Patents by Inventor Ronald Coverston
Ronald Coverston 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: 11690574Abstract: Access is provided to certain pulse oximetry systems utilizing a keyed sensor and a corresponding locked sensor port of a restricted access monitor. In such systems, the keyed sensor has a key comprising a memory element, and the monitor has a memory reader associated with the sensor port. The monitor is configured to function only when the key is in communications with the locked sensor port, and the memory reader is able to retrieve predetermined data from the memory element. The monitor is accessed by providing the key separate from the keyed sensor, integrating the key into an adapter cable, and connecting the adapter cable between the sensor port and an unkeyed sensor so that the monitor functions with the unkeyed sensor.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2019Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: MASIMO CORPORATIONInventors: Ammar Al-Ali, Ronald Coverston, Massi E. Kiani
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Publication number: 20200222009Abstract: Access is provided to certain pulse oximetry systems utilizing a keyed sensor and a corresponding locked sensor port of a restricted access monitor. In such systems, the keyed sensor has a key comprising a memory element, and the monitor has a memory reader associated with the sensor port. The monitor is configured to function only when the key is in communications with the locked sensor port, and the memory reader is able to retrieve predetermined data from the memory element. The monitor is accessed by providing the key separate from the keyed sensor, integrating the key into an adapter cable, and connecting the adapter cable between the sensor port and an unkeyed sensor so that the monitor functions with the unkeyed sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2019Publication date: July 16, 2020Inventors: Ammar Al-Ali, Ronald Coverston, Massi E. Kiani
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Patent number: 10531835Abstract: Access is provided to certain pulse oximetry systems utilizing a keyed sensor and a corresponding locked sensor port of a restricted access monitor. In such systems, the keyed sensor has a key comprising a memory element, and the monitor has a memory reader associated with the sensor port. The monitor is configured to function only when the key is in communications with the locked sensor port, and the memory reader is able to retrieve predetermined data from the memory element. The monitor is accessed by providing the key separate from the keyed sensor, integrating the key into an adapter cable, and connecting the adapter cable between the sensor port and an unkeyed sensor so that the monitor functions with the unkeyed sensor.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2017Date of Patent: January 14, 2020Assignee: MASIMO CORPORATIONInventors: Ammar Al-Ali, Ronald Coverston, Massi E. Kiani
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Publication number: 20180028124Abstract: Access is provided to certain pulse oximetry systems utilizing a keyed sensor and a corresponding locked sensor port of a restricted access monitor. In such systems, the keyed sensor has a key comprising a memory element, and the monitor has a memory reader associated with the sensor port. The monitor is configured to function only when the key is in communications with the locked sensor port, and the memory reader is able to retrieve predetermined data from the memory element. The monitor is accessed by providing the key separate from the keyed sensor, integrating the key into an adapter cable, and connecting the adapter cable between the sensor port and an unkeyed sensor so that the monitor functions with the unkeyed sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2017Publication date: February 1, 2018Inventors: Ammar Al-Ali, Ronald Coverston, Massi E. Kiani
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Patent number: 9876320Abstract: A sensor adapter cable provides medical personnel with the convenience of utilizing otherwise incompatible optical sensors with multiple blood parameter plug-ins to a physiological monitor, where the plug-ins each have keyed connectors that mechanically lock-out incompatible sensors in addition readers that poll sensor identification components in each sensor so as to electrically lock-out incompatible sensors.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2015Date of Patent: January 23, 2018Assignee: Masimo CorporationInventors: Ronald Coverston, Michael Lee
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Patent number: 9743887Abstract: Access is provided to certain pulse oximetry systems utilizing a keyed sensor and a corresponding locked sensor port of a restricted access monitor. In such systems, the keyed sensor has a key comprising a memory element, and the monitor has a memory reader associated with the sensor port. The monitor is configured to function only when the key is in communications with the locked sensor port, and the memory reader is able to retrieve predetermined data from the memory element. The monitor is accessed by providing the key separate from the keyed sensor, integrating the key into an adapter cable, and connecting the adapter cable between the sensor port and an unkeyed sensor so that the monitor functions with the unkeyed sensor.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2015Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: MASIMO CORPORATIONInventors: Ammar Al-Ali, Ronald Coverston, Massi E. Kiani
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Patent number: 9364181Abstract: A physiological sensor combination has a flexible substrate configured to attach to a tissue site. Multiple sensors are disposed on the substrate, which generate physiological signals. Each of the signals is responsive to a different physiological parameter. Conductors are carried on the substrate and routed between the sensors and at least one connector. The connector is configured to communicate the physiological signals to at least one monitor, which derives measurements of the parameters.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2005Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: Masimo CorporationInventors: Massi E. Kiani, Ammar Al-Ali, Ronald Coverston, Gene Mason, Fred Robertson
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Publication number: 20150380875Abstract: A sensor adapter cable provides medical personnel with the convenience of utilizing otherwise incompatible optical sensors with multiple blood parameter plug-ins to a physiological monitor, where the plug-ins each have keyed connectors that mechanically lock-out incompatible sensors in addition readers that poll sensor identification components in each sensor so as to electrically lock-out incompatible sensors.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2015Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventors: Ronald Coverston, Michael Lee
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Publication number: 20150374298Abstract: Access is provided to certain pulse oximetry systems utilizing a keyed sensor and a corresponding locked sensor port of a restricted access monitor. In such systems, the keyed sensor has a key comprising a memory element, and the monitor has a memory reader associated with the sensor port. The monitor is configured to function only when the key is in communications with the locked sensor port, and the memory reader is able to retrieve predetermined data from the memory element. The monitor is accessed by providing the key separate from the keyed sensor, integrating the key into an adapter cable, and connecting the adapter cable between the sensor port and an unkeyed sensor so that the monitor functions with the unkeyed sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2015Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventors: Ammar Al-Ali, Ronald Coverston, Massi E. Kiani
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Patent number: 9138180Abstract: A sensor adapter cable provides medical personnel with the convenience of utilizing otherwise incompatible optical sensors with multiple blood parameter plug-ins to a physiological monitor, where the plug-ins each have keyed connectors that mechanically lock-out incompatible sensors in addition readers that poll sensor identification components in each sensor so as to electrically lock-out incompatible sensors.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2011Date of Patent: September 22, 2015Assignee: Masimo CorporationInventors: Ronald Coverston, Michael Lee
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Patent number: 9072474Abstract: Access is provided to certain pulse oximetry systems utilizing a keyed sensor and a corresponding locked sensor port of a restricted access monitor. In such systems, the keyed sensor has a key comprising a memory element, and the monitor has a memory reader associated with the sensor port. The monitor is configured to function only when the key is in communications with the locked sensor port, and the memory reader is able to retrieve predetermined data from the memory element. The monitor is accessed by providing the key separate from the keyed sensor, integrating the key into an adapter cable, and connecting the adapter cable between the sensor port and an unkeyed sensor so that the monitor functions with the unkeyed sensor.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2009Date of Patent: July 7, 2015Assignee: MASIMO CORPORATIONInventors: Ammar Al-Ali, Ronald Coverston, Massi E. Kiani
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Publication number: 20090137885Abstract: Access is provided to certain pulse oximetry systems utilizing a keyed sensor and a corresponding locked sensor port of a restricted access monitor. In such systems, the keyed sensor has a key comprising a memory element, and the monitor has a memory reader associated with the sensor port. The monitor is configured to function only when the key is in communications with the locked sensor port, and the memory reader is able to retrieve predetermined data from the memory element. The monitor is accessed by providing the key separate from the keyed sensor, integrating the key into an adapter cable, and connecting the adapter cable between the sensor port and an unkeyed sensor so that the monitor functions with the unkeyed sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2009Publication date: May 28, 2009Inventors: Ammar Al-Ali, Ronald Coverston, Massi E. Kiani
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Patent number: 7483729Abstract: Access is provided to certain pulse oximetry systems utilizing a keyed sensor and a corresponding locked sensor port of a restricted access monitor. In such systems, the keyed sensor has a key comprising a memory element, and the monitor has a memory reader associated with the sensor port. The monitor is configured to function only when the key is in communications with the locked sensor port, and the memory reader is able to retrieve predetermined data from the memory element. The monitor is accessed by providing the key separate from the keyed sensor, integrating the key into an adapter cable, and connecting the adapter cable between the sensor port and an unkeyed sensor so that the monitor functions with the unkeyed sensor.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2004Date of Patent: January 27, 2009Assignee: Masimo CorporationInventors: Ammar Al-Ali, Ronald Coverston, Massi E. Kiani
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Patent number: 7280858Abstract: A pulse oximetry sensor has an emitter adapted to transmit optical radiation of at least two wavelengths into a tissue site and a detector adapted to receive optical radiation from the emitter after tissue site absorption. A tape assembly is adapted to attach the emitter and detector to the tissue site. A flexible housing is disposed around and optically shields the detector.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2005Date of Patent: October 9, 2007Assignee: Masimo CorporationInventors: Ammar Al-Ali, Mohamed Kheir Diab, Ronald Coverston, Garrick Maurer, John Schmidt, Chris Schulz
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Patent number: 7015451Abstract: A power supply rail controller operates on an analog component having a signal input, a power input and a signal output. A voltage controller provides a control output responsive to the signal output. A power supply generates a voltage for the power input, where the voltage is responsive to the control output. The voltage is reduced in magnitude to reduce power dissipation and increased in magnitude to avoid signal distortion.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2003Date of Patent: March 21, 2006Assignee: Masimo CorporationInventors: David Dalke, Robert Smith, Ammar Al-Ali, Mohamed K. Diab, Ronald Coverston
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Publication number: 20050277819Abstract: A physiological sensor combination has a flexible substrate configured to attach to a tissue site. Multiple sensors are disposed on the substrate, which generate physiological signals. Each of the signals is responsive to a different physiological parameter. Conductors are carried on the substrate and routed between the sensors and at least one connector. The connector is configured to communicate the physiological signals to at least one monitor, which derives measurements of the parameters.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2005Publication date: December 15, 2005Inventors: Massi Kiani, Ammar Al-Ali, Ronald Coverston, Gene Mason, Fred Robertson
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Publication number: 20050197550Abstract: A pulse oximetry sensor has an emitter adapted to transmit optical radiation of at least two wavelengths into a tissue site and a detector adapted to receive optical radiation from the emitter after tissue site absorption. A tape assembly is adapted to attach the emitter and detector to the tissue site. A flexible housing is disposed around and optically shields the detector.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2005Publication date: September 8, 2005Inventors: Ammar Al-Ali, Mohamed Diab, Ronald Coverston, Garrick Maurer, John Schmidt, Chris Schulz
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Patent number: 6934570Abstract: A physiological sensor combination has a flexible substrate configured to attach to a tissue site. Multiple sensors are disposed on the substrate, which generate physiological signals. Each of the signals is responsive to a different physiological parameter. Conductors are carried on the substrate and routed between the sensors and at least one connector. The connector is configured to communicate the physiological signals to at least one monitor, which derives measurements of the parameters.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2002Date of Patent: August 23, 2005Assignee: Masimo CorporationInventors: Massi E. Kiani, Ammar Al-Ali, Ronald Coverston, Gene Mason, Fred Robertson
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Publication number: 20030225323Abstract: A physiological sensor combination has a flexible substrate configured to attach to a tissue site. Multiple sensors are disposed on the substrate, which generate physiological signals. Each of the signals is responsive to a different physiological parameter. Conductors are carried on the substrate and routed between the sensors and at least one connector. The connector is configured to communicate the physiological signals to at least one monitor, which derives measurements of the parameters.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2002Publication date: December 4, 2003Inventors: Massi E. Kiani, Ammar Al-Ali, Ronald Coverston, Gene Mason, Fred Robertson
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Publication number: 20030218386Abstract: A power supply rail controller operates on an analog component having a signal input, a power input and a signal output. A voltage controller provides a control output responsive to the signal output. A power supply generates a voltage for the power input, where the voltage is responsive to the control output. The voltage is reduced in magnitude to reduce power dissipation and increased in magnitude to avoid signal distortion.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2003Publication date: November 27, 2003Inventors: David Dalke, Robert Smith, Ammar Al-Ali, Mohamed K. Diab, Ronald Coverston