Patents by Inventor Frederick Geheb
Frederick Geheb 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: 20240050734Abstract: Example defibrillator electrode assemblies compression assemblies are described that may be dimensioned and configured for use on a patient despite physical constraints that limit the area or locations on a patient onto which an electrode assembly may be placed. A cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) assembly is also described that protects a patient with a transthoracic incision from further injury during application of CPR compressions proximate to the incision.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2023Publication date: February 15, 2024Inventors: Annemarie Silver, Paolo Giacometti, Guy Johnson, Gary Freeman, Lisa Campana, Frederick Geheb
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Patent number: 11771887Abstract: Example defibrillator electrode assemblies compression assemblies are described that may be dimensioned and configured for use on a patient despite physical constraints that limit the area or locations on a patient onto which an electrode assembly may be placed. A cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) assembly is also described that protects a patient with a transthoracic incision from further injury during application of CPR compressions proximate to the incision.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2020Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: ZOLL MEDICAL CORPORATIONInventors: Annemarie Silver, Paolo Giacometti, Guy Johnson, Gary Freeman, Lisa Campana, Frederick Geheb
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Publication number: 20200330745Abstract: Example defibrillator electrode assemblies compression assemblies are described that may be dimensioned and configured for use on a patient despite physical constraints that limit the area or locations on a patient onto which an electrode assembly may be placed. A cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) assembly is also described that protects a patient with a transthoracic incision from further injury during application of CPR compressions proximate to the incision.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2020Publication date: October 22, 2020Inventors: Annemarie Silver, Paolo Giacometti, Guy Johnson, Gary Freeman, Lisa Campana, Frederick Geheb
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Patent number: 10729900Abstract: Example defibrillator electrode assemblies compression assemblies are described that may be dimensioned and configured for use on a patient despite physical constraints that limit the area or locations on a patient onto which an electrode assembly may be placed. A cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) assembly is also described that protects a patient with a transthoracic incision from further injury during application of CPR compressions proximate to the incision.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2017Date of Patent: August 4, 2020Assignee: ZOLL Medical CorporationInventors: Annemarie Silver, Paolo Giacometti, Guy Johnson, Gary Freeman, Lisa Campana, Frederick Geheb
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Patent number: 10492986Abstract: A system for monitoring performance of a resuscitation activity on a patient by an acute care provider is provided. The system includes: a first wearable sensor configured to sense movement of a first portion of an acute care provider's hand; a second wearable sensor configured to sense movement of a second portion of the acute care provider's hand; and a controller. The controller is configured to: receive and process signals representative of performance of a resuscitation activity from the first sensor and the second sensor; identify from the processed signals information indicative of at least one of a relative distance, a relative orientation, a change in relative distance and a change in relative orientation between the first sensor and the second sensor during performance of the resuscitation activity; and determine at least one resuscitation activity parameter based, at least in part, on the identified information.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2016Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: ZOLL MEDICAL CORPORATIONInventors: Paolo Giacometti, Annemarie Silver, Lisa Campana, Frederick Geheb, Gary A Freeman
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Publication number: 20180092802Abstract: A system for monitoring performance of a resuscitation activity on a patient by an acute care provider is provided. The system includes: a first wearable sensor configured to sense movement of a first portion of an acute care provider's hand; a second wearable sensor configured to sense movement of a second portion of the acute care provider's hand; and a controller. The controller is configured to: receive and process signals representative of performance of a resuscitation activity from the first sensor and the second sensor; identify from the processed signals information indicative of at least one of a relative distance, a relative orientation, a change in relative distance and a change in relative orientation between the first sensor and the second sensor during performance of the resuscitation activity; and determine at least one resuscitation activity parameter based, at least in part, on the identified information.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2016Publication date: April 5, 2018Inventors: Paolo Giacometti, Annemarie Silver, Lisa Campana, Frederick Geheb, Gary A. Freeman
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Publication number: 20170281925Abstract: Example defibrillator electrode assemblies compression assemblies are described that may be dimensioned and configured for use on a patient despite physical constraints that limit the area or locations on a patient onto which an electrode assembly may be placed. A cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) assembly is also described that protects a patient with a transthoracic incision from further injury during application of CPR compressions proximate to the incision.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2017Publication date: October 5, 2017Applicant: ZOLL Medical CorporationInventors: Annemarie Silver, Paolo Giacometti, Guy Johnson, Gary Freeman, Lisa Campana, Frederick Geheb
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Patent number: 8862228Abstract: A method of analyzing a physiological (e.g., an ECG) signal during application of chest compressions. The method includes acquiring a physiological signal during application of chest compressions; acquiring the output of a sensor from which information on the velocity of chest compressions can be determined; and using the information on the velocity to reduce at least one signal artifact in the physiological signal resulting from the chest compressions.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2013Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: ZOLL Medical CorporationInventors: Gary A. Freeman, Qing Tan, Frederick Geheb
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Publication number: 20130245393Abstract: A method of analyzing a physiological (e.g., an ECG) signal during application of chest compressions. The method includes acquiring a physiological signal during application of chest compressions; acquiring the output of a sensor from which information on the velocity of chest compressions can be determined; and using the information on the velocity to reduce at least one signal artifact in the physiological signal resulting from the chest compressions.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2013Publication date: September 19, 2013Applicant: ZOLL Medical CorporationInventors: Gary A. Freeman, Qing Tan, Frederick Geheb
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Patent number: 8335559Abstract: A method of automatically determining which type of treatment is most appropriate for a cardiac arrest victim, the method comprising transforming one or more time domain electrocardiogram (ECG) signals into a frequency domain representation comprising a plurality of discrete frequency bands, combining the discrete frequency bands into a plurality of analysis bands, wherein there are fewer analysis bands than discrete frequency bands, determining the content of the analysis bands, and determining the type of treatment based on the content of the analysis bands.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2010Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Assignee: ZOLL Medical CorporationInventors: Qing Tan, Gary A. Freeman, Frederick Geheb, James E. Brewer
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Publication number: 20110034816Abstract: A method of automatically determining which type of treatment is most appropriate for a cardiac arrest victim, the method comprising transforming one or more time domain electrocardiogram (ECG) signals into a frequency domain representation comprising a plurality of discrete frequency bands, combining the discrete frequency bands into a plurality of analysis bands, wherein there are fewer analysis bands than discrete frequency bands, determining the content of the analysis bands, and determining the type of treatment based on the content of the analysis bands.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2010Publication date: February 10, 2011Inventors: Qing Tan, Gary A. Freeman, Frederick Geheb, James E. Brewer
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Patent number: 7831299Abstract: A method of automatically determining which type of treatment is most appropriate for a cardiac arrest victim, the method comprising transforming one or more time domain electrocardiogram (ECG) signals into a frequency domain representation comprising a plurality of discrete frequency bands, combining the discrete frequency bands into a plurality of analysis bands, wherein there are fewer analysis bands than discrete frequency bands, determining the content of the analysis bands, and determining the type of treatment based on the content of the analysis bands.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2006Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignee: ZOLL Medical CorporationInventors: Qing Tan, Gary A. Freeman, Frederick Geheb, James E. Brewer
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Patent number: 7565194Abstract: A method of automatically determining which type of treatment is most appropriate for a cardiac arrest victim, the method comprising transforming one or more time domain electrocardiogram (ECG) signals into a frequency domain representation comprising a plurality of discrete frequency bands, combining the discrete frequency bands into a plurality of analysis bands, wherein there are fewer analysis bands than discrete frequency bands, determining the content of the analysis bands, and determining the type of treatment based on the content of the analysis bands.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2004Date of Patent: July 21, 2009Assignee: ZOLL Medical CorporationInventors: Qing Tan, Gary A. Freeman, Frederick Geheb, James E. Brewer
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Patent number: 7488293Abstract: A cardiac resuscitation device that includes a pulse sensor configured to detect pulse information characterizing the cardiac pulse in the patient, an accelerometer configured to detect chest movements of the patient during chest compressions, and memory and processing circuits configured to process the outputs of the pulse sensor and accelerometer to monitor the effect that chest compressions have on the patient's pulse.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2005Date of Patent: February 10, 2009Assignee: ZOLL Medical CorporationInventors: Alan F. Marcovecchio, Frederick Geheb, Donald R. Boucher
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Publication number: 20070162076Abstract: A method of automatically determining which type of treatment is most appropriate for a cardiac arrest victim, the method comprising transforming one or more time domain electrocardiogram (ECG) signals into a frequency domain representation comprising a plurality of discrete frequency bands, combining the discrete frequency bands into a plurality of analysis bands, wherein there are fewer analysis bands than discrete frequency bands, determining the content of the analysis bands, and determining the type of treatment based on the content of the analysis bands.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2006Publication date: July 12, 2007Applicant: ZOLL MEDICAL CORPORATIONInventors: Qing Tan, Gary Freeman, Frederick Geheb, James Brewer
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Patent number: 7220235Abstract: An apparatus for assisting a rescuer in performing chest compressions during CPR on a victim, the apparatus comprising a pad or other structure configured to be applied to the chest near or at the location at which the rescuer applies force to produce the chest compressions, at least one sensor connected to the pad, the sensor being configured to sense movement of the chest or force applied to the chest, processing circuitry for processing the output of the sensor to determine whether the rescuer is substantially releasing the chest following chest compressions, and at least one prompting element connected to the processing circuitry for providing the rescuer with information as to whether the chest is being substantially released following chest compressions.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2003Date of Patent: May 22, 2007Assignee: Zoll Medical CorporationInventors: Frederick Geheb, Gary A. Freeman, Donald R. Boucher
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Publication number: 20070100379Abstract: A method of automatically determining which type of treatment is most appropriate for a cardiac arrest victim, the method comprising transforming one or more time domain electrocardiogram (ECG) signals into a frequency domain representation comprising a plurality of discrete frequency bands, combining the discrete frequency bands into a plurality of analysis bands, wherein there are fewer analysis bands than discrete frequency bands, determining the content of the analysis bands, and determining the type of treatment based on the content of the analysis bands.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2006Publication date: May 3, 2007Applicant: ZOLL Medical CorporationInventors: Qing Tan, Gary Freeman, Frederick Geheb, James Brewer
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Publication number: 20070060993Abstract: A defibrillation electrode for application to the front of the chest of a patient, the electrode comprising a metallic layer, a conductive liquid-containing layer in contact with the metallic layer and configured to contact the skin of the patient, an adhesive layer surrounding the conductive liquid-containing layer and having a layer of adhesive configured to adhere the electrode to the patient, a release layer configured to be removed from the electrode prior to application to the patient, the release layer being in contact with the adhesive and the conductive liquid-containing layer prior to removal, wherein the electrode has a lateral perimeter at or laterally outside of the adhesive layer, and wherein the lateral perimeter is generally triangular.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2006Publication date: March 15, 2007Inventors: David Craige, Michael Parascandola, Ward Hamilton, Marc Cordaro, Michael Dupelle, Frederick Geheb
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Patent number: RE44187Abstract: A cardiac resuscitation device that includes a pulse sensor configured to detect pulse information characterizing the cardiac pulse in the patient, an accelerometer configured to detect chest movements of the patient during chest compressions, and memory and processing circuits configured to process the outputs of the pulse sensor and accelerometer to monitor the effect that chest compressions have on the patient's pulse.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2011Date of Patent: April 30, 2013Assignee: ZOLL Medical CorporationInventors: Alan F. Marcovecchio, Frederick Geheb, Donald R. Boucher
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Patent number: RE45922Abstract: A cardiac resuscitation device that includes a pulse sensor configured to detect pulse information characterizing the cardiac pulse in the patient, an accelerometer configured to detect chest movements of the patient during chest compressions, and memory and processing circuits configured to process the outputs of the pulse sensor and accelerometer to monitor the effect that chest compressions have on the patient's pulse.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2013Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: ZOLL Medical CorporationInventors: Alan F. Marcovecchio, Frederick Geheb, Sr., Donald R. Boucher