Thomas E Kaib from 2810 Ipnar Rd, North Huntingdon, PA 15642, age 71, Phone: 7248647347

Us Patents

Data Collection And System Management For Patient-Worn Medical Devices
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US Patent:

6681003, Jan 20, 2004
Filed:

Jul 16, 2002
Appl. No.:

10/197159
Inventors:

Marshal Linder - Pittsbrugh PA
Thomas Kaib - North Huntingdon PA
Assignee:

Lifecor, Inc. - Pittsburgh PA
International Classification:

H04M 1100
US Classification:

37910602
Abstract:

A method and system of monitoring information received from a patient-worn medical device is disclosed. A medical device, such as a portable or implantable device, collects patient and operational information, which information is transmitted to central location, such as a doctors office or device manufacturers location. The data collected can be analyzed to monitor both the patient health parameters as well as the operation of the device. Trend analysis can be performed in order for a physician to diagnose the patients health and a medical device technician can insure correct functioning of the device itself. Communication between the central location and the medical device is preferably done through a modem connection, and software and other updates can be automatically transmitted to the medical device during data download from the device to the central location. Physicians and technicians can access the central location from any home or office computer via the internet.

Wearable Medical Treatment Device With Motion/Position Detection
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US Patent:

7974689, Jul 5, 2011
Filed:

Dec 17, 2007
Appl. No.:

12/002469
Inventors:

Shane S. Volpe - Saltsburg PA, US
John D. Macho - Farmington PA, US
Wade Braden - Pittsburgh PA, US
Thomas E. Kaib - North Huntingdon PA, US
Marshal Linder - Pittsburgh PA, US
Assignee:

Zoll Medical Corporation - Chelmsford MA
International Classification:

A61N 1/00
US Classification:

607 6
Abstract:

A wearable defibrillator consists of a vest (or belt) which is worn by the patient. The device monitors the patient's ECG with sensing electrodes and can monitor other patient conditions and in appropriate cases can treat certain conditions. An accelerometer(s) in the wearable defibrillator can allow for the device to determine the position, movements, forces applied to the patient, and/or the device. The device can use a least one patient motion detector generating a signal indicative of patient activity. Analysis of the signal can be indicative of patient activity appropriate for treatment or indication of device condition.

Wearable Medical Treatment Device
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US Patent:

8140154, Mar 20, 2012
Filed:

Jul 9, 2010
Appl. No.:

12/833173
Inventors:

Edward J. Donnelly - Allison Park PA, US
Thomas E. Kaib - North Huntingdon PA, US
Marshal W. Linder - New Kensington PA, US
Steven J. Szymkiewicz - Bethel Park PA, US
Jason T. Whiting - Gibsonia PA, US
Shane Volpe - Saltsburg PA, US
Assignee:

Zoll Medical Corporation - Chelmsford MA
International Classification:

A61N 1/00
US Classification:

607 6
Abstract:

At least one aspect is directed to a wearable treatment device that includes a cardiac sensing electrode, a treatment electrode, a user interface, and a sensor. The cardiac sensing electrode detects cardiac information, and the treatment electrode applies treatment to the subject. The user interface receives quality of life information from the subject, and the sensor detects subject activity and wellness information. A controller coupled with the cardiac sensing electrode, the treatment electrode, the user interface, and the sensor receives the detected cardiac information, the quality of life information, and the detected subject activity and wellness information, and determines that treatment is to be applied to the body of the subject based upon the detected cardiac information. The controller can also adjust the treatment based on at least one of the detected subject activity and wellness information and the quality of life information, and an alarm module provides an alarm after the cardiac information is detected and before the treatment is applied to the body of the subject.

Medical Device Configured To Test For User Responsiveness
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US Patent:

8271082, Sep 18, 2012
Filed:

Apr 30, 2008
Appl. No.:

12/150720
Inventors:

Edward J. Donnelly - Allison Park PA, US
John G. Clark - Pittsburgh PA, US
Steven J. Szymkiewicz - Bethel Park PA, US
Thomas E. Kaib - North Huntingdon PA, US
Marshal Linder - Pittsburgh PA, US
Assignee:

Zoll Medical Corporation - Chelmsford MA
International Classification:

A61N 1/39
US Classification:

607 6
Abstract:

A medical device is disclosed that includes one or more treatment electrodes, one or more sensors, and one or more controllers connected to the one or more treatment electrodes and one or more sensors. The medical device also includes one or more response mechanisms connected to the one or more controllers. The one or more controllers are configured to receive input from the one or more response mechanism and are also configured to determine whether a patient wearing the medical device actuated the one or more response mechanisms based, at least in part, on the input received from the one or more response mechanisms. In some disclosed embodiments, the medical device is a wearable defibrillator.

Wearable Defibrillator With Audio Input/Output
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US Patent:

8369944, Feb 5, 2013
Filed:

Apr 9, 2008
Appl. No.:

12/082168
Inventors:

John D. Macho - Farmington PA, US
Shane S. Volpe - Saltsburg PA, US
Richard A. Rattanni - Natrona Heights PA, US
Philip C. Skalos - Homestead PA, US
Thomas E. Kaib - North Huntingdon PA, US
Marshal Linder - Pittsburgh PA, US
Assignee:

Zoll Medical Corporation - Chelmsford MA
International Classification:

A61N 1/00
A61B 5/02
H04Q 5/22
US Classification:

607 5, 607115, 607116, 600483, 340 1042
Abstract:

A wearable defibrillator and method of monitoring the condition of a patient are disclosed. The wearable defibrillator includes at least one therapy pad, at least one sensor and at least one processing unit operatively connected to the one or more therapy pads and the one or more sensors. The wearable defibrillator also includes at least one audio device operatively connected to the one or more processing units. The one or more audio devices are configured to receive audio input from a patient.

Electrode With Redundant Impedance Reduction
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US Patent:

8406842, Mar 26, 2013
Filed:

Dec 9, 2011
Appl. No.:

13/315937
Inventors:

Thomas E. Kaib - North Huntingdon PA, US
Shane S. Volpe - Saltsburg PA, US
Emil Oskin - Natrona Heights PA, US
Assignee:

Zoll Medical Corporation - Chelmsford MA
International Classification:

A61N 1/37
A61N 1/39
A61N 1/04
A61B 5/0408
US Classification:

600382, 607153, 607142, 600389, 600509, 600547
Abstract:

An electrode assembly that includes an electrically conductive layer, a first impedance reduction system, and a second impedance reduction system. The electrically conductive layer forms an electrode portion of the electrode assembly and a first surface to be placed adjacent a person's skin. The first impedance reduction system is configured to dispense a first amount of an electrically conductive gel onto the first surface of the electrically conductive layer in response to a first activation signal. The second impedance reduction system is configured to dispense a second amount of the electrically conductive gel onto the first surface of the electrically conductive layer in response to a second activation signal.

Method Of Detecting Signal Clipping In A Wearable Ambulatory Medical Device
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US Patent:

8600486, Dec 3, 2013
Filed:

Mar 23, 2012
Appl. No.:

13/428891
Inventors:

Thomas E. Kaib - North Huntingdon PA, US
Shane S. Volpe - Saltsburg PA, US
John D. Macho - Farmington PA, US
Assignee:

Zoll Medical Corporation - Chelmsford MA
International Classification:

A61B 5/04
US Classification:

600509, 600386, 600512
Abstract:

A wearable medical device and method of detecting clipping of ECG signals is disclosed. In one embodiment, the wearable medical device comprises a plurality of ECG sensing electrodes configured to sense an ECG of a patient and an ECG acquisition circuit electrically coupled to a pair of the plurality of ECG sensing electrodes and configured to provide an amplified and conditioned analog ECG signal, a programmable attenuation/gain stage electrically coupled between a first gain stage and a second gain stage, an ADC electrically coupled to the ECG acquisition circuit to receive and digitize the amplified and conditioned analog ECG signal and provide a digitized ECG signal, and a signal conditioning and control unit electrically coupled to the ECG acquisition circuit and the ADC to receive and monitor the digitized ECG signal and to detect clipping of the amplified and conditioned analog ECG signal based upon the digitized ECG signal.

Wearable Monitoring And Treatment Device
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US Patent:

8644925, Feb 4, 2014
Filed:

Aug 29, 2012
Appl. No.:

13/598380
Inventors:

Shane S. Volpe - Saltsburg PA, US
Thomas E. Kaib - North Huntingdon PA, US
Assignee:

Zoll Medical Corporation - Chelmsford MA
International Classification:

A61N 1/39
US Classification:

607 6, 607 8
Abstract:

A wearable therapeutic device to facilitate care of a subject is provided. The wearable therapeutic device can include a garment having a sensing electrode. The garment includes at least one of an inductive element and a capacitive element, and a controller identifies an inductance of the inductive element or a capacitance of the capacitive element, and determines a confidence level of information received from the sensing electrode based on the inductance or the capacitance. The wearable therapeutic device also includes an alarm module coupled with the controller and configured to provide a notification to a subject based on the confidence level.