Patents by Inventor Wesley Scott Ashton
Wesley Scott Ashton 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: 11797158Abstract: A customizable and intuitive user interface for medical systems and devices, such as cardiopulmonary bypass systems, perfusion systems, extracorporeal circulation apparatuses, and heart-lung machines, is provided, which allows for ease of access to critical patient data to facilitate blood perfusion and to monitor and regulate various physiological parameters of a patient and an extracorporeal blood flow circuit during surgical procedures, such as cardiopulmonary bypass and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2016Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: MAQUET CARDIOPULMONARY GMBHInventors: Ralph J. Ebler, Daniel Medart, Aidan Hyde, Dwayne Kenneth Jones, Wesley Scott Ashton
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Publication number: 20220273934Abstract: An intravascular device for pumping blood includes a catheter comprising a membrane chamber located between a proximal end and a distal end of the catheter. An inflatable membrane is disposed within the membrane chamber. The intravascular device includes a first one-way valve and optionally a second one-way valve configured to permit blood flow in a first direction. The first one-way valve may be positioned proximal to the membrane chamber, and the second one-way valve may be positioned distal to the membrane chamber. Methods related to intravascular devices and their respective use are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2022Publication date: September 1, 2022Applicant: Datascope CorporationInventors: Daniel A. WALTERS, Abraham RONAI, Wesley Scott ASHTON, Paul A. NIGRONI
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Patent number: 11351355Abstract: An intravascular device for pumping blood includes a catheter comprising a membrane chamber located between a proximal end and a distal end of the catheter. An inflatable membrane is disposed within the membrane chamber. The intravascular device includes a first one-way valve and optionally a second one-way valve configured to permit blood flow in a first direction. The first one-way valve may be positioned proximal to the membrane chamber, and the second one-way valve may be positioned distal to the membrane chamber. Methods related to intravascular devices and their respective use are provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2018Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Assignee: DATASCOPE CORPORATIONInventors: Daniel A. Walters, Abraham Ronai, Wesley Scott Ashton, Paul A. Nigroni
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Patent number: 10960125Abstract: A fluid flow sensing and bubble detecting apparatus includes a housing comprising a channel configured to receive a tube through which fluid flows; a sensor apparatus disposed within the housing, which includes a first sensor operable to measure flow rate of fluid and to detect bubbles in flowing fluid; and a temperature sensor operable to detect temperature of the flowing fluid; and a processor connected to receive fluid flow rate data obtained by the first sensor, to receive bubble detection data obtained by the first sensor, and to receive fluid temperature data obtained by the temperature sensor, wherein when a tube through which fluid flows is disposed in the channel of the housing, the first sensor measures the flow rate of the flowing fluid and detects bubbles therein, and the temperature sensor measures the temperature of the flowing fluid, and the processor calculates in a short period of time a fluid flow rate corrected for temperature.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2020Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: MAQUET CARDIOPULMONARY GMBHInventors: Christian Loderer, Wesley Scott Ashton
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Publication number: 20200164132Abstract: A fluid flow sensing and bubble detecting apparatus includes a housing comprising a channel configured to receive a tube through which fluid flows; a sensor apparatus disposed within the housing, which includes a first sensor operable to measure flow rate of fluid and to detect bubbles in flowing fluid; and a temperature sensor operable to detect temperature of the flowing fluid; and a processor connected to receive fluid flow rate data obtained by the first sensor, to receive bubble detection data obtained by the first sensor, and to receive fluid temperature data obtained by the temperature sensor, wherein when a tube through which fluid flows is disposed in the channel of the housing, the first sensor measures the flow rate of the flowing fluid and detects bubbles therein, and the temperature sensor measures the temperature of the flowing fluid, and the processor calculates in a short period of time a fluid flow rate corrected for temperature.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2020Publication date: May 28, 2020Applicant: MAQUET CARDIOPULMONARY GmbHInventors: Christian LODERER, Wesley Scott ASHTON
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Patent number: 10583239Abstract: A fluid flow sensing and bubble detecting apparatus includes a housing comprising a channel configured to receive a tube through which fluid flows; a sensor apparatus disposed within the housing, which includes a first sensor operable to measure flow rate of fluid and to detect bubbles in flowing fluid; and a temperature sensor operable to detect temperature of the flowing fluid; and a processor connected to receive fluid flow rate data obtained by the first sensor, to receive bubble detection data obtained by the first sensor, and to receive fluid temperature data obtained by the temperature sensor, wherein when a tube through which fluid flows is disposed in the channel of the housing, the first sensor measures the flow rate of the flowing fluid and detects bubbles therein, and the temperature sensor measures the temperature of the flowing fluid, and the processor calculates in a short period of time a fluid flow rate corrected for temperature.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2016Date of Patent: March 10, 2020Assignee: MAQUET CARDIOPULMONARY GmbHInventors: Christian Loderer, Wesley Scott Ashton
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Publication number: 20190117865Abstract: An intravascular device for pumping blood includes a catheter comprising a membrane chamber located between a proximal end and a distal end of the catheter. An inflatable membrane is disposed within the membrane chamber. The intravascular device includes a first one-way valve and optionally a second one-way valve configured to permit blood flow in a first direction. The first one-way valve may be positioned proximal to the membrane chamber, and the second one-way valve may be positioned distal to the membrane chamber. Methods related to intravascular devices and their respective use are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Applicant: Datascope CorporationInventors: Daniel A. WALTERS, Abraham RONAI, Wesley Scott ASHTON, Paul A. NIGRONI
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Publication number: 20180344919Abstract: A clinical parameter calculation-simulation-monitoring system includes an interface configured to receive data input pertaining to one or more input parameters; a processor operably connected to receive data signals from the interface corresponding to the received data input pertaining to the one or more input parameters, wherein the processor calculates one or more output values based on the one or more input parameters, wherein the one or more output values pertain to clinically relevant outcome parameters; and a monitor display assembly operably connected to receive the one or more output values calculated by the processor, wherein the monitor display assembly includes a display configured for monitoring at least one of the one or more output values calculated by the processor.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2016Publication date: December 6, 2018Applicant: Maquet Cardiopulmonary GmbHInventors: Dwayne K. JONES, Paul A. NIGRONI, Wesley Scott ASHTON
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Publication number: 20180110913Abstract: A fluid flow sensing and bubble detecting apparatus includes a housing comprising a channel configured to receive a tube through which fluid flows; a sensor apparatus disposed within the housing, which includes a first sensor operable to measure flow rate of fluid and to detect bubbles in flowing fluid; and a temperature sensor operable to detect temperature of the flowing fluid; and a processor connected to receive fluid flow rate data obtained by the first sensor, to receive bubble detection data obtained by the first sensor, and to receive fluid temperature data obtained by the temperature sensor, wherein when a tube through which fluid flows is disposed in the channel of the housing, the first sensor measures the flow rate of the flowing fluid and detects bubbles therein, and the temperature sensor measures the temperature of the flowing fluid, and the processor calculates in a short period of time a fluid flow rate corrected for temperature.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2016Publication date: April 26, 2018Applicant: Maquet Cardiopulmonary AGInventors: Christian LODERER, Wesley Scott ASHTON
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Publication number: 20170102846Abstract: A customizable and intuitive user interface for medical systems and devices, such as cardiopulmonary bypass systems, perfusion systems, extracorporeal circulation apparatuses, and heart-lung machines, is provided, which allows for ease of access to critical patient data to facilitate blood perfusion and to monitor and regulate various physiological parameters of a patient and an extracorporeal blood flow circuit during surgical procedures, such as cardiopulmonary bypass and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2016Publication date: April 13, 2017Applicant: MAQUET Cardiopulmonary GmbHInventors: Ralph J. EBLER, Daniel MEDART, Aidan HYDE, Dwayne Kenneth JONES, Wesley Scott ASHTON
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Patent number: 8006516Abstract: The present invention discloses a tongue and mouth stud for dispensing a substance such as a chemical, breath freshener, pleasant flavor, or medication into the mouth of a wearer. This tongue and mouth stud includes a means for dispensing a substance comprised of an internal cavity for storing and dispensing the substance contained within through one or more openings in the surface of the tongue stud that are contiguous with the internal cavity. Furthermore, the means for dispensing a substance may include a sponge positioned within the internal cavity of the mouth and tongue stud.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2003Date of Patent: August 30, 2011Inventor: Wesley Scott Ashton
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Publication number: 20080071886Abstract: This invention relates to a method and system of operating an internet search engine with particular regard to granting permission to reproduce content from a web site. Also disclosed is a system for obtaining authority to copy content from a website accessible on an internet, as well as a method of granting permission for copying and reproduction of content from a website, and methods for licensing copying and reproduction.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2006Publication date: March 20, 2008Inventors: Wesley Scott Ashton, Rama Roberts, Roy Roberts
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Publication number: 20040089022Abstract: The present invention discloses a tongue and mouth stud for dispensing a substance such as a chemical, breath freshener, pleasant flavor, or medication into the mouth of a wearer. This tongue and mouth stud includes a means for dispensing a substance comprised of an internal cavity for storing and dispensing the substance contained within through one or more openings in the surface of the tongue stud that are contiguous with the internal cavity. Furthermore, the means for dispensing a substance may include a sponge positioned within the internal cavity of the mouth and tongue stud.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2003Publication date: May 13, 2004Inventor: Wesley Scott Ashton
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Patent number: 6675613Abstract: A tongue and mouth stud for dispensing a substance such as a chemical, breath freshener, pleasant flavor, or medication into the mouth of a wearer. This tongue and mouth stud includes structure for dispensing a substance comprised of an internal cavity for storing and dispensing the substance contained within through one or more openings in the surface of the tongue stud that are contiguous with the internal cavity. Furthermore, the structure for dispensing a substance may include a sponge positioned within the internal cavity of the mouth and tongue stud.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2001Date of Patent: January 13, 2004Inventor: Wesley Scott Ashton
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Publication number: 20030192344Abstract: The present invention discloses a hollow tongue and mouth stud that includes an electrical circuit. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the electrical circuit is an illumination circuit including a power source, an electrical sub-circuit electrically connected to the power source, and a light source such as an LED electrically connected to the electrical circuit. In one embodiment, the electrical circuit operates to power the light source in a constant fashion. In another embodiment, the electrical sub-circuit is a flasher circuit so that the electrical circuit operates to power the light source in an intermitent flashing manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2001Publication date: October 16, 2003Inventor: Wesley Scott Ashton
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Publication number: 20030046954Abstract: The present invention discloses a tongue and mouth stud for dispensing a substance such as a chemical, breath freshener, pleasant flavor, or medication into the mouth of a wearer. This tongue and mouth stud includes a means for dispensing a substance comprised of an internal cavity for storing and dispensing the substance contained within through one or more openings in the surface of the tongue stud that are contiguous with the internal cavity. Furthermore, the means for dispensing a substance may include a sponge positioned within the internal cavity of the mouth and tongue stud.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2001Publication date: March 13, 2003Inventor: Wesley Scott Ashton
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Patent number: 6454788Abstract: An oral pacifier apparatus is disclosed for use by infants and young children to promote soothing oral stimulation and for administering fluids and liquid medications. The pacifier apparatus includes a nipple, a shield, a removable access assembly, and a detachable, refillable reservoir. Furthermore, the nipple includes a linear array of nipple holes which directs fluid flow to physiologic gutters adjacent to the tongue of the user, thereby avoiding stimulating the gag reflex. The method of using the pacifier apparatus to treat dehydration is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2000Date of Patent: September 24, 2002Inventor: Wesley Scott Ashton
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Technetium 99m-N2S2-congo red complexes utilizing diamide dithiolate ligand systems for radioimaging
Patent number: 6379650Abstract: The present invention discloses a group of technetium 99m-N2S2-congo red complexes that utilize diamide dithiolate ligand systems to synthesize compounds for radioimaging. The complexes have the general formula: wherein R represents a diamide dithiolate ligand system and X represents a cation. Specifically, disclosed are two moieties, wherein the first moeity utilizes a 99mTc-4,5-bis(thioacetamido)pentanoyl(N2S2) ligand system conjugated to the congo red molecule. In a preferred embodiment, the second moeity utilizes a 4-[2,5,5-Trimethyl-4-aza-2-mercaptohexyl]-6,6-dimethyl-2-thiomorpholinone ligand system conjugated to the congo red molecule. Both moeities can be used for radioimaging amyloid in animals and man by either intravenous or intrathecal administration.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2001Date of Patent: April 30, 2002Inventor: Wesley Scott Ashton -
Patent number: 6268554Abstract: A comb mounting apparatus for a music box includes a frame, a plurality of musical combs, an actuator drum, and a comb mount assembly, wherein the comb mount assembly includes a base mount, a middle mount and a top mount for mounting, securing and positioning the musical combs relative to the drum actuator so that each musical comb is musically activated by the drum actuator to produce a duet. Further modification divides the middle mount into an upper middle mount and a lower middle mount to allow for additional musical combs to be mounted. Another modification of the comb mounting apparatus utilizes a first comb mount assembly and a second comb mount assembly, and this structure can be further modified to form a comb mounting arch. The invention provides a means for mounting a plurality of musical combs so that the combs may play a duet while minimizing space requirements and construction costs.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2000Date of Patent: July 31, 2001Inventor: Wesley Scott Ashton