Patents by Inventor David R. Palchak

David R. Palchak 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).

  • Zero-heat-flux, deep tissue temperature measurement system
    Patent number: 10274383
    Abstract: A zero-heat-flux, deep tissue temperature measurement system measures internal body temperature by way of a probe having a heater and thermal sensors arranged in a zero-heat-flux construction. The measurement system includes control mechanization that determines heater and skin temperatures based upon data obtained from the probe and uses those temperatures to calculate a deep tissue temperature. The measurement system includes a signal interface cable having a connector where a probe can be releasably connected to the system. The cable and attached connector are a removable and replaceable part of the system, separate from the probe. The measurement system provides an output signal imitating a standard input signal configuration used by other equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Mark T. Bieberich, Philip G. Dion, Gary L. Hansen, David R. Palchak, Timothy J. Prachar, Ryan J. Staab, Albert P. Van Duren, Elecia White, Allen H. Ziaimehr
  • ZERO-HEAT-FLUX, DEEP TISSUE TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20160238463
    Abstract: A zero-heat-flux, deep tissue temperature measurement system measures internal body temperature by way of a probe having a heater and thermal sensors arranged in a zero-heat-flux construction. The measurement system includes control mechanization that determines heater and skin temperatures based upon data obtained from the probe and uses those temperatures to calculate a deep tissue temperature. The measurement system includes a signal interface cable having a connector where a probe can be releasably connected to the system. The cable and attached connector are a removable and replaceable part of the system, separate from the probe. The measurement system provides an output signal imitating a standard input signal configuration used by other equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2016
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventors: Mark T. Bieberich, Philip G. Dion, Gary L. Hansen, David R. Palchak, Timothy J. Prachar, Ryan J. Staab, Albert P. Van Duren, Elecia White, Allen H. Ziaimehr
  • Zero-heat-flux, deep tissue temperature measurement system
    Patent number: 9354122
    Abstract: A zero-heat-flux, deep tissue temperature measurement system measures internal body temperature by way of a probe having a heater and thermal sensors arranged in a zero-heat-flux construction. The measurement system includes control mechanization that determines heater and skin temperatures based upon data obtained from the probe and uses those temperatures to calculate a deep tissue temperature. The measurement system includes a signal interface cable having a connector where a probe can be releasably connected to the system. The cable and attached connector are a removable and replaceable part of the system, separate from the probe. The measurement system provides an output signal imitating a standard input signal configuration used by other equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Mark T. Bieberich, Philip G. Dion, Gary L. Hansen, David R. Palchak, Timothy J. Prachar, Ryan J. Staab, Albert P. Van Duren, Elecia White, Allen H. Ziaimehr
  • Zero-heat-flux, deep tissue temperature measurement system
    Publication number: 20120289855
    Abstract: A zero-heat-flux, deep tissue temperature measurement system measures internal body temperature by way of a probe having a heater and thermal sensors arranged in a zero-heat-flux construction. The measurement system includes control mechanization that determines heater and skin temperatures based upon data obtained from the probe and uses those temperatures to calculate a deep tissue temperature. The measurement system includes a signal interface cable having a connector where a probe can be releasably connected to the system. The cable and attached connector are a removable and replaceable part of the system, separate from the probe. The measurement system provides an output signal imitating a standard input signal configuration used by other equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2011
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Applicant: Arizant Healthcare Inc.
    Inventors: Mark T. Bieberich, Phillip G. Dion, Gary L. Hansen, David R. Palchak, Timothy J. Prachar, Ryan J. Staab, Albert P. Van Duren, Elecia White, Allen H. Ziaimehr