Patents by Inventor Rodney J. Merry
Rodney J. Merry 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: 6623312Abstract: The present invention is directed to an electrocardiogram electrode connector for connecting an electrode to an electrocardiogram device that solves the problems with the Prior Art noted above as well as providing numerous advantages. The connector of the present invention comprises a lower portion having an electrode end and an ECG end, and an upper portion pivotally connected to the lower portion. The upper portion likewise has an electrode end and an ECG end. The connector also comprises a spring between the lower portion and the upper portion to bias the electrode ends together to clamp about an electrode. Further, the connector comprises an electrical assembly having an elastomeric electrical connector to provide electrical continuity between the electrode and the ECG device when the electrode ends of the lower portion and the upper portion of the connector are biased together.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2001Date of Patent: September 23, 2003Assignee: Unilead InternationalInventors: Rodney J. Merry, Tom McGrath, Paul O'Connor, Craig K. Black, Matthew Pedersen, Robert J. Kelly, William K. Wenger
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Publication number: 20030068914Abstract: The present invention is directed to an electrocardiogram electrode connector for connecting an electrode to an electrocardiogram device that solves the problems with the Prior Art noted above as well as providing numerous advantages. The connector of the present invention comprises a lower portion having an electrode end and an ECG end, and an upper portion pivotally connected to the lower portion. The upper portion likewise has an electrode end and an ECG end. The connector also comprises a spring between the lower portion and the upper portion to bias the electrode ends together to clamp about an electrode. Further, the connector comprises an electrical assembly having an elastomeric electrical connector to provide electrical continuity between the electrode and the ECG device when the electrode ends of the lower portion and the upper portion of the connector are biased together.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2001Publication date: April 10, 2003Applicant: Unilead InternationalInventors: Rodney J. Merry, Tom McGrath, Paul O'Connor, Craig K. Black, Matthew Pedersen, Robert J. Kelly, William K. Wenger
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Patent number: 6127063Abstract: A battery (10) contains a base portion (12) that is shaped generally rectangular parallelpiped. The bottom face (18) of the base portion (12) contains a raised notch portion (22) at the first end (14) of the base portion directly beneath an upper ledge (20) that extends along the perimeter of the first end. The first end (14) contains two keyed recesses (24) that extend from an upper ledge (20) to the notch portion (22) of the bottom face (18). A blade connector (26) is located between the two keyed recesses (24) at the intersection of the notch portion (22) and the first end (14). The bottom face (18) contains two apertures (28) for receiving pin shaped positive and negative cell terminals. The second end (16) contains a resiliently attached latch member (30). A corresponding battery well (40) contains opposite first and second ends (44) and (46), a bottom floor (48), and a rim portion (50) that extends along the first end.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 1998Date of Patent: October 3, 2000Assignee: Physio-Control Manufacturing CorporationInventors: Leonard W. Kowalsky, Rodney J. Merry, John C. Daynes, Douglas J. Hill, Judith F. Marquardt
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Patent number: 5935152Abstract: A portable defibrillator having a defibrillator circuit, a body for housing a defibrillator circuit, and a hook coupled to the body is disclosed. The hook is positionable in an extended position and a retracted position. When in the extended position, the hook is poised to receive a member of an external structure, such as a gurney or hospital bed, and thereby enables the defibrillator to hang from the external structure. The body of the defibrillator may provide a deflectable member positioned to engage a depression formed in the outer surface of the hook when the hook is in the extended position, thus retaining the hook in the extending position. In a similar fashion, the deflectable member may be used to retain the hook in the retracted position. A user interface panel may be disposed on the front of the body of the defibrillator for providing information to and receiving information from a user of the defibrillator.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 1997Date of Patent: August 10, 1999Assignee: Physio-Control Manufacturing CorporationInventors: Rodney J. Merry, Thomas K. Mehrkens, Shawn R. Bertagnole, John C. Daynes
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Patent number: 4637749Abstract: An apparatus for connecting first and second physiological instrument components. The first component has an exterior first surface, and the second component has an exterior second surface. The apparatus comprises means forming a plurality of mutually parallel blades extending outward at the first surface at an acute angle with respect to a direction normal to the first surface, and means forming a plurality of mutually parallel slots extending inwardly at the second surface at the acute angle with respect to a direction normal to the second surface. The slots are sized and spaced to receive the blades to thereby connect the components. Latch means are provided for selectively latching one of the blades in its corresponding slot, and for preventing unlatching of the components when only one of the components is supported. In a preferred embodiment, the acute angle is approximately 75.degree..Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 1985Date of Patent: January 20, 1987Assignee: Physio-Control CorporationInventors: Paul W. Jones, Rodney J. Merry, Gregory A. Linstad
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Patent number: 4628935Abstract: A defibrillator adapted for use with accessory cassettes. In one embodiment, the defibrillator comprises a body, a pair of electrodes, means for mounting the electrodes to the body, means for mounting an accessory device to the body, and contact means for electrically connecting the electrode elements to the accessory device when the electrodes and accessory device are mounted to the body. The defibrillator may also include a test load, and the contact means may be adapted to electrically connect the test load to the electrode elements when the accessory device is not mounted to the body and to break the electrical connection between the test load and the electrode elements when the accessory device is mounted to the body. In one embodiment, the accessory device comprises an adapter for connecting an accessory electrode set to the defibrillator.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 1985Date of Patent: December 16, 1986Assignee: Physio-Control CorporationInventors: Paul W. Jones, Rodney J. Merry, Douglas T. Hakala
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Patent number: D452318Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2001Date of Patent: December 18, 2001Assignee: Medtronic Physio-Control Manufacturing Corp.Inventors: Rodney J. Merry, Tom McGrath, Paul O'Connor, Craig K. Black, Matthew Pedersen
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Patent number: D290169Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 1985Date of Patent: June 2, 1987Assignee: Physio-Control CorporationInventors: Paul W. Jones, Rodney J. Merry
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Patent number: D342788Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 1992Date of Patent: December 28, 1993Assignee: Physio-Control CorporationInventors: Robert J. Weaver, John C. Daynes, Dennis C. Brittingham, Rodney J. Merry
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Patent number: D349483Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 1992Date of Patent: August 9, 1994Assignee: Physio-Control CorporationInventors: Robert J. Weaver, John C. Daynes, Dennis C. Brittingham, Rodney J. Merry
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Patent number: D414869Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 1998Date of Patent: October 5, 1999Assignee: Medtronic Physio-Control Manufacturing Corp.Inventors: John C. Daynes, Rodney J. Merry
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Patent number: D415279Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 1997Date of Patent: October 12, 1999Assignee: Physio-Control Manufactuuring CorporationInventors: John C. Daynes, Rodney J. Merry