Patents by Inventor Mark T. Bieberich
Mark T. Bieberich 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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Patent number: 10274383Abstract: A zero-heat-flux, deep tissue temperature measurement system measures internal body temperature by way of a probe having a heater and thermal sensors arranged in a zero-heat-flux construction. The measurement system includes control mechanization that determines heater and skin temperatures based upon data obtained from the probe and uses those temperatures to calculate a deep tissue temperature. The measurement system includes a signal interface cable having a connector where a probe can be releasably connected to the system. The cable and attached connector are a removable and replaceable part of the system, separate from the probe. The measurement system provides an output signal imitating a standard input signal configuration used by other equipment.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2016Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Mark T. Bieberich, Philip G. Dion, Gary L. Hansen, David R. Palchak, Timothy J. Prachar, Ryan J. Staab, Albert P. Van Duren, Elecia White, Allen H. Ziaimehr
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Publication number: 20160238463Abstract: A zero-heat-flux, deep tissue temperature measurement system measures internal body temperature by way of a probe having a heater and thermal sensors arranged in a zero-heat-flux construction. The measurement system includes control mechanization that determines heater and skin temperatures based upon data obtained from the probe and uses those temperatures to calculate a deep tissue temperature. The measurement system includes a signal interface cable having a connector where a probe can be releasably connected to the system. The cable and attached connector are a removable and replaceable part of the system, separate from the probe. The measurement system provides an output signal imitating a standard input signal configuration used by other equipment.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2016Publication date: August 18, 2016Inventors: Mark T. Bieberich, Philip G. Dion, Gary L. Hansen, David R. Palchak, Timothy J. Prachar, Ryan J. Staab, Albert P. Van Duren, Elecia White, Allen H. Ziaimehr
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Patent number: 9354122Abstract: A zero-heat-flux, deep tissue temperature measurement system measures internal body temperature by way of a probe having a heater and thermal sensors arranged in a zero-heat-flux construction. The measurement system includes control mechanization that determines heater and skin temperatures based upon data obtained from the probe and uses those temperatures to calculate a deep tissue temperature. The measurement system includes a signal interface cable having a connector where a probe can be releasably connected to the system. The cable and attached connector are a removable and replaceable part of the system, separate from the probe. The measurement system provides an output signal imitating a standard input signal configuration used by other equipment.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2011Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Mark T. Bieberich, Philip G. Dion, Gary L. Hansen, David R. Palchak, Timothy J. Prachar, Ryan J. Staab, Albert P. Van Duren, Elecia White, Allen H. Ziaimehr
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Patent number: 9310257Abstract: Disposable, zero-heat-flux, deep tissue temperature probes are constructed using a support assembly constituted of a flexible substrate that supports elements of the probe. One support assembly embodiment includes a folded substrate with a heater and thermal sensors disposed on it. Another support assembly includes multiple sections separable into strata supporting a covering guard heater, a central thermal sensor, and a thermal sensor displaced at least radially from the central thermal sensor.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2010Date of Patent: April 12, 2016Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Mark T. Bieberich, Albert P. Van Duren
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Patent number: 8801272Abstract: A zero-heat-flux DTT measurement device is constituted of a flexible substrate supporting an electrical circuit including a heater trace defining a heater, thermal sensors, and a thermal sensor calibration circuit.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2012Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Mark T. Bieberich, Gary L. Hansen, Ryan J. Staab, Albert P. Van Duren, Allen H. Ziaimehr
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Patent number: 8801282Abstract: The invention pertains to flexible devices used for zero-heat-flux, deep tissue temperature measurement, especially to disposable temperature measurement devices. Such a device is constituted of a flexible substrate. An electrical circuit is disposed on a side of the substrate. The electrical circuit includes first and second thermal sensors disposed, respectively, on first and second substrate layers. A heater trace is disposed on the first substrate layer with the first thermal sensor. The first and second substrate layers are separated by a flexible layer of insulation disposed between the first and second substrate layers. The heater trace defines a heater with a central portion that operates with a first power density and a peripheral portion around the central portion that operates with a second power density greater than the first power density.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2012Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Mark T. Bieberich, Gary L. Hansen, Ryan J. Staab, Albert P. Van Duren, Allen H. Ziaimehr
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Publication number: 20130317388Abstract: A zero-heat-flux temperature measurement device has first and second flexible substrate layers sandwiching a layer of thermally insulating material. A heater trace disposed on the first substrate layer defines a heater facing one side of the layer of thermally insulating material and including a central portion surrounding a first thermal sensor and a peripheral portion surrounding the central portion. A second thermal sensor is disposed on the second substrate layer facing an opposing side of the layer of thermally insulating material, and third thermal sensor is disposed on the second substrate layer facing the opposing side of the layer of thermally insulating material. The second and third thermal sensors are separated so as to provide respective skin temperatures at separate locations in a skin surface area where a tissue temperature is to be measured.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2012Publication date: November 28, 2013Applicant: ARIZANT HEALTHCARE INC.Inventors: Mark T. Bieberich, John P. Rock
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Patent number: 8385731Abstract: A heat exchanger has a laminar fluid flow path receivable between the heating plates of a high flow rate infusion unit to which heat is conducted by contact with the heating plates. A bubble trap and a valve are integrated with the heat exchanger. The bubble trap collects air from the infusate exiting the laminar flow path, and includes an air vent in contact with the infusate that vents the air from the bubble trap. The valve shuts off the flow of infusate if air is detected in the bubble trap.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2011Date of Patent: February 26, 2013Assignee: Arizant Healthcare Inc.Inventors: Randall C. Arnold, Mark T. Bieberich, Gary L. Hansen, Andrew J. McGregor, Christopher A. Miller, Donald E. Stapf
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Publication number: 20130010828Abstract: The invention pertains to flexible devices used for zero-heat-flux, deep tissue temperature measurement, especially to disposable temperature measurement devices. Such a device is constituted of a flexible substrate. An electrical circuit is disposed on a side of the substrate. The electrical circuit includes first and second thermal sensors disposed, respectively, on first and second substrate layers. A heater trace is disposed on the first substrate layer with the first thermal sensor. The first and second substrate layers are separated by a flexible layer of insulation disposed between the first and second substrate layers. The heater trace defines a heater with a central portion that operates with a first power density and a peripheral portion around the central portion that operates with a second power density greater than the first power density.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2012Publication date: January 10, 2013Applicant: Arizant Healthcare Inc.Inventors: Mark T. Bieberich, Gary L. Hansen, Ryan J. Staab, Albert P. Van Duren, Allen H. Ziaimehr
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Publication number: 20130003776Abstract: A zero-heat-flux DTT measurement device is constituted of a flexible substrate supporting an electrical circuit including a heater trace defining a heater, thermal sensors, and a thermal sensor calibration circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2012Publication date: January 3, 2013Applicant: Arizant Healthcare Inc.Inventors: Mark T. Bieberich, Gary L. Hansen, Ryan J. Staab, Albert P. Van Duren, Allen H. Ziaimehr
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Publication number: 20120289855Abstract: A zero-heat-flux, deep tissue temperature measurement system measures internal body temperature by way of a probe having a heater and thermal sensors arranged in a zero-heat-flux construction. The measurement system includes control mechanization that determines heater and skin temperatures based upon data obtained from the probe and uses those temperatures to calculate a deep tissue temperature. The measurement system includes a signal interface cable having a connector where a probe can be releasably connected to the system. The cable and attached connector are a removable and replaceable part of the system, separate from the probe. The measurement system provides an output signal imitating a standard input signal configuration used by other equipment.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2011Publication date: November 15, 2012Applicant: Arizant Healthcare Inc.Inventors: Mark T. Bieberich, Phillip G. Dion, Gary L. Hansen, David R. Palchak, Timothy J. Prachar, Ryan J. Staab, Albert P. Van Duren, Elecia White, Allen H. Ziaimehr
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Patent number: 8292502Abstract: The invention pertains to flexible devices used for zero-heat-flux, deep tissue temperature measurement, especially to disposable temperature measurement devices. Such a device is constituted of a flexible substrate. An electrical circuit is disposed on a side of the substrate. The electrical circuit includes first and second thermal sensors disposed, respectively, on first and second substrate layers. A heater trace is disposed on the first substrate layer with the first thermal sensor. The first and second substrate layers are separated by a flexible layer of insulation disposed between the first and second substrate layers. The heater trace defines a heater with a central portion that operates with a first power density and a peripheral portion around the central portion that operates with a second power density greater than the first power density.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2010Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: Arizant Healthcare Inc.Inventors: Mark T. Bieberich, Gary L. Hansen, Ryan J. Staab, Albert P. Van Duren, Allen H. Ziaimehr
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Patent number: 8292495Abstract: A zero-heat-flux DTT measurement device is constituted of a flexible substrate supporting an electrical circuit including a heater trace defining a heater, thermal sensors, and a thermal sensor calibration circuit.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2010Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: Arizant Healthcare Inc.Inventors: Mark T. Bieberich, Gary L. Hansen, Ryan J. Staab, Albert P. Van Duren, Allen H. Ziaimehr
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Patent number: 8241409Abstract: A bubble trap for separating and collecting air and bubbles from a high flow rate stream of infusate includes multiple flow chambers to collect air, a sensor support mounted to one of the chambers, an air vent disposed in one of the chambers, and a valve in fluid communication with the chambers to control the flow of infusate therethrough.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2010Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: Arizant Healthcare Inc.Inventors: Randall C. Arnold, Mark T. Bieberich, Gary L. Hansen, Andrew J. McGregor, Christopher A. Miller
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Patent number: 8226294Abstract: The invention pertains to flexible devices used for zero-heat-flux, deep tissue temperature measurement, especially to disposable temperature measurement devices. Such a device is constituted of a flexible substrate with a plurality of contiguous sections. An electrical circuit is disposed on a side of the substrate. The electrical circuit includes first and second thermal sensors disposed, respectively, on first and second substrate sections. A heater trace is disposed on the first substrate section with the first thermal sensor. The first and second sections are folded together to position the first and second thermal sensors therebetween, and a flexible insulator disposed between the folded-together first and second sections maintains the first and second thermal sensors in a spaced-apart relationship.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2009Date of Patent: July 24, 2012Assignee: Arizant Healthcare Inc.Inventors: Mark T. Bieberich, Clifford T. Jue, Jonathan I. Kaplan, Brian J. Mason, Paul J. Silberschatz, Albert P. Van Duren
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Patent number: 8180206Abstract: An infusion unit includes a heating unit with opposed heating plates. A heat exchanger has a fluid flow path receivable between the heating plates to which heat is conducted by contact with the heating plates. Infusate flowing under pressure through the fluid flow path is heated by conduction from the heating plates through the fluid container. When the flow of infusate is stopped or interrupted, infusate trapped in the heat exchanger is displaced to a reservoir in the heat exchanger. Displacement of the trapped infusate reduces friction between the fluid container and the heating plates, which assists in extraction of the heat exchanger from the heating unit.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2008Date of Patent: May 15, 2012Assignee: Arizant Healthcare Inc.Inventors: Mark T. Bieberich, Melanie L. Collins, Gary L. Hansen, Andrew J. McGregor, Christopher A. Miller, Donald E. Stapf, Winston T. Tan
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Patent number: 8123792Abstract: A perioperative warming device includes a clinical garment having an inside surface supporting a convective apparatus with stacked sections. One section of the convective apparatus is adapted to provide comfort warming by convection. Another section of the convective apparatus is adapted to provide therapeutic warming by convection.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2007Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Assignee: Arizant Healthcare Inc.Inventor: Mark T. Bieberich
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Patent number: 8123790Abstract: A clinical garment having a lower hem and sleeves includes permeable surfaces inside near peripheral portions, a duct in communication with the permeable surfaces, and at least one inlet port opening into the duct. When worn by a patient, the permeable surfaces are positioned adjacent the patient's limbs. Warmed pressurized air may be introduced into the duct and conducted to the permeable surfaces. The warmed pressurized air circulates through the permeable surfaces to warm the adjacent limbs.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2008Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Assignee: Arizant Healthcare Inc.Inventor: Mark T. Bieberich
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Publication number: 20110270180Abstract: A heat exchanger has a laminar fluid flow path receivable between the heating plates of a high flow rate infusion unit to which heat is conducted by contact with the heating plates. A bubble trap and a valve are integrated with the heat exchanger. The bubble trap collects air from the infusate exiting the laminar flow path, and includes an air vent in contact with the infusate that vents the air from the bubble trap. The valve shuts off the flow of infusate if air is detected in the bubble trap.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2011Publication date: November 3, 2011Applicant: Arizant Healthcare Inc.Inventors: Randall C. Arnold, Mark T. Bieberich, Gary L. Hansen, Andrew J. McGregor, Christopher A. Miller, Donald E. Stapf
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Publication number: 20110249699Abstract: A zero-heat-flux DTT measurement device is constituted of a flexible substrate supporting an electrical circuit including a heater trace defining a heater, thermal sensors, and a thermal sensor calibration circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2010Publication date: October 13, 2011Applicant: Arizant Healthcare Inc.Inventors: Mark T. Bieberich, Gary L. Hansen, Ryan J. Staab, Albert P. Van Duren, Allen H. Ziaimehr