Patents by Inventor Philip M. Metzler
Philip M. Metzler 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: 20110162456Abstract: An ultrasonic dimensioning system and method by which objects can be quickly and accurately measured (dimensioned). The system includes at least a stable object support surface, a number of ultrasonic receivers, and an ultrasonic transmitter. The ultrasonic transmitter is preferably part of a pointer device that is properly positioned relative to an object to be measured, the proper position(s) depending on the shape of the object. Subsequent transmission of ultrasonic pulses (waves) from the pointer device are received by the ultrasonic receivers. The time intervals between transmission and reception of the ultrasonic pulses (waves) are used to determine the distance of the pointer from the receivers, which distances are subsequently used to calculate the dimensions/volume of the object.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2011Publication date: July 7, 2011Applicant: METTLER-TOLEDO, INC.Inventors: Wenquan Li, Philip M. Metzler, Hugh G. Hindmon, John Scott Churan, Helen Winfrey
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Publication number: 20090306929Abstract: An ultrasonic dimensioning system and method by which objects can be quickly and accurately measured (dimensioned). The system includes at least a stable object support surface, a number of ultrasonic receivers, and an ultrasonic transmitter. The ultrasonic transmitter is preferably part of a pointer device that is properly positioned relative to an object to be measured, the proper position(s) depending on the shape of the object. Subsequent transmission of ultrasonic pulses (waves) from the pointer device are received by the ultrasonic receivers. The time intervals between transmission and reception of the ultrasonic pulses (waves) are used to determine the distance of the pointer from the receivers, which distances are subsequently used to calculate the dimensions/volume of the object.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2008Publication date: December 10, 2009Applicant: METTLER-TOLEDO, INC.Inventors: Wenquan Li, Philip M. Metzler, Hugh G. Hindmon, John Scott Churan, Helen Winfrey
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Patent number: 6156058Abstract: The present invention relates to a blanket for use with forced air convection systems, wherein the blanket is sized to accommodate pediatric patients. The blankets according to the present invention may be used both over or under the patient, thereby facilitating use in the operating room or outside the operating room. The present invention also relates to a blanket for use with forced air convection systems which is nonflammable and laser resistant. In addition, the present invention relates to methods of prevention hypothermia and hyperthermia and to a method of making a blanket for use with forced air convection systems.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 1999Date of Patent: December 5, 2000Assignee: Mallinckrodt Inc.Inventors: Thomas F. Kappel, Dennis S. Chivetta, Scott D. Dikerhoff, Philip M. Metzler
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Patent number: 6013098Abstract: The present invention relates to a blanket for use with forced air convection systems, wherein the blanket is sized to accommodate pediatric patients. The blankets according to the present invention may be used both over or under the patient, thereby facilitating use in the operating room or outside the operating room. The present invention also relates to a blanket for use with forced air convection systems which is nonflammable and laser resistant. In addition, the present invention relates to methods of prevention hypothermia and hyperthermia and to a method of making a blanket for use with forced air convection systems.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 1996Date of Patent: January 11, 2000Assignee: Mallinckrodt Inc.Inventors: Thomas F. Kappel, Dennis S. Chivetta, Scott D. Dickerhoff, Philip M. Metzler
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Patent number: 5735890Abstract: The present invention relates to blankets for use with forced air convection systems, wherein the blankets allow for access to portions of a patient's body before, during or after surgery. In addition, the blankets according to the present invention allow versatility in use by providing access to portions of the patient's body before, during, or after surgery, but which may also completely cover the patient after the surgical procedure is complete. To accomplish these purposes, the blankets according to the present invention include seals or separation lines which extend into the interior of the blanket and which may be separated to allow access to portions of the patient's body.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 1995Date of Patent: April 7, 1998Assignee: Mallinckrodt Medical, Inc.Inventors: Thomas F. Kappel, Philip M. Metzler
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Patent number: 5715812Abstract: A respiratory apparatus (10) operable for delivering a breathable gas to the airway of a patient includes a status monitor (24,26) for determining the status of usage of the unit by the patient and a timer (32) for determining the accumulated time of usage of the unit by the patient.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 1996Date of Patent: February 10, 1998Assignee: Nellcor Puritan BennettInventors: Joseph Deighan, Steven L. Phillips, Linn D. Wanbaugh, Philip M. Metzler
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Patent number: 5716387Abstract: The present invention relates to a blanket for use with forced air convection systems, wherein the blanket is sized to accommodate pediatric patients. The blankets according to the present invention may be used both over or under the patient, thereby facilitating use in the operating room or outside the operating room. The present invention also relates to a blanket for use with forced air convection systems which is nonflammable and laser resistant. In addition, the present invention relates to methods of prevention hypothermia and hyperthermia and to a method of making a blanket for use with forced air convection systems.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 1996Date of Patent: February 10, 1998Assignee: Mallinckrodt Medical, Inc.Inventors: Thomas F. Kappel, Dennis S. Chivetta, Scott D. Dickerhoff, Philip M. Metzler
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Patent number: 5643337Abstract: The present invention relates to a blanket for use with forced air convection systems, wherein the blanket is sized to accommodate pediatric patients. The blankets according to the present invention may be used both over or under the patient, thereby facilitating use in the operating room or outside the operating room. The present invention also relates to a blanket for use with forced air convection systems which is nonflammable and laser resistant. In addition, the present invention relates to methods of prevention hypothermia and hyperthermia and to a method of making a blanket for use with forced air convection systems.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 1996Date of Patent: July 1, 1997Assignee: Mallinckrodt Medical, Inc.Inventors: Thomas F. Kappel, Dennis S. Chivetta, Scott D. Dickerhoff, Philip M. Metzler
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Patent number: 5632769Abstract: The present invention relates to a blanket for use with forced air convection systems, wherein the blanket is sized to accommodate pediatric patients. The blankets according to the present invention may be used both over or under the patient, thereby facilitating use in the operating room or outside the operating room. The present invention also relates to a blanket for use with forced air convection systems which is nonflammable and laser resistant. In addition, the present invention relates to methods of prevention hypothermia and hyperthermia and to a method of making a blanket for use with forced air convection systems.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 1996Date of Patent: May 27, 1997Assignee: Mallinckrodt Medical, Inc.Inventors: Thomas F. Kappel, Dennis S. Chivetta, Scott D. Dickerhoff, Philip M. Metzler
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Patent number: 5517983Abstract: A respiratory apparatus (10) operable for delivering a breathable gas to the airway of a patient includes a status monitor (24,26) for determining the status of usage of the unit by the patient and a timer (32) for determining the accumulated time of usage of the unit by the patient.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 1992Date of Patent: May 21, 1996Assignee: Puritan Bennett CorporationInventors: Joseph Deighan, Steven L. Phillips, Linn D. Wanbaugh, Philip M. Metzler
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Patent number: 4782832Abstract: An improved nasal puff assembly is provided which is of particular benefit in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea and which is characterized by a gas-delivery puff which fits only in the nose of the patient and is therefore of relatively small size and can be comfortably worn. The nasal puff of the invention advantageously includes a plenum chamber having an inlet and a pair of laterally spaced outlets; a pair of soft synthetic resin nares elements or pillows are operatively coupled with the spaced plenum outlets and are designed for ready adjustability so that the effective positions thereof can be altered individually for permitting custom fitting of the nares elements with respect to the nares of different patients. In this way a relatively small number of different sizes of nasal puff can be modified to meet the needs of virtually all patients.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 1987Date of Patent: November 8, 1988Assignee: Puritan-Bennett CorporationInventors: Russell L. Trimble, Roger J. Dolida, Frederick R. Rose, Philip M. Metzler