Patents by Inventor Bryant J. Pudil

Bryant J. Pudil 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).

  • Sodium and bicarbonate control
    Patent number: 11944733
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to systems and methods for controlling the sodium and bicarbonate concentrations in a dialysate. The systems and methods can use conductivity sensors to control the addition of water and bicarbonate to accurately control the final concentrations of both sodium and bicarbonate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Mozarc Medical US LLC
    Inventors: Bryant J Pudil, Mariangela Iatalese
  • Zirconium phosphate disinfection recharging and conditioning
    Patent number: 11883794
    Abstract: The invention relates to systems and methods for disinfecting, recharging, and conditioning zirconium phosphate in a reusable sorbent module. The systems and methods provide for reuse of a zirconium phosphate sorbent module after dialysis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: Mozarc Medical US LLC
    Inventors: Bryant J. Pudil, Christopher M. Hobot
  • Recirculating dialysate fluid circuit for measurement of blood solute species
    Patent number: 11857712
    Abstract: A blood based solute monitoring system for measuring at least one blood solute species that has a first recirculation flow path in communication with a dialyzer. The first recirculation flow path is configured to allow a fluid to recirculate through a dialyzer such that the concentration of at least one solute species in the fluid becomes equilibrated to the solute species concentration of the blood compartment of the dialyzer. The blood solute monitoring system has at least one sensor to measure a fluid characteristic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Mozarc Medical US LLC
    Inventors: Bryant J. Pudil, Thomas E. Meyer, David B. Lura, Martin T. Gerber
  • Fluid circuit for delivery of renal replacement therapies
    Patent number: 11786645
    Abstract: A portable dialysis cabinet for use in dialysis. The portable dialysis cabinet can have a size and weight that facilitates easy movement of the cabinet from one location to another with relative ease. The portable dialysis cabinet can have additional features necessary to facilitate portability, such as wheels and a handle. In general, the portable dialysis cabinet can contain all the necessary components for performing a dialysis session.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: Mozarc Medical US LLC
    Inventors: Thomas E. Meyer, David B. Lura, Bryant J. Pudil, Martin T. Gerber
  • SODIUM AND BICARBONATE CONTROL
    Publication number: 20230149607
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to systems and methods for controlling the sodium and bicarbonate concentrations in a dialysate. The systems and methods can use conductivity sensors to control the addition of water and bicarbonate to accurately control the final concentrations of both sodium and bicarbonate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2021
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Applicants: Bellco SRL, Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryant J. Pudil, Mariangela Iatalese
  • Zirconium oxide module conditioning
    Patent number: 11642654
    Abstract: The invention relates to devices, systems, and methods for conditioning a zirconium oxide sorbent module for use in dialysis after recharging. The devices, systems, and methods can provide for conditioning and recharging of zirconium oxide in a single system, or in separate systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc
    Inventors: Christopher M. Hobot, Bryant J. Pudil
  • pH AND BUFFER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR HEMODIALYSIS SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20230123024
    Abstract: Systems and methods for managing the pH of a dialysate fluid during hemodialysis therapy. The systems and methods adjust dialysate pH and buffer concentration to generate a predetermined total bicarbonate buffer concentration in a dialysate entering a dialyzer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2022
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryant J. Pudil, Martin T. Gerber, David B. Lura, Thomas E. Meyer
  • Precision recharging based on sorbent module manufacturing characteristics
    Patent number: 11607669
    Abstract: The invention relates to devices, systems, and methods for precision recharging of sorbent materials in a sorbent module. The devices, systems, and methods use manufacturing characteristics of the sorbent module to set recharge parameters used in recharging the sorbent material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryant J. Pudil, Martin T. Gerber, Christopher M. Hobot
  • pH AND BUFFER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR HEMODIALYSIS SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20230050477
    Abstract: Systems and methods for managing the pH of a dialysate fluid during hemodialysis therapy. The systems and methods adjust dialysate pH and buffer concentration to generate a predetermined total bicarbonate buffer concentration in a dialysate entering a dialyzer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2022
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryant J. Pudil, Martin T. Gerber, David B. Lura, Thomas E. Meyer
  • Sorbent cartridge with electrodes
    Patent number: 11565029
    Abstract: A sorbent cartridge that has at least one sensor located within the sorbent cartridge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: David B. Lura, Thomas E. Meyer, Bryant J. Pudil, Martin T. Gerber, Kenneth J. Collier
  • SORBENT CARTRIDGE DESIGNS
    Publication number: 20220370696
    Abstract: Sorbent cartridges having a flow control insert to improve the functional capacity of a sorbent cartridge is provided. Flow control inserts can include a plurality of flow channels filled with sorbent material through which fluid to be regenerated can travel in the sorbent cartridge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2021
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryant J. Pudil, Mark David Schneider, Michael J. Elvidge
  • INCREASED OPERATIONAL CAPABILITIES OF A DIALYSIS SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20220323661
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to systems and methods for increasing the functional capabilities of a sorbent-based dialysis system. The systems and methods allow for the mode of operation of the dialysis system to be switched between single pass mode and a sorbent based multi-pass mode by controlling an amount of water added to the dialysate between 0% to 100% of the dialysate flow rate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2021
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Kaustubh R. Patil, Sukalyan Dutta, Christopher M. Hobot, Bryant J. Pudil
  • System for precision recharging of sorbent materials using patient and session data
    Patent number: 11219880
    Abstract: The invention relates to devices, systems, and methods for recharging zirconium phosphate and/or zirconium oxide in reusable sorbent modules. The devices, systems, and methods provide for precision recharging of the zirconium phosphate and/or zirconium oxide to avoid the need of excess recharge solutions. The devices systems and methods also provide for calculation of the volumes of recharge solution needed for fully recharging the zirconium phosphate and zirconium oxide modules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc
    Inventors: Bryant J. Pudil, Christopher M. Hobot, Martin T. Gerber
  • Recharge solution for zirconium phosphate
    Patent number: 11213616
    Abstract: The invention relates to devices, systems, and methods for mixing one or more solutions to generate a recharge solution having specified concentrations of a sodium salt and acid for recharging and disinfecting zirconium phosphate in reusable sorbent modules. The devices, systems, and methods can generate a recharge solution by a sorbent recharger that is introduced through the sorbent module to recharge and to disinfect the zirconium phosphate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Sukalyan Dutta, Bryant J. Pudil, Krishnaraja Nellikunje, Christopher M. Hobot, Kanjimpuredathil Muralikrishna Menon
  • FLUID CIRCUITS FOR SORBENT CARTRIDGES WITH SENSORS
    Publication number: 20210338912
    Abstract: A system for measuring at least one fluid characteristic at various stages within a sorbent system that has a sorbent cartridge that has at least one material layer and at least one fluid passageway in at least one location in the sorbent system to provide a diverted sample stream from the various stages. At least one fluid characteristic of the diverted sample stream is measured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2021
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas E. Meyer, David B. Lura, Bryant J. Pudil, Martin T. Gerber
  • Fluid circuits for sorbent cartridge with sensors
    Patent number: 11154648
    Abstract: A system for measuring at least one fluid characteristic at various stages within a sorbent system that has a sorbent cartridge that has at least one material layer and at least one fluid passageway in at least one location in the sorbent system to provide a diverted sample stream from the various stages. At least one fluid characteristic of the diverted sample stream is measured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas E. Meyer, David B. Lura, Bryant J. Pudil, Martin T. Gerber
  • ZIRCONIUM OXIDE MODULE CONDITIONING
    Publication number: 20210187481
    Abstract: The invention relates to devices, systems, and methods for conditioning a zirconium oxide sorbent module for use in dialysis after recharging. The devices, systems, and methods can provide for conditioning and recharging of zirconium oxide in a single system, or in separate systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2021
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher M. Hobot, Bryant J. Pudil
  • ZIRCONIUM PHOSPHATE DISINFECTION RECHARGING AND CONDITIONING
    Publication number: 20210178365
    Abstract: The invention relates to systems and methods for disinfecting, recharging, and conditioning zirconium phosphate in a reusable sorbent module. The systems and methods provide for reuse of a zirconium phosphate sorbent module after dialysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2021
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Applicant: Medtronic, Inc
    Inventors: Bryant J. Pudil, Christopher M. Hobot
  • Zirconium phosphate disinfection recharging and conditioning
    Patent number: 10960381
    Abstract: The invention relates to systems and methods for disinfecting, recharging, and conditioning zirconium phosphate in a reusable sorbent module. The systems and methods provide for reuse of a zirconium phosphate sorbent module after dialysis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryant J. Pudil, Christopher M. Hobot
  • RECIRCULATING DIALYSATE FLUID CIRCUIT FOR MEASUREMENT OF BLOOD SOLUTE SPECIES
    Publication number: 20210052798
    Abstract: A blood based solute monitoring system for measuring at least one blood solute species that has a first recirculation flow path in communication with a dialyzer. The first recirculation flow path is configured to allow a fluid to recirculate through a dialyzer such that the concentration of at least one solute species in the fluid becomes equilibrated to the solute species concentration of the blood compartment of the dialyzer. The blood solute monitoring system has at least one sensor to measure a fluid characteristic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2020
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryant J. Pudil, Thomas E. Meyer, David B. Lura, Martin T. Gerber