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).

  • Publication number: 20210378514
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2021
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Inventors: Caden R. Moenning, Stephen P. Moenning, John E. Acker
  • Publication number: 20140340217
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2014
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Applicant: Collar ID, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen P. Moenning, Anne E. Moenning, Emily J. Moenning, John Acker
  • Patent number: 8574182
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: Collar ID, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen P. Moenning, Anne E. Moenning
  • Publication number: 20130012795
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2012
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Applicant: COLLAR ID LLC
    Inventors: Stephen P. Moenning, Anne E. Moenning, John Acker
  • Publication number: 20130006157
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: COLLAR ID, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen P. Moenning, Anne E. Moenning
  • Patent number: 8282589
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignee: Collar ID, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen P. Moenning, Anne E. Moenning
  • Publication number: 20120029403
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2011
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Applicant: COLLAR ID, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen P. Moenning, Anne E. Moenning
  • Patent number: 8057416
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: Collar ID, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen P. Moenning, Anne E. Moenning
  • Publication number: 20110130692
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2011
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Inventors: Stephen P. Moenning, Anne E. Moenning
  • Patent number: 7883485
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Inventors: Stephen P. Moenning, Anne E. Moenning
  • Publication number: 20090198187
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2009
    Publication date: August 6, 2009
    Inventor: Stephen P. Moenning
  • Patent number: 6783513
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Inventor: Stephen P. Moenning
  • Publication number: 20040167473
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2004
    Publication date: August 26, 2004
    Inventor: Stephen P. Moenning
  • Publication number: 20040111052
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2003
    Publication date: June 10, 2004
    Inventor: Stephen P. Moenning
  • Patent number: 6695815
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2004
    Inventor: Stephen P. Moenning
  • Publication number: 20020193734
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2002
    Publication date: December 19, 2002
    Inventor: Stephen P. Moenning
  • Publication number: 20020193806
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2002
    Publication date: December 19, 2002
    Applicant: Stephen P. Moenning
    Inventors: Stephen P. Moenning, Javier Castaneda, Matthew A. Palmer
  • Publication number: 20020173747
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2001
    Publication date: November 21, 2002
    Inventor: Stephen P. Moenning
  • Patent number: 6451041
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2002
    Inventors: Stephen P. Moenning, Javier Castaneda, Matthew A. Palmer
  • Publication number: 20020049413
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2001
    Publication date: April 25, 2002
    Inventor: Stephen P. Moenning