Patents by Inventor Gary Debardi
Gary Debardi 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: 20230381061Abstract: A CPR feedback system, software and methods are provided. A top height sensor can be used to track the height of the patient's chest during the CPR chest compressions, by detecting a top aspect of its location. A depth module may generate, from a detected top aspect, a depth value for a depth reached by a current compression. A counter may determine a compressions number, e.g. for the current compression. A memory may store a depth variable that can return different target values for the target depths of individual compressions. A user interface has an output device that may output an indication for the rescuer, which reflects how well the depth value of the current compression matched a corresponding target value for it. The target values may be set so as to follow a preset profile, or change according to optional measurements of force and other parameters.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2023Publication date: November 30, 2023Applicant: Physio-Control, Inc.Inventors: Fred William Chapman, Gary Debardi
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Publication number: 20230293898Abstract: A defibrillation system for the administration of a dual sequential defibrillation and/or simultaneous defibrillation therapy. A first defibrillation device is inductively coupled to a second defibrillation device. An energy delivery of the first defibrillation device generating, or causing to be generated, an artifact that is received by the second defibrillation device. The artifact causing a sync mode, or sync mode circuitry, of the second defibrillation device to administer a second energy delivery. The second energy delivery can be delayed relative to the energy delivery by the first defibrillation device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2023Publication date: September 21, 2023Inventors: Gary DeBardi, Fred W. Chapman, Tyson G. Taylor, Ronald E. Stickney
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Patent number: 11642541Abstract: A defibrillation system for the administration of a dual sequential defibrillation and/or simultaneous defibrillation therapy. A first defibrillation device is inductively coupled to a second defibrillation device. An energy delivery of the first defibrillation device generating, or causing to be generated, an artifact that is received by the second defibrillation device. The artifact causing a sync mode, or sync mode circuitry, of the second defibrillation device to administer a second energy delivery. The second energy delivery can be delayed relative to the energy delivery by the first defibrillation device.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2020Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignee: Physio-Control, Inc.Inventors: Gary DeBardi, Fred W. Chapman, Tyson G. Taylor, Ronald E. Stickney
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Patent number: 10632320Abstract: A defibrillation system for the administration of a dual sequential defibrillation and/or simultaneous defibrillation therapy. A first defibrillation device is inductively coupled to a second defibrillation device. An energy delivery of the first defibrillation device generating, or causing to be generated, an artifact that is received by the second defibrillation device. The artifact causing a sync mode, or sync mode circuitry, of the second defibrillation device to administer a second energy delivery. The second energy delivery can be delayed relative to the energy delivery by the first defibrillation device.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2017Date of Patent: April 28, 2020Assignee: PHYSIO-CONTROL, INC.Inventors: Gary DeBardi, Fred W. Chapman, Tyson G. Taylor, Ronald E. Stickney
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Publication number: 20190231640Abstract: A CPR feedback system, software and methods are provided. A top height sensor can be used to track the height of the patient's chest during the CPR chest compressions, by detecting a top aspect of its location. A depth module may generate, from a detected top aspect, a depth value for a depth reached by a current compression. A counter may determine a compressions number, e.g. for the current compression. A memory may store a depth variable that can return different target values for the target depths of individual compressions. A user interface has an output device that may output an indication for the rescuer, which reflects how well the depth value of the current compression matched a corresponding target value for it. The target values may be set so as to follow a preset profile, or change according to optional measurements of force and other parameters.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2019Publication date: August 1, 2019Applicant: Physio-Control, Inc.Inventors: Fred William Chapman, Gary Debardi
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Patent number: 10272013Abstract: A CPR feedback system, software and methods are provided. A top height sensor can be used to track the height of the patient's chest during the CPR chest compressions, by detecting a top aspect of its location. A depth module may generate, from a detected top aspect, a depth value for a depth reached by a current compression. A counter may determine a compressions number, e.g. for the current compression. A memory may store a depth variable that can return different target values for the target depths of individual compressions. A user interface has an output device that may output an indication for the rescuer, which reflects how well the depth value of the current compression matched a corresponding target value for it. The target values may be set so as to follow a preset profile, or change according to optional measurements of force and other parameters.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2014Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Inventors: Fred William Chapman, Gary Debardi
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Publication number: 20170368362Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods are disclosed that identify a type of cable coupled to a receptacle of a defibrillator and that activate one or both of an ECG monitoring module and an energy storage circuit based at least in part on the identified cable type. The cable-type identification may allow a defibrillator to, for example, operate in either or both of an ECG monitoring mode and/or a therapy mode, based on the type of cable that is coupled to the defibrillator. The disclosed devices, systems, and methods can monitor an ECG of a patient and deliver defibrillation therapy to the patient, depending on the type of cable coupled to the defibrillator and/or the type of detected ECG signal of the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2017Publication date: December 28, 2017Inventors: Zhong Qun Lu, Richard C. Nova, Paul S. Tamura, Gary A. DeBardi, David W. Tecklenburg, Tyler R. Hart, James S. Neumiller, Richard J. Cardin
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Patent number: 9789327Abstract: A wearable defibrillation system includes an output device and a motion sensor. The output device emits a sound or a vibration for the patient, who responds by deliberately tapping the system. The motion sensor registers the tapping, and interprets it as a reply from the patient. The reply can be that the patient is conscious, or convey data that the patient enters by tapping the right number of times, or that the patient wants attention, and so on. Since the patient does not need direct access to the wearable defibrillation system for tapping it, he or she can wear it under their other garments, which helps preserve their dignity and privacy.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2016Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: WEST AFFUM HOLDINGS CORP.Inventors: David Thomas Brown, Gary Debardi, David Peter Finch, Krystyna Szul
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Patent number: 9757578Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods are disclosed that identify a type of cable coupled to a receptacle of a defibrillator and that activate one or both of an ECG monitoring module and an energy storage circuit based at least in part on the identified cable type. The cable-type identification may allow a defibrillator to, for example, operate in either or both of an ECG monitoring mode and/or a therapy mode, based on the type of cable that is coupled to the defibrillator. The disclosed devices, systems, and methods can monitor an ECG of a patient and deliver defibrillation therapy to the patient, depending on the type of cable coupled to the defibrillator and/or the type of detected ECG signal of the patient.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2015Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: Physio-Control, Inc.Inventors: Zhong Qun Lu, Richard C. Nova, Paul S. Tamura, Gary A. DeBardi, David W. Tecklenburg, Tyler R. Hart, James S. Neumiller, Richard J. Cardin
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Publication number: 20160303391Abstract: A wearable defibrillation system includes an output device and a motion sensor. The output device emits a sound or a vibration for the patient, who responds by deliberately tapping the system. The motion sensor registers the tapping, and interprets it as a reply from the patient. The reply can be that the patient is conscious, or convey data that the patient enters by tapping the right number of times, or that the patient wants attention, and so on. Since the patient does not need direct access to the wearable defibrillation system for tapping it, he or she can wear it under their other garments, which helps preserve their dignity and privacy.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2016Publication date: October 20, 2016Inventors: David Thomas Brown, Gary Debardi, David Peter Finch, Krystyna Szul
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Patent number: 9403027Abstract: A wearable defibrillation system includes an output device and a motion sensor. The output device emits a sound or a vibration for the patient, who responds by deliberately tapping the system. The motion sensor registers the tapping, and interprets it as a reply from the patient. The reply can be that the patient is conscious, or convey data that the patient enters by tapping the right number of times, or that the patient wants attention, and so on. Since the patient does not need direct access to the wearable defibrillation system for tapping it, he or she can wear it under their other garments, which helps preserve their dignity and privacy.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2015Date of Patent: August 2, 2016Inventors: David Thomas Brown, Gary Debardi, David Peter Finch, Krystyna Szul
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Patent number: 9387317Abstract: An electrode for use with an external defibrillator for a patient includes a first combination circuit including a circuit node electrically coupled to an adapter for coupling to the defibrillator. The circuit node is further coupled to a monitoring node defined by a monitoring segment of a first pad of the electrode and to a therapy node defined by a therapy segment of the first pad of the electrode. The therapy segment is electrically insulated from the monitoring segment. The first combination circuit further includes a capacitor coupled between the circuit node and the therapy node. The electrode of this disclosure hence provides additional solutions for reducing ECG artifact during the operation of the electrode.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2014Date of Patent: July 12, 2016Assignee: Physio-Control, Inc.Inventors: Ronald Eugene Stickney, Joseph L Sullivan, Gary Debardi
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Publication number: 20160045752Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods are disclosed that identify a type of cable coupled to a receptacle of a defibrillator and that activate one or both of an ECG monitoring module and an energy storage circuit based at least in part on the identified cable type. The cable-type identification may allow a defibrillator to, for example, operate in either or both of an ECG monitoring mode and/or a therapy mode, based on the type of cable that is coupled to the defibrillator. The disclosed devices, systems, and methods can monitor an ECG of a patient and deliver defibrillation therapy to the patient, depending on the type of cable coupled to the defibrillator and/or the type of detected ECG signal of the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2015Publication date: February 18, 2016Inventors: Zhong Qun Lu, Richard C. Nova, Paul S. Tamura, Gary A. DeBardi, David W. Tecklenburg, Tyler R. Hart, James S. Neumiller, Richard J. Cardin
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Publication number: 20150360043Abstract: A wearable defibrillation system includes an output device and a motion sensor. The output device emits a sound or a vibration for the patient, who responds by deliberately tapping the system. The motion sensor registers the tapping, and interprets it as a reply from the patient. The reply can be that the patient is conscious, or convey data that the patient enters by tapping the right number of times, or that the patient wants attention, and so on. Since the patient does not need direct access to the wearable defibrillation system for tapping it, he or she can wear it under their other garments, which helps preserve their dignity and privacy.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2015Publication date: December 17, 2015Inventors: David Thomas Brown, Gary Debardi, David Peter Finch, Krystyna Szul
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Patent number: 9198593Abstract: Techniques for determining whether one or more leads are not adequately connected to a patient, e.g., for ECG monitoring, are described. The techniques involve injection of an integrated signal (which includes a test signal) into one lead, and monitoring the driven lead and the response at the other leads, including the common mode and the difference between the other leads. These “lead-off” detection techniques may be provided by an external defibrillator that provides three-wire ECG monitoring. Techniques for determining a type of a cable coupled to a defibrillator are also described. The cable-type identification may allow a defibrillator to, for example, operate in either a three-wire ECG monitoring mode or a therapy mode, based on whether a three-wire ECG cable or a defibrillation cable is coupled to the defibrillator.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2012Date of Patent: December 1, 2015Assignee: PHYSIO-CONTROL, INC.Inventors: Zhong Qun Lu, Richard C. Nova, Paul S. Tamura, Gary A. DeBardi, David W. Tecklenburg, Tyler R. Hart, James S. Neumiller, Richard J. Cardin
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Patent number: 9155903Abstract: A wearable defibrillation system includes an output device and a motion sensor. The output device emits a sound or a vibration for the patient, who responds by deliberately tapping the system. The motion sensor registers the tapping, and interprets it as a reply from the patient. The reply can be that the patient is conscious, or convey data that the patient enters by tapping the right number of times, or that the patient wants attention, and so on. Since the patient does not need direct access to the wearable defibrillation system for tapping it, he or she can wear it under their other garments, which helps preserve their dignity and privacy.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2013Date of Patent: October 13, 2015Assignee: West Affum Holdings Corp.Inventors: David Thomas Brown, Gary Debardi, David Peter Finch, Krystyna Szul
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Publication number: 20150257971Abstract: A CPR feedback system, software and methods are provided. A top height sensor can be used to track the height of the patient's chest during the CPR chest compressions, by detecting a top aspect of its location. A depth module may generate, from a detected top aspect, a depth value for a depth reached by a current compression. A counter may determine a compressions number, e.g. for the current compression. A memory may store a depth variable that can return different target values for the target depths of individual compressions. A user interface has an output device that may output an indication for the rescuer, which reflects how well the depth value of the current compression matched a corresponding target value for it. The target values may be set so as to follow a preset profile, or change according to optional measurements of force and other parameters.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2014Publication date: September 17, 2015Inventors: Fred William Chapman, Gary Debardi
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Patent number: 9079045Abstract: A wearable defibrillation system can establish a local comlink with a mobile communication device, such as a smartphone, tablet-type computer and the like. The mobile communication device can in turn establish a remote comlink with other devices in a network such as the internet. Accordingly, communication tasks relating to the wearable defibrillation system can be performed via the local and the remote comlinks, with or without the participation of the patient, who is wearing the system. The wearer can thus use the familiar interface of a mobile communication device for interacting with his defibrillator system. Moreover, he can do so while keeping on his regular clothes, which could conceal completely the wearable defibrillator system. The patient can thus preserve his dignity and privacy.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2014Date of Patent: July 14, 2015Inventors: Kenneth Frederick Cowan, Isabelle Banville, Robert Reuben Buchanan, David Peter Finch, Joseph Leo Sullivan, Phillip D. Foshee, Jr., Laura Marie Gustavson, Daniel Ralph Piha, Carmen Ann Chacon, Blaine Krusor, Gary Debardi, Richard C. Nova, Krystyna Szul, Gregory T. Kavounas
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Publication number: 20150112177Abstract: An electrode for use with an external defibrillator for a patient includes a first combination circuit including a circuit node electrically coupled to an adapter for coupling to the defibrillator. The circuit node is further coupled to a monitoring node defined by a monitoring segment of a first pad of the electrode and to a therapy node defined by a therapy segment of the first pad of the electrode. The therapy segment is electrically insulated from the monitoring segment. The first combination circuit further includes a capacitor coupled between the circuit node and the therapy node. The electrode of this disclosure hence provides additional solutions for reducing ECG artifact during the operation of the electrode.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2014Publication date: April 23, 2015Inventors: Ronald Eugene Stickney, Joseph L. Sullivan, Gary Debardi
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Publication number: 20150039040Abstract: A wearable defibrillation system can establish a local comlink with a mobile communication device, such as a smartphone, tablet-type computer and the like. The mobile communication device can in turn establish a remote comlink with other devices in a network such as the internet. Accordingly, communication tasks relating to the wearable defibrillation system can be performed via the local and the remote comlinks, with or without the participation of the patient, who is wearing the system. The wearer can thus use the familiar interface of a mobile communication device for interacting with his defibrillator system. Moreover, he can do so while keeping on his regular clothes, which could conceal completely the wearable defibrillator system. The patient can thus preserve his dignity and privacy.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2014Publication date: February 5, 2015Inventors: Kenneth Frederick Cowan, Isabelle Banville, Robert Reuben Buchanan, David Peter Finch, Joseph Leo Sullivan, Phillip D. Foshee, JR., Laura Marie Gustavson, Daniel Ralph Piha, Carmen Ann Chacon, Blaine Krusor, Gary Debardi, Richard C. Nova, Krystyna Szul, Gregory T. Kavounas