Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.6

ph-index = 5

Forward Citations = 212(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Aloha, OR (US) (1982 - 2019)
Clive, IA (US) (2022 - 2023)
Des Moines, IA (US) (2023)

Company Filing History:

Oregon Health & Science University

8. 1 out of 832,680

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Years Active: 1982-2025

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17 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12220254 - Estimating hydration using capillary refill time (2025-02-11),

2. 11806114 - Measuring capillary refill time (2023-11-07),

3. 11541234 - Determining quality of electrode contact with skin surface (2023-01-03),

4. 11344254 - Estimating hydration using capillary refill time (2022-05-31),

5. 10165950 - Vital signs monitor (2019-01-01),

6. 10111622 - Evaluation of the quality of electrode contact with a skin surface (2018-10-30),

7. 9554749 - Evaluation of the quality of electrode contact with a skin surface (2017-01-31),

8. 9271659 - Evaluation of the quality of electrode contact with a skin surface (2016-03-01),

9. 8932217 - Vital signs monitor (2015-01-13),

10. 8755873 - Evaluation of the quality of electrode contact with a skin surface (2014-06-17),

11. 6014587 - Electro-convulsive therapy (ECT) system with enhanced safety features (2000-01-11),

12. 5755744 - Electro-convulsive therapy (ECT) system with enhanced safety features (1998-05-26),

13. 4661748 - Power supply for deflection circuit (1987-04-28),

14. 4581590 - Multiple power supply power amplifier circuit (1986-04-08),

15. 4470043 - Non-fade bouncing ball display (1984-09-04),

Title: Innovations by Richard A Sunderland

Introduction

Richard A Sunderland is a notable inventor based in Aloha, Oregon, with a remarkable portfolio of 17 patents. His work primarily focuses on innovative systems for estimating hydration levels and measuring capillary refill time, which have significant implications in medical and health monitoring.

Latest Patents

One of Sunderland's latest patents involves a system for estimating hydration using capillary refill time. This system includes a mechanism that applies mechanical pressure to a digit of the individual, a light detector that senses light from the digit, and a controller programmed to perform various functions. These functions include sending signals to apply and release mechanical pressure, determining capillary refill time, and estimating hydration levels based on this time and additional parameters. Another significant patent is a system for measuring capillary refill time, which features a wearable device and a control unit. This system utilizes a force sensor to obtain a force signal and an optical sensor to obtain an optical signal. It ensures that the applied force is acceptable in both magnitude and duration, thereby establishing the accuracy of the capillary refill time determined by the system.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Richard A Sunderland has made substantial contributions to the field of medical technology. He has worked with reputable organizations such as Welch Allyn, Inc. and Oregon Health & Science University, where he has applied his expertise in developing innovative health monitoring systems.

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