Patents by Inventor Mark Kohls

Mark Kohls 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).

  • Patent number: 11990239
    Abstract: A system for analyzing noise in one or more electrophysiology studies is provided. The system includes at least one processor and at least one memory device. The memory device stores an application that adapts the at least one processor to: identify, based at least in part on a machine learning model, one or more noise fingerprints within data derived at least in part from one or more study signals acquired from one or more patients during the one or more electrophysiology studies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Assignee: GE PRECISION HEALTHCARE LLC
    Inventors: Adrian Francis Warner, Daniel Richard Schneidewend, Mark Kohls
  • Publication number: 20210012895
    Abstract: A system for analyzing noise in one or more electrophysiology studies is provided. The system includes at least one processor and at least one memory device. The memory device stores an application that adapts the at least one processor to: identify, based at least in part on a machine learning model, one or more noise fingerprints within data derived at least in part from one or more study signals acquired from one or more patients during the one or more electrophysiology studies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2019
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Applicant: GE Precision Healthcare LLC
    Inventors: Adrian Francis Warner, Daniel Richard Schneidewend, Mark Kohls
  • Publication number: 20190392944
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for automating analysis of diagnostic medical images. In one example, a method includes obtaining a set of medical images of a patient, automatically generating a set of clinical parameters from the set of medical images, automatically identifying a clinical finding of the patient based on at least one selected clinical parameter of the set of clinical parameters, outputting a graphical user interface for display on a display device, the graphical user interface including a visualization of the clinical finding and a link within the visualization of the clinical finding, and responsive to selection of the link, outputting, for display within the graphical user interface, a visualization of the at least one selected clinical parameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2018
    Publication date: December 26, 2019
    Inventors: Eigil Samset, Mark Kohls
  • Publication number: 20100004549
    Abstract: The present disclosure includes a system and method of detecting LQTS in a patient by comparing a collected set of ECG data from the patient to a plurality of databases of collected ECG data. The plurality of databases will include a database containing previous ECGs from the patient, a known acquired LQTS characteristics database, and a known genetic LQTS characteristics database. Comparing the patients ECG to these databases will facilitate the detection of such occurrences as changes in QT interval from success of ECGs, changes in T-wave morphology, changes in U-wave morphology and can match known genetic patterns of LQTS. The system and method is sensitive to patient gender and ethnicity, as these factors have been shown to effect LQTS, and is furthermore capable of matching a QT duration to a database of drug effects. The system and method is also easily integrated into current ECG management systems and storage devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2009
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Applicant: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Mark Kohls, Gordon Ian Rowlandson, Joel Xue
  • Patent number: 7643870
    Abstract: The present disclosure includes a method and system for managing ECGs in a clinical trial including a processor, storage media, ECG acquisition system, user interface device, and the appropriate databases configured to collect and store a set of trial specific drug ECG recordings. The system and method allows a trial administrator to select a set of placebo ECG recordings and a set of known QT prolonged ECG recordings from databases and adjust these sets according to the parameters of the study. Interpretations are made on this superset of ECG recordings and the interpretation is outputted to a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Assignee: The General Electric Company
    Inventor: Mark Kohls
  • Patent number: 7593764
    Abstract: The present disclosure includes a system and method of detecting LQTS in a patient by comparing a collected set of ECG data from the patient to a plurality of databases of collected ECG data. The plurality of databases will include a database containing previous ECGs from the patient, a known acquired LQTS characteristics database, and a known genetic LQTS characteristics database. Comparing the patients ECG to these databases will facilitate the detection of such occurrences as changes in QT interval from success of ECGs, changes in T-wave morphology, changes in U-wave morphology and can match known genetic patterns of LQTS. The system and method is sensitive to patient gender and ethnicity, as these factors have been shown to effect LQTS, and is furthermore capable of matching a QT duration to a database of drug effects. The system and method is also easily integrated into current ECG management systems and storage devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2009
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Mark Kohls, Ian Rowlandson, Joel Xue
  • Publication number: 20080161704
    Abstract: The present disclosure includes a method and system for managing ECGs in a clinical trial including a processor, storage media, ECG acquisition system, user interface device, and the appropriate databases configured to collect and store a set of trial specific drug ECG recordings. The system and method allows a trial administrator to select a set of placebo ECG recordings and a set of known QT prolonged ECG recordings from databases and adjust these sets according to the parameters of the study. Interpretations are made on this superset of ECG recordings and the interpretation is outputted to a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2007
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Inventor: Mark Kohls
  • Publication number: 20080082016
    Abstract: The present disclosure includes a system and method of detecting LQTS in a patient by comparing a collected set of ECG data from the patient to a plurality of databases of collected ECG data. The plurality of databases will include a database containing previous ECGs from the patient, a known acquired LQTS characteristics database, and a known genetic LQTS characteristics database. Comparing the patients ECG to these databases will facilitate the detection of such occurrences as changes in QT interval from success of ECGs, changes in T-wave morphology, changes in U-wave morphology and can match known genetic patterns of LQTS. The system and method is sensitive to patient gender and ethnicity, as these factors have been shown to effect LQTS, and is furthermore capable of matching a QT duration to a database of drug effects. The system and method is also easily integrated into current ECG management systems and storage devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2006
    Publication date: April 3, 2008
    Inventors: Mark Kohls, Gordon Ina Rowlandson, Joel Xue
  • Publication number: 20080082015
    Abstract: A pre-conditioned ECG system and method includes a patient signaling device configured to alert the patient to minimize the patient's activity so that an ECG measurement may be taken, and further alerts the patient when the measurement is completed. The pre-conditioned ECG system and method also includes a pre-set buffer configured to hold a preset length of ECG data, and further configured to hold pre-set ECG parameters such as mean R-R interval, standard deviation of R-R interval, or simple rhythm analysis. The system and method may analyze the current 10 seconds of ECG data when the preset parameters are met or when selected parameters are met.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2006
    Publication date: April 3, 2008
    Inventors: Mark Kohls, Gordon Ian Rowlandson, Joel Q. Xue
  • Publication number: 20070168149
    Abstract: Various methods related to encoding and retrieving physiological data, such as digital ECG data, via a set of binary data are provided. In one embodiment, the set of binary data may be generated from the physiological data and printed on a printout of the physiological data or some other suitable medium. In another embodiment, the set of binary data may be scanned or otherwise acquired, and decoded to reconstruct all or a portion of the original set of physiological data. Additional methods and articles of manufacture are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2006
    Publication date: July 19, 2007
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Mark Kohls, Bonnie LeSourd
  • Publication number: 20070149886
    Abstract: A portable, limited use electrocardiogram (ECG) recording device is provided for diagnosing cardiac problems. The device includes a cover hingedly connected to a base provided with a pair of spaced apart, tactile-sensing electrodes engageable with the patient's hands during an ECG recording and at least one indicator light signaling a start and finish status of the ECG recording. A circuit is electrically connected to the electrodes and the status indicator light and includes a processor and memory for receiving and storing ECG signals from the patient touching the electrodes. The cover has an outer face provided with preprinted mailing information for returning the recording device in a folded, closed position to a location for retroactively analyzing the stored ECG signals. The device may be disposed of following analysis of the stored ECG signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2005
    Publication date: June 28, 2007
    Inventor: Mark Kohls
  • Patent number: 7017688
    Abstract: A half-track vehicle includes a frame, first and second beams having forward and rearward wheels attached thereto, and first and second suspension systems. The frame includes a first side and a second side, and the first suspension system suspends the first beam from the frame adjacent the first side of the frame and the second suspension system suspends the second beam from the frame adjacent the second side of the frame. Each suspension system includes at least one element, such as a trailing arm, and A-arm, and a transverse suspension member, that is attached to one of frame and an associated one of the first and second beams in a manner that permits three degrees of rotational movement and that transmits motive force from the first and second beams to the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2006
    Assignee: Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Lee N. Bowers, Mark Kohls, Philip Tsiaras
  • Publication number: 20050107978
    Abstract: A technique is provided for encoding physiological data, such as a digital ECG, as a set of high-resolution symbols. The set of high-resolution symbols may be printed on a printout of the physiological data or other suitable medium. The set of high-resolution symbols may scanned, or otherwise acquired, and decoded to reconstruct all or a portion of the original set of physiological data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2003
    Publication date: May 19, 2005
    Inventor: Mark Kohls
  • Patent number: 6763260
    Abstract: A system for acquiring a plurality of internal images of a patient. The system includes a housing connectable to a medium movement sensor. The medium movement sensor generates a movement signal regarding a movement of the medium. The housing is also connectable to an imaging device. The imaging device acquires the internal images upon receiving a control signal having an acquire output. The system further includes a controller secured to the housing. The controller is operable to receive the movement signal, to generate a control signal having an acquire output based on the movement signal, and to provide the control signal having an acquire output to the imaging device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Assignee: GE Medical Systems Information Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark Kohls
  • Patent number: 6748256
    Abstract: A physiological-signal-analysis device including a lead set connected to a central unit. The lead set includes a plurality of electrodes connectable to a patient. Each electrode has a non-alphanumeric symbol that defines a placement of the electrode on the patient in relation to the other electrodes. The lead set further includes a plurality of lead wires. Each lead wire is connected to one of the electrodes, respectively, and has a symbol that defines the electrode connected to the lead wire. The electrodes may be provided to an attendant as an electrode pack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: GE Medical Systems Information Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald E. Brodnick, Mark Kohls, Carrie L. Kohls, April K. Kohls
  • Publication number: 20030222432
    Abstract: A half-track vehicle includes a frame, first and second beams having forward and rearward wheels attached thereto, and first and second suspension systems. The frame includes a first side and a second side, and the first suspension system suspends the first beam from the frame adjacent the first side of the frame and the second suspension system suspends the second beam from the frame adjacent the second side of the frame. Each suspension system includes at least one element, such as a trailing arm, and A-arm, and a transverse suspension member, that is attached to one of frame and an associated one of the first and second beams in a manner that permits three degrees of rotational movement and that transmits motive force from the first and second beams to the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2003
    Publication date: December 4, 2003
    Applicant: Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Lee N. Bowers, Mark Kohls, Philip Tsiaras
  • Publication number: 20030153840
    Abstract: A physiological-signal-analysis device including a lead set connected to a central unit. The lead set includes a plurality of electrodes connectable to a patient. Each electrode has a non-alphanumeric symbol that defines a placement of the electrode on the patient in relation to the other electrodes. The lead set further includes a plurality of lead wires. Each lead wire is connected to one of the electrodes, respectively, and has a symbol that defines the electrode connected to the lead wire. The electrodes may be provided to an attendant as an electrode pack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventors: Donald E. Brodnick, Mark Kohls, Carrie L. Kohls, April K. Kohls
  • Publication number: 20030069498
    Abstract: A system for acquiring a plurality of internal images of a patient. The system includes a housing connectable to a medium movement sensor. The medium movement sensor generates a movement signal regarding a movement of the medium. The housing is also connectable to an imaging device. The imaging device acquires the internal images upon receiving a control signal having an acquire output. The system further includes a controller secured to the housing. The controller is operable to receive the movement signal, to generate a control signal having an acquire output based on the movement signal, and to provide the control signal having an acquire output to the imaging device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2001
    Publication date: April 10, 2003
    Inventor: Mark Kohls