Patents by Inventor Richard M. Wiard

Richard M. Wiard 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).

  • Systems and methods for monitoring the circulatory system
    Patent number: 9011346
    Abstract: In accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, a ballistocardiogram (BCG) sensor is used to detect heart and vascular characteristics of a user, and provide a BCG output indicative of the detected cardiovascular characteristics. The BCG output can be used for various purposes, such as detecting arterial aging. Secondary sensors can be used in conjunction with the BCG and can be used to determine the central arterial blood pressure, when used in conjunction with a peripheral blood pressure measurement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
    Inventors: Richard M. Wiard, Laurent B. Giovangrandi, Gregory T. Kovacs
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING HEART FUNCTION
    Publication number: 20150073234
    Abstract: Characteristics of a user's heart are detected. In accordance with an example embodiment, a ballistocardiogram (BCG) sensor is used to detect heart characteristics of a user, and provide a BCG output indicative of the detected heart characteristics. The BCG output is further processed using data from one or more additional sensors, such as to reduce noise and/or otherwise process the BCG signal to characterize the user's heart function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2014
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Inventors: Omer T. Inan, Mozziyar Etemadi, Laurent B. Giovangrandi, Gregory T. Kovacs, Richard M. Wiard
  • Systems and methods for monitoring heart function
    Patent number: 8870780
    Abstract: Characteristics of a user's heart are detected. In accordance with an example embodiment, a ballistocardiogram (BCG) sensor is used to detect heart characteristics of a user, and provide a BCG output indicative of the detected heart characteristics. The BCG output is further processed using data from one or more additional sensors, such as to reduce noise and/or otherwise process the BCG signal to characterize the user's heart function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
    Inventors: Omer T. Inan, Mozziyar Etemadi, Laurent B. Giovangrandi, Gregory T. Kovacs, Richard M. Wiard
  • Systems and methods for monitoring heart function
    Patent number: 8858449
    Abstract: Characteristics of a user's heart are detected. In accordance with an example embodiment, a ballistocardiogram (BCG) sensor is used to detect heart characteristics of a user, and provide a BCG output indicative of the detected heart characteristics. The BCG output is further processed using data from one or more additional sensors, such as to reduce noise and/or otherwise process the BCG signal to characterize the user's heart function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
    Inventors: Omer T. Inan, Mozziyar Etemadi, Laurent B. Giovangrandi, Gregory T. Kovacs, Richard M. Wiard
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING HEART FUNCTION
    Publication number: 20140142437
    Abstract: Characteristics of a user's heart are detected. In accordance with an example embodiment, a ballistocardiogram (BCG) sensor is used to detect heart characteristics of a user, and provide a BCG output indicative of the detected heart characteristics. The BCG output is further processed using data from one or more additional sensors, such as to reduce noise and/or otherwise process the BCG signal to characterize the user's heart function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2014
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
    Inventors: Omer T. Inan, Mozziyar Etemadi, Laurent B. Giovangrandi, Gregory T. Kovacs, Richard M. Wiard
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING THE CIRCULATORY SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20130310700
    Abstract: In accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, a ballistocardiogram (BCG) sensor is used to detect heart and vascular characteristics of a user, and provide a BCG output indicative of the detected cardiovascular characteristics. The BCG output can be used for various purposes, such as detecting arterial aging. Secondary sensors can be used in conjunction with the BCG and can be used to determine the central arterial blood pressure, when used in conjunction with a peripheral blood pressure measurement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2012
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicant: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
    Inventors: Richard M. Wiard, Laurent B. Giovangrandi, Gregory T. Kovacs
  • DEVICES AND METHODS FOR BODY FLUID SAMPLING AND ANALYSIS
    Publication number: 20130172698
    Abstract: Described here are meters and methods for sampling, transporting, and/or analyzing a fluid sample. The meters may include a meter housing and a cartridge. In some instances, the meter may include a tower which may engage one or more portions of a cartridge. The meter housing may include an imaging system, which may or may not be included in the tower. The cartridge may include one or more sampling arrangements, which may be configured to collect a fluid sample from a sampling site. A sampling arrangement may include a skin-penetration member, a hub, and a quantification member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2012
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Applicant: Intuity Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul D. Reynolds, Raul Escutia, John F. Larkin, Charles Hu, Michael F. Tomasco, Daniel R. Bloom, Joseph A. Vivolo, Richard M. Wiard
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING HEART FUNCTION
    Publication number: 20100094147
    Abstract: Characteristics of a user's heart are detected. In accordance with an example embodiment, a ballistocardiogram (BCG) sensor is used to detect heart characteristics of a user, and provide a BCG output indicative of the detected heart characteristics. The BCG output is further processed using data from one or more additional sensors, such as to reduce noise and/or otherwise process the BCG signal to characterize the user's heart function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2009
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Inventors: Omer T. Inan, Mozziyar Etemadi, Laurent B. Giovangrandi, Gregory T. Kovacs, Richard M. Wiard