Patents by Inventor Nancy H. Forman
Nancy H. Forman 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: 6597948Abstract: A defibrillator having infrared communication capability is provided. The wireless communications capability is implemented using infrared light or RF communications and standardized communications protocols such as the IRDA protocol to allow for ready communication between defibrillators such as during handoffs of patient along the Chain of Survival. The wireless communications network also allows for communications between a defibrillator and a host computer such as a palmtop for incident report generation after each handoff. Another embodiment of the present invention provides for a defibrillator having an infrared mode switch to allow for restricted access to advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) features of the defibrillator. A further embodiment of the present invention provides for a defibrillator having a remote training mode that is implemented via wireless communications.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2000Date of Patent: July 22, 2003Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.Inventors: Martin G. Rockwell, Gregory D. Brink, Jonathan N. Andrews, David L. Burton, Patricia A. Arand, Nancy H. Forman, Kenneth S. Rucker, John Kent, Daniel J. Powers
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Patent number: 6438417Abstract: A defibrillator having infrared communication capability is provided. The wireless communications capability is implemented using infrared light or RF communications and standardized communications protocols such as the IrDA protocol to allow for ready communication between defibrillators such as during handoffs of patient along the Chain of Survival. The wireless communications network also allows for communications between a defibrillator and a host computer such as a palmtop for incident report generation after each handoff. Another embodiment of the present invention provides for a defibrillator having an infrared mode switch to allow for restricted access to advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) features of the defibrillator. A further embodiment of the present invention provides for a defibrillator having a remote training mode that is implemented via wireless communications.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2000Date of Patent: August 20, 2002Assignee: Koninklijke PHilips Electronics N.V.Inventors: Martin G. Rockwell, Gregory D. Brink, Jonathan N. Andrews, David L. Burton, Patricia A. Arand, Nancy H. Forman, Kenneth S. Rucker, John Kent, Daniel J. Power
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Patent number: 6405083Abstract: A defibrillator having infrared communication capability is provided. The wireless communications capability is implemented using infrared light or RF communications and standardized communications protocols such as the IrDA protocol to allow for ready communication between defibrillators such as during handoffs of patient along the Chain of Survival. The wireless communications network also allows for communications between a defibrillator and a host computer such as a palmtop for incident report generation after each handoff. Another embodiment of the present invention provides for a defibrillator having an infrared mode switch to allow for restricted access to advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) features of the defibrillator. A further embodiment of the present invention provides for a defibrillator having a remote training mode that is implemented via wireless communications.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2000Date of Patent: June 11, 2002Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.Inventors: Martin G. Rockwell, Gregory D. Brink, Jonathan N. Andrews, David L. Burton, Patricia A. Arand, Nancy H. Forman, Kenneth S. Rucker, John Kent, Daniel J. Powers
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Patent number: 6381492Abstract: A defibrillator having infrared communication capability is provided. The wireless communications capability is implemented using infrared light or RF communications and standardized communications protocols such as the IrDA protocol to allow for ready communication between defibrillators such as during handoffs of patient along the Chain of Survival. The wireless communications network also allows for communications between a defibrillator and a host computer such as a palmtop for incident report generation after each handoff. Another embodiment of the present invention provides for a defibrillator having an infrared mode switch to allow for restricted access to advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) features of the defibrillator. A further embodiment of the present invention provides for a defibrillator having a remote training mode that is implemented via wireless communications.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2000Date of Patent: April 30, 2002Inventors: Martin G. Rockwell, Gregory D. Brink, Jonathan N. Andrews, David L. Burton, Patricia A. Arand, Nancy H. Forman, Kenneth S. Rucker, John Kent, Daniel J. Powers
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Patent number: 6141584Abstract: A defibrillator having infrared communication capability is provided. The wireless communications capability is implemented using infrared light or RF communications and standardized communications protocols such as the IrDA protocol to allow for ready communication between defibrillators such as during handoffs of patient along the Chain of Survival. The wireless communications network also allows for communications between a defibrillator and a host computer such as a palmtop for incident report generation after each handoff. Another embodiment of the present invention provides for a defibrillator having an infrared mode switch to allow for restricted access to advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) features of the defibrillator. A further embodiment of the present invention provides for a defibrillator having a remote training mode that is implemented via wireless communications.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 1998Date of Patent: October 31, 2000Assignee: Agilent Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Martin G. Rockwell, Gregory D. Brink, Jonathan N. Andrews, David L. Burton, Patricia A. Arand, Nancy H. Forman, Kenneth S. Rucker, John Kent, Daniel J. Powers
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Patent number: 6088617Abstract: A defibrillator having separable AED and manual modes of operation is provided. The user interface of the defibrillator comprises a set of AED buttons for implementing the AED personality of step 1, step 2, and step 3, along with the associated audio and visual prompts. In order to maintain the logical and physical separation of the AED and manual personalities, a manual access button is located underneath an access door on the top surface of the defibrillator. With the access door in the open position, the manual access button may be pressed to place the defibrillator in manual mode so that it may be operated according to the manual personality. Instructions for the operation of the defibrillator according to the manual personality may be provided on the underside of the access door to avoid confusion to the first responder who has no need to see these instructions.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 1999Date of Patent: July 11, 2000Assignee: Hewlett-Packard CompanyInventors: Patricia A. Arand, Nancy H. Forman, Jonathan N. Andrews
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Patent number: 6021349Abstract: A dual-mode defibrillator has ECG electrodes connected to an ECG front end for producing signals for the controller to use in determining the defibrillator operation in accordance with the manual and automatic procedures stored in a memory. The controller provides appropriate signals to the high voltage delivery system which when energized, applies defibrillation energy to the electrodes.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 1998Date of Patent: February 1, 2000Assignee: Agilent TechnologiesInventors: Patricia A. Arand, Nancy H. Forman, Jonathan N. Andrews