Patents by Inventor William Wekell
William Wekell 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: 20150301717Abstract: The present invention is a novel method of generating and representing the status of various physiological parameters that are monitored for patients during hospitalization. The system of present invention allows healthcare providers to easily view, at a glance, the status or trend of a patient or a plurality of patients as well as any changes in the parameter values.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2015Publication date: October 22, 2015Inventors: William Wekell, Robert Boyer Koenig, Patricia Walters, Bob Steurer, Vicki Childress, Diane S. Paine, Kim Apker, Kyril Feldman, Al Roxin
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Patent number: 8956292Abstract: The present invention is a novel method of generating and representing the status of various physiological parameters that are monitored for patients during hospitalization. The system of present invention allows healthcare providers to easily view, at a glance, the status or trend of a patient or a plurality of patients as well as any changes in the parameter values.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2008Date of Patent: February 17, 2015Assignee: Spacelabs Healthcare LLCInventors: William Wekell, Robert Boyer Koenig, Patricia Walters, Bob Steurer, Vicki Childress, Diane S. Paine, Kim Apker, Kyril Feldman, Al Roxin
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Patent number: 8690771Abstract: The present invention is a novel method of generating and representing the status of various physiological parameters that are monitored for patients during hospitalization. The system of present invention allows healthcare providers to easily view, at a glance, the status of a plurality of patients as well as any changes in the parameter values.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2006Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Assignee: Spacelabs Healthcare, LLCInventors: William Wekell, Ken Bevins, Robert Boyer Koenig
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Publication number: 20100234759Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus and method for invasive bodily fluid pressure measurements using a pressure sensing assembly that is partially reusable. An embodiment includes a system for measuring a bodily pressure level having a support structure that includes at least one reusable pressure transducer that has a sensing face positioned on an exterior portion of the support structure, and a disposable pressure plenum having an inlet in fluid communication with a selected location within the body of a living being that is configured to be removably and slidably engaged with the support structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2010Publication date: September 16, 2010Inventors: William Wekell, Joseph Basta
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Patent number: 7704212Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus and method for invasive bodily fluid pressure measurements using a pressure sensing assembly that is partially reusable. An embodiment includes a system for measuring a bodily pressure level having a support structure that includes at least one reusable pressure transducer that has a sensing face positioned on an exterior portion of the support structure, and a disposable pressure plenum having an inlet in fluid communication with a selected location within the body of a living being that is configured to be removably and slidably engaged with the support structure.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2006Date of Patent: April 27, 2010Assignee: Spacelabs HealthcareInventors: William Wekell, Joseph Basta
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Publication number: 20080221930Abstract: A portable health data tool permits a health care provider to assimilate and display a plurality of health care data from a patient and to associate the data with patient identifying information all stored in a memory contained in the tool. The tool includes a code reader for reading patient information into the tool from a bar code or other coded tag. The tool is associated with a plurality of different data assimilation devices stored with the tool's housing, including but not limited to, instruments for measuring, temperature, blood pressure, two-finger or lead wire ECG data, pulse oximetry data, sound data and picture data obtained from an optional digital camera integrated within the housing. The tool further includes data receiver and/or transmitter ports, which may be wireless or cable ports, for transferring data between the health data tool and a separate computer system that stores patient records.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2007Publication date: September 11, 2008Applicant: Spacelabs Medical, Inc.Inventors: William Wekell, Robert Boyer Koenig, Joseph C. Basta
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Publication number: 20070293786Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus and method for invasive bodily fluid pressure measurements using a pressure sensing assembly that is partially reusable. An embodiment includes a system for measuring a bodily pressure level having a support structure that includes at least one reusable pressure transducer that has a sensing face positioned on an exterior portion of the support structure, and a disposable pressure plenum having an inlet in fluid communication with a selected location within the body of a living being that is configured to be removably and slidably engaged with the support structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2006Publication date: December 20, 2007Inventors: William Wekell, Joseph Basta
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Publication number: 20070213623Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus and method for positioning a transducer relative to a patient. In one embodiment, a transducer support having a fluid sensing transducer also includes an illuminator coupled to the support to generate visible radiation and to direct the visible radiation along a first optical axis. A reflective surface receives the visible radiation emitted along the first optical axis and directs the visible radiation along a second optical axis and onto an predetermined elevational position on a patient. In another embodiment, a method includes directing visible radiation in a first direction and onto a reflective surface that reflects the visible radiation in a second direction and towards the patient, projecting the visible radiation onto an external portion of the patient to form an illuminated area on the patient, and aligning the transducer with a predetermined elevation on the surface of a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2006Publication date: September 13, 2007Inventors: William Wekell, Andrew Nara
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Patent number: 7264510Abstract: The present invention is directed to a socket connector to couple electrical plugs to sockets mounted on circuit boards or cable ends. The socket connector includes a socket that receives an electrical plug and a socket silo. The silo may contain a beveled outer surface that receives a beveled face on the plug. The plug is held in the socket by latches disposed on the plug. The latches include pawls that fit within pawl receiving chambers in the socket and couple the plug to the socket. The latch and hinged section may rotate into a recessed section on the plug from an extended to a retracted position.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2005Date of Patent: September 4, 2007Assignee: Spacelabs Medical, Inc.Inventors: Robert B. Koenig, William Wekell
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Patent number: 7258566Abstract: The present invention is directed to a socket connector to couple electrical plugs to sockets mounted on circuit boards or cable ends. The socket connector includes a socket that receives an electrical plug and a socket silo. The silo may contain a beveled outer surface that receives a beveled face on the plug. The plug is held in the socket by latches disposed on the plug. The latches include pawls that fit within pawl receiving chambers in the socket and couple the plug to the socket. The latch and hinged section may rotate into a recessed section on the plug from an extended to a retracted position. A locking portion on the pawl and the receiving chamber may be angled to develop a desired pullout force.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2006Date of Patent: August 21, 2007Assignee: Spacelabs Medical, Inc.Inventors: Robert B. Koenig, William Wekell
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Patent number: 7198502Abstract: The present invention is directed to a socket connector to couple electrical plugs to sockets mounted on circuit boards or cable ends. The socket connector includes a socket that receives an electrical plug and a socket silo. The silo may contain a beveled outer surface that receives a beveled face on the plug. The plug is held in the socket by latches disposed on the plug. The latches include pawls that fit within pawl receiving chambers in the socket and couple the plug to the socket. The latch and hinged section may rotate into a recessed section on the plug from an extended to a retracted position.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2005Date of Patent: April 3, 2007Assignee: Datex Ohmeda, Inc.Inventors: Robert B. Koenig, William Wekell
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Patent number: 7179113Abstract: The present invention is directed to a socket connector to couple electrical plugs to sockets mounted on circuit boards or cable ends. The socket connector includes a socket that receives an electrical plug and a socket silo. The silo may contain a beveled outer surface that receives a beveled face on the plug. The plug is held in the socket by latches disposed on the plug. The latches include pawls that fit within pawl receiving chambers in the socket and couple the plug to the socket. The latch and hinged section may rotate into a recessed section on the plug from an extended to a retracted position. A locking portion on the pawl and the receiving chamber may be angled to develop a desired pullout force.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2005Date of Patent: February 20, 2007Assignee: Spacelabs Medical, Inc.Inventors: Robert B. Koenig, William Wekell
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Patent number: 7144268Abstract: The present invention is directed to a socket connector to couple electrical plugs to sockets mounted on circuit boards or cable ends. The socket connector includes a socket that receives an electrical plug and a socket silo. The silo may contain a beveled outer surface that receives a beveled face on the plug. The plug is held in the socket by latches disposed on the plug. The latches include pawls that fit within pawl receiving chambers in the socket and couple the plug to the socket. The latch and hinged section may rotate into a recessed section on the plug from an extended to a retracted position. A locking portion on the pawl and the receiving chamber may be angled to develop a desired pullout force.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2003Date of Patent: December 5, 2006Assignee: Spacelabs Medical, Inc.Inventors: Robert B. Koenig, William Wekell
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Publication number: 20060252307Abstract: The present invention is directed to a socket connector to couple electrical plugs to sockets mounted on circuit boards or cable ends. The socket connector includes a socket that receives an electrical plug and a socket silo. The silo may contain a beveled outer surface that receives a beveled face on the plug. The plug is held in the socket by latches disposed on the plug. The latches include pawls that fit within pawl receiving chambers in the socket and couple the plug to the socket. The latch and hinged section may rotate into a recessed section on the plug from an extended to a retracted position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2006Publication date: November 9, 2006Inventors: Robert Koenig, William Wekell
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Patent number: 7117590Abstract: The present invention is directed to a socket connector to couple electrical plugs to sockets mounted on circuit boards or cable ends. The socket connector includes a socket that receives an electrical plug and a socket silo. The silo may contain a beveled outer surface that receives a beveled face on the plug. The plug is held in the socket by latches disposed on the plug. The latches include pawls that fit within pawl receiving chambers in the socket and couple the plug to the socket. The latch and hinged section may rotate into a recessed section on the plug from an extended to a retracted position. A locking portion on the pawl and the receiving chamber may be angled to develop a desired pullout force.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2005Date of Patent: October 10, 2006Assignee: Datex Ohmeda, Inc.Inventors: Robert B. Koenig, William Wekell
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Publication number: 20060200009Abstract: The present invention is a novel method of generating and representing the status of various physiological parameters that are monitored for patients during hospitalization. The system of present invention allows healthcare providers to easily view, at a glance, the status of a plurality of patients as well as any changes in the parameter values.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2006Publication date: September 7, 2006Inventors: William Wekell, Ken Bevins, Robert Koenig
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Publication number: 20060040542Abstract: The present invention is directed to a socket connector to couple electrical plugs to sockets mounted on circuit boards or cable ends. The socket connector includes a socket that receives an electrical plug and a socket silo. The silo may contain a beveled outer surface that receives a beveled face on the plug. The plug is held in the socket by latches disposed on the plug. The latches include pawls that fit within pawl receiving chambers in the socket and couple the plug to the socket. The latch and hinged section may rotate into a recessed section on the plug from an extended to a retracted position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2005Publication date: February 23, 2006Inventors: Robert Koenig, William Wekell
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Publication number: 20060035505Abstract: The present invention is directed to a socket connector to couple electrical plugs to sockets mounted on circuit boards or cable ends. The socket connector includes a socket that receives an electrical plug and a socket silo. The silo may contain a beveled outer surface that receives a beveled face on the plug. The plug is held in the socket by latches disposed on the plug. The latches include pawls that fit within pawl receiving chambers in the socket and couple the plug to the socket. The latch and hinged section may rotate into a recessed section on the plug from an extended to a retracted position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2005Publication date: February 16, 2006Inventors: Robert Koenig, William Wekell
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Publication number: 20060035504Abstract: The present invention is directed to a socket connector to couple electrical plugs to sockets mounted on circuit boards or cable ends. The socket connector includes a socket that receives an electrical plug and a socket silo. The silo may contain a beveled outer surface that receives a beveled face on the plug. The plug is held in the socket by latches disposed on the plug. The latches include pawls that fit within pawl receiving chambers in the socket and couple the plug to the socket. The latch and hinged section may rotate into a recessed section on the plug from an extended to a retracted position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2005Publication date: February 16, 2006Inventors: Robert Koenig, William Wekell
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Publication number: 20060035506Abstract: The present invention is directed to a socket connector to couple electrical plugs to sockets mounted on circuit boards or cable ends. The socket connector includes a socket that receives an electrical plug and a socket silo. The silo may contain a beveled outer surface that receives a beveled face on the plug. The plug is held in the socket by latches disposed on the plug. The latches include pawls that fit within pawl receiving chambers in the socket and couple the plug to the socket. The latch and hinged section may rotate into a recessed section on the plug from an extended to a retracted position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2005Publication date: February 16, 2006Inventors: Robert Koenig, William Wekell