Patents by Inventor Sean R. Karla

Sean R. Karla 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: 10098553
    Abstract: Systems and methods for correlating diagnostic readings obtained by at least two medical devices can include a pressure offset correction parameter that is calculated for the purpose of correlating oscillometric blood pressure readings between a “home” blood pressure monitor and an “office” blood pressure monitor. The offset correction parameter is used to adjust blood pressure readings of the “home” or “office” blood pressure monitor such that these readings can be validly compared with blood pressure readings obtained using the other blood pressure monitor. In this manner, a more complete and reliable blood pressure trend may be developed and used for managing blood pressure related medical conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignee: Welch Allyn, Inc.
    Inventors: Shawn C. St. Pierre, Sean R. Karla, Lari E. Rutherford
  • Publication number: 20160296128
    Abstract: A blood pressure cuff includes a first bladder having a width, and a length transverse to the width. The blood pressure cuff also includes a second bladder connected to the first bladder and a port fluidly connected to at least one of the first and second bladders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2016
    Publication date: October 13, 2016
    Inventors: David E. Quinn, John A. Lane, Raymond A. Lia, Sean R. Karla, Robert L. Vivenzio
  • Patent number: 9386928
    Abstract: A blood pressure cuff includes a first bladder having a width, and a length transverse to the width. The blood pressure cuff also includes a second bladder connected to the first bladder and a port fluidly connected to at least one of the first and second bladders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: WELCH ALLYN, INC.
    Inventors: David E. Quinn, John A. Lane, Raymond A. Lia, Sean R. Karla, Robert L. Vivenzio
  • Patent number: 9327866
    Abstract: Systems and apparatuses directed to cartons with user selectable dispensing configurations. An example carton for dispensing a plurality of products stored therein includes a first removable feature configured to be selectively removed from a top surface to enable removal of a portion of a first end; a second removable feature configured to be selectively removed from the top surface to enable removal of a portion of a second end; and a third removable feature configured to be selectively removed from the top surface to enable removal of a portion of the top surface. The carton defines a closed configuration and a dispensing configuration that is defined by at least one of the portion of the first end being removed, the portion of the second end being removed, or the portion of the top surface being removed. Methods for manufacturing a carton with user selectable dispensing configurations are also contemplated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: WELCH ALLYN, INC.
    Inventors: John R. Strom, Michael T. McMahon, Sean R. Karla, Lisa Killian
  • Publication number: 20150272452
    Abstract: A system configured to determine a characteristic of a patient includes a plurality of sensors, wherein each sensor of the plurality of sensors is configured to noninvasively determine a respective parameter of the patient, and wherein the parameter determined by each sensor is different from parameters determined by remaining sensors of the plurality of sensors. Such a system also includes a connector having a passage configured to direct pressurized fluid therethrough, wherein the plurality of sensors is connected to the connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2014
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Inventors: Matthew D. Mullin, David E. Quinn, John A. Lane, Sean R. Karla, Michael J. Anson
  • Publication number: 20150216430
    Abstract: A blood pressure cuff includes a first bladder having a width, and a length transverse to the width. The blood pressure cuff also includes a second bladder connected to the first bladder and a port fluidly connected to at least one of the first and second bladders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2015
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: David E. Quinn, John A. Lane, Raymond A. Lia, Sean R. Karla, Robert L. Vivenzio
  • Patent number: 9028419
    Abstract: A blood pressure cuff includes a first bladder having a width, and a length transverse to the width. The blood pressure cuff also includes a second bladder connected to the first bladder and a port fluidly connected to at least one of the first and second bladders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: Welch Allyn, Inc.
    Inventors: David E. Quinn, John A. Lane, Raymond A. Lia, Sean R. Karla, Robert L. Vivenzio
  • Patent number: 8827317
    Abstract: A medical device adaptor includes a housing defining a mounting port and a circumscribing outer wall, a fluid passage extending substantially through the adaptor to the mounting port, and a pair of mounting shoulders spaced circumferentially along the outer wall. The pair of mounting shoulders extend transverse from the outer wall. The medical device adaptor also includes an insert disposed within the mounting port. The insert defines a thru hole at least partially aligned with the fluid passage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Welch Allyn, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean R. Karla, Raymond A. Lia, Jamie H. Bartenstein, Robert L. Vivenzio, Victor G. Ianno
  • Publication number: 20140209504
    Abstract: Systems and apparatuses directed to cartons with user selectable dispensing configurations. An example carton for dispensing a plurality of products stored therein includes a first removable feature configured to be selectively removed from a top surface to enable removal of a portion of a first end; a second removable feature configured to be selectively removed from the top surface to enable removal of a portion of a second end; and a third removable feature configured to be selectively removed from the top surface to enable removal of a portion of the top surface. The carton defines a closed configuration and a dispensing configuration that is defined by at least one of the portion of the first end being removed, the portion of the second end being removed, or the portion of the top surface being removed. Methods for manufacturing a carton with user selectable dispensing configurations are also contemplated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2013
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Applicant: WELCH ALLYN, INC.
    Inventors: John R. Strom, Michael T. McMahon, Sean R. Karla, Lisa Killian
  • Publication number: 20140094704
    Abstract: A blood pressure cuff is defined by a first sheet, having an opening, and a second sheet. The second sheet is attached to a bottom of the first sheet to form an interior inflatable portion between the first sheet and the second sheet, with the opening of the first sheet fluidly interconnecting the interior inflatable portion with an exterior of the cuff. The blood pressure cuff is made from a single type of material and can be recycled, biodegradable, or composted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2013
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: Welch Allyn, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert L. Vivenzio, Ian K. Edwards, Raymond A. Lia, Jeffrey Perkins, Sean R. Karla
  • Patent number: 8652057
    Abstract: A blood pressure cuff is defined by a first sheet, having an opening, and a second sheet. The second sheet is attached to a bottom of the first sheet to form an interior inflatable portion between the first sheet and the second sheet, with the opening of the first sheet fluidly interconnecting the interior inflatable portion with an exterior of the cuff. The blood pressure cuff is made from a single type of material and can be recycled, biodegradable, or composted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: Welch Allyn, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert L. Vivenzio, Ian K. Edwards, Raymond A. Lia, Jeffrey Perkins, Sean R. Karla
  • Publication number: 20130245467
    Abstract: Systems and methods for correlating diagnostic readings obtained by at least two medical devices can include a pressure offset correction parameter that is calculated for the purpose of correlating oscillometric blood pressure readings between a “home” blood pressure monitor and an “office” blood pressure monitor. The offset correction parameter is used to adjust blood pressure readings of the “home” or “office” blood pressure monitor such that these readings can be validly compared with blood pressure readings obtained using the other blood pressure monitor. In this manner, a more complete and reliable blood pressure trend may be developed and used for managing blood pressure related medical conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2012
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: Welch Allyn, Inc.
    Inventors: Shawn C. St. Pierre, Sean R. Karla, Lari E. Rutherford
  • Publication number: 20130053708
    Abstract: A blood pressure cuff includes a first bladder having a width, and a length transverse to the width. The blood pressure cuff also includes a second bladder connected to the first bladder and a port fluidly connected to at least one of the first and second bladders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2011
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Inventors: David E. Quinn, John A. Lane, Raymond A. Lia, Sean R. Karla, Robert L. Vivenzio
  • Publication number: 20110275945
    Abstract: A medical device adaptor includes a housing defining a mounting port and a circumscribing outer wall, a fluid passage extending substantially through the adaptor to the mounting port, and a pair of mounting shoulders spaced circumferentially along the outer wall. The pair of mounting shoulders extend transverse from the outer wall. The medical device adaptor also includes an insert disposed within the mounting port. The insert defines a thru hole at least partially aligned with the fluid passage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2010
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Inventors: Sean R. Karla, Raymond A. Lia, Jamie H. Bartenstein, Robert L. Vivenzio, Victor G. Ianno
  • Publication number: 20100298725
    Abstract: A blood pressure cuff is defined by a first sheet, having an opening, and a second sheet. The second sheet is attached to a bottom of the first sheet to form an interior inflatable portion between the first sheet and the second sheet, with the opening of the first sheet fluidly interconnecting the interior inflatable portion with an exterior of the cuff. The blood pressure cuff is made from a single type of material and can be recycled, biodegradable, or composted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2010
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Inventors: Robert L. Vivenzio, Ian K. Edwards, Raymond A. Lia, Jeffrey Perkins, Sean R. Karla
  • Patent number: 7780603
    Abstract: Adaptive attachments used in combination with a blood pressure cuff enable various blood pressure measurements to be taken in a hospital or other setting having various single and/or dual lumen manual or electronic blood pressure measuring equipment with a single patient-worn cuff.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Assignee: Welch Allyn, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond A. Lia, Sean R. Karla, Stephen W. Burnett, Tyson B. Whitaker, Thomas J. Grant, Dale C. Saddlemire, Thaddeus J. Wawro
  • Patent number: D568478
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2008
    Assignee: Welch Allyn, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean R. Karla, Tom Grant, Raymond Lia, Jeff Perkins, Scott W. Osiecki, David J. Hine
  • Patent number: D699101
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignee: Welch Allyn, Inc.
    Inventors: John R. Strom, Michael T. McMahon, Sean R. Karla, Lisa Killian
  • Patent number: D706128
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Welch Allyn, Inc.
    Inventors: John R. Strom, Michael T. McMahon, Sean R. Karla, Lisa Killian
  • Patent number: D711736
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Welch Allyn, Inc.
    Inventors: John R. Strom, Michael T. McMahon, Sean R. Karla, Lisa Killian