公开(公告)号：US20080125672A1

公开(公告)日：2008-05-29

申请号：US11570466

申请日：2005-06-10

Applicant: Mark Burrows ,  John Cronin ,  Nancy Edwards ,  Steven D. Gabel ,  Tushar Narsana ,  Steven A. Shaya ,  John Anthony Singarayar

Inventor： Mark Burrows ,  John Cronin ,  Nancy Edwards ,  Steven D. Gabel ,  Tushar Narsana ,  Steven A. Shaya ,  John Anthony Singarayar

IPC: A61B5/12

CPC classification number: A61B5/121 ,  H04R25/30 ,  H04R2225/43

Abstract: System and method for diagnosing hearing loss in an individual using a self-executable, interactive electronic hearing loss diagnosis apparatus including a data storage media and a media player for accessing data on the media. The diagnostic apparatus provides hearing loss diagnostic data to the individual in the form of coded data. A hearing loss professional can use the coded data to further diagnose the hearing loss of the individual.

Abstract translation: 用于使用自行执行的交互式电子听力损失诊断装置来诊断个体中的听力损失的系统和方法，包括用于访问媒体上的数据的数据存储介质和媒体播放器。 诊断装置以编码数据的形式向个人提供听力损失诊断数据。 听力损失专业人员可以使用编码数据进一步诊断个人的听力损失。

公开(公告)号：US20080245132A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-09

申请号：US11697824

申请日：2007-04-09

Applicant: Michael S. Head ,  Mark Burrows

Inventor： Michael S. Head ,  Mark Burrows

IPC: G01N33/497

CPC classification number: G01N33/46

Abstract: Methods are provided for detecting the presence of one or more chemical contaminants in/on a plurality of items, e.g., cork stoppers. According to one embodiment of the present invention, a method of selecting cork stoppers substantially free of cork taint is provided. The method comprises the steps of arraying and classifying one or more cork stoppers into a formatted array to enable inspecting each stopper; inspecting each cork stopper within the formatted array for the presence of cork taint using an automated means of inspection; and sorting the cork stoppers within the formatted array into either (i) a rejected group consisting of those stoppers found in the inspecting step to have cork taint or (ii) an accepted group consisting of those stoppers found in the inspecting step to be substantially free of cork taint. These methods avail of apparatus that may use detection sensor electronics that separate from nose chips such that each nose chip can be either reused or discarded after use. Testing apparatus may use multiple sensor units to simultaneously test multiple cork stoppers for chemical contaminants (e.g., TCA). These methods provide 100% testing of cork stoppers cost effectively at high speed, whether at bottling-line speed or in off-line and third-party settings.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于检测多个物品（例如软木塞）中/中存在一种或多种化学污染物的方法。 根据本发明的一个实施例，提供了一种选择基本上没有软木污迹的软木塞的方法。 该方法包括以下步骤：将一个或多个软塞塞排列并分类成格式化的阵列，以便检查每个塞子; 使用自动化检查方式检查格式化阵列中的每个软木塞是否存在软木污迹; 并将格式化阵列内的软木塞排列成（i）由检查步骤中发现的具有软木污迹的那些塞子组成的被拒绝的组，或者（ii）由检查步骤中发现的那些塞子组成的被接受的组基本上是免费的 软木污迹。 这些方法利用可以使用与鼻片分离的检测传感器电子设备的装置，使得每个鼻片可以在使用后被重新使用或丢弃。 测试装置可以使用多个传感器单元同时测试用于化学污染物（例如TCA）的多个软木塞。 这些方法无论是在装瓶线速度还是在离线和第三方设置下，都能高效率地高效率地对软木塞进行100％的测试。

公开(公告)号：US07010956B2

公开(公告)日：2006-03-14

申请号：US10701715

申请日：2003-11-05

Applicant: Michael S. Head ,  John Cronin ,  Mark Burrows ,  Cynthia Timblin

Inventor： Michael S. Head ,  John Cronin ,  Mark Burrows ,  Cynthia Timblin

IPC: G01N33/497

CPC classification number: G01N33/0034 ,  G01N33/146 ,  G01N33/46

Abstract: An apparatus (100) and method (400) for detecting the presence of one or more chemical contaminants in/on a plurality of items, e.g., cork stoppers (110), using nose chips (310). The apparatus utilizes detection sensor electronics (225) that are separate from the nose chips such that each nose chip can be either reused or discarded after use. The apparatus moves the nose chips and the cork stoppers independently to align the cork stopper and a corresponding nose chip with one another. The testing apparatus uses multiple sensor units (135) to simultaneously test multiple cork stoppers for chemical contaminants (e.g., TCA). The invention provides a low-cost, reliable process for testing 100% of cork stoppers in a fast and cost-effective manner that is scalable to the general consumer product market.

Abstract translation: 一种用于使用鼻片（310）检测多个物品（例如软木塞（110））中/上的一种或多种化学污染物的存在的装置（100）和方法（400）。 该装置利用与鼻片分离的检测传感器电子器件（225），使得每个鼻片可以在使用后被重新使用或丢弃。 该装置独立地移动鼻片和软木塞以将软木塞和相应的鼻芯彼此对准。 测试装置使用多个传感器单元（135）同时测试用于化学污染物（例如TCA）的多个软木塞。 本发明提供了一种低成本，可靠的方法，以快速和经济有效的方式测试100％的软木塞，可扩展到一般的消费产品市场。

公开(公告)号：US20050092112A1

公开(公告)日：2005-05-05

申请号：US10701715

申请日：2003-11-05

Applicant: Michael Head ,  John Cronin ,  Mark Burrows ,  Cynthia Timblin

Inventor： Michael Head ,  John Cronin ,  Mark Burrows ,  Cynthia Timblin

IPC: G01N33/00 ,  G01N33/46 ,  G01M19/00

CPC classification number: G01N33/0034 ,  G01N33/146 ,  G01N33/46

Abstract: An apparatus (100) and method (400) for detecting the presence of one or more chemical contaminants in/on a plurality of items, e.g., cork stoppers (110), using nose chips (310). The apparatus utilizes detection sensor electronics (225) that are separate from the nose chips such that each nose chip can be either reused or discarded after use. The apparatus moves the nose chips and the cork stoppers independently to align the cork stopper and a corresponding nose chip with one another. The testing apparatus uses multiple sensor units (135) to simultaneously test multiple cork stoppers for chemical contaminants (e.g., TCA). The invention provides a low-cost, reliable process for testing 100% of cork stoppers in a fast and cost-effective manner that is scalable to the general consumer product market.

Abstract translation: 一种用于使用鼻片（310）检测多个物品（例如软木塞（110））中/上的一种或多种化学污染物的存在的装置（100）和方法（400）。 该装置利用与鼻片分离的检测传感器电子器件（225），使得每个鼻片可以在使用后被重新使用或丢弃。 该装置独立地移动鼻片和软木塞以将软木塞和相应的鼻芯彼此对准。 测试装置使用多个传感器单元（135）同时测试用于化学污染物（例如TCA）的多个软木塞。 本发明提供了一种低成本，可靠的方法，以快速和经济有效的方式测试100％的软木塞，可扩展到一般的消费产品市场。

公开(公告)号：US20090015245A1

公开(公告)日：2009-01-15

申请号：US12146416

申请日：2008-06-25

Applicant: Mark Burrows

Inventor： Mark Burrows

IPC: G01B7/00

CPC classification number: A61J7/0481 ,  A61J7/0436 ,  A61J2200/30

Abstract: Multiple embodiments of mechanisms for sensing the opening and closing of pharmaceutical containers are disclosed. In particular, the example sensing mechanisms of the invention trigger an automatic, built-in, electronic dosage reminder and open/close event logging operation while requiring no additional actions or otherwise changed behavior by the patient, in order to increase patient compliance with dosing regimens. Furthermore, certain embodiments of the sensing mechanisms are reliable and sufficiently low cost to be practical for use in commercial product applications. In one embodiment, the sensing mechanism includes two electrical conductors that have no electrical connection therebetween when the closure is not present on the container and a bridge conductor in the closure that provides an electrical connection therebetween when the closure is tightened onto the container. In this example embodiment, the state of the two electrical conductors may be monitored in order to sense a container opening and closing event.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于感测药物容器的打开和关闭的机构的多个实施例。 特别地，本发明的示例性感测机构触发自动内置的电子剂量提醒和开/关事件记录操作，同时不需要患者的额外的动作或以其它方式改变的行为，以便增加患者对给药方案的依从性 。 此外，感测机构的某些实施例是可靠且足够低的成本，以便在商业产品应用中使用。 在一个实施例中，感测机构包括两个电导体，当封闭件不存在于容器上时，两个电导体之间不具有电连接，并且当封闭件紧固到容器上时，闭合件中的桥导体在其间提供电连接。 在该示例性实施例中，可以监视两个电导体的状态，以感测容器的开启和关闭事件。

公开(公告)号：US20080298614A1

公开(公告)日：2008-12-04

申请号：US11570489

申请日：2005-06-09

Applicant: John Cronin ,  Mark Burrows ,  Tom Hunt ,  Nancy Edwards ,  Justin Kunz

Inventor： John Cronin ,  Mark Burrows ,  Tom Hunt ,  Nancy Edwards ,  Justin Kunz

IPC: H04R25/00 ,  A61B5/00 ,  H04R29/00

CPC classification number: H04R25/70 ,  H04R25/55 ,  H04R27/02 ,  H04R2225/41 ,  H04R2225/55

Abstract: The present invention relates to optimizing sound for a person based on his or her location and hearing profile. More particularly, the present invention relates to personalizing the sound of an event or performance by examining the technical specifications of an individual's hearing aid (which is provided by a third party) and the acoustics of an establishment. Using this information, a place of business alters the settings of each hearing aid device to optimize the sound for each individual.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及根据他或她的位置和听力轮廓优化人的声音。 更具体地，本发明涉及通过检查个人助听器（由第三方提供的）的技术规格和机构的声学来个性化事件或表演的声音。 使用该信息，商业场所改变每个助听器设备的设置，以优化每个人的声音。

公开(公告)号：US20080056518A1

公开(公告)日：2008-03-06

申请号：US11570472

申请日：2005-06-13

Applicant: Mark Burrows ,  John Cronin ,  Nancy Edwards ,  Tushar Narsana ,  Steven Shaya

Inventor： Mark Burrows ,  John Cronin ,  Nancy Edwards ,  Tushar Narsana ,  Steven Shaya

IPC: H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H04R25/70

Abstract: The present invention is a system for and method of adjusting hearing aids (130) by discrete frequency ranges (FIG. 3a); continual tuning and reprogramming of the hearing aid is accomplished in real time via iterations between a patient (with hearing aid in ear, 120) and an audiologist (131). A test tone or other sound is played and the patient gives feedback on the test tone's suitability (such as loudness). The hearing aid (130) is further tuned and reprogrammed accordingly as the sound is replayed and the patient (120) gives additional feedback. These steps continue until the patient (120) considers the hearing optimized, compensating for both the patient's hearing loss and individual preferences in the discrete frequency ranges. The following are twelve commonly tested frequency ranges: 125 Hz, 250 Hz, 750 Hz, 1000 Hz, 1500 Hz, 2000 Hz, 3000 Hz, 4000 Hz, 5000 Hz, 6000 Hz, 8000 Hz, and 10,000 Hz.

Abstract translation: 本发明是一种通过离散频率范围调整助听器（130）的系统和方法（图3）。 助听器的持续调谐和重新编程通过患者（使用耳朵助听器，120）和听力学家（131）之间的迭代实时完成。 播放测试音或其他声音，患者对测试音的适应性（如响度）给出反馈。 当声音被重放时，助听器（130）被进一步调谐和重新编程，并且患者（120）给出额外的反馈。 这些步骤继续进行，直到患者（120）认为听力被优化，补偿了患者的听力损失和离散频率范围内的个人偏好。 以下是十二个通常测试的频率范围：125 Hz，250 Hz，750 Hz，1000 Hz，1500 Hz，2000 Hz，3000 Hz，4000 Hz，5000 Hz，6000 Hz，8000 Hz和10,000 Hz。

公开(公告)号：US20070276285A1

公开(公告)日：2007-11-29

申请号：US10562091

申请日：2004-06-24

Applicant: Mark Burrows ,  John Cronin ,  Nancy Edwards ,  Justin Kunz ,  John Singarayar

Inventor： Mark Burrows ,  John Cronin ,  Nancy Edwards ,  Justin Kunz ,  John Singarayar

IPC: A61B5/00

CPC classification number: A61B5/00

Abstract: A data storage media including customized hearing training information is created using troublesome content identified based on testing of an individual's hearing profile. The identified content, and amplification factors associated with the hearing profile and corresponding to the identified content, are stored on the media. The individual can readily access the media, which can be portable, to generate sound output representative of the identified content without, and adjusted by, the corresponding amplification factor, such that the individual can train his brain on the identified troublesome content before receiving a hearing aid.

Abstract translation: 包括定制的听力训练信息的数据存储介质使用基于个人听力轮廓的测试而确定的麻烦的内容来创建。 识别的内容以及与听觉简档相关联并且与所识别的内容相对应的放大因子被存储在媒体上。 个人可以容易地访问可以携带的媒体，以产生代表所识别的内容的声音输出，而不必由对应的放大因子进行调整，使得个体可以在接收到听觉之前对所识别的麻烦的内容训练他的大脑 援助。

公开(公告)号：US07290438B2

公开(公告)日：2007-11-06

申请号：US11372848

申请日：2006-03-10

Applicant: Michael S. Head ,  John Cronin ,  Mark Burrows ,  Cynthia Timblin

Inventor： Michael S. Head ,  John Cronin ,  Mark Burrows ,  Cynthia Timblin

IPC: G01N33/497

CPC classification number: G01N33/0034 ,  G01N33/146 ,  G01N33/46

Abstract: An apparatus and method for automatedly detecting the presence of one or more chemical contaminants, such as 2,4,6-trichloroanisole, in/on a plurality of cork wine bottle stoppers in rapid succession using electronic nose chips. The apparatus moves the nose chips and the cork stoppers independently to align the cork stopper and a corresponding electronic nose chip with one another for testing. The automated apparatus and method provides a low-cost, reliable process for testing 100% of cork wine bottle stoppers in a fast and cost-effective manner.

Abstract translation: 一种用于使用电子鼻片快速连续地在多个软木酒瓶塞中/中自动检测一种或多种化学污染物（例如2,4,6-三氯苯甲醚）的存在的装置和方法。 该装置独立地移动鼻片和软木塞以使软木塞和相应的电子鼻芯彼此对准以进行测试。 自动化设备和方法提供了一种低成本，可靠的方法，以快速和经济有效的方式测试100％软木酒瓶塞。

公开(公告)号：US20070097792A1

公开(公告)日：2007-05-03

申请号：US11264249

申请日：2005-11-01

Applicant: Mark Burrows ,  Mark Ramberg

Inventor： Mark Burrows ,  Mark Ramberg

IPC: G04B47/00

CPC classification number: G06F19/36 ,  A61J7/04 ,  G06F19/328 ,  G16H10/60 ,  G16H15/00

Abstract: The present invention is a method of continuously increasing patient compliance with medication dosing regimen that does not rely on incremental effort, investment, and/or other patient resource. The method includes uploading compliance data from one or more electronically enhanced containers to a database, analyzing said uploaded compliance data, generating one or more patient specific compliance reports from said database, and reporting said one or more patient specific compliance reports to one or more stakeholders.

Abstract translation: 本发明是一种不依赖于增量努力，投资和/或其他患者资源的药物给药方案不断增加患者依从性的方法。 该方法包括将合规数据从一个或多个电子增强容器上传到数据库，分析所述上载的合规性数据，从所述数据库生成一个或多个患者特定合规性报告，以及向所述一个或多个利益相关者报告所述一个或多个患者特定合规报告 。