Patents by Inventor Ray D. Stone
Ray D. Stone 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: 20230266178Abstract: A protective cover for an insertion probe of a medical instrument. The cover contains a flexible tubular body that compliments the probe geometry and a radially disposed flange that surrounds the proximal end of the body. A series of snap-on fasteners removably connect the cover to the instrument. A camming surface is located on the outer face of the flange which coacts with a cam follower that is movably mounted upon the instrument to flex the cover sufficiently to open the fastener and release the cover from the instrument and move the cover axially toward the distal end of the tip.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2023Publication date: August 24, 2023Inventors: John A. Lane, David E. Quinn, Ray D. Stone, Scott A. Martin, John R. Strom
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Patent number: 11656133Abstract: A protective cover for an insertion probe of a medical instrument. The cover contains a flexible tubular body that compliments the probe geometry and a radially disposed flange that surrounds the proximal end of the body. A series of snap-on fasteners removably connect the cover to the instrument. A camming surface is located on the outer face of the flange which coacts with a cam follower that is movably mounted upon the instrument to flex the cover sufficiently to open the fastener and release the cover from the instrument and move the cover axially toward the distal end of the tip.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2020Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: Welch Allyn, Inc.Inventors: John A. Lane, David E. Quinn, Ray D. Stone, Scott A. Martin, John R. Strom
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Publication number: 20210048348Abstract: A protective cover for an insertion probe of a medical instrument. The cover contains a flexible tubular body that compliments the probe geometry and a radially disposed flange that surrounds the proximal end of the body. A series of snap-on fasteners removably connect the cover to the instrument. A camming surface is located on the outer face of the flange which coacts with a cam follower that is movably mounted upon the instrument to flex the cover sufficiently to open the fastener and release the cover from the instrument and move the cover axially toward the distal end of the tip.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2020Publication date: February 18, 2021Inventors: John A. Lane, David E. Quinn, Ray D. Stone, Scott A. Martin, John R. Strom
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Patent number: 10823621Abstract: A protective cover for an insertion probe of a medical instrument. The cover contains a flexible tubular body that compliments the probe geometry and a radially disposed flange that surrounds the proximal end of the body. A series of snap-on fasteners removably connect the cover to the instrument. A camming surface is located on the outer face of the flange which coacts with a cam follower that is movably mounted upon the instrument to flex the cover sufficiently to open the fastener and release the cover from the instrument and move the cover axially toward the distal end of the tip.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2019Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Assignee: Welch Allyn, Inc.Inventors: John A. Lane, David E. Quinn, Ray D. Stone, Scott A. Martin, John R. Strom
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Publication number: 20190162601Abstract: A protective cover for an insertion probe of a medical instrument. The cover contains a flexible tubular body that compliments the probe geometry and a radially disposed flange that surrounds the proximal end of the body. A series of snap-on fasteners removably connect the cover to the instrument. A camming surface is located on the outer face of the flange which coacts with a cam follower that is movably mounted upon the instrument to flex the cover sufficiently to open the fastener and release the cover from the instrument and move the cover axially toward the distal end of the tip.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2019Publication date: May 30, 2019Inventors: John A. Lane, David E. Quinn, Ray D. Stone, Scott A. Martin, John R. Strom
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Patent number: 10184842Abstract: A protective cover for an insertion probe of a medical instrument. The cover contains a flexible tubular body that compliments the probe geometry and a radially disposed flange that surrounds the proximal end of the body. A series of snap-on fasteners removably connect the cover to the instrument. A camming surface is located on the outer face of the flange which coacts with a cam follower that is movably mounted upon the instrument to flex the cover sufficiently to open the fastener and release the cover from the instrument and move the cover axially toward the distal end of the tip.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2017Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: WELCH ALLYN, INC.Inventors: John A. Lane, David E. Quinn, Ray D. Stone, Scott A. Martin, John R. Strom
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Patent number: 10156481Abstract: A temperature measurement system includes a temperature probe including a temperature sensor. The system also includes a reader, and a controller in communication with the temperature sensor and the reader. The system further includes a container housing a plurality of probe covers associated with the temperature probe. The container includes an information feature providing information related to the plurality of probe covers. The reader is configured to read the information and direct a signal to the controller indicative of the information.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2017Date of Patent: December 18, 2018Assignee: WELCH ALLYN, INC.Inventors: Matthew D. Mullin, John A. Lane, Craig M. Meyerson, David E. Quinn, Ray D. Stone, Scott A. Martin
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Patent number: 9943232Abstract: A thermometry apparatus includes a distal probe tip having a hollow interior. An insulating support is at least partially disposed within the interior of the distal probe tip. The insulating support is configured to receive at least one of at least one heating element and at least one temperature sensing element. According to one version, the insulating support is a flexible circuit strip configured to receive the at least one heating element(s) to protect the leads from damage and premature breakage.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2015Date of Patent: April 17, 2018Assignee: WELCH ALLYN, INC.Inventors: John P. Kroetz, John A. Lane, David E. Quinn, John T. Delaney, Matthew D. Mulin, Matthew J. Kinsley, Steven R. Slawson, Scott A. Martin, David M. Antos, Ray D. Stone, William N. Cuipylo, Adam P. Vallee
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Publication number: 20180100770Abstract: A protective cover for an insertion probe of a medical instrument. The cover contains a flexible tubular body that compliments the probe geometry and a radially disposed flange that surrounds the proximal end of the body. A series of snap-on fasteners removably connect the cover to the instrument. A camming surface is located on the outer face of the flange which coacts with a cam follower that is movably mounted upon the instrument to flex the cover sufficiently to open the fastener and release the cover from the instrument and move the cover axially toward the distal end of the tip.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2017Publication date: April 12, 2018Inventors: John A. Lane, David E. Quinn, Ray D. Stone, Scott A. Martin, John R. Strom
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Publication number: 20180038739Abstract: A temperature measurement system includes a temperature probe including a temperature sensor. The system also includes a reader, and a controller in communication with the temperature sensor and the reader. The system further includes a container housing a plurality of probe covers associated with the temperature probe. The container includes an information feature providing information related to the plurality of probe covers. The reader is configured to read the information and direct a signal to the controller indicative of the information.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2017Publication date: February 8, 2018Inventors: Matthew D. Mullin, John A. Lane, Craig M. Meyerson, David E. Quinn, Ray D. Stone, Scott A. Martin
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Patent number: 9791325Abstract: A temperature measurement system includes a temperature probe including a temperature sensor. The system also includes a reader, and a controller in communication with the temperature sensor and the reader. The system further includes a container housing a plurality of probe covers associated with the temperature probe. The container includes an information feature providing information related to the plurality of probe covers. The reader is configured to read the information and direct a signal to the controller indicative of the information.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2013Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: Welch Allyn, Inc.Inventors: Matthew D. Mullin, John A. Lane, Craig M. Meyerson, David E. Quinn, Ray D. Stone, Scott A. Martin
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Patent number: 9791326Abstract: A protective cover for an insertion probe of a medical instrument. The cover contains a flexible tubular body that compliments the probe geometry and a radially disposed flange that surrounds the proximal end of the body. A series of snap-on fasteners removably connect the cover to the instrument. A camming surface is located on the outer face of the flange which coacts with a cam follower that is movably mounted upon the instrument to flex the cover sufficiently to open the fastener and release the cover from the instrument and move the cover axially toward the distal end of the tip.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2014Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignees: Welch Allyn, Inc., Kaz USA, Inc.Inventors: John A. Lane, David E. Quinn, John R. Strom, Ray D. Stone, Scott A. Martin, Matthew D. Mullin, Richard Thrush, Richard G. McDuffie
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Publication number: 20160151019Abstract: A medical instrument including a probe adapted to be inserted into an orifice of an animal's body. Electromagnetic radiation is sensed by a sensor mounted on the probe. The sensor can then determine, by variations in the amount of radiation received, whether the walls of the body orifice block the radiation, thereby indicating a position of the sensor, and thus, the probe, within the orifice.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2016Publication date: June 2, 2016Inventors: Ray D. Stone, David E. Quinn, John A. Lane
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Patent number: 9282883Abstract: A medical instrument including a probe adapted to be inserted into an orifice of an animal's body. Electromagnetic radiation that is sensed by a sensor mounted on the probe. The sensor can then determine, by variations in the amount of radiation received, whether the walls of the body orifice block the radiation, thereby indicating a position of the sensor, and thus, the probe, within the orifice.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2013Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Inventors: Ray D. Stone, David E. Quinn, John A. Lane
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Publication number: 20150124854Abstract: A protective cover for an insertion probe of a medical instrument. The cover contains a flexible tubular body that compliments the probe geometry and a radially disposed flange that surrounds the proximal end of the body. A series of snap-on fasteners removably connect the cover to the instrument. A camming surface is located on the outer face of the flange which coacts with a cam follower that is movably mounted upon the instrument to flex the cover sufficiently to open the fastener and release the cover from the instrument and move the cover axially toward the distal end of the tip.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2014Publication date: May 7, 2015Inventors: John A. Lane, David E. Quinn, John R. Strom, Ray D. Stone, Scott A. Martin, Matthew D. Mullin, Richard Thrush, Richard G. McDuffie
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Patent number: 8876373Abstract: A protective cover for an insertion probe of a medical instrument. The cover contains a flexible tubular body that compliments the probe geometry and a radially disposed flange that surrounds the proximal end of the body. A series of snap-on fasteners removably connect the cover to the instrument. A camming surface is located on the outer face of the flange which coacts with a cam follower that is movably mounted upon the instrument to flex the cover sufficiently to open the fastener and release the cover from the instrument and move the cover axially toward the distal end of the tip.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2011Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Assignee: Welch Allyn, Inc.Inventors: John A. Lane, David E. Quinn, Ray D. Stone, Scott A. Martin, John R. Strom, Matthew David Mullin, Richard Thrush, Richard G. McDuffie
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Publication number: 20140064331Abstract: A temperature measurement system includes a temperature probe including a temperature sensor. The system also includes a reader, and a controller in communication with the temperature sensor and the reader. The system further includes a container housing a plurality of probe covers associated with the temperature probe. The container includes an information feature providing information related to the plurality of probe covers. The reader is configured to read the information and direct a signal to the controller indicative of the information.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: Welch Allyn Inc.Inventors: Matthew D. Mullin, John A. Lane, Craig M. Meyerson, David E. Quinn, Ray D. Stone, Scott A. Martin
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Patent number: 8374683Abstract: A medical instrument including a probe adapted to be inserted into an orifice of an animal's body. The instrument includes an emitter of electromagnetic radiation that is sensed by a sensor mounted on the probe. The sensor can then determine, by variations in the amount of radiation received from the emitter, whether a probe cover is mounted over the probe. A sensor can also be used to determine whether the walls of the body orifice block the radiation received from the emitter, thereby indicating position of the sensor, and thus, the probe within the orifice. A special probe cover is disclosed, and methods of using the medical instrument are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2009Date of Patent: February 12, 2013Inventors: Ray D. Stone, David E. Quinn, John A. Lane
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Patent number: 8308355Abstract: The present invention provides a platform for a manufacturer of reusable medical apparatuses to provide timely post-sale service for replaceable parts. In one embodiment, the probe assembly of an electronic thermometer has a connector that is equipped with a memory device, e.g., EEPROM, that stores a variety of probe-specific service information including usage count of the probe, probe warranty information and error codes. The user can plug the connector, e.g., through an adapter module, to a local computer's USB port and submit the stored service information to a website maintained by the probe manufacturer to check up and get service for the specific probe in a timely fashion. Automatic alert for replacement probe orders depending on the amount of usage, automatic generation of RMA numbers when the probe warranty is determined to be in effect, and automatic service calls for malfunctioning thermometers can all be accomplished accordingly without the need for manual record-keeping.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2008Date of Patent: November 13, 2012Assignee: Welch Allyn, Inc.Inventors: John A. Lane, Tyson B. Whitaker, Matthew J. Kinsley, Craig M. Meyerson, Scott A. Martin, Ray D. Stone, David E. Quinn
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Patent number: 8306774Abstract: A thermometer for determining the temperature of an animal's ear drum. The thermometer includes a probe, an infrared-radiation detector adapted to receive infrared radiation emitted by the ear drum, and devices that help insure that the probe is disposed in a desired position in the ear canal so as to optimize the infrared radiation received from the ear drum, and to minimize the infrared radiation received from other ear parts. A method of using the thermometer is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2009Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Inventors: David E. Quinn, John A. Lane, Scott A. Martin, Craig M. Meyerson, Matthew D. Mullin, Henry J. Smith, III, Ray D. Stone