Shirley Pearl Grey

US Patent:

6640976, Nov 4, 2003

Filed:

Jun 12, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/879321

Inventors:

Judith Franks-Farah - Northbrook IL
Shirley P. Grey - Wauconda IL
Sylvia D. Aruffo - Highland Park IL
Carol A. Outland - Olympia Fields IL

Assignee:

CareGuide, Inc. - Gurnee IL

International Classification:

B65D 6900

US Classification:

206571, 206232, 206440

Abstract:

A method and system for performing intermittent male catheterization by a patient, a patients caregiver, or a health care provider are revealed. The system contains apparatus for at least one intermittent male catheterization and includes at least one male catheter, antibacterial soap, a lubricant, step-by step-instructions, and a container, where the above named items are positioned inside the container. The method includes self-care documentation for a medical professional to instruct a user in the use of the system and to keep a record that the instruction of the patient was performed.

US Patent:

6740068, May 25, 2004

Filed:

Apr 22, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/420093

Inventors:

Sylvia D. Aruffo - Highland Park IL
Shirley P. Grey - Wauconda IL
Judith Franks-Farah - Northbrook IL
Carol A. Outland - Olympia Fields IL

Assignee:

Careguide Systems, Inc. - Gurnee IL

International Classification:

A61F 544

US Classification:

604355, 604541, 206570

Abstract:

A patient discharge system and method for self-care of a post-surgical drain site by a patient are revealed. The system contains apparatus for at least one dressing change and includes non-latex gloves, measuring cups, gauze pads, adhesive tape remover pads, a pencil, antibacterial soap, tape, belt bags, numbered drain labels, split gauze pads with foam support bars, drainage record cards, a set of step-by-step instructions and a box having a ruler on an inside of the box top. The system includes one set of step-by-step instructions for a medical professional to instruct a patient in the use of the patient discharge system. A copy of the step-by-step instructions is included for acknowledgment by the user and retained by the medical professional for medical records.

US Patent:

6840379, Jan 11, 2005

Filed:

Sep 11, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/661989

Inventors:

Judith Franks-Farah - Northbrook IL, US
Shirley P. Grey - Wauconda IL, US
Sylvia D. Aruffo - Highland Park IL, US
Carol A. Outland - Olympia Fields IL, US

International Classification:

B65D 6900

US Classification:

206571, 206232, 206440, 604544

Abstract:

A method and system for performing intermittent male catheterization by a patient, a patient's caregiver, or a health care provider are revealed. The system contains apparatus for at least one intermittent male catheterization and includes at least one male catheter, antibacterial soap, a lubricant, step-by step-instructions, and a container, where the above named items are positioned inside the container. The method includes self-care documentation for a medical professional to instruct a user in the use of the system and to keep a record that the instruction of the patient was performed.

US Patent:

6926708, Aug 9, 2005

Filed:

Jun 11, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/879230

Inventors:

Judith Franks-Farah - Northbrook IL, US
Shirley P. Grey - Wauconda IL, US

Assignee:

Careguide Systems, Inc. - Gurnee IL

International Classification:

A61M027/00
B65D069/00

US Classification:

604544, 206571

Abstract:

A method and system for intermittent female catheterization by a patient a patient's caregiver, or a health care provider are revealed. The system contains apparatus for at least one intermittent female catheterization and includes at least one female catheter, antibacterial soap, a lubricant, a mirror, step-by step instructions, and a container, where the above named items are positioned inside the container. The method includes self-care documentation for a medical professional to instruct a patient in the use of the system and to keep a record that the instruction of the patient was performed.

US Patent:

20080038704, Feb 14, 2008

Filed:

Jun 29, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/771769

Inventors:

Sylvia Aruffo - Highland Park IL, US
Shirley Grey - Northbrook IL, US
Carol Outland - Carol Stream IL, US
Judith Farah - Northbrook IL, US

Assignee:

CAREGUIDE SYSTEMS, INC. - Buffalo Grove IL

International Classification:

G09B 23/28

US Classification:

434272000

Abstract:

Methods and apparatus for integrated blood pressure control and coronary artery care are disclosed. The methods and apparatus enable a user to provide blood pressure control and coronary artery care to himself/herself. For example, after being treated by a doctor for a heart problem, a person may use the disclosed system to prevent additional heart related problems.

US Patent:

20080050709, Feb 28, 2008

Filed:

Jun 29, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/771793

Inventors:

Sylvia Aruffo - Highland Park IL, US
Shirley Grey - Northbrook IL, US
Carol Outland - Carol Stream IL, US
Judith Farah - Northbrook IL, US

Assignee:

CAREGUIDE SYSTEMS, INC. - Buffalo Grove IL

International Classification:

G09B 23/28
A47B 81/00
A61B 5/00

US Classification:

434262000, 312234000, 600485000

Abstract:

Methods and apparatus for blood sugar control, blood pressure control and heart failure care are disclosed. The methods and apparatus enable a user to provide blood sugar control, blood pressure control, and heart failure care to himself/herself. For example, after being treated by a doctor for a heart problem, a person may use the disclosed system to prevent additional heart related problems.

US Patent:

20080064016, Mar 13, 2008

Filed:

Jun 29, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/771807

Inventors:

Sylvia Aruffo - Highland Park IL, US
Shirley Grey - Northbrook IL, US
Carol Outland - Carol Stream IL, US
Judith Farah - Northbrook IL, US

Assignee:

CAREGUIDE SYSTEMS, INC. - Buffalo Grove IL

International Classification:

G09B 23/28

US Classification:

434262000

Abstract:

Methods and apparatus for blood sugar control, blood pressure control and coronary artery care are disclosed. The methods and apparatus enable a user to provide blood sugar control, blood pressure control, and coronary artery care to himself/herself. For example, after being treated by a doctor for a heart problem, a person may use the disclosed system to prevent additional heart related problems.

US Patent:

6579271, Jun 17, 2003

Filed:

Feb 8, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/779796

Inventors:

Sylvia D. Aruffo - Highland Park IL
Shirley P. Grey - Wauconda IL
Judith Franks-Farah - Northbrook IL
Carol A. Outland - Olympia Fields IL

Assignee:

Careguide Systems, Inc. - Gurnee IL

International Classification:

A61F 544

US Classification:

604355, 604541, 206440, 206570

Abstract:

A patient discharge system and method for self-care of a post-surgical drain site by a patient are revealed. The system contains apparatus for at least one dressing change and includes non-latex gloves, measuring cups, gauze pads, adhesive tape remover pads, a pencil, antibacterial soap, tape, belt bags, numbered drain labels, split gauze pads with foam support bars, drainage record cards, a set of step-by-step instructions and a box having a ruler on an inside of the box top. The system includes one set of step-by-step instructions for a medical professional to instruct a patient in the use of the patient discharge system. A copy of the step-by-step instructions is included for acknowledgment by the user and retained by the medical professional for medical records.