Patents by Inventor Gene Mason
Gene Mason 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: 20220313852Abstract: Needleless connector disinfecting devices are provided that include a body having a top surface and a bottom surface, a cavity in the body, the cavity configured to receive a needleless connector, an activation arm disposed on the body, a cartridge housing disposed on the activation arm, a swab cartridge disposed in the cartridge housing, and a disposal chamber disposed in the body, the disposal chamber configured to receive used cleaning swabs. The activation arm is configured to slidably move the cartridge housing on the top surface of the body between a non-biased position in which a bottommost cleaning swab in the swab cartridge is in contact with an end portion of a needleless connector and a biased position in which the cartridge housing is disposed over the disposal chamber. Additional needleless connector disinfecting devices and methods of using needleless connector disinfecting devices are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2022Publication date: October 6, 2022Inventors: Gene MASON, George Mansour, Priya Saraf, Nimish Batra
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Patent number: 11266779Abstract: IV spikes are described herein. An IV spike includes a spike body. The spike body can be formed of a first material and can include a spike portion converging to a point. The IV spike further includes at least one spike flow port formed through the spike body. The IV spike further includes a lower flow port in fluid communication with the at least one spike flow port. The IV spike can also include an overmolded engagement feature disposed around the spike body, wherein the overmolded engagement feature comprises a second material and is configured to retain the IV spike within an IV container.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2019Date of Patent: March 8, 2022Assignee: CareFusion 303, Inc.Inventors: Gene Mason, George Mansour, Ryan Callahan, Edmond Yu
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Publication number: 20200282133Abstract: IV spikes are described herein. An IV spike includes a spike body. The spike body can be formed of a first material and can include a spike portion converging to a point. The IV spike further includes at least one spike flow port formed through the spike body. The IV spike further includes a lower flow port in fluid communication with the at least one spike flow port. The IV spike can also include an overmolded engagement feature disposed around the spike body, wherein the overmolded engagement feature comprises a second material and is configured to retain the IV spike within an IV container.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2019Publication date: September 10, 2020Inventors: Gene Mason, George Mansour, Ryan Callahan, Edmond Yu
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Patent number: 9364181Abstract: A physiological sensor combination has a flexible substrate configured to attach to a tissue site. Multiple sensors are disposed on the substrate, which generate physiological signals. Each of the signals is responsive to a different physiological parameter. Conductors are carried on the substrate and routed between the sensors and at least one connector. The connector is configured to communicate the physiological signals to at least one monitor, which derives measurements of the parameters.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2005Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: Masimo CorporationInventors: Massi E. Kiani, Ammar Al-Ali, Ronald Coverston, Gene Mason, Fred Robertson
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Publication number: 20080094228Abstract: One aspect of the disclosure is to provide a patient monitoring system including a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag. The system comprises a patient monitor capable of communicating with the RFID tag. The RFID tag may advantageously store information useful in hospital environments, triage or disaster environments, home care environments, or the like. In some embodiments, the RFID tags may be provided as parts of wrist bands, dog tags, disposable sensor components, sensors or the like that are left with a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2007Publication date: April 24, 2008Inventors: James Welch, Gene Mason, Massi Kiani
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Patent number: 7340287Abstract: A flex circuit optical sensor has an integrated Faraday shield. A conductive trace layer disposed on a substrate is used to form a conductive grid which shields the face of a photodetector. A conductive ink layer is formed on a substrate side opposite the trace layer. The back and sides of the detector are shielded by flex circuit flaps that have the conductive ink layer but substantially exclude the trace layer so as to fold over and closely adhere to the detector body. The shielded substrate flaps advantageously eliminate a separate detector shield, which is typically fabricated with an etched copper part that must be attached to a flex circuit before mounting the detector.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2005Date of Patent: March 4, 2008Assignee: Masimo CorporationInventors: Gene Mason, Ammar Al-Ali, Thomas J. Gerhardt
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Patent number: 7096052Abstract: A reflectance sensor which can be applied to a patient in a manner which reduces the light energy reaching the detector without first being attenuated by the tissue at the measurement site. Moreover, the reflectance sensor includes emitting devices adapted for use in legacy patient monitoring systems.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2003Date of Patent: August 22, 2006Assignee: Masimo CorporationInventors: Gene Mason, Ammar Al-Ali
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Publication number: 20060084852Abstract: A flex circuit optical sensor has an integrated Faraday shield. A conductive trace layer disposed on a substrate is used to form a conductive grid which shields the face of a photodetector. A conductive ink layer is formed on a substrate side opposite the trace layer. The back and sides of the detector are shielded by flex circuit flaps that have the conductive ink layer but substantially exclude the trace layer so as to fold over and closely adhere to the detector body. The shielded substrate flaps advantageously eliminate a separate detector shield, which is typically fabricated with an etched copper part that must be attached to a flex circuit before mounting the detector.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2005Publication date: April 20, 2006Inventors: Gene Mason, Ammar Al-Ali, Thomas Gerhardt
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Patent number: 6985764Abstract: A flex circuit optical sensor has an integrated Faraday shield. A conductive trace layer disposed on a substrate is used to form a conductive grid which shields the face of a photodetector. A conductive ink layer is formed on a substrate side opposite the trace layer. The back and sides of the detector are shielded by flex circuit flaps that have the conductive ink layer but substantially exclude the trace layer so as to fold over and closely adhere to the detector body. The shielded substrate flaps advantageously eliminate a separate detector shield, which is typically fabricated with an etched copper part that must be attached to a flex circuit before mounting the detector.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2002Date of Patent: January 10, 2006Assignee: Masimo CorporationInventors: Gene Mason, Ammar Al-Ali, Thomas J. Gerhardt
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Publication number: 20050277819Abstract: A physiological sensor combination has a flexible substrate configured to attach to a tissue site. Multiple sensors are disposed on the substrate, which generate physiological signals. Each of the signals is responsive to a different physiological parameter. Conductors are carried on the substrate and routed between the sensors and at least one connector. The connector is configured to communicate the physiological signals to at least one monitor, which derives measurements of the parameters.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2005Publication date: December 15, 2005Inventors: Massi Kiani, Ammar Al-Ali, Ronald Coverston, Gene Mason, Fred Robertson
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Patent number: 6934570Abstract: A physiological sensor combination has a flexible substrate configured to attach to a tissue site. Multiple sensors are disposed on the substrate, which generate physiological signals. Each of the signals is responsive to a different physiological parameter. Conductors are carried on the substrate and routed between the sensors and at least one connector. The connector is configured to communicate the physiological signals to at least one monitor, which derives measurements of the parameters.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2002Date of Patent: August 23, 2005Assignee: Masimo CorporationInventors: Massi E. Kiani, Ammar Al-Ali, Ronald Coverston, Gene Mason, Fred Robertson
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Publication number: 20040122302Abstract: A reflectance sensor which can be applied to a patient in a manner which reduces the light energy reaching the detector without first being attenuated by the tissue at the measurement site. Moreover, the reflectance sensor includes emitting devices adapted for use in legacy patient monitoring systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2003Publication date: June 24, 2004Inventors: Gene Mason, Ammar Al-Ali
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Publication number: 20030225323Abstract: A physiological sensor combination has a flexible substrate configured to attach to a tissue site. Multiple sensors are disposed on the substrate, which generate physiological signals. Each of the signals is responsive to a different physiological parameter. Conductors are carried on the substrate and routed between the sensors and at least one connector. The connector is configured to communicate the physiological signals to at least one monitor, which derives measurements of the parameters.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2002Publication date: December 4, 2003Inventors: Massi E. Kiani, Ammar Al-Ali, Ronald Coverston, Gene Mason, Fred Robertson
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Publication number: 20020165440Abstract: A flex circuit optical sensor has an integrated Faraday shield. A conductive trace layer disposed on a substrate is used to form a conductive grid which shields the face of a photodetector. A conductive ink layer is formed on a substrate side opposite the trace layer. The back and sides of the detector are shielded by flex circuit flaps that have the conductive ink layer but substantially exclude the trace layer so as to fold over and closely adhere to the detector body. The shielded substrate flaps advantageously eliminate a separate detector shield, which is typically fabricated with an etched copper part that must be attached to a flex circuit before mounting the detector.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2002Publication date: November 7, 2002Inventors: Gene Mason, Ammar Al-Ali, Thomas J. Gerhardt
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Patent number: 6470199Abstract: A positioner, such as an elastic sock, is fitted with an optical probe, preferably designed for pulse oximetry. The sock preferably substantially forms to the shape of a wearer's foot or hand. In addition, the sock preferably comprises at least one positioning portion. According to one embodiment, the positioning portion is configured to receive at least a wearer's great toe, thumb, or finger, such that the sock maintains substantially opposing alignment of an emitter and a detector. Alternatively, the positioner may comprise a toecap, a glove, or a mitten. The positioner may also advantageously be fitted with a timer circuit, preferably providing an alarm at predetermined intervals.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2000Date of Patent: October 22, 2002Assignee: Masimo CorporationInventors: Robert J. Kopotic, Gene Mason
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Patent number: 6161474Abstract: An end cover for detachable connection on the end of a cylindrical shaped food roll. The end cover has an end plate with an external side that displays information such as advertising or marketing indicia. A retaining member extends from the end plate and forms an interference fit with the external surface of the food roll when the end cover is installed onto the food roll.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2000Date of Patent: December 19, 2000Inventor: Marvin Gene Mason
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Patent number: 6044757Abstract: An end cover for detachable connection on the end of a cylindrical shaped food roll. The end cover has an end plate with an external side that displays information such as advertising or marketing indicia. A retaining member extends from the end plate and forms an interference fit with the external surface of the food roll when the end cover is installed onto the food roll.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 1998Date of Patent: April 4, 2000Inventor: Marvin Gene Mason