Patents by Inventor Lori E. Lucke
Lori E. Lucke 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: 20220370116Abstract: Example electrosurgical devices and systems are disclosed. An example electrosurgical device includes a body, an electrosurgical electrode secured to the body, the electrosurgical electrode including a distal tip. The electrosurgical device also includes a shroud translatable relative to the electrosurgical electrode between a first position and a second position, a first magnetic component which is operably connected to the body, and a second magnetic component which is operably connected to the shroud, wherein the first and second magnetic components magnetically interact to releasably maintain the shroud in the first position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2022Publication date: November 24, 2022Applicant: Palladium Medical LLCInventors: Paul Daniel Scott, Evan Charles Tornell, Daniel A. Friedrichs, Rachael L. Rich, Rachel J. Anderson, Lori E. Lucke, Timothy L. Clarke, Parker J. Blezek, Sarah J. Blair
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Patent number: 9452014Abstract: An interchangeable tip comprising: a stylet; a blade module including: an enclosure that electrically connects, signally connects, or both the interchangeable tip to a power source, a signal source, or both; and blade circuitry having: one or more control buttons, one or more switches, or both for controlling operation one or more functions of the interchangeable tip.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2015Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: GYRUS ACMI, INC.Inventors: Kevin C. Edwards, Jay A. Casey, Vlad Bluvshtein, Lori E. Lucke, Dan W. Vahle, Moussa Sane, David C. Church
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Publication number: 20150335379Abstract: An interchangeable tip comprising: a stylet; a blade module including: an enclosure that electrically connects, signally connects, or both the interchangeable tip to a power source, a signal source, or both; and blade circuitry having: one or more control buttons, one or more switches, or both for controlling operation one or more functions of the interchangeable tip.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2015Publication date: November 26, 2015Inventors: Kevin C. Edwards, Jay A. Casey, Vlad Bluvshtein, Lori E. Lucke, Dan W. Vahle, Moussa Sane, David C. Church
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Patent number: 9131979Abstract: An interchangeable tip comprising: a stylet; a blade module including: an enclosure that electrically connects, signally connects, or both the interchangeable tip to a power source, a signal source, or both; and blade circuitry having: one or more control buttons, one or more switches, or both for controlling operation one or more functions of the interchangeable tip.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2014Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Assignee: GYRUS ACMI, INC.Inventors: Kevin C. Edwards, Jay A. Casey, Vlad Bluvshtein, Lori E. Lucke, Dan W. Vahle, Moussa Sane, David C. Church
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Publication number: 20150112334Abstract: An interchangeable tip comprising: a stylet; a blade module including: an enclosure that electrically connects, signally connects, or both the interchangeable tip to a power source, a signal source, or both; and blade circuitry having: one or more control buttons, one or more switches, or both for controlling operation one or more functions of the interchangeable tip.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2014Publication date: April 23, 2015Inventors: Kevin C. Edwards, Jay A. Casey, Vlad Bluvshtein, Lori E. Lucke, Dan W. Vahle, Moussa Sane, David C. Church
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Patent number: 8956355Abstract: An interchangeable tip comprising: a stylet; a blade module including: an enclosure that electrically connects, signally connects, or both the interchangeable tip to a power source, a signal source, or both; and blade circuitry having: one or more control buttons, one or more switches, or both for controlling operation one or more functions of the interchangeable tip.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: February 17, 2015Assignee: Gyrus ACMI, Inc.Inventors: Kevin C. Edwards, Jay A. Casey, Vlad Bluvshtein, Lori E. Lucke, Dan W. Vahle, Moussa Sane, David C. Church
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Patent number: 8858454Abstract: A pulse rate sensor that includes an accelerometer for measuring periodic motion and a piezo sensor for detecting erratic motion is capable of more accurately determining pulse rate by accounting for these types of motion. The pulse rate sensor in accordance with the present invention diminishes pulse rate signal degradation due to erratic motion through a combination of algorithms that control signal boosting, waveform refinement and signal noise suppression.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2011Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: Basis Science, Inc.Inventors: Richard A. Nazarian, Lori E. Lucke, Susan S. Alfini, Mark J. Bina, Don W. E. Evans, Paul Harris, Michael W. Geatz
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Patent number: 8361021Abstract: A method and pump that accurately senses air in a fluid delivery line pulses or activates and deactivates the air sensor(s) multiple times during the pumping phase of the fluid delivery cycle and can generate alarms based upon a single indication or a cumulative indication of air in the line. The pump can include multiple air sensors spaced along the delivery line so that the method can use the multiple signals therefrom to distinguish real moving air bubbles from false positives and/or air bubbles adhered to the inner wall of the line.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2011Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: Hospira, Inc.Inventors: David T. Wang, Robert P. Cousineau, Lori E. Lucke, Marwan A. Fathallah, John Stephen Ziegler
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Publication number: 20120004519Abstract: A pulse rate sensor that includes an accelerometer for measuring periodic motion and a piezo sensor for detecting erratic motion is capable of more accurately determining pulse rate by accounting for these types of motion. The pulse rate sensor in accordance with the present invention diminishes pulse rate signal degradation due to erratic motion through a combination of algorithms that control signal boosting, waveform refinement and signal noise suppression.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2011Publication date: January 5, 2012Applicant: PULSE TRACER, INC.Inventors: Richard A. Nazarian, Lori E. Lucke, Susan S. Alfini, Mark J. Bina, Don W. E. Evans, Paul Harris, Michael W. Geatz
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Publication number: 20110238013Abstract: A method and pump that accurately senses air in a fluid delivery line pulses or activates and deactivates the air sensor(s) multiple times during the pumping phase of the fluid delivery cycle and can generate alarms based upon a single indication or a cumulative indication of air in the line. The pump can include multiple air sensors spaced along the delivery line so that the method can use the multiple signals therefrom to distinguish real moving air bubbles from false positives and/or air bubbles adhered to the inner wall of the line.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2011Publication date: September 29, 2011Applicant: HOSPIRA, INC.Inventors: David T. Wang, Robert P. Cousineau, Lori E. Lucke, Marwan A. Fathallah, John S. Ziegler
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Patent number: 7993276Abstract: A pulse rate sensor that includes an accelerometer for measuring periodic motion and a piezo sensor for detecting erratic motion is capable of more accurately determining pulse rate by accounting for these types of motion. The pulse rate sensor in accordance with the present invention diminishes pulse rate signal degradation due to erratic motion through a combination of algorithms that control signal boosting, waveform refinement and signal noise suppression.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2005Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Assignee: Pulse Tracer, Inc.Inventors: Richard A. Nazarian, Lori E. Lucke, Susan S. Alfini, Mark J. Bina, Paul Harris, Michael W. Geatz, Don W. E. Evans
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Patent number: 7981082Abstract: A method and pump that accurately senses air in a fluid delivery line pulses or activates and deactivates the air sensor(s) multiple times during the pumping phase of the fluid delivery cycle and can generate alarms based upon a single indication or a cumulative indication of air in the line. The pump can include multiple air sensors spaced along the delivery line so that the method can use the multiple signals therefrom to distinguish real moving air bubbles from false positives and/or air bubbles adhered to the inner wall of the line.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2008Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignee: Hospira, Inc.Inventors: David T. Wang, Robert P. Cousineau, Lori E. Lucke, Marwan A. Fathallah, John S. Ziegler
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Patent number: 7905710Abstract: A medical pump with an improved continuity low flow delivery system and method for use with a pumping chamber, for example in a cassette, is disclosed. The pump includes a pump drive for exerting a force on the pumping chamber and a sensor for sensing the force/pressure exerted by the pump drive on the pumping chamber. The pump drive position sensor senses the position of the pump drive. The medical pump also includes a processing unit and a memory having a programming code adapted to calculate the rate of change of the sensed force/pressure values and determine whether the rate of change of the sensed force/pressure values meets a rate of change threshold. Once the rate of change threshold is met, the programming code is adapted to calculate a remaining pump drive travel value for determining how much farther the pump drive should travel before the end of an effective pump cycle.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2006Date of Patent: March 15, 2011Assignee: Hospira, Inc.Inventors: David T. Wang, Peter J. Scaramuzzi, Mansour A. Saleki, Robert P. Cousineau, Kent D. Abrahamson, Michael W. Lawless, Marwan A. Fathallah, Brian A. Kidd, Robert R. Boyd, Howard L. Greene, Eric R. Navin, Lori E. Lucke, Benjamin T. Mullin
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Patent number: 7611478Abstract: Continuous volume detection for a reservoir in a fluid circuit of a medical system is described. Volume detection is based on a pressure measurement that is manipulated via application of fluid mechanics. Next-generation medical system controllers may use this data to control the volume contained in the reservoir.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2008Date of Patent: November 3, 2009Assignee: Minnetronix Inc.Inventors: Lori E. Lucke, Matthew J. Cunningham, Richard A. Nazarian
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Publication number: 20090053071Abstract: A method and pump that accurately senses air in a fluid delivery line pulses or activates and deactivates the air sensor(s) multiple times during the pumping phase of the fluid delivery cycle and can generate alarms based upon a single indication or a cumulative indication of air in the line. The pump can include multiple air sensors spaced along the delivery line so that the method can use the multiple signals therefrom to distinguish real moving air bubbles from false positives and/or air bubbles adhered to the inner wall of the line.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2008Publication date: February 26, 2009Applicant: HOSPIRA, INC.Inventors: David T. Wang, Robert P. Cousineau, Lori E. Lucke, Marwan A. Fathallah, John S. Ziegler
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Publication number: 20080195022Abstract: Continuous volume detection for a reservoir in a fluid circuit of a medical system is described. Volume detection is based on a pressure measurement that is manipulated via application of fluid mechanics. Next-generation medical system controllers may use this data to control the volume contained in the reservoir.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2008Publication date: August 14, 2008Inventors: Lori E. Lucke, Matthew J. Cunningham, Richard A. Nazarian
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Patent number: 7364563Abstract: A continuous volume detection system for a flexible venous reservoir in a cardiopulmonary bypass circuit is described. The volume detection system is based on a pressure measurement that is manipulated via application of fluid mechanics. Next-generation cardiopulmonary bypass system controllers may use this data to control the volume contained in the flexible venous reservoir.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2004Date of Patent: April 29, 2008Assignee: Minnetronix, Inc.Inventors: Lori E. Lucke, Matthew J. Cunningham, Richard A. Nazarian
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Patent number: 6783328Abstract: Fluid pump control modes in a medical perfusion system include a Back Off Response Mode, a Flow Servo Mode, a Pressure Servo Mode, and a Master-Slave Servo Mode. In the Back Off Response Mode, pump's speed is decremented to a new speed when an excessive flow rate or pressure condition is detected. The new speed is maintained until an additional decrement is required or until the Back Off Response Mode is exited. In the Flow Servo Mode, a pump's speed is controlled to maintain a fluid flow rate indicated by a user as a setpoint. In the Pressure Servo Mode, a pump's speed is controlled to maintain a pressure indicated by the user as a setpoint. In the Master-Slave Servo Mode, a slave pump receives an indication of a master pump's speed, and the slave pump speed is controlled to maintain a specified percentage of the master pump's speed.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2002Date of Patent: August 31, 2004Assignee: Terumo Cardiovascular Systems CorporationInventors: Lori E. Lucke, Richard M. Willems, Richard A. Griewski
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Publication number: 20040015212Abstract: Improved operating features for an electrotherapy device are provided by the use of a peel off detection system which monitors device operation and provides necessary corrective action where appropriate. More specifically, the electrotherapy device monitors the connection characteristics of the electrodes, in order to determine if acceptable connections are being maintained to the patient. In order to monitor these connections, a baseline signal measurement is made when the system is first started. Subsequent measurements are then compared to this baseline measurement, to insure that the magnitude stays within an acceptable range. If the measurement shows a non-acceptable connection condition, the electrotherapy device is shut down and appropriate warning signals are provided to the user. Where multiple output channels are used, isolation circuits are included in the feedback network in order to insure no signal coupling exists.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2002Publication date: January 22, 2004Applicant: Empi, Corp.Inventors: Hartley H. Huber, Lori E. Lucke
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Patent number: 6609900Abstract: The present invention involves a dynamic brake for use in a peristaltic (i.e., roller) pump. The dynamic brake avoids backlash, due to counter rotation. In addition, it does not preclude the option of hand operating the roller pump. This is achieved by initiating the braking operation after the roller pump set-point has been set to zero and only after the roller pump has decelerated below a predefined speed (e.g., 20 rpm). In addition, the braking operation is activated for only a very brief period of time (i.e., a period of time required for the pressure in the roller pump fluid conduit to subside).Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2002Date of Patent: August 26, 2003Assignee: Terumo Cardiovascular Systems CorporationInventors: Lori E. Lucke, David Danielson, Richard A. Griewski