Patents Assigned to BioLink Systems, LLC
  • Publication number: 20230210475
    Abstract: A medical monitoring system for use in residential facilities, nursing homes, or home environments is disclosed. The system utilizes a variety of modules and wearable medical devices that convey vital patient information to a series of smart hubs which are connected to the cloud. In the event a change in medical status of a patient occurs, the health care workers receive an Alert notifying them of which specific patient needs attention. The system is monitored using a specialized dashboard.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2023
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Applicant: BioLink Systems LLC
    Inventors: Roger King, Ken Heyl, Tim King, Alex Matsukevich, Tim Gardner
  • Patent number: 11638564
    Abstract: A medical monitoring system for use in residential facilities, nursing homes, or home environments is disclosed. The system utilizes a variety of modules and wearable medical devices that convey vital patient information to a series of smart hubs which are connected to the cloud. In the event a change in medical status of a patient occurs, the health care workers receive an Alert notifying them of which specific patient needs attention. The system is monitored using a specialized dashboard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2023
    Assignee: BioLink Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Roger King, Ken Heyl, Tim King, Alex Matsukevich, Tim Gardner
  • Publication number: 20230068111
    Abstract: A medical monitoring system for use in residential facilities, nursing homes, or home environments is disclosed. The system utilizes a variety of modules and wearable medical devices that convey vital patient information to a series of smart hubs which are connected to the cloud. In the event a change in medical status of a patient occurs, the health care workers receive an Alert notifying them of which specific patient needs attention. The system is monitored using a specialized dashboard.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2021
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Applicant: BioLink Systems LLC
    Inventors: Roger King, Ken Heyl, Tim King, Alex Matsukevich, Tim Gardner
  • Patent number: 11207219
    Abstract: A clip-on module having a specialized housing design, probe contacts, switches, various advertising modes, and various configurations of signal repeaters is disclosed. The module is utilized via attachment to a specialized garment worn by a human patient. To properly apply the housing to the garment, a user will squeeze the module to open using tactile features embedded within the housing, locate the module, and then press-clamp the module to close and attach it. A plurality of probe contacts within the module have sharpness requirements for penetrating one or more layers of the garment while still maintaining low resistance, and will work with a backing material for probe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: BioLink Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Roger King, Doug Jackson, John Naber, Jason Heyl
  • Patent number: 11166858
    Abstract: A clip-on module having a specialized housing design, probe contacts, switches, various advertising modes, and various configurations of signal repeaters is disclosed. The module is utilized via attachment to a specialized garment worn by a human patient. To properly apply the housing to the garment, a user will squeeze the module to open using tactile features embedded within the housing, locate the module, and then press-clamp the module to close and attach it. A plurality of probe contacts within the module have sharpness requirements for penetrating one or more layers of the garment while still maintaining low resistance, and will work with a backing material for probe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: BioLink Systems LLC
    Inventors: Roger King, Doug Jackson, John Naber, Jason Heyl
  • Patent number: 11020285
    Abstract: A clip-on module having a specialized housing design, probe contacts, switches, various advertising modes, and various configurations of signal repeaters is disclosed. The module is utilized via attachment to a specialized garment worn by a human patient. To properly apply the housing to the garment, a user will squeeze the module to open using tactile features embedded within the housing, locate the module, and then press-clamp the module to close and attach it. A plurality of probe contacts within the module have sharpness requirements for penetrating one or more layers of the garment while still maintaining low resistance, and will work with a backing material for probe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: BioLink Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Roger King, Doug Jackson, John Naber, Jason Heyl
  • Patent number: 10940484
    Abstract: An ink mixture is manufactured by mixing carbon, graphite, and solvents in a mixing system which may include a Cowles disperser. The conductive portions (e.g. carbon, graphite) are evenly and universally dispersed, because an even dispersal means the conductivity of the resulting conductive strip (electrode) will be even, consistent, and reliable. The various embodiments of the ink mixture comprise a blend of different conductive pigments, including but not limited to carbon black and graphite. These embodiments must be grinded until below 6.5 Microns in particle size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2021
    Assignee: BioLink Systems LLC
    Inventors: Ken Heyl, Drew Bredar, Roger King
  • Publication number: 20210022927
    Abstract: An ink mixture is manufactured by mixing carbon, graphite, and solvents in a mixing system which may include a Cowles disperser. The conductive portions (e.g. carbon, graphite) are evenly and universally dispersed, because an even dispersal means the conductivity of the resulting conductive strip (electrode) will be even, consistent, and reliable. The various embodiments of the ink mixture comprise a blend of different conductive pigments, including but not limited to carbon black and graphite. These embodiments must be grinded until below 6.5 Microns in particle size.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2019
    Publication date: January 28, 2021
    Applicant: BioLink Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Ken Heyl, Drew Bredar, Roger King
  • Patent number: 10821034
    Abstract: Various methods for detecting moisture in briefs compatible with high volume manufacturing are disclosed. The embodiments herein facilitate protection of the method of adding moisture sensing to a diaper, but could also be used to add sensing to pads and bandages. The primary design intent is optimal moisture detection and low per unit cost. Electrodes within a garment measure electrical properties of the electrodes to determine if the item has contacted moisture. The target moisture is urine, however, other sources and types of moisture can also be sensed. Additional analysis capabilities can be added by selecting particular electrodes or add materials that may react with chemical components of the moisture. Applications of the research Include monitor of incontinence using smart brief (e.g. diaper); monitor perspiration, bleeding, or failure of the protective garment; and monitoring exposure of an item to moisture, including but not limited to inanimate items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: BioLink Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Ken Heyl, Doug Jackson, John Naber, Roger King
  • Patent number: 10786210
    Abstract: A method of adding sensing of moisture and other characteristics into a garment such as a diaper, incontinence garment, brief, or underwear is disclosed. The primary design intent is optimal moisture detection, low per unit cost, and wide-scale data analysis of groups of patients. The embodiments place various forms of electrodes within a garment, and measuring the electrical properties of the electrodes to determine if the garment has contacted moisture. The embodiments herein could be used for sensing incontinence, sensing perspiration, and detecting failure of protective garments, among other purposes. The target moisture is urine and feces; however, other sources of body moisture can also be sensed. A specialized mesh network achieves accuracy of the information obtained, as well as redundancy and timely updating of that information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignee: BioLink Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Ken Heyl, Roger King
  • Patent number: 10713372
    Abstract: A method of adding sensing of moisture and other characteristics into a garment such as a diaper, incontinence garment, brief, or underwear is disclosed. The primary design intent is optimal moisture detection, low per unit cost, and wide-scale data analysis of groups of patients. The embodiments place various forms of electrodes within a garment, and measuring the electrical properties of the electrodes to determine if the garment has contacted moisture. The embodiments herein could be used for sensing incontinence, sensing perspiration, and detecting failure of protective garments, among other purposes. The target moisture is urine and feces; however, other sources of body moisture can also be sensed. A specialized mesh network achieves accuracy of the information obtained, as well as redundancy and timely updating of that information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: BioLink Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Ken Heyl, Roger King
  • Publication number: 20200113746
    Abstract: Various methods for detecting moisture in briefs compatible with high volume manufacturing are disclosed. The embodiments herein facilitate protection of the method of adding moisture sensing to a diaper, but could also be used to add sensing to pads and bandages. The primary design intent is optimal moisture detection and low per unit cost. Electrodes within a garment measure electrical properties of the electrodes to determine if the item has contacted moisture. The target moisture is urine, however, other sources and types of moisture can also be sensed. Additional analysis capabilities can be added by selecting particular electrodes or add materials that may react with chemical components of the moisture. Applications of the research Include monitor of incontinence using smart brief (e.g. diaper); monitor perspiration, bleeding, or failure of the protective garment; and monitoring exposure of an item to moisture, including but not limited to inanimate items.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2019
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Applicants: BioLink Systems, LLC, University of Louisville Research Foundation
    Inventors: Ken Heyl, Doug Jackson, John Naber, Roger King
  • Publication number: 20200078227
    Abstract: Various methods for detecting moisture in briefs compatible with high volume manufacturing are disclosed. The embodiments herein facilitate protection of the method of adding moisture sensing to a diaper, but could also be used to add sensing to pads and bandages. The primary design intent is optimal moisture detection and low per unit cost. Electrodes within a garment measure electrical properties of the electrodes to determine if the item has contacted moisture. The target moisture is urine, however, other sources and types of moisture can also be sensed. Additional analysis capabilities can be added by selecting particular electrodes or add materials that may react with chemical components of the moisture. Applications of the research Include monitor of incontinence using smart brief (e.g. diaper); monitor perspiration, bleeding, or failure of the protective garment; and monitoring exposure of an item to moisture, including but not limited to inanimate items.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2018
    Publication date: March 12, 2020
    Applicants: BioLink Systems, LLC, University of Louisville Research Foundation
    Inventors: Ken Heyl, Doug Jackson, John Naber, Roger King
  • Patent number: 10561541
    Abstract: Various methods for detecting moisture in briefs compatible with high volume manufacturing are disclosed. The embodiments herein facilitate protection of the method of adding moisture sensing to a diaper, but could also be used to add sensing to pads and bandages. The primary design intent is optimal moisture detection and low per unit cost. Electrodes within a garment measure electrical properties of the electrodes to determine if the item has contacted moisture. The target moisture is urine, however, other sources and types of moisture can also be sensed. Additional analysis capabilities can be added by selecting particular electrodes or add materials that may react with chemical components of the moisture. Applications of the research Include monitor of incontinence using smart brief (e.g. diaper); monitor perspiration, bleeding, or failure of the protective garment; and monitoring exposure of an item to moisture, including but not limited to inanimate items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignees: BioLink Systems, LLC, University of Louisville Research Foundation, Inc
    Inventors: Ken Heyl, Doug Jackson, John Naber, Roger King