System, method, and computer program product for configuring and purchasing a medical device

US7870005B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• The Ohio Willow Wood Company · US

Inventors

• Robert E. Arbogast · Rittman, US
• Michael Edward Hopkins · Atlanta, US
• James M. Colvin · Seattle, US
• Mark W. Ford · Jamestown, US
• Phillip Lee Harrison · Columbus, US
• Raymond Francis · Cleveland, US
• Keith W. Justus · Columbus, US
• Rebecca L. Halley · Plain City, US
• Bradley A. Spitzer · Worthington, US
• Thomas D. Chamberlain · Columbus, US
• Eric L. Kershner · Grandview Heights, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 29, 2001
• Grant date: Jan 11, 2011
• Expiry date: Oct 24, 2030

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G16H40/67
• WIPO field: IT methods for management
• WIPO sector: Electrical engineering

Abstract

A system, method, and computer program product for configuring a medical device. A personal data assistant is used by a practitioner to gather patient information. Patient information is transferred to a server, and three optional medical devices are configured as a “good,” “better,” and “best” alternative. One of the proposed options is selected customized by the practitioner prior to ordering. Order status may be obtained online, and historical patient and order information is maintained. A catalog of medical device components is also provided, the catalog items are either ordered “as is” or are customized through the customizer prior to ordering.