JOSHUA LEPPERT, CRNA
Nursing at Kootenai Health Way, Coeur D Alene, ID
License number
Idaho RNA-907A
Category
Nursing
Type
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
Address
Address
2003 Kootenai Health Way, Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
Phone
(208) 765-8585
Professional information
Method And Apparatus For Leveling Pressure Transducers
US Patent:
2013003, Feb 7, 2013
Filed:
Aug 2, 2012
Appl. No.:
13/565631
Inventors:
Joshua J. Leppert - Coeur D Alene ID, US
Joseph C. Livengood - Fort Collins CO, US
Barry T. Phillips - Fort Collins CO, US
Joseph C. Livengood - Fort Collins CO, US
Barry T. Phillips - Fort Collins CO, US
Assignee:
LEPPERT LEVEL LLC - Coeur D Alene ID
International Classification:
G01L 19/02, A61B 5/03, A61B 5/0215, G01C 9/02, G01C 9/24
US Classification:
600300, 33374, 33301, 73700
Abstract:
A hinged level and method for utilizing the same in connection with the leveling of a pressure transducer with respect to a reference point are provided. The hinged level includes a plurality of elongate members interconnected to one another by a hinge. The hinge allows the elongate members to be pivoted relative to one another within a first plane. A level device is aligned with the first plane. The level or elevation of a pressure transducer relative to a reference point, which corresponds to the elevation of an implanted catheter, is determined by placing the free ends of the hinged level relative to the reference point and the pressure transducer. The height of the pressure transducer is then adjusted until the level device indicates that the elongate members are level.