Patents by Inventor Marc A. Heppding

Marc A. Heppding 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).

  • Multi-phase interfacing system and method
    Patent number: 4485822
    Abstract: A system and method for interfacing a patient with apparatus for monitoring gaseous components of the exhalation of said patient. The system includes a low dead space volume disc filter for blocking patient secretions and natural and manufactured humidification, improved sampling configuration, and apparatus for supporting endotracheal and tracheal tubes and the like with minimum discomfort to the patient. Special provision is made for supporting the endotracheal tube for a neonate, including a wire support requiring only minimal taping.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 1983
    Date of Patent: December 4, 1984
    Assignee: G & R Instrument Company, Inc.
    Inventors: George L. O'Connor, Ralph E. Oswald, Marc A. Heppding