Patents by Inventor Michael H. Ranck

Michael H. Ranck 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).

  • Early warning system and methods for detection of a bioterrorism event
    Patent number: 6838993
    Abstract: A method and system for an early warning detection of bioterrorism events includes obtaining temperature readings from a statistical sample of individuals in a community, and comparing the individual readings to one or more detection thresholds spaced apart by predetermined values with at least one of the thresholds being below the normally accepted temperature range defined as a low-grade fever. The comparison is then used to identify and evaluate a community's potential infection by a biological warfare agent so that early therapeutic action may be taken.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2005
    Assignee: Bioalert Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: John L. Beiswenger, Michael H. Ranck, Jody L. Taualofai
  • Early warning system and methods for detection of a bioterrorism event
    Publication number: 20040116821
    Abstract: A method and system for an early warning detection of bioterrorism events includes obtaining temperature readings from a statistical sample of individuals in a community, and comparing the individual readings to one or more detection thresholds spaced apart by predetermined values with at least one of the thresholds being below the normally accepted temperature range defined as a low-grade fever. The comparison is then used to identify and evaluate a community's potential infection by a biological warfare agent so that early therapeutic action may be taken.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2002
    Publication date: June 17, 2004
    Applicant: Bioalert Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: John L. Beiswenger, Michael H. Ranck, Jody L. Taualofai