Abstract: The construction of a medical device having a disposable element is disclosed. Detachable elements comprising a body having a retention feature, an electrical contactor, and sensors are also disclosed. Further disclosed are detachable elements comprising a body having a hole and a retention pocket, an electrical contactor, and a printed circuit board assembly (PCB) in contact with the innermost surface of the body that forms the retention pocket. Further disclosed are detachable elements comprising a body having an opening and a printed film comprising conductive elements, where the conductive elements comprise a sensor configured to be aligned with the opening to expose the sensor. Further disclosed are reusable components having matching retention features.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 1, 2021
Date of Patent:
May 24, 2022
Assignee:
Bruin Biometrics, LLC
Inventors:
Martin F. Burns, Bill Campbell, David M. Giuntoli, Mark Raptis, Graham O. Ross
Abstract: The present disclosure provides apparatuses and computer readable media for measuring sub-epidermal moisture in patients to determine damaged tissue for clinical intervention. The present disclosure also provides methods for determining damaged tissue.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 13, 2019
Date of Patent:
March 29, 2022
Assignee:
Bruin Biometrics, LLC
Inventors:
Ya-Chen Tonar, Shannon Rhodes, Marta Clendenin, Martin Burns, Kindah Jaradeh
Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods of identifying a patient in need of pressure ulcer treatment and treating the patient with clinical intervention selected based on sub-epidermal moisture values. The present disclosure also provides methods of stratifying groups of patients based on pressure ulcer risks and methods of reducing incidence of pressure ulcers in a care facility.
Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods of identifying a patient in need of pressure ulcer treatment and treating the patient with clinical intervention selected based on sub-epidermal moisture values. The present disclosure also provides methods of stratifying groups of patients based on pressure ulcer risks and methods of reducing incidence of pressure ulcers in a care facility.
Abstract: The present disclosure provides apparatuses and methods for measurement of the biocapacitance of tissue. The apparatus comprises a sensor comprising two electrodes, a movable element coupled to the sensor, and a switch disposed between the movable element and a fixed element, wherein the switch electrically closes when a gap between the movable element and the fixed element is less than or equal to a pre-determined value. The device makes a measurement of the biocapacitance between the two electrodes when the switch closes.
Type:
Application
Filed:
March 24, 2021
Publication date:
October 7, 2021
Applicant:
Bruin Biometrics, LLC
Inventors:
Martin F. BURNS, Graham O. ROSS, David M. GIUNTOLI
Abstract: The construction of a medical device having a disposable element is disclosed. Detachable elements comprising a body having a retention feature, an electrical contactor, and sensors are also disclosed. Further disclosed are detachable elements comprising a body having a hole and a retention pocket, an electrical contactor, and a printed circuit board assembly (PCB) in contact with the innermost surface of the body that forms the retention pocket. Further disclosed are detachable elements comprising a body having an opening and a printed film comprising conductive elements, where the conductive elements comprise a sensor configured to be aligned with the opening to expose the sensor. Further disclosed are reusable components having matching retention features.
Type:
Application
Filed:
February 1, 2021
Publication date:
May 27, 2021
Applicant:
Bruin Biometrics, LLC
Inventors:
Martin F. Burns, Bill Campbell, David M. Giuntoli, Mark Raptis, Graham O. Ross
Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for detecting and monitoring a patient in need of pressure ulcer treatment based on measurements of Sub-Epidermal Moisture (SEM) values.
Abstract: The construction of a medical device having a disposable element is disclosed. Detachable elements comprising a body having a retention feature, an electrical contactor, and sensors are also disclosed. Further disclosed are detachable elements comprising a body having a hole and a retention pocket, an electrical contactor, and a printed circuit board assembly (PCB) in contact with the innermost surface of the body that forms the retention pocket. Further disclosed are detachable elements comprising a body having an opening and a printed film comprising conductive elements, where the conductive elements comprise a sensor configured to be aligned with the opening to expose the sensor. Further disclosed are reusable components having matching retention features.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 10, 2019
Date of Patent:
March 16, 2021
Assignee:
Bruin Biometrics, LLC
Inventors:
Martin F. Burns, Bill Campbell, David M. Giuntoli, Mark Raptis, Graham O. Ross
Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods of identifying a loosened joint implant by analyzing acoustic emissions from the implant. The present disclosure further provides apparatuses for measuring acoustic data and analyzing acoustic emissions from a joint implant.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 30, 2018
Date of Patent:
February 16, 2021
Assignee:
Bruin Biometrics, LLC
Inventors:
Herman Louis Lelie, Graham Oliver Ross, Pauldeep Singh Mann
Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods of identifying a patient in need of pressure ulcer treatment and treating the patient with clinical intervention selected based on sub-epidermal moisture values. The present disclosure also provides methods of stratifying groups of patients based on pressure ulcer risks and methods of reducing incidence of pressure ulcers in a care facility.
Abstract: The construction of a medical device having a disposable element is disclosed. Detachable elements comprising a body having a retention feature, an electrical contactor, and sensors are also disclosed. Further disclosed are detachable elements comprising a body having a hole and a retention pocket, an electrical contactor, and a printed circuit board assembly (PCB) in contact with the innermost surface of the body that forms the retention pocket. Further disclosed are detachable elements comprising a body having an opening and a printed film comprising conductive elements, where the conductive elements comprise a sensor configured to be aligned with the opening to expose the sensor. Further disclosed are reusable components having matching retention features.
Type:
Application
Filed:
October 10, 2019
Publication date:
April 23, 2020
Applicant:
Bruin Biometrics, LLC
Inventors:
Martin F. BURNS, Bill Campbell, David M. Giuntoli, Mark Raptis, Graham O. Ross
Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods of identifying a patient in need of pressure ulcer treatment and treating the patient with clinical intervention selected based on sub-epidermal moisture values. The present disclosure also provides methods of stratifying groups of patients based on pressure ulcer risks and methods of reducing incidence of pressure ulcers in a care facility.
Abstract: The present disclosure provides apparatuses and computer readable media for measuring sub-epidermal moisture in patients to determine damaged tissue for clinical intervention. The present disclosure also provides methods for determining damaged tissue.
Type:
Application
Filed:
November 25, 2019
Publication date:
March 26, 2020
Applicant:
Bruin Biometrics, LLC
Inventors:
Ya-Chen TONAR, Shannon RHODES, Marta CLENDENIN, Martin BURNS, Kindah JARADEH
Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods of providing a continuity of care for a patient during transfer between care settings. The method includes the steps of deciding to transfer a patient from a first care setting to a second care setting, performing a first assessment of the patient in the first care setting, preparing a transfer record of the assessment, and transferring the transfer record with the patient to the second care setting.
Abstract: The present disclosure provides apparatuses and methods for measuring capacitance as an indication of susceptibility to the formation of a diabetic foot ulcer.
Type:
Application
Filed:
November 6, 2019
Publication date:
March 5, 2020
Applicant:
BRUIN BIOMETRICS, LLC
Inventors:
Martin F. BURNS, Sara BARRINGTON, Graham O. ROSS
Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods of identifying a patient in need of pressure ulcer treatment and treating the patient with clinical intervention selected based on sub-epidermal moisture values. The present disclosure also provides methods of stratifying groups of patients based on pressure ulcer risks and methods of reducing incidence of pressure ulcers in a care facility.