Patent application number | Description | Published |
20130232752 | Method of Manufacturing a Transcutaneous Sensor - A method of manufacturing a transcutaneous electromagnetic signal sensor including an emitter and a detector. The emitter includes an emitter end face configured to emit a first electromagnetic radiation signal that enters Animalia tissue. The collector includes a detector end face configured to collect a second electromagnetic radiation signal that exits the Animalia tissue. The second electromagnetic radiation signal includes a portion of the first electromagnetic radiation signal that is at least one of reflected, scattered and redirected from the Animalia tissue. The second electromagnetic radiation signal monitors anatomical changes over time in the Animalia tissue. | 09-12-2013 |
20130232759 | Method of Manufacturing a Transcutaneous Sensor - A method of manufacturing a transcutaneous electromagnetic signal sensor including an emitter and a detector. The emitter includes an emitter end face configured to emit a first electromagnetic radiation signal that enters Animalia tissue. The detector includes a detector end face configured to collect a second electromagnetic radiation signal that exits the Animalia tissue. The second electromagnetic radiation signal includes a portion of the first electromagnetic radiation signal that is at least one of reflected, scattered and redirected from the Animalia tissue. The second electromagnetic radiation signal monitors anatomical changes over time in the Animalia tissue. | 09-12-2013 |
20130232760 | Method of Manufacturing a Transcutaneous Sensor - A method of manufacturing a transcutaneous electromagnetic signal sensor including an emitter and a detector. The emitter includes an emitter end face configured to emit a first electromagnetic radiation signal that enters Animalia tissue. The collector includes a detector end face configured to collect a second electromagnetic radiation signal that exits the Animalia tissue. The second electromagnetic radiation signal includes a portion of the first electromagnetic radiation signal that is at least one of reflected, scattered and redirected from the Animalia tissue. The second electromagnetic radiation signal monitors anatomical changes over time in the Animalia tissue. | 09-12-2013 |
20130237844 | Geometry of a Transcutaneous Sensor - A transcutaneous electromagnetic signal sensor includes an emitter and a collector. The emitter includes an emitter end face configured to emit a first electromagnetic radiation signal that enters Animalia tissue. The collector includes a detector end face configured to collect a second electromagnetic radiation signal that exits the Animalia tissue. The second electromagnetic radiation signal includes a portion of the first electromagnetic radiation signal that is at least one of reflected, scattered and redirected from the Animalia tissue. The second electromagnetic radiation signal monitors anatomical changes over time in the Animalia tissue. | 09-12-2013 |
20130237845 | Geometry of a Transcutaneous Sensor - A transcutaneous electromagnetic signal sensor includes an emitter and a collector. The emitter includes an emitter end face configured to emit a first electromagnetic radiation signal that enters Animalia tissue. The collector includes a detector end face configured to collect a second electromagnetic radiation signal that exits the Animalia tissue. The second electromagnetic radiation signal includes a portion of the first electromagnetic radiation signal that is at least one of reflected, scattered and redirected from the Animalia tissue. The second electromagnetic radiation signal monitors anatomical changes over time in the Animalia tissue. | 09-12-2013 |
20130237846 | Geometry of a Transcutaneous Sensor - A transcutaneous electromagnetic signal sensor includes an emitter and a collector. The emitter includes an emitter end face configured to emit a first electromagnetic radiation signal that enters Animalia tissue. The collector includes a detector end face configured to collect a second electromagnetic radiation signal that exits the Animalia tissue. The second electromagnetic radiation signal includes a portion of the first electromagnetic radiation signal that is at least one of reflected, scattered and redirected from the Animalia tissue. The second electromagnetic radiation signal monitors anatomical changes over time in the Animalia tissue. | 09-12-2013 |
20130237847 | Geometry of a Transcutaneous Sensor - A transcutaneous electromagnetic signal sensor includes an emitter and a collector. The emitter includes an emitter end face configured to emit a first electromagnetic radiation signal that enters Animalia tissue. The collector includes a detector end face configured to collect a second electromagnetic radiation signal that exits the Animalia tissue. The second electromagnetic radiation signal includes a portion of the first electromagnetic radiation signal that is at least one of reflected, scattered and redirected from the Animalia tissue. The second electromagnetic radiation signal monitors anatomical changes over time in the Animalia tissue. | 09-12-2013 |
20130237848 | Geometry of a Transcutaneous Sensor - A transcutaneous electromagnetic signal sensor includes an emitter and a collector. The emitter includes an emitter end face configured to emit a first electromagnetic radiation signal that enters Animalia tissue. The collector includes a detector end face configured to collect a second electromagnetic radiation signal that exits the Animalia tissue. The second electromagnetic radiation signal includes a portion of the first electromagnetic radiation signal that is at least one of reflected, scattered and redirected from the Animalia tissue. The second electromagnetic radiation signal monitors anatomical changes over time in the Animalia tissue. | 09-12-2013 |
20130237849 | Geometry of a Transcutaneous Sensor - A transcutaneous electromagnetic signal sensor includes an emitter and a collector. The emitter includes an emitter end face configured to emit a first electromagnetic radiation signal that enters Animalia tissue. The collector includes a detector end face configured to collect a second electromagnetic radiation signal that exits the Animalia tissue. The second electromagnetic radiation signal includes a portion of the first electromagnetic radiation signal that is at least one of reflected, scattered and redirected from the Animalia tissue. The second electromagnetic radiation signal monitors anatomical changes over time in the Animalia tissue. | 09-12-2013 |
20130237850 | Geometry of a Transcutaneous Sensor - A transcutaneous electromagnetic signal sensor includes an emitter and a detector. The emitter includes an emitter end face configured to emit a first electromagnetic radiation signal that enters Animalia tissue. The detector includes a detector end face configured to collect a second electromagnetic radiation signal that exits the Animalia tissue. The second electromagnetic radiation signal includes a portion of the first electromagnetic radiation signal that is at least one of reflected, scattered and redirected from the Animalia tissue. The second electromagnetic radiation signal monitors anatomical changes over time in the Animalia tissue. | 09-12-2013 |
20130237851 | Geometry of a Transcutaneous Sensor - A transcutaneous electromagnetic signal sensor includes an emitter and a collector. The emitter includes an emitter end face configured to emit a first electromagnetic radiation signal that enters Animalia tissue. The collector includes a detector end face configured to collect a second electromagnetic radiation signal that exits the Animalia tissue. The second electromagnetic radiation signal includes a portion of the first electromagnetic radiation signal that is at least one of reflected, scattered and redirected from the Animalia tissue. The second electromagnetic radiation signal monitors anatomical changes over time in the Animalia tissue. | 09-12-2013 |
20130237852 | Geometry of a Transcutaneous Sensor - A transcutaneous electromagnetic signal sensor includes an emitter and a collector. The emitter includes an emitter end face configured to emit a first electromagnetic radiation signal that enters Animalia tissue. The collector includes a detector end face configured to collect a second electromagnetic radiation signal that exits the Animalia tissue. The second electromagnetic radiation signal includes a portion of the first electromagnetic radiation signal that is at least one of reflected, scattered and redirected from the Animalia tissue. The second electromagnetic radiation signal monitors anatomical changes over time in the Animalia tissue. | 09-12-2013 |
20130237853 | Geometry of a Transcutaneous Sensor - A housing for a transcutaneous electromagnetic signal sensor including an emitter and a collector. The emitter includes an emitter end face configured to emit a first electromagnetic radiation signal that enters Animalia tissue. The collector includes a detector end face configured to collect a second electromagnetic radiation signal that exits the Animalia tissue. The second electromagnetic radiation signal includes a portion of the first electromagnetic radiation signal that is at least one of reflected, scattered and redirected from the Animalia tissue. The second electromagnetic radiation signal monitors anatomical changes over time in the Animalia tissue. | 09-12-2013 |
20130317368 | System for Mitigating the Effects of Tissue Blood Volume Changes to Aid in Diagnosing Infiltration or Extravasation in Animalia Tissue - A system including a sensor and a device coupled to the sensor. The sensor is configured to detect in Animalia tissue (i) a first electromagnetic radiation extinction dominated by absorption of a first wavelength and (ii) a second electromagnetic radiation extinction dominated by scattering of a second wavelength. The device is configured to aid in diagnosing at least one of infiltration and extravasation in the Animalia tissue based on the first and second electromagnetic radiation extinctions detected by the sensor. | 11-28-2013 |
20130317373 | System for Mitigating the Effects of Tissue Blood Volume Changes to Aid in Diagnosing Infiltration or Extravasation in Animalia Tissue - A system including a sensor and a device coupled to the sensor. The sensor is configured to detect in Animalia tissue (i) a first electromagnetic radiation extinction dominated by absorption of a first wavelength and (ii) a second electromagnetic radiation extinction dominated by scattering of a second wavelength. The device is configured to aid in diagnosing at least one of infiltration and extravasation in the Animalia tissue based on the first and second electromagnetic radiation extinctions detected by the sensor. | 11-28-2013 |
20130324854 | Method for Locating a Transcutaneous Sensor on Skin - A method to aid in diagnosing at least one of infiltration and extravasation in Animalia tissue includes moving a light sensor over an epidermis of the Animalia tissue and evaluating a light signal while moving the light sensor. The light sensor includes first and second waveguides. The first waveguide is configured to transmit a first light signal that enters the Animalia tissue through the epidermis. The second waveguide is configured to transmit a second light signal. The second light signal includes a portion of the first light signal that is at least one of reflected, scattered and redirected from the Animalia tissue through the epidermis. The second light signal is evaluated while moving the light sensor to identify a location on the epidermis that has a minimal presence of underlying veins in the Animalia tissue. | 12-05-2013 |
20130331707 | System for Locating a Transcutaneous Sensor on Skin - A system to locate veins for diagnosing at least one of infiltration and extravasation in Animalia tissue includes a sensor and a device coupled to the sensor. The sensor is configured to transmit first and second light signals. The first light signal is configured to enter the Animalia tissue, and the second light signal includes a portion of the first light signal that is at least one of reflected, scattered and redirected from the Animalia tissue. The device is configured to indicate, based on evaluating the second light signal, a minimal presence of the veins in the Animalia tissue overlaid by the infrared sensor. | 12-12-2013 |
20130338462 | System for Mitigating the Effects of Tissue Blood Volume Changes to Aid in Diagnosing Infiltration or Extravasation in Animalia Tissue - A system including a sensor and a device coupled to the sensor. The sensor is configured to detect in Animalia tissue (i) a first electromagnetic radiation extinction dominated by absorption of a first wavelength and (ii) a second electromagnetic radiation extinction dominated by scattering of a second wavelength. The device is configured to aid in diagnosing at least one of infiltration and extravasation in the Animalia tissue based on the first and second electromagnetic radiation extinctions detected by the sensor. | 12-19-2013 |
20130338511 | System and Method for Mitigating the Effects of Tissue Blood Volume Changes to Aid in Diagnosing Infiltration or Extravasation in Animalia Tissue - A system including a sensor and a device coupled to the sensor. The sensor is configured to detect in Animalia tissue (i) a first electromagnetic radiation extinction dominated by absorption of a first wavelength and (ii) a second electromagnetic radiation extinction dominated by scattering of a second wavelength. The device is configured to aid in diagnosing at least one of infiltration and extravasation in the Animalia tissue based on the first and second electromagnetic radiation extinctions detected by the sensor. | 12-19-2013 |
20130338512 | System and Method for Mitigating the Effects of Tissue Blood Volume Changes to Aid in Diagnosing Infiltration or Extravasation in Animalia Tissue - A system including a sensor and a device coupled to the sensor. The sensor is configured to detect in Animalia tissue (i) a first electromagnetic radiation extinction dominated by absorption of a first wavelength and (ii) a second electromagnetic radiation extinction dominated by scattering of a second wavelength. The device is configured to aid in diagnosing at least one of infiltration and extravasation in the Animalia tissue based on the first and second electromagnetic radiation extinctions detected by the sensor. | 12-19-2013 |
20140303474 | Device to Aid in Diagnosing Infiltration or Extravasation in Animalia Tissue - An aid to diagnosing at least one of infiltration and extravasation in Animalia tissue includes an optics bench and a controller. The optics bench includes a light emitting diode and a photodiode. The light emitting diode is configured to emit a first light signal, and the photodiode is configured to detect a second light signal. The second light signal includes a portion of the first light signal that is at least one of reflected, scattered and redirected from the Animalia tissue. The controller includes a processor, volatile memory and non-volatile memory. The non-volatile memory stores a sequence of values that correspond to the second light signal detected by the photodiode. The processor and volatile memory analyze the sequence of values according to an algorithm. | 10-09-2014 |
20140303475 | Device to Aid in Diagnosing Infiltration or Extravasation in Animalia Tissue - An aid to diagnosing at least one of infiltration and extravasation in Animalia tissue includes an optics bench and a controller. The optics bench includes a light emitting diode and a photodiode. The light emitting diode is configured to emit a first light signal, and the photodiode is configured to detect a second light signal. The second light signal includes a portion of the first light signal that is at least one of reflected, scattered and redirected from the Animalia tissue. The controller includes a processor, volatile memory and non-volatile memory. The non-volatile memory stores a sequence of values that correspond to the second light signal detected by the photodiode. The processor and volatile memory analyze the sequence of values according to an algorithm. | 10-09-2014 |
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20080290243 | BIRD FEEDER - A bird feeder that includes a bird feed holder having open top and bottom ends, a plurality of feeding ports disposed in a sidewall defining the holder, a plurality of perches each associated with an inlet of an associated feeding port and a removable base for engaging with the bottom end of the holder, the removable base having a closed position for sealing the bottom end of the holder so as to retain the bird feed therein and an open position in which the base is removed from the holder to enable access to the bottom end of the holder. One embodiment has a manually operated latch member supported by the base and supported for radial engagement so as to enable releasable securing of the removable base to the holder. In another embodiment a manually operated latch couples to a main body portion, the latch being supported for rotation with respect to the main body portion to releasably secure the base assembly to the housing. Also disclosed is a feeder support apparatus. | 11-27-2008 |
20080296453 | BIRD FEEDER - A bird feeder including a container or holder for holding bird feed that has both open top and bottom ends, a plurality of feeding ports, a plurality of perches, a removable base and a manually operated latch member supported by the base. The latch member includes a plurality of latch extensions for engagement with holes in the base and a plurality of fingers for releasable engagement with the port assemblies. The feed port assembly includes a port member, an insert member for engagement with the fastener and a container for securing the port member with the insert member. A mount supports the bird feeder from below. | 12-04-2008 |
20110067635 | BIRD FEEDER - A bird feeder that includes a bird feed holder having open top and bottom ends, a plurality of feeding ports disposed in a sidewall defining the holder, a plurality of perches each associated with an inlet of an associated feeding port and a removable base for engaging with the bottom end of the holder, the removable base having a closed position for sealing the bottom end of the holder so as to retain the bird feed therein and an open position in which the base is removed from the holder to enable access to the bottom end of the holder. One embodiment has a manually operated latch member supported by the base and supported for radial engagement so as to enable releasable securing of the removable base to the holder. In another embodiment a manually operated latch couples to a main body portion, the latch being supported for rotation with respect to the main body portion to releasably secure the base assembly to the housing. Also disclosed is a feeder support apparatus. | 03-24-2011 |