Kathleen A Tremblay

US Patent:

8275441, Sep 25, 2012

Filed:

Oct 30, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/261134

Inventors:

Warren Copp - Chicopee MA, US
Erick Garstka - Westfield MA, US
Christopher Hyatt - South Hadley MA, US
Kathleen Tremblay - Westfield MA, US
Peter Meyer - Shrewsbury MA, US
Scott Coggins - Palmer MA, US
Lee Burnes - Wilbraham MA, US
David Selvitelli - Suffield CT, US

Assignee:

Tyco Healthcare Group LP - Mansfield MA

International Classification:

A61B 5/04
A61N 1/04
H01B 1/12

US Classification:

600396, 600395, 600372, 600391, 600392, 607152, 607153, 25251933

Abstract:

The present disclosure provides electrodes that possess components capable of indicating to an end-user when the electrode is in need of replacement. The electrode includes a substrate and a conductive composition on at least a portion of a surface of the substrate. The conductive composition includes at least one hydrogel and at least one component that precipitates from the hydrogel after repeated use of the electrode, thereby providing an indication to replace the electrode.

US Patent:

8280481, Oct 2, 2012

Filed:

Oct 30, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/261122

Inventors:

Warren Copp - Chicopee MA, US
Erick Garstka - Westfield MA, US
Christopher Hyatt - South Hadley MA, US
Kathleen Tremblay - Westfield MA, US

Assignee:

Tyco Healthcare Group LP - Mansfield MA

International Classification:

A61B 5/04
A61N 1/04
H01B 1/12

US Classification:

600396, 600395, 600372, 600391, 600392, 607152, 607153, 25251933

Abstract:

The present disclosure provides electrodes that possess components capable of indicating to an end-user when the electrode is in need of replacement. In embodiments, the electrodes include a hydrogel in combination with a pH indicator which changes its color or opacity upon repeated use of the electrode, thereby indicating an appropriate time for changing or replacing the electrode.

US Patent:

8428751, Apr 23, 2013

Filed:

Sep 21, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/886926

Inventors:

Erick Garstka - Westfield MA, US
David Selvitelli - Suffield CT, US
Kathleen Tremblay - Westfield MA, US
Caroline Gasiorski - Feeding Hills MA, US

Assignee:

Covidien LP - Mansfield MA

International Classification:

A61N 1/04

US Classification:

607142

Abstract:

According to an aspect of the present disclosure, an automatic external defibrillator configured to deliver electrical pulses and/or shocks to a heart of a patient during a cardiac emergency is provided and includes a housing supporting an electrical connector; a defibrillator electrode delivery system supported on the housing; and a pair of defibrillation electrode pads supported by the defibrillator electrode delivery system. Each of the pair of defibrillation electrode pads is pre-connected to the electrical connector of the housing. A hydrogel layer of each defibrillation electrode pad is retained by the defibrillator electrode delivery system in such a manner so as to reduce a moisture vapor transmission rate thereof.

US Patent:

8548557, Oct 1, 2013

Filed:

Aug 12, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/855292

Inventors:

Erick Garstka - Westfield MA, US
Kathleen Tremblay - Westfield MA, US

Assignee:

Covidien LP - Mansfield MA

International Classification:

A61B 5/0408
A61N 1/04

US Classification:

600391, 600392, 600395, 600397, 607152

Abstract:

The present disclosure provides electrodes that possess hydrogels for contacting skin. In embodiments, an electrode of the present disclosure may include a substrate and a conductive composition on at least a portion of a surface of the substrate, the conductive composition including at least one hydrogel and at least one component capable of providing either a cooling or warming sensation upon contact with tissue of a patient. Methods for forming these hydrogels and electrodes are also provided.

US Patent:

8560043, Oct 15, 2013

Filed:

May 14, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/470942

Inventors:

David Selvitelli - Suffield CT, US
Mark J Callahan - Medway MA, US
Mark Tauer - Belchertown MA, US
Kathleen Tremblay - Westfield MA, US
Eliot Zaiken - Belchertown MA, US

Assignee:

Covidien LP - Mansfield MA

International Classification:

A61B 5/0408

US Classification:

600382, 600392, 600509, 439909

Abstract:

An ECG lead set including an ECG electrode assembly and a lead set hub. ECG electrode includes at least one electrode configured to receive biopotential signals from a patient, a plug connector for connecting said ECG electrode assembly, a web, connected between the at least one electrode and the plug connector and configured to form an electrical connection therebetween. The lead set hub includes at least one receptacle configured to receive the plug connector of the ECG electrode assembly.

US Patent:

8571627, Oct 29, 2013

Filed:

May 14, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/471042

Inventors:

Kathleen Tremblay - Westfield MA, US
Linda Davis - Westfield MA, US
Heather Knight - E. Longmeadow MA, US
Peter Meyer - Shrewsbury MA, US
Mark J Callahan - Medway MA, US
Mark Tauer - Belchertown MA, US

Assignee:

Covidien LP - Mansfield MA

International Classification:

A61B 5/0408

US Classification:

600382, 600386, 600509

Abstract:

An ECG lead set assembly including a lead set hub and a retractable reel assembly retained within the lead set hub. The retractable reel assembly includes a reel member adapted for rotation within the lead set hub and an electrode lead wrapped about the reel member and having an electrical conductor for connecting to an electrode for receiving biopotential signals from a patient. The electrode lead is extendable from the reel member upon rotation within the lead set hub.

US Patent:

20080132106, Jun 5, 2008

Filed:

Dec 5, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/633709

Inventors:

Lee Burnes - Wilbraham MA, US
Scott Coggins - Palmer MA, US
Dawn Moore - Belchertown MA, US
Dave Selvitelli - Suffield CT, US
Mark Tauer - Belchertown MA, US
Kathleen Tremblay - Westfield MA, US

International Classification:

H01R 13/629
A61B 5/0408

US Classification:

439352, 600393

Abstract:

A method for coupling an ECG monitor with an incompatible ECG lead set includes the steps of providing an ECG adapter including an adapter body having at least one monitor connector adapted for coupling to an input of an ECG monitor and at least one lead set receptacle adapted for coupling to a connector of an ECG lead set incompatible with the input of the ECG monitor, coupling the at least one monitor connector of the adapter body with the input of the ECG monitor and coupling the at least one lead set receptacle of the adapter body with the connector of the ECG lead set to thereby electrically couple the ECG lead set with the ECG monitor.

US Patent:

20090088652, Apr 2, 2009

Filed:

Sep 28, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/904754

Inventors:

Kathleen Tremblay - Westfield MA, US

International Classification:

A61B 5/0402

US Classification:

600509

Abstract:

A garment is used to facilitate the placement of biomedical sensors or other electrodes on the body. The garment is comfortable and allows freedom of movement much like typical clothing. Textile based electrical components are included in the garment which are capable of transmitting an electrical signal to and from various external electrodes placed on the body. A textile based EMI shield protects the signals from electromagnetic interference. The garment may take any form such as a vest, sports bra, long sleeve shirt, bonnet, or other form and may provide access to an electrode placement site without requiring removal of the garment.