Patents by Inventor Henk Visser, II
Henk Visser, II 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: 11963746Abstract: The invention provides a body-worn monitor featuring a processing system that receives a digital data stream from an ECG system. A cable houses the ECG system at one terminal end, and plugs into the processing system, which is worn on the patient's wrist like a conventional wristwatch. The ECG system features: i) a connecting portion connected to multiple electrodes worn by the patient; ii) a differential amplifier that receives electrical signals from each electrode and process them to generate an analog ECG waveform; iii) an analog-to-digital converter that converts the analog ECG waveform into a digital ECG waveform; and iv) a transceiver that transmits a digital data stream representing the digital ECG waveform (or information calculated from the waveform) through the cable and to the processing system. Different ECG systems, typically featuring three, five, or twelve electrodes, can be interchanged with one another.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2021Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: SOTERA WIRELESS, INC.Inventors: Jim Moon, Henk Visser, II, Robert Kenneth Hunt, Devin McCombie, Marshal Singh Dhillon, Matthew J. Banet
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Publication number: 20220248961Abstract: The invention provides a body-worn monitor featuring a processing system that receives a digital data stream from an ECG system. A cable houses the ECG system at one terminal end, and plugs into the processing system, which is worn on the patient's wrist like a conventional wristwatch. The ECG system features: i) a connecting portion connected to multiple electrodes worn by the patient; ii) a differential amplifier that receives electrical signals from each electrode and process them to generate an analog ECG waveform; iii) an analog-to-digital converter that converts the analog ECG waveform into a digital ECG waveform; and iv) a transceiver that transmits a digital data stream representing the digital ECG waveform (or information calculated from the waveform) through the cable and to the processing system. Different ECG systems, typically featuring three, five, or twelve electrodes, can be interchanged with one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2021Publication date: August 11, 2022Applicant: SOTERA WIRELESS, INC.Inventors: Jim MOON, Henk VISSER, II, Robert Kenneth HUNT, Devin McCOMBIE, Marshal Singh DHILLON, Matthew J. BANET
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Publication number: 20220031246Abstract: The invention provides a body-worn vital sign monitor that measures a patient's vital signs (e.g. blood pressure, SpO2, heart rate, respiratory rate, and temperature) while simultaneously characterizing their activity state (e.g. resting, walking, convulsing, falling) and posture (upright, supine). The monitor processes this information to minimize corruption of the vital signs and associated alarms/alerts by motion-related artifacts. It also features a graphical user interface (GUI) rendered on a touchpanel display that facilitates a number of features to simplify and improve patient monitoring and safety in both the hospital and home.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2021Publication date: February 3, 2022Applicant: SOTERA WIRELESS, INC.Inventors: Jim MOON, Henk VISSER, II, Robert Kenneth HUNT, Devin McCOMBIE, Marshal Singh DHILLON, Matthew J. BANET
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Publication number: 20220015704Abstract: The invention provides a body-worn vital sign monitor that measures a patient's vital signs (e.g. blood pressure, SpO2, heart rate, respiratory rate, and temperature) while simultaneously characterizing their activity state (e.g. resting, walking, convulsing, falling) and posture (upright, supine). The monitor processes this information to minimize corruption of the vital signs and associated alarms/alerts by motion-related artifacts. It also features a graphical user interface (GUI) rendered on a touchpanel display that facilitates a number of features to simplify and improve patient monitoring and safety in both the hospital and home.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2021Publication date: January 20, 2022Applicant: SOTERA WIRELESS, INC.Inventors: Jim MOON, Henk VISSER, II, Robert Kenneth HUNT, Devin McCOMBIE, Marshal Singh DHILLON, Matthew J. BANET
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Patent number: 11096596Abstract: The invention provides a body-worn monitor featuring a processing system that receives a digital data stream from an ECG system. A cable houses the ECG system at one terminal end, and plugs into the processing system, which is worn on the patient's wrist like a conventional wristwatch. The ECG system features: i) a connecting portion connected to multiple electrodes worn by the patient; ii) a differential amplifier that receives electrical signals from each electrode and process them to generate an analog ECG waveform; iii) an analog-to-digital converter that converts the analog ECG waveform into a digital ECG waveform; and iv) a transceiver that transmits a digital data stream representing the digital ECG waveform (or information calculated from the waveform) through the cable and to the processing system. Different ECG systems, typically featuring three, five, or twelve electrodes, can be interchanged with one another.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2019Date of Patent: August 24, 2021Assignee: SOTERA WIRELESS, INC.Inventors: Jim Moon, Henk Visser, II, Robert Kenneth Hunt, Devin McCombie, Marshal Singh Dhillon, Matthew J. Banet
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Publication number: 20200107738Abstract: The invention features a vital sign monitor that includes: 1) a hardware control component featuring a microprocessor that operates an interactive, icon-driven GUI on an LCD; and, 2) a sensor component that connects to the control component through a shielded coaxial cable. The sensor features: 1) an optical component that generates a first signal: 2) a plurality electrical components (e.g. electrodes) that generate a second signal; and, 3) an acoustic component that generates a third signal. The microprocessor runs compiled computer code that operates: 1) the touch panel LCD; 2) a graphical user interface that includes multiple icons corresponding to different software operations: 3) a file-management system for storing and retrieving vital sign information; and 4) USB and short-range wireless systems for transferring data to and from the device to a PC.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2019Publication date: April 9, 2020Applicant: SOTERA WIRELESS, INC.Inventors: Matthew J. Banet, Marshal Singh Dhillon, Andrew Stanley Terry, Michael James Thompson, Zhou Zhou, Henk Visser, II, Adam Michael Fleming
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Publication number: 20190328239Abstract: The invention provides a body-worn monitor featuring a processing system that receives a digital data stream from an ECG system. A cable houses the ECG system at one terminal end, and plugs into the processing system, which is worn on the patient's wrist like a conventional wristwatch. The ECG system features: i) a connecting portion connected to multiple electrodes worn by the patient; ii) a differential amplifier that receives electrical signals from each electrode and process them to generate an analog ECG waveform; iii) an analog-to-digital converter that converts the analog ECG waveform into a digital ECG waveform; and iv) a transceiver that transmits a digital data stream representing the digital ECG waveform (or information calculated from the waveform) through the cable and to the processing system. Different ECG systems, typically featuring three, five, or twelve electrodes, can be interchanged with one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2019Publication date: October 31, 2019Inventors: Jim MOON, Henk VISSER, II, Robert Kenneth HUNT, Devin McCOMBIE, Marshal Singh DHILLON, Matthew J. BANET
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Patent number: 10426367Abstract: The invention features a vital sign monitor that includes: 1) a hardware control component featuring a microprocessor that operates an interactive, icon-driven GUI on an LCD; and, 2) a sensor component that connects to the control component through a shielded coaxial cable. The sensor features: 1) an optical component that generates a first signal; 2) a plurality electrical components (e.g. electrodes) that generate a second signal; and, 3) an acoustic component that generates a third signal. The microprocessor runs compiled computer code that operates: 1) the touch panel LCD; 2) a graphical user interface that includes multiple icons corresponding to different software operations; 3) a file-management system for storing and retrieving vital sign information; and 4) USB and short-range wireless systems for transferring data to and from the device to a PC.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2013Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: SOTERA WIRELESS, INC.Inventors: Matthew J. Banet, Marshal Singh Dhillon, Andrew Stanley Terry, Michael James Thompson, Zhou Zhou, Henk Visser, II, Adam Michael Fleming
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Patent number: 10342438Abstract: The invention provides a body-worn monitor featuring a processing system that receives a digital data stream from an ECG system. A cable houses the ECG system at one terminal end, and plugs into the processing system, which is worn on the patient's wrist like a conventional wristwatch. The ECG system features: i) a connecting portion connected to multiple electrodes worn by the patient; ii) a differential amplifier that receives electrical signals from each electrode and process them to generate an analog ECG waveform; iii) an analog-to-digital converter that converts the analog ECG waveform into a digital ECG waveform; and iv) a transceiver that transmits a digital data stream representing the digital ECG waveform (or information calculated from the waveform) through the cable and to the processing system. Different ECG systems, typically featuring three, five, or twelve electrodes, can be interchanged with one another.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2017Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Assignee: SOTERA WIRELESS, INC.Inventors: Jim Moon, Henk Visser, II, Robert Kenneth Hunt, Devin McCombie, Marshal Singh Dhillon, Matthew J. Banet
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Patent number: 10136827Abstract: The invention features a vital sign monitor that includes: 1) a hardware control component featuring a microprocessor that operates as interactive, icon-driven GUI on an LCD; and, 2) a sensor component that connects to the control component through a shielded coaxial cable. The sensor features: 1) an optical component that generates a first signal; 2) a plurality electrical components (e.g. electrodes) that generate a second signal; and, 3) an acoustic component that generates a third signal. The microprocessor runs compiled computer code that operates: 1) the touch panel LCD; 2) a graphical user interface that includes multiple icons corresponding to different software operations; 3) a file-management system for storing and retrieving vital sign information; and 4) USB and short-range wireless systems for transferring data to and from the device to a PC.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2014Date of Patent: November 27, 2018Assignee: SOTERA WIRELESS, INC.Inventors: Matthew J. Banet, Marshal Singh Dhillon, Andrew Stanley Terry, Michael James Thompson, Zhou Zhou, Henk Visser, II, Adam Michael Fleming
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Publication number: 20180146862Abstract: The invention provides a body-worn monitor featuring a processing system that receives a digital data stream from an ECG system. A cable houses the ECG system at one terminal end, and plugs into the processing system, which is worn on the patient's wrist like a conventional wristwatch. The ECG system features: i) a connecting portion connected to multiple electrodes worn by the patient; ii) a differential amplifier that receives electrical signals from each electrode and process them to generate an analog ECG waveform; iii) an analog-to-digital converter that converts the analog ECG waveform into a digital ECG waveform; and iv) a transceiver that transmits a digital data stream representing the digital ECG waveform (or information calculated from the waveform) through the cable and to the processing system. Different ECG systems, typically featuring three, five, or twelve electrodes, can be interchanged with one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2017Publication date: May 31, 2018Applicant: SOTERA WIRELESS, INC.Inventors: Jim MOON, Henk VISSER, II, Robert Kenneth HUNT, Devin McCOMBIE, Marshal Singh DHILLON, Matthew J. BANET
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Patent number: 9622710Abstract: The invention provides a monitor for measuring blood pressure and other vital signs from a patient without using a cuff. The invention provides a hand-held device for measuring vital signs (e.g.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2015Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: SOTERA WIRELESS, INC.Inventors: Matthew John Banet, Michael James Thompson, Zhou Zhou, Henk Visser, II, Robert Kenneth Hunt
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Publication number: 20160022224Abstract: The invention provides a monitor for measuring blood pressure and other vital signs from a patient without using a cuff. The invention provides a hand-held device for measuring vital signs (e.g.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2015Publication date: January 28, 2016Inventors: Matthew John Banet, Michael James Thompson, Zhou Zhou, Henk Visser, II, Robert Kenneth Hunt
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Patent number: 9149192Abstract: The invention provides a monitor for measuring blood pressure and other vital signs from a patient without using a cuff. The invention provides a hand-held device for measuring vital signs (e.g.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2006Date of Patent: October 6, 2015Assignee: SOTERA WIRELESS, INC.Inventors: Matthew John Banet, Michael James Thompson, Zhou Zhou, Henk Visser, II, Robert Kenneth Hunt
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Publication number: 20140235964Abstract: The invention features a vital sign monitor that includes: 1) a hardware control component featuring a microprocessor that operates as interactive, icon-driven GUI on an LCD; and, 2) a sensor component that connects to the control component through a shielded coaxial cable. The sensor features: 1) an optical component that generates a first signal; 2) a plurality electrical components (e.g. electrodes) that generate a second signal; and, 3) an acoustic component that generates a third signal. The microprocessor runs compiled computer code that operates: 1) the touch panel LCD; 2) a graphical user interface that includes multiple icons corresponding to different software operations; 3) a file-management system for storing and retrieving vital sign information; and 4) USB and short-range wireless systems for transferring data to and from the device to a PC.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2014Publication date: August 21, 2014Applicant: SOTERA WIRELESS, INC.Inventors: Matthew J. Banet, Marshal Singh Dhillon, Andrew Stanley Terry, Michael James Thompson, Zhou Zhou, Henk Visser, II, Adam Michael Fleming
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Publication number: 20140142445Abstract: A method and apparatus for measuring a patient's blood pressure featuring the following steps: 1) measuring a time-dependent optical waveform with an optical sensor; 2) measuring a time-dependent electrical signal with an electrical sensor; 3) estimating the patient's arterial properties using the optical waveform; 4) determining a pulse transit time (PTT) from the time-dependent electrical signal and the time-dependent optical waveform; and 5) calculating a blood pressure value using a mathematical model that includes the PTT and the patient's arterial properties.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2013Publication date: May 22, 2014Applicant: SOTERA WIRELESS, INC.Inventors: Matthew J. Banet, Marshal Singh Dhillon, Andrew Stanley Terry, Zhou Zhou, Henk Visser, II, Robert J. Kopotic
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Publication number: 20140081099Abstract: The invention features a vital sign monitor that includes: 1) a hardware control component featuring a microprocessor that operates an interactive, icon-driven GUI on an LCD; and, 2) a sensor component that connects to the control component through a shielded coaxial cable. The sensor features: 1) an optical component that generates a first signal; 2) a plurality electrical components (e.g. electrodes) that generate a second signal; and, 3) an acoustic component that generates a third signal. The microprocessor runs compiled computer code that operates: 1) the touch panel LCD; 2) a graphical user interface that includes multiple icons corresponding to different software operations; 3) a file-management system for storing and retrieving vital sign information; and 4) USB and short-range wireless systems for transferring data to and from the device to a PC.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2013Publication date: March 20, 2014Applicant: SOTERA WIRELESS, INC.Inventors: Matthew J. Banet, Marshal Singh Dhillon, Andrew Stanley Terry, Michael James Thompson, Zhou Zhou, Henk Visser, II, Adam Michael Fleming
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Patent number: 8574161Abstract: A method and apparatus for measuring a patient's blood pressure featuring the following steps: 1) measuring a time-dependent optical waveform with an optical sensor; 2) measuring a time-dependent electrical signal with an electrical sensor; 3) estimating the patient's arterial properties using the optical waveform; 4) determining a pulse transit time (PTT) from the time-dependent electrical signal and the time-dependent optical waveform; and 5) calculating a blood pressure value using a mathematical model that includes the PTT and the patient's arterial properties.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2008Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Sotera Wireless, Inc.Inventors: Matthew J. Banet, Zhou Zhou, Marshal Singh Dhillon, Robert J. Kopotic, Andrew Stanley Terry, Henk Visser, II
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Patent number: 8506480Abstract: A body-worn sensor that measures respiratory rate and other vital signs using an acoustic sensor (e.g., a small-scale sensor). The body-worn sensor features a chest-worn patch sensor that combines both the acoustic sensor and an ECG electrode into a single adhesive patch. To measure blood pressure, the device additionally performs a ‘composite’ PTT-based measurement that features both pressure-dependent and pressure-free measurements. The acoustic sensor measures respiration rate by recording sounds related to the patient's inspiration and expiration. The acoustic sensor is typically placed near the patient's trachea, but can also be placed on the middle right and left side of the chest, and the middle right and left side of the back.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2008Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Assignee: Sotera Wireless, Inc.Inventors: Matthew J. Banet, Zhou Zhou, Robert J. Kopotic, Marshal Singh Dhillon, Andrew Stanley Terry, Henk Visser, II
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Patent number: 8442607Abstract: The invention features a vital sign monitor that includes: 1) a hardware control component featuring a microprocessor that operates an interactive, icon-driven GUI on an LCD; and, 2) a sensor component that connects to the control component through a shielded coaxial cable. The sensor features: 1) an optical component that generates a first signal; 2) a plurality electrical components (e.g. electrodes) that generate a second signal; and, 3) an acoustic component that generates a third signal. The microprocessor runs compiled computer code that operates: 1) the touch panel LCD; 2) a graphical user interface that includes multiple icons corresponding to different software operations; 3) a file-management system for storing and retrieving vital sign information; and 4) USB and short-range wireless systems for transferring data to and from the device to a PC.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2006Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Assignee: Sotera Wireless, Inc.Inventors: Matthew John Banet, Michael James Thompson, Zhou Zhou, Henk Visser, II, Adam Michael Fleming, Marshal Singh Dhillon, Andrew Stanley Terry