Patents by Inventor Mark B. Gausman

Mark B. Gausman 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).

  • User interface method and apparatus for a medical device
    Patent number: 9724530
    Abstract: A user interface method and apparatus is described for use with a defibrillator (100) such as an automated external defibrillator (AED). The user interface comprises a plurality of layered user interface components which become available to the operator of the defibrillator (100) as they become necessary or appropriate during the operation of the defibrillator (100) and treatment of the patient. In one embodiment, the layered user interface components comprise an on/off actuator (108), a lid (104), an electrode package (120) containing defibrillation electrodes (142, 144), and a shock key (170), as well as accompanying visual and aural instructions for operating the defibrillator (100) and for treating the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: Physio-Control, Inc.
    Inventors: D. Craig Edwards, Kelly J. Locke, Mark B. Gausman, Alex Otman, Richard C. Nova, Shawn R. Bertagnole
  • USER INTERFACE METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A MEDICAL DEVICE
    Publication number: 20130345769
    Abstract: A user interface method and apparatus is described for use with a defibrillator (100) such as an automated external defibrillator (AED). The user interface comprises a plurality of layered user interface components which become available to the operator of the defibrillator (100) as they become necessary or appropriate during the operation of the defibrillator (100) and treatment of the patient. In one embodiment, the layered user interface components comprise an on/off actuator (108), a lid (104), an electrode package (120) containing defibrillation electrodes (142, 144), and a shock key (170), as well as accompanying visual and aural instructions for operating the defibrillator (100) and for treating the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: Physio-Control, Inc.
    Inventors: D. Craig Edwards, Kelly J. Locke, Mark B. Gausman, Alex Otman, Richard C. Nova, Shawn R. Bertagnole