Patents by Inventor Bruce Gilland

Bruce Gilland 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).

  • Patent number: 8452366
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein may include systems and methods for monitoring physiological parameters of a patient. Specifically, embodiments disclose the use of a flexible circuitry in a medical sensor that is small and lightweight and easily bendable, such that it may be comfortably affixed to a patient while also providing added electronic functions, such as digital conversion and wireless capability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventor: Bruce Gilland
  • Publication number: 20110029865
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes the use of virtual control structures on medial devices, such as medical monitors. The virtual control structures may be implemented as virtual knobs, virtual sliders, or as other structures suitable for adjusting an operational parameter of the medical or other device. When displayed on a touch screen, the virtual control structures may be manipulated to adjust the operational parameter. When not in use, the virtual control structure may be hidden or minimized, allowing the touch screen to be primarily used for the display of patient data or operational data for the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2009
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Applicant: Nellcor Puritan Bennett LLC
    Inventors: Bruce Gilland, Bryan Hansen
  • Publication number: 20100234706
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein may include systems and methods for monitoring physiological parameters of a patient. Specifically, embodiments disclose the use of a flexible circuitry in a medical sensor that is small and lightweight and easily bendable, such that it may be comfortably affixed to a patient while also providing added electronic functions, such as digital conversion and wireless capability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2009
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Applicant: Nellcor Puritan Bennett LLC
    Inventor: Bruce Gilland