Michael G Quinn

US Patent:

6355001, Mar 12, 2002

Filed:

May 13, 1996

Appl. No.:

08/645391

Inventors:

Michael D. Quinn - Plano TX
Mark L. Yelderman - Plano TX

Assignee:

Edwards Lifesciences Corporation - Irvine CA

International Classification:

A61B 500

US Classification:

600505, 600526

Abstract:

A thermodilution catheter having a heating filament which is fabricated so as to be thin and flexible enough to avoid contact with the patients blood. The heating filament is either inserted in a preformed catheter lumen, incorporated into a wall of the catheter body itself, or wrapped around the catheter body wall and surrounded by an external sheath. Generally, the covering of the heating filament is minimally thin so as to allow the heat from the heating filament to be transferred to the surrounding blood and to minimally increase the overall cross-sectional area. Since the heating filament does not directly touch the patients blood, the outer surface may be made smooth so as to prevent inducement of blood clots. In addition, the heating filament may be maintained at a safe temperature by forming the heating element of a flexible material having a high temperature coefficient of resistance, low thermal capacitance and high thermal conductivity. Preferably, the temperature coefficient of resistance of the material forming the heater filament is greater than 0.

US Patent:

6387052, May 14, 2002

Filed:

Apr 19, 1993

Appl. No.:

08/049231

Inventors:

Michael D. Quinn - Plano TX
Mark L. Yelderman - Plano TX

Assignee:

Edwards Lifesciences Corporation - Irvine CA

International Classification:

A61B 500

US Classification:

600505, 600526

Abstract:

A thermodilution catheter having a heating filament which is fabricated so as to be thin and flexible enough to avoid contact with the patients blood. The heating filament is either inserted in a preformed catheter lumen, incorporated into a wall of the catheter body itself, or wrapped around the catheter body wall and surrounded by an external sheath. Generally, the covering of the heating filament is minimally thin so as to allow the heat from the heating filament to be transferred to the surrounding blood and to minimally increase the overall cross-sectional area. Since the heating filament does not directly touch the patients blood, the outer surface may be made smooth so as to prevent inducement of blood clots. In addition, the heating filament may be maintained at a safe temperature by forming the heating element of a flexible material having a high temperature coefficient of resistance, low thermal capacitance and high thermal conductivity. Preferably, the temperature coefficient of resistance of the material forming the heater filament is greater than 0.

US Patent:

6485430, Nov 26, 2002

Filed:

Feb 21, 1996

Appl. No.:

08/603550

Inventors:

Michael D. Quinn - Plano TX
Mark L. Yelderman - Plano TX

Assignee:

Edwards LifeSciences Corporation - Irvine CA

International Classification:

A61B 500

US Classification:

600505, 600526

Abstract:

A thermodilution catheter having a heating filament which is fabricated so as to be thin and flexible enough to avoid contact with the patients blood. The heating filament is either inserted in a preformed catheter lumen, incorporated into a wall of the catheter body itself, or wrapped around the catheter body wall and surrounded by an external sheath. Generally, the covering of the heating filament is minimally thin so as to allow the heat from the heating filament to be transferred to the surrounding blood and to minimally increase the overall cross-sectional area. Since the heating filament does not directly touch the patients blood, the outer surface may be made smooth so as to prevent inducement of blood clots. In addition, the heating filament may be maintained at a safe temperature by forming the heating element of a flexible material having a high temperature coefficient of resistance, low thermal capacitance and high thermal conductivity. Preferably, the temperature coefficient of resistance of the material forming the heater filament is greater than 0.

US Patent:

7254946, Aug 14, 2007

Filed:

Apr 12, 1995

Appl. No.:

08/420503

Inventors:

Michael D. Quinn - Plano TX, US
Mark L. Yelderman - Plano TX, US

Assignee:

Edwards Lifesciences Corporation - Irvine CA

International Classification:

A61B 5/02

US Classification:

60505, 600526

Abstract:

A thermodilution catheter having a heating filament which is fabricated so as to be thin and flexible enough to avoid contact with the patient's blood. The heating filament is either inserted in a preformed catheter lumen, incorporated into a wall of the catheter body itself, or wrapped around the catheter body wall and surrounded by an external sheath. Generally, the covering of the heating filament is minimally thin so as to allow the heat from the heating filament to be transferred to the surrounding blood and to minimally increase the overall cross-sectional area. Since the heating filament does not directly touch the patient's blood, the outer surface may be made smooth so as to prevent inducement of blood clots. In addition, the heating filament may be maintained at a safe temperature by forming the heating element of a flexible material having a high temperature coefficient of resistance, low thermal capacitance and high thermal conductivity. Preferably, the temperature coefficient of resistance of the material forming the heater filament is greater than 0.

US Patent:

20020165774, Nov 7, 2002

Filed:

May 3, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/063605

Inventors:

Gaellen Quinn - Cedar Park TX, US
Michael Quinn - Cedar Park TX, US

International Classification:

G06F017/60

US Classification:

705/014000

Abstract:

Systems and methods for disseminating information in a manner that increases the reach of the information. In one embodiment, a plurality of relatively small advertisements are positioned in an advertising layout. This layout is published concurrently in a number of magazines which are preferably directed to people having similar interests and demographics. A replica of the layout is also provided on a web page. The advertisements in the layout comprise selectable objects that are linked to additional information relating to the respective advertisements.

US Patent:

20100241507, Sep 23, 2010

Filed:

Jul 2, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/217108

Inventors:

Michael Joseph Quinn - Austin TX, US
Darrell Jay Metcalf - Fillmore CA, US

International Classification:

G06Q 30/00
G06Q 10/00
G06Q 20/00
G06F 3/048

US Classification:

705 1442, 705 1443, 705 1447, 705 1454, 715777, 715786, 715835, 715781

Abstract:

A network-based, integrated advertising and data searching system, and method for implementing the system, the system enhances the advertising exposure probability of transaction-enabling, associative discernible content ‘ADC’ elements proximately arranged on a website by storing, accessing and displaying transaction-enabling ADC element-related files in accordance with search criteria which matches geographic-territory specific data-files and optionally matches, category or subject data-files. The ADC element-related files are configurable for display in one or more groupings or word-cloud like arrangements within a single user interface or webpage, and in one embodiment, display one or more transactionable offerings, for a product, service or activity associated with at least one advertiser/seller according to user-specified criteria, or in response to input made via a user input device in communication with browser-equipped apparatus. The ADC elements are co-locatable with inter-operable, and selectable co-locatable software application tools ‘CSATs’, and with selectable search user interface elements.

US Patent:

60366540, Mar 14, 2000

Filed:

Sep 23, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/311477

Inventors:

Michael D. Quinn - Plano TX
Jaime Siman - Santa Ana CA
Mark L. Yelderman - Plano TX

Assignee:

Baxter International Inc. - Deerfield IL

International Classification:

A61B 502

US Classification:

600526

Abstract:

A multi-lumen catheter capable of measuring cardiac output continuously, mixed venous oxygen saturation as well as other hemodynamic parameters. The catheter is also capable of undertaking therapeutic operations such as drug infusion and cardiac pacing. The catheter includes optical fibers for coupling to an external oximeter, an injectate port and thermistor for bolus thermodilution measurements, a heating element for inputting a heat signal and for coupling to an external processor for continuously measuring cardiac output, and a distal lumen for measuring pressure, withdrawing blood, guidewire passage or drug infusion. In a preferred embodiment, the catheter includes a novel lumen configuration permitting an additional infusion lumen for either fast drug infusion or cardiac pacing.

US Patent:

58579761, Jan 12, 1999

Filed:

Jun 7, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/485125

Inventors:

Michael D. Quinn - Plano TX
Mark L. Yelderman - Plano TX

Assignee:

Baxter International Inc. - Deerfield IL

International Classification:

A61B 500

US Classification:

600506

Abstract:

A thermodilution catheter having a heating filament which is fabricated so as to be thin and flexible enough to avoid contact with the patient's blood. The heating filament is either inserted in a preformed catheter lumen, incorporated into a wall of the catheter body itself, or wrapped around the catheter body wall and surrounded by an external sheath. Generally, the covering of the heating filament is minimally thin so as to allow the heat from the heating filament to be transferred to the surrounding blood and to minimally increase the overall cross-sectional area. Since the heating filament does not directly touch the patient's blood, the outer surface may be made smooth so as to prevent inducement of blood clots. In addition, the heating filament may be maintained at a safe temperature by forming the heating element of a flexible material having a high temperature coefficient of resistance, low thermal capacitance and high thermal conductivity. Preferably, the temperature coefficient of resistance of the material forming the heater filament is greater than 0. 001. OMEGA. /. OMEGA. -. degree. C.

Address:

7032 Roundrock Rd, Dallas, TX 75248

VIN:

1GNUCJE05AR244142

Make:

CHEVROLET

Model:

SUBURBAN

Year:

2010