Robert J Koch

US Patent:

20070180129, Aug 2, 2007

Filed:

Dec 9, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/298769

Inventors:

Craig Tolmie - Stoughton WI, US
Russell Ward - Stoughton WI, US
Susan Meyers - Stoughton WI, US
Robert Koch - Stoughton WI, US

International Classification:

G06F 15/16
G06Q 10/00
G06F 15/173
H04B 7/00

US Classification:

709230000, 705002000, 709238000, 370310000

Abstract:

A system and method for automatically adjusting medical displays is arranged to communicate medical information to a caregiver. The system includes at least one display for displaying medical information, a wireless communication device associated with the display and a wireless communication device associated with the caregiver. The wireless communication device associated with the display is arranged to realize if the wireless communication device associated with the caregiver, and thus the caregiver, is present in a predetermined area near the display. A controller associated with the display is arranged to automatically adjust at least one characteristic of the display based upon the realized presence of the caregiver. According to the method, the presence of the caregiver is detected when the caregiver enters the predetermined area near the display. At lease one characteristic of the display is thus adjusted automatically based upon the detected presence of the caregiver in the predetermined area.

US Patent:

56161158, Apr 1, 1997

Filed:

Jan 4, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/583203

Inventors:

David A. Gloyd - Columbia MD
Emigdio A. Uribe - Marriotsville MD
Robert J. Koch - Ellicott City MD
Harry E. Belsinger - Baltimore MD

Assignee:

Ohmeda Inc. - Liberty Corner NJ

International Classification:

A61B 1600

US Classification:

600 22

Abstract:

A heated humidifier for an infant incubator wherein the water in the water reservoir is heated by an active heater located above the surface of the water and a heat exchanger that transfers heat from the active heater and which extends downwardly to a point beneath the water surface to heat the water. In the preferred embodiment, the heat exchanger is an extruded member in the shape of an I-beam to transfer the heat from an electric heater above the surface of the water to heat the volume of water in the reservoir to create water vapor.

US Patent:

49368249, Jun 26, 1990

Filed:

May 15, 1987

Appl. No.:

7/050593

Inventors:

Robert J. Koch - Ellicott City MD
Anthony D. Buttitta - Ellicott City MD

Assignee:

The BOC Group, Inc. - New Providence NJ

International Classification:

A61G 1100

US Classification:

600 22

Abstract:

An infant incubator is disclosed having a hood that encloses the infant compartment. In the base of the incubator is the heating air and ducting means and which provides heated through an ever open outlet in the base and which heated air passes from the base through a flow path formed by the hood that circulates around the infant and re-enters the base through an inlet. That heated air is thus introduced into or along the access door in the front of the hood from the outlet and travels through or along the access door and through or along the hood around the infant and is returned to the base for recirculation. The hood itself is pivotally attached to the base at the rear of the incubator so that it can be opened from the front for complete access to the infant. The access door in the front of the hood is pivotally attached to the incubator base and can also be opened for access to the infant. When the access door is in its closed position, it forms part of the air path for the heated air.

US Patent:

53767616, Dec 27, 1994

Filed:

Jun 4, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/072794

Inventors:

Robert J. Koch - Ellicott City MD
Christopher Dykes - Odenton MD

Assignee:

Chmeda Inc. - Liberty Corner NJ

International Classification:

G01G 1900
G01G 2100

US Classification:

177145

Abstract:

An in bed infant scale for use with an infant care center and which may be slid underneath the infant platform of the infant care center while the infant is positioned within the center and which causes little disruption to the infant. The infant scale is thus movable from infant care center to infant care center conveniently. The infant scale is easily slid into the infant care center and raises the infant platform on which the infant is positioned such that the infant platform is raised off of its position on its supporting frame and becomes fully supported on the infant scale. Thus the infant scale can weigh the infant platform and the infant resting on that infant platform.

US Patent:

48096776, Mar 7, 1989

Filed:

Sep 14, 1987

Appl. No.:

7/096565

Inventors:

Michael H. Mackin - Columbia MD
Robert J. Koch - Ellicott City MD

Assignee:

The BOC Group, Inc. - Montvale NJ

International Classification:

A61F 700
F24H 906

US Classification:

600 22

Abstract:

A heater traverse mechanism used with an infant care center is disclosed. The traverse mechanism allows the heater that is focused on or about the infant positioned on the infant care center to be moved aside for better access to the infant, yet, as the heater is moved, the traverse mechanism automatically adjusts the heater such that its focus remains on the infant so that even at various points along a locus, the footprint of heat on or about the infant remains relatively constant.

US Patent:

58781900, Mar 2, 1999

Filed:

Feb 3, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/794716

Inventors:

David A. Gloyd - Columbia MD
Emigdio A. Uribe - Marriotsville MD
Robert J. Koch - Ellicott City MD
Harry E. Belsinger - Baltimore MD

Assignee:

Ohmeda Inc. - Liberty Corner NJ

International Classification:

A61H 3312
A61G 1100

US Classification:

392403

Abstract:

A heated humidifier for an infant incubator wherein the water in the water reservoir is heated by an active heater located above the surface of the water and a heat exchanger that transfers heat from the active heater and which extends downwardly to a point beneath the water surface to heat the water. In the preferred embodiment, the heat exchanger is an extruded member in the shape of an I-beam to transfer the heat from an electric heater above the surface of the water to heat the volume of water in the reservoir to create water vapor.

US Patent:

47733926, Sep 27, 1988

Filed:

May 13, 1987

Appl. No.:

7/050835

Inventors:

Robert J. Koch - Ellicott City MD

Assignee:

The BOC Group, Inc. - Montvale NJ

International Classification:

A61B 1900

US Classification:

128 1B

Abstract:

A handhole for use on an incubator is disclosed and which comprises only two main components, an injection molded frame attachable to the incubator by hand tightened screws and an injection molded door that is hingedly attached to the frame to pivot between open and closed positions. A bump or projection is formed on the side of the door or flange between the door and frame such that when the door is in its closed position, the bump is caught between the frame and door to cause bending of the door. By location and size of the bump, the amount of bending can be determined such that, when unlatched, the door will spring open a predetermined amount. Thus, the door's flexibility causes initial opening thereof without the need for springs or other accessories. As an added feature, the injected molded frame may include a flange for attaching a conventional wristlet thereto.

US Patent:

20150289090, Oct 8, 2015

Filed:

Jun 19, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/744529

Inventors:

- Schenectady NY, US
Russell C. Ward - Sun Prairie WI, US
Susan A. Meyers - Stoughton WI, US
Robert J. Koch - Stoughton WI, US

Assignee:

GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY - Schenectady NY

International Classification:

H04W 4/02
G06F 1/16

Abstract:

A system and method for automatically adjusting medical displays is arranged to communicate medical information to a caregiver. The system includes at least one display for displaying medical information, a wireless communication device associated with the display and a wireless communication device associated with the caregiver. The wireless communication device associated with the display is arranged to realize if the wireless communication device associated with the caregiver, and thus the caregiver, is present in a predetermined area near the display. A controller associated with the display is arranged to automatically adjust at least one characteristic of the display based upon the realized presence of the caregiver. According to the method, the presence of the caregiver is detected when the caregiver enters the predetermined area near the display. At lease one characteristic of the display is thus adjusted automatically based upon the detected presence of the caregiver in the predetermined area.