Patents by Inventor Lee Burnes
Lee Burnes 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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Publication number: 20150307255Abstract: An electrode pad packaging system including an electrode pouch, an electrode pad (e.g., a defibrillation electrode pad) and a sacrificial source of moisture (e.g., a gel or a solid hydrogel) is disclosed. The electrode pad and the sacrificial source of moisture are each disposed at least partially within the electrode pouch. A method of packaging an electrode pad is also disclosed. The method includes providing an electrode pouch, an electrode pad (e.g., a defibrillation electrode pad), and a sacrificial source of moisture configured to be placed at least partially within the electrode pouch. In an embodiment, the sacrificial source of moisture is configured to diffuse within the electrode pouch to help prevent conductive gel disposed on the electrode pad from becoming too dry.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2015Publication date: October 29, 2015Applicant: Covidien LPInventors: Peter Meyer, Lee Burnes, Scott Coggins, David Selvitelli
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Publication number: 20150265177Abstract: A method for coupling an ECG monitor with an incompatible ECG lead set includes the steps of providing an ECG adapter including an adapter body having at least one monitor connector adapted for coupling to an input of an ECG monitor and at least one lead set receptacle adapted for coupling to a connector of an ECG lead set incompatible with the input of the ECG monitor, coupling the at least one monitor connector of the adapter body with the input of the ECG monitor and coupling the at least one lead set receptacle of the adapter body with the connector of the ECG lead set to thereby electrically couple the ECG lead set with the ECG monitor.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2015Publication date: September 24, 2015Inventors: Lee Burnes, Scott Coggins, Dawn Moore, David Selvitelli, Mark Tauer, Kathleen Tremblay
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Patent number: 9072444Abstract: A method for coupling an ECG monitor with an incompatible ECG lead set includes the steps of providing an ECG adapter including an adapter body having at least one monitor connector adapted for coupling to an input of an ECG monitor and at least one lead set receptacle adapted for coupling to a connector of an ECG lead set incompatible with the input of the ECG monitor, coupling the at least one monitor connector of the adapter body with the input of the ECG monitor and coupling the at least one lead set receptacle of the adapter body with the connector of the ECG lead set to thereby electrically couple the ECG lead set with the ECG monitor.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: July 7, 2015Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Lee Burnes, Scott Coggins, Dawn Moore, Dave Selvitelli, Mark Tauer, Kathleen Tremblay
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Patent number: 9026230Abstract: An electrode pad packaging system including an electrode pouch, an electrode pad (e.g., a defibrillation electrode pad) and a sacrificial source of moisture is disclosed. The electrode pad and the sacrificial source of moisture are each disposed at least partially within the electrode pouch.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2013Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Peter Meyer, Lee Burnes, Scott R. Coggins, David Selvitelli
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Patent number: 8868152Abstract: A sensor array apparatus for monitoring medical signals includes a flexible substrate adapted for positioning relative to the torso of a patient. The flexible substrate includes a central segment defining a central axis and is adapted to generally conform to an area extending along the sternum of a patient. The flexible substrate further includes an upper segment extending traversal across the central segment and adapted to generally conform to the chest area of a patient and a lower segment extending traversal across the central segment and adapted to generally conform to the abdominal area of the patient. The apparatus further includes a medical electrode disposed on at least one of the segments and a connector in electrical communication with the medical electrode and adapted to connect to an electronic monitoring system.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2012Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Lee Burnes, Scott R Coggins, Dawn Moore, Mark Tauer
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Publication number: 20140216965Abstract: An electrode pad packaging system including an electrode pouch, an electrode pad (e.g., a defibrillation electrode pad) and a sacrificial source of moisture is disclosed. The electrode pad and the sacrificial source of moisture are each disposed at least partially within the electrode pouch.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2013Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: Covidien LPInventors: Peter Meyer, Lee Burnes, Scott R. Coggins, David Selvitelli
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Patent number: 8668651Abstract: A method for coupling an ECG monitor with an incompatible ECG lead set includes the steps of providing an ECG adapter including an adapter body having at least one monitor connector adapted for coupling to an input of an ECG monitor and at least one lead set receptacle adapted for coupling to a connector of an ECG lead set incompatible with the input of the ECG monitor, coupling the at least one monitor connector of the adapter body with the input of the ECG monitor and coupling the at least one lead set receptacle of the adapter body with the connector of the ECG lead set to thereby electrically couple the ECG lead set with the ECG monitor.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2006Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Lee Burnes, Scott Coggins, Dawn Moore, Dave Selvitelli, Mark Tauer, Kathleen Tremblay
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Publication number: 20130303927Abstract: A method for coupling an ECG monitor with an incompatible ECG lead set includes the steps of providing an ECG adapter including an adapter body having at least one monitor connector adapted for coupling to an input of an ECG monitor and at least one lead set receptacle adapted for coupling to a connector of an ECG lead set incompatible with the input of the ECG monitor, coupling the at least one monitor connector of the adapter body with the input of the ECG monitor and coupling the at least one lead set receptacle of the adapter body with the connector of the ECG lead set to thereby electrically couple the ECG lead set with the ECG monitor.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: November 14, 2013Inventors: Lee Burnes, Scott Coggins, Dawn Moore, Dave Selvitelli, Mark Tauer, Kathleen Tremblay
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Publication number: 20120330231Abstract: A catheter assembly includes an elongated main body defining two or more longitudinal lumens including distally positioned openings. One or more side-ports are defined in the main body communicating with at least one of the two or more longitudinal lumens. The catheter assembly also includes an inflatable balloon disposed around a portion of the main body. The inflatable balloon includes a distal end disposed substantially adjacent to a proximal side of one or more side-ports. The inflatable balloon in the inflated state is adapted to extend at partially over the one or more side-ports.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2011Publication date: December 27, 2012Applicant: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: Sean Robert Pruitt, Lee Burnes
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Publication number: 20120323104Abstract: A sensor array apparatus for monitoring medical signals includes a flexible substrate adapted for positioning relative to the torso of a patient. The flexible substrate includes a central segment defining a central axis and is adapted to generally conform to an area extending along the sternum of a patient. The flexible substrate further includes an upper segment extending traversal across the central segment and adapted to generally conform to the chest area of a patient and a lower segment extending traversal across the central segment and adapted to generally conform to the abdominal area of the patient. The apparatus further includes a medical electrode disposed on at least one of the segments and a connector in electrical communication with the medical electrode and adapted to connect to an electronic monitoring system.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2012Publication date: December 20, 2012Applicant: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LPInventors: Lee Burnes, Scott Coggins, Dawn Moore, Mark Tauer
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Patent number: 8275441Abstract: The present disclosure provides electrodes that possess components capable of indicating to an end-user when the electrode is in need of replacement. The electrode includes a substrate and a conductive composition on at least a portion of a surface of the substrate. The conductive composition includes at least one hydrogel and at least one component that precipitates from the hydrogel after repeated use of the electrode, thereby providing an indication to replace the electrode.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2008Date of Patent: September 25, 2012Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: Warren Copp, Erick Garstka, Christopher Hyatt, Kathleen Tremblay, Peter Meyer, Scott Coggins, Lee Burnes, David Selvitelli
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Patent number: 8238996Abstract: A sensor array apparatus for monitoring medical signals includes a flexible substrate adapted for positioning relative to the torso of a patient. The flexible substrate includes a central segment defining a central axis and is adapted to generally conform to an area extending along the sternum of a patient. The flexible substrate further includes an upper segment extending traversal across the central segment and adapted to generally conform to the chest area of a patient and a lower segment extending traversal across the central segment and adapted to generally conform to the abdominal area of the patient. The apparatus further includes a medical electrode disposed on at least one of the segments and a connector in electrical communication with the medical electrode and adapted to connect to an electronic monitoring system.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2007Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: Lee Burnes, Scott Coggins, Dawn Moore, Mark Tauer
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Publication number: 20090270710Abstract: The present disclosure provides electrodes that possess components capable of indicating to an end-user when the electrode is in need of replacement.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2008Publication date: October 29, 2009Applicant: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: Warren Copp, Erick Garstka, Christopher Hyatt, Kathleen Tremblay, Peter Meyer, Scott Coggins, Lee Burnes, David Selvitelli
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Patent number: 7445522Abstract: A biomedical electrode connector for coupling with a biomedical electrode of the type including an electrode base and a male terminal projecting from the electrode base is provided. The electrode connector includes a jacketed housing having an internal cavity with an electrical contact material adapted for electrical coupling relation with an electrical lead wire. The jacketed housing includes a lower member positionable adjacent the electrode and having internal surface portions defining a keyhole slot therein.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2006Date of Patent: November 4, 2008Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: Lee Burnes, Scott Coggins, Dave Selvitelli, Mark Tauer
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Publication number: 20080154110Abstract: A sensor array apparatus for monitoring medical signals includes a flexible substrate adapted for positioning relative to the torso of a patient. The flexible substrate includes a central segment defining a central axis and is adapted to generally conform to an area extending along the sternum of a patient. The flexible substrate further includes an upper segment extending traversal across the central segment and adapted to generally conform to the chest area of a patient and a lower segment extending traversal across the central segment and adapted to generally conform to the abdominal area of the patient. The apparatus further includes a medical electrode disposed on at least one of the segments and a connector in electrical communication with the medical electrode and adapted to connect to an electronic monitoring system.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2007Publication date: June 26, 2008Inventors: Lee Burnes, Scott Coggins, Dawn Moore, Mark Tauer
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Publication number: 20080132773Abstract: A biomedical electrode connector for coupling with a biomedical electrode of the type including an electrode base and a male terminal projecting from the electrode base is provided. The electrode connector includes a jacketed housing having an internal cavity with an electrical contact material adapted for electrical coupling relation with an electrical lead wire. The jacketed housing includes a lower member positionable adjacent the electrode and having internal surface portions defining a keyhole slot therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2006Publication date: June 5, 2008Inventors: Lee Burnes, Scott Coggins, Dave Selvitelli, Mark Tauer
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Publication number: 20080132106Abstract: A method for coupling an ECG monitor with an incompatible ECG lead set includes the steps of providing an ECG adapter including an adapter body having at least one monitor connector adapted for coupling to an input of an ECG monitor and at least one lead set receptacle adapted for coupling to a connector of an ECG lead set incompatible with the input of the ECG monitor, coupling the at least one monitor connector of the adapter body with the input of the ECG monitor and coupling the at least one lead set receptacle of the adapter body with the connector of the ECG lead set to thereby electrically couple the ECG lead set with the ECG monitor.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2006Publication date: June 5, 2008Inventors: Lee Burnes, Scott Coggins, Dawn Moore, Dave Selvitelli, Mark Tauer, Kathleen Tremblay
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Patent number: 7361159Abstract: A safety apparatus is provided which includes a needle hub having an arm extending therefrom and an extensible frame connected to the needle hub. The extensible frame includes a proximal segment that is hingedly connected to a distal segment. The extensible frame is resiliently biased from a retracted position to an extended position, wherein the arm releasably enages the promixmal segment to fix the extensible frame in a position between the retracted position and the extended position. In an alternate embodiment, the safety apparatus includes an extensible frame including a proximal segment which is hingedly connected to a distal segment. A resilient member is coupled to the proximal segment and the distal segment. The resilient member is configured to bias the extensible frame from a retracted position to an extended position. A method for infusing fluids to a subject is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2002Date of Patent: April 22, 2008Assignee: Covidien AGInventors: Richard L. Fiser, Alan B. Ranford, James L. Carlyon, Eugene Weilbacher, Lee Burnes
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Publication number: 20070255382Abstract: An electrode pad packaging system including an electrode pouch, an electrode pad (e.g., a defibrillation electrode pad), a wire and a shell is disclosed. The electrode pad is disposed at least partially within the electrode pouch. The wire extends from the electrode pad and, in a disclosed embodiment, at least a portion of the wire is attached to the shell. The shell is disposed in mechanical cooperation with the electrode pouch (e.g., the shell is secured to a portion of the electrode pouch). The shell includes a valve thereon that is configured to allow air to exit the electrode pouch. The valve may be configured to prevent air from entering the electrode pouch. A method of packaging an electrode pad is also disclosed. The method includes providing an electrode pouch, an electrode pad, a wire and a shell. A valve on the shell allows air to exit the electrode pouch.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2007Publication date: November 1, 2007Inventors: Peter Meyer, Lee Burnes, Scott Coggins, David Selvitelli
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Publication number: 20070255380Abstract: An electrode pad packaging system including a defibrillation electrode pad, a wire and a retaining structure is disclosed. The wire extends from the defibrillation electrode pad. The retaining structure is configured to maintain the wire in a looped configuration, where the wire forms at least one loop. A radius of the loop is configured to decrease in response to movement of at least a portion of the wire away from the defibrillation electrode. A cross-section of the retaining structure may have a closed shape or may have a slot therein to allow the wire to pass therethrough. A method of packaging a defibrillation electrode is also disclosed. The method includes providing an electrode pouch, a defibrillation electrode pad, a wire and a retaining structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2007Publication date: November 1, 2007Inventors: Peter Meyer, Lee Burnes, Scott Coggins, David Selvitelli