Patents Assigned to ivWatch, LLC
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Patent number: 9326686Abstract: A system including a sensor and a device coupled to the sensor. The sensor is configured to detect in Animalia tissue (i) a first electromagnetic radiation extinction dominated by absorption of a first wavelength and (ii) a second electromagnetic radiation extinction dominated by scattering of a second wavelength. The device is configured to aid in diagnosing at least one of infiltration and extravasation in the Animalia tissue based on the first and second electromagnetic radiation extinctions detected by the sensor.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2013Date of Patent: May 3, 2016Assignee: ivWatch, LLCInventors: Gary P. Warren, Matthew S. Alley, Scott J. Anchell, Javier A. Garriz, William J. Naramore, Garret T. Bonnema
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Publication number: 20140303474Abstract: An aid to diagnosing at least one of infiltration and extravasation in Animalia tissue includes an optics bench and a controller. The optics bench includes a light emitting diode and a photodiode. The light emitting diode is configured to emit a first light signal, and the photodiode is configured to detect a second light signal. The second light signal includes a portion of the first light signal that is at least one of reflected, scattered and redirected from the Animalia tissue. The controller includes a processor, volatile memory and non-volatile memory. The non-volatile memory stores a sequence of values that correspond to the second light signal detected by the photodiode. The processor and volatile memory analyze the sequence of values according to an algorithm.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2014Publication date: October 9, 2014Applicant: ivWatch, LLCInventors: Gary P. Warren, Matthew S. Alley, Javier A. Garriz, William J. Naramore, Garret T. Bonnema
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Publication number: 20140303475Abstract: An aid to diagnosing at least one of infiltration and extravasation in Animalia tissue includes an optics bench and a controller. The optics bench includes a light emitting diode and a photodiode. The light emitting diode is configured to emit a first light signal, and the photodiode is configured to detect a second light signal. The second light signal includes a portion of the first light signal that is at least one of reflected, scattered and redirected from the Animalia tissue. The controller includes a processor, volatile memory and non-volatile memory. The non-volatile memory stores a sequence of values that correspond to the second light signal detected by the photodiode. The processor and volatile memory analyze the sequence of values according to an algorithm.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2014Publication date: October 9, 2014Applicant: ivWatch, LLCInventors: Gary P. Warren, Matthew S. Alley, Javier A. Garriz, William J. Naramore, Garret T. Bonnema
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Publication number: 20140243625Abstract: A clip includes a first passage, a second passage, and a body. The first passage receives a tube that delivers an intravascular fluid in Animalia tissue. The second passage receives a cable of a sensor that aids in diagnosing at least one of infiltration and extravasation in the Animalia tissue. The body completely cinctures the first passage and includes a first cantilever arm that incompletely cinctures the second passage. A first arrangement of the body retains the cable in the second passage and a second arrangement of the body relinquishes the cable from the first arrangement.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2014Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: ivWatch, LLCInventor: Gary P. Warren
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Publication number: 20130338462Abstract: A system including a sensor and a device coupled to the sensor. The sensor is configured to detect in Animalia tissue (i) a first electromagnetic radiation extinction dominated by absorption of a first wavelength and (ii) a second electromagnetic radiation extinction dominated by scattering of a second wavelength. The device is configured to aid in diagnosing at least one of infiltration and extravasation in the Animalia tissue based on the first and second electromagnetic radiation extinctions detected by the sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2013Publication date: December 19, 2013Applicant: ivWatch, LLCInventors: Gary P. Warren, Matthew S. Alley, Scott J. Anchell, Javier A. Garriz, William J. Naramore, Garret T. Bonnema
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Publication number: 20130338511Abstract: A system including a sensor and a device coupled to the sensor. The sensor is configured to detect in Animalia tissue (i) a first electromagnetic radiation extinction dominated by absorption of a first wavelength and (ii) a second electromagnetic radiation extinction dominated by scattering of a second wavelength. The device is configured to aid in diagnosing at least one of infiltration and extravasation in the Animalia tissue based on the first and second electromagnetic radiation extinctions detected by the sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2013Publication date: December 19, 2013Applicant: ivWatch, LLCInventors: Gary P. Warren, Matthew S. Alley, Scott J. Anchell, Javier A. Garriz, William J. Naramore, Garret T. Bonnema
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Publication number: 20130338512Abstract: A system including a sensor and a device coupled to the sensor. The sensor is configured to detect in Animalia tissue (i) a first electromagnetic radiation extinction dominated by absorption of a first wavelength and (ii) a second electromagnetic radiation extinction dominated by scattering of a second wavelength. The device is configured to aid in diagnosing at least one of infiltration and extravasation in the Animalia tissue based on the first and second electromagnetic radiation extinctions detected by the sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2013Publication date: December 19, 2013Applicant: ivWatch, LLCInventors: Gary P. Warren, Matthew S. Alley, Scott J. Anchell, Javier A. Garriz, William J. Naramore, Garret T. Bonnema
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Publication number: 20130331707Abstract: A system to locate veins for diagnosing at least one of infiltration and extravasation in Animalia tissue includes a sensor and a device coupled to the sensor. The sensor is configured to transmit first and second light signals. The first light signal is configured to enter the Animalia tissue, and the second light signal includes a portion of the first light signal that is at least one of reflected, scattered and redirected from the Animalia tissue. The device is configured to indicate, based on evaluating the second light signal, a minimal presence of the veins in the Animalia tissue overlaid by the infrared sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2013Publication date: December 12, 2013Applicant: ivWatch, LLCInventors: Matthew S. Alley, William J. Naramore, Garret T. Bonnema
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Publication number: 20130324854Abstract: A method to aid in diagnosing at least one of infiltration and extravasation in Animalia tissue includes moving a light sensor over an epidermis of the Animalia tissue and evaluating a light signal while moving the light sensor. The light sensor includes first and second waveguides. The first waveguide is configured to transmit a first light signal that enters the Animalia tissue through the epidermis. The second waveguide is configured to transmit a second light signal. The second light signal includes a portion of the first light signal that is at least one of reflected, scattered and redirected from the Animalia tissue through the epidermis. The second light signal is evaluated while moving the light sensor to identify a location on the epidermis that has a minimal presence of underlying veins in the Animalia tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2013Publication date: December 5, 2013Applicant: ivWatch, LLCInventors: Matthew S. Alley, William J. Naramore, Garret T. Bonnema
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Publication number: 20130317444Abstract: An epidermal dressing includes a fitting that cooperates with a sensor emitting and detecting near infrared signals for monitoring an intravascular infusion. The fitting includes a first arrangement that retains the sensor and a second arrangement that releases the sensor from the first arrangement.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2013Publication date: November 28, 2013Applicant: ivWatch, LLCInventors: ivWatch, LLC, Gary P. Warren, Marilyn J. Bowers, Matthew S. Alley, Scott J. Anchell
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Publication number: 20130317441Abstract: An epidermal dressing includes a fitting that cooperates with a sensor emitting and detecting near infrared signals for monitoring an intravascular infusion. The fitting includes a first arrangement that retains the sensor and a second arrangement that releases the sensor from the first arrangement.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2013Publication date: November 28, 2013Applicant: ivWatch, LLCInventors: ivWatch, LLC, Gary P. Warren, Marilyn J. Bowers, Matthew S. Alley, Scott J. Anchell
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Publication number: 20130317373Abstract: A system including a sensor and a device coupled to the sensor. The sensor is configured to detect in Animalia tissue (i) a first electromagnetic radiation extinction dominated by absorption of a first wavelength and (ii) a second electromagnetic radiation extinction dominated by scattering of a second wavelength. The device is configured to aid in diagnosing at least one of infiltration and extravasation in the Animalia tissue based on the first and second electromagnetic radiation extinctions detected by the sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2013Publication date: November 28, 2013Applicant: ivWatch, LLCInventors: Gary P. Warren, Matthew S. Alley, Scott J. Anchell, Javier A. Garriz, William J. Naramore, Garret T. Bonnema
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Publication number: 20130317442Abstract: An epidermal dressing includes a barrier film and a fitting that cooperates with a sensor emitting and detecting near infrared signals for monitoring an intravascular infusion. The barrier film overlies an epidermal insertion site for a cannula administering the intravascular infusion. The fitting includes a first arrangement that retains the sensor and a second arrangement that releases the sensor from the first arrangement.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2013Publication date: November 28, 2013Applicant: ivWatch, LLCInventors: ivWatch, LLC, Gary P. Warren, Marilyn J. Bowers, Matthew S. Alley, Scott J. Anchell
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Publication number: 20130317443Abstract: An epidermal dressing includes a barrier film and a fitting that cooperates with a sensor emitting and detecting near infrared signals for monitoring an intravascular infusion. The barrier film overlies an epidermal insertion site for a cannula administering the intravascular infusion. The fitting includes a first arrangement that retains the sensor and a second arrangement that releases the sensor from the first arrangement.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2013Publication date: November 28, 2013Applicants: IVWATCH, LLC, Gary P. Warren, Scott J. Anchell, Matthew S. Alley, Marilyn J. BowersInventors: IVWATCH, LLC, Gary P. Warren, Marilyn J. Bowers, Matthew S. Alley, Scott J. Anchell
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Publication number: 20130317368Abstract: A system including a sensor and a device coupled to the sensor. The sensor is configured to detect in Animalia tissue (i) a first electromagnetic radiation extinction dominated by absorption of a first wavelength and (ii) a second electromagnetic radiation extinction dominated by scattering of a second wavelength. The device is configured to aid in diagnosing at least one of infiltration and extravasation in the Animalia tissue based on the first and second electromagnetic radiation extinctions detected by the sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2013Publication date: November 28, 2013Applicant: ivWatch, LLCInventors: Gary P. Warren, Matthew S. Alley, Scott J. Anchell, Javier A. Garriz, William J. Naramore, Garret T. Bonnema
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Publication number: 20130310742Abstract: An epidermal dressing includes a barrier film and a fitting that cooperates with a sensor emitting and detecting near infrared signals for monitoring an intravascular infusion. The barrier film overlies an epidermal insertion site for a cannula administering the intravascular infusion. The fitting includes a first arrangement that retains the sensor and a second arrangement that releases the sensor from the first arrangement.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2013Publication date: November 21, 2013Applicants: ivWatch, LLCInventors: ivWatch, LLC, Gary P. Warren, Marilyn J. Bowers, Mathew S. Alley, Scott J. Anchell
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Publication number: 20130237835Abstract: An epidermal dressing includes an appliance for linking an electromagnetic spectrum sensor with a cannula administering an intravascular infusate. The appliance includes a body and a fitting coupled to the body. The body is configured to space the connector from the epidermis. The fitting includes a first arrangement that is configured to retain the electromagnetic spectrum sensor for sensing the infusate in perivascular tissue, and a second arrangement that is configured to release the electromagnetic spectrum sensor from the first arrangement.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2013Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicants: IVWATCH, LLCInventors: Gary P. Warren, Marilyn J. Bowers, Matthew S. Alley, Scott J. Anchell
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Publication number: 20130237812Abstract: An epidermal dressing includes an appliance for linking an electromagnetic spectrum sensor with a cannula administering an intravascular infusate. The appliance includes a body and a fitting coupled to the body. The body is configured to space a connector of the cannula from the epidermis. The fitting includes a first arrangement that is configured to retain the electromagnetic spectrum sensor for sensing the infusate in perivascular tissue, and a second arrangement that is configured to release the electromagnetic spectrum sensor from the first arrangement.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2013Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: IVWATCH, LLCInventors: Gary P. Warren, Marilyn J. Bowers, Matthew S. Alley, Scott J. Anchell
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Publication number: 20130232752Abstract: A method of manufacturing a transcutaneous electromagnetic signal sensor including an emitter and a detector. The emitter includes an emitter end face configured to emit a first electromagnetic radiation signal that enters Animalia tissue. The collector includes a detector end face configured to collect a second electromagnetic radiation signal that exits the Animalia tissue. The second electromagnetic radiation signal includes a portion of the first electromagnetic radiation signal that is at least one of reflected, scattered and redirected from the Animalia tissue. The second electromagnetic radiation signal monitors anatomical changes over time in the Animalia tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2013Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: ivWatch, LLCInventors: Gary P. Warren, Matthew S. Alley, Scott J. Anchell, William J. Naramore, Garret T. Bonnema
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Publication number: 20130237848Abstract: A transcutaneous electromagnetic signal sensor includes an emitter and a collector. The emitter includes an emitter end face configured to emit a first electromagnetic radiation signal that enters Animalia tissue. The collector includes a detector end face configured to collect a second electromagnetic radiation signal that exits the Animalia tissue. The second electromagnetic radiation signal includes a portion of the first electromagnetic radiation signal that is at least one of reflected, scattered and redirected from the Animalia tissue. The second electromagnetic radiation signal monitors anatomical changes over time in the Animalia tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2013Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicants: IVWATCH, LLCInventors: Gary P. Warren, Matthew S. Alley, Scott J. Anchell, William J. Naramore, Garret T. Bonnema