Patents by Inventor Ruth Oleta Childers

Ruth Oleta Childers 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).

  • Parameter optimization in sleep apnea treatment apparatus
    Patent number: 7469698
    Abstract: The present invention includes a method and apparatus for the optimized treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. The present invention includes a pressure source configured to provide positive airway pressure to a patient who is resting at home. The pressure source receives control signals from control electronics that define a pressure profile to be delivered to the patient. The control electronics select parameters to define the pressure profile based on factors such as a user selection, information received from a sensor, and/or a prescription.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2008
    Inventors: Winthrop De Childers, Ruth Oleta Childers