David A Fletcher

US Patent:

7734477, Jun 8, 2010

Filed:

Dec 28, 2004

Appl. No.:

11/023994

Inventors:

Eran Bellin - Teaneck NJ, US
David Fletcher - New York NY, US
Noah Geberer - Astoria NY, US

Assignee:

Montefiore Medical Center - Bronx NY

International Classification:

G06Q 10/00
G06Q 50/00

US Classification:

705 2

Abstract:

Systems and methods are provided for facilitating management of health care in medical facilities such as hospitals, clinics, emergency rooms, etc. , for example by monitoring and assessing the quality of patient care. Data is collected and operated on relating to medical conditions, treatment, cost, care, events, outcomes and results of treatments, and data representing the collective experience of similar patients is mined to discover opportunities to improve the quality of health care. Statistical and comparative data and reports including such and other information indicate a quality of care and provide epidemiologically cogent information. Quality of care may be considered as achieving desired or expected norms of performance, including success, in a timely fashion, and can be judged not just by what functionally happens during a patient instigated encounter, but also by long term outcomes evidenced by the patient's passage through the health care delivery system.

US Patent:

7917376, Mar 29, 2011

Filed:

Sep 12, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/209434

Inventors:

Eran Bellin - Teaneck NJ, US
David Fletcher - New York NY, US
Noah Geberer - Asloria NY, US

Assignee:

Montefiore Medical Center - Bronx NY

International Classification:

G06Q 10/00
G06Q 50/00

US Classification:

705 2

Abstract:

Systems and methods are provided for facilitating management of health care in medical facilities such as hospitals, clinics, emergency rooms, etc. , for example by monitoring and assessing the quality of patient care. Data is collected and operated on relating to medical conditions, treatment, cost, care, events, outcomes and results of treatments, and data representing the collective experience of similar patients is mined to discover opportunities to improve the quality of health care. Statistical and comparative data and reports including such and other information indicate a quality of care and provide epidemiologically cogent information. Quality of care may be considered as achieving desired or expected norms of performance, including success, in a timely fashion, and can be judged not just by what functionally happens during a patient instigated encounter, but also by long term outcomes evidenced by the patient's passage through the health care delivery system.

US Patent:

60589787, May 9, 2000

Filed:

Jul 17, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/682389

Inventors:

Stephen Paletta - Briarcliff Manor NY
Brian George - Annandale VA
David A. Fletcher - Armonk NY

International Classification:

F16L 55162

US Classification:

138 98

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for relining, repairing or reconstructing existing infrastructure pipeline systems that are new, structurally deficient or experiencing an excessive amount of exfiltration or infiltration, or converting new or damaged pipelines into dual-containment pipelines. A plurality of stock, high density polyethylene lining pipes having a cylindrical cross-section with a diameter up to 36 inches and lengths of 40-50 feet are joined together to a job specific length. The lining pipe is then heated to its flex temperature and gradually deformed to a reduced diameter. At the job site, the deformed lining pipe is inserted into the existing pipe and a controlled, pressurized environment is created therein for a period of time dependent on the pipe's length. Pressurized steam is first inserted to provide heat and internal pressure to expand the pipe. Then, compressed air is inserted to cool the pipe while maintaining the internal pressure to complete the expansion and set the pipe.