Patents by Inventor George C. Kramer
George C. Kramer 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: 10213551Abstract: A de-noising algorithm is executed dynamically as data is received to generate and update a set of candidate solutions. Each candidate solution is a representation of the data using one or more line segments, and each line segment is fitted to the data within the time period that the segment spans. During each iteration of the algorithm, one candidate solution is identified as a best solution, and properties of the best solution are utilized to dynamically compute properties of the data. To limit the number of active candidate solutions and the corresponding processing power required to update and evaluate them, candidate solutions that fall too far behind the best candidate solution are eliminated from consideration. The de-noising algorithm finds particular utility in the context of a load cell signal that is representative of a weight of an intravenous fluid container.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2015Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: Board of Regents, the University of Texas SystemInventors: Richard B. Voigt, George C. Kramer, Jordan Wolf
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Publication number: 20160158442Abstract: A de-noising algorithm is executed dynamically as data is received to generate and update a set of candidate solutions. Each candidate solution is a representation of the data using one or more line segments, and each line segment is fitted to the data within the time period that the segment spans. During each iteration of the algorithm, one candidate solution is identified as a best solution, and properties of the best solution are utilized to dynamically compute properties of the data. To limit the number of active candidate solutions and the corresponding processing power required to update and evaluate them, candidate solutions that fall too far behind the best candidate solution are eliminated from consideration. The de-noising algorithm finds particular utility in the context of a load cell signal that is representative of a weight of an intravenous fluid container.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2015Publication date: June 9, 2016Inventors: Richard B. Voigt, George C. Kramer, Jordan Wolf
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Patent number: 9272090Abstract: A system for operating a semi-closed loop and/or a closed loop resuscitation of a burn patient in view of patient information and other physiological data gathered by the system. The system in at least one embodiment includes an urine sensor, an infusion pump and a processor that controls the operation of the infusion pump at least in part from a signal received from the urine sensor.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2013Date of Patent: March 1, 2016Assignees: The United States of America as represented by The Secretary of the Army, Board of Regents of the University of Texas SystemInventors: Jose Salinas, George C. Kramer, Guy A. Drew
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Patent number: 9061101Abstract: A method for providing decision-assist to medical staff resuscitating a burn patient includes receiving patient information, calculating an infusion rate, outputting the infusion rate, obtaining a urinary output, calculating a new infusion rate using infusion rate model based constants, and outputting the new infusion rate. In some embodiments, the method includes notifying medical staff when problems arise, displaying information regarding the resuscitation, and setting limits regarding the infusion rates.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2013Date of Patent: June 23, 2015Assignees: The Unites States of America as represented by The Secretary of the Army, Board of Regents of the University of Texas SystemInventors: Jose Salinas, George C. Kramer, Leopoldo C. Cancio, Kevin Chung, Elizabeth Mann, Steven E. Wolf, Drew A. Guy
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Publication number: 20140243738Abstract: Novel fluid delivery systems are disclosed to improve the delivery of bio-compatible fluids to a patient. The systems can include a housing having a bladder pressurized by a pressurization unit so that fluid flow rate can be controlled, changed and/or monitored. The systems can also include a scale and/or a flow control unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2013Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicants: THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM, Resuscitation Solutions Inc, United States Army Institute of Surgical ResearchInventors: George C. Kramer, Guy A. Drew, Donald J. Deyo, Allen E. Brandenburg, Richard B. Voigt
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Publication number: 20140155818Abstract: A system for operating a semi-closed loop and/or a closed loop resuscitation of a burn patient in view of patient information and other physiological data gathered by the system. The system in at least one embodiment includes an urine sensor, an infusion pump and a processor that controls the operation of the infusion pump at least in part from a signal received from the urine sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2013Publication date: June 5, 2014Applicants: Board of Regents of the University of Texas System, United States Government, as represented by the Secretary of the ArmyInventors: Jose Salinas, George C. Kramer, Guy A. Drew
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Publication number: 20140142539Abstract: A method for providing decision-assist to medical staff resuscitating a burn patient includes receiving patient information, calculating an infusion rate, outputting the infusion rate, obtaining a urinary output, calculating a new infusion rate using infusion rate model based constants, and outputting the new infusion rate. In some embodiments, the method includes notifying medical staff when problems arise, displaying information regarding the resuscitation, and setting limits regarding the infusion rates.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2013Publication date: May 22, 2014Applicants: Board of Regents of the University of Texas System, United States Government, as represented by the Secretary of the ArmyInventors: Jose Salinas, George C. Kramer, Leopoldo C. Cancio, Kevin Chung, Elizabeth Mann, Steven E. Wolf, Drew A. Guy
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Patent number: 8597273Abstract: A system for operating a semi-closed loop and/or a closed loop resuscitation of a burn patient in view of patient information and other physiological data gathered by the system. The system in at least one embodiment includes an urine sensor, an infusion pump and a processor that controls the operation of the infusion pump at least in part from a signal received from the urine sensor.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2012Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: The United States of America as Represented by the Secretary of the ArmyInventors: Jose Salinas, George C. Kramer, Guy A. Drew
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Patent number: 8585675Abstract: A method for providing decision-assist to medical staff resuscitating a burn patient includes receiving patient information, calculating an infusion rate, outputting the infusion rate, obtaining a urinary output, calculating a new infusion rate using infusion rate model based constants, and outputting the new infusion rate. In some embodiments, the method includes notifying medical staff when problems arise, displaying information regarding the resuscitation, and setting limits regarding the infusion rates.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2011Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: The United States of America as Represented by the Secretary of the ArmyInventors: Jose Salinas, George C. Kramer, Leopoldo C. Cancio, Kevin Chung, Elizabeth Mann, Steven E. Wolf, Guy A. Drew
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Patent number: 8579859Abstract: Novel fluid delivery systems are disclosed to improve the delivery of bio-compatible fluids to a patient. The systems can include a housing having a bladder pressurized by a pressurization unit so that fluid flow rate can be controlled, changed and/or monitored. The systems can also include a scale and/or a flow control unit.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2010Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignee: Board of Regents, The University of Texas SystemInventors: George C. Kramer, Guy A. Drew, Donald J. Deyo, Allen E. Brandenburg, Richard B. Voigt
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Publication number: 20120283631Abstract: A system for operating a semi-closed loop and/or a closed loop resuscitation of a burn patient in view of patient information and other physiological data gathered by the system. The system in at least one embodiment includes an urine sensor, an infusion pump and a processor that controls the operation of the infusion pump at least in part from a signal received from the urine sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2012Publication date: November 8, 2012Applicant: United States Government as represented by the Secretary of the ArmyInventors: Jose Salinas, George C. Kramer, Guy A. Drew
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Publication number: 20120101473Abstract: A method for providing decision-assist to medical staff resuscitating a burn patient includes receiving patient information, calculating an infusion rate, outputting the infusion rate, obtaining a urinary output, calculating a new infusion rate using infusion rate model based constants, and outputting the new infusion rate. In some embodiments, the method includes notifying medical staff when problems arise, displaying information regarding the resuscitation, and setting limits regarding the infusion rates.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2011Publication date: April 26, 2012Applicant: United States Government, as represented by Secretary of the ArmyInventors: Jose Salinas, George C. Kramer, Leopoldo C. Cancio, Kevin Chung, Elizabeth Mann, Steven E. Wolf, Guy A. Drew
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Patent number: 8157785Abstract: A method and system for operating a semi-closed loop and/or a closed loop resuscitation of a burn patient in view of patient information and other physiological data gathered as part of the method and/or by the system. The method in at least one embodiment includes receiving patient information, calculating an infusion rate based at least on part on a portion of the received patient information, outputting the infusion rate to an infusion pump, obtaining a urinary output, calculating a new infusion rate using infusion rate model based constants, and outputting the new infusion rate to an infusion pump. In some embodiments, the method includes notifying medical staff when problems arise, displaying information regarding the resuscitation, and setting limits regarding the infusion rates.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2010Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the ArmyInventors: Jose Salinas, George C. Kramer, Guy A. Drew
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Publication number: 20110230824Abstract: A method and system for operating a semi-closed loop and/or a closed loop resuscitation of a burn patient in view of patient information and other physiological data gathered as part of the method and/or by the system. The method in at least one embodiment includes receiving patient information, calculating an infusion rate based at least on part on a portion of the received patient information, outputting the infusion rate to an infusion pump, obtaining a urinary output, calculating a new infusion rate using infusion rate model based constants, and outputting the new infusion rate to an infusion pump. In some embodiments, the method includes notifying medical staff when problems arise, displaying information regarding the resuscitation, and setting limits regarding the infusion rates.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2010Publication date: September 22, 2011Applicant: United States Govemment as represented by the Secretary of the ArmyInventors: Jose Salinas, George C. Kramer, Guy A. Drew
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Patent number: 7879020Abstract: A method for providing decision-assist to medical staff resuscitating a burn patient includes receiving patient information, calculating an infusion rate, outputting the infusion rate, obtaining a urinary output, calculating a new infusion rate using infusion rate model based constants, and outputting the new infusion rate. In some embodiments, the method includes notifying medical staff when problems arise, displaying information regarding the resuscitation, and setting limits regarding the infusion rates.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2008Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the ArmyInventors: Jose Salinas, George C. Kramer, Leopoldo C. Cancio, Kevin Chung, Elizabeth Mann, Steven E. Wolf, Guy A. Drew
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Patent number: 5960797Abstract: A device and method for rapid access to the bone marrow for the infusion of drugs and other fluids into the bone marrow; sampling the bone marrow; and monitoring the physical properties of the blood and bone marrow. These operations may proceed sequentially or simultaneously. A "smart" controller may be utilized to direct or control these operations. An implantable intraosseous needle assembly and various means for injecting, utilizing, and extracting that assembly into a bone containing bone marrow are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 1998Date of Patent: October 5, 1999Assignee: Board of Regents, The University of Texas SystemInventors: George C. Kramer, Joel P. Jenkinson, Domenico N. Castaldo
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Patent number: 5938636Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for injecting infusion fluids into a patient at a controlled infusion rate. This apparatus is referred to as a "controlled autoinfuser". A preferred embodiment of the invention comprises a computer capable of using pressure volume and relationships to generate a control signal that will control the injection of infusion fluids into a patient. The present invention further comprises a method of controlling the injection of infusion fluids into a patient through the use of a microprocessor controlled autoinfuser as well as a method of injecting a preselected volume of infusion fluid into a patient within a preselected infusion time.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 1997Date of Patent: August 17, 1999Assignees: The Bd of Regents of the University of California, The Bd of Regents of the University of TexasInventors: George C. Kramer, Jerald M. Henderson, Wendy R. Feenstra, Domenico Castaldo
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Patent number: 5868711Abstract: A device and method for rapid access to the bone marrow for the infusion of drugs and other fluids into the bone marrow; sampling the bone marrow; and monitoring the physical properties of the blood and bone marrow. These operations may proceed sequentially or simultaneously. A "smart" controller may be utilized to direct or control these operations. An implantable intraosseous needle assembly and various means for injecting, utilizing, and extracting that assembly into a bone containing bone marrow are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 1994Date of Patent: February 9, 1999Assignee: Board of Regents, The University of Texas SystemInventors: George C. Kramer, Joel P. Jenkinson, Domenico N. Castaldo
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Patent number: 5451210Abstract: A rapid vascular drug delivery device, system and method is provided having a releasibly extending and retracting needle necessary for injecting and withdrawing fluid into and from a physiological or non-physiological cavity. Accordingly, the needle can be releasibly extended with sufficient momentum at a point of impact to penetrate a hard substance such as bone. The needle is slideably placed within an aperture configured at the forward end of a main housing, wherein a trigger needle can be arranged proximate to the forward end in order to detect tissue thickness or bone depth necessary for ensuring accurate placement of the bone-piercing needle within the bone marrow. The needle can receive fluids interspersed by parallel-placed or series-placed fluid containers configured within the main housing.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 1993Date of Patent: September 19, 1995Assignees: Lifequest Medical, Inc., Board of Regents, Univ. of TX SystemInventors: George C. Kramer, Herbert H. Spoon, Larry J. Miller, David J. Collette, Ruben G. Zamorano, Joel P. Jenkinson
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Patent number: 5443848Abstract: The present invention relates to hypertonic crystalloid resuscitation fluids particularly useful in treating hemorrhagic shock. A pharmaceutical formulation prepared and selected ratios of sodium chloride and sodium acetate with a total osmolar concentration exceeding 500 mOsm can be used as a small volume resuscitation fluid which has little effect on plasma chloride levels. Arterial pressure is improved to the point of sustaining oxygen supply to tissues and organs with a significant increase in oxygen delivery and consumption.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 1993Date of Patent: August 22, 1995Assignee: Board of Regents, The University of Texas SystemInventors: George C. Kramer, Mauricio Rocha-e-Silva, Irineu T. Velasco, Charles E. Wade