Patents by Inventor Hugh Christopher Bramley
Hugh Christopher Bramley 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).
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Publication number: 20220001087Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include a dialysis system having a disposable cartridge which includes one or more flowpaths arranged on or within the cartridge.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2021Publication date: January 6, 2022Applicant: Quanta Dialysis Technologies LtdInventors: Keith James HEYES, Hugh Christopher BRAMLEY, Mark REEVES, Mark JERVIS
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Publication number: 20200268958Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include a dialysis system having a disposable cartridge which includes one or more flowpaths arranged on or within the cartridge, where the one or more flowpaths including at least one of a blood flowpath for carrying a volume of blood to be treated in a dialyser and a dialysate flowpath, isolated from the blood flowpath, for delivering a flow of dialysate solution through the dialyser.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2019Publication date: August 27, 2020Applicant: Quanta Dialysis Technologies Ltd.Inventors: Keith James HEYES, Hugh Christopher BRAMLEY, Mark REEVES, Mark JERVIS
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Patent number: 10456516Abstract: A disposable cartridge for use in a hemodialysis machine has a blood flow path for carrying a volume of blood to be treated in a dialyser and a dialysate flow path, isolated from the blood flow path, for delivering a flow of dialysate solution through the dialyser. The cartridge is received in an engine section of the machine. The engine section has first and second platens which close when the cartridge is inserted to retain the cartridge. Actuators and sensors arranged on the second platen control operation of the cartridge.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2017Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: Quanta Dialysis Technologies LimitedInventors: Keith James Heyes, Hugh Christopher Bramley, Mark Reeves, Mark Jervis
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Publication number: 20180154059Abstract: A disposable cartridge for use in a hemodialysis machine has a blood flow path for carrying a volume of blood to be treated in a dialyser and a dialysate flow path, isolated from the blood flow path, for delivering a flow of dialysate solution through the dialyser. The cartridge is received in an engine section of the machine. The engine section has first and second platens which close when the cartridge is inserted to retain the cartridge. Actuators and sensors arranged on the second platen control operation of the cartridge.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2017Publication date: June 7, 2018Applicant: Quanta Dialysis Technologies LimitedInventors: Keith James HEYES, Hugh Christopher BRAMLEY, Mark REEVES, Mark JERVIS
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Publication number: 20180133391Abstract: A machine is provided with a slot to releasably receive and retain a cartridge in which dialysis is effected. The machine is configured for supplying to the cartridge, at a controlled temperature and rate, sterile water for use in haemodialysis and is operable to maintain, in a sterile condition, residual water contained therein after completion of a haemodialysis treatment.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2017Publication date: May 17, 2018Inventors: Keith James Heyes, Hugh Christopher Bramley, Alan Melvyn Bhimani
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Publication number: 20170252498Abstract: A disposable cartridge for use in a hemodialysis machine has a blood flow path for carrying a volume of blood to be treated in a dialyser and a dialysate flow path, isolated from the blood flow path, for delivering a flow of dialysate solution through the dialyser. The cartridge is received in an engine section of the machine. The engine section has first and second platens which close when the cartridge is inserted to retain the cartridge. Actuators and sensors arranged on the second platen control operation of the cartridge.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2017Publication date: September 7, 2017Applicant: QUANTA DIALYSIS TECHNOLOGIES LIMITEDInventors: KEITH JAMES HEYES, HUGH CHRISTOPHER BRAMLEY, MARK REEVES, MARK JERVIS
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Patent number: 9744285Abstract: A machine is provided with a slot to releasably receive and retain a cartridge in which dialysis is effected. The machine is configured for supplying to the cartridge, at a controlled temperature and rate, sterile water for use in haemodialysis and is operable to maintain, in a sterile condition, residual water contained therein after completion of a haemodialysis treatment.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2013Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: Quanta Dialysis Technologies LimitedInventors: Keith James Heyes, Hugh Christopher Bramley, Alan Melvyn Bhimani
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Patent number: 8685244Abstract: A disposable cartridge for use in a hemodialysis machine has a blood flow path for carrying a volume of blood to be treated in a dialyser and a dialysate flow path, isolated from the blood flow path, for delivering a flow of dialysate solution through the dialyser. The cartridge is received in an engine section of the machine. The engine section has first and second platens which close when the cartridge is inserted to retain the cartridge. Actuators and sensors arranged on the second platen control operation of the cartridge.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2012Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Assignee: Quanta Fluid Solutions Ltd.Inventors: Keith James Heyes, Hugh Christopher Bramley, Mark Reeves, Mark Jervis
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Publication number: 20140027363Abstract: A machine is provided with a slot to releasably receive and retain a cartridge in which dialysis is effected. The machine is configured for supplying to the cartridge, at a controlled temperature and rate, sterile water for use in haemodialysis and is operable to maintain, in a sterile condition, residual water contained therein after completion of a haemodialysis treatment.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2013Publication date: January 30, 2014Inventors: Keith James HEYES, Hugh Christopher BRAMLEY, Alan Melvyn BHIMANI
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Patent number: 8535525Abstract: A machine is provided with a slot to releasably receive and retain a cartridge in which dialysis is effected. The machine is configured for supplying to the cartridge, at a controlled temperature and rate, sterile water for use in haemodialysis and is operable to maintain, in a sterile condition, residual water contained therein after completion of a haemodialysis treatment.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2012Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignee: Quanta Fluid Solutions Ltd.Inventors: Keith James Heyes, Hugh Christopher Bramley, Alan Melvyn Bhimani
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Publication number: 20130037465Abstract: A machine is provided with a slot to releasably receive and retain a cartridge in which dialysis is effected. The machine is configured for supplying to the cartridge, at a controlled temperature and rate, sterile water for use in haemodialysis and is operable to maintain, in a sterile condition, residual water contained therein after completion of a haemodialysis treatment.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2012Publication date: February 14, 2013Inventors: Keith James Heyes, Hugh Christopher Bramley, Alan Melvyn Bhimani
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Publication number: 20120292237Abstract: A disposable cartridge for use in a hemodialysis machine has a blood flow path for carrying a volume of blood to be treated in a dialyser and a dialysate flow path, isolated from the blood flow path, for delivering a flow of dislysate solution through the dialyser. The cartridge is received in an engine section of the machine. The engine section has first and second platens which close when the cartridge is inserted to retain the cartridge. Actuators and sensors arranged on the second platen control operation of the cartridge.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2012Publication date: November 22, 2012Inventors: Keith James Heyes, Hugh Christopher Bramley, Mark Reeves, Mark Jervis
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Patent number: 8215675Abstract: A restraint system (14) for a seat belt (22) is provided according to an embodiment of the invention. The restraint system (14) comprises one or more pneumatic ports (42, 44) for actuating the restraint system (14) from a first position to a second position. The restraint system (14) also comprises one or more pyrotechnic ports (52, 54) for actuating the restraint system (14) from either the first position or the second position to a third position.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2008Date of Patent: July 10, 2012Assignee: Norgren LimitedInventors: Mark Edward Byers Sealy, Hugh Christopher Bramley, Graham Barber
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Patent number: 8163257Abstract: A cartridge (10) for dispensing a reagent contained in a reagent reservoir (32). The reservoir (32) is in fluid communication with a deformable dispense tube (26) that is a least partially compressible, in use, to dispense a volume of reagent from the tube (26). The reservoir (32) defines an enclosed gas space (46) above the reagent, and the cartridge (10) includes a gas vent (40) that, in use, admits gas to the gas space (46) in response to dispense of reagent from the tube (26) that serves to control the reservoir pressure as the reservoir (32) is depleted by subsequent dispensing of reagent. A dispenser employing the cartridge (10) and a method of dispensing a volume of reagent are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2007Date of Patent: April 24, 2012Assignee: IMI Vision LimitedInventors: Mark Andrew Wallace, Hugh Christopher Bramley, Mark John Jervis
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Publication number: 20100244542Abstract: A restraint system (14) for a seat belt (22) is provided according to an embodiment of the invention. The restraint system (14) comprises one or more pneumatic ports (42, 44) for actuating the restraint system (14) from a first position to a second position. The restraint system (14) also comprises one or more pyrotechnic ports (52, 54) for actuating the restraint system (14) from either the first position or the second position to a third position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2008Publication date: September 30, 2010Inventors: Mark Edward Byers Sealy, Hugh Christopher Bramley, Graham Barber
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Publication number: 20100089807Abstract: A disposable cartridge for use in a hemodialysis machine has a blood flowpath for carrying a volume of blood to be treated in a dialyseer and a dialysate flowpath, isolated from the blood flowpath, for delivering a flow of dislysate solution through the dialyser. The cartridge is received in an engine section of the machine. The engine section has first and second platens which close when the cartridge is inserted to retain the cartridge. Actuators and sensors arranged on the second platen control operation of the cartridge.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2009Publication date: April 15, 2010Inventors: Keith James Heyes, Hugh Christopher Bramley, Mark Reeves, Mark Jervis
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Publication number: 20100015009Abstract: A cartridge (10) for dispensing a reagent contained in a reagent reservoir (32). The reservoir (32) is in fluid communication with a deformable dispense tube (26) that is a least partially compressible, in use, to dispense a volume of reagent from the tube (26). The reservoir (32) defines an enclosed gas space (46) above the reagent, and the cartridge (10) includes a gas vent (40) that, in use, admits gas to the gas space (46) in response to dispense of reagent from the tube (26) that serves to control the reservoir pressure as the reservoir (32) is depleted by subsequent dispensing of reagent. A dispenser employing the cartridge (10) and a method of dispensing a volume of reagent are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2007Publication date: January 21, 2010Applicant: IMI VISION LIMITEDInventors: Mark Andrew Wallace, Hugh Christopher Bramley, Mark Jervis
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Publication number: 20090230043Abstract: A machine 1 is provided with a slot 2 to releasably receive and retain a cartridge 4 in which dialysis is effected. The machine 1 is configured for supplying to the cartridge 4, at a controlled temperature and rate, sterile water for use in haemodialysis and is operable to maintain, in a sterile condition, residual water contained therein after completion of a haemodialysis treatment.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2006Publication date: September 17, 2009Inventors: Keith James Heyes, Hugh Christopher Bramley, Alan Melvyn Bhimani
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Publication number: 20080283550Abstract: A method and apparatus for dispensing a post-mix beverage in which a disposable concentrate unit 15 and a disposable pump unit 17 are housed in an upper refrigerated cabinet area 20 of a beverage dispenser 12. The pump unit 17 is operable to dispense metered volumes of concentrate for mixing with a regulated flow of diluent to dispense a required ratiometric mixture thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2005Publication date: November 20, 2008Inventors: Richard John Nighy, John Hunter, Hugh Christopher Bramley, David Kenneth Njaastad
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Patent number: 7331483Abstract: Apparatus for dispensing a post-mix beverage is characterized by a beverage concentrate metering system comprising a reservoir of beverage concentrate, a disposable pump unit containing a pair of piston pumps and inlet and outlet valves from each piston pump. The inlet valves are coupled to the reservoir of beverage concentrate and the outlet valves are coupled to a mixer. A control valve introduces diluent to the concentrate intermediate the outlet valves and mixer and a reusable pump drive operates the piston pumps. The control valve and pump drive are operated by a control system in a manner such that a predetermined ratio of diluent to concentrate is delivered to the mixer. Downstream from the mixture the admixture of diluent and concentrate is dispensed as a beverage into a cup.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2004Date of Patent: February 19, 2008Assignee: IMI Vision LimitedInventors: Alan Bhimani, Richard Nighy, Hugh Christopher Bramley