Mark D Lowe

US Patent:

6702764, Mar 9, 2004

Filed:

Dec 31, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/036139

Inventors:

Philip T. Dempster - Concord CA
Mark Lowe - Danville CA

Assignee:

Life Measurement, Inc. - Concord CA

International Classification:

A61B 5103

US Classification:

600587

Abstract:

Apparatus and methods relating to plethysmographic measurement of infant body composition are provided. A tray for receiving the infant subject to be measured is coupled to a sliding mechanism that slides the tray in and out of a plethysmographic measurement chamber, thereby reducing the footprint of said chamber and facilitating infant comfort during measurement. Further, an integrated weighing function is provided that determines the infants weight while conducting body composition measurements.

US Patent:

6910373, Jun 28, 2005

Filed:

Dec 31, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/036352

Inventors:

Philip T. Dempster - Concord CA, US
Mark Lowe - Danville CA, US

Assignee:

Life Measurement, Inc. - Concord CA

International Classification:

G01F017/00
E05D003/06
E05D007/04
E05C017/56

US Classification:

73149, 16235, 16238, 16240, 16245, 16246, 24303, 2922515, 292252

Abstract:

Apparatus and methods for generating repeatable closure of a volume measurement chamber are provided. More particularly, in one embodiment of the present invention, a dual articulating hinge is used to affix a chamber door to a volume measurement chamber, providing repeatable closure of a chamber door. In another embodiment of the invention, a laterally compliant magnetic latch is used to fasten a chamber door to a volume measurement chamber. In a third embodiment, a chamber door lid is mounted to a hinge bar via a ball joint, allowing the chamber door lid to self center about the chamber opening.

US Patent:

7022087, Apr 4, 2006

Filed:

Mar 26, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/402225

Inventors:

Philip T. Dempster - Concord CA, US
Michael V. Homer - Oakland CA, US
Mark Lowe - Danville CA, US
Alessandro Urlando - Sacramento CA, US

Assignee:

Life Measurement, Inc. - Concord CA

International Classification:

A61B 5/103

US Classification:

600587, 73149

Abstract:

Apparatus and methods relating to circulation of air within a plethysmographic measurement chamber are provided. An air circulation system, comprised of one or more pumps, is coupled to a plethysmographic measurement chamber using one or more inlet and exhaust tubes. The air circulation system renews the air within the measurement chamber using ambient air, or air derived from a controlled temperature environment.

US Patent:

8597217, Dec 3, 2013

Filed:

Dec 30, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/982266

Inventors:

Mark H. Lowe - Danville CA, US
Krister Bowman - Oakland CA, US

Assignee:

CoolSystems, Inc. - Concord CA

International Classification:

A61F 5/00

US Classification:

602 13, 602 23

Abstract:

A therapy wrap for treatment of at least a portion of an animate body having improved kink resistance. The therapy wrap may be selectively reinforced for improved kink resistance in only a portion of the wrap. The reinforcement may decrease the kink radius. The wrap may include a kink reducer in all or only a selected kink-prone region. The kink reducer may be selectively configured attachment points or spot welds. The therapy wrap may include a reinforcement layer of one or more discrete reinforcement members. The wrap may be formed by pre-tensioning the material layers while forming the fluid bladder and/or gas pressure bladder. The therapy wrap may be adapted to compensate for conditions that normally cause kinking of the wrap or buckling of the fluidic channels. Also disclosed are methods of manufacturing the wrap and methods of administering a temperature-controlled treatment to an anatomical body part.

US Patent:

20100139294, Jun 10, 2010

Filed:

Dec 5, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/329461

Inventors:

Mark Lowe - Danville CA, US
Krister Bowman - Oakland CA, US

International Classification:

F25D 3/00
F25B 41/04
F25B 49/00
G05D 23/00
A61F 7/00

US Classification:

62 56, 622593, 621961, 62126, 62157, 607108

Abstract:

A fluid chiller system supplying cold fluid to a therapeutic wrap, in which a minimum level of fluid flow is provided through the heat exchange coils to insure that the fluid in the coils does not freeze. A fluid flow meter or pressure sensor connected inline with the inlet port of the chiller unit measures a level of fluid flow. A controller is connected to the flow meter or pressure sensor and a bypass valve, wherein based on a signal from the flow meter or pressure sensor, the controller adjusts the bypass valve to provide a predetermined level of fluid flow into the inlet port of the chiller unit, in order to prevent the heat exchange coils from freezing, if the flow through the wrap is blocked.

US Patent:

20110098792, Apr 28, 2011

Filed:

Oct 22, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/910743

Inventors:

Mark H. Lowe - Danville CA, US
Krister Bowman - Oakland CA, US

International Classification:

A61F 7/00

US Classification:

607104

Abstract:

Temperature-controlled therapy wrap for treatment of at least a portion of an animate body including a fluid bladder including an inlet, an outlet, and at least one fluidic channel connecting the inlet to the outlet; and a thermal insulating member on the fluid bladder only directly adjacent the inlet and extending along the at least one fluidic channel. The therapy wrap may be adapted to compensate for a temperature delta in the wrap. The therapy wrap may include an insulating layer of one or more insulating members. The insulating layer is dimensioned and configured to have different coefficients of heat transfer. The insulating layer may have varying thicknesses and materials to achieve varying heat transfer rates. Also disclosed is a method of administering a temperature-controlled treatment to an anatomical body part.

US Patent:

20110098793, Apr 28, 2011

Filed:

Oct 22, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/910772

Inventors:

Mark H. Lowe - Danville CA, US
Krister Bowman - Oakland CA, US
Joseph Metro - Martinez CA, US

International Classification:

A61F 7/00

US Classification:

607104

Abstract:

A controlled temperature therapy system has a pump, a reservoir, and a therapy component. The reservoir has an inlet in communication with the therapy component and an outlet in communication with the pump. The reservoir may also include a baffle adjacent the outlet. The inlet may be a movable inlet, a nozzle or include a flow directing surface.

US Patent:

20110106023, May 5, 2011

Filed:

Nov 4, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/939986

Inventors:

Mark H. Lowe - Danville CA, US

International Classification:

A61F 7/08
A61F 7/10
A61M 35/00

US Classification:

604291, 607104

Abstract:

There are provided thermal treatment system that utilizes a rotating coupling between a heating or chilling unit that provides a heat transfer fluid and a heat exchange bladder used to provide therapy to a mammal. The use of the rotating coupling permits the mammal to move about in a stall, assume a sleeping position or exercise while still receiving therapy.