Patents by Inventor Rodney H. Monson

Rodney H. Monson 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: 11766038
    Abstract: An apparatus for perfusing an organ or tissue includes a perfusion circuit for perfusing the organ or tissue; an oxygenator for oxygenating perfusate that circulates through the perfusion circuit; and an oxygen supply device such as an oxygen concentrator or an oxygen generator configured to supply oxygen to the oxygenator. A method of perfusing an organ or tissue includes producing oxygen from a device such as an oxygen concentrator and an oxygen generator; supplying the produced oxygen, preferably as the oxygen is produced, to a perfusate to oxygenate the perfusate; and perfusing the organ or tissue with the oxygenated perfusate. The produced oxygen preferably has a concentration greater than the oxygen concentration in air.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: LIFELINE SCIENTIFIC, INC.
    Inventors: Christopher P. Steinman, David Kravitz, Aaron R. Ferber, Ross Lockwood, Rodney H. Monson, Evan D. Shapiro
  • Patent number: 9968082
    Abstract: A method of perfusing an organ or tissue includes perfusing the organ or tissue with a perfusion apparatus; detecting a condition representing at least one of an attitude of the perfusion apparatus or at least one shock experienced by the perfusion apparatus; and altering perfusion based upon the detected condition and/or recording the detected condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: LIFELINE SCIENTIFIC, INC.
    Inventors: Christopher P. Steinman, John Stark, Joel C. Hagen, Aaron R. Ferber, Rodney H. Monson, Evan D. Shapiro
  • Patent number: 9852470
    Abstract: Enhanced processes, methods, tools, strategies, and techniques are provided for more effectively and efficiently processing, managing, analyzing, and communicating wealth related data and other financial information within a computing environment. In various embodiments, the analysis tools provided herein have been designed to correspond visually with a mental model employed by many clients in managing their wealth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas S. Kunz, Erik Rettger, David Farkas, Christina Payne Earle, Dennis Y. Wang, Rodney H. Monson, Luke P. Woods, Simon King
  • Patent number: 9565853
    Abstract: An apparatus for separating gas bubbles that may be entrained in perfusate flow prevents such bubbles from continuing downstream and entering an organ or tissue. The apparatus may include a chamber having a top wall, a bottom wall and side walls. The chamber may include an inlet configured to allow at least one of gas and liquid to enter the chamber, an air opening configured to allow at least gas to exit the chamber and a first liquid opening configured to allow at least liquid to exit the chamber. The apparatus may function as an accumulator that reduces or eliminates pulsatility of the liquid flow and pressure. The apparatus may include a minimum volume of gas, initially or through the accumulation of gas, such that flow and pressure fluctuations in the liquid are dampened or eliminated. The apparatus may include a sampling port in a wall of the chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: LIFELINE SCIENTIFIC, INC.
    Inventors: Christopher P. Steinman, Jeffrey S. Louis, Rick W. Walker, Evan D. Shapiro, Aaron R. Ferber, Rodney H. Monson, John Stark, Ross Lockwood
  • Publication number: 20160088834
    Abstract: An apparatus for perfusing an organ or tissue includes a perfusion circuit for perfusing the organ or tissue; an oxygenator for oxygenating perfusate that circulates through the perfusion circuit; and an oxygen supply device such as an oxygen concentrator or an oxygen generator configured to supply oxygen to the oxygenator. A method of perfusing an organ or tissue includes producing oxygen from a device such as an oxygen concentrator and an oxygen generator; supplying the produced oxygen, preferably as the oxygen is produced, to a perfusate to oxygenate the perfusate; and perfusing the organ or tissue with the oxygenated perfusate. The produced oxygen preferably has a concentration greater than the oxygen concentration in air.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2015
    Publication date: March 31, 2016
    Applicant: LIFELINE SCIENTIFIC, INC.
    Inventors: Christopher P. STEINMAN, David KRAVITZ, Aaron R. FERBER, Ross LOCKWOOD, Rodney H. MONSON, Evan D. SHAPIRO
  • Publication number: 20150366183
    Abstract: A method of perfusing an organ or tissue includes perfusing the organ or tissue with a perfusion apparatus; detecting a condition representing at least one of an attitude of the perfusion apparatus or at least one shock experienced by the perfusion apparatus; and altering perfusion based upon the detected condition and/or recording the detected condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2015
    Publication date: December 24, 2015
    Inventors: Christopher P. STEINMAN, John STARK, Joel C. HAGEN, Aaron R. FERBER, Rodney H. MONSON, Evan D. SHAPIRO
  • Patent number: 9119393
    Abstract: An apparatus for perfusing an organ or tissue includes a perfusion circuit configured to perfuse the organ or tissue; at least one shock and/or tilt detector such as an accelerometer; and a controller. The controller may be configured to control perfusion based upon a signal received from the accelerometer, which may include stopping and/or starting the perfusion based upon the signal. The controller may also or alternatively sense and/or record shocks experienced by the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Assignee: LIFELINE SCIENTIFIC, INC.
    Inventors: Christopher P. Steinman, John Stark, Joel C. Hagan, Aaron R. Ferber, Rodney H. Monson, Evan D. Shapiro
  • Patent number: 8751385
    Abstract: A user interface hosted by a financial institution. The user interface is accessible via a communication network by a first user using a client device and includes at least one first screen for managing financial transactions of the first user. The user interface further includes a second screen for conducting email communication between the first user and at least one party other than the financial institution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Chapman, Hyun Jin Ko, Rodney H. Monson, Mark A. Jones, Bryan L. Mackrell, Thomas S. Kunz
  • Publication number: 20140017665
    Abstract: An apparatus for perfusing an organ or tissue includes a perfusion circuit for perfusing the organ or tissue; an oxygenator for oxygenating perfusate that circulates through the perfusion circuit; and an oxygen supply device such as an oxygen concentrator or an oxygen generator configured to supply oxygen to the oxygenator. A method of perfusing an organ or tissue includes producing oxygen from a device such as an oxygen concentrator and an oxygen generator; supplying the produced oxygen, preferably as the oxygen is produced, to a perfusate to oxygenate the perfusate; and perfusing the organ or tissue with the oxygenated perfusate. The produced oxygen preferably has a concentration greater than the oxygen concentration in air.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2012
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: LIFELINE SCIENTIFIC, INC.
    Inventors: Christopher P. STEINMAN, David KRAVITZ, Aaron R. FERBER, Ross LOCKWOOD, Rodney H. MONSON, Evan D. SHAPIRO
  • Publication number: 20140017658
    Abstract: An apparatus for separating gas bubbles that may be entrained in perfusate flow prevents such bubbles from continuing downstream and entering an organ or tissue. The apparatus may include a chamber having a top wall, a bottom wall and side walls. The chamber may include an inlet configured to allow at least one of gas and liquid to enter the chamber, an air opening configured to allow at least gas to exit the chamber and a first liquid opening configured to allow at least liquid to exit the chamber. The apparatus may function as an accumulator that reduces or eliminates pulsatility of the liquid flow and pressure. The apparatus may include a minimum volume of gas, initially or through the accumulation of gas, such that flow and pressure fluctuations in the liquid are dampened or eliminated. The apparatus may include a sampling port in a wall of the chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2012
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: LIFELINE SCIENTIFIC, INC.
    Inventors: Christopher P. STEINMAN, Jeffrey S. LOUIS, Rick W. WALKER, Evan D. SHAPIRO, Aaron R. FERBER, Rodney H. MONSON, John STARK, Ross LOCKWOOD
  • Publication number: 20140017663
    Abstract: An apparatus for perfusing an organ or tissue includes a perfusion circuit configured to perfuse the organ or tissue; at least one shock and/or tilt detector such as an accelerometer; and a controller. The controller may be configured to control perfusion based upon a signal received from the accelerometer, which may include stopping and/or starting the perfusion based upon the signal. The controller may also or alternatively sense and/or record shocks experienced by the apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2012
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: LIFELINE SCIENTIFIC, INC.
    Inventors: Christopher P. STEINMAN, John STARK, Joel C. HAGAN, Aaron R. FERBER, Rodney H. MONSON, Evan D. SHAPIRO
  • Patent number: 8606674
    Abstract: Enhanced processes, methods, tools, strategies, and techniques are provided for more effectively and efficiently processing, managing, analyzing, and communicating wealth related data and other financial information within a computing environment. In various embodiments, the analysis tools provided herein have been designed to correspond visually with a mental model employed by many clients in managing their wealth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas S. Kunz, Erik Rettger, David Farkas, Christina Payne Earle, Dennis Y. Wang, Rodney H. Monson, Luke P. Woods, Simon King
  • Patent number: 8423452
    Abstract: A computer-assisted method for alerting a user of a potential negative balance condition in a financial account. The method includes estimating a future account balance of the financial account and determining whether the future account balance will be a negative value. The method also includes generating for display, in a graphical format, an alert to the user that signifies when the future account balance is the negative value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael S. Ley, Bryan L. Mackrell, Thomas E. Kunz, Rodney H. Monson, Hyun J. Ko, Michael A. Chapman, Mark A. Jones
  • Patent number: 8374940
    Abstract: Enhanced processes, methods, tools, strategies, and techniques are provided for more effectively and efficiently processing, managing, analyzing, and communicating wealth related data and other financial information within a computing environment. In various embodiments, the analysis tools provided herein have been designed to correspond visually with a mental model employed by many clients in managing their wealth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas S. Kunz, Erik Rettger, David Farkas, Christina Payne Earle, Dennis Y. Wang, Rodney H. Monson, Luke P. Woods, Simon King
  • Patent number: 8321316
    Abstract: Enhanced processes, methods, tools, strategies, and techniques are provided for more effectively and efficiently processing, managing, analyzing, and communicating wealth related data and other financial information within a computing environment. In various embodiments, the analysis tools provided herein have been designed to correspond visually with a mental model employed by many clients in managing their wealth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas S. Kunz, Erik Rettger, David Farkas, Christina Payne Earle, Dennis Y. Wang, Rodney H. Monson, Luke P. Woods, Simon King
  • Patent number: D413857
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 14, 1999
    Assignee: Qualcomm Incorporated
    Inventors: Paul Peterzell, Ty R. Aberle, James D. Brownlie, David J. Buckley, Marland Chow, David J. Ross, Paul E. Bradley, John W. Lai, John Lake, Linda P. Mai, Rodney H. Monson
  • Patent number: D422262
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2000
    Assignee: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Paul E. Peterzell, Ty Aberle, James D. Brownlie, David J. Buckley, Marland Chow, David J. Ross, Paul E. Bradley, John W. Lai, John Lake, Linda P. Mai, Rodney H. Monson