Patents by Inventor Robert T. Lewis
Robert T. Lewis 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: 10165950Abstract: A multi-parametric vital signs monitoring device configured for use as an ambulatory and a bedside monitor wherein the device can be patient-wearable and is battery powered. The monitoring device can be used with a charging cradle to provide power to the device in lieu of the battery as a power source for bedside applications, in which the cradle further serves as an intermediary device to enable a data link with a PC or other peripheral device. The monitoring device can include a wireless radio to enable bi-directional transfer of patient-related data to a separate remote station.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2014Date of Patent: January 1, 2019Assignee: WELCH ALLYN, INC.Inventors: Grant S. Gibson, Cory R. Gondek, Richard A. Sunderland, Steven D. Baker, Robert T. Lewis, Braxton L. Lathrop, Christopher L. Dunn, Omer Kotzer
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Publication number: 20150087933Abstract: A multi-parametric vital signs monitoring device configured for use as an ambulatory and a bedside monitor wherein the device can be patient-wearable and is battery powered. The monitoring device can be used with a charging cradle to provide power to the device in lieu of the battery as a power source for bedside applications, in which the cradle further serves as an intermediary device to enable a data link with a PC or other peripheral device. The monitoring device can include a wireless radio to enable bi-directional transfer of patient-related data to a separate remote station.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2014Publication date: March 26, 2015Inventors: Grant S. Gibson, Cory R. Gondek, Richard A. Sunderland, Steven D. Baker, Robert T. Lewis, Braxton L. Lathrop, Christopher L. Dunn, Omer Kotzer
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Patent number: 8932217Abstract: A multi-parametric vital signs monitoring device configured for use as an ambulatory and a bedside monitor wherein the device can be patient-wearable and is battery powered. The monitoring device can be used with a charging cradle to provide power to the device in lieu of the battery as a power source for bedside applications, in which the cradle further serves as an intermediary device to enable a data link with a PC or other peripheral device. The monitoring device can include a wireless radio to enable bi-directional transfer of patient-related data to a separate remote station.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2006Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Assignee: Welch Allyn, Inc.Inventors: Grant S. Gibson, Cory R. Gondek, Richard A. Sunderland, Steven D. Baker, Robert T. Lewis, Braxton L. Lathrop, Christopher L. Dunn, Omer Kotzer
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Patent number: 8279129Abstract: A phase shifter operable at microwave or millimeter-wave frequencies includes a dielectric substrate with a bottom surface having a conductive ground plane layer and a conductive patterned layer formed on a top surface to define a conductor pattern. A series of active tuning elements is mounted on the top surface and cascaded along a propagation direction in a spaced arrangement along a longitudinal extent. A housing structure includes a bottom housing structure with a planar conductive bottom surface for contacting the ground plane layer, and a top housing structure fabricated with a channel which extend along the longitudinal extent and provide clearance for the active tuning elements. A bias circuit is connected to the respective series of active tuning elements.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2007Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignee: Raytheon CompanyInventors: Robert T. Lewis, Ralston S. Robertson, William H. Henderson
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Publication number: 20120235872Abstract: A phase shifter operable at microwave or millimeter-wave frequencies includes a dielectric substrate with a bottom surface having a conductive ground plane layer and a conductive patterned layer formed on a top surface to define a conductor pattern. A series of active tuning elements is mounted on the top surface and cascaded along a propagation direction in a spaced arrangement along a longitudinal extent. A housing structure includes a bottom housing structure with a planar conductive bottom surface for contacting the ground plane layer, and a top housing structure fabricated with a channel which extend along the longitudinal extent and provide clearance for the active tuning elements. A bias circuit is connected to the respective series of active tuning elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2007Publication date: September 20, 2012Inventors: Robert T. Lewis, Ralston S. Robertson, William H. Henderson
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Patent number: 8224678Abstract: A method for tracking health-related spending for validation of disability benefits claims includes receiving, by a Medicare Secondary Payer statute-compliance company, from an authorization server, an identification of an approved transaction initiated by a recipient of insurance settlement funds to acquire at least one of a healthcare-related service and a healthcare-related good by a provider, the recipient authorized to receive the at least one of the healthcare-related service and the healthcare-related good from the provider. The method includes tracking, by the Medicare Secondary Payer statute-compliance company, healthcare-related expenditures by the recipient. The method includes generating, by the Medicare Secondary Payer statute-compliance company, a statement of approved transactions. The method includes transmitting, by the Medicare Secondary Payer statute-compliance company, to a disability benefit provider, the statement of approved transactions.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2010Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: Ametros Financial CorporationInventors: Kenneth Paradis, Robert T. Lewis, Dick Smith, Jack Edgar West
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Publication number: 20120143637Abstract: A method for tracking health-related spending for validation of disability benefits claims includes receiving, by a Medicare Secondary Payer statute-compliance company, from an authorization server, an identification of an approved transaction initiated by a recipient of insurance settlement funds to acquire at least one of a healthcare-related service and a healthcare-related good by a provider, the recipient authorized to receive the at least one of the healthcare-related service and the healthcare-related good from the provider. The method includes tracking, by the Medicare Secondary Payer statute-compliance company, healthcare-related expenditures by the recipient. The method includes generating, by the Medicare Secondary Payer statute-compliance company, a statement of approved transactions. The method includes transmitting, by the Medicare Secondary Payer statute-compliance company, to a disability benefit provider, the statement of approved transactions.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2012Publication date: June 7, 2012Inventors: Kenneth Paradis, Robert T. Lewis, Dick Smith, Jack Edgar West
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Publication number: 20100185466Abstract: A method for tracking health-related spending for validation of disability benefits claims includes receiving, by a Medicare Secondary Payer statute-compliance company, from an authorization server, an identification of an approved transaction initiated by a recipient of insurance settlement funds to acquire at least one of a healthcare-related service and a healthcare-related good by a provider, the recipient authorized to receive the at least one of the healthcare-related service and the healthcare-related good from the provider. The method includes tracking, by the Medicare Secondary Payer statute-compliance company, healthcare-related expenditures by the recipient. The method includes generating, by the Medicare Secondary Payer statute-compliance company, a statement of approved transactions. The method includes transmitting, by the Medicare Secondary Payer statute-compliance company, to a disability benefit provider, the statement of approved transactions.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2010Publication date: July 22, 2010Inventors: Kenneth Paradis, Robert T. Lewis, Dick Smith, Jack Edgar West
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Publication number: 20080281168Abstract: A multi-parametric vital signs monitoring device configured for use as an ambulatory and a bedside monitor wherein the device can be patient-wearable and is battery powered. The monitoring device can be used with a charging cradle to provide power to the device in lieu of the battery as a power source for bedside applications, in which the cradle further serves as an intermediary device to enable a data link with a PC or other peripheral device. The monitoring device can include a wireless radio to enable bi-directional transfer of patient-related data to a separate remote station.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2006Publication date: November 13, 2008Applicant: WELCH ALLYN, INC.Inventors: Grant S. Gibson, Cory R. Gondek, Richard A. Sunderland, Steven D. Baker, Robert T. Lewis, Braxton L. Lathrop, Christopher L. Dunn, Omer Kotzer
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Patent number: 7106265Abstract: An antenna array employing continuous transverse stubs as radiating elements is described, which includes an upper conductive plate structure comprising a set of continuous transverse stubs, and a lower conductive plate structure disposed in a spaced relationship relative to the upper plate structure. The upper plate structure and the lower plate structure define an overmoded waveguide medium for propagation of electromagnetic energy. For each of the stubs, one or more transverse device array phase shifters are disposed therein.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2004Date of Patent: September 12, 2006Assignee: Raytheon CompanyInventors: Ralston S. Robertson, William H. Henderson, Robert T. Lewis, Romulo J. Broas
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Patent number: 6999040Abstract: A transverse device array phase shifter includes an overmoded waveguide structure having a top conductive broad wall surface, a bottom conductive broad wall surface and opposed first and second conductive side wall surfaces. At least one transverse device array circuit is positioned in the waveguide circuit. Each circuit comprises a generally planar dielectric substrate having a microwave circuit defined thereon, and a plurality of spaced discrete phase shifter elements. The substrate is disposed within the waveguide structure generally transverse to the side wall surfaces. A bias circuit applies a voltage to reverse bias the phase shifter elements. The transverse device array phase shifter circuit causes a change in phase of microwave or millimeter-wave energy propagating through the waveguide structure.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2003Date of Patent: February 14, 2006Assignee: Raytheon CompanyInventors: Ralston S. Robertson, Jr., William H. Henderson, Robert T. Lewis, Ruey-Shi Chu, David W. Baker, Brian M. Pierce, David R. Ulmer, Romulo J. Broas
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Publication number: 20040257288Abstract: A transverse device array phase shifter includes an overmoded waveguide structure having a top conductive broad wall surface, a bottom conductive broad wall surface and opposed first and second conductive side wall surfaces. At least one transverse device array circuit is positioned in the waveguide circuit. Each circuit comprises a generally planar dielectric substrate having a microwave circuit defined thereon, and a plurality of spaced discrete phase shifter elements. The substrate is disposed within the waveguide structure generally transverse to the side wall surfaces. A bias circuit applies a voltage to reverse bias the phase shifter elements. The transverse device array phase shifter circuit causes a change in phase of microwave or millimeter-wave energy propagating through the waveguide structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2003Publication date: December 23, 2004Inventors: Ralston S. Robertson, William H. Henderson, Robert T. Lewis, Ruey-Shi Chu, David W. Baker, Brian M. Pierce, David R. Ulmer, Romulo J. Broas
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Patent number: 5465554Abstract: The present invention comprises a device and method for feeding a cut loose-leaf material such as, for example tobacco, from a weight scale; dropping the tobacco into a hopper; compressing the tobacco into the desired size, shape, and density; and packaging the loose-leaf tobacco product. Packaging is accomplished by wrapping an inner foil and overwrap label around an arbor on a rotating arbor wheel. The package is constructed in various stages as the arbor wheel rotates to various positions. The inner foil is fed and wrapped around the arbor without extending the foil below the body of the package so that the foil does not form a bottom end. The foil extends above the body of the package and is folded to form a top end. An outer label having a sufficient length to extend past the top and bottom of the arbor is overwrapped about the foil innerwrap. The overwrap label extending past the bottom of the arbor is folded and glued over the foil innerwrap to form a top end to the package.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 1994Date of Patent: November 14, 1995Assignee: Brown & Williamson Tobacco CorporationInventors: Robert T. Lewis, Byron L. Lowe
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Patent number: 5425215Abstract: The present invention comprises a device and method for feeding a cut loose-leaf material such as, for example tobacco, from a weight scale; dropping the tobacco into a hopper; compressing the tobacco into the desired size, shape, and density; and packaging the loose-leaf tobacco product. Packaging is accomplished by wrapping an inner foil and overwrap label around an arbor on a rotating arbor wheel. The package is constructed in various stages as the arbor wheel rotates to various positions. The inner foil is fed and wrapped around the arbor without extending the foil below the body of the package so that the foil does not form a bottom end. The foil extends above the body of the package and is folded to form a top end. An outer label having a sufficient length to extend past the top and bottom of the arbor is overwrapped about the foil innerwrap. The overwrap label extending past the bottom of the arbor is folded and glued over the foil innerwrap to form a top end to the package.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 1993Date of Patent: June 20, 1995Assignee: Brown & Williamson Tobacco CorporationInventors: Robert T. Lewis, Byron L. Lowe
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Patent number: 5324344Abstract: A system and method are provided to verify proper operation of and to adjust a particulate emission detector in a system including a dust collector bag house. A by-pass apparatus is provided around the dust collector bag house which includes a conduit downstream of the inlet to said dust collector bag house and an outlet in fluid communication with a fluid outlet conduit extending from said dust collector bag house.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 1993Date of Patent: June 28, 1994Assignee: Brown & Williamson Tobacco CorporationInventors: David Broyan, Robert T. Lewis
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Patent number: 5232100Abstract: An apparatus and method for detecting and eliminating cigarettes having loose filter tips whereby the tobacco rod end of a filter cigarette is held in place and a pre-set separating force is exerted on the filter to see if the filter is secured properly to the tobacco rod; and, if not, the filter and tobacco rod are rejected. A rotatable, splitable drum assembly is provided with a first and second vacuum source and the rotatable, splitable drum assembly is splitable into first and second segments. The drum is provided with longitudinally extending grooves therein which continually extend onto the first and second segments. Each groove is sized to receive a filter tip cigarette therein and each groove is also in vacuum communication with the first and second vacuum source. The first segment of the drum is coupled with the tobacco rod end of a filter tip cigarette by the first vacuum and the second segment of the drum is coupled with the filter of the filter tip cigarette by the second vacuum.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 1992Date of Patent: August 3, 1993Assignee: Brown & Williamson Tobacco CorporationInventor: Robert T. Lewis
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Patent number: 5133170Abstract: A packaging and conveying system for packaging a bundle of cigarettes or other smoking articles into a pre-formed pack. The system includes conveying means for conveying closed empty packs to a turret wheel having a plurality of slots wherein each slot is sized to receive an empty closed pack. Means are provided to remove the packs from the turret wheel at preselected locations in alignment with means to open the pack. The open packs are then conveyed to a bundle inserting station wherein a bundle of cigarettes are inserted into the packs. From the bundle inserting station, the packs are conveyed to a package closure means and then conveyed away to storage or further packing for shipment.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 1991Date of Patent: July 28, 1992Assignee: Brown & Williamson Tabacco CorporationInventors: Robert T. Lewis, Kenneth M. Milliner
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Patent number: 5024351Abstract: A dispenser device for removing planar panels from a hopper is provided with a panel engagement drum located at the discharge of the hopper which includes friction surfaces at spaced apart locations around the perimeter for sequentially engaging subsequent bottom-most panels in the hopper and extracting them from the hopper as the drum continuously rotates. A positioner is engagable with disengagable from the bottom-most panel at the hopper discharge end to position the bottom-most spacer at a location to be engaged by the friction surfaces of the drum. A stop is operatively responsive with the positioner for engagement with the penultimate one of the panels for preventing the penultimate one of the panels from moving to the location of the positioner during the time period the positioner is in its panel disengaged position.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 1990Date of Patent: June 18, 1991Assignee: Brown & Williamson Tobacco CorporationInventors: Byron L. Lowe, Robert T. Lewis, Kenneth M. Milliner, Everett N. Finn
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Patent number: D516026Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2005Date of Patent: February 28, 2006Assignee: Welch Allyn, Inc.Inventors: Michael R. Barrett, Christopher Lorenzo Dunn, Grant S. Gibson, Omer Kotzer, Robert T. Lewis, Braxton L. Lathrop, Carl E. Behrend
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Patent number: D535031Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2005Date of Patent: January 9, 2007Assignee: Welch Allyn, Inc.Inventors: Michael R. Barrett, Christopher Lorenzo Dunn, Grant S. Gibson, Omer Kotzer, Robert T. Lewis, Braxton L. Lathrop, Carl E. Behrend