Patents by Inventor Kevin R. Starkey

Kevin R. Starkey 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).

  • Publication number: 20250083091
    Abstract: Embodiments of gas concentrating systems and methods are provided. In one embodiment, the system includes, for example, a plurality of modules connectable and disconnectable from each other to thereby adjust the (gas) capacity and modality of the connected system. In this manner, a user need not maintain one system for on the go (ambulatory) scenarios and a wholly second system for stationary (e.g., at home) scenarios. The systems and methods further provide the ability to gradually upgrade the system capacity consistent with the user's lifestyle and medical needs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2024
    Publication date: March 13, 2025
    Inventors: Haneen Y. Yehya, Alex P. Valentine, Michael J. Budinger, Kevin R. Starkey
  • Patent number: 12121844
    Abstract: Embodiments of gas concentrating systems and methods are provided. In one embodiment, the system includes, for example, a plurality of modules connectable and disconnectable from each other to thereby adjust the (gas) capacity and modality of the connected system. In this manner, a user need not maintain one system for on the go (ambulatory) scenarios and a wholly second system for stationary (e.g., at home) scenarios. The systems and methods further provide the ability to gradually upgrade the system capacity consistent with the user's lifestyle and medical needs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2024
    Assignee: Ventec Life Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Haneen Y. Yehya, Alex P. Valentine, Michael J. Budinger, Kevin R. Starkey
  • Patent number: 11915570
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for displaying status of a gas concentrator. The systems and methods include, for example, a display having a plurality of illuminable segments. The illuminable segments can be illuminated to form one or more displays indicating system status. The system status includes, for example, warmup, normal operation, low priority alarm(s), high-priority alarms, etc. In one embodiment, the systems and methods also read oxygen values of the gas concentrating system as one basis for determining system status. Other bases are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Ventec Life Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Budinger, Kevin R. Starkey
  • Publication number: 20230017775
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided remotely controlling a medical device. In some embodiments, systems and methods are also provided for remote medical monitoring. This includes, for example, emergency/panic notifications/functions, medical event recording, compliance monitoring, sleep timer and environmental controls, two-way communication, and other functions such as, for example, emergency telephony/communication in various forms. In other embodiments, systems and methods for managing a remote control of a medical device are provided. This includes, for example, two-way communication for assisting in locating the remote, power management including sleep mode and wireless charging, and master remote/key functionality. The remote can be handheld or wearable and may include, for example, audio, visual, haptic, input, communication, and sensor (including biosensor) functionality and outputs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2021
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Inventors: Matthew E. Monaghan, Kevin R. Starkey
  • Publication number: 20220305428
    Abstract: Embodiments of gas concentrating systems and methods are provided. In one embodiment, the system includes, for example, a plurality of modules connectable and disconnectable from each other to thereby adjust the (gas) capacity and modality of the connected system. In this manner, a user need not maintain one system for on the go (ambulatory) scenarios and a wholly second system for stationary (e.g., at home) scenarios. The systems and methods further provide the ability to gradually upgrade the system capacity consistent with the user's lifestyle and medical needs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2020
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventors: Haneen Y. Yehya, Alex P. Valentine, Michael J. Budinger, Kevin R. Starkey
  • Publication number: 20220020480
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for managing medical devices. In one embodiment, medical device usage data is stored on the medical device to indicate the usage, health, and alarm or error codes. The usage data is electronically read and assessed against one or more thresholds to determine if the medical device is operating properly and, hence, can be inventoried for reuse, or is need of service or repair. Other embodiments are also disclosed wherein the medical device wirelessly scan its environment to ensure, for example, the device is used with approved accessories or components and personnel. In yet other embodiments, medical devices are provided that can configure themselves for operation by scanning any connected components for component-specific operational data. The operational data is then used to configure the medical device to operate with the component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2021
    Publication date: January 20, 2022
    Inventors: Matthew E. Monaghan, Kevin R. Starkey
  • Publication number: 20220020258
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for displaying status of a gas concentrator. The systems and methods include, for example, a display having a plurality of illuminable segments. The illuminable segments can be illuminated to form one or more displays indicating system status. The system status includes, for example, warmup, normal operation, low priority alarm(s), high-priority alarms, etc. In one embodiment, the systems and methods also read oxygen values of the gas concentrating system as one basis for determining system status. Other bases are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2021
    Publication date: January 20, 2022
    Inventors: Michael J. Budinger, Kevin R. Starkey