Patents by Inventor Kenneth S. Rucker

Kenneth S. Rucker 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).

  • Defibrillator with wireless communications
    Patent number: 6597948
    Abstract: A defibrillator having infrared communication capability is provided. The wireless communications capability is implemented using infrared light or RF communications and standardized communications protocols such as the IRDA protocol to allow for ready communication between defibrillators such as during handoffs of patient along the Chain of Survival. The wireless communications network also allows for communications between a defibrillator and a host computer such as a palmtop for incident report generation after each handoff. Another embodiment of the present invention provides for a defibrillator having an infrared mode switch to allow for restricted access to advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) features of the defibrillator. A further embodiment of the present invention provides for a defibrillator having a remote training mode that is implemented via wireless communications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2003
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
    Inventors: Martin G. Rockwell, Gregory D. Brink, Jonathan N. Andrews, David L. Burton, Patricia A. Arand, Nancy H. Forman, Kenneth S. Rucker, John Kent, Daniel J. Powers
  • Defibrillator test system with wireless communications
    Patent number: 6438417
    Abstract: A defibrillator having infrared communication capability is provided. The wireless communications capability is implemented using infrared light or RF communications and standardized communications protocols such as the IrDA protocol to allow for ready communication between defibrillators such as during handoffs of patient along the Chain of Survival. The wireless communications network also allows for communications between a defibrillator and a host computer such as a palmtop for incident report generation after each handoff. Another embodiment of the present invention provides for a defibrillator having an infrared mode switch to allow for restricted access to advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) features of the defibrillator. A further embodiment of the present invention provides for a defibrillator having a remote training mode that is implemented via wireless communications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Assignee: Koninklijke PHilips Electronics N.V.
    Inventors: Martin G. Rockwell, Gregory D. Brink, Jonathan N. Andrews, David L. Burton, Patricia A. Arand, Nancy H. Forman, Kenneth S. Rucker, John Kent, Daniel J. Power
  • Defibrillator with wireless communication of ECG signals
    Patent number: 6405083
    Abstract: A defibrillator having infrared communication capability is provided. The wireless communications capability is implemented using infrared light or RF communications and standardized communications protocols such as the IrDA protocol to allow for ready communication between defibrillators such as during handoffs of patient along the Chain of Survival. The wireless communications network also allows for communications between a defibrillator and a host computer such as a palmtop for incident report generation after each handoff. Another embodiment of the present invention provides for a defibrillator having an infrared mode switch to allow for restricted access to advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) features of the defibrillator. A further embodiment of the present invention provides for a defibrillator having a remote training mode that is implemented via wireless communications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2002
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
    Inventors: Martin G. Rockwell, Gregory D. Brink, Jonathan N. Andrews, David L. Burton, Patricia A. Arand, Nancy H. Forman, Kenneth S. Rucker, John Kent, Daniel J. Powers
  • Defibrillator with mode changing infrared communications
    Patent number: 6381492
    Abstract: A defibrillator having infrared communication capability is provided. The wireless communications capability is implemented using infrared light or RF communications and standardized communications protocols such as the IrDA protocol to allow for ready communication between defibrillators such as during handoffs of patient along the Chain of Survival. The wireless communications network also allows for communications between a defibrillator and a host computer such as a palmtop for incident report generation after each handoff. Another embodiment of the present invention provides for a defibrillator having an infrared mode switch to allow for restricted access to advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) features of the defibrillator. A further embodiment of the present invention provides for a defibrillator having a remote training mode that is implemented via wireless communications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Inventors: Martin G. Rockwell, Gregory D. Brink, Jonathan N. Andrews, David L. Burton, Patricia A. Arand, Nancy H. Forman, Kenneth S. Rucker, John Kent, Daniel J. Powers
  • Defibrillator with wireless communications
    Patent number: 6141584
    Abstract: A defibrillator having infrared communication capability is provided. The wireless communications capability is implemented using infrared light or RF communications and standardized communications protocols such as the IrDA protocol to allow for ready communication between defibrillators such as during handoffs of patient along the Chain of Survival. The wireless communications network also allows for communications between a defibrillator and a host computer such as a palmtop for incident report generation after each handoff. Another embodiment of the present invention provides for a defibrillator having an infrared mode switch to allow for restricted access to advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) features of the defibrillator. A further embodiment of the present invention provides for a defibrillator having a remote training mode that is implemented via wireless communications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2000
    Assignee: Agilent Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Martin G. Rockwell, Gregory D. Brink, Jonathan N. Andrews, David L. Burton, Patricia A. Arand, Nancy H. Forman, Kenneth S. Rucker, John Kent, Daniel J. Powers