Patents by Inventor Erik J. Bluemner
Erik J. Bluemner 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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Patent number: 9797764Abstract: An improved fluid flow gauging device includes a light enhanced acrylic block flow tube to optimize visualization of pressure readings. An LED or other light source is fitted to the top of the flow tube and illuminates a float or bobbin from above to provide more accurate readings, especially in low light conditions such as modern operating rooms. In addition, the light enhanced flow tube provides a mechanical backup in the case of failure of newer electronic systems and visually matches the graphical flow display, simultaneously providing a double-check of the electronic system.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2014Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: Spacelabs Healthcare, LLCInventors: Erik J. Bluemner, George P. Kosmopoulos
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Publication number: 20170209658Abstract: The anesthesia systems have an integrated, extendable clinical center and clinician/anesthesia office that accommodates for a physical separation of clinical and clerical functions. The anesthesia system includes an alarm reversion system which enables a predefined alarm limit to be set and then to be automatically reverted back to an alarm limit existing just before the predefined alarm limit was set.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2017Publication date: July 27, 2017Inventors: Ronald Tobia, Andrew Levi, Gary Choncholas, Bruce Dammann, Erik J. Bluemner, Ben Schoepke, Patrick Flanagan, Lee Dalgety, Cory Boudreau, Sheldon Roberts, Dorian Lust
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Patent number: 9604020Abstract: The anesthesia systems have an integrated, extendable clinical center and clinician/anesthesia office that accommodates for a physical separation of clinical and clerical functions. The anesthesia system includes an alarm reversion system which enables a predefined alarm limit to be set and then to be automatically reverted back to an alarm limit existing just before the predefined alarm limit was set.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2012Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: Spacelabs Healthcare LLCInventors: Ronald Tobia, Andrew Levi, Gary Choncholas, Bruce Dammann, Erik J. Bluemner, Ben Schoepke, Patrick Flanagan, Lee Dalgety, Cory Boudreau, Sheldon Roberts, Dorian Lust
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Publication number: 20150107507Abstract: An improved fluid flow gauging device includes a light enhanced acrylic block flow tube to optimize visualization of pressure readings. An LED or other light source is fitted to the top of the flow tube and illuminates a float or bobbin from above to provide more accurate readings, especially in low light conditions such as modern operating rooms. In addition, the light enhanced flow tube provides a mechanical backup in the case of failure of newer electronic systems and visually matches the graphical flow display, simultaneously providing a double-check of the electronic system.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2014Publication date: April 23, 2015Inventors: Erik J. Bluemner, George P. Kosmopoulos
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Patent number: 8794173Abstract: An improved fluid flow gauging device includes a light enhanced acrylic block flow tube to optimize visualization of pressure readings. An LED or other light source is fitted to the top of the flow tube and illuminates a float or bobbin from above to provide more accurate readings, especially in low light conditions such as modern operating rooms. In addition, the light enhanced flow tube provides a mechanical backup in the case of failure of newer electronic systems and visually matches the graphical flow display, simultaneously providing a double-check of the electronic system.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2010Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: Spacelabs Healthcare LLCInventors: Erik J. Bluemner, George P. Kosmopoulos
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Publication number: 20130276780Abstract: The specification describes anesthesia systems with an integrated, extendable clinical center and clinician/anesthesia office that accommodates for physical separation of clinical and clerical functions. The disclosed anesthesia systems allow for a portion of the system to be brought closer to the patient such that clinical controls can be accessed while tending to the patient airway, without compromising office space available to the clinician or crowding the patient area.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2012Publication date: October 24, 2013Inventors: Ronald Tobia, Andrew Levi, Gary Choncholas, Bruce Dammann, Erik J. Bluemner, Ben Schoepke, Patrick Flanagan, Lee Dalgety, Cory Boudreau, Sheldon Roberts, Dorian Lust
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Patent number: 8122534Abstract: A stand assist device includes a base with legs that extend in a forward direction. The stand assist device also includes a mast assembly mounted on the base, the mast assembly including a mast. A boom is pivotally attached to the mast and an actuator is attached to the boom. The actuator is adapted to be driven in order to cause the boom to rotate relative to the mast. A knee pad is also attached relative to the mast assembly. The mast may be moved between a seated position wherein the mast extends upwardly from the base, and a folded position wherein the mast extends substantially in the forward direction. The base, mast assembly, and knee pad are configured so that the knee pad does not interfere with the base when the mast is moved into the folded position.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2010Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Assignee: Joerns Healthcare, LLCInventors: Melvin C. Biersteker, Colin C. Bain, David J. Genske, Erik J. Bluemner
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Publication number: 20110088485Abstract: An improved fluid flow gauging device includes a light enhanced acrylic block flow tube to optimize visualization of pressure readings. An LED or other light source is fitted to the top of the flow tube and illuminates a float or bobbin from above to provide more accurate readings, especially in low light conditions such as modern operating rooms. In addition, the light enhanced flow tube provides a mechanical backup in the case of failure of newer electronic systems and visually matches the graphical flow display, simultaneously providing a double-check of the electronic system.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2010Publication date: April 21, 2011Inventors: Erik J. Bluemner, George P. Kosmopoulos
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Patent number: 7921485Abstract: A patient lift has a base extending in a forward direction, and a mast mounted relative to the base. The mast includes a hinge configured to allow the mast to be pivoted relative to the base between an upright operative position and a folded position, wherein when the mast is in the folded position the mast is substantially parallel to the base and extends in the forward direction. A latch mechanism is configured to hold the mast in the folded position when the latch mechanism is locked, and to allow the mast to be returned to the upright operative position when the latch mechanism is released. The latch mechanism is configured to automatically lock when the mast is moved to the folded position.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2008Date of Patent: April 12, 2011Assignee: Joerns Healthcare, LLCInventors: Melvin C. Biersteker, Colin C. Bain, David J. Genske, Erik J. Bluemner
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Patent number: 7921486Abstract: A patient lift has a base, a mast assembly mounted on the base at the lower end, a boom pivotally mounted at one end on the mast assembly. An actuator is mounted on the boom and configured to move between a retracted position and an extended position to pivot the boom relative to the mast assembly between a lowered position and a raised position. A support member includes a sling attachment pivotally mounted on the outer end of the boom. A locking mechanism is configured to fix the support member relative to the boom when the locking mechanism is engaged and further configured to allow pivotal movement of the support member relative to the boom when the locking mechanism is released.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2008Date of Patent: April 12, 2011Assignee: Joerns Healthcare, LLCInventors: Melvin C. Biersteker, Colin C. Bain, David J. Genske, Erik J. Bluemner
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Publication number: 20100162483Abstract: A stand assist device includes a base with legs that extend in a forward direction. The stand assist device also includes a mast assembly mounted on the base, the mast assembly including a mast. A boom is pivotally attached to the mast and an actuator is attached to the boom. The actuator is adapted to be driven in order to cause the boom to rotate relative to the mast. A knee pad is also attached relative to the mast assembly. The mast may be moved between a seated position wherein the mast extends upwardly from the base, and a folded position wherein the mast extends substantially in the forward direction. The base, mast assembly, and knee pad are configured so that the knee pad does not interfere with the base when the mast is moved into the folded position.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2010Publication date: July 1, 2010Applicant: JOERNS HEALTHCARE, INC.Inventors: Melvin C. Biersteker, Colin C. Bain, David J. Genske, Erik J. Bluemner
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Publication number: 20090165203Abstract: A patient lift has a base extending in a forward direction, and a mast mounted relative to the base. The mast includes a hinge configured to allow the mast to be pivoted relative to the base between an upright operative position and a folded position, wherein when the mast is in the folded position the mast is substantially parallel to the base and extends in the forward direction. A latch mechanism is configured to hold the mast in the folded position when the latch mechanism is locked, and to allow the mast to be returned to the upright operative position when the latch mechanism is released. The latch mechanism is configured to automatically lock when the mast is moved to the folded position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2008Publication date: July 2, 2009Applicant: JOERNS HEALTHCARE, INC.Inventors: Melvin C. Biersteker, Colin C. Bain, David J. Genske, Erik J. Bluemner
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Publication number: 20090165204Abstract: A patient lift has a base, a mast assembly mounted on the base at the lower end, a boom pivotally mounted at one end on the mast assembly. An actuator is mounted on the boom and configured to move between a retracted position and an extended position to pivot the boom relative to the mast assembly between a lowered position and a raised position. A support member includes a sling attachment pivotally mounted on the outer end of the boom. A locking mechanism is configured to fix the support member relative to the boom when the locking mechanism is engaged and further configured to allow pivotal movement of the support member relative to the boom when the locking mechanism is released.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2008Publication date: July 2, 2009Applicant: JOERNS HEALTHCARE, INC.Inventors: Melvin C. Biersteker, Colin C. Bain, David J. Genske, Erik J. Bluemner