Patents by Inventor Louis M. Heidelberger
Louis M. Heidelberger 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: 20140346224Abstract: The present invention relates to assisting patients in the taking of medication, and to assisting third parties in accumulating information regarding patient medication intake. The invention may be embodied a system including a portable medication monitor used in association with an instrumented medication package to provide intake data acquisition and patient support functions. The system may further be connected to a computer or computer network allowing information distribution between the medication monitor and third parties, such as physicians or pharmacists.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2014Publication date: November 27, 2014Applicant: DDMS Holdings LLCInventors: Mark A. Niemiec, Louis M. Heidelberger
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Publication number: 20120330688Abstract: A funding system for post retirement benefits is provided that includes implementing first and second life insurance policies each of which pays a benefit. The owner enters into said first and second life insurance policies wherein the first insurance policy provides a benefit for that period of time that corresponds to the pre-retirement of an employee and the second life insurance policy pays a benefit only during that period that corresponds to the post retirement period of that employee. The first and second life insurance policies are structured such that the second policy expires upon death of the insured. The owner is not required to accrue any liability for the death benefit of the insured. Payments are effected of said first and second life insurance policies in said first period.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2011Publication date: December 27, 2012Inventors: Edwin M. Goldsmith, Marcia W. Goldsmith, Louis M. Heidelberger
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Publication number: 20110291809Abstract: The present invention relates to assisting patients in the taking of medication, and to assisting third parties in accumulating information regarding patient medication intake. The invention may be embodied a system including a portable medication monitor used in association with an instrumented medication package to provide intake data acquisition and patient support functions. The system may further be connected to a computer or computer network allowing information distribution between the medication monitor and third parties, such as physicians or pharmacists.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2011Publication date: December 1, 2011Inventors: Mark A. Niemiec, Louis M. Heidelberger
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Patent number: 8014232Abstract: The present invention relates to assisting patients in the taking of medication, and to assisting third parties in accumulating information regarding patient medication intake. The invention may be embodied a system including a portable medication monitor used in association with an instrumented medication package to provide intake data acquisition and patient support functions. The system may further be connected to a computer or computer network allowing information distribution between the medication monitor and third parties, such as physicians or pharmacists.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2007Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Assignee: Stanley Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Mark A. Niemiec, Louis M. Heidelberger
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Patent number: 7755478Abstract: The present invention relates to assisting patients in the taking of medication, and to assisting third parties in accumulating information regarding patient medication intake. The invention may be embodied a system including a portable medication monitor used in association with an instrumented medication package to provide intake data acquisition and patient support functions. The system may further be connected to a computer or computer network allowing information distribution between the medication monitor and third parties, such as physicians or pharmacists.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2007Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Assignee: Infologix - DDMS, Inc.Inventors: Mark A. Niemiec, Louis M. Heidelberger
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Patent number: 7612662Abstract: The present invention relates to assisting patients in the taking of medication, and to assisting third parties in accumulating information regarding patient medication intake. The invention may be embodied a system including a portable medication monitor used in association with an instrumented medication package to provide intake data acquisition and patient support functions. The system may further be connected to a computer or computer network allowing information distribution between the medication monitor and third parties, such as physicians or pharmacists.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2007Date of Patent: November 3, 2009Assignee: InfoLogix - DDMS, Inc.Inventors: Mark A. Niemiec, Louis M. Heidelberger
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Patent number: 7304913Abstract: The present invention relates to assisting patients in the taking of medication, and to assisting third parties in accumulating information regarding patient medication intake. The invention may be embodied a system including a portable medication monitor used in association with an instrumented medication package to provide intake data acquisition and patient support functions. The system may further be connected to a computer or computer network allowing information distribution between the medication monitor and third parties, such as physicians or pharmacists.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2005Date of Patent: December 4, 2007Assignee: InfoLogix - DDMS, Inc.Inventors: Mark A. Niemiec, Louis M. Heidelberger
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Patent number: 7035168Abstract: The present invention is method for switching a power supply associated with an instrumented medication package, such that energy contained in the power supply can be preserved until the instrumented medication package is dispensed to a patient. The switch may be formed by providing an exposed discontinuity on a trace forming a conductive path between the power supply and circuitry associated with the instrumented medication package. Bridging the discontinuity, such as by placing a conductive element across the discontinuity, allows the power supply to be conductively connected to the circuitry, such that the circuitry can perform its desired function.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2002Date of Patent: April 25, 2006Assignee: DDMS Holdings, L.L.C.Inventors: Mark A. Niemiec, Louis M. Heidelberger
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Patent number: 6961285Abstract: The present invention relates to assisting patients in the taking of medication, and to assisting third parties in accumulating information regarding patient medication intake. The invention may be embodied a system including a portable medication monitor used in association with an instrumented medication package to provide intake data acquisition and patient support functions. The system may further be connected to a computer or computer network allowing information distribution between the medication monitor and third parties, such as physicians or pharmacists.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2002Date of Patent: November 1, 2005Assignee: DDMS Holdings L.L.C.Inventors: Mark A. Niemiec, Louis M. Heidelberger
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Patent number: 6839304Abstract: A system for managing delivery of pharmaceutical drugs is formed of a blister package that includes a plurality of cells arranged in a grid. Each of the cells is sealed by a breakable wall and holds a unit-dose of medication. A user gains access to the medication in a given cell by puncturing the breakable wall associated with the given cell. A severable conductor is positioned proximate to each breakable wall. The severable conductor associated with a given cell ruptures upon puncturing of the breakable wall associated with the given cell. A computer chip is electrically connected to the severable conductors. The computer chip senses the puncturing of each cell in the grid by monitoring the rupturing of each of the severable conductors. An RF transmitter is coupled to the computer chip. The RF transmitter sends information corresponding to usage of each of medications stored in the blister package to a remote information transceiver.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2002Date of Patent: January 4, 2005Inventors: Mark A. Niemiec, Louis M. Heidelberger, Daniel H. Golub
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Publication number: 20030111477Abstract: The present invention is method for switching a power supply associated with an instrumented medication package, such that energy contained in the power supply can be preserved until the instrumented medication package is dispensed to a patient. The switch may be formed by providing an exposed discontinuity on a trace forming a conductive path between the power supply and circuitry associated with the instrumented medication package. Bridging the discontinuity, such as by placing a conductive element across the discontinuity, allows the power supply to be conductively connected to the circuitry, such that the circuitry can perform its desired function.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2002Publication date: June 19, 2003Inventors: Mark A. Niemiec, Louis M. Heidelberger
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Publication number: 20030063524Abstract: The present invention relates to assisting patients in the taking of medication, and to assisting third parties in accumulating information regarding patient medication intake. The invention may be embodied a system including a portable medication monitor used in association with an instrumented medication package to provide intake data acquisition and patient support functions. The system may further be connected to a computer or computer network allowing information distribution between the medication monitor and third parties, such as physicians or pharmacists.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2002Publication date: April 3, 2003Inventors: Mark A. Niemiec, Louis M. Heidelberger
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Publication number: 20030007421Abstract: A system for managing delivery of pharmaceutical drugs is formed of a blister package that includes a plurality of cells arranged in a grid. Each of the cells is sealed by a breakable wall and holds a unit-dose of medication. A user gains access to the medication in a given cell by puncturing the breakable wall associated with the given cell. A severable conductor is positioned proximate to each breakable wall. The severable conductor associated with a given cell ruptures upon puncturing of the breakable wall associated with the given cell. A computer chip is electrically connected to the severable conductors. The computer chip senses the puncturing of each cell in the grid by monitoring the rupturing of each of the severable conductors. An RF transmitter is coupled to the computer chip. The RF transmitter sends information corresponding to usage of each of medications stored in the blister package to a remote information transceiver.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2002Publication date: January 9, 2003Inventors: Mark A. Niemiec, Louis M. Heidelberger, Daniel H. Golub
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Patent number: 6411567Abstract: A system for managing delivery of pharmaceutical drugs is formed of a blister package that includes a plurality of cells arranged in a grid. Each of the cells is sealed by a breakable wall and holds a unit-dose of medication. A user gains access to the medication in a given cell by puncturing the breakable wall associated with the given cell. A severable conductor is positioned proximate to each breakable wall. The severable conductor associated with a given cell ruptures upon puncturing of the breakable wall associated with the given cell. A computer chip is electrically connected to the severable conductors. The computer chip senses the puncturing of each cell in the grid by monitoring the rupturing of each of the severable conductors. An RF transmitter is coupled to the computer chip. The RF transmitter sends information corresponding to usage of each of medications stored in the blister package to a remote information transceiver.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2000Date of Patent: June 25, 2002Inventors: Mark A. Niemiec, Louis M. Heidelberger, Daniel H. Golub