Patents by Inventor Shawn R. Bertagnole
Shawn R. Bertagnole 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: 10213612Abstract: A method for operating a defibrillator including an aural output device includes causing the output device to deliver a first verbal instruction which includes a prompt to call an emergency response system; determining if the user elects to have the defibrillator continue on to a second instruction; and if it is determined that the user elects to have the defibrillator continue on to the next instruction, causing the defibrillator to deliver the second verbal instruction. In an exemplary embodiment, the step of determining if the user elects to continue on to the second instruction includes the step of determining if the user has performed an action upon the defibrillator.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2005Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Inventors: Richard C. Nova, Shawn R. Bertagnole
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Patent number: 9724530Abstract: A user interface method and apparatus is described for use with a defibrillator (100) such as an automated external defibrillator (AED). The user interface comprises a plurality of layered user interface components which become available to the operator of the defibrillator (100) as they become necessary or appropriate during the operation of the defibrillator (100) and treatment of the patient. In one embodiment, the layered user interface components comprise an on/off actuator (108), a lid (104), an electrode package (120) containing defibrillation electrodes (142, 144), and a shock key (170), as well as accompanying visual and aural instructions for operating the defibrillator (100) and for treating the patient.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2013Date of Patent: August 8, 2017Assignee: Physio-Control, Inc.Inventors: D. Craig Edwards, Kelly J. Locke, Mark B. Gausman, Alex Otman, Richard C. Nova, Shawn R. Bertagnole
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Publication number: 20130345769Abstract: A user interface method and apparatus is described for use with a defibrillator (100) such as an automated external defibrillator (AED). The user interface comprises a plurality of layered user interface components which become available to the operator of the defibrillator (100) as they become necessary or appropriate during the operation of the defibrillator (100) and treatment of the patient. In one embodiment, the layered user interface components comprise an on/off actuator (108), a lid (104), an electrode package (120) containing defibrillation electrodes (142, 144), and a shock key (170), as well as accompanying visual and aural instructions for operating the defibrillator (100) and for treating the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2013Publication date: December 26, 2013Applicant: Physio-Control, Inc.Inventors: D. Craig Edwards, Kelly J. Locke, Mark B. Gausman, Alex Otman, Richard C. Nova, Shawn R. Bertagnole
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Patent number: 8527044Abstract: A user interface method and apparatus is described for use with a defibrillator (100) such as an automated external defibrillator (AED). The user interface comprises a plurality of layered user interface components which become available to the operator of the defibrillator (100) as they become necessary or appropriate during the operation of the defibrillator (100) and treatment of the patient. In one embodiment, the layered user interface components comprise an on/off actuator (108), a lid (104), an electrode package (120) containing defibrillation electrodes (142, 144), and a shock key (170), as well as accompanying visual and aural instructions for operating the defibrillator (100) and for treating the patient.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2002Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: Physio-Control, Inc.Inventors: D. Craig Edwards, Kelly J. Locke, Mark Gausman, Alex Otman, Richard C. Nova, Shawn R. Bertagnole
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Patent number: 7120488Abstract: A therapy-delivering, portable medical device (200) capable of triggering and/or communicating with an alarm system (100), as well as a related system and method therefor. The portable medical device (200) is configured to establish a communication link (107) with an alarm system (100) such as a residential or business alarm, upon the occurrence of a triggering event. Triggering events may be related to the use, operation or deployment of the portable medical device (200) in an emergency situation, or they may be for service, status or maintenance purposes, e.g., to report device failures, system checks, etc. The portable medical device (200) is configured to deliver therapy to a patient, wherein the therapy delivered to the patient may be any or combination of medial therapies, e.g., defibrillation, drugs, etc., for any one or combination of medical applications, such as stroke, cardiac arrest, diabetic shock, etc.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2002Date of Patent: October 10, 2006Assignee: MedTronic Physio-Control Manufacturing Corp.Inventors: Richard C. Nova, Shawn R. Bertagnole, William E. Saltzstein, Henry Eide, Tarek Z. El-Abbady
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Publication number: 20040143298Abstract: An automated external defibrillator (AED) (10) designed for use by a rescuer with minimal or no training during a medical emergency is provided. The AED implements a user interface program (22) which guides the rescuer through operation of the AED and application of CPR and defibrillation therapy to a patient by displaying a series of visual instructions on a graphic display (14) or other visual output device, and by providing additional aural instructions via a speaker (18) or other aural output device. The rescuer merely needs to press a start button (12) to initiate operation of the AED and begin CPR and defibrillation instruction.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2004Publication date: July 22, 2004Inventors: Richard C. Nova, Shawn R. Bertagnole
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Patent number: 6727814Abstract: A system, method and apparatus for obtaining status information from a portable medical device and communicating said status information to a remote system or user. In one embodiment, the system comprises a sensing device that comprises an optical receiver for receiving status information from at least one status indicator of the portable medical device. The optical receiver is positioned in sufficient proximity to the status indicator to allow optical communication between the optical receiver and the status indicator. A circuit couplable to the optical receiver communicates the status information represented by the status indicator to the remote system or user. In another embodiment, the sensing device comprises a microphone to receive audible status signals from the portable medical device. In yet another embodiment, the sensing device is mounted to a housing, which allows sensing device to sense the status information of an enclosed portable medical device.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2001Date of Patent: April 27, 2004Assignee: Medtronic Physio-Control Manufacturing Corp.Inventors: William E. Saltzstein, Paul S. Tamura, Richard C. Nova, Shawn R. Bertagnole
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Patent number: 6697671Abstract: An automated external defibrillator (AED) (10) designed for use by a rescuer with minimal or no training during a medical emergency is provided. The AED implements a user interface program (22) which guides the rescuer through operation of the AED and application of CPR and defibrillation therapy to a patient by displaying a series of visual instructions on a graphic display (14) or other visual output device, and by providing additional aural instructions via a speaker (18) or other aural output device. The rescuer merely needs to press a start button (12) to initiate operation of the AED and begin CPR and defibrillation instruction.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2001Date of Patent: February 24, 2004Assignee: Medtronic Physio-Control Manufacturing C{overscore (o)}rp.Inventors: Richard C. Nova, Shawn R. Bertagnole
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Publication number: 20040019258Abstract: Techniques are described for detecting removal of a medical device from a station and activating an alarm in response to the detected removal. More specifically, the station includes a detector that detects removal of the medical device and causes the alarm to activate upon detecting the removal. For example, the station may include an optical detector that receives an optical signal from a light transmitter on the medical device. When the optical detector does not receive a signal from the medical device, the optical detector sends a signal to activate the alarm. The optical detector may, for example, not receive an optical signal when the medical device is too far from the optical detector or oriented in an improper direction. The sensitivity of the detector may further be calibrated to allow different detection ranges to be defined for the station.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2003Publication date: January 29, 2004Inventors: Gregory T. Kavounas, Randy L. Merry, Shawn R. Bertagnole
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Publication number: 20030216785Abstract: A user interface method and apparatus is described for use with a defibrillator (100) such as an automated external defibrillator (AED). The user interface comprises a plurality of layered user interface components which become available to the operator of the defibrillator (100) as they become necessary or appropriate during the operation of the defibrillator (100) and treatment of the patient. In one embodiment, the layered user interface components comprise an on/off actuator (108), a lid (104), an electrode package (120) containing defibrillation electrodes (142, 144), and a shock key (170), as well as accompanying visual and aural instructions for operating the defibrillator (100) and for treating the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2002Publication date: November 20, 2003Inventors: D. Craig Edwards, Kelly J. Locke, Mark Gausman, Alex Otman, Richard C. Nova, Shawn R. Bertagnole
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Publication number: 20030212311Abstract: The present invention provides a therapy-delivering, portable medical device (200) capable of triggering and/or communicating with an alarm system (100), as well as a related system and method therefor. The portable medical device (200) is configured to establish a communication link (107) with an alarm system (100) such as a residential or business alarm, upon the occurrence of a triggering event. Triggering events may be related to the use, operation or deployment of the portable medical device (200) in an emergency situation, or they may be for service, status or maintenance purposes, e.g., to report device failures, system checks, etc. The portable medical device (200) is configured to deliver therapy to a patient, wherein the therapy delivered to the patient may be any or combination of medial therapies, e.g., defibrillation, drugs, etc., for any one or combination of medical applications, such as stroke, cardiac arrest, diabetic shock, etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2002Publication date: November 13, 2003Applicant: Medtronic Physio-Control Manufacturing Corp.Inventors: Richard C. Nova, Shawn R. Bertagnole, William E. Saltzstein, Henry Eide, Tarek Z. El-Abbady
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Publication number: 20030208237Abstract: The invention provides a method for sequentially activating a medical device and exposing at least a portion of the user interface of the medical device to an operator, in a single action to be performed by the operator. The medical device, for example, an automated external defibrillator (AED), includes a housing having a user interface and a lid that is coupled to the housing. The lid, when closed, is covering at least a portion of the user interface. In one embodiment, the medical device further includes an on/off button. The button is configured such that, when an operator depresses the button, it causes a switch to close to thereby activate the medical device, and further causes the lid to open via a latch mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2002Publication date: November 6, 2003Applicant: Medtronic Physio-Control Manufacturing Corp.Inventors: Kelly J. Locke, Shawn R. Bertagnole, Richard J. Cardin
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Publication number: 20030114885Abstract: A system and device for implementing an integrated component package in a medical device are provided. An integrated component package includes a set of components utilized by the medical device to deliver a therapy to patient and/or monitor a condition of a patient. The integrated component package can provide language-specific instructions, memory and power resources, and medical supplies for patient use. Further, the integrated component package can configure various medical device operational parameters on a medical device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2002Publication date: June 19, 2003Inventors: Richard C. Nova, Shawn R. Bertagnole, Douglas Brown, Stephen L. Firman, William E. Saltzstein
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Publication number: 20030058097Abstract: The present invention provides a system, method and apparatus for obtaining status information from a portable medical device and communicating said status information to a remote system or user. In one embodiment, the system comprises a sensing device that comprises an optical receiver for receiving status information from at least one status indicator of the portable medical device. The optical receiver is positioned in sufficient proximity to the status indicator to allow optical communication between the optical receiver and the status indicator. A circuit couplable to the optical receiver communicates the status information represented by the status indicator to the remote system or user. In another embodiment, the sensing device comprises a microphone to receive audible status signals from the portable medical device. In yet another embodiment, the sensing device is mounted to a housing, which allows sensing device to sense the status information of an enclosed portable medical device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2001Publication date: March 27, 2003Applicant: Medtronic Physio-Control Manufacturing Corp.Inventors: William E. Saltzstein, Paul S. Tamura, Richard C. Nova, Shawn R. Bertagnole
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Patent number: D521853Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2003Date of Patent: May 30, 2006Assignee: Medtronic Emergency Response Systems, Inc.Inventors: Shawn R. Bertagnole, Kathleen D. Schoenberg
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Patent number: D471279Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2002Date of Patent: March 4, 2003Assignee: Medtronic Physio-Control Manufacturing Corp.Inventors: Kelly Locke, Shawn R. Bertagnole, Richard J. Cardin
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Patent number: D551766Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2005Date of Patent: September 25, 2007Assignee: MedTronic Emergency Response Systems, Inc.Inventors: Shawn R. Bertagnole, Richard J. Cardin
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Patent number: D494681Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2003Date of Patent: August 17, 2004Assignee: Medtronic Physio-Control Manufacturing Corp.Inventors: Dayna M. Mills, Shawn R. Bertagnole, Steven M. Chester, Richard C. Nova
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Patent number: D500202Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2003Date of Patent: December 28, 2004Assignee: Medtronic Physio-Control Manufacturing CorporationInventors: Richard C. Nova, Shawn R. Bertagnole
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Patent number: D624011Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2005Date of Patent: September 21, 2010Assignee: Physio-Control, Inc.Inventors: Shawn R Bertagnole, Jacob G Nygaard