Patents by Inventor Peter F. Meyer
Peter F. Meyer 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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Publication number: 20160345849Abstract: The present disclosure provides electrodes that possess components capable of indicating to an end-user when the electrode is in need of replacement. The electrode includes a substrate and a conductive composition on at least a portion of a surface of the substrate. In embodiments, the conductive composition includes at least one hydrogel and at least one component that precipitates from the hydrogel after repeated use of the electrode, thereby providing an indication to replace the electrode. In other embodiments, the electrodes include a hydrogel in combination with a pH indicator which changes its color or opacity upon repeated use of the electrode, thereby indicating an appropriate time for changing or replacing the electrode.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2012Publication date: December 1, 2016Applicant: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LPInventors: Warren W. Copp, Erick Garstka, Christopher J. Hyatt, Kathleen Tremblay, Peter F. Meyer, Scott R. Coggins, Lee C. Burnes, David M. Selvitelli
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Patent number: 8974402Abstract: A feedback device for measuring balance related information, and for producing a stimulation of the skin that encodes that information in a way that is useful to the wearer of the device. At least one sensor detects balance information and transmits at least one balance information signal to a signal processing subsystem. The signal processing subsystem converts the received balance information signal into at least one stimulation control signal. The signal processing subsystem then transmits the stimulation control signal to at least one stimulator, which provides stimulation to a wearer of the device reflecting the stimulation control signal received from the signal processing subsystem.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2003Date of Patent: March 10, 2015Assignee: RxFunction, Inc.Inventors: Lars I. E. Oddsson, Peter F. Meyer
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Patent number: 8821405Abstract: A cable monitoring apparatus includes a housing having an input interface adapted to electrically connect to one end of a medical cable and an output interface adapted to electrically connect to an electrical system. Signal processing circuitry is incorporated within the housing for receiving a medical signal from the medical cable via the input interface and for selectively passing the medical signal to the electrical system via the output interface when in a first mode of operation, and has application software for selectively testing functionality of the medical cable when in a second mode of operation. The medical signal may include at least one monitoring signal selected from a group consisting of fetal and maternal medical signals.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2012Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Peter F Meyer, Eliot Zaiken
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Patent number: 8594812Abstract: An electrode pad packaging system including an electrode pouch, an electrode pad (e.g., a defibrillation electrode pad), a wire and a shell is disclosed. The electrode pad is disposed at least partially within the electrode pouch. The wire extends from the electrode pad and, in a disclosed embodiment, at least a portion of the wire is attached to the shell. The shell is disposed in mechanical cooperation with the electrode pouch (e.g., the shell is secured to a portion of the electrode pouch). The shell includes a valve thereon that is configured to allow air to exit the electrode pouch. The valve may be configured to prevent air from entering the electrode pouch. A method of packaging an electrode pad is also disclosed. The method includes providing an electrode pouch, an electrode pad, a wire and a shell. A valve on the shell allows air to exit the electrode pouch.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2012Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Peter F Meyer, Lee C Burns, Scott R Coggins, David M Selvitelli
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Patent number: 8399731Abstract: A wound treatment for use during phototherapy treatment of a wound includes a pliable optical component adapted to be applied over the wound and to direct light rays during phototherapy treatment, and a bandage for securing the Fresnel lens over the wound. The optical component may be configured to direct light rays toward a perimeter edge of the wound. A wound treatment kit for phototherapy treatment of a wound includes a package and a sterile, pliable optical component in the package. The optical component is removable from the sterile package and is placed over the wound during the phototherapy treatment. The optical component directs light rays toward a selected area of the wound during phototherapy treatment.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2009Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Assignee: Covidien LPInventor: Peter F. Meyer
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Publication number: 20130066186Abstract: The present disclosure provides electrodes that possess components capable of indicating to an end-user when the electrode is in need of replacement. The electrode includes a substrate and a conductive composition on at least a portion of a surface of the substrate. In embodiments, the conductive composition includes at least one hydrogel and at least one component that precipitates from the hydrogel after repeated use of the electrode, thereby providing an indication to replace the electrode. In other embodiments, the electrodes include a hydrogel in combination with a pH indicator which changes its color or opacity upon repeated use of the electrode, thereby indicating an appropriate time for changing or replacing the electrode.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2012Publication date: March 14, 2013Applicant: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LPInventors: Warren W. Copp, Erick Garstka, Christopher J. Hyatt, Kathleen Tremblay, Peter F. Meyer, Scott R. Coggins, Lee C. Burnes, David M. Selvitelli
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Publication number: 20120259269Abstract: A system for denervation of the renal sympathetic nerve and iontophoresis drug delivery includes an iontophoresis catheter fitted with a drug coated balloon. The balloon contacts the vessel wall when inflated. One or more electrodes are associated with a surface of the balloon, and may be disposed on an outer surface of the balloon. The electrodes are operably coupled to an energy source configured to produce a bipolar or monopolar electric field between two balloon electrodes and/or between one balloon electrode and another electrode placed in contact with the patient's body. The drug-delivery catheter produces an electric potential gradient within adjacent tissue, that, facilitates iontophoresis delivery of a drug. The catheter can also include a store of one or more drugs to be delivered to the targeted tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2012Publication date: October 11, 2012Applicant: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LPInventor: Peter F. Meyer
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Publication number: 20120130239Abstract: A cable monitoring apparatus includes a housing having an input interface adapted to electrically connect to one end of a medical cable and an output interface adapted to electrically connect to an electrical system. Signal processing circuitry is incorporated within the housing for receiving a medical signal from the medical cable via the input interface and for selectively passing the medical signal to the electrical system via the output interface when in a first mode of operation, and has application software for selectively testing functionality of the medical cable when in a second mode of operation. The medical signal may include at least one monitoring signal selected from a group consisting of fetal and maternal medical signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2012Publication date: May 24, 2012Applicant: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: Peter F. Meyer, Eliot Zaiken
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Patent number: 8109883Abstract: A cable monitoring apparatus includes a housing having an input interface adapted to electrically connect to one end of a medical cable and an output interface adapted to electrically connect to a medical monitoring apparatus. Signal processing circuitry is incorporated within the housing for receiving a medical signal from the medical cable via the input interface and for selectively passing the medical signal to the medical monitoring apparatus via the output interface when in a first mode of operation, and has application software for selectively testing functionality of the medical cable when in a second mode of operation.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2006Date of Patent: February 7, 2012Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: Peter F. Meyer, Eliot Zaiken
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Patent number: 7925323Abstract: A sensor array apparatus for monitoring medical signals includes a first flexible substrate defining a central focal point and a second flexible substrate associated with the central focal point. A plurality of medical electrodes are disposed on the periphery of the first flexible substrate and a reference electrode is disposed on the second flexible substrate. A connector is in electrical communication with the medical electrodes and the reference electrode and adapted to connect to an electronic system. Bio-electric information is monitored between one of the medical electrodes and the reference electrode.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2009Date of Patent: April 12, 2011Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventor: Peter F. Meyer
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Patent number: 7869855Abstract: A medical apparatus includes a substrate member and an applicator member. Substrate member includes a medical device and an adhesive layer for adhering to body tissue. Applicator member is releasably attached to the substrate member and is adapted for grasping by a clinician to facilitate application of the substrate member to body tissue.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2006Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: Peter F. Meyer, Warren Copp-Howland
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Publication number: 20100241196Abstract: A wound treatment for use during phototherapy treatment of a wound includes a pliable optical component adapted to be applied over the wound and to direct light rays during phototherapy treatment, and a bandage for securing the Fresnel lens over the wound. The optical component may be configured to direct light rays toward a perimeter edge of the wound. A wound treatment kit for phototherapy treatment of a wound includes a package and a sterile, pliable optical component in the package. The optical component is removable from the sterile package and is placed over the wound during the phototherapy treatment. The optical component directs light rays toward a selected area of the wound during phototherapy treatment.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2009Publication date: September 23, 2010Applicant: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LPInventor: Peter F. Meyer
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Patent number: 7742828Abstract: A medical electrode, and a method of making a medical electrode. The electrode comprises an electrode member having a top face and a bottom face; disconnected regions of electrically conductive material in electrical contact with the top face of the electrode member, patient contacting layer and an electrical connector in electrical contact with the disconnected regions. The disconnected regions reduce patient skin irritation and burning while optimizing electrical impedance of the electrode.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2006Date of Patent: June 22, 2010Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: Peter Gadsby, Peter F. Meyer, Scott Coggins
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Publication number: 20100022865Abstract: A sensor array apparatus for monitoring medical signals includes a first flexible substrate defining a central focal point and a second flexible substrate associated with the central focal point. A plurality of medical electrodes are disposed on the periphery of the first flexible substrate and a reference electrode is disposed on the second flexible substrate. A connector is in electrical communication with the medical electrodes and the reference electrode and adapted to connect to an electronic system. Bio-electric information is monitored between one of the medical electrodes and the reference electrode.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2009Publication date: January 28, 2010Applicant: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LPInventor: Peter F. Meyer
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Publication number: 20090326344Abstract: A method for performing a blood assay includes the steps of positioning an optical biosensor in fluid communication with a blood vessel whereby blood from the blood vessel contacts the biosensor. The biosensor includes at least one material adapted to bind to an analyte. The method also includes the steps of detecting a change in at least one optical property of the biosensor resulting from binding of the at least one material with the analyte and transmitting a continuous signal representative of the change in at least one optical property of the biosensor to a display module to provide real time analysis by a clinician.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2009Publication date: December 31, 2009Applicant: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventor: Peter F. Meyer
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Publication number: 20080082024Abstract: The signal replication medical apparatus includes an input adapted to receive at least one medical signal transmitted via a first medical device coupled to the body of a patient, signal processing circuitry adapted to generate at least one replicated signal from the at least one medical signal, and an output. The at least one replicated signal is indicative of being transmitted via a second medical device different than the first medical device. The output is adapted to deliver the at least one replicated signal to an external device configured to receive signals from the second medical device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2006Publication date: April 3, 2008Inventors: Peter F. Meyer, Eliot Zaiken
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Publication number: 20080081954Abstract: A cable monitoring apparatus includes a housing having an input interface adapted to electrically connect to one end of a medical cable and an output interface adapted to electrically connect to an electrical system. Signal processing circuitry is incorporated within the housing for receiving a medical signal from the medical cable via the input interface and for selectively passing the medical signal to the electrical system via the output interface when in a first mode of operation, and has application software for selectively testing functionality of the medical cable when in a second mode of operation. The medical signal may include at least one monitoring signal selected from a group consisting of fetal and maternal medical signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2006Publication date: April 3, 2008Inventors: Peter F. Meyer, Eliot Zaiken
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Publication number: 20080081978Abstract: A medical apparatus includes a substrate member and an applicator member. Substrate member includes a medical device and an adhesive layer for adhering to body tissue. Applicator member is releasably attached to the substrate member and is adapted for grasping by a clinician to facilitate application of the substrate member to body tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2006Publication date: April 3, 2008Inventors: Peter F. Meyer, Warren Copp-Howland
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Publication number: 20080082153Abstract: A medical electrode, and a method of making a medical electrode. The electrode comprises an electrode member having a top face and a bottom face; disconnected regions of electrically conductive material in electrical contact with the top face of the electrode member, patient contacting layer and an electrical connector in electrical contact with the disconnected regions. The disconnected regions reduce patient skin irritation and burning while optimizing electrical impedance of the electrode.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2006Publication date: April 3, 2008Inventors: Peter Gadsby, Peter F. Meyer, Scott Coggins