Patents by Inventor Gary T. Ketchum

Gary T. Ketchum 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).

  • Patent number: 7322359
    Abstract: A leak point wetness sensor for urological investigations. A receptacle receives liquid which leaks past a catheter inserted in the urethra. A temperature sensitive detector sensor is contacted by the leaked liquid and provides a signal output responsive to the temperature of the liquid. A circuit produces a reference output simulative of a temperature below the anticipated temperature of leaked liquid. A comparator produces a signal when the difference between the outputs is sufficient to confirm leakage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2008
    Assignee: SRS Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary T. Ketchum
  • Publication number: 20020112731
    Abstract: A leak point wetness sensor for urological investigations. A receptacle receives liquid which leaks past a catheter inserted in the urethra. A temperature sensitive detector sensor is contacted by the leaked liquid and provides a signal output responsive to the temperature of the liquid. A circuit produces a reference output simulative of a temperature below the anticipated temperature of leaked liquid. A comparator produces a signal when the difference between the outputs is sufficient to confirm leakage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2001
    Publication date: August 22, 2002
    Inventor: Gary T. Ketchum
  • Patent number: 5862804
    Abstract: A leakpoint wetness sensor for urological investigations including an instrument having a passage therethrough to pass a catheter intended for insertion into the bladder through the urethra. A temperature sensitive reference sensor mounted to the body and exposed to and responsive to ambient temperature. A receptacle in the body so disposed and arranged to receive liquid which leaks from the urethra past the catheter. A temperature sensitive detector sensor mounted to the body where it will be contacted by the leaked liquid and detector sensor being responsive to the temperature of the liquid. A circuit device is responsive to outputs from the sensors to provide a response reflective of a difference between the temperatures when the detector sensor is wetted by leaked liquid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 26, 1999
    Assignee: Andco Tek, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary T. Ketchum