Patents by Inventor Stephen W. Radons
Stephen W. Radons 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: 10406066Abstract: Integrated devices for performing external chest compression (ECC) and defibrillation on a person and methods using the devices. Integrated devices can include a backboard, at least one chest compression member operably coupled to the backboard, and a defibrillator module operably coupled to the backboard. The integrated devices can include physiological sensors, electrodes, wheels, controllers, human interface devices, cooling modules, ventilators, cameras, and voice output devices. Methods can include defibrillating, pacing, ventilating, cooling, and performing ECC in an integrated, coordinated, and/or synchronous manner using the full capabilities of the device. Some devices include controllers executing methods for automatically performing the coordinated activities utilizing the device capabilities.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2009Date of Patent: September 10, 2019Assignee: PHYSIO-CONTROL, INC.Inventors: Cynthia Jayne, Ronald E. Stickney, Richard C. Nova, Stephen W. Radons, David R. Hampton, D. Craig Edwards, Joseph L. Sullivan, Steven E. Sjoquist
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Publication number: 20170266078Abstract: Resuscitation devices for performing external chest compression (ECC) and defibrillation on a person and methods using the devices are disclosed. The disclosed devices can include chest compression members and a communication module that can communicate with a remote command center. The disclosed devices can also include an optional defibrillation module that may be integrated. The devices can be coupled to a backboard and can include physiological sensors, electrodes, wheels, controllers, human interface devices, cooling modules, ventilators, cameras, and voice output devices. Methods can include defibrillating, pacing, ventilating, cooling, and performing ECC in an integrated, coordinated, and/or synchronous manner using the full capabilities of the device. Some devices include controllers executing methods for automatically performing the coordinated activities utilizing the device capabilities.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Applicant: PHYSIO-CONTROL, INC.Inventors: Cynthia Jayne, Ronald E. Stickney, Richard C. Nova, Stephen W. Radons, David R. Hampton, D. Craig Edwards, Joseph L. Sullivan, Steven E. Sjoquist
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Publication number: 20120116272Abstract: Devices, methods, and software implementing those methods for providing communicating external chest compression (ECC) devices and defibrillation (DF) devices, where the ECC and DF devices can be physically separate from each other. Both ECC and DF devices are able to operate autonomously, yet able to communicate with and cooperate with another device when present. Some ECC and DF devices are adapted to be physically and/or electrically coupled to each other. One ECC device includes a backboard, a chest compression member, a communication module, controller, and at least one sensor, electrode lead or electrode. One DF device includes a defibrillator module, a controller, and a communication module that can communicate with the ECC communication module. The communicating ECC and DF devices may deliver ECC, pacing, defibrillation, ventilation, and cooling therapies, and may deliver instructions to human assistants, in a coordinated and cooperative fashion.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2012Publication date: May 10, 2012Applicant: PHYSIO-CONTROL, INC.Inventors: David R. Hampton, Ronald E. Stickney, Richard C. Nova, Stephen W. Radons, D. Craig Edwards, Cynthia Jayne, Joseph L. Sullivan, Steven E. Sjoquist
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Patent number: 8121681Abstract: Devices, methods, and software implementing those methods for providing communicating external chest compression (ECC) devices and defibrillation (DF) devices, where the ECC and DF devices can be physically separate from each other. Both ECC and DF devices are able to operate autonomously, yet able to communicate with and cooperate with another device when present. Some ECC and DF devices are adapted to be physically and/or electrically coupled to each other. One ECC device includes a backboard, a chest compression member, a communication module, controller, and at least one sensor, electrode lead or electrode. One DF device includes a defibrillator module, a controller, and a communication module that can communicate with the ECC communication module. The communicating ECC and DF devices may deliver ECC, pacing, defibrillation, ventilation, and cooling therapies, and may deliver instructions to human assistants, in a coordinated and cooperative fashion.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2007Date of Patent: February 21, 2012Assignee: Physio-Control, Inc.Inventors: David R. Hampton, Ronald E. Stickney, Richard C. Nova, Stephen W. Radons, D. Craig Edwards, Cynthia Jayne, Joseph L. Sullivan, Steven E. Sjoquist
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Publication number: 20090149901Abstract: Integrated devices for performing external chest compression (ECC) and defibrillation on a person and methods using the devices. Integrated devices can include a backboard, at least one chest compression member operably coupled to the backboard, and a defibrillator module operably coupled to the backboard. The integrated devices can include physiological sensors, electrodes, wheels, controllers, human interface devices, cooling modules, ventilators, cameras, and voice output devices. Methods can include defibrillating, pacing, ventilating, cooling, and performing ECC in an integrated, coordinated, and/or synchronous manner using the full capabilities of the device. Some devices include controllers executing methods for automatically performing the coordinated activities utilizing the device capabilities.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2009Publication date: June 11, 2009Inventors: Cynthia Jayne, Ronald E. Stickney, Richard C. Nova, Stephen W. Radons, David R. Hampton, D. Craig Edwards, Joseph L. Sullivan, Steven E. Sjoquist
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Patent number: 7308304Abstract: Devices, methods, and software implementing those methods for providing communicating external chest compression (ECC) devices and defibrillation (DF) devices, where the ECC and DF devices can be physically separate from each other. Both ECC and DF devices are able to operate autonomously, yet able to communicate with and cooperate with another device when present. Some ECC and DF devices are adapted to be physically and/or electrically coupled to each other. One ECC device includes a backboard, a chest compression member, a communication module, controller, and at least one sensor, electrode lead or electrode. One DF device includes a defibrillator module, a controller, and a communication module that can communicate with the ECC communication module. The communicating ECC and DF devices may deliver ECC, pacing, defibrillation, ventilation, and cooling therapies, and may deliver instructions to human assistants, in a coordinated and cooperative fashion.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2003Date of Patent: December 11, 2007Assignee: MedTronic Physio-Control Corp.Inventors: David R. Hampton, Ronald E. Stickney, Richard C. Nova, Stephen W. Radons, D. Craig Edwards, Cynthia Jayne, Joseph L. Sullivan, Steven E. Sjoquist
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Patent number: 7179279Abstract: In general, the disclosure presents techniques for rapidly cooling the body of a patient. A cooling garment is placed in contact with the body of the patient. Spacers within the cooling garment create a space between at least a portion of the cooling garment and the body of the patient. The cooling garment receives a coolant from a coolant supply and delivers the coolant to the body of the patient. The heat from the body of the patient may evaporate the coolant. A carrier gas, which circulates within the space between the cooling garment and the patient, carries the gaseous coolant out of the cooling garment via an exit port. The rapid cooling of the patient may slow the neurological damage to the patient.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2002Date of Patent: February 20, 2007Assignee: MedTronic Physio Control Corp.Inventors: Stephen W. Radons, Larry R. Nygaard, Martin S. Abbenhouse, Steven M. Chester
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Patent number: 7087075Abstract: In general, the disclosure presents techniques for control of a cooling garment in response to a signal that is a function of a patient parameter such as body temperature. In particular, a cooling garment that receives a coolant and a carrier gas is placed in contact with the body of a patient. A sensor within the cooling garment may generate a signal as a function of a patient parameter. A controller receives the signal via communication link, and may send a signal to a regulator that may regulate delivery of the coolant and/or carrier gas, for example.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2002Date of Patent: August 8, 2006Assignee: Medtronic Emergency Response Systems, Inc.Inventors: Kathleen E. Briscoe, Stephen W. Radons, Larry R. Nygaard, Joseph L. Sullivan
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Patent number: 7056282Abstract: The invention is directed to techniques and apparatus for controlling the temperature of a coolant delivered to a patient in a hypothermic therapy system, including a hypothermic therapy system that can be applied to a patient outside or inside a hospital setting. In general, the coolant is in a pressurized form at ambient temperature, and is expanded proximate to the patient to cause the coolant to cool. Cooling garments placed in contact with the body of the patient circulate the cooled coolant proximate to the patient to cool the patient. A controller controls the temperature of the coolant by mixing the coolant with ambient air, for example, to reduce the risk of harm the patient.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2003Date of Patent: June 6, 2006Assignee: Medtronic Emergency Response Systems, Inc.Inventors: Steven M. Chester, Martin S. Abbenhouse, Stephen W. Radons
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Publication number: 20040162510Abstract: Integrated devices for performing external chest compression (ECC) and defibrillation on a person and methods using the devices. Integrated devices can include a backboard, at least one chest compression member operably coupled to the backboard, and a defibrillator module operably coupled to the backboard. The integrated devices can include physiological sensors, electrodes, wheels, controllers, human interface devices, cooling modules, ventilators, cameras, and voice output devices. Methods can include defibrillating, pacing, ventilating, cooling, and performing ECC in an integrated, coordinated, and/or synchronous manner using the full capabilities of the device. Some devices include controllers executing methods for automatically performing the coordinated activities utilizing the device capabilities.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2003Publication date: August 19, 2004Applicant: Medtronic Physio-Control CorpInventors: Cynthia Jayne, Ronald E. Stickney, Richard C. Nova, Stephen W. Radons, David R. Hampton, D. Craig Edwards, Joseph L. Sullivan, Steven E. Sjoquist
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Publication number: 20040162587Abstract: Devices, methods, and software implementing those methods for providing communicating external chest compression (ECC) devices and defibrillation (DF) devices, where the ECC and DF devices can be physically separate from each other. Both ECC and DF devices are able to operate autonomously, yet able to communicate with and cooperate with another device when present. Some ECC and DF devices are adapted to be physically and/or electrically coupled to each other. One ECC device includes a backboard, a chest compression member, a communication module, controller, and at least one sensor, electrode lead or electrode. One DF device includes a defibrillator module, a controller, and a communication module that can communicate with the ECC communication module. The communicating ECC and DF devices may deliver ECC, pacing, defibrillation, ventilation, and cooling therapies, and may deliver instructions to human assistants, in a coordinated and cooperative fashion.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2003Publication date: August 19, 2004Applicant: Medtronic Physio-Control Corp.Inventors: David R. Hampton, Ronald E. Stickney, Richard C. Nova, Stephen W. Radons, D. Craig Edwards, Cynthia Jayne, Joseph L. Sullivan, Steven E. Sjoquist
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Publication number: 20040064171Abstract: In general, the disclosure presents techniques for control of a cooling garment in response to a signal that is a function of a patient parameter such as body temperature. In particular, a cooling garment that receives a coolant and a carrier gas is placed in contact with the body of a patient. A sensor within the cooling garment may generate a signal as a function of a patient parameter. A controller receives the signal via communication link, and may send a signal to a regulator that may regulate delivery of the coolant and/or carrier gas, for example.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2002Publication date: April 1, 2004Inventors: Kathleen E. Briscoe, Stephen W. Radons, Larry R. Nygaard, Joseph L. Sullivan
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Publication number: 20040064169Abstract: In general, the invention concerns techniques for communicating between a user, such as an emergency medical professional, and one or more medical devices, such as a cooling device. A user interface may display data, such as data received from sensors of a cooling device or other medical device, data received from other sensors proximate to the body of the patient, or information entered by the user. The user interface may display the data in multiple display modes based upon patient parameters. The display mode may further be based on the medical devices used to monitor or provide therapy to the patient. For example, the user interface may have a cooling device display mode and a defibrillator display mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2002Publication date: April 1, 2004Inventors: Kathleen E. Briscoe, Michael D. McMahon, Stephen W. Radons, Joseph L. Sullivan
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Publication number: 20040064342Abstract: The invention is directed to techniques for managing health care protocols with a device that may be brought to the site of a patient in need of medical assistance. The device, which may comprise, for example, a defibrillator or a patient monitor, selects a protocol as a function of patient data and presents information pursuant to the protocol to assist an operator attending to the patient. The invention further includes techniques for customizing protocols.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2002Publication date: April 1, 2004Inventors: David W. Browne, Christopher Pearce, Michael D. McMahon, Cynthia P. Jayne, Kathleen E. Briscoe, Stephen W. Radons, Joseph L. Sullivan
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Publication number: 20040064170Abstract: In general, the disclosure presents techniques for rapidly cooling the body of a patient. A cooling garment is placed in contact with the body of the patient. Spacers within the cooling garment create a space between at least a portion of the cooling garment and the body of the patient. The cooling garment receives a coolant from a coolant supply and delivers the coolant to the body of the patient. The heat from the body of the patient may evaporate the coolant. A carrier gas, which circulates within the space between the cooling garment and the patient, carries the gaseous coolant out of the cooling garment via an exit port. The rapid cooling of the patient may slow the neurological damage to the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2002Publication date: April 1, 2004Inventors: Stephen W. Radons, Larry R. Nygaard, Martin S. Abbenhouse, Steven M. Chester
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Patent number: 5605150Abstract: A first electrical connector of an interface is provided on a floating plug assembly mounted on one component of a physiological instrument. A second electrical connector of the interface is mounted in a socket assembly constructed in another component that can be coupled to the first component by relative linear translation. Guides located in the socket assembly capture fingers on the plug assembly as the plug assembly is inserted in the socket assembly. The guides orient the plug assembly so that the first connector is correctly aligned with the second connector. The connectors are automatically joined as the first component is coupled to the second component.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 1994Date of Patent: February 25, 1997Assignee: Physio-Control CorporationInventors: Stephen W. Radons, George H. Manset, Steven L. King, Randall D. Mills, Curt C. Johansen, Richard C. Nova
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Patent number: 5487751Abstract: A mechanical connector (10) for securing together an electrocardiogram monitor (12) and a defibrillator (14). The connector includes a tongue (16) disposed on a side surface (18) of the ECG monitor and a set of angle flanges (22) disposed on the defibrillator. A keyway (52) extends lengthwise at a rearward portion of a channel (36) between the tongue (16) and the side surface (18). A key (50) fits within the keyway (52) when the tongue (16) is slid within the set of angle flanges (22). The key (50) prevents the defibrillator from being fully coupled with an ECG monitor that lacks the corresponding keyway.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 1994Date of Patent: January 30, 1996Assignee: Physio-Control CorporationInventors: Stephen W. Radons, Steven L. King, Randall D. Mills, Cliff Cristobal