Ge Medical Systems Information Technologies Gmbh

General Electric Company

Eric R Slotty

Alan E Clapp

Scott William Robinson

John Tennessen

Patrick Allen Van Ryzin

Russell A Rymut

Richard J Frangesch

Michael P Cornelson

Narendra Kini

Scott W Hoelscher

An alarm light integrated into the top of the handle of a portable patient monitor or other portable medical diagnostic instrument. Since the top of the handle is the highest point of the monitor, the alarm light can be clearly seen from the sides, top and back of the monitor. Because the alarm light is integrated into the handle structure, it can be easily moved with the monitor and cannot be accidentally disconnected. In addition, the structure of the handle protects the alarm light from damage during transport. The alarm light assembly includes a circuit board which supports at least one light-emitting diode and a connector for supplying electrical power to the light-emitting diode(s), and a light-transmitting plastic lens which supports the circuit board. When activated, the light-emitting diodes are visible through the lens.

Portable patient monitor with alarm light integrated into handle

A method and apparatus for monitoring and/or quantitatively measuring a patient's respiration using a flexible piezoelectric film sensor. The apparatus includes a piezoelectric film which converts acoustical waves generated by the patient's respiration into electrical signals. The piezoelectric film sensor can be used to monitor the respiration of a patient by correlating the sound generated in the patient's airway with respiratory activity. Further, the data generated by the sensor may be further analyzed by a patient monitor to diagnose respiratory conditions.

Method and apparatus for monitoring respiration using signals from a piezoelectric sensor mounted on a substrate

An antenna is integrated into the handle of a portable patient monitor or other portable medical diagnostic instrument to enable wireless communication with a central station. The handle is made of a rugged plastic material, e.g., polycarbonate, which protects the antennae against damage. In addition, the plastic material used in the handle does not negatively impact RF transmissions to and from the antenna. The antenna is supported in a pair of slots formed in respective ribs of a molded piece forming a part of the handle.

Portable patient monitor with antenna integrated into handle

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Waukesha, WI, United States of America

Eric R Slotty