Gregory S Taylor

US Patent:

20220304871, Sep 29, 2022

Filed:

Jun 14, 2022

Appl. No.:

17/839884

Inventors:

- Kalamazoo MI, US
Krishna Sandeep Bhimavarapu - Kalamazoo MI, US
Fanqi Meng - Bentonville AR, US
Christopher J. Hopper - Kalamazoo MI, US
Thomas A. Puvogel - Kalamazoo MI, US
Gregory S. Taylor - Kalamazoo MI, US
Ryan Ross - New Carlisle IN, US

Assignee:

Stryker Corporation - Kalamazoo MI

International Classification:

A61G 1/02
A61G 7/05

Abstract:

Systems for facilitating movement of a patient transport apparatus are provided and include user input control device that includes a mode switch selectable between a longitudinal transport mode and a multidirectional mode and a driving assist device actuatable between at least one engaged state and a non-engaged state. The mode switch generates signals based on the selected mode and the driving assist device generates engaged or non-engaged signals which are received by a controller. The controller is configured to generate an output signal sent to a lift actuator, swivel actuator, and/or a powered drive system to assist a user in propelling the apparatus in a desired manner.

US Patent:

20210361474, Nov 25, 2021

Filed:

Aug 5, 2021

Appl. No.:

17/394869

Inventors:

- Kalamazoo MI, US
Gregory S. Taylor - Kalamazoo MI, US

International Classification:

A61F 7/00
A61F 7/02

Abstract:

A thermal control unit for delivering temperature-controlled fluid to one or more patient therapy devices (e.g. pads, blankets, etc.) that are in contact with a patient is disclosed. The thermal control unit includes a fluid circuit with an inlet and outlet, a reservoir, a heat exchanger, a pump, and a controller. The thermal control also includes any one or more of the following: (1) an air eliminator with an air filter for filtering air vented from the fluid circuit to the ambient surroundings; (2) a plug that moves in response to changing fluid levels and that fluidly isolates the air filter from the fluid; (3) a second air filter coupled to the reservoir; (4) a check valve to prevent fluid from back flowing into the reservoir; and/or (5) a liquid filter coupleable to the reservoir to filter liquid entering or exiting the reservoir.

US Patent:

20210060230, Mar 4, 2021

Filed:

Dec 26, 2017

Appl. No.:

16/957551

Inventors:

- Kalamazoo MI, US
Gregory S. Taylor - Kalamazoo MI, US

International Classification:

A61M 1/36
A61F 7/00
A61F 7/08
A61B 5/145
A61B 5/00
A61B 5/01

Abstract:

A thermal control system for controlling a temperature of a fluid delivered to a patient is provided. The system includes a thermal control unit having a fluid inlet and outlet, a circulation channel, a pump, a heat exchanger, a fluid temperature sensor and a controller that controls the heat exchanger in order to automatically bring a patients temperature to a target temperature. In some embodiments, the control unit includes a user interface adapted to receive a non-temperature patient parameter (e.g. BMI) that the controller uses, along with patient core temperature readings, to control the heat exchanger. The controller may also or alternatively control the heat exchanger based on both core and peripheral patient temperature readings. An auxiliary thermal therapy device for controlling a temperature of the patients blood, air breathed by the patient, and/or other fluid, may also be controlled by the thermal control unit.

US Patent:

20200000629, Jan 2, 2020

Filed:

Sep 11, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/567608

Inventors:

- Kalamazoo MI, US
Gregory S. Taylor - Kalamazoo MI, US

International Classification:

A61F 7/00
A61F 7/02

Abstract:

A thermal control unit for delivering temperature-controlled fluid to one or more patient therapy devices (e.g. pads, blankets, etc.) that are in contact with a patient is disclosed. The thermal control unit includes a fluid circuit with an inlet and outlet, a reservoir, a heat exchanger, a pump, and a controller. The thermal control also includes any one or more of the following: (1) an air eliminator with an air filter for filtering air vented from the fluid circuit to the ambient surroundings; (2) a plug that moves in response to changing fluid levels and that fluidly isolates the air filter from the fluid; (3) a second air filter coupled to the reservoir; (4) a check valve to prevent fluid from back flowing into the reservoir; and/or (5) a liquid filter coupleable to the reservoir to filter liquid entering or exiting the reservoir.

US Patent:

20190298590, Oct 3, 2019

Filed:

Mar 29, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/369125

Inventors:

- Kalamazoo MI, US
Krishna Sandeep Bhimavarapu - Kalamazoo MI, US
Fanqi Meng - Battle Creek MI, US
Christopher J. Hopper - Kalamazoo MI, US
Thomas Alan Puvogel - Kalamazoo MI, US
Gregory S. Taylor - Kalamazoo MI, US
Ryan Ross - Lawton MI, US

International Classification:

A61G 1/02
A61G 7/05

Abstract:

Systems for facilitating movement of a patient transport apparatus are provided and include user input control device that includes a mode switch selectable between a longitudinal transport mode and a multidirectional mode and a driving assist device actuatable between at least one engaged state and a non-engaged state. The mode switch generates signals based on the selected mode and the driving assist device generates engaged or non-engaged signals which are received by a controller. The controller is configured to generate an output signal sent to a lift actuator, swivel actuator, and/or a powered drive system to assist a user in propelling the apparatus in a desired manner.

US Patent:

20180214301, Aug 2, 2018

Filed:

Jan 26, 2018

Appl. No.:

15/880721

Inventors:

- Kalamazoo MI, US
Martin W. Stryker - Kalamazoo MI, US
Gregory S. Taylor - Kalamazoo MI, US
Christopher John Hopper - Kalamazoo MI, US

International Classification:

A61F 7/00
A61F 7/02

Abstract:

A thermal control system for controlling a temperature of a fluid delivered to a patient is provided. The thermal control system includes a cavity that removably receives a cartridge housing the fluid. The thermal control system includes a heat exchanger in thermal contact with at least one of the opposing walls of the cavity. The cartridge includes opposing surfaces defining a chamber therebetween for housing the fluid, the cartridge adapted to be removably received within the cavity. A biasing element is incorporated into the cartridge and adapted to bias the opposing cartridge surfaces away from one another and into contact with the opposing cavity walls. Contact between the cartridge surfaces and the cavity walls facilitates the transfer of thermal energy between the heat exchanger and the fluid housed within the cartridge.

US Patent:

20180098878, Apr 12, 2018

Filed:

Oct 10, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/729173

Inventors:

- Kalamazoo MI, US
Gregory S. Taylor - Kalamazoo MI, US
Andrew M. Bentz - Kalamazoo MI, US
Christopher John Hopper - Kalamazoo MI, US

International Classification:

A61F 7/00
A61F 7/02
B01D 29/56
B01D 29/60
B01D 29/90
B01D 35/143
C02F 1/00
C02F 1/50

Abstract:

A thermal control unit for delivering temperature-controlled fluid to one or more patient pads that are in contact with a patient is disclosed. The thermal control unit includes a fluid circuit with an inlet and outlet, a heat exchanger, a pump, and a controller. A fluid quality monitor is included in some embodiments to monitor a cleanliness of the circulating fluid and issue an alert if the cleanliness falls below a threshold. A valve may be included that is controlled by the controller based upon a measurement of the cleanliness of the circulating fluid and/or the passage of a predetermined amount of time. A second valve may also be included in some embodiments that selectively diverts fluid to an additional filter. The additional filter is used to determine if a cleaning action taken with respect to the circulating fluid was effective or not.

US Patent:

20180014967, Jan 18, 2018

Filed:

Jul 11, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/646847

Inventors:

- Kalamazoo MI, US
Gregory S. Taylor - Kalamazoo MI, US

International Classification:

A61F 7/00
A61F 7/02

Abstract:

A thermal control unit for delivering temperature-controlled fluid to one or more patient therapy devices (e.g. pads, blankets, etc.) that are in contact with a patient is disclosed. The thermal control unit includes a fluid circuit with an inlet and outlet, a reservoir, a heat exchanger, a pump, and a controller. The thermal control also includes any one or more of the following: (1) an air eliminator with an air filter for filtering air vented from the fluid circuit to the ambient surroundings; (2) a plug that moves in response to changing fluid levels and that fluidly isolates the air filter from the fluid; (3) a second air filter coupled to the reservoir; (4) a check valve to prevent fluid from back flowing into the reservoir; and/or (5) a liquid filter coupleable to the reservoir to filter liquid entering or exiting the reservoir.