WO2013187929A1

WO2013187929A1 - Patient monitoring device

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Publication number: WO2013187929A1
Application number: PCT/US2012/069020
Authority: WO
Inventors: Tim COONAHAN; Thomas Swyst; Christopher Newell; Ricardo Luis FERNANDEZ; Tim Johnson; II William T. BURESH
Original assignee: Draeger Medical Systems, Inc.
Priority date: 2012-06-11
Filing date: 2012-12-11
Publication date: 2013-12-19

Abstract

Disclosed are a patient monitoring device that is portable and a system that includes the patient monitoring device in combination with a variety of patient diagnostic modules. Methods of using the patient monitoring device with a stationary patient and a patient that is in transit or moves location are also described.

Description

Patient Monitoring Device

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] This application claims priority to U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 61/658,372, titled, "Patient Monitoring Device," filed June 11, 2012; U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 61/673,701, titled, "Patient Monitoring Device," filed July 19, 2012; and U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 29/424,360, titled, "Patient Monitoring Device," filed June 11, 2012, the contents of each of the foregoing applications are hereby fully incorporated by reference.

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0002] The subject matter described herein relates generally to the field of medical devices, and more particularly to devices, systems, articles, and methods used to improve the monitoring of a patient, specifically a patient who changes locations.

BACKGROUND

[0003] Patient monitoring systems enable a physician or other care giver to be aware of the condition of a patient. In a hospital setting, patients can be moved from one location to another. In such situations, it can be cumbersome to detach a patient from one or more monitoring devices at a first location and attach him or her to monitoring devices at a second location. Some patient monitoring systems are capable of being moved to accommodate changes in patient location in a hospital or other care facility. SUMMARY

[0004] Provided herein is a device that includes a housing having a front, a back, a right and a left side, a top, and a bottom; a monitor located within the housing on the front of the housing; one or more patient diagnostic module attachment sites on the back of the housing; a protruding section located below the patient diagnostic module attachment sites on the back of the housing; a lower portion designed to seat the device on a docking apparatus; user input features on the front of the housing; a handle disposed proximate to the top of the housing for transporting the device; a processor to accept data from the one or more attached patient diagnostic modules and display information related to the data on the monitor; and an alarm light disposed proximate to the monitor. In the device, the one or more patient diagnostic module attachment sites are configured to receive one or more one or more attached patient diagnostic modules. The docking apparatus and the device transfer data, electricity, or both data and electricity. The alarm light is configured to light up in response to the data being accepted from the one or more attached patient diagnostic modules.

[0005] The following features can be part of a device as described above in any suitable combination. Electronic ports providing data from the one or more patient diagnostic modules to the patient monitoring device can be part of the device. In the device, the user input features can include an input knob. The monitor of the device can include a touch screen. The alarm light of the device can include LEDs and a lens. In a device in which the alarm light includes a lens, the lens can be configured to case light in front of, behind, to the sides of, and above the device. The handle of the device can be ergonomic. In a device in which the handle is ergonomic, the handle can be curved and can allow the device to be carried such that the device weight is evenly distributed front to back relative to a user's hand on the handle. The handle of the device can be an articulating handle. In a device in which the handle is an articulating handle, the handle can include a hinge with an integrated rotary dampener to connect parts of the handle to the rest of the device. When the handle of the device is an articulating handle, the handle can have more than one position, so that when the device is being carried by a user's hand the handle can be in a raised position, and when the device is not in transit or attached to a dock, the handle can be in a lowered position. The monitor of the device can tilt at an angle at or above the level of the surface upon which it is seated when on a table, shelf, or bed and wherein the monitor tilts at an angle at or below the surface or level on which the docking apparatus is located when seated in the docking apparatus.

[0006] In a related aspect, a system is provided that includes a patient monitoring system and a dock upon which the patient monitoring system operably connects, in which the monitor tilts at an angle at or above the level of the surface upon which it is seated when on a table, shelf, or bed. The monitor also tilts at an angle at or below the surface or level on which the docking apparatus is located when seated in the docking apparatus. The patient monitoring system includes a housing having a front, a back, a right and a left side, a top, and a bottom; a monitor located within the housing on the front of the device; patient diagnostic module attachment sites on the back of the housing of the device; a protruding section located below the patient diagnostic module attachment sites on the back of the housing of the device; a lower portion designed to seat the device on a docking apparatus, wherein the docking apparatus and the device transfer data, electricity, or both data and electricity; user input features on the front of the housing; a handle for transporting the device at the top of the housing; a processor to accept data from the patient diagnostic modules and display information related to the data on the monitor; and an alarm light located above the monitor which lights up in response to data from the patient diagnostic modules.

[0007] A further related aspect provides for a method that includes providing a patient monitoring system and connecting one or more patient diagnostic modules to the patient monitoring device. The patient monitoring system includes a housing having a front, a back, a right and a left side, a top, and a bottom; a monitor located within the housing on the front of the device; patient diagnostic module attachment sites on the back of the housing of the device; a protruding section located below the patient diagnostic module attachment sites on the back of the housing of the device; a lower portion designed to seat the device on a docking apparatus, wherein the docking apparatus and the device transfer data, electricity, or both data and electricity; user input features on the front of the housing; a handle for transporting the device at the top of the housing; a processor to accept data from the patient diagnostic modules and display information related to the data on the monitor; and an alarm light located above the monitor which lights up in response to data from the patient diagnostic modules.

[0008] In a method that includes providing a patient monitoring system and connecting one or more patient diagnostic modules to the patient monitoring device can also include connecting a patient to the one or more patient diagnostic modules. Such a method can further include providing data from the one or more patient diagnostic modules to the patient monitoring device.

[0009] The details of one or more variations of the subject matter described herein are set forth in the accompanying drawings and the description below. Other features and advantages of the subject matter described herein will be apparent from the description and drawings, and from the claims.

DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0010] FIG. 1 is a patient monitoring device;

[0011] FIG. 2A illustrates a top view of a patient monitoring device as shown in FIG. 1;

[0012] FIG. 2B illustrates a detailed schematic of a handle;

[0013] FIG. 3 illustrates a side view of a patient monitoring device;

[0014] FIG. 4 illustrates a view of a right side of a patient monitoring device;

[0015] FIG. 5 illustrates a back perspective view of a patient monitoring

[0016] FIG. 6 illustrates a patient monitoring device in a patient monitoring dock mounted to a medical rack;

[0017] FIG. 7 illustrates a patient monitoring device with a first configuration of an alarm light;

[0018] FIG. 8 illustrates a patient monitoring device with a first configuration of an alarm light as shown in FIG. 7, from the rear of the patient monitoring device;

[0019] FIG. 9 illustrates a patient monitoring device with a second configuration of an alarm light;

[0020] FIG. 10 illustrates a patient monitoring device with a second configuration of an alarm light as shown in FIG. 9, from the rear of the patient monitoring device; [0021] FIG. 11 illustrates a patient monitoring device with a third configuration of an alarm light;

[0022] FIG. 12 illustrates a patient monitoring device with a third configuration of an alarm light as shown in FIG. 11 , from the rear of the patient monitoring device;

[0023] FIG. 13 illustrates a patient monitoring device with a fourth configuration of an alarm light;

[0024] FIG. 14 illustrates a patient monitoring device with a fourth configuration of an alarm light as shown in FIG. 13, from the rear of the patient monitoring device;

[0025] FIG. 15 illustrates a patient monitoring device configured to accept patient diagnostic components;

[0026] FIG. 16 illustrates a patient monitoring device configured to accept patient diagnostic components utilizing an "H-bar" configuration;

[0027] FIG. 17 illustrates a patient monitoring device configured to accept patient diagnostic components as in FIG. 16 from a top view;

[0028] FIG. 18 illustrates a patient monitoring device configured to accept patient diagnostic components utilizing a second bar configuration;

[0029] FIG. 19 illustrates a patient monitoring device configured to accept patient diagnostic components as in FIG. 18 from a top view;

[0030] FIG. 20 illustrates a patient monitoring device configured to accept patient diagnostic components utilizing a multi-hook configuration; and

[0031] FIG. 21 FIG. illustrates a patient monitoring device configured to accept patient diagnostic components as in FIG. 20 from a top view.

[0032] Like reference symbols in the various drawings indicate like elements.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] Disclosed herein are patient monitoring devices that are portable and that can be used with various types of patient diagnostic modules. The patient monitoring devices described can be used in various configurations, such as, but not limited to, on a dock, on a bedside, on a table, or on a bed. In some implementations, ergonomics have been accounted for. For example, the patient monitoring device can be easier to transport due to its weight distribution when being carried by hand and the monitor of the device can be set to tilt towards an easier viewing angle depending on the manner in which the patient monitoring device is mounted to a structure or situated on a surface. The patient monitoring devices described herein can be used when directly powered, such as when seated in a dock or otherwise connected to an external power source, or when operating on reserve or battery power. Situations in which it can be desirable for a patient monitoring device to operate on reserve or battery power include when patient monitoring cannot be interrupted even during relocation of the patient. It should be appreciated that the systems, devices, articles, and methods described herein can be used wherever a patient is being treated and should not be limited to a particular medical facility. PATIENT MONITORING DEVICE

[0034] FIG. 1 illustrates a patient monitoring device 100. The patient monitoring device 100 includes a monitor 105, a control knob 110, a lower portion 115 situated below the monitor 105 and shaped to both fit into a patient monitoring device dock and to rest on a surface. Above the monitor 105 is the patient monitoring device handle 125, and an alarm light 130 is located below the handle 125 and above the monitor 105. Below the monitor 105 is an air vent 120.

[0035] The patient monitoring device 100 interfaces with patient diagnostic instruments or modules to assess a patient's status on a periodic or continual basis. The patient diagnostic instruments or modules connect to a patient; the patient monitoring device can connect directly to a patient or it can connect to a patient via the diagnostic instruments or modules. The information regarding a patient can be seen on the monitor 105. The monitor 105 can optionally be a user-removable tablet with wireless connectivity to the patient monitoring device 100 and/or other wireless devices. The knob 110 can enable a user to switch between information screens or to adjust parameters used by diagnostic or treatment instrumentation connected to the patient.

[0036] The patient monitoring device 100 can be used with a patient monitoring device dock. When used with a patient monitoring device dock, the portion 115 fits over the dock and electrical connections enable the transfer of energy and information between dock and the patient monitoring device. Though both energy (i.e. power, electricity) and information transfer can be facilitated between a dock and a patient monitoring device, in some implementations, only information can be transferred or only energy can be transferred, as to recharge any batteries the patient monitoring device might have.

[0037] FIG. 2A is a top down view of a patient monitoring device as provided in some implementations. The patient monitoring device, as shown in FIG. 2, can also have a lower back protrusion section 135 located above the dock interface portion 115 and behind the monitor 105. This lower back protrusion section 135 can be used to house electronic components of the patient monitoring device, and it can serve a structural purpose as well. Brackets or hooks can be attached partially in this section 135, and patient diagnostic modules can be situated above the lower back protrusion section 135 in such a way that the mass distribution of the patient monitoring device is less cumbersome to transport.

[0038] FIG. 2B shows two implementations of the handle 125 of the patient monitoring device 100 in more detail. In these implementations, the handle can be static or can be an articulating handle. The static handle can include a carrying grip position that is closer to the center of gravity of the patient monitoring device and a front-bias grip position for access when the device is placed up high. Additionally, the static handle can be a low-profile as possible, as shown in FIG. 2A. The implementation that includes an articulating handle can have a handle that uses an off-the-shelf hinge with an integrated rotary dampener to connect parts of the handle to the rest of the patient monitoring device. The articulating handle can have more than one position, so that when the patient monitoring device is being carried by a user's hand the handle can be in one position, and when the device is not in transit or attached to a dock, the handle can be in a lowered position, as shown in FIG. 2A.

[0039] FIG. 3 is a side view of a patient monitoring device as provided in some implementations. As can be seen in FIG. 3, the patient monitoring device can include patient diagnostic module attachment sites 140, a back air vent 145, and patient diagnostic module electronic data and power interface connecting ports 150. The patient diagnostic module attachment sites 140 will be described in greater detail hereinbelow. It should be noted that the patient diagnostic module attachment sites 140 can be any appropriate configuration to allow for attachment of diagnostic modules commercially available or specially made. Additionally, each of the diagnostic module attachment sites 140 can include electrical connections that provide power to a diagnostic module and/or a path for data transfer between the patient monitoring device 100 and a diagnostic module. The back air vent 145 can allow for efficient cooling of components located on the interior of the patient monitoring device.

[0040] FIG. 4 is a view of a right side of a patient monitoring device as provided in some implementations. The patient monitoring device shown in FIG. 4 can include ports 160 for connecting with either patient diagnostic modules, with electronic devices such as displays and speakers, or both patient diagnostic modules and electronic devices.

[0041] FIG. 5 is a bottom perspective view of a patient monitoring device as provided in some implementations. In such implementations, the patient monitoring device can include feet 170 and an electrical interface 175 for transferring power and/or data between a dock and the patient monitoring device. The feet 170 are situated on the bottom of the patient monitoring device 100, below the lower protrusion section 135 and the lower portion 115. The electrical interface 175 is located in the recess of the saddle- shaped lower portion 115 and is used almost exclusively when the patient monitoring device interfaces with a dock.

[0042] FIG. 6 illustrates a patient monitoring device 100 situated on a dock 180 attached to a medical stand 190. The dock 180 has a locking mechanism 185 that can ensure a fully engaged connection between the patient monitoring device 100 and the dock 180. The medical stand 190 can be stationary or can travel with a moveable patient bed or gurney.

[0043] Alarms on patient monitoring devices can be used to bring certain patient conditions to the attention of caregivers, such as nurses, physicians, and the like. Alarms can be audio, visual, electronic messages sent to remote devices, or any combination thereof. Visual alarms can include messages that appear on a screen or monitor, icons that appear on a screen or monitor, lights and the like. Alarm lights can be constant, flashing, or strobe lights. In some implementations, alarm lights may project light onto walls or the ceiling of a room. Additionally, a patient monitoring device can be designed so that the alarm light can be seen by a caregiver from all directions of the monitoring device, that is to say from the front, back, and sides of the device.

[0044] FIG. 7 shows an implementation of a patient monitoring device in which the alarm light 130 includes a molded clear lens 131 that imparts a curved contour to the top of the patient monitoring device above the monitor 105. The alarm light 130 is shown to wrap around to the sides of the patient monitoring device 100. FIG. 8 is a rear view of the implementation shown in FIG. 7 showing the alarm light 130 wrapping around and visible from the back of the patient monitoring device.

[0045] FIG. 9 shows an alarm light 130 which is has a thin lens 131 as in some implementations of a patient monitoring device. In such implementations, the alarm light can emit a thin line of light from the front of the patient monitoring device, above the monitor 105 and from the side of the device. The alarm light 130 can extend partially down the side of the device, such as 1/5⁴ , 1/4⁴, or half of the way down the device. FIG. 10 illustrates the implementation of FIG. 9 from the back of the patient monitoring device. The alarm light 130 extends to the back and can be seen from all directions. Also seen in FIG.10 are fasteners 195 used in the structure of the patient monitoring device housing.

[0046] Another implementation of a patient monitoring device is illustrated in FIG. 11, in which the alarm light 130 includes a molded clear lens 131 that has a top contoured surface. This configuration can allow an alarm light to be seen from the front and the sides of the device. FIG. 12 shows the back view of the implementation of FIG. 11. The alarm light in FIG. 13 can shine such that it is seen from the back. The patient monitoring device can also have trim strip covers 196, as seen in FIG. 13, that can cover the fasteners, such as those seen in FIG. 10.

[0047] The alarm light 130 includes a molded clear lens 131 with segmented portions in the implementation shown in FIG. 13 and FIG. 14. In such an

implementation, the monitor 105 laminate can be flat and can end before the alarm light 130 portion of the patient monitoring device begins.

PATIENT MONITORING SYSTEM

[0048] A patient monitoring device can be a part of a patient monitoring system that includes patient diagnostic modules. Such patient diagnostic modules include oxygen saturation monitors (SP02), blood pressure and pulse measuring apparatus, temperature sensors, and the like. The patient monitoring device can aggregate the information provided by the diagnostic modules and can distribute the information or make determinations based upon the information, such as whether to emit an alarm.

[0049] FIG. 15 illustrates a patient diagnostic module 141 attaching to a patient monitoring device 100 through a "snap-in" system involving the patient diagnostic module attachment sites 140. Clips 142 can be located within the attachment sites 140 to interface with features protruding from the patient diagnostic module 141. On the patient diagnostic module, clasps 143 can be attached to a protruding portion to interface with the attachment sites 140.

[0050] Another implementation includes the attachment of bars 200 to the patient monitoring device 100 at the patient diagnostic module attachment sites 140 for the accommodation of patient diagnostic modules 141 using proprietary clips 144, as shown in FIG. 16. FIG. 16 and FIG. 17 illustrate an embodiment in which the bars are in an "H-bar" configuration, such that the bars 200 wrap around the patient diagnostic modules 141. The oxygen saturation (SP02) module 146 can have a different shape than other patient diagnostic modules 141, and can fit in a depressed area formed by the shapes of the bars 200.

[0051] FIG. 18 and 19 illustrate an implementation of a patient monitoring system in which a patient monitoring device 100 accommodates patient diagnostic modules 141 by the attachment of a single bar 205 to the patient diagnostic module attachment sites 140 of the diagnostic device 100. The bar 205 is shaped to

accommodate the attachment of up to three patient diagnostic modules, such as a SP02 monitoring module 146 and two other types of diagnostic modules 141. Proprietary clips 144 attach the diagnostic modules 141 to the bar 205. The clips 144 allow the diagnostic modules 141 to hang off the bar 205 and sit on the protruding portion 135 of the diagnostic device 100. The SP02 monitoring module 146 is surrounded by the bar, held against the housing of the patient monitoring device above the protruding portion 135.

[0052] In the implementations shown in FIGS. 16-19, the patient monitoring device can operate while on a surface, such as a table top or a bed, or in a dock attached to a surface or medical rack, as shown in FIG. 6. FIG. 20 and FIG. 21 illustrate an implementation in which the patient monitoring device 100 and patient diagnostic modules 141 and 146 attach to each other in a way that accommodates hanging the patient monitoring device 100 from a rail, bed side, or the like using a multi-hook 210. In such implementations, the multi-hook 210 can attach to the patient monitoring device 100 through fittings 215 located on the lower back protrusion section 135. The multi-hook 210 can have openings on the top portion of the hook to accommodate clips 144 attached to patient diagnostic modules 141, such that the patient diagnostic module attachment sites 140 remain unused. The shape of the multi-hook 210 can accommodate up to two patient diagnostic modules 141 and a SP02 monitoring module 146, as shown in FIG. 21, or in other implementations, the multi-hook can accommodate more than two patient diagnostic modules 141. The hooking portion of the multi-hook 210 can be determined by the type of beds or rails that the hook will attach to.

METHODS OF PATIENT MONITORING

[0053] The patient monitoring device and systems described herein in various implementations can be used to monitor the condition of a patient, both while a patient is stationary and while a patient is in transit. In some implementations, a patient monitoring device can be set on a table or shelf next to a patient and one or more patient diagnostic modules can be attached to the patient monitoring device in a way that data and power is transmitted between the patient diagnostic modules and the monitoring device. The patient monitoring device can be seated in a dock on that is on a table, shelf, medical stand, or in a cabinet in other implementations. Additionally, in other implementations, the patient monitoring device can hang from a rail or edge of a patient's bed or gurney, free from a dock. In some implementations, a patient monitoring device can be in a dock when a patient is in a first location, then the monitoring device can be on a shelf, rail, bed or other structure that may move with a patient, and then be in a dock again as needed to transfer data and/or power between the patient monitoring device and dock.

[0054] The patient diagnostic modules can be attached to the patient in any manner necessary to collect data regarding the condition of a patient. In some implementations, a sensor can be applied to the skin of patient near an organ, such as the heart, and signals relayed to the patient diagnostic module. For other types of patient diagnostics, a sensor can be inserted underneath the skin or into an orifice, such as the ear canal, of a patient, and signals relayed to the patient diagnostic module. Other implementations utilize other commonly performed diagnostic operations on a patient with a sensor, and the sensor relays the information to the patient diagnostic module to in turn communicate that information to the patient monitoring device for display or dissemination to care givers, physicians, and the like.

[0055] The patient monitoring device has a design that includes a housing with rounded corners, a portion of the housing below the monitor that is saddle shaped, and a back portion of the housing that extends further in the lower region, at least where the housing is saddle shaped. The housing also includes a handle that may be distinctive in its curvature and attachment to the rest of the housing. The design of the patient monitoring device described herein is more fully described in U.S. Design Patent Application serial no. 29/424,360, titled "Patient Monitoring Device," filed 11 June, 2012, and is shown in the Appendix. U.S. Design Patent Application serial no.

29/424,360 is incorporated by reference in its entirety herein.

[0056] Various aspects of the subject matter described herein may be realized in digital electronic circuitry, integrated circuitry, specially designed ASICs (application specific integrated circuits), computer hardware, firmware, software, and/or combinations thereof. These various implementations may include implementation in one or more computer programs that are executable and/or interpretable on a programmable system including at least one programmable processor, which may be special or general purpose, coupled to receive data and instructions from, and to transmit data and instructions to, the memory, at least one input device, and at least one output device such as a display.

[0057] These computer programs (also known as programs, software, software applications or code) include machine instructions for a programmable processor, and may be implemented in a high-level procedural and/or object-oriented programming language, and/or in assembly/machine language. As used herein, the term "machine-readable medium" refers to any computer program product, apparatus and/or device (e.g., magnetic discs, optical disks, memory, Programmable Logic Devices (PLDs)) used to provide machine instructions and/or data to a programmable processor, including a machine-readable medium that receives machine instructions as a machine- readable signal. The term "machine-readable signal" refers to any signal used to provide machine instructions and/or data to a programmable processor.

[0058] The implementations set forth in the foregoing description do not represent all implementations consistent with the subject matter described herein.

Instead, they are merely some examples consistent with aspects related to the described subject matter. Wherever possible, the same reference numbers will be used throughout the drawings to refer to the same or like parts.

[0059] Although a few variations have been described in detail above, other modifications or additions are possible. In particular, further features and/or variations can be provided in addition to those set forth herein. For example, the implementations described above can be directed to various combinations and sub-combinations of the disclosed features and/or combinations and sub-combinations of several further features disclosed above. In addition, the logic flows and steps for use described herein do not require the particular order shown, or sequential order, to achieve desirable results. Similarly, elements located on the front, back, side, top, or bottom of an embodiment or implementation are to be understood as relatively positioned. Other embodiments can be within the scope of the claims.

APPENDIX A

PATIENT MONITORING DEVICE

PREAMBLE

[0001] We, Tim Coonahan, Thomas Swyst, Christopher Newell, Ricardo Luis Fernandez, Tim Johnson, and William T. Buresh, II, have invented a new design for a PATIENT MONITORING DEVICE as set forth in the following specification:

DESCRIPTION

[0002] Fig. 1 is a front view of a patient monitoring device, showing the new design;

[0003] Fig. 2 is a front view of a second embodiment thereof;

[0004] Fig. 3 is a front view of a third embodiment thereof;

[0005] Fig. 4 is a front view of a fourth embodiment thereof;

[0006] Fig. 5 is a back view of Fig. 1;

[0007] Fig. 6 is a back view of Fig. 4;

[0008] Fig. 7 is a back view of Fig. 3;

[0009] Fig. 8 is a right elevation view of Fig. 1 and Fig. 5;

[0010] Fig. 9 is a right perspective view of Fig. 1;

[0011] Fig. 10 is a right elevation view of Fig. 4 and Fig. 6;

[0012] Fig. 11 is a right perspective view of Fig. 2;

[0013] Fig. 12 is a left elevation view of Fig. 1 and Fig. 5;

[0014] Fig. 13 is a left elevation view of Fig. 4 and Fig. 6;

[0015] Fig. 14 is a left perspective view of Fig. 7;

[0016] Fig. 15 is a bottom view of any of the embodiments;

[0017] Fig. 16 is a top view of Fig. 1;

[0018] Fig. 17 is a top view of Fig. 4; [0019] Fig. 18 is a top view of Fig. 2;

[0020] Fig. 19 is a perspective view showing patient monitoring device of Fig. 3 in the monitor dock, which is a part of the environment;

[0021] Fig. 20 is a perspective view of a fifth embodiment of the patient monitoring device in the monitor dock;

[0022] Fig. 21 is a top view of a sixth embodiment of the patient monitoring device;

[0023] Fig. 22 is a front perspective view of the sixth embodiment of the patient

monitoring device;

[0024] Fig. 23 is a back perspective view of the sixth embodiment of the patient

monitoring device;

[0025] Fig. 24 is a left perspective view of the sixth embodiment of the patient

monitoring device;

[0026] Fig. 25 is a back view of a seventh embodiment of the patient monitoring device;

[0027] Fig. 26 is a back view of an eighth embodiment of the patient monitoring device; and

[0028] Fig. 27 is a back view of a ninth embodiment of the patient monitoring device.

[0029] The broken lines in the drawings are included for the purpose of illustrating

environmental structure and form no part of the claimed design. The broken lines showing of portions of the monitor dock and patient monitoring device form no part of the claimed design.

CLAIM

What is claimed is:

The ornamental design for a patient monitoring device as shown and described.

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Claims

WHAT IS CLAIMED IS:

1. A device comprising:

a housing having a front, a back, a right and a left side, a top, and a bottom;

a monitor located within the housing on the front of the housing;

one or more patient diagnostic module attachment sites on the back of the housing, the one or more patient diagnostic module attachment sites being configured to receive one or more one or more attached patient diagnostic modules;

a protruding section located below the patient diagnostic module attachment sites on the back of the housing;

a lower portion designed to seat the device on a docking apparatus, wherein the docking apparatus and the device transfer data, electricity, or both data and electricity;

user input features on the front of the housing;

a handle disposed proximate to the top of the housing for transporting the device;

a processor to accept data from the one or more attached patient diagnostic modules and display information related to the data on the monitor; and

an alarm light disposed proximate to the monitor, the alarm light configured to light up in response to the data being accepted from the one or more attached patient diagnostic modules.

2. The device of claim 1, further comprising electronic ports located on the right and left sides of the housing for interfacing electronic patient diagnostic modules with the device.

3. The device of either claim 1 or 2, further wherein the user input features comprise an input knob.

4. The device of any of claims 1-3, wherein the monitor comprises a touch screen.

5. The device of any of claims 1-4, wherein the alarm light comprises LEDs and a lens.

6. The device of claim 5, wherein the lens is configured to cast light in front of, behind, to the sides of, and above the device.

7. The device of any of claims 1-6, wherein the handle is ergonomic.

8. The device of claim 7, wherein the handle is curved and allows the device to be carried such that the device weight is evenly distributed front to back relative to a user's hand on the handle.

9. The device of any of claims 1-8, wherein the handle is an articulating handle.

10. The device of claim 9, wherein the handle comprises a hinge with an integrated rotary dampener to connect parts of the handle to the rest of the device.

11. The device of claim 9 or 10, where in the handle has more than one position, so that when the device is being carried by a user's hand the handle can be in a raised position, and when the device is not in transit or attached to a dock, the handle can be in a lowered position.

12. The device of any of claims 1-11, wherein the monitor tilts at an angle at or above the level of the surface upon which it is seated when on a table, shelf, or bed and wherein the monitor tilts at an angle at or below the surface or level on which the docking apparatus is located when seated in the docking apparatus.

13. A system comprising :

a patient monitoring system comprising:

a housing having a front, a back, a right and a left side, a top, and a bottom;

a monitor located within the housing on the front of the device;

patient diagnostic module attachment sites on the back of the housing of the device; a protruding section located below the patient diagnostic module attachment sites on the back of the housing of the device;

user input features on the front of the housing;

a handle for transporting the device at the top of the housing;

a processor to accept data from the patient diagnostic modules and display information related to the data on the monitor; and

an alarm light located above the monitor which lights up in response to data from the patient diagnostic modules; and

a dock upon which the patient monitoring system operably connects, wherein the monitor tilts at an angle at or above the level of the surface upon which it is seated when on a table, shelf, or bed and wherein the monitor tilts at an angle at or below the surface or level on which the docking apparatus is located when seated in the docking apparatus.

14. The system of claim 13, further comprising patient diagnostic modules and clips for attaching the patient diagnostic modules to the patient monitoring device.

15. A method comprising :

providing a patient monitoring system comprising:

a housing having a front, a back, a right and a left side, a top, and a bottom;

a monitor located within the housing on the front of the device; patient diagnostic module attachment sites on the back of the housing of the device;

a protruding section located below the patient diagnostic module attachment sites on the back of the housing of the device;

user input features on the front of the housing;

a handle for transporting the device at the top of the housing;

connecting one or more patient diagnostic modules to the patient monitoring device.

16. The method of claim 15, further comprising connecting a patient to the one or more patient diagnostic modules.

17. The method of claim 16, further comprising providing data from the one or more patient diagnostic modules to the patient monitoring device.