Patents by Inventor Chris R. Roberts

Chris R. Roberts 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).

  • Publication number: 20240122489
    Abstract: An adapter includes a substantially rigid body having a distal portion, a proximal portion, a central opening formed at least in part by an inner wall of the body, and a longitudinal axis extending substantially centrally through the opening. The distal portion includes an annular ring having a top surface and a ridge disposed opposite the top surface, the ridge extending substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The distal. The adapter also includes a seal configured to form a substantially fluid-tight seal with a surface of a fitting removably attachable to the adapter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventors: Raymond A. Lia, Chris R. Roberts, Robert L. Vivenzio, Jeffrey J. Perkins, Thaddeus J. Wawro, Scott A. Martin, Sean R. Karla
  • Patent number: 11915826
    Abstract: An example device is configured to capture an image of a patient. The devices includes a camera configured to capture the image of the patient. The device further: captures contextual data associated with the image; allows a caregiver to select the image to be stored; forwards the image and the contextual data to a remote server for processing using artificial intelligence; and receives a proposed diagnosis from the remote server based upon the image and the contextual data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Welch Allyn, Inc.
    Inventors: John A. Lane, Chris R. Roberts, Thomas A. Gurgol, WonKyung McSweeney
  • Patent number: 11857295
    Abstract: An adapter includes a substantially rigid body having a distal portion, a proximal portion, a central opening formed at least in part by an inner wall of the body, and a longitudinal axis extending substantially centrally through the opening. The distal portion includes an annular ring having a top surface and a ridge disposed opposite the top surface, the ridge extending substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The distal. The adapter also includes a seal configured to form a substantially fluid-tight seal with a surface of a fitting removably attachable to the adapter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: WELCH ALLYN, INC.
    Inventors: Sean R. Karla, Raymond A. Lia, Scott A. Martin, Robert L Vivenzio, Thaddeus J. Wawro, Chris R. Roberts, Jeffrey J. Perkins
  • Publication number: 20230165540
    Abstract: A device for monitoring a patient determines a set of predicted physiological variables using a model trained from physiological variables collected from the patient. The device receives a set of measured physiological variables and a motion measurement. The device compares the set of measured physiological variables to the set of predicted physiological variables to determine a residual vector. The device classifies the residual vector using a vector motion error based on the motion measurement, and performs an action based on the classification of the residual vector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2022
    Publication date: June 1, 2023
    Inventors: WonKyung McSweeney, Allen R. Hart, Christopher L. Long, Rebecca Quilty-Koval, Chris R. Roberts
  • Publication number: 20230141460
    Abstract: A medical device includes a handle portion downwardly extending from an examination portion. The handle portion has opposing upper and lower open ends and a through cavity extending therebetween. An illumination assembly mounted within the open upper end of cavity includes a housing, at least one battery disposed within the housing, and an LED disposed at the distal end of an arm extending from the housing. The housing is mounted through the open upper end of the through cavity. According to at least one version, the at least one battery can be removed without removing the housing from the handle portion. The extending arm is supported by the examination portion and configured to provide illumination to a medical target. The medical device can include a vaginal speculum, sigmoidoscope, laryngoscope, anoscope, or other hand-held medical device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2022
    Publication date: May 11, 2023
    Applicant: Welch Allyn,Inc.
    Inventors: Robert L. Vivenzio, Raymond A. Lia, Chris R. Roberts
  • Publication number: 20230081432
    Abstract: A patient monitoring device initiates an interval mode that includes measuring blood pressure at predetermined intervals over a predetermined period of time. The device takes a first blood pressure measurement at one of the predetermined intervals, and determines whether the first blood pressure measurement is abnormal. The device takes a second blood pressure measurement after a predetermined delay when the first blood pressure measurement is determined abnormal. The device compares the first and second blood pressure measurements to confirm whether the first blood pressure measurement is abnormal. The device triggers an alarm when the first blood pressure measurement is confirmed as abnormal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2022
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Inventors: WonKyung McSweeney, Alexandre Hernandez Froio, David L. Kellner, Matthew Kinsley, Rebecca Quilty-Koval, Chris R. Roberts, Tyson B. Whitaker
  • Publication number: 20230009364
    Abstract: A method for identifying a skin abnormality including using an imaging device, the imaging device including a lighting member for directing light toward a target surface, the lighting member including a plurality of lighting elements, and a filter member positioned between the lighting member and the target surface, the filter member including a plurality of filter elements, capturing a plurality of images of the target surface, each of the plurality of images captured when illuminating a different one or more of the plurality of lighting elements, compiling the plurality of images into a data package, transmitting the data package to a server for processing the data package, and determining, at the server, a presence of an abnormality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2022
    Publication date: January 12, 2023
    Applicant: WELCH ALLYN, INC.
    Inventors: John Lane, Tyson B. Whitaker, Matthew J. Kinsley, Chris R. Roberts, David L. Kellner
  • Patent number: 11547291
    Abstract: A medical device includes a handle portion downwardly extending from an examination portion. The handle portion has opposing upper and lower open ends and a through cavity extending therebetween. An illumination assembly mounted within the open upper end of cavity includes a housing, at least one battery disposed within the housing, and an LED disposed at the distal end of an arm extending from the housing. The housing is mounted through the open upper end of the through cavity. According to at least one version, the at least one battery can be removed without removing the housing from the handle portion. The extending arm is supported by the examination portion and configured to provide illumination to a medical target. The medical device can include a vaginal speculum, sigmoidoscope, laryngoscope, anoscope, or other hand-held medical device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: Welch Allyn, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert L. Vivenzio, Raymond A. Lia, Chris R. Roberts
  • Publication number: 20220287565
    Abstract: An example method includes identifying at least one first parameter of a patient detected during a time interval and identifying a second parameter of the patient detected during the time interval. A position of the individual during the time interval is determined based on the second parameter. Based on determining that the position of the patient is substantially unchanged during the time interval, the example further includes transmitting data identifying the patient and indicating the at least one first parameter to an electronic medical record (EMR) system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2022
    Publication date: September 15, 2022
    Inventors: Ching Yue Yeung, Chris R. Roberts, Christopher L. Long, WonKyung McSweeney, Dan Onwona Debrah, Stacie L. Brough, Tiffany L. Moon, Rachel L. Williamson, Jennifer Bergstrom
  • Patent number: 11406257
    Abstract: A vision screening system for testing the vision of a patient is described herein. The vision screening system may include a vision screening device configured to perform a number of vision screening tests. For example, the system may be configured to determine or generate a graphical representation for display to the patient, via the vision screening device, to evaluate the health of the patient's vision and/or detect abnormal vision behavior. The system may be configured to evaluate image/video data recorded by the vision screening device to determine measurements associated with the patient during the vision screening. The system may be configured to analyze the measurements to generate a diagnosis recommendation associated with the vision of the patient. The system may also be configured to display the recommendation and/or the measurements, along with additional screening data, to a tester conducting the vision test.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: Welch Allyn, Inc.
    Inventors: John A. Lane, Chris R. Roberts, David L. Kellner, Eric J. Laurin, Zachary K. Boronka
  • Patent number: 11246482
    Abstract: A vision screening apparatus conducts a photorefraction ocular screening test to generate refractive error data. Based on the refractive error data, a Snellen equivalent is determined. An evaluated person distance from the vision screening apparatus is also determined and used to generate an adjusted optotype size. The vision screening apparatus displays the optotype, adjusted for the Snellen equivalent and the evaluated person distance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: Welch Allyn, Inc.
    Inventors: John A. Lane, Ervin Goldfain, Megan Schneider, Yaolong Lou, David L. Kellner, Mathias Mereles, Chris R. Roberts, Tyson B. Whitaker
  • Publication number: 20210045642
    Abstract: An adapter includes a substantially rigid body having a distal portion, a proximal portion, a central opening formed at least in part by an inner wall of the body, and a longitudinal axis extending substantially centrally through the opening. The distal portion includes an annular ring having a top surface and a ridge disposed opposite the top surface, the ridge extending substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The distal. The adapter also includes a seal configured to form a substantially fluid-tight seal with a surface of a fitting removably attachable to the adapter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2020
    Publication date: February 18, 2021
    Inventors: Sean R. Karla, Raymond A. Lia, Scott A. Martin, Robert L. Vivenzio, Thaddeus J. Wawro, Chris R. Roberts, Jeffrey J. Perkins
  • Publication number: 20200388383
    Abstract: An example device is configured to capture an image of a patient. The devices includes a camera configured to capture the image of the patient. The device further: captures contextual data associated with the image; allows a caregiver to select the image to be stored; forwards the image and the contextual data to a remote server for processing using artificial intelligence; and receives a proposed diagnosis from the remote server based upon the image and the contextual data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2020
    Publication date: December 10, 2020
    Inventors: John A. Lane, Chris R. Roberts, Thomas A. Gurgol, WonKyung McSweeney
  • Patent number: 10820812
    Abstract: An adapter includes a substantially rigid body having a distal portion, a proximal portion, a central opening formed at least in part by an inner wall of the body, and a longitudinal axis extending substantially centrally through the opening. The distal portion includes an annular ring having a top surface and a ridge disposed opposite the top surface, the ridge extending substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The distal. The adapter also includes a seal configured to form a substantially fluid-tight seal with a surface of a fitting removably attachable to the adapter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: Welch Allyn, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean R. Karla, Raymond A. Lia, Scott A. Martin, Robert L. Vivenzio, Thaddeus J. Wawro, Chris R. Roberts, Jeffrey J. Perkins
  • Publication number: 20200337541
    Abstract: A medical device includes a handle portion downwardly extending from an examination portion. The handle portion has opposing upper and lower open ends and a through cavity extending therebetween. An illumination assembly mounted within the open upper end of cavity includes a housing, at least one battery disposed within the housing, and an LED disposed at the distal end of an arm extending from the housing. The housing is mounted through the open upper end of the through cavity. According to at least one version, the at least one battery can be removed without removing the housing from the handle portion. The extending arm is supported by the examination portion and configured to provide illumination to a medical target. The medical device can include a vaginal speculum, sigmoidoscope, laryngoscope, anoscope, or other hand-held medical device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2020
    Publication date: October 29, 2020
    Inventors: Robert L. Vivenzio, Raymond A. Lia, Chris R. Roberts
  • Publication number: 20200029802
    Abstract: A vision screening system for testing the vision of a patient is described herein. The vision screening system may include a vision screening device configured to perform a number of vision screening tests. For example, the system may be configured to determine or generate a graphical representation for display to the patient, via the vision screening device, to evaluate the health of the patient's vision and/or detect abnormal vision behavior. The system may be configured to evaluate image/video data recorded by the vision screening device to determine measurements associated with the patient during the vision screening. The system may be configured to analyze the measurements to generate a diagnosis recommendation associated with the vision of the patient. The system may also be configured to display the recommendation and/or the measurements, along with additional screening data, to a tester conducting the vision test.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2019
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Inventors: John A. Lane, Chris R. Roberts, David L. Kellner, Eric J. Laurin, Zachary K. Boronka
  • Publication number: 20200008694
    Abstract: An adapter includes a substantially rigid body having a distal portion, a proximal portion, a central opening formed at least in part by an inner wall of the body, and a longitudinal axis extending substantially centrally through the opening. The distal portion includes an annular ring having a top surface and a ridge disposed opposite the top surface, the ridge extending substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The distal. The adapter also includes a seal configured to form a substantially fluid-tight seal with a surface of a fitting removably attachable to the adapter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2019
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Inventors: Sean R. Karla, Raymond A. Lia, Scott A. Martin, Robert L. Vivenzio, Thaddeus J. Wawro, Chris R. Roberts, Jeffrey J. Perkins
  • Patent number: 10413199
    Abstract: An adapter includes a substantially rigid body having a distal portion, a proximal portion, a central opening formed at least in part by an inner wall of the body, and a longitudinal axis extending substantially centrally through the opening. The distal portion includes an annular ring having a top surface and a ridge disposed opposite the top surface, the ridge extending substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The distal. The adapter also includes a seal configured to form a substantially fluid-tight seal with a surface of a fitting removably attachable to the adapter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: Welch Allyn, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean R. Karla, Raymond A. Lia, Scott A. Martin, Robert L. Vivenzio, Thaddeus J. Wawro, Chris R. Roberts, Jeffrey J. Perkins
  • Publication number: 20190125199
    Abstract: An adapter includes a substantially rigid body having a distal portion, a proximal portion, a central opening formed at least in part by an inner wall of the body, and a longitudinal axis extending substantially centrally through the opening. The distal portion includes an annular ring having a top surface and a ridge disposed opposite the top surface, the ridge extending substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The distal. The adapter also includes a seal configured to form a substantially fluid-tight seal with a surface of a fitting removably attachable to the adapter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2018
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Inventors: Sean R. Karla, Robert L. Vivenzio, Thaddeus J. Wawro, Raymond A. Lia, Scott A. Martin, Chris R. Roberts, Jeffrey J. Perkins
  • Publication number: 20190125183
    Abstract: A vision screening apparatus conducts a photorefraction ocular screening test to generate refractive error data. Based on the refractive error data, a Snellen equivalent is determined. An evaluated person distance from the vision screening apparatus is also determined and used to generate an adjusted optotype size. The vision screening apparatus displays the optotype, adjusted for the Snellen equivalent and the evaluated person distance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2018
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Inventors: John A. Lane, Ervin Goldfain, Megan Schneider, Yaolong Lou, David L. Kellner, Mathias Mereles, Chris R. Roberts, Tyson B. Whitaker