Patents by Inventor Eric T. Phipps

Eric T. Phipps 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).

  • Publication number: 20030216625
    Abstract: A portable unit worn by a subject, comprising a medical monitoring device, a data processing module with memory and transmitter for collecting, monitoring, and storing the subject's physiological data and also issuing the subject's medical alarm conditions via wireless communications network to the appropriate location for expeditious dispatch of assistance. The unit also works in conjunction with a central reporting system for long term collection and storage of the subject's physiological data. The unit may have the capability to automatically dispense chemicals that may alleviate or assist in recovery from an illness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2003
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Applicant: MCI Communications Corporation
    Inventor: Eric T. Phipps
  • Publication number: 20030195399
    Abstract: A portable unit worn by a subject, comprising a medical monitoring device, a data processing module with memory and transmitter for collecting, monitoring, and storing the subject's physiological data and also issuing the subject's medical alarm conditions via wireless communications network to the appropriate location for expeditious dispatch of assistance. The unit also works in conjunction with a central reporting system for long term collection and storage of the subject's physiological data. The unit may have the capability to automatically dispense chemicals that may alleviate or assist in recovery from an illness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2003
    Publication date: October 16, 2003
    Applicant: MCI Communications Corporation
    Inventor: Eric T. Phipps
  • Patent number: 6579231
    Abstract: A portable unit worn by a subject, comprising a medical monitoring device, a data processing module with memory and transmitter for collecting, monitoring, and storing the subject's physiological data and also issuing the subject's medical alarm conditions via wireless communications network to the appropriate location for expeditious dispatch of assistance. The unit also works in conjunction with a central reporting system for long term collection and storage of the subject's physiological data. The unit may have the capability to automatically dispense chemicals that may alleviate or assist in recovery from an illness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2003
    Assignee: MCI Communications Corporation
    Inventor: Eric T. Phipps