Patents by Inventor Gerrat Dijkman

Gerrat Dijkman 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).

  • Publication number: 20190336011
    Abstract: The invention relates to a system for performing in vivo pressure measurements, comprising one or more pressure sensors (14), a connector module (20) provided with one or more electrical coupling elements for the one or more pressure sensors and one or more coupling means (10) for a catheter. The one or more coupling means for a catheter are each provided with at least three ports and a tap for coupling two of the three ports as desired. According to the invention each of the one or more coupling means is embodied as a coupling module which is releasably connectable to the connector module, and the pressure sensors (14) are arranged on the coupling modules (10). The invention also relates to a coupling module (10) for a catheter as described as component of the system (1) according to the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2018
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Inventor: Gerrat Dijkman
  • Patent number: 8708927
    Abstract: A measuring device for medical applications in at least one example embodiment includes a first part provided with measuring means for measuring data of a patient, and a second part provided with communication means for sending the data. In at least one example embodiment, the second part is releasably connected to the first part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Laborie Medical Technologies Canada ULC
    Inventor: Gerrat Dijkman
  • Publication number: 20140107527
    Abstract: The invention relates to a measuring module for medical application which is provided with a housing comprising a number of first connections for catheters, a number of pressure sensors, a number of conduits for fluid connection to one of the first connections, wherein each of the conduits comprises at least one opening for the purpose of fluid connection to one of the pressure sensors, and at least one second connection for a communication module for transfer of measurement data from the pressure sensors to the communication module. The measuring module has the feature that at least one gasket, which leaves the openings clear, is arranged between the conduits and the pressure sensors. The invention also relates to a method for assembling a measuring module according to the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2012
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: BEST MEDICAL B.V.
    Inventors: Gerrat Dijkman, Marc Herman Padberg
  • Patent number: 7976475
    Abstract: A two part measuring device for a medical application, including a disposable first part for measuring the data of a patient, and a second part releasably secured to the first part for transmitting the data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Assignee: Laborie Medical Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Gerrat Dijkman
  • Patent number: 7959579
    Abstract: A measuring device for medical applications in at least one example embodiment includes a first part provided with measuring means for measuring data of a patient, and a second part provided with communication means for sending the data. In at least one example embodiment, the second part is releasably connected to the first part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: Laborie Medical Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Gerrat Dijkman
  • Publication number: 20100168608
    Abstract: A measuring device for medical applications in at least one exemplary embodiment includes a first part provided with measuring means for measuring data of a patient, and a second part provided with communication means for sending the data. In at least one exemplary embodiment, the second part is connected to and preferably enclosed within the first part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2010
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Applicant: LABORIE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventor: Gerrat Dijkman
  • Publication number: 20090069714
    Abstract: The present application provides a system for measuring and storing data in an external device including a collection unit transferring fluid, a sensing unit connected to the collection unit for sensing the pressure of the fluid and converting the pressure into data, a housing assembly for housing the sensing unit, and a communication unit connected to the housing assembly receiving the data from the sensing unit and transmitting the data to the external device. The system provides a communication device for transmitting a signal to the external device having a plurality of buttons, each button corresponding to a condition, a light indicating operation of a button, and an electronic circuitry detecting the operation of the button, identifying the operation of the button as the signal, and transmitting the signal to an external device. The present application further provides a method for measuring data using the above-described system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2007
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Inventors: Milton R. Eichmann, Gerrat Dijkman
  • Publication number: 20080312556
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for measuring data relating to urine production of a patient for medical application. The device is provided with a collecting device (1) for collecting the urine of the patient and a processor (14) for connecting to the collecting device. The processor is provided with means (12) for measuring the data and memory means (13) for storing the measurement data. The urine collecting device (1) is arranged for placing in a toilet bowl. According to the invention the collecting device is intended as a disposable article, whereby the hygiene of the patient is guaranteed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2005
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Applicant: BEST MEDICAL B.V.
    Inventor: Gerrat Dijkman
  • Publication number: 20080172021
    Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for dispensing fluid in a dosed manner, comprising a housing, a pressure bag and connecting means, the housing comprising a carrying device for suspending the pressure bag and pumping means for pumping pressure fluid into the pressure bag, a measuring device being provided for measuring, during use, the weight or changes therein of the pressure bag with a fluid container included therein, the connecting means being designed for connecting the pressure bag to the pumping means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2004
    Publication date: July 17, 2008
    Applicant: LABORIE EUROPE B.V.
    Inventor: Gerrat Dijkman
  • Publication number: 20070179400
    Abstract: A measuring device for medical applications in at least one exemplary embodiment includes a first part provided with measuring means for measuring data of a patient, and a second part provided with communication means for sending the data. In at least one exemplary embodiment, the second part is connected to and preferably enclosed within the first part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2007
    Publication date: August 2, 2007
    Applicant: Laborie Medical Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Gerrat Dijkman
  • Publication number: 20070083088
    Abstract: A two part measuring device for a medical application, including a disposable first part for measuring the data of a patient, and a second part releasably secured to the first part for transmitting the data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2003
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Applicants: LABORIE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES INC., FORNIX MEDICAL SYSTEMS HOLDING B.V.
    Inventor: Gerrat Dijkman
  • Publication number: 20060116554
    Abstract: Measuring device for medical application, comprising a first part provided with measuring means for measuring data of a patient, and a second part provided with communication means for sending the data, wherein the first part can be releasably connected to the second part, characterized in that the communication means are wireless.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2003
    Publication date: June 1, 2006
    Inventor: Gerrat Dijkman
  • Publication number: 20040054392
    Abstract: Probe for treatment of urinary or faecal incontinence, which probe is substantially intended for intra-vaginal respectively intra-anal use and is provided on an outer surface with at least two electrodes. The probe comprises a substantially hollow body of a flexible material, and is provided with means for measuring pressure in the body, EMG and performing electro-stimulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2003
    Publication date: March 18, 2004
    Inventor: Gerrat Dijkman
  • Publication number: 20030167022
    Abstract: The invention relates to a catheter for performing an in vivo pressure measurement, comprising a catheter tube with at least one channel for a pressure-conducting, medium, a pressure sensor (4,5) for placing in contact with the medium and a liquid space (40) provided with at least two ports (41,43) where in the at least one channel is connected to a first port (41), characterized in that the liquid space is a pressure chamber (40) in which the pressure sensor (4,5) is accommodated. The invention also relates to a pressure chamber as described as component of a catheter according to the invention. The invention likewise relates to a connector unit comprising a housing provided with one or more recesses which are each intended to receive a pressure chamber (40) of a catheter according to the invention, wherein electronic means for connecting to the pressure sensor (4,5) are arranged in the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2003
    Publication date: September 4, 2003
    Inventor: Gerrat Dijkman