Patents by Inventor Glenn Butler
Glenn Butler 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: 20220375584Abstract: Systems, methods, and other embodiments associated with techniques for managing devices and/or consumables, such as medical devices and medical device consumables are described. In one embodiment, the method includes determining if a consumable has been properly installed, determining if the consumable is authentic, determining if the consumable is operating correctly, determining if the consumable needs to be replaced due to a time of usage, determining if the consumable needs to be re-ordered, determining if a user of the consumable needs to be billed for the use of the consumable, and obtaining information from the consumable regarding an operating characteristic of the consumable in order to provide feedback regarding the operational efficiency of the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2022Publication date: November 24, 2022Inventors: Mark T. McBride, Glenn Butler, John Roughneen
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Patent number: 10548789Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus are provided for preventing and treating pressure ulcers in bedfast patients. The invention includes providing a non-powered mattress having a first zone adapted to conform to a first body part and a second zone adapted to provide support to a second body part, and off-loading interface pressure on the first body part to the second body part by dynamically increasing the support provided to the second body part by the second zone based on a weight of the first body part on the first zone. The off-loading of interface pressure from the first body part to the second body part equalizes blood oxygen saturation in tissue of the first and second body parts. Numerous additional aspects are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2016Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: Offloading Technologies Inc.Inventors: Michael Dyevich, Glenn Butler
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Patent number: 10524721Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus are provided for preventing and treating pressure ulcers in bedfast patients. The invention includes monitoring a bedfast patient using a sensor array disposed between a patient and a support surface, the sensor array adapted to transmit signals indicative of interfacial pressure and blood oxygen saturation levels; and a processor coupled to the sensor array and adapted to receive the signals from the sensor array to determine if an undesirable condition exists. Numerous additional aspects are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2013Date of Patent: January 7, 2020Assignee: Life Support Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Bok Lee, Glenn Butler
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Patent number: 10092471Abstract: The present invention provides systems, methods, and apparatus for applying a hyperoxic therapy delivery system to a patient; administering hyperoxic gas to the patient according to an oxygen dose-response model; and adjusting the administration of the hyperoxic gas to the patient based upon monitored parameters related to a condition of the patient. Numerous additional features are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2014Date of Patent: October 9, 2018Assignee: MICROBARIC OXYGEN SYSTEMS, LLCInventors: Michael W. Allen, Russell E. Peterson, Glenn Butler
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Patent number: 9737450Abstract: The present invention provides systems, methods, and apparatus for applying a hyperoxic therapy delivery system to a patient; administering hyperoxic gas to the patient according to an oxygen dose-response model; and adjusting the administration of the hyperoxic gas to the patient based upon monitored parameters related to a condition of the patient. Numerous additional features are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2014Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: MICROBARIC OXYYGEN SYSTEMS, LLCInventors: Russell E. Peterson, Michael W. Allen, Glenn Butler
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Publication number: 20160193096Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus are provided for preventing and treating pressure ulcers in bedfast patients. The invention includes providing a non-powered mattress having a first zone adapted to conform to a first body part and a second zone adapted to provide support to a second body part, and off-loading interface pressure on the first body part to the second body part by dynamically increasing the support provided to the second body part by the second zone based on a weight of the first body part on the first zone. The off-loading of interface pressure from the first body part to the second body part equalizes blood oxygen saturation in tissue of the first and second body parts. Numerous additional aspects are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2016Publication date: July 7, 2016Inventors: Michael Dyevich, Glenn Butler
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Patent number: 9295599Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus are provided for preventing and treating pressure ulcers in bedfast patients. The invention includes providing a non-powered mattress having a first zone adapted to conform to a first body part and a second zone adapted to provide support to a second body part, and off-loading interface pressure on the first body part to the second body part by dynamically increasing the support provided to the second body part by the second zone based on a weight of the first body part on the first zone. The off-loading of interface pressure from the first body part to the second body part equalizes blood oxygen saturation in tissue of the first and second body parts. Numerous additional aspects are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2012Date of Patent: March 29, 2016Assignee: Offloading Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Michael Dyevich, Glenn Butler
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Publication number: 20150059738Abstract: The present invention provides systems, methods, and apparatus for applying a hyperoxic therapy delivery system to a patient; administering hyperoxic gas to the patient according to an oxygen dose-response model; and adjusting the administration of the hyperoxic gas to the patient based upon monitored parameters related to a condition of the patient. Numerous additional features are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2014Publication date: March 5, 2015Inventors: Russell E. Peterson, Michael W. Allen, Glenn Butler
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Publication number: 20150059761Abstract: The present invention provides systems, methods, and apparatus for applying a hyperoxic therapy delivery system to a patient; administering hyperoxic gas to the patient according to an oxygen dose-response model; and adjusting the administration of the hyperoxic gas to the patient based upon monitored parameters related to a condition of the patient. Numerous additional features are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2014Publication date: March 5, 2015Inventors: Michael W. Allen, Russell E. Peterson, Glenn Butler
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Publication number: 20140290651Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide systems, methods and apparatus for to using crude neon with oxygen and nitrogen as a hyperbaric intervention breathing mixture. Embodiments include providing a work environment under pressure; performing work operations within the pressurized work environment; and providing a breathing mixture created from crude neon and oxygen as a hyperbaric intervention breathing gas. Numerous additional aspects are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2014Publication date: October 2, 2014Inventors: David J. Kenyon, Glenn Butler
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Publication number: 20130281804Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus are provided for preventing and treating pressure ulcers in bedfast patients. The invention includes monitoring a bedfast patient using a sensor array disposed between a patient and a support surface, the sensor array adapted to transmit signals indicative of interfacial pressure and blood oxygen saturation levels; and a processor coupled to the sensor array and adapted to receive the signals from the sensor array to determine if an undesirable condition exists. Numerous additional aspects are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2013Publication date: October 24, 2013Applicant: LIFE SUPPORT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Bok Lee, Glenn Butler
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Patent number: 8251057Abstract: In a first aspect, a monoplace hyperbaric chamber providing Venturi induced gas circulation and ventilation is disclosed. The chamber includes a control and monitoring system that offers reduced oxygen consumption, duplex pressure gauges, referenced flow control, a patient activated stop function, an independent pressure time recorder, and/or a precise pressure control circuit that uses a 1:1 forced-balanced volume amplifier adapted to supply gas to and exhaust gas from the chamber through different penetrators and/or use flow-control check valves supplied with static reference or set pressures. A computer control and monitoring subsystem is also disclosed. Numerous other aspects are provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2004Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Assignee: Life Support Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Glenn Butler
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Publication number: 20110240017Abstract: A system is provided for providing oxygen from an oxygen supply to a user. The system includes: (a) a hood adapted to fit over the user's head. The hood includes an inlet port, an outlet port, and a seal mechanism adapted to engage at least one of the user's head, neck and torso to restrict a flow of oxygen from the hood; (b) a flow control mechanism for coupling between the oxygen supply and the inlet port, and for controlling a flow of oxygen to the hood; and (c) a pressure control mechanism coupled to the outlet port, wherein the back pressure valve is adapted to regulate a pressure of the oxygen in the hood to between about 0.5 inches of water (“inH2O”) (0.00127 atm) and about 4 inH2O (0.01016 atm). Numerous other aspects are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2011Publication date: October 6, 2011Inventors: Glenn Butler, Russell E. Peterson, Michael William Allen, Jacques Vieweg
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Publication number: 20100268792Abstract: A system and method are presented that include a remote server and a vending machine. The remote server transfers media control and content information via a communication link. The information includes an advertisement that relates to at least one product available for vending from the vending machine. The vending machine includes a product storage area, an interactive display, and a controller. The product storage area stores products available for sale from the vending machine. The interactive display receives a user selection of a product to vend. The controller receives the media information and displays graphical information relating to the advertisement using the interactive display, according to the media information. The controller receives a product selection signal from the interactive display, representing a product to vend, and dispenses a product from the product storage area according to the product selection signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2010Publication date: October 21, 2010Applicant: CRANE MERCHANDISING SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Glenn Butler, Scott Hudis, Anton Rakushkin, Leonid Filatov
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Patent number: 7815668Abstract: In a first aspect, a therapy device is provided. The therapy device includes (1) a hyperbaric chamber adapted to expose at least a target tissue area of a patient to a hyperbaric environment; and (2) a light therapy device adapted to expose the target tissue area of the patient to one or more doses of light energy while the target tissue area is within the hyperbaric chamber. Numerous other aspects are provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2006Date of Patent: October 19, 2010Assignee: Life Support Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Glenn Butler
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Patent number: 7761945Abstract: A mattress and temperature control system for preventing pressure ulcers is provided. The mattress and temperature control system may include at least two chambers that may be alternately pressurized to each independently support a patient's body reclined on the mattress at different times. In some embodiments, the chambers may be implemented as an inflatable tubing system including at least two inflatable tubing circuits each having inflatable tubes disposed adjacent one another in an alternating manner. The tubes may be inflated with liquid or gas fluids. The system may include a tube pressurizing control device for controlling the inflation of the at least two inflatable tubing circuits in an alternating manner. A gas permeable membrane may encapsulate the inflatable tubing system and may be used to move air between the patient and the mattress for cooling and to remove any moisture.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2005Date of Patent: July 27, 2010Assignee: Life Support Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Glenn Butler
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Publication number: 20090276320Abstract: A bezel for use in a merchandising system is provided. The bezel includes an information display and a graphic display including one or more visual indicators. The bezel also includes a card reader configured to process payments from a cashless payment card. The bezel further includes a bill recycler access slot providing access to a bill recycler. In the bezel, illumination of the graphic display is controlled in response to information received from the bill recycler.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2009Publication date: November 5, 2009Applicant: Crane Co.Inventors: Glenn Butler, Craig Lewis, Dmytro Baydin
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Publication number: 20080281383Abstract: In one aspect, a wound management system is provided. The wound management system includes a multi-lumen cannula adapted to be disposed in a wound site. The multi-lumen cannula includes (1) a fiber optic light distribution system adapted to irradiate the wound site with light; (2) one or more catheters adapted to deliver a fluid to the wound site; and (3) one or more evacuation lines adapted to remove fluid from the wound site. Numerous other aspects are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2008Publication date: November 13, 2008Inventor: Glenn Butler
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Patent number: 7367342Abstract: In one aspect, a wound management system is provided. The wound management system includes a multi-lumen cannula adapted to be disposed in a wound site. The multi-lumen cannula includes (1) a fiber optic light distribution system adapted to irradiate the wound site with light; (2) one or more catheters adapted to deliver a fluid to the wound site; and (3) one or more evacuation lines adapted to remove fluid from the wound site. Numerous other aspects are provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2003Date of Patent: May 6, 2008Assignee: Life Support Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Glenn Butler
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Patent number: 7201766Abstract: In a first aspect, a therapy device is provided. The therapy device includes (1) a hyperbaric chamber adapted to expose at least a target tissue area of a patient to a hyperbaric environment; and (2) a light therapy device adapted to expose the target tissue area of the patient to one or more doses of light energy while the target tissue area is within the hyperbaric chamber. Numerous other aspects are provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2003Date of Patent: April 10, 2007Assignee: Life Support Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Glenn Butler