Patents by Inventor L. Alex Pranger

L. Alex Pranger 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).

  • Self-contained micromechanical ventilator
    Patent number: 7320321
    Abstract: The portable ventilator of the present invention provide a hands-free ventilatory support device in critical care, emergency and resource limited environments. The portable ventilator utilizes ambient air and includes a two dual head compressor system to provide a consistent air supply to the patient. The ventilator device is battery operated and is capable of providing up to 60 minutes of care. In a preferred embodiment, the portable ventilator of the present invention also includes a pneumatic subsystem, a control subsystem, a power subsystem and an alarm subsystem. The portable ventilator of the preferred embodiment includes a dual head and single head compressor system that operates alternatively, to provide a consistent and continuous inhalation and exhalation cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2008
    Assignee: Automedx Inc.
    Inventors: L. Alex Pranger, William P. Wiesmann, Adrian R. Urias
  • Self-contained micromechanical ventilator
    Publication number: 20040221845
    Abstract: The portable ventilator of the present invention provide a hands-free ventilatory support device in critical care, emergency and resource limited environments. The portable ventilator utilizes ambient air and includes a two dual head compressor system to provide a consistent air supply to the patient. The ventilator device is battery operated and is capable of providing up to 60 minutes of care. In a preferred embodiment, the portable ventilator of the present invention also includes a pneumatic subsystem, a control subsystem, a power subsystem and an alarm subsystem. The portable ventilator of the preferred embodiment includes a dual head and single head compressor system that operates alternatively, to provide a consistent and continuous inhalation and exhalation cycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2004
    Publication date: November 11, 2004
    Inventors: L. Alex Pranger, William P. Wiesmann, Adrian R. Urias