Peter J Doyle

US Patent:

8595639, Nov 26, 2013

Filed:

Nov 29, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/955523

Inventors:

Gary Milne - Louisville CO, US
Kirk Hensley - Dublin OH, US
Peter R. Doyle - Vista CA, US
Gardner Kimm - Carlsbad CA, US

Assignee:

Covidien LP - Mansfield MA

International Classification:

G06F 3/00
A62B 7/00
G08B 23/00

US Classification:

715771, 715808, 715809, 3405731, 340635, 12820418, 12820423

Abstract:

This disclosure describes systems and methods for monitoring ventilatory parameters, analyzing ventilatory data associated with those parameters, and providing useful notifications and/or recommendations to clinicians. For example, many clinicians may not easily identify or recognize data patterns and correlations indicative of a fluctuation in resistance during mechanical ventilation of a patient. Furthermore, clinicians may not easily determine potential causes for the fluctuation in resistance and/or steps for mitigating the fluctuation in resistance. According to embodiments, a ventilator may be configured to monitor and evaluate diverse ventilatory parameters to detect fluctuations in resistance and may issue suitable notifications and recommendations to the clinician based on potential causes of the fluctuation, ventilatory and/or patient data, etc. The suitable notifications and recommendations may further be provided in a hierarchical format such that the clinician may selectively access information regarding the fluctuation in resistance.

US Patent:

8607788, Dec 17, 2013

Filed:

Jun 30, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/826828

Inventors:

Gary Milne - Louisville CO, US
Kirk Hensley - Dublin OH, US
Peter R. Doyle - Vista CA, US
Gardner Kimm - Carlsbad CA, US

Assignee:

Covidien LP - Mansfield MA

International Classification:

A61M 16/00
G06F 3/00

US Classification:

12820421, 12820418, 12820523, 715700

Abstract:

This disclosure describes systems and methods for monitoring and evaluating ventilatory parameters, analyzing those parameters and providing useful notifications and recommendations to clinicians. That is, modern ventilators monitor, evaluate, and graphically represent multiple ventilatory parameters. However, many clinicians may not easily recognize data patterns and correlations indicative of certain patient conditions, changes in patient condition, and/or effectiveness of ventilatory treatment. Further, clinicians may not readily determine appropriate ventilatory adjustments that may address certain patient conditions and/or the effectiveness of ventilatory treatment. Specifically, clinicians may not readily detect or recognize the presence of Auto-PEEP during volume ventilation of a triggering patient exhibiting an obstructive component. According to embodiments, a ventilator may be configured to monitor and evaluate diverse ventilatory parameters to detect Auto-PEEP and may issue notifications and recommendations suitable for a triggering patient to the clinician when Auto-PEEP is implicated. The suitable notifications and recommendations may further be provided in a hierarchical format.

US Patent:

8607789, Dec 17, 2013

Filed:

Jun 30, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/826847

Inventors:

Gary Milne - Louisville CO, US
Kirk Hensley - Dublin OH, US
Peter R. Doyle - Vista CA, US
Gardner Kimm - Carlsbad CA, US

Assignee:

Covidien LP - Mansfield MA

International Classification:

A61M 16/00
G06F 3/00

US Classification:

12820421, 12820418, 12820523, 715700

Abstract:

This disclosure describes systems and methods for monitoring and evaluating ventilatory parameters, analyzing those parameters and providing useful notifications and recommendations to clinicians. That is, modern ventilators monitor, evaluate, and graphically represent multiple ventilatory parameters. However, many clinicians may not easily recognize data patterns and correlations indicative of certain patient conditions, changes in patient condition, and/or effectiveness of ventilatory treatment. Further, clinicians may not readily determine appropriate ventilatory adjustments that may address certain patient conditions and/or the effectiveness of ventilatory treatment. Specifically, clinicians may not readily detect or recognize the presence of Auto-PEEP during volume ventilation of a non-triggering patient exhibiting an obstructive component. According to embodiments, a ventilator may be configured to monitor and evaluate diverse ventilatory parameters to detect Auto-PEEP and may issue notifications and recommendations suitable for a non-triggering patient to the clinician when Auto-PEEP is implicated. The suitable notifications and recommendations may further be provided in a hierarchical format.

US Patent:

8607790, Dec 17, 2013

Filed:

Jun 30, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/827075

Inventors:

Gary Milne - Louisville CO, US
Kirk Hensley - Dublin OH, US
Peter R. Doyle - Vista CA, US
Gardner Kimm - Carlsbad CA, US

Assignee:

Covidien LP - Mansfield MA

International Classification:

A61M 16/00
G06F 3/00

US Classification:

12820421, 12820418, 12820523, 715700

Abstract:

This disclosure describes systems and methods for monitoring and evaluating ventilatory parameters, analyzing ventilatory data associated with those parameters, and providing useful notifications and/or recommendations to clinicians. Modern ventilators monitor, evaluate, and graphically represent a myriad of ventilatory parameters. However, many clinicians may not easily identify or recognize data patterns and correlations indicative of certain patient conditions, changes in patient condition, and/or effectiveness of ventilatory treatment. Further, clinicians may not readily determine appropriate ventilatory adjustments that may address certain patient conditions and/or the effectiveness of ventilatory treatment. Specifically, clinicians may not readily detect or recognize the presence of Auto-PEEP during various types of pressure ventilation of a patient exhibiting an obstructive component. According to embodiments, a ventilator may be configured to monitor and evaluate diverse ventilatory parameters to detect Auto-PEEP and may issue suitable notifications and recommendations to the clinician when Auto-PEEP is implicated.

US Patent:

8607791, Dec 17, 2013

Filed:

Jun 30, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/827130

Inventors:

Gary Milne - Louisville CO, US
Kirk Hensley - Dublin OH, US
Peter R. Doyle - Vista CA, US
Gardner Kimm - Carlsbad CA, US

Assignee:

Covidien LP - Mansfield MA

International Classification:

A61M 16/00
G06F 3/00

US Classification:

12820421, 12820418, 12820523, 715700

Abstract:

This disclosure describes systems and methods for monitoring and evaluating ventilatory parameters, analyzing ventilatory data associated with those parameters, and providing useful notifications and/or recommendations to clinicians. Modern ventilators monitor, evaluate, and graphically represent a myriad of ventilatory parameters. However, many clinicians may not easily identify or recognize data patterns and correlations indicative of certain patient conditions, changes in patient condition, and/or effectiveness of ventilatory treatment. Further, clinicians may not readily determine appropriate ventilatory adjustments that may address certain patient conditions and/or the effectiveness of ventilatory treatment. Specifically, clinicians may not readily detect or recognize the presence of Auto-PEEP during various types of pressure ventilation. According to embodiments, a ventilator may be configured to monitor and evaluate diverse ventilatory parameters to detect Auto-PEEP and may issue suitable notifications and recommendations to the clinician when Auto-PEEP is implicated.

US Patent:

8638200, Jan 28, 2014

Filed:

May 7, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/775565

Inventors:

Gary Milne - Louisville CO, US
Kirk Hensley - Dublin OH, US
Peter R. Doyle - Vista CA, US
Gardner Kimm - Carlsbad CA, US

Assignee:

Covidien LP - Mansfield MA

International Classification:

G08B 5/22

US Classification:

34028607, 12820418, 12820421, 12820423, 34053912, 3405731, 600323, 600529

Abstract:

This disclosure describes systems and methods for monitoring and evaluating ventilatory parameters, analyzing those parameters and providing useful notifications and recommendations to clinicians. That is, modern ventilators monitor, evaluate, and graphically represent a myriad of ventilatory parameters. However, many clinicians may not easily identify or recognize data patterns and correlations indicative of certain patient conditions, changes in patient condition, and/or effectiveness of ventilatory treatment. Further, clinicians may not readily determine appropriate ventilatory adjustments that may address certain patient conditions and/or the effectiveness of ventilatory treatment. Specifically, clinicians may not readily detect or recognize the presence of Auto-PEEP during volume ventilation of a non-triggering patient. According to embodiments, a ventilator may be configured to monitor and evaluate diverse ventilatory parameters to detect Auto-PEEP and may issue suitable notifications and recommendations to the clinician when Auto-PEEP is implicated. The suitable notifications and recommendations may further be provided in a hierarchical format.

US Patent:

20080080160, Apr 3, 2008

Filed:

Aug 14, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/838801

Inventors:

Gerald English - Glen Ellyn IL, US
Allan Zuehlsdorf - Sycamore IL, US
Peter Doyle - Los Altos CA, US
Aleksey Pirkhalo - Chicago IL, US

Assignee:

Laird Technologies, Inc. - Chesterfield MO

International Classification:

H05K 9/00

US Classification:

361818000

Abstract:

In one exemplary embodiment, an EMI shield assembly generally includes a frame adapted to be secured to a mounting surface, a cover attachable to the frame, and at least one resilient electrically-conductive member disposed on an inner side of the cover. The at least one resilient electrically-conductive member may be configured to contact at least one electrically-conductive surface on the mounting surface, to establish a current-conducting path from the electrically-conductive surface to the cover when the cover is attached to the frame. The at least one resilient electrically-conductive member may be configured to be compressed against at least one electrically-conductive surface on the mounting surface when the cover is attached to the frame. This compression may help provide an effective amount of contact pressure against the at least one electrically-conductive surface to establish a predetermined or desirable level of electrical conductivity.

US Patent:

20110271960, Nov 10, 2011

Filed:

May 7, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/775550

Inventors:

Gary Milne - Louisville CO, US
Kirk Hensley - Dublin OH, US
Peter R. Doyle - Vista CA, US
Gardner Kimm - Carlsbad CA, US

Assignee:

Nellcor Puritan Bennett LLC - Boulder CO

International Classification:

A61M 16/00
G06F 3/048

US Classification:

12820523, 12820418, 715809

Abstract:

This disclosure describes systems and methods for monitoring and evaluating ventilatory parameters, analyzing those parameters and providing useful notifications and recommendations to clinicians. That is, modern ventilators monitor, evaluate, and graphically represent a myriad of ventilatory parameters. However, many clinicians may not easily identify or recognize data patterns and correlations indicative of certain patient conditions, changes in patient condition, and/or effectiveness of ventilatory treatment. Further, clinicians may not readily determine appropriate ventilatory adjustments that may address certain patient conditions and/or the effectiveness of ventilatory treatment. Specifically, clinicians may not readily detect or recognize the presence of Auto-PEEP during volume ventilation of a triggering patient. According to embodiments, a ventilator may be configured to monitor and evaluate diverse ventilatory parameters to detect Auto-PEEP and may issue suitable notifications and recommendations to the clinician when Auto-PEEP is implicated. The suitable notifications and recommendations may further be provided in a hierarchical format.