Patents by Inventor L. Donald Gilmore
L. Donald Gilmore 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: 10004421Abstract: A disposable, low profile sensor overlay covering for use with biomedical sensors and which includes a framework of flexible component layers supporting an arrangement of electrostatic shielding, insulating, cushioning, and electrically conductive adhesive substrate components configured to form a protective covering encasing the sensor. The combination of component layers provides a means to stabilize the relative position of the sensor with respect to the skin and reduce the potential for sensor dislodgment. The mechanical and electrical configurations act in synergy to shield the sensor from external electrical fields and suppress movement artifact.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2013Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: Altec, Inc.Inventors: L. Donald Gilmore, Carlo J. De Luca
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Patent number: 9351659Abstract: A biomedical sensor for detecting EMG signals may include a non-conducting fixed framework supporting a symmetrical arrangement of four electrode surfaces, configured as two signal detection contacts, each with a respective associated signal reference contact. The mechanical and electrical configuration act together to suppress movement artifact.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2009Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: Altec, Inc.Inventors: L. Donald Gilmore, Gianluca De Luca, Carlo J. De Luca
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Patent number: 9351660Abstract: A biomedical sensor for detecting EMG signals may include a non-conducting fixed framework supporting a symmetrical arrangement of four electrode surfaces, configured as two signal detection contacts, each with a respective associated signal reference contact. The mechanical and electrical configuration act together to suppress movement artifact.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2012Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: Altec, Inc.Inventors: L. Donald Gilmore, Gianluca De Luca, Carlo J. De Luca
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Publication number: 20150080697Abstract: A disposable, low profile sensor overlay covering for use with biomedical sensors and which includes a framework of flexible component layers supporting an arrangement of electrostatic shielding, insulating, cushioning, and electrically conductive adhesive substrate components configured to form a protective covering encasing the sensor. The combination of component layers provides a means to stabilize the relative position of the sensor with respect to the skin and reduce the potential for sensor dislodgment. The mechanical and electrical configurations act in synergy to shield the sensor from external electrical fields and suppress movement artifact.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2013Publication date: March 19, 2015Applicant: ALTEC, INC.Inventors: L. Donald Gilmore, Carlo J. De Luca
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Patent number: 8971983Abstract: A disposable, low profile biomedical sensor for detecting electrical signals from muscles and which consists of a framework of malleable and flexible component layers supporting an arrangement of conductor leads embedded within electrically conductive, adhesive, cross-linked hydrophilic polymer gel components configured to form signal detection and reference electrode contacts. The combination of component layers provides a sensor and lead cable that is flexible and can be contoured to conform to the underlying musculature. The mechanical and electrical configurations act in synergy to shield the sensor and lead cable from external electrical fields and suppress movement artifact.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2013Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Assignee: Altec, Inc.Inventors: L. Donald Gilmore, Carlo J. De Luca
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Publication number: 20130261422Abstract: A disposable, low profile biomedical sensor for detecting electrical signals from muscles and which consists of a framework of malleable and flexible component layers supporting an arrangement of conductor leads embedded within electrically conductive, adhesive, cross-linked hydrophilic polymer gel components configured to form signal detection and reference electrode contacts. The combination of component layers provides a sensor and lead cable that is flexible and can be contoured to conform to the underlying musculature. The mechanical and electrical configurations act in synergy to shield the sensor and lead cable from external electrical fields and suppress movement artifact.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2013Publication date: October 3, 2013Applicant: Altec, Inc.Inventors: L. Donald GILMORE, Carlo J. De Luca
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Publication number: 20120190960Abstract: A biomedical sensor for detecting EMG signals may include a non-conducting fixed framework supporting a symmetrical arrangement of four electrode surfaces, configured as two signal detection contacts, each with a respective associated signal reference contact. The mechanical and electrical configuration act together to suppress movement artifact.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2012Publication date: July 26, 2012Inventors: L. Donald GILMORE, Gianluca De Luca, Carlo J. De Luca
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Publication number: 20110028823Abstract: A biomedical sensor for detecting EMG signals may include a non-conducting fixed framework supporting a symmetrical arrangement of four electrode surfaces, configured as two signal detection contacts, each with a respective associated signal reference contact. The mechanical and electrical configuration act together to suppress movement artifact.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2009Publication date: February 3, 2011Inventors: L. Donald Gilmore, Gianluca De Luca, Carlo J. De Luca
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Publication number: 20090036792Abstract: A sensor system for detecting and processing EMG signals including a substrate having a bottom surface adapted for attachment to skin; a plurality of spaced apart electrode arrays projecting from the bottom surface so as to engage the skin and detect EMG signals in muscles located under the substrate; and four differential amplifiers connected to receive EMG signals from four distinct pairs of electrode arrays. The electrode arrays detect the action potentials of the muscle fibers from various orientations so that the shape of an action potential appears substantially dissimilar in each of the four differential pairs.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2008Publication date: February 5, 2009Inventors: Carlo J. DeLuca, L. Donald Gilmore
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Patent number: 6480731Abstract: A biomedical electrode including a flexible pad having a top surface and a bottom surface; an asymmetrical, linearly aligned array of signal contacts retained by the flexible pad and each having a contact surface projecting from the bottom surface and a coupling surface projecting above the top surface; and a connector including a plurality of connector contacts each being shaped and arranged for electrical connection to a different one of the coupling surfaces. The asymmetrical array of signal contacts facilitates proper positioning of the electrode on the skin.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2000Date of Patent: November 12, 2002Assignee: Altec, Inc.Inventors: Carlo J. DeLuca, L. Donald Gilmore
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Patent number: 6238338Abstract: A biosignal monitoring system including a plurality of sensors for disposition in predetermined positions on the body of a test subject; each sensor having contact surfaces shaped and arranged to detect a particular biosignal generated in the body, a sensor transceiver, a sensor antenna, a voltage supply, and a microprocessor programmed for processing the particular biosignal to provide given data; and a control station providing a wireless, bi-directional data communications link with the sensors; the control station having a station transceiver, a station antenna, and a computer for further processing the given data received from the sensors.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 1999Date of Patent: May 29, 2001Assignee: Altec, Inc.Inventors: Carlo J. DeLuca, Per Bergman, Gianluca DeLuca, L. Donald Gilmore
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Patent number: 6129666Abstract: A biomedical electrode including a flexible pad having a top surface and a bottom surface; an asymmetrical, linearly aligned array of signal contacts retained by the flexible pad and each having a contact surface projecting from the bottom surface and a coupling surface projecting above the top surface; and a connector including a plurality of connector contacts each being shaped and arranged for electrical connection to a different one of the coupling surfaces. The asymmetrical array of signal contacts facilitates proper positioning of the electrode on the skin.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 1998Date of Patent: October 10, 2000Assignee: Altec, Inc.Inventors: Carlo J. DeLuca, L. Donald Gilmore
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Patent number: 5086779Abstract: A muscle function analysis system including a base; a restraint device supported by the base and shaped and arranged to receive and immobilize a human body portion retaining a muscle group concurrently activatable to produce a body function; and a support apparatus supported by the base and shaped and arranged to support other portions of the body, the support apparatus adapted to substantially isolate activity in the muscle group from muscle activity in the other body portions. Also included are an electrode array adapted for coupling to the muscle group so as to receive myoelectric signals generated by muscle activity therein and a processing system coupled to the electrode array and adapted to process the myoelectric signals. By isolating muscle activity in a particular muscle group, more useful data is obtained for evaluating muscle dysfunction in the group.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 1990Date of Patent: February 11, 1992Assignee: Trustees of Boston UniversityInventors: Carlo J. DeLuca, L. Donald Gilmore, Serge H. Roy
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Patent number: 5085226Abstract: A muscle function analysis system including a base; a restraint device supported by the base and shaped and arranged to receive and immobilize one portion of a person's body, the one portion retaining a muscle group concurrently activatable to produce a body function; an electrode array adapted for coupling to the muscle group so as to receive myoelectric signals generated by muscle activity therein; and a processing system coupled to the electrode array and adapted to process the myoelectric signals.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 1990Date of Patent: February 4, 1992Assignee: Trustees of Boston UniversityInventors: Carlo J. DeLuca, L. Donald Gilmore
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Patent number: 4026300Abstract: A device and a method for anatomic implantation to provide electrical interface to nerves. Included in the device are a pair of electrical leads secured to a coupling formed from a piece of woven sheet material, and having ends connected to spaced apart input terminals disposed adjacent to an inner surface of the coupling. Connected to the opposite ends of the leads are output terminals for interfacing to electrical recording or measuring instruments. During implantation, a subject nerve is embraced by the inner surface of the sheet material which is shaped for juxtaposition the outer surface of the nerve at a minimum spacing therefrom of 0.3 millimeters. In the period following implantation the interstices of the sheet material coupling receive anatomic tissue growth establishing a structurally stable dimensional relationship between the nerve and both the input electrodes and the coupling.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 1975Date of Patent: May 31, 1977Assignee: Liberty MutualInventors: Carlo J. DeLuca, L. Donald Gilmore