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  • SAFETY MEDICAL SWABS
    Publication number: 20230263671
    Abstract: A medical swab for medical diagnostic testing in provided herein. In particular, the medical swab may include a crumple zone configured to crumple, elastically deform, plastically deform, bend, flex, collapse, and/or give when an axial force and/or a radial force is applied to the medical swab. In some embodiments, a stem of the medical swab may retract into or extend from one or more bases. In some embodiments, the medical swab can include a telescoping mechanism configured to control retraction and/or extension of the stem. In some embodiments, the medical swab can include a color changing tip and/or a color changing stem.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2023
    Publication date: August 24, 2023
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. Schumm, Michael W. Ferro, JR., Michael J. Mina, James Thomas Heising
  • SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES FOR NON-HUMAN READABLE DIAGNOSTIC TESTS
    Publication number: 20220406458
    Abstract: Systems and methods for ensuring medical diagnostic test integrity are disclosed. In particular, systems and methods herein can be used to ensure compliance with testing procedures. Some embodiments provide systems and methods for verifying test results. According to some embodiments, test results can be non-human-readable results that can be interpreted by a computing system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2022
    Publication date: December 22, 2022
    Inventors: Michael W. Ferro, JR., Zachary Carl Nienstedt, Sam Miller, Marco Magistri, Nicholas Atkinson Kramer, James Thomas Heising
  • SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES FOR NON-HUMAN READABLE DIAGNOSTIC TESTS
    Publication number: 20230343453
    Abstract: Systems and methods for ensuring medical diagnostic test integrity are disclosed. In particular, systems and methods herein can be used to ensure compliance with testing procedures. Some embodiments provide systems and methods for verifying test results. According to some embodiments, test results can be non-human-readable results that can be interpreted by a computing system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2023
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Inventors: Michael W. Ferro, JR., Zachary Carl Nienstedt, Sam Miller, Marco Magistri, Nicholas Atkinson Kramer, James Thomas Heising
  • SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES FOR REMOTELY DEPLOYED DIAGNOSTIC TESTING
    Publication number: 20230086239
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to remote medical testing. Embodiments of this disclosure relate to systems, methods, and devices for providing remote medical testing services in developing regions or remote locations. Some embodiments include cost-shifting to enable users of remote medical testing services to shift data costs to a third party. Some embodiments include data transfer protocols for transmitting testing data to a remote server. Some embodiments include remotely-deployable testing apparatuses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2022
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Inventors: Mitchell MORRIS, Michael W. FERRO, Jr., Sam MILLER, Adam Charles Carlson, Zachary Carl Nienstedt
  • Systems, methods, and devices for non-human readable diagnostic tests
    Patent number: 11610682
    Abstract: Systems and methods for ensuring medical diagnostic test integrity are disclosed. In particular, systems and methods herein can be used to ensure compliance with testing procedures. Some embodiments provide systems and methods for verifying test results. According to some embodiments, test results can be non-human-readable results that can be interpreted by a computing system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: EMED LABS, LLC
    Inventors: Michael W. Ferro, Jr., Zachary Carl Nienstedt, Sam Miller, Marco Magistri, Nicholas Atkinson Kramer, James Thomas Heising
  • Systems, methods, and devices for non-human readable diagnostic tests
    Patent number: 11955239
    Abstract: Systems and methods for ensuring medical diagnostic test integrity are disclosed. In particular, systems and methods herein can be used to ensure compliance with testing procedures. Some embodiments provide systems and methods for verifying test results. According to some embodiments, test results can be non-human-readable results that can be interpreted by a computing system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: EMED LABS, LLC
    Inventors: Michael W. Ferro, Jr., Zachary Carl Nienstedt, Sam Miller, Marco Magistri, Nicholas Atkinson Kramer, James Thomas Heising
  • Remote diagnostic testing and treatment
    Patent number: 11869659
    Abstract: Systems and methods for facilitating self-administered medical diagnostic tests and receiving treatment based on the results of such tests. In some examples, a user may take a medical diagnostic test under the supervision of a proctor over a video conference connection. The proctor or the system can verify the results of the test. The system can enable treatment based on the results of the test by, for example, facilitating the generation, fulfillment, and delivery of medication.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: EMED LABS, LLC
    Inventors: Michael W. Ferro, Jr., Sam Miller, Colman Thomas Bryant, Zachary Carl Nienstedt, Marco Magistri, Adam Charles Carlson, Igor Javier Rodriguez, James Thomas Heising, John Ray Permenter
  • REMOTE DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND TREATMENT
    Publication number: 20220310253
    Abstract: Systems and methods for facilitating self-administered medical diagnostic tests and receiving treatment based on the results of such tests. In some examples, a user may take a medical diagnostic test under the supervision of a proctor over a video conference connection. The proctor or the system can verify the results of the test. The system can enable treatment based on the results of the test by, for example, facilitating the generation, fulfillment, and delivery of medication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2022
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventors: Michael W. Ferro, Jr., Sam Miller, Colman Thomas Bryant, Zachary Carl Nienstedt, Marco Magistri, Adam Charles Carlson, Igor Javier Rodriguez, James Thomas Heising, John Ray Permenter
  • REMOTE DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND TREATMENT
    Publication number: 20220310250
    Abstract: Systems and methods for facilitating self-administered medical diagnostic tests and receiving treatment based on the results of such tests. In some examples, a user may take a medical diagnostic test under the supervision of a proctor over a video conference connection. The proctor or the system can verify the results of the test. The system can facilitate treatment based on the results of the test by, for example, facilitating the generation, fulfillment, and delivery of medication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2022
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventors: Michael W. Ferro, JR., Sam Miller, Colman Thomas Bryant, Zachary Carl Nienstedt, Marco Magistri, Adam Charles Carlson, Igor Javier Rodriguez, James Thomas Heising, John Ray Permenter
  • REMOTE DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING
    Publication number: 20170000450
    Abstract: Systems and methods for performing remote diagnostic imaging. One system includes a stand-alone imaging station including a housing that includes a first housing module and a second housing module, a diagnostic imaging device, and a door. The first housing module and the second housing module are separate and configured to be assembled together. The diagnostic imaging device is contained within the housing and includes a radiation source and a radiation detector. The door is coupled to the housing and is configured to allow a patient to enter the housing. The door includes a lock configured to maintain the door in a locked state at least while the diagnostic imaging device captures the diagnostic image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2016
    Publication date: January 5, 2017
    Inventor: Michael W. Ferro, JR.
  • Remote diagnostic imaging
    Patent number: 9730670
    Abstract: Systems and methods for performing remote diagnostic imaging. One system includes a stand-alone imaging station including a housing that includes a first housing module and a second housing module, a diagnostic imaging device, and a door. The first housing module and the second housing module are separate and configured to be assembled together. The diagnostic imaging device is contained within the housing and includes a radiation source and a radiation detector. The door is coupled to the housing and is configured to allow a patient to enter the housing. The door includes a lock configured to maintain the door in a locked state at least while the diagnostic imaging device captures the diagnostic image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: Merge Healthcare Incorporated
    Inventor: Michael W. Ferro, Jr.
  • REMOTE DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING
    Publication number: 20170303886
    Abstract: Systems and methods for performing remote diagnostic imaging. One system includes a stand-alone imaging station including a first housing module and a diagnostic imaging device. The diagnostic imaging device is contained within the first housing module and includes a radiation source and a radiation detector. The imaging station also includes a door and a device. The door is coupled to the first housing module and configured to allow a patient to enter the first housing module. The device is configured to receive payment information for a diagnostic imaging procedure performed using the diagnostic imaging device. The device may be magnetic stripe reader, a bill pay unit, a user identification card dispenser, or a scanner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2017
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Inventor: Michael W. Ferro, JR.
  • Remote diagnostic imaging
    Patent number: 10368828
    Abstract: Systems and methods for performing remote diagnostic imaging. One system includes a stand-alone imaging station including a first housing module and a diagnostic imaging device. The diagnostic imaging device is contained within the first housing module and includes a radiation source and a radiation detector. The imaging station also includes a door and a device. The door is coupled to the first housing module and configured to allow a patient to enter the first housing module. The device is configured to receive payment information for a diagnostic imaging procedure performed using the diagnostic imaging device. The device may be magnetic stripe reader, a bill pay unit, a user identification card dispenser, or a scanner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Assignee: MERGE HEALTHCARE INCORPORATED
    Inventor: Michael W. Ferro, Jr.
  • HEALTH TESTING AND DIAGNOSTICS PLATFORM
    Publication number: 20220223300
    Abstract: Systems and methods for providing a universal platform for at-home health testing and diagnostics are provided herein. In particular, a health testing and diagnostic platform is provided to connect medical providers with patients and to generate a unique, private testing environment. In some embodiments, the testing environment may facilitate administration of a medical test to a patient with the guidance of a proctor. In some embodiments, the patient may be provided with step-by-step instructions for test administration by the proctor within a testing environment. The platform may display unique, dynamic testing interfaces to the patient and proctor to ensure proper testing protocols and accurate test result verification.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2021
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Inventors: Michael W. Ferro, JR., Sam Miller, Marco Magistri, Colman Thomas Bryant, Adam Charles Carlson, Zachary Carl Nienstedt, Chris Ensey
  • HEALTH TESTING AND DIAGNOSTICS PLATFORM
    Publication number: 20220270752
    Abstract: Systems and methods for providing a universal platform for at-home health testing and diagnostics are provided herein. In particular, a health testing and diagnostic platform is provided to connect medical providers with patients and to generate a unique, private testing environment. In some embodiments, the testing environment may facilitate administration of a medical test to a patient with the guidance of a proctor. In some embodiments, the patient may be provided with step-by-step instructions for test administration by the proctor within a testing environment. The platform may display unique, dynamic testing interfaces to the patient and proctor to ensure proper testing protocols and accurate test result verification.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2022
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Inventors: Michael W. Ferro, Jr., Sam Miller, Marco Magistri, Colman Thomas Bryant, Adam Charles Carlson, Zachary Carl Nienstedt, Chris Ensey
  • HEALTH TESTING AND DIAGNOSTICS PLATFORM
    Publication number: 20220223282
    Abstract: Systems and methods for providing a universal platform for at-home health testing and diagnostics are provided herein. In particular, a health testing and diagnostic platform is provided to connect medical providers with patients and to generate a unique, private testing environment. In some embodiments, the testing environment may facilitate administration of a medical test to a patient with the guidance of a proctor. In some embodiments, the patient may be provided with step-by-step instructions for test administration by the proctor within a testing environment. The platform may display unique, dynamic testing interfaces to the patient and proctor to ensure proper testing protocols and accurate test result verification.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2022
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Inventors: Michael W. Ferro, JR., Sam Miller, Marco Magistri, Colman Thomas Bryant, Adam Charles Carlson, Zachary Carl Nienstedt, Chris Ensey
  • HEALTH TESTING AND DIAGNOSTICS PLATFORM
    Publication number: 20230049589
    Abstract: Systems and methods for providing a universal platform for at-home health testing and diagnostics are provided herein. In particular, a health testing and diagnostic platform is provided to connect medical providers with patients and to generate a unique, private testing environment. In some embodiments, the testing environment may facilitate administration of a medical test to a patient with the guidance of a proctor. In some embodiments, the patient may be provided with step-by-step instructions for test administration by the proctor within a testing environment. The platform may display unique, dynamic testing interfaces to the patient and proctor to ensure proper testing protocols and accurate test result verification.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2022
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Inventors: Michael W. Ferro, JR., Sam Miller, Marco Magistri, Colman Thomas Bryant, Adam Charles Carlson, Zachary Carl Nienstedt, Chris Ensey
  • HEALTH TESTING AND DIAGNOSTICS PLATFORM
    Publication number: 20220230747
    Abstract: Systems and methods for providing a universal platform for at-home health testing and diagnostics are provided herein. In particular, a health testing and diagnostic platform is provided to connect medical providers with patients and to generate a unique, private testing environment. In some embodiments, the testing environment may facilitate administration of a medical test to a patient with the guidance of a proctor. In some embodiments, the patient may be provided with step-by-step instructions for test administration by the proctor within a testing environment. The platform may display unique, dynamic testing interfaces to the patient and proctor to ensure proper testing protocols and accurate test result verification.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2022
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Inventors: Michael W. Ferro, JR., Sam Miller, Marco Magistri, Colman Thomas Bryant, Adam Charles Carlson, Zachary Carl Nienstedt, Chris Ensey
  • HEALTH TESTING AND DIAGNOSTICS PLATFORM
    Publication number: 20220223280
    Abstract: Systems and methods for providing a universal platform for at-home health testing and diagnostics are provided herein. In particular, a health testing and diagnostic platform is provided to connect medical providers with patients and to generate a unique, private testing environment. In some embodiments, the testing environment may facilitate administration of a medical test to a patient with the guidance of a proctor. In some embodiments, the patient may be provided with step-by-step instructions for test administration by the proctor within a testing environment. The platform may display unique, dynamic testing interfaces to the patient and proctor to ensure proper testing protocols and accurate test result verification.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2022
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Inventors: Michael W. Ferro, JR., Sam Miller, Marco Magistri, Colman Thomas Bryant, Adam Charles Carlson, Zachary Carl Nienstedt, Chris Ensey
  • HEALTH TESTING AND DIAGNOSTICS PLATFORM
    Publication number: 20220223281
    Abstract: Systems and methods for providing a universal platform for at-home health testing and diagnostics are provided herein. In particular, a health testing and diagnostic platform is provided to connect medical providers with patients and to generate a unique, private testing environment. In some embodiments, the testing environment may facilitate administration of a medical test to a patient with the guidance of a proctor. In some embodiments, the patient may be provided with step-by-step instructions for test administration by the proctor within a testing environment. The platform may display unique, dynamic testing interfaces to the patient and proctor to ensure proper testing protocols and accurate test result verification.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2022
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Inventors: Michael W. Ferro, JR., Sam Miller, Marco Magistri, Colman Thomas Bryant, Adam Charles Carlson, Zachary Carl Nienstedt, Chris Ensey
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