Patents by Inventor Stephen B. Corn
Stephen B. Corn 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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Publication number: 20120231436Abstract: A method of distributing educational content over a network is disclosed. Educational content is divided into topics and the topics are split into smaller educational units. Professionals reviewing the material for accreditation purposes choose particular units to study and are subject to minimum and maximum time parameters. The partitioning of educational topics allows advertisers to deliver episodic advertising over an extended time period.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2012Publication date: September 13, 2012Applicant: THE ANSWERPAGE, INC.Inventors: Stephen B. CORN, Scott SEGAL, Rhoda CORN
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Publication number: 20110263997Abstract: An apparatus, system and method for non-contact monitoring of respiratory functions that is used to identify and treat restrictive and obstructive lung disease or cardiopulmonary disorders including asthma or congestive heart failure in a monitored subject from a remote location. Respiratory waveforms are generated based on non-contact monitoring of physiologic functions. The generated waveforms are analyzed and compared to waveforms to help identify the presence of cardiopulmonary disease. Inspiratory:Expiratory ratios (I:E ratios) are calculated from the generated waveform to assist remote clinicians in their diagnosis and treatment of the monitored subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2011Publication date: October 27, 2011Applicant: ENGINEERED VIGILANCE, LLCInventor: Stephen B. CORN
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Publication number: 20110245703Abstract: An apparatus, system and method for non-contact monitoring of respiratory and/or cardiac functions that is used to provide appropriate biofeedback to a monitored subject in order treat menopausal and perimenopausal symptoms is discussed. Respiratory and/or cardiac waveforms are generated based on monitored physiologic functions. The generated waveforms are analyzed and compared to a target waveform resulting from breathing techniques designed to address menopausal and perimenopausal symptoms. Appropriate biofeedback is generated for the monitored subject based on the analysis of the generated waveform.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2011Publication date: October 6, 2011Applicant: ENGINEERED VIGILANCE, LLCInventor: Stephen B. CORN
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Publication number: 20110237948Abstract: An ultrasound probe designed for use with a monitoring system performing non-contact respiratory and cardiac monitoring is described. The ultrasound probe may be used with smart phones and tablet computing devices or standalone monitoring devices to capture respiratory and cardiac function in a monitored subject. The probe may come equipped with a hinged stand and utilize a number of different interface connections to communicate with the monitoring device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2011Publication date: September 29, 2011Applicant: ENGINEERED VIGILANCE, LLCInventor: Stephen B. CORN
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Publication number: 20100305466Abstract: A non-contact mechanism for encouraging and facilitating incentive spirometry, ensuring that it is performed adequately, in a timely manner, and for a sufficient duration is discussed. The embodiments also quantitatively and qualitatively keep a record of the incentive spirometry activity, including recording the performance in an electronic medical record. A non-contact monitoring system is used to generate a breathing waveform for a subject that may be compared to target waveforms. Visual and non-visual cues may then be provided to the subject to help guide the subject towards the desired breathing pattern.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2010Publication date: December 2, 2010Applicant: ENGINEERED VIGILANCE, LLCInventor: Stephen B. CORN
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Publication number: 20090280464Abstract: A method of distributing educational content over a network is disclosed. Educational content is divided into topics and the topics are split into smaller educational units. Professionals reviewing the material for accreditation purposes choose particular units to study and are subject to minimum and maximum time parameters. The partitioning of educational topics allows advertisers to deliver episodic advertising over an extended time period.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2009Publication date: November 12, 2009Applicant: QD Enterprises, LLCInventors: Stephen B. CORN, Scott SEGAL, Rhoda CORN
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Publication number: 20090192402Abstract: An apparatus, system and method for non-contact monitoring of respiratory and/or cardiac functions that is used to provide appropriate biofeedback to a monitored subject in order to reduce stress and anxiety is discussed. Respiratory and/or cardiac waveforms are generated based on monitored physiologic functions. The generated waveforms are analyzed and compared to a target waveform for the monitored subject. Appropriate biofeedback is generated for the monitored subject based on the analysis of the generated waveform.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2009Publication date: July 30, 2009Applicant: ENGINEERED VIGILANCE, LLCInventor: Stephen B. CORN
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Patent number: 7517220Abstract: A method of distributing educational content over a network is disclosed. Educational content is divided into topics and the topics are split into smaller educational units. Professionals reviewing the material for accreditation purposes choose particular units to study and are subject to minimum and maximum time parameters. The partitioning of educational topics allows advertisers to deliver episodic advertising over an extended time period.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2005Date of Patent: April 14, 2009Assignee: QD Enterprises, LLCInventors: Stephen B. Corn, Scott Segal
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Patent number: 7137654Abstract: A medical connector adapted for placement between a catheter and a medical infusion or injection source includes a pair of interlocking half medical connector portions, one side of which attaches to the infusion source and the other side of which is coupled to the catheter connected to the patient and a locking mechanism for locking a medical connector portion to a medical fitting. The connection to the catheter and the infusion source can be via standard medical luer taper fittings, with or without specially designed locking mechanisms that prevent inadvertent disconnection. The medical connector itself is uniquely shaped and includes a raised surface feature and a recessed surface feature formed on the medical connector portions.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2005Date of Patent: November 21, 2006Assignee: QD Enterprises LLCInventors: Scott Segal, Stephen B. Corn
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Patent number: 6987945Abstract: A method of distributing educational content over a network is disclosed. Educational content is divided into topics and the topics are split into smaller educational units. Professionals reviewing the material for accreditation purposes choose particular units to study and are subject to minimum and maximum time parameters. The partitioning of educational topics allows advertisers to deliver episodic advertising over an extended time period.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2001Date of Patent: January 17, 2006Assignee: TheAnswerPage, Inc.Inventors: Stephen B. Corn, Scott Segal
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Publication number: 20040201216Abstract: A medical connector adapted for placement between a catheter and a medical infusion or injection source includes a pair of interlocking half medical connector portions, one side of which attaches to the infusion source and the other side of which is coupled to the catheter connected to the patient and a locking mechanism for locking a medical connector portion to a medical fitting. The connection to the catheter and the infusion source can be via standard medical luer taper fittings, with or without specially designed locking mechanisms that prevent inadvertent disconnection. The medical connector itself is uniquely shaped and includes a raised surface feature and a recessed surface feature formed on the medical connector portions.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2003Publication date: October 14, 2004Applicant: QD Enterprises, LLCInventors: Scott Segal, Stephen B. Corn
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Patent number: 6612624Abstract: A medical connector adapted for placement between a catheter and a medical infusion or injection source includes a pair of interlocking half medical connector portions, one side of which attaches to the infusion source and the other side of which is coupled to the catheter connected to the patient and a locking mechanism for locking a medical connector portion to a medical fitting. The connection to the catheter and the infusion source can be via standard medical luer taper fittings, with or without specially designed locking mechanisms that prevent inadvertent disconnection. The medical connector itself is uniquely shaped and includes a raised surface feature and a recessed surface feature formed on the medical connector portions.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2002Date of Patent: September 2, 2003Assignee: QD Enterprises, LLCInventors: Scott Segal, Stephen B. Corn
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Patent number: 6402207Abstract: A medical connector adapted for placement between a catheter and a medical infusion or injection source includes a pair of interlocking half medical connector portions, one side of which attaches to the infusion source and the other side of which is coupled to the catheter connected to the patient. The connection to the catheter and the infusion source can be via standard medical luer taper fittings, with or without specially designed locking mechanisms that prevent inadvertent disconnection. The medical connector itself is uniquely shaped and includes a raised surface feature and a recessed surface feature formed on the medical connector portions.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 1998Date of Patent: June 11, 2002Assignee: QD Enterprises, LLCInventors: Scott Segal, Stephen B. Corn
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Publication number: 20010053513Abstract: A method of distributing educational content over a network is disclosed. Educational content is divided into topics and the topics are split into smaller educational units. Professionals reviewing the material for accreditation purposes choose particular units to study and are subject to minimum and maximum time parameters. The partitioning of educational topics allows advertisers to deliver episodic advertising over an extended time period.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2001Publication date: December 20, 2001Inventors: Stephen B. Corn, Scott Segal
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Patent number: 6076524Abstract: An anesthesia scavenging hood is adapted to fit over the head of a surgical patient and to prevent the contamination of operating rooms with waste anesthetic vapor and nitrous oxide gas. The hood enables placement of an endotracheal tube or other breathing or anesthesia circuit into the patient's airway. The hood may be sealed about the endotracheal tube and about the patient. The hood also includes a port having disposed therein a suction tube which communicates waste vapor and gas out of the hood and outside of the operating room with the aid of a vacuum source.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 1994Date of Patent: June 20, 2000Assignee: Children's Medical Center CorporationInventor: Stephen B. Corn
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Patent number: 6062216Abstract: An apnea monitor and system for treatment includes a detector in a fixed console that projects a detection beam at a sleep surface. The detection beam is reflected off a patient on the surface and return light is analyzed to develop a signal which varies with external motion of the patient's upper body. The motion signals are then fed to a pattern recognizer which identifies breath signals and analyzes them to detect cessation or excessive pauses in breathing, and trigger an alarm or intervention to restore breathing regularity. The monitor includes a laser for generating radiation. The radiation is reflected from the patient and is directed onto a detector. The detector produces output signals corresponding to the impinging reflected light, which are processed by a control element to determine the change of movement, e.g., the breathing rate, of the patient.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 1996Date of Patent: May 16, 2000Assignee: Children's Medical Center CorporationInventor: Stephen B. Corn
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Patent number: 5865808Abstract: A catheter docking system is provided that is easily affixed to a patient and that facilitates the secure connection of an infusion line to an anesthesia-delivering catheter. The system comprises a docking station having an adapter mounted thereon. The adapter includes a first port adapted to communicate with an infusion line and a second port adapted to communicate with an anesthesia-delivering catheter. Valve means may be provided to regulate the flow between the first and second ports. In addition, the system preferably has associated with the docking station a means for relieving any tensile strain on the catheter line.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 1995Date of Patent: February 2, 1999Assignee: Children's Medical Center CorporationInventor: Stephen B. Corn
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Patent number: 5836916Abstract: An adapter element joins and stabilizes cooperating needle sets, such as epidural and spinal needles. The adapter element is particularly useful in combined spinal epidural anesthesia delivery techniques in which the adapter element is mated to the proximal portion of an epidural needle and a spinal needle can be inserted through and supported by an internal channel formed within the adapter element.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 1996Date of Patent: November 17, 1998Assignee: Children's Medical Center CorporationInventor: Stephen B. Corn
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Patent number: 5776105Abstract: Systems and methods for delivery of IV fluid to an ambulatory patient are disclosed. The system includes a holder (e.g., a pouch, strap or web-sling) that secures the a source of infusion fluid to a patient's body. Alternatively, the holder can be in the form of a back pack or a fanny pack. The invention further includes a means for applying pressure to the IV fluid to induce infusion. For example, a pressure gradient can be supplied by an infuser bag or a mechanical pressure infuser that is present within the holder or otherwise coupled to an IV fluid container to exert compressive force thereon. The infuser bag can be inflated (e.g., by hand) and may include a valve to prevent over inflation.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 1996Date of Patent: July 7, 1998Assignee: Children's Medical Center Corp.Inventor: Stephen B. Corn
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Patent number: 5577693Abstract: An anesthesia circuit stand is able to support an anesthesia circuit fitting, when not attached to a patient or to a patient airway securement device in such a manner that anesthesia vapor and nitrous oxide is prevented from escaping into the environment of an operating room. The stand includes a base portion to which is connected a stalk element. The stalk can be substantially in the form of a cone having a proximal end with a greater diameter than a distal end. Alternatively, the stalk can be in the shape of a generally cylindrical rod. A distal end of the stalk includes a plug portion which has a diameter sufficient to engage the inner diameter of an outlet orifice of an anesthesia circuit elbow in a frictional fit.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 1995Date of Patent: November 26, 1996Assignee: Children's Medical Center CorporationInventor: Stephen B. Corn