravenstein, George Worley