Patents by Inventor David M. Antos

David M. Antos 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).

  • Vital signs monitor with a removable and dischargable battery
    Patent number: 11251635
    Abstract: A vital signs monitor includes an equipment housing defining an equipment compartment, a circuit assembly and a battery residing inside the equipment compartment, an electrical connector forming a connection between the battery assembly and the circuit assembly, and a battery discharge circuit. A retainer joined to the equipment housing retains the battery assembly in the housing. The retainer is separable from the housing so that its separation causes a break in the electrical connection and activates the discharge circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: Welch Allyn, Inc.
    Inventors: Thaddeus J. Wawro, David M. Antos, Jennifer Bergstrom, Kenneth V Coon, III, Jennifer M. Grant, Scott A. Martin, Carlos A. Suarez
  • Method and apparatus for detecting a biological condition
    Patent number: 10918340
    Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a system or biological sensor configured to detect an adverse biological condition from a comparative measurement from two or more body parts. Other embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: Welch Allyn, Inc.
    Inventors: David E. Quinn, Craig M. Meyerson, John A. Lane, Kenzi L. Mudge, Zhon Ye Chu, Matthew D. Mullin, David M. Antos, Henry Joe Smith, III, Jeffrey J. Chiodo
  • Vital Signs Monitor with a Removable and Dischargable Battery
    Publication number: 20190190293
    Abstract: A vital signs monitor includes an equipment housing defining an equipment compartment, a circuit assembly and a battery residing inside the equipment compartment, an electrical connector forming a connection between the battery assembly and the circuit assembly, and a battery discharge circuit. A retainer joined to the equipment housing retains the battery assembly in the housing. The retainer is separable from the housing so that its separation causes a break in the electrical connection and activates the discharge circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2018
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventors: Thaddeus J. Wawro, David M. Antos, Jennifer Bergstrom, Kenneth V. Coon, III, Jennifer M. Grant, Scott A. Martin, Carlos A. Suarez
  • Thermometry heating and sensing assembly
    Patent number: 9943232
    Abstract: A thermometry apparatus includes a distal probe tip having a hollow interior. An insulating support is at least partially disposed within the interior of the distal probe tip. The insulating support is configured to receive at least one of at least one heating element and at least one temperature sensing element. According to one version, the insulating support is a flexible circuit strip configured to receive the at least one heating element(s) to protect the leads from damage and premature breakage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: WELCH ALLYN, INC.
    Inventors: John P. Kroetz, John A. Lane, David E. Quinn, John T. Delaney, Matthew D. Mulin, Matthew J. Kinsley, Steven R. Slawson, Scott A. Martin, David M. Antos, Ray D. Stone, William N. Cuipylo, Adam P. Vallee
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTING A BIOLOGICAL CONDITION
    Publication number: 20170112453
    Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a system or biological sensor configured to detect an adverse biological condition from a comparative measurement from two or more body parts. Other embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2016
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Inventors: David E. Quinn, CRAIG M. MEYERSON, JOHN A. LANE, KENZI L. MUDGE, ZHON YE CHU, MATTHEW D. MULLIN, DAVID M. ANTOS, HENRY JOE SMITH, III, JEFFREY J. CHIODO
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING BIOLOGICAL MEASUREMENTS
    Publication number: 20170112388
    Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a system or biological sensor configured to determine when to perform a biological measurement based on a body part position. Other embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2015
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Inventors: David E. Quinn, JOHN A. LANE, KENZI L. MUDGE, ZHON YE CHU, MATTHEW D. MULLIN, DAVID M. ANTOS, HENRY JOE SMITH, III, JEFFREY J. CHIODO
  • Thermometer for determining the temperature of an animal's ear drum and method of using the same
    Patent number: 9261407
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermometer for determining the temperature of an animal's ear drum. The thermometer includes a probe, an infrared-radiation detector adapted to receive infrared radiation emitted by the ear drum, and devices that help determine the probe's position in the ear canal so as to optimize the infrared radiation received from the ear drum, and to minimize the infrared radiation received from other ear parts. A method of using the thermometer is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Inventors: Eric M. Lawson, David M. Antos, Matthew J. Kinsley, John A. Lane, Scott A. Martin, Matthew D. Mullin, David E. Quinn
  • THERMOMETER FOR DETERMINING THE TEMPERATURE OF AN ANIMAL'S EAR DRUM AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20160011062
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermometer for determining the temperature of an animal's ear drum. The thermometer includes a probe, an infrared-radiation detector adapted to receive infrared radiation emitted by the ear drum, and devices that help determine the probe's position in the ear canal so as to optimize the infrared radiation received from the ear drum, and to minimize the infrared radiation received from other ear parts. A method of using the thermometer is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2015
    Publication date: January 14, 2016
    Inventors: Eric M. Lawson, David M. Antos, Matthew J. Kinsley, John A. Lane, Scott A. Martin, Matthew D. Mullin, David E. Quinn
  • THERMOMETER FOR DETERMINING THE TEMPERATURE OF AN ANIMAL'S EAR DRUM AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20110105910
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermometer for determining the temperature of an animal's ear drum. The thermometer includes a probe, an infrared-radiation detector adapted to receive infrared radiation emitted by the ear drum, and devices that help determine the probe's position in the ear canal so as to optimize the infrared radiation received from the ear drum, and to minimize the infrared radiation received from other ear parts. A method of using the thermometer is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2010
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Applicant: Welch Allyn, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric M. Lawson, David M. Antos, Matthew J. Kinsley, John A. Lane, Scott A. Martin, Matthew D. Mullin, David E. Quinn