Patents by Inventor Robert C. Bruce

Robert C. Bruce 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).

  • Patent number: 11950832
    Abstract: Concepts presented herein relate to an interface module that can be electrically coupled to an electrical stimulation generator, a radio frequency generator and an instrument. A selection module is coupled to the interface module and operates in a first mode to deliver electrical stimulation signals from the electrical stimulation generator to the instrument and in a second mode to deliver radio frequency signals from the radio frequency generator to the instrument.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: MEDTRONIC XOMED, INC.
    Inventors: Kevin Lee McFarlin, John C. Bruce, David C. Hacker, Robert Allen Tucker
  • Publication number: 20200034014
    Abstract: A computer implemented dual graphical user interface system having a dual graphical user interface program executable to segregate a patient's medical record into two distinct interacting parts which correspond with the use of a first graphical user interface and a second graphical user interface and correspondingly segregated in a first image display area and a second image display area. The first graphical user interface interactive with the user allows viewing of the cumulative electronic medical records of one or more patients and a second graphical user interface interactive with the user allows entry of information into the electronic medical record of one or more patients. The first and second graphical user interface allowing independent user interaction while interoperably connected to update the first graphical user interface with patient data entered into the second graphical user interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2019
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Applicant: Gemini Interface Solutions LLC
    Inventors: Robert C. Bruce, Lisa R. Bruce
  • Patent number: 10444950
    Abstract: A computer implemented dual graphical user interface system having a dual graphical user interface program executable to segregate a patient's medical record into two distinct interacting parts which correspond with the use of a first graphical user interface and a second graphical user interface and correspondingly segregated in a first image display area and a second image display area. The first graphical user interface interactive with the user allows viewing of the cumulative electronic medical records of one or more patients and a second graphical user interface interactive with the user allows entry of information into the electronic medical record of one or more patients. The first and second graphical user interface allowing independent user interaction while interoperably connected to update the first graphical user interface with patient data entered into the second graphical user interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: Gemini Interface Solutions LLC
    Inventors: Robert C. Bruce, Lisa R. Bruce
  • Publication number: 20150227278
    Abstract: A computer implemented dual graphical user interface system having a dual graphical user interface program executable to segregate a patient's medical record into two distinct interacting parts which correspond with the use of a first graphical user interface and a second graphical user interface and correspondingly segregated in a first image display area and a second image display area. The first graphical user interface interactive with the user allows viewing of the cumulative electronic medical records of one or more patients and a second graphical user interface interactive with the user allows entry of information into the electronic medical record of one or more patients. The first and second graphical user interface allowing independent user interaction while interoperably connected to update the first graphical user interface with patient data entered into the second graphical user interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2015
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Applicant: Gemini Interface Solutions LLC
    Inventors: Robert C. Bruce, Lisa R. Bruce
  • Patent number: 5534125
    Abstract: To sequence DNA, DNA samples marked with flourscent infrared dye are applied at a plurality of locations for electrophoresing in a plurality of channels through a gel electrophoresis slab. The channels are scanned with a laser and a sensor, that include a microscope focused on the gel slab. The focal point and slab are adjusted with respect to each other so that the focal point of the microscope remains on the gel slab during a scan. The data from the scan is directly used to amplitude modulate density readings on a display, and the scan is displayed in a horizontal sweep of a cathode ray tube, whereby said cathode ray tube provides intensity displays of bands representing DNA. Different sizes of glass gel sandwiches may be mounted to the same console for different sequencing tasks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 9, 1996
    Assignee: Li-Cor, Inc.
    Inventors: Lyle R. Middendorf, Robert C. Bruce, Robert D. Eckles
  • Patent number: 5360523
    Abstract: To sequence DNA, DNA samples marked with fluorescent infrared dye are applied at a plurality of locations for electrophoresing in a plurality of channels through a gel electrophoresis slab. The channels are scanned with a laser and a sensor, that include a microscope focused on the gel slab. The focal point and slab are adjusted with respect to each other so that the focal point of the microscope remains on the gel slab during a scan. The data from the scan is directly used to amplitude modulate density readings on a display, and the scan is displayed in a horizontal sweep of a cathode ray tube, whereby said cathode ray tube provides intensity displays of bands representing DNA. Different sizes of glass gel sandwiches may be mounted to the same console for different sequencing tasks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 1, 1994
    Assignee: Li-Cor, Inc.
    Inventors: Lyle R. Middendorf, Robert C. Bruce, Robert D. Eckles
  • Patent number: 5140947
    Abstract: Calf dryer 10 formed of end walls 13, side walls 12 and base 18, having transversed straps 20 and longitudinal straps 21 attached therein to form a webbed sling for holding newborn animal 11 in an upright position. Forced air heater 14 ducts forced air through heater ducts 15 in a plurality of heat vents 16 to warm the enclosure and dry the newborn animal's hair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 25, 1992
    Inventor: Robert C. Bruce