Dan G Dimitriu

US Patent:

6361542, Mar 26, 2002

Filed:

May 17, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/573092

Inventors:

Dan G. Dimitriu - San Antonio TX
Merle M. Smith - San Antonio TX

Assignee:

Prism Enterprises, Inc. - San Antonio TX

International Classification:

A61B 1742

US Classification:

606123, 606119, 606121

Abstract:

An optical strain gauge is coupled to an obstetrical vacuum extractor to measure the tensile strain resulting from the application of an extraction force. The measured strain is transmitted to a readout device and converted to a readable indication of the force applied. The optical strain gauge may be of any suitable design, so long as the measured reading may be transmitted and converted to a readable indication of the applied force either before or at the readout device. Preferably, the strain gauge is connected with an optical fiber to the readout device. The strain gauge may be coupled to or molded to any portion of the extractor that exhibits a tensile or compressive force or bending as a result of the application of the extraction force. In the currently preferred design wherein a stem with a handle is coupled to the cup, a sensor is disposed about the stem between a flange on the stem and the handle, which is moveable along the stem, such that the sensor measures the compressive force between the handle and the flange.

US Patent:

6536056, Mar 25, 2003

Filed:

Nov 17, 1997

Appl. No.:

08/972209

Inventors:

John H. Vrzalik - San Antonio TX 78263
Alan Bartlett - New Braunfels TX 78132
Bruce Phillips - San Antonio TX 78232
Michael Stenberg - San Antonio TX 78240
Glenn C. Stroh - Marion TX 78123
Daniel A. Woehr - San Antonio TX 78249
Dan G. Dimitriu - San Antonio TX 78230

International Classification:

A61G 700

US Classification:

5615, 5624, 5618, 5613

Abstract:

A bariatric treatment system providing a comprehensive array of therapeutic services for the morbidly obese patient is disclosed. The treatment system generally comprises a stable bed frame upon which is mounted a low air loss therapeutic mattress system. Integrated hardware and software controls provide such therapies as pulsation, percussion, rotation, cardiac chair and Trendelenburg. Means are disclosed whereby the bariatric patient may safely and comfortably enter and exit the bed with relative ease. The bed is adaptable for transport within a hospital, including such features as a TRANSPORT MODE wherein the beds lateral axis is minimized and battery backup to maintain necessary therapies during patient transport. A plurality of control means are disclosed for simplification of caregiver workload and ease of patient utilization.

US Patent:

6892405, May 17, 2005

Filed:

Jun 28, 1996

Appl. No.:

08/672442

Inventors:

Dan Dimitriu - San Antonio TX, US
Alan L. Bartlett - New Braunfels TX, US

Assignee:

KCI Licensing, Inc. - San Antonio TX

International Classification:

A61G007/06
A61G007/057

US Classification:

5615, 5609, 5715, 5713

Abstract:

A therapeutic mattress system and bed are disclosed for providing a comprehensive system of pulmonary and skin care therapies for the critically ill, immobilized patient. The features provided include rotational therapy, percussion therapy and pulsation therapy on a critical care bed frame with a low air loss patient support, all of which are controlled with various types of feedback from particularized sensors in the bed.

US Patent:

6904631, Jun 14, 2005

Filed:

Jan 27, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/351711

Inventors:

John H. Vrzalik - San Antonio TX, US
Alan L. Bartlett - New Braunfels TX, US
Bruce Phillips - San Antonio TX, US
Michael Stenberg - San Antonio TX, US
Glenn C. Stroh - Marion TX, US
Daniel A. Woehr - San Antonio TX, US
Dan G. Dimitriu - San Antonio TX, US
Felipe Gonzalez - San Antonio TX, US

Assignee:

KCI Licensing, Inc. - San Antonio TX

International Classification:

A61G007/00

US Classification:

5615, 5624, 5618, 5613

Abstract:

A bariatric treatment system providing a comprehensive array of therapeutic services for the morbidly obese patient is disclosed. The treatment system generally comprises a stable bed frame upon which is mounted a low air loss therapeutic mattress system. Integrated hardware and software controls provide such therapies as pulsation, percussion, rotation, cardiac chair and Trendelenburg. Means are disclosed whereby the bariatric patient may safely and comfortably enter and exit the bed with relative ease. The bed is adaptable for transport within a hospital, including such features as a TRANSPORT MODE wherein the bed's lateral axis is minimized and battery backup to maintain necessary therapies during patient transport. A plurality of control means are disclosed for simplification of caregiver workload and ease of patient utilization.

US Patent:

7346945, Mar 25, 2008

Filed:

Jun 13, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/151042

Inventors:

Bruce Phillips - San Antonio TX, US
John H. Vrzalik - San Antonio TX, US
Alan Bartlett - New Braunfels TX, US
Felipe Gonzalez - San Antonio TX, US
Glenn C. Stroh - Marion TX, US
Michael Stenberg - San Antonio TX, US
Daniel A. Woehr - San Antonio TX, US
Dan G. Dimitriu - San Antonio TX, US

Assignee:

KCI Licensing, Inc. - San Antonio TX

International Classification:

A61G 7/018

US Classification:

5616, 5617

Abstract:

A bariatric treatment system providing a comprehensive array of therapeutic services for the morbidly obese patient is disclosed. The treatment system generally comprises a stable bed frame upon which is mounted a low air loss therapeutic mattress system. Integrated hardware and software controls provide such therapies as pulsation, percussion, rotation, cardiac chair and Trendelenburg. Means are disclosed whereby the bariatric patient may safely and comfortably enter and exit the bed with relative ease. The bed is adaptable for transport within a hospital, including such features as a TRANSPORT MODE wherein the bed's lateral axis is minimized and battery backup to maintain necessary therapies during patient transport. A plurality of control means are disclosed for simplification of caregiver workload and ease of patient utilization.

US Patent:

7418751, Sep 2, 2008

Filed:

Mar 12, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/097459

Inventors:

Alan L. Bartlett - New Braunfels TX, US
Randall L. Ohman - San Antonio TX, US
Dan G. Dimitriu - San Antonio TX, US

Assignee:

KCI Licensing, Inc. - San Antonio TX

International Classification:

A61G 7/00
A61G 7/057

US Classification:

5609, 5615, 5424

Abstract:

An apparatus adjusts the pressures of a therapeutic mattress surface in accordance with the angular position of that surface. The apparatus comprises an angular position sensor and a rotation sensor which are housed together in an enclosure having a top surface in the form of a circular plate. The circular plate mounts either on the surface of the mattress or on the bottom of a bed frame supporting the mattress. The angular position and rotation sensors measure the horizontal plane referenced perpendicular to the direction of the force of gravity. The apparatus further comprises a controller blower valve assembly which processes data received from the angular position and rotation sensors to maintain, increase, or decrease the pressures within the mattress.

US Patent:

59680555, Oct 19, 1999

Filed:

May 11, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/076176

Inventors:

Dan G. Dimitriu - San Antonio TX

Assignee:

Prism Enterprises, Inc. - San Antonio TX

International Classification:

A61B 1742

US Classification:

606125

Abstract:

An amniotic membrane perforator comprising an elongated shaft portion having an arcuate bend at the proximal end of the shaft and a hook at the distal end of the shaft. A flag portion extends perpendicularly to the shaft substantially adjacent the distal end of the shaft, opposite the hook. The cross-section of an extended length of the shaft inward the distal end is substanially oval. During use, the physician's index finger is placed along the flat portion, and the thumb and second finger adjacent the oval cross-section portion.

US Patent:

59579315, Sep 28, 1999

Filed:

May 11, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/076293

Inventors:

Dan G. Dimitriu - San Antonio TX

Assignee:

Prism Enterprises, Inc. - San Antonio TX

International Classification:

A61B 1742

US Classification:

606123

Abstract:

An obstetrical vacuum extractor comprising a vacuum cup to which a disk assembly and attached traction cord are rotatably coupled. The cup has a protrusion extending from its base, and the disk assembly a bore for receiving the protrusion. The protrusion is then preferably ultrasonically welded to create a button to rotatably retain the disk assembly on the cup.

Address:

14211 Daylight Rdg, San Antonio, TX 78230

Phone:

2106964357

VIN:

KMHCM36C27U050515

Make:

HYUNDAI

Model:

ACCENT

Year:

2007