Patents by Inventor Zoie Engman
Zoie Engman 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: 20240021286Abstract: A Wearable Cardiac Defibrillator (WCD) system is configured to be worn by a patient who carries a mobile communication device. The mobile communication device has a user interface that is configured to enable the patient to enter wireless inputs. The WCD system includes a communication module that is configured to establish a local commlink with the mobile communication device. The mobile communication device can receive shock data from the WCD system after a shock is applied to the patient, can determine a location of the WCD system based on a location of the mobile communication device, and can transmit the shock data and the location data to a central call center of a remote assistance system. The central call center can enhance the operation of the WCD system by contacting the patient, contacting and emergency contact, and/or contacting a local emergency medical system (EMS).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2022Publication date: January 18, 2024Applicant: West Affum Holdings DACInventors: Steven E. Sjoquist, Angela Stewart, Zoie Engman Brent
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Publication number: 20230173287Abstract: In embodiments, a wearable medical system (WMS) for an ambulatory patient, which can be a wearable cardioverter defibrillator (WCD) system, analyzes the patient's ECG signal to generate a detection outcome. The WMS also has an ambulatory user interface that outputs a human-visible indication. A programming device, such as a PC, a tablet, etc., establishes a communication link with the WMS during an in-person session with the patient. The programming device may include a programming screen that reproduces the human-visible indication in real time. An advantage can be that the person programming the WMS need not strain to look also at the ambulatory user interface at the time they are looking at the programming device. Another advantage can be that the patient will recognize that he or she is better protected, and have their confidence in the WMS increased, and therefore better comply with wearing the WMS as required.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2023Publication date: June 8, 2023Applicant: WEST AFFUM HOLDINGS DACInventors: David Peter Finch, Zoie Engman, Steven E. Sjoquist, Angela M. Stewart, Pamela F. Breske, Jonathan Paul Niegowski, Laura Marie Gustavson
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Patent number: 11607554Abstract: In embodiments, a wearable medical system (WMS) for an ambulatory patient, which can be a wearable cardioverter defibrillator (WCD) system, analyzes the patient's ECG signal to generate a detection outcome. The WMS also has an ambulatory user interface that outputs a human-visible indication. A programming device, such as a PC, a tablet, etc., establishes a communication link with the WMS during an in-person session with the patient. The programming device may include a programming screen that reproduces the human-visible indication in real time. An advantage can be that the person programming the WMS need not strain to look also at the ambulatory user interface at the time they are looking at the programming device. Another advantage can be that the patient will recognize that he or she is better protected, and have their confidence in the WMS increased, and therefore better comply with wearing the WMS as required.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2020Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: West Affum Holdings DACInventors: David Peter Finch, Zoie Engman, Steven E. Sjoquist, Angela M. Stewart, Pamela Breske, Jonathan Paul Niegowski, Laura Marie Gustavson
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Patent number: 11291497Abstract: An ablation needle apparatus (10) for delivering ablation energy (20) to a subject (40) comprising a hypotube with a proximal and distal end and having a hollow lumen, including a puncture member and a first electrode disposed at the distal end of the hypotube; a second electrode disposed within the hollow lumen; and a first ring member disposed about the second electrode and slidably holding the second electrode apart from the first electrode; wherein the first ring member comprises a semipermeable structure that allows for the passage of a gas and resists the passage of a liquid from the distal end to the proximal end of the hypotube.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2017Date of Patent: April 5, 2022Assignee: Gyrus ACMI, Inc.Inventors: Brandon Shuman, Zoie Engman
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Publication number: 20210308475Abstract: In embodiments, a Wearable Cardiac Defibrillator (WCD) system is configured to be worn by an ambulatory patient. The WCD system includes a main user interface (UI) output device that can output an image, sound or vibration as a main message about a condition of the patient or the WCD system. The patient may further carry a peripheral device that can also output an image, sound or vibration as a peripheral message about the condition. The peripheral message may mirror the main message at least in part, amplify it, and so on. The availability of the peripheral message provides the patient with the opportunity to better perceive the main message, and the flexibility to receive and react to it discreetly, learn more about the condition, and so on.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2021Publication date: October 7, 2021Applicant: West Affum Holdings Corp.Inventors: Zoie Engman, Aaron Piazza, Christoffer Peter Hart Hansen, David P. Finch, Laura M. Gustavson, Erik L. Schneider, Erick Roane, Amanda K. Hall
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Patent number: 11065463Abstract: In embodiments, a Wearable Cardioverter Defibrillator (WCD) system includes a support structure for the patient to wear, and components that the support structure maintains on the patient's body. The components include a defibrillator, associated electrodes, and so on. The defibrillator can operate in a WCD mode while the patient wears the support structure. The defibrillator can further operate in a different, AED mode, during which time the patient need not wear a portion of the support structure, or even the entire support structure. Sometimes the AED mode is a type of a fully automatic AED mode. Other times the AED mode is a type of a semi-automated AED mode, where an attendant is present to administer the shock; at such times, the patient may not even need to have electrodes attached. This way the patient is more comfortable for a longer time.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2018Date of Patent: July 20, 2021Assignee: West Affum Holdings Corp.Inventors: Brian D. Webster, Zoie Engman, Phillip D. Foshee, Jr., David P. Finch, Joseph L. Sullivan, Gregory T. Kavounas
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Patent number: 11040214Abstract: In embodiments, a Wearable Cardiac Defibrillator (WCD) system is configured to be worn by an ambulatory patient. The WCD system includes a main user interface (UI) output device that can output an image, sound or vibration as a main message about a condition of the patient or the WCD system. The patient may further carry a peripheral device that can also output an image, sound or vibration as a peripheral message about the condition. The peripheral message may mirror the main message at least in part, amplify it, and so on. The availability of the peripheral message provides the patient with the opportunity to better perceive the main message, and the flexibility to receive and react to it discreetly, learn more about the condition, and so on.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2019Date of Patent: June 22, 2021Assignee: West Affum Holdings Corp.Inventors: Zoie Engman, Aaron Piazza, Christoffer Peter Hart Hansen, David P. Finch, Laura M. Gustavson, Erik L. Schneider, Erick Roane, Amanda K. Hall
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Publication number: 20200346026Abstract: In embodiments, a wearable medical system (WMS) for an ambulatory patient, which can be a wearable cardioverter defibrillator (WCD) system, analyzes the patient's ECG signal to generate a detection outcome. The WMS also has an ambulatory user interface that outputs a human-visible indication. A programming device, such as a PC, a tablet, etc., establishes a communication link with the WMS during an in-person session with the patient. The programming device may include a programming screen that reproduces the human-visible indication in real time. An advantage can be that the person programming the WMS need not strain to look also at the ambulatory user interface at the time they are looking at the programming device. Another advantage can be that the patient will recognize that he or she is better protected, and have their confidence in the WMS increased, and therefore better comply with wearing the WMS as required.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2020Publication date: November 5, 2020Inventors: David Peter Finch, Zoie Engman, Steven E. Sjoquist, Angela M. Stewart, Pamela Breske, Jonathan Paul Niegowski, Laura Marie Gustavson
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Patent number: 10737104Abstract: In embodiments, a wearable medical system (WMS) for an ambulatory patient, which can be a wearable cardioverter defibrillator (WCD) system, analyzes the patient's ECG signal to generate a detection outcome. The WMS also has an ambulatory user interface that outputs a human-visible indication. A programming device, such as a PC, a tablet, etc., establishes a communication link with the WMS during an in-person session with the patient. The programming device may include a programming screen that reproduces the human-visible indication in real time. An advantage can be that the person programming the WMS need not strain to look also at the ambulatory user interface at the time they are looking at the programming device. Another advantage can be that the patient will recognize that he or she is better protected, and have their confidence in the WMS increased, and therefore better comply with wearing the WMS as required.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2018Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignee: West Affum Holdings Corp.Inventors: David Peter Finch, Zoie Engman, Steven E. Sjoquist, Angela M. Stewart, Pamela Breske, Jonathan Paul Niegowski, Laura Marie Gustavson
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Publication number: 20200030023Abstract: An ablation needle apparatus (10) for delivering ablation energy (20) to a subject (40) comprising a hypotube with a proximal and distal end and having a hollow lumen, including a puncture member and a first electrode disposed at the distal end of the hypotube; a second electrode disposed within the hollow lumen; and a first ring member disposed about the second electrode and slidably holding the second electrode apart from the first electrode; wherein the first ring member comprises a semipermeable structure that allows for the passage of a gas and resists the passage of a liquid from the distal end to the proximal end of the hypotube.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2017Publication date: January 30, 2020Inventors: Brandon Shuman, Zoie Engman
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Publication number: 20190321647Abstract: In embodiments, a wearable cardioverter defibrillator (WCD) system includes an electrode, a support structure configured to be worn by an ambulatory patient so as to maintain the electrode on the patient's body, and an energy storage module configured to store a charge that can be discharged via the electrode to deliver an electric shock to the patient. The WCD system further includes a divert actuator, for the patient to prevent an imminent discharge that is unnecessary. In some embodiments, actuating the divert actuator is overridden, for instance where it is inferred that the divert actuator is being actuated inadvertently. An advantage can be that a life-saving shock is thus not withheld. In some embodiments the divert actuator is used also for playing an instructional message, or for initiating long-term recording of an episode. An advantage can be that the patient needs to learn about fewer controls of the WCD system.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2019Publication date: October 24, 2019Inventors: Zoie Engman, Pamela Breske, David Finch, Erick Roane, Aaron Piazza
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Publication number: 20190269930Abstract: In embodiments, a Wearable Cardiac Defibrillator (WCD) system is configured to be worn by an ambulatory patient. The WCD system includes a main user interface (UI) output device that can output an image, sound or vibration as a main message about a condition of the patient or the WCD system. The patient may further carry a peripheral device that can also output an image, sound or vibration as a peripheral message about the condition. The peripheral message may mirror the main message at least in part, amplify it, and so on. The availability of the peripheral message provides the patient with the opportunity to better perceive the main message, and the flexibility to receive and react to it discreetly, learn more about the condition, and so on.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2019Publication date: September 5, 2019Inventors: Zoie Engman, Aaron Piazza, Christoffer Peter Hart Hansen, David P. Finch, Laura M. Gustavson, Erik L. Schneider, Erick Roane, Amanda K. Hall
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Publication number: 20190143131Abstract: In embodiments, a Wearable Cardioverter Defibrillator (WCD) system includes a support structure for the patient to wear, and components that the support structure maintains on the patient's body. The components include a defibrillator, associated electrodes, and so on. The defibrillator can operate in a WCD mode while the patient wears the support structure. The defibrillator can further operate in a different, AED mode, during which time the patient need not wear a portion of the support structure, or even the entire support structure. Sometimes the AED mode is a type of a fully automatic AED mode. Other times the AED mode is a type of a semi-automated AED mode, where an attendant is present to administer the shock; at such times, the patient may not even need to have electrodes attached. This way the patient is more comfortable for a longer time.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2018Publication date: May 16, 2019Inventors: Brian D. Webster, Zoie Engman, Phillip D. Foshee, JR., David P. Finch, Joseph L. Sullivan, Gregory T. Kavounas
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Publication number: 20190030350Abstract: In embodiments, a wearable medical system (WMS) for an ambulatory patient, which can be a wearable cardioverter defibrillator (WCD) system, analyzes the patient's ECG signal to generate a detection outcome. The WMS also has an ambulatory user interface that outputs a human-visible indication. A programming device, such as a PC, a tablet, etc., establishes a communication link with the WMS during an in-person session with the patient. The programming device may include a programming screen that reproduces the human-visible indication in real time. An advantage can be that the person programming the WMS need not strain to look also at the ambulatory user interface at the time they are looking at the programming device. Another advantage can be that the patient will recognize that he or she is better protected, and have their confidence in the WMS increased, and therefore better comply with wearing the WMS as required.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2018Publication date: January 31, 2019Inventors: David Peter Finch, Zoie Engman, Steven E. Sjoquist, Angela M. Stewart, Pamela Breske, Jonathan Paul Niegowski, Laura Marie Gustavson