Patents by Inventor John P. Tennessen

John P. Tennessen 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).

  • Portable patient monitor with antenna integrated into handle
    Patent number: 6377223
    Abstract: An antenna is integrated into the handle of a portable patient monitor or other portable medical diagnostic instrument to enable wireless communication with a central station. The handle is made of a rugged plastic material, e.g., polycarbonate, which protects the antennae against damage. In addition, the plastic material used in the handle does not negatively impact RF transmissions to and from the antenna. The antenna is supported in a pair of slots formed in respective ribs of a molded piece forming a part of the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2002
    Assignee: GE Medical Systems Information Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan E. Clapp, Eric R. Slotty, Michael P. Cornelson, Scott W. Hoelscher, John P. Tennessen
  • Data terminal
    Patent number: D309295
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1988
    Date of Patent: July 17, 1990
    Assignee: Marquette Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Carlos de la Huerga, Todd N. Roberts, Christopher J. Salimes, John P. Tennessen