Patents by Inventor Stephen P. Moenning
Stephen P. Moenning 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: 20210378514Abstract: Methods and systems for detecting relapse or recovery events of a user (e.g., an individual, a patient undergoing mental health and addiction treatment) are disclosed. A mobile device detects a communication from a user. The mobile device determines present attributes associated therewith. The mobile device determines, as a function of the communication and the present attributes, a likelihood that a relapse or a recovery event associated with the user is to occur.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2021Publication date: December 9, 2021Inventors: Caden R. Moenning, Stephen P. Moenning, John E. Acker
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Publication number: 20140340217Abstract: A restraint device includes at least one sensor configured to sense at least one parameter associated with the wearer of the restraint device. The sensed parameter may be a physiological parameter of the wearer, or the sensed parameter may be a biological substance, a chemical substance, or a radioactive substance, for example. The restraint device may further include a device communicating with the sensor and configured to store and/or transmit information related to the sensed parameter via Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) communication.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2014Publication date: November 20, 2014Applicant: Collar ID, LLCInventors: Stephen P. Moenning, Anne E. Moenning, Emily J. Moenning, John Acker
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Patent number: 8574182Abstract: A restraint device includes first and second restraint and/or support portions adapted to extend around part of a person. First and second connector portions may secure the first and second restraint and/or support portions to the person. A lock member may be used to selectively prevent disconnection of the first and second connector portions. One or more removable tags or other information elements may be carried on at least one of the first and second restraint and/or support portions and may indicate who placed the restraint device on, or removed the restraint device from the person, and/or what time the restraint device was placed or removed. The tags or other elements may include a unique identifier to indicate whether the restraint device had been previously removed from the person after an initial placement. The restraint device may include an electronic information element configured to transmit information related to the wearer.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2012Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Collar ID, LLCInventors: Stephen P. Moenning, Anne E. Moenning
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Publication number: 20130012795Abstract: A restraint device includes at least a first restraint portion defining a space for receiving at least a first body portion of a wearer to restrain movement of the wearer. The restraint device also includes at least one sensor on the first restraint portion and configured to sense at least one parameter associated with the wearer of the restraint device. The sensed parameter may be a physiological parameter of the wearer, or the sensed parameter may be a biological substance, a chemical substance, or a radioactive substance. The restraint device may further include a device communicating with the sensor and configured to store and/or transmit information related to the sensed parameter.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2012Publication date: January 10, 2013Applicant: COLLAR ID LLCInventors: Stephen P. Moenning, Anne E. Moenning, John Acker
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Publication number: 20130006157Abstract: A restraint device includes first and second restraint and/or support portions adapted to extend around part of a person. First and second connector portions may secure the first and second restraint and/or support portions to the person. A lock member may be used to selectively prevent disconnection of the first and second connector portions. One or more removable tags or other information elements may be carried on at least one of the first and second restraint and/or support portions and may indicate who placed the restraint device on, or removed the restraint device from the person, and/or what time the restraint device was placed or removed. The tags or other elements may include a unique identifier to indicate whether the restraint device had been previously removed from the person after an initial placement. The restraint device may include an electronic information element configured to transmit information related to the wearer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2012Publication date: January 3, 2013Applicant: COLLAR ID, LLCInventors: Stephen P. Moenning, Anne E. Moenning
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Patent number: 8282589Abstract: A restraint device includes first and second restraint and/or support portions adapted to extend around part of a person. First and second connector portions may secure the first and second restraint and/or support portions to the person. A lock member may be used to selectively prevent disconnection of the first and second connector portions. One or more removable tags or other information elements may be carried on at least one of the first and second restraint and/or support portions and may indicate who placed the restraint device on, or removed the restraint device from the person, and/or what time the restraint device was placed or removed. The tags or other elements may include a unique identifier to indicate whether the restraint device had been previously removed from the person after an initial placement. The restraint device may include an electronic information element configured to transmit information related to the wearer.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2011Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Assignee: Collar ID, LLCInventors: Stephen P. Moenning, Anne E. Moenning
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Publication number: 20120029403Abstract: A restraint device includes first and second restraint and/or support portions adapted to extend around part of a person. First and second connector portions may secure the first and second restraint and/or support portions to the person. A lock member may be used to selectively prevent disconnection of the first and second connector portions. One or more removable tags or other information elements may be carried on at least one of the first and second restraint and/or support portions and may indicate who placed the restraint device on, or removed the restraint device from the person, and/or what time the restraint device was placed or removed. The tags or other elements may include a unique identifier to indicate whether the restraint device had been previously removed from the person after an initial placement. The restraint device may include an electronic information element configured to transmit information related to the wearer.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2011Publication date: February 2, 2012Applicant: COLLAR ID, LLCInventors: Stephen P. Moenning, Anne E. Moenning
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Patent number: 8057416Abstract: A restraint device includes first and second restraint and/or support portions adapted to extend around part of a person. First and second connector portions may secure the first and second restraint and/or support portions to the person. A lock member may be used to selectively prevent disconnection of the first and second connector portions. One or more removable tags or other information elements may be carried on at least one of the first and second restraint and/or support portions and may indicate who placed the restraint device on, or removed the restraint device from the person, and/or what time the restraint device was placed or removed. The tags or other elements may include a unique identifier to indicate whether the restraint device had been previously removed from the person after an initial placement. The restraint device may include an electronic information element configured to transmit information related to the wearer.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2011Date of Patent: November 15, 2011Assignee: Collar ID, LLCInventors: Stephen P. Moenning, Anne E. Moenning
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Publication number: 20110130692Abstract: A restraint device includes first and second restraint and/or support portions adapted to extend around part of a person. First and second connector portions may secure the first and second restraint and/or support portions to the person. A lock member may be used to selectively prevent disconnection of the first and second connector portions. One or more removable tags or other information elements may be carried on at least one of the first and second restraint and/or support portions and may indicate who placed the restraint device on, or removed the restraint device from the person, and/or what time the restraint device was placed or removed. The tags or other elements may include a unique identifier to indicate whether the restraint device had been previously removed from the person after an initial placement. The restraint device may include an electronic information element configured to transmit information related to the wearer.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2011Publication date: June 2, 2011Inventors: Stephen P. Moenning, Anne E. Moenning
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Patent number: 7883485Abstract: A restraint device includes first and second restraint and/or support portions adapted to extend around part of a person. First and second connector portions are used to secure the first and second restraint and/or support portions to the person. In one aspect, a lock member is used to selectively prevent disconnection of the first and second connector portions. A removable tag or other information element may be carried on at least one of the first and second restraint and/or support portions and may indicate the individual or individuals that placed the restraint device on the person or that removed the restraint device from the person, and/or what time the restraint device was placed or removed. A plurality of removable tags or other elements may be carried on at least one of the first and second restraint and/or support portions and may have a unique identifier to indicate whether or not the restraint device had been previously removed from the person after an initial placement.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2006Date of Patent: February 8, 2011Inventors: Stephen P. Moenning, Anne E. Moenning
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Publication number: 20090198187Abstract: A medical apparatus for dispensing a biologically active compound. The medical apparatus includes a sleeve, wherein (1) the sleeve has a working channel defined therein through which medical instruments may be advanced, (2) the sleeve includes a fluid delivery channel which is distinct from the working channel, (3) the fluid delivery channel has an exit, and (4) the sleeve includes a housing having an interior cavity defined therein. The medical apparatus also includes an insufflation valve in fluid communication with the working channel. The insufflation valve is positionable between an open position and a closed position such that (i) when the insufflation valve is located in the open position an insufflation gas can be advanced into the working channel and (ii) when the insufflation valve is located in the closed position the insufflation gas is prevented from being advanced into the working channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2009Publication date: August 6, 2009Inventor: Stephen P. Moenning
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Patent number: 6783513Abstract: A body cavity access assembly includes a conduit having an exterior surface, a dispensing mechanism, and a reservoir for receiving a biologically active compound. The exterior surface of the conduit has first exit port and a second exit port defined therein which are in fluid communication with the reservoir. The first exit port and the second exit port are selectively positionable between an open mode of operation and a closed mode of operation with the dispensing mechanism. An associated medical procedure for dispensing a biologically active compound is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2002Date of Patent: August 31, 2004Inventor: Stephen P. Moenning
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Publication number: 20040167473Abstract: A fluid delivery cannula which provides an interface between an access point or port in the body of a patient and a working channel which may receive tools or instruments used during minimally invasive surgery. The cannula allows introduction of fluid(s) at the port site, or another site within the body of the patient. The fluid delivery cannula can releasably attach to a hub associated with a trocar assembly or may be integrally formed with at least a portion of the hub. In one form, an inner cannula member includes a grooved outer surface to define multiple fluid passages and a perforated outer layer is placed over the inner cannula member. Another form provides an expandable sleeve that may itself comprise a cannula through which a trocar or trocar assembly is inserted or which may take the place of the perforated outer layer of the grooved cannula.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2004Publication date: August 26, 2004Inventor: Stephen P. Moenning
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Publication number: 20040111052Abstract: A medical apparatus for dispensing a biologically active compound. The medical apparatus includes a sleeve, wherein (1) the sleeve has a working channel defined therein through which medical instruments may be advanced, (2) the sleeve includes a fluid delivery channel which is distinct from the working channel, (3) the fluid delivery channel has an exit, and (4) the sleeve includes a housing having an interior cavity defined therein. The medical apparatus also includes an insufflation valve in fluid communication with the working channel. The insufflation valve is positionable between an open position and a closed position such that (i) when the insufflation valve is located in the open position an insufflation gas can be advanced into the working channel and (ii) when the. insufflation valve is located in the closed position the insufflation gas is prevented from being advanced into the working channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2003Publication date: June 10, 2004Inventor: Stephen P. Moenning
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Patent number: 6695815Abstract: A medical apparatus for dispensing a biologically active compound. The medical apparatus includes a sleeve, wherein (1) the sleeve has a working channel defined therein through which medical instruments may be advanced, (2) the sleeve includes a fluid delivery channel which is distinct from the working channel, (3) the fluid delivery channel has an exit, and (4) the sleeve includes a housing having an interior cavity defined therein. The medical apparatus also includes an insufflation valve in fluid communication with the working channel. The insufflation valve is positionable between an open position and a closed position such that (i) when the insufflation valve is located in the open position an insufflation gas can be advanced into the working channel and (ii) when the insufflation valve is located in the closed position the insufflation gas is prevented from being advanced into the working channel.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2001Date of Patent: February 24, 2004Inventor: Stephen P. Moenning
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Publication number: 20020193734Abstract: A body cavity access assembly includes a conduit having an exterior surface, a dispensing mechanism, and a reservoir for receiving a biologically active compound. The exterior surface of the conduit has first exit port and a second exit port defined therein which are in fluid communication with the reservoir. The first exit port and the second exit port are selectively positionable between an open mode of operation and a closed mode of operation with the dispensing mechanism. An associated medical procedure for dispensing a biologically active compound is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2002Publication date: December 19, 2002Inventor: Stephen P. Moenning
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Publication number: 20020193806Abstract: A medical apparatus is disclosed. The medical apparatus includes a trocar assembly having a cannula and a trocar, wherein (1) the cannula has (i) a lumen defined therein and (ii) a length L1, (2) the trocar is positionable between a first trocar position and a second trocar position, (3) the trocar is positioned within the lumen of the cannula when the trocar is positioned at the first trocar position, and (4) the trocar is completely removed from the lumen of the cannula when the trocar is positioned at the second trocar position.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2002Publication date: December 19, 2002Applicant: Stephen P. MoenningInventors: Stephen P. Moenning, Javier Castaneda, Matthew A. Palmer
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Publication number: 20020173747Abstract: A body cavity access assembly is disclosed. The body cavity access assembly includes a conduit having an exterior surface, a dispensing mechanism, and a reservoir for receiving a biologically active compound. The exterior surface of the conduit has first exit port and a second exit port defined therein which are in fluid communication with the reservoir. The first exit port and the second exit port are selectively positionable between an open mode of operation and a closed mode of operation with the dispensing mechanism. An associated medical procedure for dispensing a biologically active compound is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2001Publication date: November 21, 2002Inventor: Stephen P. Moenning
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Patent number: 6451041Abstract: A medical apparatus is disclosed. The medical apparatus includes a trocar assembly having a cannula and a trocar, wherein (1) the cannula has (i) a lumen defined therein and (ii) a length L1, (2) the trocar is positionable between a first trocar position and a second trocar position, (3) the trocar is positioned within the lumen of the cannula when the trocar is positioned at the first trocar position, and (4) the trocar is completely removed from the lumen of the cannula when the trocar is positioned at the second trocar position.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 1999Date of Patent: September 17, 2002Inventors: Stephen P. Moenning, Javier Castaneda, Matthew A. Palmer
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Publication number: 20020049413Abstract: A medical apparatus for dispensing a biologically active compound. The medical apparatus includes a sleeve, wherein (1) the sleeve has a working channel defined therein through which medical instruments may be advanced, (2) the sleeve includes a fluid delivery channel which is distinct from the working channel, (3) the fluid delivery channel has an exit, and (4) the sleeve includes a housing having an interior cavity defined therein. The medical apparatus also includes an insufflation valve in fluid communication with the working channel. The insufflation valve is positionable between an open position and a closed position such that (i) when the insufflation valve is located in the open position an insufflation gas can be advanced into the working channel and (ii) when the insufflation valve is located in the closed position the insufflation gas is prevented from being advanced into the working channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2001Publication date: April 25, 2002Inventor: Stephen P. Moenning