Patents by Inventor Brian S. Fuehrlein

Brian S. Fuehrlein has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Devices, Systems And Methods For Plethysmographic Monitoring At The Nose
    Publication number: 20140155713
    Abstract: The present invention relates to optimized gas supply utilizing photoplethysmography. Flow rate, pressure or amount of gas is adjusted as a function of blood oxygen saturation data, photoplethysmography signals, or both, obtained from the pulse oximeter probe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2013
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC.
    Inventors: Richard J. Melker, Brian S. Fuehrlein
  • Methods And Systems For Respiratory Monitoring With Photoplethysmography
    Publication number: 20140155704
    Abstract: The present invention relates to optimized gas supply utilizing photoplethysmography. Flow rate, pressure or amount of gas is adjusted as a function of blood oxygen saturation data, photoplethysmography signals, or both, obtained from the pulse oximeter probe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2013
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC.
    Inventors: Richard J. Melker, Brian S. Fuehrlein
  • Methods And Systems For Monitoring Respiration With Photoplethysmography
    Publication number: 20140094670
    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: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC.
    Inventors: Richard J. Melker, Brian S. Fuehrlein
  • 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