Patents by Inventor George K. Manning

George K. Manning 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).

  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISINFECTING AND CHARGING A SENSOR
    Publication number: 20140266695
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for disinfecting and recharging a sensor. The sensor may be a wireless sensor, or the sensor may be configured to operate in a wireless mode and in a wired mode. The system may include a charging device configured to provide power to the sensor and/or to recharge a power source of the sensor. The sensor may include a proximity detector configured to provide information relating to a proximity of the sensor to the charging device. Additionally, the sensor may include additional sensors configured to provide information relating to a disinfection process utilized to disinfect the sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: COVIDIEN LP
    Inventors: Paul S. Addison, James N. Watson, James H. Dripps, George K. Manning