Patents by Inventor Barbara Breuer-Thal

Barbara Breuer-Thal has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 9039661
    Abstract: A tube unit for the enteral feeding of a patient, with a tube segment that extends along at least a segment of the axial direction (S), and a retention device on the distal end of the tube segment, which extends in at least one direction radially to axial direction (S) beyond the distal end of the tube segment in an extended position and which has a smaller diameter in an elongated position, in which the retention device is elongated along axial direction (S). The retention device moves from an extended position into the elongated position is supported by a control device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: FRESENIUS KABI DEUTSCHLAND GMBH
    Inventors: Michael Becker, Barbara Breuer-Thal, Katharina Muennich
  • Patent number: 8506549
    Abstract: A multipurpose connector made in two pieces and having three distal connectors and two proximal connectors arranged concentrically in one another and coaxially to one another and made differently and having a venting passage. The multipurpose connector is used in gravity-assisted and pump-assisted enteral feeding and serves for the connection of transfer systems to storage containers, in particular to nutrient and balancing liquid containers having differently designed openings. Also provided is a set for enteral application including a transfer system and the multipurpose connector and the use of the multipurpose connector or of the set.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Fresenius Kabi Deutschland GmbH
    Inventors: Barbara Breuer-Thal, Marcel Oster
  • Publication number: 20120310177
    Abstract: The present invention discloses an attachment (1) for a device for enteral feeding, which comprises at least two connecting pieces (2, 5), wherein the first connecting piece (2) can be connected to the connection nozzle (3) of a feeding container (4), and the second connecting piece (5) can be connected to a transfer unit (6) so that a food flow from the feeding container through the connection nozzle and the attachment into transfer unit is made possible. Furthermore, the attachment comprises a means for opening (7) of the feeding container. Furthermore, a device for enteral feeding comprising the attachment according to the invention is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2010
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Applicant: FRESENIUS KABI DEUTSCHLAND GMBH
    Inventors: Michael Becker, Barbara Breuer-Thal
  • Publication number: 20120302962
    Abstract: A tube unit for the enteral feeding of a patient, with a tube segment that extends along at least a segment of the axial direction (S) and a retention device on the distal end of the tube segment, which extends in at least one direction radially to axial direction (S) beyond the distal end of the tube segment in an extended position and which has a smaller diameter in an elongated position, in which the retention device is elongated along axial direction (S). The retention device moves from an extended position into the elongated position is supported by a control device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2012
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Applicant: FRESENIUS KABI DEUTSCHLAND GmbH
    Inventors: Michael Becker, Barbara Breuer-Thal, Katharina Muennich
  • Publication number: 20100022986
    Abstract: The invention relates to a multipurpose container made in two pieces and having three distal and two proximal connectors arranged concentrically in one another and coaxially to one another and made differently and having a venting passage. The multipurpose container is used in gravity-assisted and pump-assisted enteral feeding and serves for the connection of transfer systems to storage containers, in particular to nutrient and balancing liquid containers having differently designed openings. The invention also relates to a set for enteral application comprising a transfer system and the multipurpose container in accordance with the invention and furthermore to the use of the multipurpose container or of the set.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2007
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Inventors: Barbara Breuer-Thal, Marcel Oster
  • Patent number: 7232426
    Abstract: Clip assembly part (3) for use with an adapter to the proximal end of a PEG tube. The clip assembly part (3) is configured as a loose spacer part for the external retaining part of the adapter and comprises elements (14, 15) for fixing the PEG tube to prevent it from sliding back.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2007
    Assignee: Fresenius Kabi Deutschland GmbH
    Inventors: Martin Itrich, Barbara Breuer-Thal
  • Patent number: 7147620
    Abstract: An adapter is connected to a probe tube of an already installed PEG probe, cut off above the abdominal wall of the patient. The adapter comprises a retaining member, supported by the abdominal wall, structure for fixing the proximal end of the PEG probe and structure for connecting a delivery tube. The retaining member is embodied as a separate piece, comprising an opening for the passage of the PEG probe, while the structures for fixing the PEG probe and for connection of the delivery tube form an insert piece, which may be inserted in the retaining member with a tight fit. The adapter is simple to manipulate and of a construction with a limited height.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2006
    Assignee: Fresenius Kabi Deutschland GmbH (Company)
    Inventors: Barbara Kessler, Markus Schumacher, Barbara Breuer-Thal, Viktor Krütten
  • Patent number: 7063690
    Abstract: An adapter is connected to a probe tube of a PEG probe that is already in place, the probe tube being cut off above the abdominal wall of the patient. The adapter comprises an outer retaining element, which is supported on the abdominal wall, and comprises structure for fastening the proximal end of the PEG probe, and structure for connecting a delivery line to the flow channel. A shut-off element having a rotatable or displaceable closing body is provided for closing the PEG probe. The adapter is characterized by its universal use, simple handleability and small overall height.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2006
    Assignee: Fresenius Kabi Deutschland GmbH
    Inventors: Barbara Kessler, Markus Schumacher, Barbara Breuer-Thal, Viktor Krütten
  • Publication number: 20040193115
    Abstract: The invention relates to an assembly part for an adapter of a PEG tube, which on its distal end comprises an internal retaining part that is supported on the stomach wall and which has an open proximal end. The adapter has an external retaining part, which is supported on the abdominal wall of the patient, comprising elements for connecting the PEG tube and for connecting a conduction system to the tube. The assembly part (3) is configured as a loose spacer part for the external retaining part (5) of the adapter (2) for placing on the abdominal wall and fixes, the PEG tube to prevent it from sliding back during the connection of the adapter to the tube. In a preferred embodiment, the assembly part consists of a retaining housing (14) and a retaining clip (15). The invention also relates to an adapter for a PEG tube, which comprises an assembly part of this type.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2004
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Inventors: Martin Itrich, Barbara Breuer-Thal
  • Publication number: 20030216712
    Abstract: An adapter is connected to a probe tube of a PEG probe that is already in place, the probe tube being cut off above the abdominal wall of the patient. The adapter comprises an outer retaining element, which is supported on the abdominal wall, and comprises structure for fastening the proximal end of the PEG probe, and structure for connecting a delivery line to the flow channel. A shut-off element having a rotatable or displaceable closing body is provided for closing the PEG probe. The adapter is characterized by its universal use, simple handleability and small overall height.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2003
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Applicant: FRESENIUS KABI DEUTSCHLAND GMBH
    Inventors: Barbara Kessler, Markus Schumacher, Barbara Breuer-Thal, Viktor Krutten
  • Publication number: 20030216713
    Abstract: An adapter is connected to a probe tube of an already installed PEG probe, cut off above the abdominal wall of the patient. The adapter comprises a retaining member, supported by the abdominal wall, structure for fixing the proximal end of the PEG probe and structure for connecting a delivery tube. The retaining member is embodied as a separate piece, comprising an opening for the passage of the PEG probe, while the structures for fixing the PEG probe and for connection of the delivery tube form an insert piece, which may be inserted in the retaining member with a tight fit. The adapter is simple to manipulate and of a construction with a limited height.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2003
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Applicant: FRESENIUS KABI DEUTSCHLAND GMBH
    Inventors: Barbara Kessler, Markus Schumacher, Barbara Breuer-Thal, Viktor Krutten