Patents by Inventor Daniel James Finney
Daniel James Finney 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).
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Publication number: 20240050739Abstract: A Wearable Cardiac Defibrillator (WCD) system is configured to be worn by a patient who carries a mobile communication device. The mobile communication device has a user interface that is configured to enable the patient to enter wireless inputs. The WCD system includes a communication module that is configured to establish a local comlink with the mobile communication device. The WCD system also includes a tethered action unit that has a user interface configured to enable the patient to enter action inputs. The WCD system can perform some of its functions in response to the action inputs or to the wireless inputs. Since the wireless inputs can be provided from the mobile communication device instead of the action unit, the patient is less likely to attract attention when entering them, and thus exhibit better compliance.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2023Publication date: February 15, 2024Applicant: West Affum Holdings DACInventors: David Peter Finch, Phillip Dewey Foshee, JR., Erick Michael Roane, Laura Marie Gustavson, Kenneth F. Cowan, Robert Reuben Buchanan, Daniel James Finney, Jason W. Fouts, Gregory T. Kavounas
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Publication number: 20230372702Abstract: In embodiments, a wearable cardiac defibrillation (WCD) system includes one or more flexible ECG electrodes. The WCD system may have a support structure that is dimensioned to be worn so as to press the electrodes towards the body of the patient. The electrodes may be made from appropriate material so as to flex in order to match a contour of the body of the patient. An advantage over the prior art is that the flexible electrode may make better electrical contact with the patient's skin, and therefore provide a better ECG signal for the WCD system to perform its diagnosis.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2023Publication date: November 23, 2023Applicant: West Affum Holdings DACInventors: William Edward Crone, Dallas Eugene Meeker, Robert Reuben Buchanan, Douglas Keith Medema, David Peter Finch, Laura Marie Gustavson, Daniel James Finney
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Patent number: 11794005Abstract: A Wearable Cardiac Defibrillator (WCD) system is configured to be worn by a patient who carries a mobile communication device. The mobile communication device has a user interface that is configured to enable the patient to enter wireless inputs. The WCD system includes a communication module that is configured to establish a local comlink with the mobile communication device. The WCD system also includes a tethered action unit that has a user interface configured to enable the patient to enter action inputs. The WCD system can perform some of its functions in response to the action inputs or to the wireless inputs. Since the wireless inputs can be provided from the mobile communication device instead of the action unit, the patient is less likely to attract attention when entering them, and thus exhibit better compliance.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2022Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: West Affum Holdings DACInventors: David Peter Finch, Phillip Dewey Foshee, Jr., Erick Michael Roane, Laura Marie Gustavson, Kenneth F. Cowan, Robert Reuben Buchanan, Daniel James Finney, Jason W. Fouts, Gregory T. Kavounas
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Patent number: 11745006Abstract: In embodiments, a wearable cardiac defibrillation (WCD) system includes one or more flexible ECG electrodes. The WCD system may have a support structure that is dimensioned to be worn so as to press the electrodes towards the body of the patient. The electrodes may be made from appropriate material so as to flex in order to match a contour of the body of the patient. An advantage over the prior art is that the flexible electrode may make better electrical contact with the patient's skin, and therefore provide a better ECG signal for the WCD system to perform its diagnosis.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2021Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: West Affum Holdings DACInventors: William Edward Crone, Dallas Eugene Meeker, Robert Rueben Buchanan, Douglas Keith Medema, David Peter Finch, Laura Marie Gustavson, Daniel James Finney
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Publication number: 20230201571Abstract: A supportive clothing article for a wearable cardioverter defibrillator (WCD), including a belt, the belt including a first end with a first portion of a fastener and a second end with a second portion of the fastener, wherein the belt is structured to fasten around the torso of patient below the chest area of the patient, the belt including a first conductive mesh portion adjacent the first end of the belt or the second end of the belt, two straps, a back portion extending from the belt at an intermediary position on the belt to each of the two straps, the back portion including a conductive mesh, a first support receptacle attached to and extending from the belt and attachable to one of the two straps, and a second support receptacle attached to and extending from the belt and attachable to the other of the two straps.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2023Publication date: June 29, 2023Applicant: WEST AFFUM HOLDINGS DACInventors: Laura Marie Gustavson, Kerstin Dorst, Angela M. Stewart, Pamela F. Breske, Amanda K. Hall, Garrett McCann Kotlarchik, Dallas Eugene Meeker, Daniel James Finney, Eduard Johann Deml, Robert Reuben Buchanan, David Peter Finch, Phillip Dewey Foshee, JR., Douglas Keith Medema, Kenneth F. Cowan
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Patent number: 11617880Abstract: A supportive clothing article for a wearable cardioverter defibrillator (WCD), including a belt, the belt including a first end with a first portion of a fastener and a second end with a second portion of the fastener, wherein the belt is structured to fasten around the torso of patient below the chest area of the patient, the belt including a first conductive mesh portion adjacent the first end of the belt or the second end of the belt, two straps, a back portion extending from the belt at an intermediary position on the belt to each of the two straps, the back portion including a conductive mesh, a first support receptacle attached to and extending from the belt and attachable to one of the two straps, and a second support receptacle attached to and extending from the belt and attachable to the other of the two straps.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2021Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: West Affum Holdings DACInventors: Laura Marie Gustavson, Kerstin Dorst, Angela M. Stewart, Pamela Breske, Jr., Amanda K. Hall, Garrett McCann Kotlarchik, Dallas Eugene Meeker, Daniel James Finney, Eduard Johann Deml, Robert Reuben Buchanan, David Peter Finch, Phillip Dewey Foshee, Jr., Douglas Keith Medema, Kenneth F. Cowan
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Publication number: 20220313989Abstract: A Wearable Cardiac Defibrillator (WCD) system is configured to be worn by a patient who carries a mobile communication device. The mobile communication device has a user interface that is configured to enable the patient to enter wireless inputs. The WCD system includes a communication module that is configured to establish a local comlink with the mobile communication device. The WCD system also includes a tethered action unit that has a user interface configured to enable the patient to enter action inputs. The WCD system can perform some of its functions in response to the action inputs or to the wireless inputs. Since the wireless inputs can be provided from the mobile communication device instead of the action unit, the patient is less likely to attract attention when entering them, and thus exhibit better compliance.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2022Publication date: October 6, 2022Applicant: West Affum Holdings Corp.Inventors: David Peter Finch, Phillip Dewey Foshee, JR., Erick Michael Roane, Laura Marie Gustavson, Kenneth F. Cowan, Robert Reuben Buchanan, Daniel James Finney, Jason W. Fouts, Gregory T. Kavounas
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Patent number: 11376425Abstract: A Wearable Cardiac Defibrillator (WCD) system is configured to be worn by a patient who carries a mobile communication device. The mobile communication device has a user interface that is configured to enable the patient to enter wireless inputs. The WCD system includes a communication module that is configured to establish a local comlink with the mobile communication device. The WCD system also includes a tethered action unit that has a user interface configured to enable the patient to enter action inputs. The WCD system can perform some of its functions in response to the action inputs or to the wireless inputs. Since the wireless inputs can be provided from the mobile communication device instead of the action unit, the patient is less likely to attract attention when entering them, and thus exhibit better compliance.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2019Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Assignee: West Affum Holdings Corp.Inventors: David Peter Finch, Phillip Dewey Foshee, Jr., Erick Michael Roane, Laura Marie Gustavson, Kenneth F. Cowan, Robert Reuben Buchanan, Daniel James Finney, Jason W. Fouts, Gregory T Kavounas
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Publication number: 20210379363Abstract: In embodiments, a wearable cardiac defibrillation (WCD) system includes one or more flexible ECG electrodes. The WCD system may have a support structure that is dimensioned to be worn so as to press the electrodes towards the body of the patient. The electrodes may be made from appropriate material so as to flex in order to match a contour of the body of the patient. An advantage over the prior art is that the flexible electrode may make better electrical contact with the patient's skin, and therefore provide a better ECG signal for the WCD system to perform its diagnosis.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2021Publication date: December 9, 2021Applicant: West Affum Holdings Corp.Inventors: William Edward Crone, Dallas Eugene Meeker, Robert Rueben Buchanan, Douglas Keith Medema, David Peter Finch, Laura Marie Gustavson, Daniel James Finney
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Publication number: 20210316134Abstract: A supportive clothing article for a wearable cardioverter defibrillator (WCD), including a belt, the belt including a first end with a first portion of a fastener and a second end with a second portion of the fastener, wherein the belt is structured to fasten around the torso of patient below the chest area of the patient, the belt including a first conductive mesh portion adjacent the first end of the belt or the second end of the belt, two straps, a back portion extending from the belt at an intermediary position on the belt to each of the two straps, the back portion including a conductive mesh, a first support receptacle attached to and extending from the belt and attachable to one of the two straps, and a second support receptacle attached to and extending from the belt and attachable to the other of the two straps.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2021Publication date: October 14, 2021Applicant: West Affum Holdings Corp.Inventors: Laura Marie Gustavson, Kerstin Dorst, Angela M. Stewart, Pamela Breske, JR., Amanda K. Hall, Garrett McCann Kotlarchik, Dallas Eugene Meeker, Daniel James Finney, Eduard Johann Deml, Robert Reuben Buchanan, David Peter Finch, Phillip Dewey Foshee, JR., Douglas Keith Medema, Kenneth F. Cowan
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Patent number: 11097094Abstract: In embodiments, a wearable cardiac defibrillation (WCD) system includes one or more flexible ECG electrodes. The WCD system may have a support structure that is dimensioned to be worn so as to press the electrodes towards the body of the patient. The electrodes may be made from appropriate material so as to flex in order to match a contour of the body of the patient. An advantage over the prior art is that the flexible electrode may make better electrical contact with the patient's skin, and therefore provide a better ECG signal for the WCD system to perform its diagnosis.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2020Date of Patent: August 24, 2021Assignee: West Affum Holdings Corp.Inventors: William Edward Crone, Dallas Eugene Meeker, Robert Rueben Buchanan, Douglas Keith Medema, David Peter Finch, Laura Marie Gustavson, Daniel James Finney
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Patent number: 10926080Abstract: A supportive clothing article for a wearable cardioverter defibrillator (WCD), including a belt, the belt including a first end with a first portion of a fastener and a second end with a second portion of the fastener, wherein the belt is structured to fasten around the torso of patient below the chest area of the patient, the belt including a first conductive mesh portion adjacent the first end of the belt or the second end of the belt, two straps, a back portion extending from the belt at an intermediary position on the belt to each of the two straps, the back portion including a conductive mesh, a first support receptacle attached to and extending from the belt and attachable to one of the two straps, and a second support receptacle attached to and extending from the belt and attachable to the other of the two straps.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2018Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: West Affum Holdings Corp.Inventors: Laura Marie Gustavson, Kerstin Dorst, Angela M. Stewart, Pamela Breske, Amanda K. Hall, Garrett McCann Kotlarchik, Dallas Eugene Meeker, Daniel James Finney, Eduard Deml, Robert Reuben Buchanan, David Peter Finch, Phillip Dewey Foshee, Douglas Keith Medema, Kenneth F. Cowan
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Publication number: 20200360682Abstract: In embodiments, a wearable cardiac defibrillation (WCD) system includes one or more flexible ECG electrodes. The WCD system may have a support structure that is dimensioned to be worn so as to press the electrodes towards the body of the patient. The electrodes may be made from appropriate material so as to flex in order to match a contour of the body of the patient. An advantage over the prior art is that the flexible electrode may make better electrical contact with the patient's skin, and therefore provide a better ECG signal for the WCD system to perform its diagnosis.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2020Publication date: November 19, 2020Applicant: West Affum Holdings Corp.Inventors: William Edward Crone, Dallas Eugene Meeker, Robert Rueben Buchanan, Douglas Keith Medema, David Peter Finch, Laura Marie Gustavson, Daniel James Finney
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Publication number: 20200147368Abstract: A Wearable Cardiac Defibrillator (WCD) system is configured to be worn by a patient who carries a mobile communication device. The mobile communication device has a user interface that is configured to enable the patient to enter wireless inputs. The WCD system includes a communication module that is configured to establish a local comlink with the mobile communication device. The WCD system also includes a tethered action unit that has a user interface configured to enable the patient to enter action inputs. The WCD system can perform some of its functions in response to the action inputs or to the wireless inputs. Since the wireless inputs can be provided from the mobile communication device instead of the action unit, the patient is less likely to attract attention when entering them, and thus exhibit better compliance.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2019Publication date: May 14, 2020Applicant: West Affum Holdings Corp.Inventors: David Peter Finch, Phillip Dewey Foshee, JR., Erick Michael Roane, Laura Marie Gustavson, Kenneth F. Cowan, Robert Reuben Buchanan, Daniel James Finney, Jason W. Fouts, Gregory T. Kavounas
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Patent number: 10632302Abstract: In embodiments, a wearable cardiac defibrillation (WCD) system includes one or more electrode assemblies. The WCD system may have a support structure that is dimensioned to be worn so as to press the electrode assembly towards the body of the patient. The electrode assembly may have an electrode, and a compressible pillow structure that is compressed when the electrode assembly is pressed towards the body of the patient.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2018Date of Patent: April 28, 2020Assignee: West Affum Holdings Corp.Inventors: William Edward Crone, Dallas Eugene Meeker, Robert Reuben Buchanan, Douglas Keith Medema, David Peter Finch, Laura Marie Gustavson, Daniel James Finney
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Patent number: 10471252Abstract: A Wearable Cardiac Defibrillator (WCD) system is configured to be worn by a patient who carries a mobile communication device. The mobile communication device has a user interface that is configured to enable the patient to enter wireless inputs. The WCD system includes a communication module that is configured to establish a local comlink with the mobile communication device. The WCD system also includes a tethered action unit that has a user interface configured to enable the patient to enter action inputs. The WCD system can perform some of its functions in response to the action inputs or to the wireless inputs. Since the wireless inputs can be provided from the mobile communication device instead of the action unit, the patient is less likely to attract attention when entering them, and thus exhibit better compliance.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2018Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Assignee: WEST AFFUM HOLDINGS CORP.Inventors: David Peter Finch, Phillip Dewey Foshee, Jr., Erick Michael Roane, Laura Marie Gustavson, Kenneth F. Cowan, Robert Reuben Buchanan, Daniel James Finney, Jason W. Fouts, Gregory T. Kavounas
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Publication number: 20190140226Abstract: A rotating battery handle design is disclosed along with various means and mechanisms for latching the battery into an electronics enclosure. This disclosure provides a secure latching method with improved ergonomics for elderly patients.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2018Publication date: May 9, 2019Inventors: Quan Hoang Nguyen, Robert Reuben Buchanan, Dallas Eugene Meeker, Daniel James Finney, Sena Janky
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Publication number: 20190134379Abstract: A supportive clothing article for a wearable cardioverter defibrillator (WCD), including a belt, the belt including a first end with a first portion of a fastener and a second end with a second portion of the fastener, wherein the belt is structured to fasten around the torso of patient below the chest area of the patient, the belt including a first conductive mesh portion adjacent the first end of the belt or the second end of the belt, two straps, a back portion extending from the belt at an intermediary position on the belt to each of the two straps, the back portion including a conductive mesh, a first support receptacle attached to and extending from the belt and attachable to one of the two straps, and a second support receptacle attached to and extending from the belt and attachable to the other of the two straps.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2018Publication date: May 9, 2019Inventors: Laura Marie Gustavson, Kerstin Dorst, Angela M. Stewart, Pamela Breske, Amanda K. Hall, Garrett McCann Kotlarchik, Dallas Eugene Meeker, Daniel James Finney, Eduard Deml, Robert Reuben Buchanan, David Peter Finch, Phillip Dewey Foshee, Douglas Keith Medema, Kenneth F. Cowan
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Publication number: 20190060644Abstract: A Wearable Cardiac Defibrillator (WCD) system is configured to be worn by a patient who carries a mobile communication device. The mobile communication device has a user interface that is configured to enable the patient to enter wireless inputs. The WCD system includes a communication module that is configured to establish a local comlink with the mobile communication device. The WCD system also includes a tethered action unit that has a user interface configured to enable the patient to enter action inputs. The WCD system can perform some of its functions in response to the action inputs or to the wireless inputs. Since the wireless inputs can be provided from the mobile communication device instead of the action unit, the patient is less likely to attract attention when entering them, and thus exhibit better compliance.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2018Publication date: February 28, 2019Inventors: David Peter Finch, Phillip Dewey Foshee, JR., Erick Michael Roane, Laura Marie Gustavson, Kenneth F. Cowan, Robert Reuben Buchanan, Daniel James Finney, Jason W. Fouts, Gregory T. Kavounas
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Patent number: D913928Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2018Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignee: West Affum Holdings Corp.Inventors: Quan Hoang Nguyen, Robert Reuben Buchanan, Dallas Eugene Meeker, Daniel James Finney, Sena Janky