Patents Assigned to PDC Facilities, Inc.
  • Patent number: 10250239
    Abstract: A filter with five or more electrically isolated inputs filtering EMI is provided for configurable lighting systems in an MRI room. The LED driver can be remote or on board the luminaire. Fixtures with no on-board electronics and Cat5 wiring are also possible given the MZPS characteristics. The embodiment of the filter includes independent, electrically isolated, low voltage, and low current feedthroughs. While the filter housing can take any form, the preferred embodiment is DB (or D-subminiature which contains two or more rows of pins or sockets surrounded by a D-shaped metal shield that, among other things, screens against EMI). Individual feedthrough filters may be paralleled to increase total current required for increase load demand for MRI lighting systems. Further, the use of electrically isolated AC/DC or DC/DC drive electronics, enable the use of a low cost multi-input filter which supplies an MRI scan room with power to drive luminaires.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: PDC Facilities, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Murphy, Andrew D. Bendtsen
  • Patent number: 10226179
    Abstract: A method, system and software product are provided such that a patient in an MRI suite can select and enjoy personalized lighting, music, images and video with a touch screen for a program that is displayed on a system interactive digital unit or device. A wide and advanced variety of pre-programmed themes can be provided with the system, as is the option of creating customized content by the healthcare provider. Image panels help to “transport” the patient “away” from the confining space in the magnet bore of the MRI scanner, moving the patient's focus from the scanner to his or her surroundings. A ceiling image panel displays images of the patient's choice. Patients can also “dock” their own electronic device to enjoy their own audio visual content. The lighting of the suite can be returned to normal lighting when required and then back to the patient's original selections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: PDC Facilities, Inc.
    Inventors: James P. Maslowski, Elmer B. Woods, R. Michael Slemin
  • Publication number: 20140121453
    Abstract: A method, system and software product are provided such that a patient in an MRI suite can select and enjoy personalized lighting, music, images and video with a touch screen for a program that is displayed on a system interactive digital unit or device. A wide and advanced variety of pre-programmed themes can be provided with the system, as is the option of creating customized content by the healthcare provider. Image panels help to “transport” the patient “away” from the confining space in the magnet bore of the MRI scanner, moving the patient's focus from the scanner to his or her surroundings. A ceiling image panel displays images of the patient's choice. Patients can also “dock” their own electronic device to enjoy their own audio visual content. The lighting of the suite can be returned to normal lighting when required and then back to the patient's original selections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2013
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: PDC Facilities, Inc.
    Inventor: PDC Facilities, Inc.
  • Patent number: 8449169
    Abstract: An LED replacement light bulb for use in a standard AC light bulb socket is provided. The light bulb includes a body, a heat sink portion and an end cap arranged to receive DC electrical current from the AC light bulb socket where the AC electrical system has been converted to a DC electrical system. The LED replacement bulb includes a base and wires connecting the base to a plurality of LEDs or to an LED board. A quick disconnect is disposed between the base and the plurality of LEDS or the LED board to allow for easy removal and replacement of the LEDs or of the LED board. In one preferred embodiment, a lens cover is provided with stand-off legs to avoid metal to metal contact between the bulb and its surrounding lighting fixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: PDC Facilities, Inc.
    Inventors: James P. Maslowski, Elmer B. Woods, Matthew Boesel
  • Patent number: 8087203
    Abstract: A waveguide for a radio frequency door like that used in a medical imaging room allows intravenous lines and electrical conduits to be inserted through the door frame without being disconnected from the patient. The waveguide includes a door frame section, and a removable, telescoping or pivoting movable member that cooperates with the door frame section to retain the conduits. The movable member is positioned away from the door frame section during insertion and removal of the conduits from the door frame section, and is positioned adjacent the door frame section when the conduits are being retained. The dimensions and materials of the waveguide are selected to achieve attenuation of electromagnetic interference.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: PDC Facilities, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Boesel, James P. Maslowski, Dean Molstad, Steve Zwicke
  • Patent number: 7819139
    Abstract: A flow liner includes a flexible conduit having a first end and a second end. A gasket has an outside diameter and an aperture. A first portion of the first end is positioned to extend through the aperture and fold around the outside diameter such that a folded over portion of the first portion is in contact with the outer surface of the flexible conduit to define a seal therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: PDC Facilities, Inc.
    Inventors: Elmer B. Woods, Bruce A. Bliefnick, James P. Maslowski
  • Publication number: 20100154325
    Abstract: A waveguide for a radio frequency door like that used in a medical imaging room allows intravenous lines and electrical conduits to be inserted through the door frame without being disconnected from the patient. The waveguide includes a door frame section, and a removable, telescoping or pivoting movable member that cooperates with the door frame section to retain the conduits. The movable member is positioned away from the door frame section during insertion and removal of the conduits from the door frame section, and is positioned adjacent the door frame section when the conduits are being retained. The dimensions and materials of the waveguide are selected to achieve attenuation of electromagnetic interference.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2009
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Applicant: PDC FACILITIES, INC.
    Inventors: Matthew Boesel, James P. Maslowski, Dean Molstad, Steve Zwicke
  • Patent number: 7497130
    Abstract: A flow meter assembly includes a flow meter including a tube through which a fluid flows. The flow meter is operable to measure the amount of fluid flowing through the tube. A liner is positioned within the tube and is removably coupled with the tube such that fluid flowing through the tube flows through the liner without contacting an inner surface of the tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2009
    Assignee: PDC Facilities, Inc.
    Inventors: Elmer B. Woods, Bruce A. Bliefnick, James P. Maslowski
  • Patent number: 7484345
    Abstract: A filling machine operable to dispense a fluid from a fluid supply to a container having an opening and a cap configured to cover the opening. The filling machine includes a housing that defines a fill chamber and a cap removal assembly at least partially located within the fill chamber. The cap removal assembly is operable to remove the cap from the opening of the container within the fill chamber. The filling machine further includes a fill line assembly having an inlet and an outlet. The inlet is configured to be coupled to the fluid supply and the outlet is located within the fill chamber. The outlet is configured to be placed in fluid communication with the opening of the container. The fill line assembly is removably coupled to the filling machine, and fluid flowing from the fluid supply to the container flows through the fill line assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2009
    Assignee: PDC Facilities, Inc.
    Inventors: Elmer B. Woods, Bruce A. Bliefnick, James P. Maslowski
  • Patent number: 7448165
    Abstract: A door and door frame assembly having a door closing mechanism adapted to provide sufficient closing force to the door so that the door engages and sufficiently compresses a gasket between the door and the door frame to prevent electromagnetic interference, such as environmental radio frequencies, from passing between the door and door frame. The door closing mechanism moves a strike plate relative to the door frame to close the door once it is latched to the strike plate. The strike plate is moveable between an extended position and a retracted position relative to the door frame. In the extended position, the gasket is not sufficiently compressed between the door and door frame even though the door is latched. In the retracted position, the gasket is sufficiently compressed between the door and the door frame to attenuate the passage of electromagnetic interference between the door and door frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Assignee: PDC Facilities, Inc.
    Inventors: Elmer B. Woods, Bruce A. Bliefnick, Matthew Boesel
  • Publication number: 20080035227
    Abstract: A flow liner includes a flexible conduit having a first end and a second end. A gasket has an outside diameter and an aperture. A first portion of the first end is positioned to extend through the aperture and fold around the outside diameter such that a folded over portion of the first portion is in contact with the outer surface of the flexible conduit to define a seal therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2007
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Applicant: PDC FACILITIES, INC.
    Inventors: Elmer Woods, Bruce Bliefnick, James Maslowski
  • Patent number: 7285749
    Abstract: A tube sealing device for sealing a resilient thermoplastic tube. The tube sealing device includes a base that supports a resilient thermoplastic tube in a fixed position relative to the base. The heating tool and the cooling tool are coupled to the base for movement relative to each other. Relative movement between the heating tool and the base aligns the heating tool with a portion of the resilient thermoplastic tube. The heating tool operates to contact, pinch and heat the portion of the resilient thermoplastic tube. Relative movement between the cooling tool and the base aligns the cooling tool with the same portion of the resilient thermoplastic tube. The cooling tool operates to contact, pinch and cool the resilient thermoplastic tube to form a seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2007
    Assignee: PDC Facilities, Inc.
    Inventors: Elmer B. Woods, Bruce A. Bliefnick, Robert M. Slemin
  • Publication number: 20070119121
    Abstract: A filling machine operable to dispense a fluid from a fluid supply to a container having an opening and a cap configured to cover the opening. The filling machine includes a housing that defines a fill chamber and a cap removal assembly at least partially located within the fill chamber. The cap removal assembly is operable to remove the cap from the opening of the container within the fill chamber. The filling machine further includes a fill line assembly having an inlet and an outlet. The inlet is configured to be coupled to the fluid supply and the outlet is located within the fill chamber. The outlet is configured to be placed in fluid communication with the opening of the container. The fill line assembly is removably coupled to the filling machine, and fluid flowing from the fluid supply to the container flows through the fill line assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2006
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Applicant: PDC FACILITIES, INC.
    Inventors: Elmer Woods, Bruce Bliefnick, James Maslowski
  • Publication number: 20060086051
    Abstract: A door and door frame assembly having a door closing mechanism adapted to provide sufficient closing force to the door so that the door engages and sufficiently compresses a gasket between the door and the door frame to prevent electromagnetic interference, such as environmental radio frequencies, from passing between the door and door frame. The door closing mechanism moves a strike plate relative to the door frame to close the door once it is latched to the strike plate. The strike plate is moveable between an extended position and a retracted position relative to the door frame. In the extended position, the gasket is not sufficiently compressed between the door and door frame even though the door is latched. In the retracted position, the gasket is sufficiently compressed between the door and the door frame to attenuate the passage of electromagnetic interference between the door and door frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2004
    Publication date: April 27, 2006
    Applicant: PDC Facilities, Inc.
    Inventors: Elmer Woods, Bruce Bliefnick, Matthew Boesel
  • Publication number: 20060010991
    Abstract: A flow meter assembly includes a flow meter including a tube through which a fluid flows. The flow meter is operable to measure the amount of fluid flowing through the tube. A liner is positioned within the tube and is removably coupled with the tube such that fluid flowing through the tube flows through the liner without contacting an inner surface of the tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2005
    Publication date: January 19, 2006
    Applicant: PDC Facilities, Inc.
    Inventors: Elmer Woods, Bruce Bliefnick, James Maslowski