Patents by Inventor Kathy A. Carver
Kathy A. Carver 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: 10186172Abstract: A fluid analysis simulation and training system and method. An embodiment includes an educational monitor that allows desired data and results to be displayed on a simulated glucometer as part of a faculty computer. In this embodiment, a faculty member controls the data displayed depending on the action of the learners. The present invention also discloses a model allowing the opportunity to practice the skill of obtaining a blood sample in a simulated environment. The model includes a simulated finger configured for placement over a manikin or simulated patient's finger and for holding a simulated patient fluid. In an exemplary embodiment, the simulated patient fluid includes a predetermined amount of glucose and is configured for testing with a standard glucometer. In another embodiment, the simulated patient fluid is inert, and a faculty member, or instructor, controls the display on a simulated glucometer.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2015Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: JC3 Innovations, LLCInventors: David S. Zamierowski, Kathy A. Carver
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Publication number: 20180158374Abstract: A healthcare simulation system including a mannequin with active physiological characteristics, a display monitor adapted for displaying physiological parameters, and a computer for controlling the mannequin and the monitor. A healthcare simulation method including the steps of programming the computer with healthcare scenarios, operating active characteristics of the mannequin, and dynamically displaying physiological parameters corresponding to patient vital signs. Alternative aspects of the invention include tools, such as computers and other equipment, for obtaining and displaying information and for interconnecting and interfacing participants, subjects and controllers in training systems and methods. Additional aspects of the invention include systems and methods for glucometer simulation and training. Further embodiments include simulated body parts configured for holding simulated bodily fluid for capillary puncture and/or injection simulation.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2017Publication date: June 7, 2018Inventors: David S. Zamierowski, Kathy A. Carver, Lawrence E. Guerra
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Patent number: 9916773Abstract: A healthcare simulation system includes a mannequin with active physiological characteristics, a display monitor adapted for displaying physiological parameters and a computer for controlling the mannequin and the monitor. A healthcare simulation method includes the steps of programming the computer with healthcare scenarios, operating active characteristics of the mannequin and dynamically displaying physiological parameters corresponding to patient vital signs. Alternative aspects of the invention include tools, such as computers and other equipment, for obtaining and displaying information and for interconnecting and interfacing participants, subjects and controllers in training systems and methods. Glucometer simulation and training are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2014Date of Patent: March 13, 2018Assignee: JC3 Innovations, LLCInventors: David S. Zamierowski, Kathy A. Carver
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Patent number: 9905135Abstract: A healthcare simulation system including a mannequin with active physiological characteristics, a display monitor adapted for displaying physiological parameters, and a computer for controlling the mannequin and the monitor. A healthcare simulation method including the steps of programming the computer with healthcare scenarios, operating active characteristics of the mannequin, and dynamically displaying physiological parameters corresponding to patient vital signs. Alternative aspects of the invention include tools, such as computers and other equipment, for obtaining and displaying information and for interconnecting and interfacing participants, subjects and controllers in training systems and methods. Systems and methods for glucometer simulation and training are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2015Date of Patent: February 27, 2018Assignee: JC3 Innovations, LLCInventors: David S. Zamierowski, Kathy A. Carver, Lawrence E. Guerra
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Patent number: 9892659Abstract: A healthcare simulation system including a mannequin with active physiological characteristics, a display monitor adapted for displaying physiological parameters, and a computer for controlling the mannequin and the monitor. A healthcare simulation method including the steps of programming the computer with healthcare scenarios, operating active characteristics of the mannequin, and dynamically displaying physiological parameters corresponding to patient vital signs. Alternative aspects of the invention include tools, such as computers and other equipment, for obtaining and displaying information and for interconnecting and interfacing participants, subjects and controllers in training systems and methods. Additional aspects of the invention include systems and methods for glucometer simulation and training. An embodiment includes a simulated finger configured for holding simulated blood serum and for puncture with a lancet.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2017Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Inventors: David S. Zamierowski, Kathy A. Carver, Lawrence E. Guerra
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Patent number: 9886874Abstract: A healthcare simulation system including a mannequin with active physiological characteristics, a display monitor adapted for displaying physiological parameters, and a computer for controlling the mannequin and the monitor. A healthcare simulation method including the steps of programming the computer with healthcare scenarios, operating active characteristics of the mannequin, and dynamically displaying physiological parameters corresponding to patient vital signs. Alternative aspects of the invention include tools, such as computers and other equipment, for obtaining and displaying information and for interconnecting and interfacing participants, subjects and controllers in training systems and methods. Additional aspects of the invention include systems and methods for glucometer simulation and training.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2015Date of Patent: February 6, 2018Assignee: Johnson County Community College Foundation, Inc.Inventors: David S. Zamierowski, Kathy A. Carver, Lawrence E. Guerra
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Publication number: 20170140673Abstract: A healthcare simulation system including a mannequin with active physiological characteristics, a display monitor adapted for displaying physiological parameters, and a computer for controlling the mannequin and the monitor. A healthcare simulation method including the steps of programming the computer with healthcare scenarios, operating active characteristics of the mannequin, and dynamically displaying physiological parameters corresponding to patient vital signs. Alternative aspects of the invention include tools, such as computers and other equipment, for obtaining and displaying information and for interconnecting and interfacing participants, subjects and controllers in training systems and methods. Additional aspects of the invention include systems and methods for glucometer simulation and training. An embodiment includes a simulated finger configured for holding simulated blood serum and for puncture with a lancet.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2017Publication date: May 18, 2017Inventors: David S. Zamierowski, Kathy A. Carver, Lawrence E. Guerra
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Publication number: 20160111022Abstract: A fluid analysis simulation and training system and method. An embodiment includes an educational monitor that allows desired data and results to be displayed on a simulated glucometer as part of a faculty computer. In this embodiment, a faculty member controls the data displayed depending on the action of the learners. The present invention also discloses a model allowing the opportunity to practice the skill of obtaining a blood sample in a simulated environment. The model includes a simulated finger configured for placement over a manikin or simulated patient's finger and for holding a simulated patient fluid. In an exemplary embodiment, the simulated patient fluid includes a predetermined amount of glucose and is configured for testing with a standard glucometer. In another embodiment, the simulated patient fluid is inert, and a faculty member, or instructor, controls the display on a simulated glucometer.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2015Publication date: April 21, 2016Inventors: David S. Zamierowski, Kathy A. Carver
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Patent number: 9280916Abstract: A healthcare simulation system includes a mannequin with active physiological characteristics, a display monitor adapted for displaying physiological parameters and a computer for controlling the mannequin and the monitor. A healthcare simulation method includes the steps of programming the computer with healthcare scenarios, operating active characteristics of the mannequin and dynamically displaying physiological parameters corresponding to patient vital signs. Alternative aspects of the invention include tools, such as computers and other equipment, for obtaining and displaying information and for interconnecting and interfacing participants, subjects and controllers in training systems and methods.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2012Date of Patent: March 8, 2016Assignee: Johnson County Community College Foundation, Inc.Inventors: David S. Zamierowski, Kathy A. Carver
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Publication number: 20150206457Abstract: A healthcare simulation system including a mannequin with active physiological characteristics, a display monitor adapted for displaying physiological parameters, and a computer for controlling the mannequin and the monitor. A healthcare simulation method including the steps of programming the computer with healthcare scenarios, operating active characteristics of the mannequin, and dynamically displaying physiological parameters corresponding to patient vital signs. Alternative aspects of the invention include tools, such as computers and other equipment, for obtaining and displaying information and for interconnecting and interfacing participants, subjects and controllers in training systems and methods. Systems and methods for glucometer simulation and training are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2015Publication date: July 23, 2015Inventors: David S. Zamierowski, Kathy A. Carver, Lawrence E. Guerra
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Publication number: 20150140539Abstract: A healthcare simulation system including a mannequin with active physiological characteristics, a display monitor adapted for displaying physiological parameters, and a computer for controlling the mannequin and the monitor. A healthcare simulation method including the steps of programming the computer with healthcare scenarios, operating active characteristics of the mannequin, and dynamically displaying physiological parameters corresponding to patient vital signs. Alternative aspects of the invention include tools, such as computers and other equipment, for obtaining and displaying information and for interconnecting and interfacing participants, subjects and controllers in training systems and methods. Additional aspects of the invention include systems and methods for glucometer simulation and training.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2015Publication date: May 21, 2015Inventors: David S. Zamierowski, Kathy A. Carver, Lawrence E. Guerra
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Publication number: 20140141398Abstract: A healthcare simulation system includes a mannequin with active physiological characteristics, a display monitor adapted for displaying physiological parameters and a computer for controlling the mannequin and the monitor. A healthcare simulation method includes the steps of programming the computer with healthcare scenarios, operating active characteristics of the mannequin and dynamically displaying physiological parameters corresponding to patient vital signs. Alternative aspects of the invention include tools, such as computers and other equipment, for obtaining and displaying information and for interconnecting and interfacing participants, subjects and controllers in training systems and methods. Glucometer simulation and training are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2014Publication date: May 22, 2014Applicant: Johnson County Community College Foundation, Inc.Inventors: David S. Zamierowski, Kathy A. Carver
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Publication number: 20140065589Abstract: A healthcare simulation system includes a mannequin with active physiological characteristics, a display monitor adapted for displaying physiological parameters and a computer for controlling the mannequin and the monitor. A healthcare simulation method includes the steps of programming the computer with healthcare scenarios, operating active characteristics of the mannequin and dynamically displaying physiological parameters corresponding to patient vital signs. Alternative aspects of the invention include tools, such as computers and other equipment, for obtaining and displaying information and for interconnecting and interfacing participants, subjects and controllers in training systems and methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2012Publication date: March 6, 2014Inventors: David S. Zamierowski, Kathy A. Carver
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Patent number: 8251703Abstract: A healthcare simulation system includes a mannequin with active physiological characteristics, a display monitor adapted for displaying physiological parameters and a computer for controlling the mannequin and the monitor. A healthcare simulation method includes the steps of programming the computer with healthcare scenarios, operating active characteristics of the mannequin and dynamically displaying physiological parameters corresponding to patient vital signs.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2007Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Assignee: Johnson County Community College Foundation, Inc.Inventors: David S. Zamierowski, Kathy A. Carver
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Publication number: 20090102919Abstract: An AV system and method for teleconferencing includes input and output subsystems. The input subsystem includes at least a pair of cameras and a microphone. The cameras can be mounted on a portable cart and adapted for repositioning in order to provide optimum camera spacing and angles to accommodate particular subject matter being covered. The input subsystem is connected to a controller, which can be connected to the Internet or some other network whereby systems at various sites can be linked for teleconferencing multiple participants, who can be either geographically remote from each other or located in close proximity. The output subsystem includes multi-screen displays, which are configured for simulating live participation by viewers. The display devices can be mounted on the cart, along with speakers for playing audio content.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2007Publication date: April 23, 2009Inventors: David S. Zamierowski, Kathy A. Carver
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Publication number: 20080293025Abstract: A healthcare simulation system includes a mannequin with active physiological characteristics, a display monitor adapted for displaying physiological parameters and a computer for controlling the mannequin and the monitor. A healthcare simulation method includes the steps of programming the computer with healthcare scenarios, operating active characteristics of the mannequin and dynamically displaying physiological parameters corresponding to patient vital signs.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2007Publication date: November 27, 2008Inventors: David S. Zamierowsi, Kathy A. Carver