John G Kent

US Patent:

6381492, Apr 30, 2002

Filed:

Apr 7, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/545665

Inventors:

Martin G. Rockwell - Sherwood OR 97140
Gregory D. Brink - McMinnville OR 97128
Jonathan N. Andrews - McMinnville OR 97128
David L. Burton - McMinnville OR 97128
Patricia A. Arand - McMinnville OR 97128
Nancy H. Forman - Beaverton OR 97008
Kenneth S. Rucker - Newberg OR 97132
John Kent - McMinnville OR 97132
Daniel J. Powers - Issaquah WA 98027

International Classification:

A61N 139

US Classification:

607 5, 607 60, 607 30

Abstract:

A defibrillator having infrared communication capability is provided. The wireless communications capability is implemented using infrared light or RF communications and standardized communications protocols such as the IrDA protocol to allow for ready communication between defibrillators such as during handoffs of patient along the Chain of Survival. The wireless communications network also allows for communications between a defibrillator and a host computer such as a palmtop for incident report generation after each handoff. Another embodiment of the present invention provides for a defibrillator having an infrared mode switch to allow for restricted access to advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) features of the defibrillator. A further embodiment of the present invention provides for a defibrillator having a remote training mode that is implemented via wireless communications. Another embodiment of the present invention provides for a defibrillator test system that is implemented via wireless communications.

US Patent:

6394126, May 28, 2002

Filed:

Jul 23, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/911220

Inventors:

Dan Lohde - Aliso Viejo CA
John Larry Kent - Moreno Valley CA
Alan Dawn - Murrieta CA

Assignee:

The Toro Company - Minneapolis MN

International Classification:

F16K 4300

US Classification:

13731501, 13731503

Abstract:

An irrigation valve comprises a valve housing made from a valve body joined to a valve bonnet by a plurality of attachment screws. The valve body and valve bonnet have an alignment rib received in an alignment notch when the body and bonnet are joined together such that the holes that receive the attachment screws are automatically aligned with one another. The attachment screws have a smooth portion adjacent a threaded portion such that the smooth portion when visible signals to the user that the attachment screws are clear of the valve body but are still captured in the valve bonnet. The valve includes a solenoid that may be remotely actuated to open the valve. An L-shaped actuator arm is also operatively connected to the solenoid for manually opening the valve with the upper portion of the actuator arm being closer to the user than in previous valves and thus easier to grip and turn. Finally, a metering pin in the valve has a flexible mounting which permits side-to-side motion in a metering hole in the valve member to allow the valve to be self cleaning.

US Patent:

6394413, May 28, 2002

Filed:

Jul 23, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/911210

Inventors:

Dan Lohde - Aliso Viejo CA
John Larry Kent - Moreno Valley CA
Alan Dawn - Murrieta CA

Assignee:

The Toro Company - Minneapolis MN

International Classification:

F16K 3102

US Classification:

25112903, 251 3002

Abstract:

An irrigation valve comprises a valve housing made from a valve body joined to a valve bonnet by a plurality of attachment screws. The valve body and valve bonnet have an alignment rib received in an alignment notch when the body and bonnet are joined together such that the holes that receive the attachment screws are automatically aligned with one another. The attachment screws have a smooth portion adjacent a threaded portion such that the smooth portion when visible signals to the user that the attachment screws are clear of the valve body but are still captured in the valve bonnet. The valve includes a solenoid that may be remotely actuated to open the valve. An L-shaped actuator arm is also operatively connected to the solenoid for manually opening the valve with the upper portion of the actuator arm being closer to the user than in previous valves and thus easier to grip and turn. Finally, a metering pin in the valve has a flexible mounting which permits side-to-side motion in a metering hole in the valve member to allow the valve to be self cleaning.

US Patent:

6405083, Jun 11, 2002

Filed:

Apr 7, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/545664

Inventors:

Martin G. Rockwell - Sherwood OR
Gregory D. Brink - McMinnville OR
Jonathan N. Andrews - McMinnville OR
David L. Burton - McMinnville OR
Patricia A. Arand - McMinnville OR
Nancy H. Forman - Beaverton OR
Kenneth S. Rucker - Newberg OR
John Kent - McMinnville OR
Daniel J. Powers - Issaquah WA

Assignee:

Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. - Eindhoven

International Classification:

A61N 139

US Classification:

607 5, 607 60, 128903

Abstract:

A defibrillator having infrared communication capability is provided. The wireless communications capability is implemented using infrared light or RF communications and standardized communications protocols such as the IrDA protocol to allow for ready communication between defibrillators such as during handoffs of patient along the Chain of Survival. The wireless communications network also allows for communications between a defibrillator and a host computer such as a palmtop for incident report generation after each handoff. Another embodiment of the present invention provides for a defibrillator having an infrared mode switch to allow for restricted access to advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) features of the defibrillator. A further embodiment of the present invention provides for a defibrillator having a remote training mode that is implemented via wireless communications. Another embodiment of the present invention provides for a defibrillator test system that is implemented via wireless communications.

US Patent:

6438417, Aug 20, 2002

Filed:

Apr 7, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/545210

Inventors:

Martin G. Rockwell - Sherwood OR
Gregory D. Brink - McMinnville OR
Jonathan N. Andrews - McMinnville OR
David L. Burton - McMinnville OR
Patricia A. Arand - McMinnville OR
Nancy H. Forman - Beaverton OR
Kenneth S. Rucker - Newberg OR
John Kent - McMinnville OR
Daniel J. Power - Issaquah WA

Assignee:

Koninklijke PHilips Electronics N.V. - Eindhoven

International Classification:

A61N 139

US Classification:

607 5, 607 60, 607 59, 607 27

Abstract:

A defibrillator having infrared communication capability is provided. The wireless communications capability is implemented using infrared light or RF communications and standardized communications protocols such as the IrDA protocol to allow for ready communication between defibrillators such as during handoffs of patient along the Chain of Survival. The wireless communications network also allows for communications between a defibrillator and a host computer such as a palmtop for incident report generation after each handoff. Another embodiment of the present invention provides for a defibrillator having an infrared mode switch to allow for restricted access to advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) features of the defibrillator. A further embodiment of the present invention provides for a defibrillator having a remote training mode that is implemented via wireless communications. Another embodiment of the present invention provides for a defibrillator test system that is implemented via wireless communications.

US Patent:

6455062, Sep 24, 2002

Filed:

Aug 21, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/935360

Inventors:

Orest Olejnik - Coto De Caza CA
Patrick M. Hughes - Aliso Viejo CA
John S. Kent - Newport Beach CA

Assignee:

Allergan, Inc. - Irvine CA

International Classification:

A61F 200

US Classification:

424423, 424422, 424426

Abstract:

An implant device is provided which incorporates a retinoid for improving the biocompatibility of the device in tissue. The device may be bioerodible for the purpose of systemically or locally releasing a therapeutic agent in tissue or it may be a permanent implant which includes a surface treated with a retinoid for increasing the biocompatibility thereof.

US Patent:

6537568, Mar 25, 2003

Filed:

Oct 17, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/982219

Inventors:

Orest Olejnik - Coto De Caza CA
Patrick M. Hughes - Aliso Viejo CA
John S. Kent - Newport Beach CA

Assignee:

Allergan, Inc. - Irvine CA

International Classification:

A61F 202

US Classification:

424423, 6048901, 514725

Abstract:

An implant device is provided which incorporates a retinoid for improving the biocompatibility of the device in tissue. The device may be bioerodible for the purpose of systemically or locally releasing a therapeutic agent in tissue or it may be a permanent implant which includes a surface treated with a retinoid for increasing the biocompatibility thereof.

US Patent:

6557580, May 6, 2003

Filed:

Apr 2, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/115151

Inventors:

Dan Lohde - Aliso Viejo CA
John Larry Kent - Moreno Valley CA
Alan Dawn - Murrieta CA

Assignee:

The Toro Company - Minneapolis MN

International Classification:

B23P 1902

US Classification:

13731501, 13731503, 411 8, 411424, 411411, 292131

Abstract:

An irrigation valve comprises a valve housing made from a valve body joined to a valve bonnet by a plurality of attachment screws. The valve body and valve bonnet have an alignment rib received in an alignment notch when the body and bonnet are joined together such that the holes that receive the attachment screws are automatically aligned with one another. The attachment screws have a smooth portion adjacent a threaded portion such that the smooth portion when visible signals to the user that the attachment screws are clear of the valve body but are still captured in the valve bonnet. The valve includes a solenoid that may be remotely actuated to open the valve. An L-shaped actuator arm is also operatively connected to the solenoid for manually opening the valve with the upper portion of the actuator arm being closer to the user than in previous valves and thus easier to grip and turn. Finally, a metering pin in the valve has a flexible mounting which permits side-to-side motion in a metering hole in the valve member to allow the valve to be self cleaning.