Patents by Inventor John McIntyre Douglass

John McIntyre Douglass 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).

  • Patent number: 6717598
    Abstract: The present invention provides a medical device, or medical navigator, based not on a programming perspective, but a use perspective. Medication to be taken is displayed on a color screen, actual size where possible. A color display is used because the pharmaceutical industry worldwide has substantially standardized on the colors; e.g., black and yellow pills mean barbiturates. Capsules and caplets are uniquely colored for the medicines. Pharmacists can readily tell what the medication is by looking at it. And, patients identify medications by their color and size. Input mechanisms are provided for indicating compliance with the mediation schedule and the physical condition of the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2004
    Assignee: Agilent Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Hewlett E. Melton, Jr., John McIntyre Douglass