Michael J Anson

US Patent:

8186876, May 29, 2012

Filed:

Apr 20, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/426556

Inventors:

Matthew D. Mullin - Memphis NY, US
Michael J. Anson - Auburn NY, US
John A. Lane - Weedsport NY, US
David E. Quinn - Auburn NY, US
Ray D. Stone - Camillus NY, US

Assignee:

Welch Allyn, Inc. - Skaneateles Falls NY

International Classification:

G01J 5/00
G01K 15/00

US Classification:

374121, 374 1, 374 2, 374158, 600549

Abstract:

A tip assembly for an IR thermometer apparatus includes a heat sink having a heat sink cavity and a tip section and a fluid path and at least one hydraulic port. The tip assembly also includes an IR sensor mechanically seated in the tip section and thermally coupled to the heat sink. The tip assembly also includes an electrical connector configured to provide an electrical connection to the tip assembly. A fluid having a fluid temperature is introduced into the fluid path via the hydraulic port. The fluid causes the heat sink and the IR sensor to substantially reach one or more pre-determined temperatures by thermal conduction during calibration of the tip assembly. Another tip assembly having an internal heat source is described. Another tip assembly having an internal heat pump is described. A method to calibrate a tip assembly is also described.

US Patent:

20130023772, Jan 24, 2013

Filed:

Jul 19, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/186072

Inventors:

Matthew J. Kinsley - Liverpool NY, US
Michael J. Anson - Syracuse NY, US
John A. Lane - Weedsport NY, US
David E. Quinn - Auburn NY, US

International Classification:

A61B 5/01
A61B 6/00
G01J 5/00

US Classification:

600474, 374121, 600549

Abstract:

A temperature probe includes a shaft having a distal end, a proximal end, and a tip disposed at the distal end. The probe also includes an infrared sensor configured to measure a temperature of a structure disposed proximate the shaft. The probe further includes a temperature sensor disposed distal to the infrared sensor. The temperature sensor is configured to measure a body cavity temperature of a patient.

US Patent:

20130245457, Sep 19, 2013

Filed:

Mar 19, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/423785

Inventors:

Matthew J. Kinsley - Marcellus NY, US
David E. Quinn - Auburn NY, US
John A. Lane - Weedsport NY, US
Michael J. Anson - Syracuse NY, US
Matthew D. Mullin - Memphis NY, US
Eric Lawson - Auburn NY, US

International Classification:

A61B 5/01
A61B 6/00

US Classification:

600474, 600549

Abstract:

A temperature probe includes a handle and a shaft extending from the handle. The shaft includes a distal end, a proximal end, and a tip at the distal end. The temperature probe also includes a capacitance sensor disposed on one of the handle and the shaft, the capacitance sensor configured to measure a change in capacitance when positioned proximate a conductor. The temperature probe further includes a temperature sensor disposed on the shaft, the temperature sensor configured to measure a body cavity temperature of a patient.

US Patent:

20130245489, Sep 19, 2013

Filed:

Feb 4, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/758423

Inventors:

Matthew J. Kinsley - Marcellus NY, US
David E. Quinn - Auburn NY, US
John A. Lane - Weedsport NY, US
Michael J. Anson - Jordan NY, US
Eric Andreassen - Syracuse NY, US
John Delaney - Auburn NY, US
Scott A. Martin - Camillus NY, US

Assignee:

Welch Allyn. Inc. - Skaneateles Falls NY

International Classification:

A61B 5/01

US Classification:

600549

Abstract:

A temperature probe includes a handle and a shaft extending from the handle. The shaft includes a distal end, a proximal end, and a tip at the distal end. The temperature probe also includes a capacitance sensor disposed on one of the handle and the shaft, the capacitance sensor configured to measure a change in capacitance when positioned proximate a conductor. The temperature probe further includes a temperature sensor disposed on the shaft, the temperature sensor configured to measure a body cavity temperature of a patient.

US Patent:

20140046192, Feb 13, 2014

Filed:

Aug 8, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/569867

Inventors:

Matthew D. Mullin - Memphis NY, US
John A. Lane - Weedsport NY, US
David E. Quinn - Auburn NY, US
Michael J. Anson - Jordan NY, US

International Classification:

A61B 5/01
A61B 6/00

US Classification:

600474, 600549, 600407

Abstract:

A method of determining a temperature of a patient includes measuring a first temperature of the patient with a temperature device without contacting the patient with the device, and measuring a second temperature of the patient by contacting a measurement site of the patient with the device. The method also includes determining a temperature value indicative of a core temperature of the patient based on the first and second temperatures.

US Patent:

20180055371, Mar 1, 2018

Filed:

Oct 20, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/789233

Inventors:

- Skaneateles Falls NY, US
Matthew J. Kinsley - Marcellus NY, US
Eric Andreassen - Syracuse NY, US
David E. Quinn - Auburn NY, US
John A. Lane - Weedsport NY, US
John Delaney - Skaneateles Falls NY, US
Scott A. Martin - Skaneateles NY, US
Michael J. Anson - Canton NY, US

International Classification:

A61B 5/01
A61B 5/06
A61B 5/00

Abstract:

A temperature probe includes a handle and a shaft extending from the handle. The shaft includes a distal end, a proximal end, and a tip at the distal end. The temperature probe also includes a capacitance sensor disposed on one of the handle and the shaft, the capacitance sensor configured to measure a change in capacitance when positioned proximate a conductor. The temperature probe further includes a temperature sensor disposed on the shaft, the temperature sensor configured to measure a body cavity temperature of a patient.

US Patent:

20170035302, Feb 9, 2017

Filed:

Oct 21, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/331060

Inventors:

- Skaneateles Falls NY, US
Michael J. Anson - Canton NY, US
David E. Quinn - Auburn NY, US
John A. Lane - Weedsport NY, US

International Classification:

A61B 5/01
G01K 13/00
A61B 5/06

Abstract:

A method of determining a temperature of a patient includes determining a temperature associated with a measurement site of the patient with a temperature device, and without contacting the patient with the device. The method also includes estimating a temperature of the patient based at least in part on the temperature associated with the measurement site. The temperature device includes a sensing element configured to determine the temperature associated with the measurement site, an imaging device, and a controller configured to estimate the temperature of the patient based on the temperature associated with the measurement site.

US Patent:

20160150975, Jun 2, 2016

Filed:

Feb 5, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/017175

Inventors:

- Skaneateles Falls NY, US
Matthew J. Kinsley - Marcellus NY, US
Eric Andreassen - Syracuse NY, US
David E. Quinn - Auburn NY, US
John A. Lane - Weedsport NY, US
John Delaney - Skaneateles Falls NY, US
Scott A. Martin - Skaneateles NY, US
Michael J. Anson - Canton NY, US

International Classification:

A61B 5/01
A61B 5/06
A61B 5/00

Abstract:

A temperature probe includes a handle and a shaft extending from the handle. The shaft includes a distal end, a proximal end, and a tip at the distal end. The temperature probe also includes a capacitance sensor disposed on one of the handle and the shaft, the capacitance sensor configured to measure a change in capacitance when positioned proximate a conductor. The temperature probe further includes a temperature sensor disposed on the shaft, the temperature sensor configured to measure a body cavity temperature of a patient.