Patents by Inventor Lee TANENBAUM
Lee TANENBAUM 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: 10984903Abstract: A portable adapter is provided that can include a closure system configured to control the flow of blood and/or dialysate between the adapter and a blood treatment apparatus. Modular systems are also provided that include the portable adapter engaged with various units such as a portable blood processing module, a non-portable base module, and/or a remote module. Methods of conducting blood treatments such as blood circulation, hemodialysis, and hemofiltration, hemodiafiltration, using the modular systems are also provided. The systems, units, and methods enable the engagement and disengagement of the adapter from the various units to conduct, interrupt, and resume blood treatments without disconnecting the adapter from the vasculature of a patient. Modular systems including interchangeable portable and base modules configured for various blood treatments are also provided that can be engaged and disengaged with each other without disconnecting the portable module from the vasculature of a patient.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2019Date of Patent: April 20, 2021Assignee: Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Matthew Doyle, Lee Tanenbaum, Donovan Halliburton, Eric Hoffstetter
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Patent number: 10912876Abstract: A system for controlling the position of a diaphragm in a diaphragm-containing pressure pod, is provided. The system can include a peristaltic pump, a pressure pod having a flow-through fluid side and a gas side that are separated by a diaphragm, and a pressure sensor operatively connected to the gas side. The pressure sensor is configured to sense pulses of pressure resulting from movement of the diaphragm and caused by the action of the peristaltic pump. A gas source and a valve can be in fluid communication with the gas side of the pressure pod and can be configured to provide gas to, or vent gas from, the gas side. A controller receives pressure signals from the pressure sensor and controls the valve in response, and in so doing, controls the position of the diaphragm. Methods for positioning the diaphragm are also included.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2019Date of Patent: February 9, 2021Assignee: Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Martin Crnkovich, Lee Tanenbaum, Michael Emmanuel Kotsos, Fei Wang, Alex Brown
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Patent number: 10532145Abstract: A portable adapter is provided that can include a closure system configured to control the flow of blood and/or dialysate between the adapter and a blood treatment apparatus. Modular systems are also provided that include the portable adapter engaged with various units such as a portable blood processing module, a non-portable base module, and/or a remote module. Methods of conducting blood treatments such as blood circulation, hemodialysis, and hemofiltration, hemodiafiltration, using the modular systems are also provided. The systems, units, and methods enable the engagement and disengagement of the adapter from the various units to conduct, interrupt, and resume blood treatments without disconnecting the adapter from the vasculature of a patient. Modular systems including interchangeable portable and base modules configured for various blood treatments are also provided that can be engaged and disengaged with each other without disconnecting the portable module from the vasculature of a patient.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2016Date of Patent: January 14, 2020Assignee: Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Matthew Doyle, Lee Tanenbaum, Donovan Halliburton, Eric Hoffstetter
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Publication number: 20200000995Abstract: A portable adapter is provided that can include a closure system configured to control the flow of blood and/or dialysate between the adapter and a blood treatment apparatus. Modular systems are also provided that include the portable adapter engaged with various units such as a portable blood processing module, a non-portable base module, and/or a remote module. Methods of conducting blood treatments such as blood circulation, hemodialysis, and hemofiltration, hemodiafiltration, using the modular systems are also provided. The systems, units, and methods enable the engagement and disengagement of the adapter from the various units to conduct, interrupt, and resume blood treatments without disconnecting the adapter from the vasculature of a patient. Modular systems including interchangeable portable and base modules configured for various blood treatments are also provided that can be engaged and disengaged with each other without disconnecting the portable module from the vasculature of a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2019Publication date: January 2, 2020Inventors: Matthew Doyle, Lee Tanenbaum, Donovan Halliburton, Eric Hoffstetter
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Publication number: 20190336673Abstract: A system for controlling the position of a diaphragm in a diaphragm-containing pressure pod, is provided. The system can include a peristaltic pump, a pressure pod having a flow-through fluid side and a gas side that are separated by a diaphragm, and a pressure sensor operatively connected to the gas side. The pressure sensor is configured to sense pulses of pressure resulting from movement of the diaphragm and caused by the action of the peristaltic pump. A gas source and a valve can be in fluid communication with the gas side of the pressure pod and can be configured to provide gas to, or vent gas from, the gas side. A controller receives pressure signals from the pressure sensor and controls the valve in response, and in so doing, controls the position of the diaphragm. Methods for positioning the diaphragm are also included.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2019Publication date: November 7, 2019Inventors: Martin CRNKOVICH, Lee TANENBAUM, Michael Emmanuel KOTSOS, Fei WANG, Alex BROWN
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Patent number: 10441704Abstract: A system for controlling the position of a diaphragm in a diaphragm-containing pressure pod, is provided. The system can include a peristaltic pump, a pressure pod having a flow-through fluid side and a gas side that are separated by a diaphragm, and a pressure sensor operatively connected to the gas side. The pressure sensor is configured to sense pulses of pressure resulting from movement of the diaphragm and caused by the action of the peristaltic pump. A gas source and a valve can be in fluid communication with the gas side of the pressure pod and can be configured to provide gas to, or vent gas from, the gas side. A controller receives pressure signals from the pressure sensor and controls the valve in response, and in so doing, controls the position of the diaphragm. Methods for positioning the diaphragm are also included.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2017Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Martin Crnkovich, Lee Tanenbaum, Michael Emmanuel Kotsos, Fei Wang, Alex Brown
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Patent number: 9972158Abstract: A method is described for the automatic determination of a planogram in a vending machine using image processing. Novel steps include the use of a Gaussian map in a two-dimensional color space, such as the HS plane, to create high-dimensionally color vectors for all and for selected portions of images. Multiple feature detection/extraction algorithms are run between multiple idealized reference images for a product and one image from one vending machine coil location. The large resulting candidate feature list is pruned in a series of steps using both color and gray-scale color vectors and small area image matching around features. Remaining candidate features are ranked by a RANSAC outlier removal step, with the top ranked product then being the correct product in that coil in the planogram. Steps are repeated for all coils in a vending machine.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2016Date of Patent: May 15, 2018Assignee: Cantaloupe Systems, Inc.Inventors: Igor Schtein, Lee Tanenbaum, Justin Grant, Mandeep Arora
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Publication number: 20180093033Abstract: A system for controlling the position of a diaphragm in a diaphragm-containing pressure pod, is provided. The system can include a peristaltic pump, a pressure pod having a flow-through fluid side and a gas side that are separated by a diaphragm, and a pressure sensor operatively connected to the gas side. The pressure sensor is configured to sense pulses of pressure resulting from movement of the diaphragm and caused by the action of the peristaltic pump. A gas source and a valve can be in fluid communication with the gas side of the pressure pod and can be configured to provide gas to, or vent gas from, the gas side. A controller receives pressure signals from the pressure sensor and controls the valve in response, and in so doing, controls the position of the diaphragm. Methods for positioning the diaphragm are also included.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2017Publication date: April 5, 2018Inventors: Martin Crnkovich, Lee Tanenbaum, Michael Emmanuel Kotsos, Fei Wang, Alex Brown
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Publication number: 20180096555Abstract: A method is described for the automatic determination of a planogram in a vending machine using image processing. Novel steps include the use of a Gaussian map in a two-dimensional color space, such as the HS plane, to create high-dimensionally color vectors for all and for selected portions of images. Multiple feature detection/extraction algorithms are run between multiple idealized reference images for a product and one image from one vending machine coil location. The large resulting candidate feature list is pruned in a series of steps using both color and gray-scale color vectors and small area image matching around features. Remaining candidate features are ranked by a RANSAC outlier removal step, with the top ranked product then being the correct product in that coil in the planogram. Steps are repeated for all coils in a vending machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2016Publication date: April 5, 2018Applicant: Cantaloupe Systems, Inc.Inventors: Igor Schtein, Lee Tanenbaum, Justin Grant, Mandeep Arora
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Patent number: 9833554Abstract: A system for controlling the position of a diaphragm in a diaphragm-containing pressure pod, is provided. The system can include a peristaltic pump, a pressure pod having a flow-through fluid side and a gas side that are separated by a diaphragm, and a pressure sensor operatively connected to the gas side. The pressure sensor is configured to sense pulses of pressure resulting from movement of the diaphragm and caused by the action of the peristaltic pump. A gas source and a valve can be in fluid communication with the gas side of the pressure pod and can be configured to provide gas to, or vent gas from, the gas side. A controller receives pressure signals from the pressure sensor and controls the valve in response, and in so doing, controls the position of the diaphragm. Methods for positioning the diaphragm are also included.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2014Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Martin Crnkovich, Lee Tanenbaum, Michael Emmanuel Kotsos, Fei Wang, Alex Brown
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Publication number: 20170173251Abstract: A portable adapter is provided that can include a closure system configured to control the flow of blood and/or dialysate between the adapter and a blood treatment apparatus. Modular systems are also provided that include the portable adapter engaged with various units such as a portable blood processing module, a non-portable base module, and/or a remote module. Methods of conducting blood treatments such as blood circulation, hemodialysis, and hemofiltration, hemodiafiltration, using the modular systems are also provided. The systems, units, and methods enable the engagement and disengagement of the adapter from the various units to conduct, interrupt, and resume blood treatments without disconnecting the adapter from the vasculature of a patient. Modular systems including interchangeable portable and base modules configured for various blood treatments are also provided that can be engaged and disengaged with each other without disconnecting the portable module from the vasculature of a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2016Publication date: June 22, 2017Inventors: Matthew Doyle, Lee Tanenbaum, Donovan Halliburton, Eric Hoffstetter
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Publication number: 20160228631Abstract: A system for controlling the position of a diaphragm in a diaphragm-containing pressure pod, is provided. The system can include a peristaltic pump, a pressure pod having a flow-through fluid side and a gas side that are separated by a diaphragm, and a pressure sensor operatively connected to the gas side. The pressure sensor is configured to sense pulses of pressure resulting from movement of the diaphragm and caused by the action of the peristaltic pump. A gas source and a valve can be in fluid communication with the gas side of the pressure pod and can be configured to provide gas to, or vent gas from, the gas side. A controller receives pressure signals from the pressure sensor and controls the valve in response, and in so doing, controls the position of the diaphragm. Methods for positioning the diaphragm are also included.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2014Publication date: August 11, 2016Applicant: FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE HOLDINGS, INC.Inventors: Martin CRNKOVICH, Lee TANENBAUM, Michael Emmanuel KOTSOS, Fei WANG, Alex BROWN
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Publication number: 20160206800Abstract: A remote monitoring mobile application may be installed and executed on a remote interface device. By streaming a log of the treatment data, attending HCPs may have continual access to the dialysis machine and patient data at the treatment center. In various embodiments, the data may be streamed to a server accessible by the remote interface device and/or directly to the remote interface device. The operator is able to log into the application on the remote interface device to access dialysis machine data and/or patient data during treatment. The HCP, through the application, is able to monitor the data at the treatment center and may set “soft” limits to warn the HCP of problems during the treatment before alarms or other treatment-disruptive actions occur at the dialysis machine. The remote monitoring mobile application may be software downloaded from a network and/or otherwise installed on the remote interface device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2015Publication date: July 21, 2016Inventors: Lee Tanenbaum, Fei Wang, Aleo Mok, Matthew John Doyle
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Patent number: 9310803Abstract: A vehicle is provided that includes a vehicle navigation system, a dialysis machine, and an interface providing an electrical communication between the dialysis machine and the vehicle navigation system. The dialysis machine is configured to perform a dialysis treatment on a patient while the vehicle is operating. The vehicle can be a car, a train, a plane, or another vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2015Date of Patent: April 12, 2016Assignee: Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Matthew Doyle, Lee Tanenbaum, John Tong
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Publication number: 20150323328Abstract: A vehicle is provided that includes a vehicle navigation system, a dialysis machine, and an interface providing an electrical communication between the dialysis machine and the vehicle navigation system. The dialysis machine is configured to perform a dialysis treatment on a patient while the vehicle is operating. The vehicle can be a car, a train, a plane, or another vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2015Publication date: November 12, 2015Inventors: Matthew Doyle, Lee Tanenbaum, John Tong
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Publication number: 20150261220Abstract: An autonomous vehicle is provided that includes an autonomous vehicle control system, a dialysis machine, and an interface providing an electrical communication between the dialysis machine and the autonomous vehicle control system. The dialysis machine is configured to perform a dialysis treatment on a patient while the autonomous vehicle is under the control of the autonomous vehicle control system. A vehicle is also provided that includes a navigation system, a dialysis machine, and an interface between the navigation system and the dialysis machine. The vehicle can be a car, a train, a plane, or another vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2015Publication date: September 17, 2015Inventors: Matthew Doyle, Lee Tanenbaum, John Tong
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Publication number: 20150261221Abstract: An autonomous vehicle is provided that includes an autonomous vehicle control system, a dialysis machine, and an interface providing an electrical communication between the dialysis machine and the autonomous vehicle control system. The dialysis machine is configured to perform a dialysis treatment on a patient while the autonomous vehicle is under the control of the autonomous vehicle control system. A vehicle is also provided that includes a navigation system, a dialysis machine, and an interface between the navigation system and the dialysis machine. The vehicle can be a car, a train, a plane, or another vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2015Publication date: September 17, 2015Inventors: Matthew Doyle, Lee Tanenbaum, John Tong
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Publication number: 20150260538Abstract: A vehicle is provided that includes a vehicle navigation system, a dialysis machine, and an interface providing an electrical communication between the dialysis machine and the vehicle navigation system. The dialysis machine is configured to perform a dialysis treatment on a patient while the vehicle is operating. The vehicle can be a car, a train, a plane, or another vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2015Publication date: September 17, 2015Inventors: Matthew Doyle, Lee Tanenbaum, John Tong
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Publication number: 20150253860Abstract: A system provides non-contact electric field (E-field) gesture interfacing with a medical device, such as a dialysis machine. A E-field device provides for gesture detection and command recognition of the gesture by a user, such as a health care practitioner (HCP), in connection with navigating and activating screens of a dialysis machine during a dialysis treatment without requiring the HCP to physically contact the dialysis machine. With the described system, the HCP does not need to re-glove each time a change is made to an on-going dialysis treatment when interfacing with a graphical display of the dialysis machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2014Publication date: September 10, 2015Applicant: Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Merics, Alexander Brown, Lee Tanenbaum, Colin Weaver
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Patent number: 9127960Abstract: A vehicle is provided that includes a vehicle navigation system, a dialysis machine, and an interface providing an electrical communication between the dialysis machine and the vehicle navigation system. The dialysis machine is configured to perform a dialysis treatment on a patient while the vehicle is operating. The vehicle can be a car, a train, a plane, or another vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2015Date of Patent: September 8, 2015Assignee: Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Matthew Doyle, Lee Tanenbaum, John Tong