Anthony Antoine Butler

US Patent:

20050080345, Apr 14, 2005

Filed:

Aug 18, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/920999

Inventors:

Simon Finburgh - San Diego CA, US
Russell Hempstead - San Diego CA, US
Mark Perona - San Diego CA, US
Ronald Vidischak - Escondido CA, US
William Markle - Laguna Niguel CA, US
Allison Porreco - San Diego CA, US
Anthony Butler - San Diego CA, US

International Classification:

A61B005/02

US Classification:

600485000, 600501000

Abstract:

Improved apparatus and methods for non-invasively assessing one or more hemodynamic parameters associated with the circulatory system of a living organism. In one aspect, the invention comprises apparatus adapted to accurately place and maintain a sensor (e.g., tonometric pressure sensor) with respect to the anatomy of the subject, including an alignment apparatus which is separable from an adjustable fixture. The alignment apparatus moveably captures the sensor to, inter alia, facilitate coupling thereof to an actuator used to position the sensor during measurements. The alignment apparatus also advantageously allows the sensor position to be maintained when the fixture is removed from the subject, such as during patient transport. Methods for positioning the alignment apparatus and sensor, correcting for hydrostatic pressure effects, and providing treatment to the subject are also disclosed.

US Patent:

20080021334, Jan 24, 2008

Filed:

Jul 19, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/489908

Inventors:

Simon E. Finburgh - San Diego CA, US
Ronald J. Vidischak - Escondido CA, US
Anthony T. Butler - San Diego CA, US
Christopher M. Jones - San Francisco CA, US
David L. Eshbaugh - Cardiff CA, US
Stuart Karten - Venice CA, US
Steve Piorek - Los Angeles CA, US

International Classification:

A61B 5/02

US Classification:

600490

Abstract:

Improved apparatus and methods for non-invasively assessing one or more hemodynamic parameters associated with the circulatory system of a living organism. In one aspect, the invention comprises apparatus adapted to accurately place and maintain a sensor (e.g., tonometric pressure sensor) with respect to the anatomy of the subject, including an alignment apparatus which is separable from an adjustable fixture. The apparatus moveably captures the sensor to, inter alia, facilitate coupling thereof to an actuator used to position the sensor during measurements. In a second aspect, improved sensor apparatus is disclosed adapted to minimize the effects of shear during sensor movement and monitoring as well as maximize the lateral and proximal search area available to the sensor within the apparatus. Methods for positioning the alignment apparatus and sensor are also disclosed.

US Patent:

20090131806, May 21, 2009

Filed:

Oct 9, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/287630

Inventors:

Simon E. Finburgh - San Diego CA, US
Andrew S. Katayama - Cardiff-by-the-Sea CA, US
Ronald J. Vidischak - Escondido CA, US
Anthony T. Butler - San Diego CA, US
Kurt Blessinger - DelMar CA, US

International Classification:

A61B 5/021

US Classification:

600485

Abstract:

Improved apparatus and methods for non-invasively assessing one or more hemodynamic parameters associated with the circulatory system of a living organism. In one aspect, the invention comprises an apparatus adapted to automatically and accurately place and maintain a sensor (e.g., tonometric pressure sensor) with respect to the anatomy of the subject. The apparatus comprised of a sensor device removably coupled to an actuator which is used to position the sensor during measurements. Methods for positioning the alignment apparatus and sensor, and operating the apparatus, are also disclosed.

US Patent:

20110213255, Sep 1, 2011

Filed:

Feb 28, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/036878

Inventors:

Simon E. Finburgh - San Diego CA, US
Ronald J. Vidischak - Escondido CA, US
Anthony T. Butler - San Diego CA, US
Christopher M. Jones - San Francisco CA, US
David L. Eshbaugh - Cardiff CA, US
Stuart Karten - Venice CA, US
Steve Piorek - Los Angeles CA, US

International Classification:

A61B 5/022

US Classification:

600490

Abstract:

Improved apparatus and methods for non-invasively assessing one or more hemodynamic parameters associated with the circulatory system of a living organism. In one aspect, the invention comprises apparatus adapted to accurately place and maintain a sensor (e.g., tonometric pressure sensor) with respect to the anatomy of the subject, including an alignment apparatus which is separable from an adjustable fixture. The apparatus moveably captures the sensor to, inter alia, facilitate-coupling thereof to an actuator used to position the sensor during measurements. In a second aspect, improved sensor apparatus is disclosed adapted to minimize the effects of shear during sensor movement and monitoring as well as maximize the lateral and proximal search area available to the sensor within the apparatus. Methods for positioning the alignment apparatus and sensor are also disclosed.

US Patent:

20150011841, Jan 8, 2015

Filed:

Jul 14, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/331081

Inventors:

- San Diego CA, US
Andrew S. Katayama - Cardiff-by-the-Sea CA, US
Ronald J. Vidischak - Escondido CA, US
Anthony T. Butler - San Diego CA, US
Kurt Blessinger - Del Mar CA, US

International Classification:

A61B 5/00
A61B 5/021
A61B 5/0205

US Classification:

600301, 600300, 600485

Abstract:

Improved apparatus and methods for non-invasively assessing one or more hemodynamic parameters associated with the circulatory system of a living organism. In one aspect, the invention comprises an apparatus adapted to automatically and accurately place and maintain a sensor (e.g., tonometric pressure sensor) with respect to the anatomy of the subject. The apparatus comprised of a sensor device removably coupled to an actuator which is used to position the sensor during measurements. Methods for positioning the alignment apparatus and sensor, and operating the apparatus, are also disclosed.

Address:

980 Calypso Ln, Virginia Beach, VA 23454

VIN:

KNDMB233476166817

Make:

KIA

Model:

SEDONA

Year:

2007