Patents by Inventor Norm Cameron

Norm Cameron 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).

  • Needle dislodgement detection
    Patent number: 7147615
    Abstract: An apparatus for detecting dislodgement of a needle inserted into a patient includes a sensor for detecting wetness due to blood and a sensor holder to secure the sensor to the patient such that the sensor detects wetness due to blood loss from the patient upon dislodgement of the needle. Methods and apparatuses for detecting, monitoring and/or controlling blood loss from a patient due to needle dislodgement are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2006
    Assignee: Baxter International Inc.
    Inventors: Ramesh Wariar, Thomas P. Hartranft, Norm Cameron, Angel Lasso, Hector Caro
  • Needle dislodgement detection
    Publication number: 20020198483
    Abstract: An apparatus for detecting dislodgement of a needle inserted into a patient is provided comprising a sensor capable of detecting wetness due to blood and a sensor holder adapted to secure the sensor to the patient such that the sensor detects wetness due to blood loss from the patient upon dislodgement of the needle. Methods and apparatuses for detecting, monitoring and/or controlling blood loss from a patient due to needle dislodgement are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2001
    Publication date: December 26, 2002
    Inventors: Ramesh Wariar, Thomas P. Hartranft, Norm Cameron, Angel Lasso, Hector Caro