Michael W O'Neil

US Patent:

7079252, Jul 18, 2006

Filed:

Jun 1, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/586692

Inventors:

Martin P. Debreczeny - Danville CA, US
Michael P. O'Neil - Sunnyvale CA, US

Assignee:

LifeScan, Inc. - Milpitas CA

International Classification:

G01B 9/02

US Classification:

356451

Abstract:

Methods and devices are provided for determining the presence and/or concentration of at least one analyte in a sample of low transmissivity. In the subject methods, a forward beam and a backward beam are produced by or introduced into an interferometer from at least one infrared radiation source. The forward beam is passed into the sample and then collected to produce a sample beam while the backward beam is passed into a reference and then collected to provide a reference beam. The sample and reference beams are recombined either optically into a null beam which is detected at a single detector or electronically nulled after detection on two separate detectors. The presence, and often amount, of at least one analyte in the sample is then derived from the detected null beam. Also provided are devices for practicing the above methods. The subject methods and devices are suitable for use in a variety of different applications, including the detection of the presence, and amount, of one or more blood analytes in a physiological sample, such as blood, tissue or derivatives thereof.

US Patent:

7231607, Jun 12, 2007

Filed:

Apr 18, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/418739

Inventors:

Shawn R. Neely - Sunnyvale CA, US
Lawrence Kesteloot - San Francisco CA, US
Margaret Novotny - San Francisco CA, US
Marion Buchenau - San Francisco CA, US
Sheila A. Foley - Sausalito CA, US
Michael O'Neil - San Francisco CA, US

Assignee:

Kaleidescope, Inc. - Mountain View CA

International Classification:

G06F 7/00
G06F 17/60

US Classification:

715747, 715821

Abstract:

A UI involving selection and display from a library of videos, including a “Mosaic” mode of operation, in which a primarily visual display is made of information about possible videos, with the effect that a user might select one such video in response to such visual display. The Mosaic includes an two-dimensional array of entries, each of which has visual information for that entry. The Mosaic collects relatively similar entries near to each other in the visual field seen by a user. The focus is centralized and emphasized, and has auxiliary information displayed for further understanding. The array is dynamically rearranged in response to change in focus and metadata about the entries. Relative weighting of that metadata is responsive to user choice. The array includes rows and columns each of which includes all possible entries, but offset by relatively prime values.

US Patent:

7246322, Jul 17, 2007

Filed:

Apr 18, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/418949

Inventors:

Shawn R. Neely - Sunnyvale CA, US
Lawrence Kesteloot - San Francisco CA, US
Margaret Novotny - San Francisco CA, US
Marion Buchenau - San Francisco CA, US
Sheila A. Foley - Sausalito CA, US
Michael O'Neil - San Francisco CA, US

Assignee:

Kaleidescope, Inc. - Mountain View CA

International Classification:

G06F 7/00
G06F 17/60

US Classification:

715747, 715821

Abstract:

A UI including a “Guide,” presenting a list of videos, having data fields relating to each entry, possibly including multiple data values for a single data field. When focusing on a single entry, the focused-upon entry is expanded and emphasized. The focused-upon entry is highlighted and centered, while other entries have lesser highlighting and centering. When a data field is selected, the focused-upon data field is emphasized (by highlighting, repositioning, or resizing), while other entries have lesser emphasis. Display changes might appear after a brief delay, or in response to further user command. When entries are sorted on selected data fields, entries with multiple data values for those fields are replicated, and the sorting letter is highlighted. The user can move individually down the list of entries, or skip to the next section with a different data value for a selected field.

US Patent:

7289837, Oct 30, 2007

Filed:

Oct 1, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/678040

Inventors:

Paul D. Mannheimer - Danville CA, US
Don Hannula - San Luis Obispo CA, US
Donald E. Bebout - Lake Oswego OR, US
Michael Patrick O'Neil - Sunnyvale CA, US

Assignee:

Nellcor Puritan Bennett Incorpoated - Pleasanton CA

International Classification:

A61B 5/00

US Classification:

600340

Abstract:

Forehead oximetry sensor devices and methods for determining physiological parameters using forehead oximetry sensors. One method includes placing an oximetry sensor on the forehead of a patient, such that the sensor is placed on the lower forehead region, above the eyebrow with the sensor optics placed lateral of the iris and proximal the temple; and operating the pulse oximeter to obtain the physiological parameter. In one aspect, the method also includes providing and placing a headband over the oximetry sensor, or alternately, the sensor is a headband-integrated sensor. The headband has an elastic segment sized to fit around the patient's head. The headband also includes a non-elastic segment that is smaller than and attached with the elastic segment. The non-elastic segment is sized to span a portion of the elastic segment when the elastic segment is stretched. In addition, the non-elastic segment is larger than the portion of the elastic segment it spans when the elastic segment is not stretched.

US Patent:

7811276, Oct 12, 2010

Filed:

Feb 20, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/389746

Inventors:

Michael P. O'Neil - Danville CA, US
David B. Swedlow - Danville CA, US

Assignee:

Nellcor Puritan Bennett LLC - Boulder CO

International Classification:

A61M 31/00

US Classification:

604504, 600349, 600309, 600353

Abstract:

A sensor is provided that is appropriate for transcutaneous detection of tissue or blood constituents. A sensor for tissue constituent detection may include a gas collection chamber with a conduit to a sensing component and a conduit from the sensing component to the chamber. A sensor as provided may also include a barrier layer to prevent water from infiltrating the sensor.

US Patent:

7822453, Oct 26, 2010

Filed:

Jul 28, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/495195

Inventors:

Paul D. Mannheimer - Danville CA, US
Don Hannula - San Luis Obispo CA, US
Donald E. Bebout - Lake Oswego OR, US
Michael Patrick O'Neil - Sunnyvale CA, US

Assignee:

Nellcor Puritan Bennett LLC - Boulder CO

International Classification:

A61B 5/1455
A61B 5/02

US Classification:

600323, 600324, 600502

Abstract:

Forehead oximetry sensor devices and methods for determining physiological parameters using forehead oximetry sensors. One method includes placing an oximetry sensor on the forehead of a patient, such that the sensor is placed on the lower forehead region, above the eyebrow with the sensor optics placed lateral of the iris and proximal the temple; and operating the pulse oximeter to obtain the physiological parameter. In one aspect, the method also includes providing and placing a headband over the oximetry sensor, or alternately, the sensor is a headband-integrated sensor. The headband has an elastic segment sized to fit around the patient's head. The headband also includes a non-elastic segment that is smaller than and attached with the elastic segment. The non-elastic segment is sized to span a portion of the elastic segment when the elastic segment is stretched. In addition, the non-elastic segment is larger than the portion of the elastic segment it spans when the elastic segment is not stretched.

US Patent:

7899509, Mar 1, 2011

Filed:

Jul 28, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/495792

Inventors:

Paul D. Mannheimer - Danville CA, US
Don Hannula - San Luis Obispo CA, US
Donald E. Bebout - Lake Oswego OR, US
Michael Patrick O'Neil - Sunnyvale CA, US

Assignee:

Nellcor Puritan Bennett LLC - Boulder CO

International Classification:

A61B 5/1455

US Classification:

600340, 600310, 600344

Abstract:

Forehead oximetry sensor devices and methods for determining physiological parameters using forehead oximetry sensors. One method includes placing an oximetry sensor on the forehead of a patient, such that the sensor is placed on the lower forehead region, above the eyebrow with the sensor optics placed lateral of the iris and proximal the temple; and operating the pulse oximeter to obtain the physiological parameter. In one aspect, the method also includes providing and placing a headband over the oximetry sensor, or alternately, the sensor is a headband-integrated sensor. The headband has an elastic segment sized to fit around the patient's head. The headband also includes a non-elastic segment that is smaller than and attached with the elastic segment. The non-elastic segment is sized to span a portion of the elastic segment when the elastic segment is stretched. In addition, the non-elastic segment is larger than the portion of the elastic segment it spans when the elastic segment is not stretched.

US Patent:

8062221, Nov 22, 2011

Filed:

Sep 30, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/241842

Inventors:

Martin P. Debreczeny - Danville CA, US
Joel Colburn - Walnut Creek CA, US
Michael P. O'Neil - Pleasanton CA, US

Assignee:

Nellcor Puritan Bennett LLC - Boulder CO

International Classification:

A61B 5/00

US Classification:

600309, 600345, 600353, 422 8201, 422 8205

Abstract:

A sensor for carbon dioxide detection may be adapted to have reduced water permeability. A sensor is provided that is appropriate for use in an aqueous medium. The sensor has a barrier with reduced water permeability, but that is permeable to carbon dioxide, that separates the sensor components from the aqueous medium.