Patents by Inventor Richard C. Nova
Richard C. Nova 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: 8744574Abstract: Defibrillators, software and methods are provided, for issued verbal prompts to rescuers. A defibrillator may receive a muting input and, responsive thereto, cause a verbal prompt to not be issued or to be issued less loudly relative another verbal prompt.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2011Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: Physio-Control, Inc.Inventors: John Daynes, Glen Caby, Richard C. Nova
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Publication number: 20140049377Abstract: RFID-based sensors, RFID readers and software sense a changed condition. In one embodiment, an RFID-based sensor includes a base that may be placed at a location where a condition may change. The sensor includes an RFID tag that is coupled to the base. The sensor also includes a detector that can be electrically coupled to the RFID tag. If the condition changes, an electrical property of the detector also changes, impacting an operation of the RFID tag. The impacted operation can be detected by an RFID reader/interrogator so as to provide a notification. An advantage over the prior art is that the condition change can be sensed wirelessly over a domain that can be laborious or hazardous to access otherwise. Moreover, RFID based sensors can be made by modifying common RFID tags.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2013Publication date: February 20, 2014Applicant: Physio-Control, Inc.Inventors: Blaine Krusor, Isabelle Banville, Joseph Leo Sullivan, David Peter Finch, Daniel Ralph Piha, Laura Marie Gustavson, Kenneth Frederick Cowan, Richard C. Nova, Carmen Ann Chacon, Gregory T. Kavounas
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Publication number: 20140051962Abstract: Patient electrodes, patient monitors, defibrillators, wearable defibrillators, software and methods may warn when an electrode stops being fully attached to the patient's skin. A patient electrode includes a pad for attaching to the skin of a patient, a lead coupled to the pad, and a contact detector that can change state, when the pad does not contact fully the skin of the patient. When the detector changes state, an output device may emit an alert, for notifying a rescuer or even the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2013Publication date: February 20, 2014Applicant: Physio-Control, Inc.Inventors: Blaine Krusor, Isabelle Banville, Joseph Leo Sullivan, David Peter Finch, Daniel Ralph Piha, Laura Marie Gustavson, Kenneth Frederick Cowan, Richard C. Nova, Carmen Ann Chacon, Gregory T. Kavounas
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Publication number: 20140043149Abstract: A mobile communication device such as a smartphone or a tablet-type computer, can establish a local comlink with a wearable defibrillation system. At the same time, the mobile communication device can establish a remote comlink with other devices in a network such as the internet. Accordingly, communication tasks relating to the wearable defibrillation system can be performed via the local and the remote comlinks, with or without the participation of the patient, who is wearing the system. The patient can thus use the familiar interface of a mobile communication device for interacting with his defibrillator system. Moreover, he can do so while keeping on his regular clothes, which could conceal completely the wearable defibrillator system. The patient can thus preserve his dignity and privacy.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2013Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: Physio-Control, IncInventors: Kenneth Frederick Cowan, Isabelle Banville, Robert Reuben Buchanan, David Peter Finch, Joseph Leo Sullivan, Phillip D. Foshee, JR., Laura Marie Gustavson, Daniel Ralph Piha, Carmen Ann Chacon, Blaine Krusor, Gary Debardi, Richard C. Nova, Krystyna Szul, Gregory T. Kavounas
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Publication number: 20140046391Abstract: A wearable defibrillation system can establish a local comlink with a mobile communication device, such as a smartphone, tablet-type computer and the like. The mobile communication device can in turn establish a remote comlink with other devices in a network such as the internet. Accordingly, communication tasks relating to the wearable defibrillation system can be performed via the local and the remote comlinks, with or without the participation of the patient, who is wearing the system. The wearer can thus use the familiar interface of a mobile communication device for interacting with his defibrillator system. Moreover, he can do so while keeping on his regular clothes, which could conceal completely the wearable defibrillator system. The patient can thus preserve his dignity and privacy.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2013Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: Physio-Control, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth Frederick Cowan, Isabelle Banville, Robert Reuben Buchanan, David Peter Finch, Joseph Leo Sullivan, Phillip D. Foshee, JR., Laura Marie Gustavson, Daniel Ralph Piha, Carmen Ann Chacon, Blaine Krusor, Gary Debardi, Richard C. Nova, Krystyna Szul, Gregory T. Kavounas
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Publication number: 20130345769Abstract: A user interface method and apparatus is described for use with a defibrillator (100) such as an automated external defibrillator (AED). The user interface comprises a plurality of layered user interface components which become available to the operator of the defibrillator (100) as they become necessary or appropriate during the operation of the defibrillator (100) and treatment of the patient. In one embodiment, the layered user interface components comprise an on/off actuator (108), a lid (104), an electrode package (120) containing defibrillation electrodes (142, 144), and a shock key (170), as well as accompanying visual and aural instructions for operating the defibrillator (100) and for treating the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2013Publication date: December 26, 2013Applicant: Physio-Control, Inc.Inventors: D. Craig Edwards, Kelly J. Locke, Mark B. Gausman, Alex Otman, Richard C. Nova, Shawn R. Bertagnole
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Patent number: 8527044Abstract: A user interface method and apparatus is described for use with a defibrillator (100) such as an automated external defibrillator (AED). The user interface comprises a plurality of layered user interface components which become available to the operator of the defibrillator (100) as they become necessary or appropriate during the operation of the defibrillator (100) and treatment of the patient. In one embodiment, the layered user interface components comprise an on/off actuator (108), a lid (104), an electrode package (120) containing defibrillation electrodes (142, 144), and a shock key (170), as well as accompanying visual and aural instructions for operating the defibrillator (100) and for treating the patient.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2002Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: Physio-Control, Inc.Inventors: D. Craig Edwards, Kelly J. Locke, Mark Gausman, Alex Otman, Richard C. Nova, Shawn R. Bertagnole
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Publication number: 20130225972Abstract: A medical device and/or a method are used by a rescuer who is caring for a patient. The depth of CPR chest compressions is determined, by detecting magnetic fields. An interference is sensed, which is not associated with the CPR chest compressions, but which is superimposed on the detected magnetic fields. Appropriate countermeasures may be taken, if the sensed interference is larger than a threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2012Publication date: August 29, 2013Applicant: PHYSIO-CONTROL, INC.Inventors: Isabelle L. Banville, Robert Peter Marx, JR., David Thomas Brown, Richard C. Nova
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Publication number: 20130041421Abstract: Techniques for determining whether one or more leads are not adequately connected to a patient, e.g., for ECG monitoring, are described. The techniques involve injection of an integrated signal (which includes a test signal) into one lead, and monitoring the driven lead and the response at the other leads, including the common mode and the difference between the other leads. These “lead-off” detection techniques may be provided by an external defibrillator that provides three-wire ECG monitoring. Techniques for determining a type of a cable coupled to a defibrillator are also described. The cable-type identification may allow a defibrillator to, for example, operate in either a three-wire ECG monitoring mode or a therapy mode, based on whether a three-wire ECG cable or a defibrillation cable is coupled to the defibrillator.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2012Publication date: February 14, 2013Applicant: PHYSIO-CONTROL, INC.Inventors: Zhong Qun Lu, Richard C. Nova, Paul S. Tamura, Gary A. DeBardi, David W. Tecklenburg, Tyler R. Hart, James S. Neumiller, Richard J. Cardin
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Patent number: 8315693Abstract: Techniques for determining whether one or more leads are not adequately connected to a patient, e.g., for ECG monitoring, are described. The techniques involve injection of an integrated signal (which includes a test signal) into one lead, and monitoring the driven lead and the response at the other leads, including the common mode and the difference between the other leads. These “lead-off” detection techniques may be provided by an external defibrillator that provides three-wire ECG monitoring. Techniques for determining a type of a cable coupled to a defibrillator are also described. The cable-type identification may allow a defibrillator to, for example, operate in either a three-wire ECG monitoring mode or a therapy mode, based on whether a three-wire ECG cable or a defibrillation cable is coupled to the defibrillator.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2007Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Assignee: Physio-Control, Inc.Inventors: Zhong Qun Lu, Richard C. Nova, Paul S. Tamura, Gary A. DeBardi, David W. Tecklenburg, Tyler R. Hart, James S. Neumiller, Richard J. Cardin
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Publication number: 20120226204Abstract: Time after time studies find that often, even when administered by trained professionals, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) compression rates and depth are inadequate. Too week, shallow or too forceful compressions may contribute to suboptimal patient outcome. Several parameters are crucial for optimal and properly-administered CPR. Crucial parameters include proper hand positioning on the patient's chest, depth of compression of 4-5 cm, and compression rate of 100 compressions per minute. The crucial parameters are often affected by patient parameters, and relative to the patient, rescuer parameters, such as patient thoracic volume; weight; age; gender; and rescuer's, relative to the patient's, parameters, such as weight, height; physical form, etc. Proposed is an automated CPR feedback device with user programmable settings for assisting with real-time feedback and subsequently correcting rescuers patient customized CPR technique.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2011Publication date: September 6, 2012Applicant: Physio-Conrol, Inc.Inventors: Micha Coleman, Richard C. Nova, Maegan P. Wilkinson, John C. Daynes, Ryan W. Apperson
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Publication number: 20120197665Abstract: Techniques for routing event data from a field device, such as an external defibrillator, to a selected subset of a plurality of possible destinations are described. The event data may include physiological data of the patient, such as a 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG). The destinations may be associated with one of a plurality of patient treatment centers, and may include, as examples, computing device, printers, displays, personal digital assistants, or web-accessible accounts. In some examples, a server maintains user-configurable information or rules for at least some of the destinations, and uses the information or rules for determining whether event data received from a field device is routed to the destination. In some examples, the server may also make the routing determination based on an analysis of event data, such as a determination as to whether the event data indicates that the patient is suspected to be experiencing an acute myocardial infarction.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2012Publication date: August 2, 2012Applicant: PHYSIO-CONTROL, INC.Inventors: Dana Lewis, Randy L. Merry, Richard C. Nova
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Publication number: 20120197324Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a medical device, such as a defibrillator, for use with an accessory capable of collecting a parameter of a patient. The medical device is capable of at least performing a basic functionality, an advanced functionality, and of defibrillating the patient. The medical device includes an energy storage module within a housing for storing an electrical charge that is to be delivered to the patient for the defibrillating. The medical device includes a processor structured to determine whether a data set received from the accessory confirms or not a preset authentication criterion about the accessory. Although when the accessory is coupled to the housing the medical device is capable of the defibrillating and the basic functionality, the medical device is capable of the advanced functionality only when the accessory is coupled to the housing and it is determined that the preset authentication criterion is confirmed. Embodiments also include methods of operation and a programmed solution.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2012Publication date: August 2, 2012Applicant: PHYSIO-CONTROL, INC.Inventor: Richard C. Nova
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Publication number: 20120136286Abstract: Embodiments of the present concept are directed to medical devices. For example, a medical device including a display for providing feedback to a rescuer who is performing Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) chest compressions to a patient. The display is structured to graphically indicate an instantaneous value of a measured compression depth of the chest of the patient. The display includes an indicator range that corresponds at least in part to a compression depth range of some of the measured compression depths. An indicator is represented as progressing along the indicator range as the depth changes within the compression depth range to represent a value of the measured compression depth in relation to the indicator range. Depending on the measured compression depth, the indicator progresses at a variable rate relative to a difference in the measured compression depth.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2011Publication date: May 31, 2012Applicant: PHYSIO-CONTROL, INC.Inventors: Richard C. Nova, Robert G. Walker, John Carlton Daynes
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Patent number: 8185623Abstract: Techniques for routing event data from a field device, such as an external defibrillator, to a selected subset of a plurality of possible destinations are described. The event data may include physiological data of the patient, such as a 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG). The destinations may be associated with one of a plurality of patient treatment centers, and may include, as examples, computing device, printers, displays, personal digital assistants, or web-accessible accounts. In some examples, a server maintains user-configurable information or rules for at least some of the destinations, and uses the information or rules for determining whether event data received from a field device is routed to the destination. In some examples, the server may also make the routing determination based on an analysis of event data, such as a determination as to whether the event data indicates that the patient is suspected to be experiencing an acute myocardial infarction.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2009Date of Patent: May 22, 2012Assignee: Physio-Control, Inc.Inventors: Dana Lewis, Randy L. Merry, Richard C. Nova
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Patent number: 8183823Abstract: In an embodiment, a medical device can be used with a power adapter system. In addition, it can receive a data set from the power adapter system, and examine the data set to determine whether the data set confirms or not an authentication of the power adapter for use with the medical device. If the authentication is not confirmed, the external medical device can operate differently than otherwise. For example, power can be drawn from the power adapter system only if an inside battery is not charged.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2010Date of Patent: May 22, 2012Assignee: Physio-Control, Inc.Inventors: James S. Neumiller, John C. Daynes, Kenneth J. Peterson, Thomas J. McGrath, Richard C. Nova
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Patent number: 8179087Abstract: In an embodiment, a medical device can be used with a power adapter system. In addition, it can receive a data set from the power adapter system, and examine the data set to determine whether the data set confirms or not an authentication of the power adapter for use with the medical device. If the authentication is not confirmed, the external medical device can operate differently than otherwise. For example, power can be drawn more slowly from the power adapter system.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2010Date of Patent: May 15, 2012Assignee: Physio-Control, Inc.Inventors: James S. Neumiller, John C. Daynes, Kenneth J. Peterson, Thomas J. McGrath, Richard C. Nova
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Publication number: 20120116272Abstract: Devices, methods, and software implementing those methods for providing communicating external chest compression (ECC) devices and defibrillation (DF) devices, where the ECC and DF devices can be physically separate from each other. Both ECC and DF devices are able to operate autonomously, yet able to communicate with and cooperate with another device when present. Some ECC and DF devices are adapted to be physically and/or electrically coupled to each other. One ECC device includes a backboard, a chest compression member, a communication module, controller, and at least one sensor, electrode lead or electrode. One DF device includes a defibrillator module, a controller, and a communication module that can communicate with the ECC communication module. The communicating ECC and DF devices may deliver ECC, pacing, defibrillation, ventilation, and cooling therapies, and may deliver instructions to human assistants, in a coordinated and cooperative fashion.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2012Publication date: May 10, 2012Applicant: PHYSIO-CONTROL, INC.Inventors: David R. Hampton, Ronald E. Stickney, Richard C. Nova, Stephen W. Radons, D. Craig Edwards, Cynthia Jayne, Joseph L. Sullivan, Steven E. Sjoquist
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Patent number: D680652Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2011Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignee: Physio-Control, Inc.Inventors: Corey J. Centen, Sarah A. Smith, Gregory V. Browne, Ryan D. Lee, Maegan P. Wilkinson, Richard C. Nova, Chad Alan Follmar, David Mark VandeRiet, Seth Paul Lynch, Mark Catron, Chad Clayton Walters
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Patent number: D689614Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2011Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Assignee: Physio-Control, Inc.Inventors: Gregory V. Browne, Adam Looker, Ryan D. Lee, Sarah A. Smith, Corey J. Centen, Maegan P. Wilkinson, Richard C. Nova, Cathlene Durand Buchanan, Chad Alan Follmar, David Mark VandeRiet, Seth Paul Lynch, Mark Allen Catron, Chad Clayton Walters