Patents by Inventor Scott Everett Blomberg
Scott Everett Blomberg 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: 9753019Abstract: Apparatus and methods in accordance with one or more preferred embodiments of the present invention are used to measure nitric oxide in a fluid, and each includes a sample injection port; a pump; a measurement chamber; an electromagnetic radiation source; one or controls and user interfaces; and a cartridge. The cartridge includes a sample chamber; an electromagnetic radiation and heat chamber; and a gas permeable membrane. The cartridge preferably is single-use and disposable. Further apparatus and methods in accordance with other alternative embodiments, and additional inventive aspects and features, are disclosed related to measuring nitric oxide in a fluid.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2014Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Assignee: LifeHealth, LLCInventors: Scott Everett Blomberg, Mark Louis Peterson, Amanda Marie Franey
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Patent number: 9717447Abstract: A device includes a first sensor coupler that is configured to receive a first input signal from a first sensor. The first input signal corresponds to a first physiological parameter and is based on optical excitation of a tissue. The device includes a processor coupled to the first sensor coupler. The processor is configured to generate an output signal based on the first input signal. The first physiological parameter is encoded in the output signal. The output signal differs from the first input signal. The device includes an output coupler configured to communicate the output signal to a remote device.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2014Date of Patent: August 1, 2017Assignee: Nonin Medical, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Larsen, Timothy L. Johnson, Scott Everett Blomberg, Charles U. Smith, Jayant Parthasarathy
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Patent number: 9651530Abstract: An exemplary apparatus for measuring nitric oxide in a fluid includes a sample injection port; a pump and reservoir; a valve; a measurement chamber; an electromagnetic radiation source; controls and user interface; and a cartridge. The cartridge includes a sample chamber a mix chamber; a sample degassing chamber; and a planar reaction chamber. The cartridge preferably is single-use and disposable. Furthermore, additional inventive aspects and features are disclosed related to measuring nitric oxide in a fluid.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: May 16, 2017Assignee: LifeHealth, LLCInventors: Scott Everett Blomberg, Mark Louis Peterson, Amanda Marie Franey, Jonathan S. Stamler
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Publication number: 20140357970Abstract: A device includes a first sensor coupler that is configured to receive a first input signal from a first sensor. The first input signal corresponds to a first physiological parameter and is based on optical excitation of a tissue. The device includes a processor coupled to the first sensor coupler. The processor is configured to generate an output signal based on the first input signal. The first physiological parameter is encoded in the output signal. The output signal differs from the first input signal. The device includes an output coupler configured to communicate the output signal to a remote device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2014Publication date: December 4, 2014Inventors: Christopher Larsen, Timothy L. Johnson, Scott Everett Blomberg, Charles U. Smith, Jayant Parthasarathy
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Patent number: 8792950Abstract: A device includes a first sensor coupler that is configured to receive a first input signal from a first sensor. The first input signal corresponds to a first physiological parameter and is based on optical excitation of a tissue. The device includes a processor coupled to the first sensor coupler. The processor is configured to generate an output signal based on the first input signal. The first physiological parameter is encoded in the output signal. The output signal differs from the first input signal. The device includes an output coupler configured to communicate the output signal to a remote device.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2010Date of Patent: July 29, 2014Assignee: Nonin Medical, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Larsen, Timothy L. Johnson, Scott Everett Blomberg, Charles U. Smith, Jayant Parthasarathy
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Publication number: 20140197044Abstract: Apparatus and methods in accordance with one or more preferred embodiments of the present invention are used to measure nitric oxide in a fluid, and each includes a sample injection port; a pump; a measurement chamber; an electromagnetic radiation source; one or controls and user interfaces; and a cartridge. The cartridge includes a sample chamber; an electromagnetic radiation and heat chamber; and a gas permeable membrane. The cartridge preferably is single-use and disposable. Further apparatus and methods in accordance with other alternative embodiments, and additional inventive aspects and features, are disclosed related to measuring nitric oxide in a fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2014Publication date: July 17, 2014Inventors: Scott Everett BLOMBERG, Mark Louis Peterson, Amanda Marie Franey
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Publication number: 20140197043Abstract: An exemplary apparatus for measuring nitric oxide in a fluid includes a sample injection port; a pump and reservoir; a valve; a measurement chamber; an electromagnetic radiation source; controls and user interface; and a cartridge. The cartridge includes a sample chamber a mix chamber; a sample degassing chamber; and a planar reaction chamber. The cartridge preferably is single-use and disposable. Furthermore, additional inventive aspects and features are disclosed related to measuring nitric oxide in a fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: July 17, 2014Inventors: Scott Everett BLOMBERG, Mark Louis Peterson, Amanda Marie Franey
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Patent number: 8323475Abstract: A system for operating at least first and second amperometric sensors includes a cartridge and a control device. The cartridge includes a first amperometric sensor and a second amperometric sensor. The first amperometric sensor is in fluid flow communication with a liquid sample inlet and includes a first electrode. The second amperometric sensor is in fluid flow communication with a liquid sample and includes a second electrode. The control device sets the first and second electrodes to about the same potential such that the first and second amperometric sensors can be operated simultaneously.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2003Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: International Technidyne CorporationInventors: Scott Everett Blomberg, James Donald Kurkowski, Kee Van Sin
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Publication number: 20100312079Abstract: A device includes a first sensor coupler that is configured to receive a first input signal from a first sensor. The first input signal corresponds to a first physiological parameter and is based on optical excitation of a tissue. The device includes a processor coupled to the first sensor coupler. The processor is configured to generate an output signal based on the first input signal. The first physiological parameter is encoded in the output signal. The output signal differs from the first input signal. The device includes an output coupler configured to communicate the output signal to a remote device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2010Publication date: December 9, 2010Applicant: Nonin Medical, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Larsen, Timothy L. Johnson, Scott Everett Blomberg, Charles U. Smith, Jayant Parthasarathy
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Publication number: 20040182722Abstract: A system for operating at least first and second amperometric sensors includes a cartridge and a control device. The cartridge includes a first amperometric sensor and a second amperometric sensor. The first amperometric sensor is in fluid flow communication with a liquid sample inlet and includes a first electrode. The second amperometric sensor is in fluid flow communication with a liquid sample and includes a second electrode. The control device sets the first and second electrodes to about the same potential such that the first and second amperometric sensors can be operated simultaneously.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2003Publication date: September 23, 2004Applicant: Diametrics Medical, Inc.Inventors: Scott Everett Blomberg, James Donald Kurkowski, Kee Van Sin
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Patent number: 6794877Abstract: An apparatus and method for measuring conductance are provided. The method and apparatus are particularly well adapted for use with a removable or replaceable cartridge in a blood analysis system. The apparatus generally involves providing a system having a first, unfiltered, conductance measurement cell and a second, filtered, conductance measurement cell. The preferred method involves relating values measured in the two cells for a whole blood sample and for a known calibrant together, to obtain a value, for example hematocrit, for the unknown whole blood sample.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2002Date of Patent: September 21, 2004Assignee: International Technidyne CorporationInventors: Scott Everett Blomberg, Kee Van Sin, Brian Anthony Ott
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Publication number: 20040163970Abstract: A cartridge for analyzing a bodily fluid for use with an analytical device includes a base structure, a sensor arrangement, a pump arrangement, and a pump control arrangement configured to selectively operate the pump when the cartridge is operatively positioned in the analytical device. A system for analyzing a bodily fluid includes an analytical device with a cartridge-receiving receptacle and a cartridge operatively and removably mounted in the cartridge-receiving receptacle. The cartridge includes a sensor arrangement and a pump. The analytical device includes a pump control arrangement to selectively operate the pump. A method of analyzing bodily fluid includes inserting a cartridge into an analytical device, dispensing a sample into the cartridge, sensing the fluid with the cartridge, and allowing the analytical device to automatically pump a calibration fluid over sensors in the cartridge.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2003Publication date: August 26, 2004Applicant: Diametrics Medical, Inc.Inventors: Kee Van Sin, Martin Gaines Hieb, James Donald Kurkowski, Scott Everett Blomberg
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Publication number: 20040021469Abstract: An apparatus and method for measuring conductance are provided. The method and apparatus are particularly well adapted for use with a removable or replaceable cartridge in a blood analysis system. The apparatus generally involves providing a system having a first, unfiltered, conductance measurement cell and a second, filtered, conductance measurement cell. The preferred method involves relating values measured in the two cells for a whole blood sample and for a known calibrant together, to obtain a value, for example hematocrit, for the unknown whole blood sample.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2002Publication date: February 5, 2004Applicant: Diametrics Medical, Inc.Inventors: Scott Everett Blomberg, Kee Van Sin, Brian Anthony Ott
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Publication number: 20030224523Abstract: A cartridge for analysis of fluid samples useable with an analyzer device includes an arrangement to selectively control fluid flow within the cartridge. One type of cartridge includes a fluid channel. A sensor arrangement is oriented within the fluid channel and includes at least one dry-stored sensor and at least one wet-stored sensor. The cartridge may include a first port. In some instances, the cartridge can include a second port. In some instances, the cartridge can include a third port. In some implementations, a cartridge includes a fluid reservoir in fluid communication with a port on the cartridge. The fluid reservoir defines a fluid passage and a fluid dispenser actuator. The actuator includes an over-center engageable button depressible to initiate fluid flow from an internal volume in the fluid reservoir and through the fluid passage and through the port into the sensor arrangement on the cartridge. Methods for analyzing, calibrating, and using the cartridge are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2002Publication date: December 4, 2003Inventors: John Herbert Thornberg, Kee Van Sin, Martin Gaines Hieb, Ronald William Sand, Scott Everett Blomberg
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Patent number: D872283Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2016Date of Patent: January 7, 2020Assignee: EasyDx, Inc.Inventors: Nathaniel R. Hallee, Randall Kurt Seeliger, Thomas Paul Brastad, Martin P. Babcock, James D. Kurkowski, Scott Everett Blomberg