Patents by Inventor Devin McCombie
Devin McCombie 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: 20210401304Abstract: The invention provides a body-worn system that continuously measures pulse oximetry and blood pressure, along with motion, posture, and activity level, from an ambulatory patient. The system features an oximetry probe that comfortably clips to the base of the patient's thumb, thereby freeing up their fingers for conventional activities in a hospital, such as reading and eating. The probe secures to the thumb and measures time-dependent signals corresponding to LEDs operating near 660 and 905 nm. Analog versions of these signals pass through a low-profile cable to a wrist-worn transceiver that encloses a processing unit. Also within the wrist-worn transceiver is an accelerometer, a wireless system that sends information through a network to a remote receiver, e.g. a computer located in a central nursing station.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2021Publication date: December 30, 2021Applicant: SOTERA WIRELESS, INC.Inventors: Jim MOON, Devin McCombie, Marshal Dhillon, Matthew Banet
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Patent number: 11179105Abstract: The invention provides a physiological probe that comfortably attaches to the base of the patient's thumb, thereby freeing up their fingers for conventional activities in a hospital, such as reading and eating. The probe, which comprises a separate cradle module and sensor module, secures to the thumb and measures time-dependent signals corresponding to LEDs operating near 660 and 905 nm. The cradle module, which contains elements subject to wear, is preferably provided as a disposable unit.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2019Date of Patent: November 23, 2021Assignee: SOTERA WIRELESS, INC.Inventors: Devin McCombie, Gunnar Trommer, Jim Moon, Marshal Dhillon, Scott Clear, Julian Groeli
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Patent number: 11134857Abstract: The invention provides a body-worn system that continuously measures pulse oximetry and blood pressure, along with motion, posture, and activity level, from an ambulatory patient. The system features an oximetry probe that comfortably clips to the base of the patient's thumb, thereby freeing up their fingers for conventional activities in a hospital, such as reading and eating. The probe secures to the thumb and measures time-dependent signals corresponding to LEDs operating near 660 and 905 nm. Analog versions of these signals pass through a low-profile cable to a wrist-worn transceiver that encloses a processing unit. Also within the wrist-worn transceiver is an accelerometer, a wireless system that sends information through a network to a remote receiver, e.g. a computer located in a central nursing station.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2018Date of Patent: October 5, 2021Assignee: SOTERA WIRELESS, INC.Inventors: Jim Moon, Devin McCombie, Marshal Dhillon, Matthew Banet
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Patent number: 11103148Abstract: The invention provides a body-worn system that continuously measures pulse oximetry and blood pressure, along with motion, posture, and activity level, from an ambulatory patient. The system features an oximetry probe that comfortably clips to the base of the patient's thumb, thereby freeing up their fingers for conventional activities in a hospital, such as reading and eating. The probe secures to the thumb and measures time-dependent signals corresponding to LEDs operating near 660 and 905 nm. Analog versions of these signals pass through a low-profile cable to a wrist-worn transceiver that encloses a processing unit. Also within the wrist-worn transceiver is an accelerometer, a wireless system that sends information through a network to a remote receiver, e.g. a computer located in a central nursing station.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2018Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignee: SOTERA WIRELESS, INC.Inventors: Jim Moon, Devin McCombie, Marshal Dhillon, Matthew Banet
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Patent number: 11096596Abstract: The invention provides a body-worn monitor featuring a processing system that receives a digital data stream from an ECG system. A cable houses the ECG system at one terminal end, and plugs into the processing system, which is worn on the patient's wrist like a conventional wristwatch. The ECG system features: i) a connecting portion connected to multiple electrodes worn by the patient; ii) a differential amplifier that receives electrical signals from each electrode and process them to generate an analog ECG waveform; iii) an analog-to-digital converter that converts the analog ECG waveform into a digital ECG waveform; and iv) a transceiver that transmits a digital data stream representing the digital ECG waveform (or information calculated from the waveform) through the cable and to the processing system. Different ECG systems, typically featuring three, five, or twelve electrodes, can be interchanged with one another.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2019Date of Patent: August 24, 2021Assignee: SOTERA WIRELESS, INC.Inventors: Jim Moon, Henk Visser, II, Robert Kenneth Hunt, Devin McCombie, Marshal Singh Dhillon, Matthew J. Banet
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Publication number: 20210251493Abstract: The invention provides a body-worn monitor that measures a patient's vital signs (e.g. blood pressure, SpO2, heart rate, respiratory rate, and temperature) while simultaneously characterizing their activity state (e.g. resting, walking, convulsing, falling). The body-worn monitor processes this information to minimize corruption of the vital signs by motion-related artifacts. A software framework generates alarms/alerts based on threshold values that are either preset or determined in real time. The framework additionally includes a series of ‘heuristic’ rules that take the patient's activity state and motion into account, and process the vital signs accordingly. These rules, for example, indicate that a walking patient is likely breathing and has a regular heart rate, even if their motion-corrupted vital signs suggest otherwise.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2021Publication date: August 19, 2021Applicant: SOTERA WIRELESS, INC.Inventors: Devin McCombie, Matt Banet, Marshal Dhillon, Jim Moon
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Publication number: 20210251501Abstract: The invention provides a body-worn system that continuously measures pulse oximetry and blood pressure, along with motion, posture, and activity level, from an ambulatory patient. The system features an oximetry probe that comfortably clips to the base of the patient's thumb, thereby freeing up their fingers for conventional activities in a hospital, such as reading and eating. The probe secures to the thumb and measures time-dependent signals corresponding to LEDs operating near 660 and 905 nm. Analog versions of these signals pass through a low-profile cable to a wrist-worn transceiver that encloses a processing unit. Also within the wrist-worn transceiver is an accelerometer, a wireless system that sends information through a network to a remote receiver, e.g. a computer located in a central nursing station.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2020Publication date: August 19, 2021Applicant: SOTERA WIRELESS, INC.Inventors: Jim MOON, Devin McCOMBIE, Marshal DHILLON, Matthew BANET
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Publication number: 20210177281Abstract: The invention provides methods and systems for continuous noninvasive measurement of vital signs such as blood pressure (cNIBP) based on pulse arrival time (PAT). The invention uses a body-worn monitor that recursively determines an estimated PEP for use in correcting PAT measurements by detecting low frequency vibrations created during a cardiac cycle, and a state estimator algorithm to identify signals indicative of aortic valve opening in those measured vibrations.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2020Publication date: June 17, 2021Applicant: SOTERA WIRELESS, INC.Inventors: Devin McCOMBIE, Guanqun ZHANG, Isaac HENRY
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Patent number: 10987004Abstract: The invention provides a body-worn monitor that measures a patient's vital signs (e.g. blood pressure, SpO2, heart rate, respiratory rate, and temperature) while simultaneously characterizing their activity state (e.g. resting, walking, convulsing, falling). The body-worn monitor processes this information to minimize corruption of the vital signs by motion-related artifacts. A software framework generates alarms/alerts based on threshold values that are either preset or determined in real time. The framework additionally includes a series of ‘heuristic’ rules that take the patient's activity state and motion into account, and process the vital signs accordingly. These rules, for example, indicate that a walking patient is likely breathing and has a regular heart rate, even if their motion-corrupted vital signs suggest otherwise.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2018Date of Patent: April 27, 2021Assignee: SOTERA WIRELESS, INC.Inventors: Devin McCombie, Matt Banet, Marshal Dhillon, Jim Moon
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Patent number: 10973414Abstract: The invention provides a system and method for measuring vital signs (e.g. SYS, DIA, SpO2, heart rate, and respiratory rate) and motion (e.g. activity level, posture, degree of motion, and arm height) from a patient. The system features: (i) first and second sensors configured to independently generate time-dependent waveforms indicative of one or more contractile properties of the patient's heart; and (ii) at least three motion-detecting sensors positioned on the forearm, upper arm, and a body location other than the forearm or upper arm of the patient. Each motion-detecting sensor generates at least one time-dependent motion waveform indicative of motion of the location on the patient's body to which it is affixed.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2009Date of Patent: April 13, 2021Assignee: SOTERA WIRELESS, INC.Inventors: Jim Moon, Devin McCombie, Marshal Dhillon, Matt Banet
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Patent number: 10856742Abstract: The invention provides methods and systems for continuous noninvasive measurement of vital signs such as blood pressure (cNIBP) based on pulse arrival time (PAT). The invention uses a body-worn monitor that recursively determines an estimated PEP for use in correcting PAT measurements by detecting low frequency vibrations created during a cardiac cycle, and a state estimator algorithm to identify signals indicative of aortic valve opening in those measured vibrations.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2015Date of Patent: December 8, 2020Assignee: SOTERA WIRELESS, INC.Inventors: Devin McCombie, Guanqun Zhang, Isaac Henry
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Publication number: 20200359934Abstract: The invention provides a multi-sensor system that uses an algorithm based on adaptive filtering to monitor a patient's respiratory rate. The system features a first sensor selected from the following group: i) an impedance pneumography sensor featuring at least two electrodes and a processing circuit configured to measure an impedance pneumography signal; ii) an ECG sensor featuring at least two electrodes and an ECG processing circuit configured to measure an ECG signal; and iii) a PPG sensor featuring a light source, photodetector, and PPG processing circuit configured to measure a PPG signal. Each of these sensors measures a time-dependent signal which is sensitive to respiratory rate and, during operation, is processed to determine an initial respiratory rate value. An adaptive digital filter is determined from the initial respiratory rate. The system features a second sensor (e.g.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2020Publication date: November 19, 2020Applicant: SOTERA WIRELESS, INC.Inventors: Matthew BANET, Devin McCOMBIE, Marshal DHILLON
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Patent number: 10813562Abstract: The invention provides a body-worn system that continuously measures pulse oximetry and blood pressure, along with motion, posture, and activity level, from an ambulatory patient. The system features an oximetry probe that comfortably clips to the base of the patient's thumb, thereby freeing up their fingers for conventional activities in a hospital, such as reading and eating. The probe secures to the thumb and measures time-dependent signals corresponding to LEDs operating near 660 and 905 nm. Analog versions of these signals pass through a low-profile cable to a wrist-worn transceiver that encloses a processing unit. Also within the wrist-worn transceiver is an accelerometer, a wireless system that sends information through a network to a remote receiver, e.g. a computer located in a central nursing station.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2017Date of Patent: October 27, 2020Assignee: SOTERA WIRELESS, INC.Inventors: Jim Moon, Devin McCombie, Marshal Dhillon, Matthew Banet
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Patent number: 10765326Abstract: The present invention provides a technique for continuous measurement of blood pressure based on pulse transit time and which does not require any external calibration. This technique, referred to herein as the ‘Composite Method’, is carried out with a body-worn monitor that measures blood pressure and other vital signs, and wirelessly transmits them to a remote monitor. A network of body-worn sensors, typically placed on the patient's right arm and chest, connect to the body-worn monitor and measure time-dependent ECG, PPG, accelerometer, and pressure waveforms. The disposable sensors can include a cuff that features an inflatable bladder coupled to a pressure sensor, three or more electrical sensors (e.g. electrodes), three or more accelerometers, a temperature sensor, and an optical sensor (e.g., a light source and photodiode) attached to the patient's thumb.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2014Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Assignee: SOTERA WIRLESS, INC.Inventors: Matt Banet, Marshal Dhillon, Devin McCombie
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Publication number: 20200178814Abstract: The invention provides a body-worn monitor that measures a patient's vital signs (e.g. blood pressure, SpO2, heart rate, respiratory rate, and temperature) while simultaneously characterizing their activity state (e.g. resting, walking, convulsing, falling). The body-worn monitor processes this information to minimize corruption of the vital signs by motion-related artifacts. A software framework generates alarms/alerts based on threshold values that are either preset or determined in real time. The framework additionally includes a series of ‘heuristic’ rules that take the patient's activity state and motion into account, and process the vital signs accordingly. These rules, for example, indicate that a walking patient is likely breathing and has a regular heart rate, even if their motion-corrupted vital signs suggest otherwise.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2020Publication date: June 11, 2020Applicant: SOTERA WIRELESS, INC.Inventors: Devin McCombie, Marshal Dhillon, Matt Banet
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Publication number: 20200093389Abstract: Methods and systems methods for continuously monitoring a patient for cardiac electrical abnormalities including atrial fibrillation, asystole, ventricular fibrillation and tachycardia.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2019Publication date: March 26, 2020Applicant: SOTERA WIRELESS, INC.Inventors: Isaac HENRY, Devin McCOMBIE, Nicholas ELMSCHIG
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Patent number: 10595746Abstract: The invention provides a multi-sensor system for monitoring a patient's respiratory rate. The system features an impedance pneumography sensor featuring at least two electrodes and a processing circuit configured to measure an impedance pneumography signal and a 3 axis accelerometer) that attaches to the patient's torso and measures an ACC signal indicating movement of the chest or abdomen that is also sensitive to respiratory rate. The signals are collectively processed, e.g. with the adaptive filter to determine a value for the respiratory rate.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2009Date of Patent: March 24, 2020Assignee: SOTERA WIRELESS, INC.Inventors: Matt Banet, Devin McCombie, Marshal Dhillon
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Publication number: 20200054246Abstract: The invention provides a system for measuring respiratory rate (RR) from a patient. The system includes an impedance pneumography (IP) sensor, connected to at least two electrodes, and a processing system that receives and processes signals from the electrodes to measure an IP signal. A motion sensor (e.g. an accelerometer) measures at least one motion signal (e.g. an ACC waveform) describing movement of a portion of the patient's body to which it is attached. The processing system receives the IP and motion signals, and processes them to determine, respectfully, frequency-domain IP and motion spectra. Both spectra are then collectively processed to remove motion components from the IP spectrum and determine RR. For example, during the processing, an algorithm determines motion frequency components from the frequency-domain motion spectrum, and then using a digital filter removes these, or parameters calculated therefrom, from the IP spectrum.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2019Publication date: February 20, 2020Applicant: SOTERA WIRELESS, INC.Inventors: Matt BANET, Marshal DHILLON, Devin McCOMBIE
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Patent number: 10555676Abstract: The invention provides a body-worn monitor that measures a patient's vital signs (e.g. blood pressure, SpO2, heart rate, respiratory rate, and temperature) while simultaneously characterizing their activity state (e.g. resting, walking, convulsing, falling). The body-worn monitor processes this information to minimize corruption of the vital signs by motion-related artifacts. A software framework generates alarms/alerts based on threshold values that are either preset or determined in real time. The framework additionally includes a series of ‘heuristic’ rules that take the patient's activity state and motion into account, and process the vital signs accordingly. These rules, for example, indicate that a walking patient is likely breathing and has a regular heart rate, even if their motion-corrupted vital signs suggest otherwise.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2009Date of Patent: February 11, 2020Assignee: SOTERA WIRELESS, INC.Inventors: Devin McCombie, Marshal Dhillon, Matt Banet
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Publication number: 20200008724Abstract: The invention provides a physiological probe that comfortably attaches to the base of the patient's thumb, thereby freeing up their fingers for conventional activities in a hospital, such as reading and eating. The probe, which comprises a separate cradle module and sensor module, secures to the thumb and measures time-dependent signals corresponding to LEDs operating near 660 and 905 nm. The cradle module, which contains elements subject to wear, is preferably provided as a disposable unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2019Publication date: January 9, 2020Applicant: SOTERA WIRELESS, INC.Inventors: Devin McCombie, Gunnar Trommer, Jim Moon, Marshall Dhillon, Scott Clear, Julian Groeli