Patents by Inventor Steven C. Kimble

Steven C. Kimble 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).

  • Apparatus for rezeroing an in vivo pressure sensor and method for rezeroing
    Patent number: 5203340
    Abstract: A sensor assembly for an in vivo physiological pressure measurement has a member with a distal end to ease placement of the catheter sensor assembly in vivo. A passage is preferably in an intermediate part of the member and is open but covered by a pressure responsive sensor sealing the passage. The sensor has a first side away from the intermediate part for exposure to in vivo physiological pressure and a second side in fluid communication with the passage. A pressure connecting means for inhibiting liquid communication located between the physiological pressure and the passage is arranged for selectively connection therebetween so that when connected the pressure on the first and second sides of the sensor can be substantially equalized. A control ex vivo makes the selective connection of the second side of the pressure sensor and the physiological pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 20, 1993
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Gary E. Gustafson, Wallace H. Ring, Timothy J. Erskine, Kim L. Richardson, Steven C. Kimble
  • Apparatus for rezeroing an in vivo pressure sensor and method for rezeroing
    Patent number: 5133358
    Abstract: A sensor assembly for an in vivo physiological pressure measurement has a member with a distal end to ease placement of the catheter sensor assembly in vivo. A passage is preferably in an intermediate part of the member and is open but covered by a pressure responsive sensor sealing the passage. The sensor has a first side away from the intermediate part for exposure to in vivo physiological pressure and a second side in fluid communication with the passage. A pressure connecting means for inhibiting liquid communication located between the physiological pressure and the passage is arranged for selectively connection therebetween so that when connected the pressure on the first and second sides of the sensor can be substantially equalized. A control ex vivo makes the selective connection of the second side of the pressure sensor and the physiological pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 1990
    Date of Patent: July 28, 1992
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Gary E. Gustafson, Wallace H. Ring, Timothy J. Erskine, Kim L. Richardson, Steven C. Kimble