Patents by Inventor David Besko

David Besko 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).

  • Device for securing a medical sensor
    Patent number: 9049893
    Abstract: According to various embodiments, a medical device may include a hat and an annular securing device coupled to the hat and configured to adjustably secure the hat to a patient's body. The annular securing device may be configured to reduce in circumference when at least one end of the annular securing device is pulled in an axial direction. The medical device may also include a sensor disposed on the hat or annular securing device. The sensor may be configured to communicatively couple to the patient's body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: COVIDIEN LP
    Inventors: Edward M. McKenna, Jr., David Besko
  • Medical sensor with compressible light barrier and technique for using the same
    Patent number: 8805463
    Abstract: According to various embodiments, a medical sensor assembly may include compressible light barriers configured to prevent undesired light from being detected. The compressible light barriers may protrude from the surface of the sensor. However, when applied to the tissue, the compressible light barriers may be compressed to the point of being substantially flush with the tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Edward M. McKenna, David Besko
  • Medical sensor with flexible components and technique for using the same
    Patent number: 8781548
    Abstract: According to various embodiments, a hat-based or headband sensor assembly may include thin or flexible optical sensing components, such as optical fibers or ultra thin emitters or detectors. In embodiments, the sensor assembly may be a hat-based sensor that includes a gripping region, for example on the inside of the hat band, to help secure the hat to a patient's head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: David Besko, Edward M. McKenna
  • Y-shaped ear sensor with strain relief
    Patent number: 8768426
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to sensors for use on a patient's ear. The sensors as provided may be Y-shaped and configured to be retained on an ear with the forks of the Y-shape positioned below the main branch of the Y. In particular embodiments, the Y-shaped sensors may be affixed to the patient at locations on the head or neck to relieve strain and reduce the effects of motion on the optical components of the sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Charles Haisley, David Besko, John Battista, Casey V. Medina, Paul Von Der Lippe
  • MEDICAL SENSOR WITH COMPRESSIBLE LIGHT BARRIER AND TECHNIQUE FOR USING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20130317330
    Abstract: According to various embodiments, a medical sensor assembly may include compressible light barriers configured to prevent undesired light from being detected. The compressible light barriers may protrude from the surface of the sensor. However, when applied to the tissue, the compressible light barriers may be compressed to the point of being substantially flush with the tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Edward M. McKenna, David Besko
  • Flexible bandage ear sensor
    Patent number: 8577435
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to sensors for use on a patient's ear. The sensors as provided may be disposable and configured to be retained on an ear with a biasing mechanism. In particular embodiments, the biasing mechanism is a sliding clip that is configured to bias a first portion and a second portion of a sensor body towards one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Charles Haisley, David Besko
  • Medical sensor with compressible light barrier and technique for using the same
    Patent number: 8515515
    Abstract: According to various embodiments, a medical sensor assembly may include compressible light barriers configured to prevent undesired light from being detected. The compressible light barriers may protrude from the surface of the sensor. However, when applied to the tissue, the compressible light barriers may be compressed to the point of being substantially flush with the tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Edward M. McKenna, David Besko
  • Y-SHAPED EAR SENSOR WITH STRAIN RELIEF
    Publication number: 20120253152
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to sensors for use on a patient's ear. The sensors as provided may be Y-shaped and configured to be retained on an ear with the forks of the Y-shape positioned below the main branch of the Y. In particular embodiments, the Y-shaped sensors may be affixed to the patient at locations on the head or neck to relieve strain and reduce the effects of motion on the optical components of the sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2011
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: Nellcor Puritan Bennett LLC
    Inventors: Charles Haisley, David Besko, John Battista, Casey V. Medina, Paul Von Der Lippe
  • FLEXIBLE BANDAGE EAR SENSOR
    Publication number: 20120253148
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to sensors for use on a patient's ear. The sensors as provided may be disposable and configured to be retained on an ear with a biasing mechanism. In particular embodiments, the biasing mechanism is a sliding clip that is configured to bias a first portion and a second portion of a sensor body towards one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2011
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: Nellcor Puritan Bennett LLC
    Inventors: Charles Haisley, David Besko
  • DEVICE FOR SECURING A MEDICAL SENSOR
    Publication number: 20120216335
    Abstract: According to various embodiments, a medical device may include a hat and an annular securing device coupled to the hat and configured to adjustably secure the hat to a patient's body. The annular securing device may be configured to reduce in circumference when at least one end of the annular securing device is pulled in an axial direction. The medical device may also include a sensor disposed on the hat or annular securing device. The sensor may be configured to communicatively couple to the patient's body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2011
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Applicant: Nellcor Puritan Bennett LLC
    Inventors: Edward M. McKenna, JR., David Besko
  • MEDICAL SENSOR WITH COMPRESSIBLE LIGHT BARRIER AND TECHNIQUE FOR USING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20100249554
    Abstract: According to various embodiments, a medical sensor assembly may include compressible light barriers configured to prevent undesired light from being detected. The compressible light barriers may protrude from the surface of the sensor. However, when applied to the tissue, the compressible light barriers may be compressed to the point of being substantially flush with the tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2010
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicant: Nellcor Puritan Bennett LLC
    Inventors: Edward M. McKenna, David Besko
  • MEDICAL SENSOR WITH FLEXIBLE COMPONENTS AND TECHNIQUE FOR USING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20100249557
    Abstract: According to various embodiments, a hat-based or headband sensor assembly may include thin or flexible optical sensing components, such as optical fibers or ultra thin emitters or detectors. In embodiments, the sensor assembly may be a hat-based sensor that includes a gripping region, for example on the inside of the hat band, to help secure the hat to a patient's head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2010
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicant: Nellcor Puritan Bennett LLC
    Inventors: David Besko, Edward M. McKenna