Patents by Inventor David G. Bjoraker

David G. Bjoraker 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: 8211035
    Abstract: The present invention includes systems and methods for monitoring endogenous compound concentration in blood by detecting markers, such as odors, upon exhalation by a patient, wherein such markers are the endogenous compound itself or result from the endogenous compound. In the case of olfactory markers, the invention preferably utilizes electronic sensor technology, such as the commercial devices referred to as “artificial” or “electronic” noses or tongues, to non-invasively monitor endogenous compound levels in blood. The invention further includes a reporting system capable of tracking endogenous compound concentrations in blood (remote or proximate locations) and providing the necessary alerts with regard to emergent or harmful conditions in a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: University of Florida Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard J. Melker, David G. Bjoraker, Samsun Lampotang
  • Publication number: 20120016252
    Abstract: The present invention includes systems and methods for monitoring endogenous compound concentration in blood by detecting markers, such as odors, upon exhalation by a patient, wherein such markers are the endogenous compound itself or result from the endogenous compound. In the case of olfactory markers, the invention preferably utilizes electronic sensor technology, such as the commercial devices referred to as “artificial” or “electronic” noses or tongues, to non-invasively monitor endogenous compound levels in blood. The invention further includes a reporting system capable of tracking endogenous compound concentrations in blood (remote or proximate locations) and providing the necessary alerts with regard to emergent or harmful conditions in a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2011
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Inventors: Richard J. Melker, David G. Bjoraker
  • Patent number: 7914460
    Abstract: The present invention provides systems and methods for analyzing glucose present in exhaled breath condensate (EBC). In certain embodiments of the invention, electrochemical- or coulometric-based sensing technologies are used to analyze EBC for the presence and/or concentration of glucose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignees: University of Florida Research Foundation, Inc., Xhale, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard J. Melker, David G. Bjoraker, Donn M. Dennis, Jon D. Stewart, Christopher D. Batich, Matthew M. Booth, John Frederick Horn, Jr., Ronald E. Youngblood
  • Publication number: 20100216175
    Abstract: Systems and methods for analyzing glucose present in exhaled breath condensate (EBC). In certain embodiments, electrochemical- or coulometnc-based sensing technologies are used to analyze EBC for the presence and/or concentration of glucose. Based on the detected glucose m EBC, the subject invention provides systems and methods for non-invasive, accurate assessment of blood glucose levels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2007
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Inventors: Richard J. Melker, David G. Bjoraker, Donn Michael Dennis, Jon Dale Stewart, Christopher D. Batich, Matthew M. Booth, John Frederick Horn, Ronald Youngblood, Timothy E. Morey
  • Publication number: 20080045825
    Abstract: The present invention provides systems and methods for analyzing glucose present in exhaled breath condensate (EBC). In certain embodiments of the invention, electrochemical- or coulometric-based sensing technologies are used to analyze EBC for the presence and/or concentration of glucose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2006
    Publication date: February 21, 2008
    Inventors: Richard J. Melker, David G. Bjoraker, Donn M. Dennis, Jon D. Stewart, Christopher D. Batich, Matthew M. Booth, John Frederick Horn, Ronald E. Youngblood
  • Patent number: 7104963
    Abstract: A method and system is provided for detecting the depth of anesthesia wherein at least one anesthetic agent is absorbed in a patient's bloodstream during the administration of anesthesia, which includes sampling a patient's expired breath; analyzing the breath for concentration of at least one substance indicative of the anesthetic agent using sensor technology such as free (unmetabolized) anesthetic agent or its metabolites; determining the effect of the agent based on that concentration; and determining depth of anesthesia based thereon. The method also detects endogenous compounds such as ketones and ammonia in exhaled breath as well as other pathologic organisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Assignee: University of Florida Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard J. Melker, David G. Bjoraker
  • Publication number: 20030139681
    Abstract: A method and system is provided for detecting the depth of anesthesia wherein at least one anesthetic agent is absorbed in a patient's bloodstream during the administration of anesthesia, which includes sampling a patient's expired breath; analyzing the breath for concentration of at least one substance indicative of the anesthetic agent using sensor technology such as free (unmetabolized) anesthetic agent or its metabolites; determining the effect of the agent based on that concentration; and determining depth of anesthesia based thereon. The method also detects endogenous compounds such as ketones and ammonia in exhaled breath as well as other pathologic organisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2002
    Publication date: July 24, 2003
    Inventors: Richard J. Melker, David G. Bjoraker