Patents by Inventor Randy K. Murphey

Randy K. Murphey 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: 10413653
    Abstract: A fluid processing cassette and sensor coupling system is disclosed, comprising a cassette comprising a cap having an opening formed by an inner cylindrical wall having a first diameter, an outer cylindrical wall having a second diameter, and a contact surface connecting the inner and outer cylindrical walls. The contact surface includes a varying diameter that decreases from the second diameter to the first diameter. A sensor post comprises a ring disposed around a cylindrical body and is positioned to engage with the contact surface of the cap to form a seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: Fenwal, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian C. Case, Richard L. West, Randy K. Murphey, Christopher J. Bishof
  • Publication number: 20170290972
    Abstract: A fluid processing cassette and sensor coupling system is disclosed, comprising a cassette comprising a cap having an opening formed by an inner cylindrical wall having a first diameter, an outer cylindrical wall having a second diameter, and a contact surface connecting the inner and outer cylindrical walls. The contact surface includes a varying diameter that decreases from the second diameter to the first diameter. A sensor post comprises a ring disposed around a cylindrical body and is positioned to engage with the contact surface of the cap to form a seal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2017
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Inventors: Brian C. Case, Richard L. West, Randy K. Murphey, Christopher J. Bishof
  • Patent number: 4821996
    Abstract: A multi-position rotary valve system is useable with a disposable fluid transfer set for carrying out a sequence of steps to implement a drain and fill procedure in connection with peritoneal dialysis. A method of carrying out peritoneal dialysis includes utilizing a rotary, multi-position, valve system in conjunction with a fluid flow transfer set having a plurality of flexible fluid flow conduits. The valve system provides for systematically opening and closing the respective fluid flow conduits in a predetermined sequence for the purpose of carrying out a drain and fill procedure of the type associated with peritoneal dialysis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 1987
    Date of Patent: April 18, 1989
    Assignee: Baxter Travenol Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Marc Bellotti, William J. Schnell, John F. Love, Randy K. Murphey, Larry C. Taylor, Franco Peluso
  • Patent number: 4596571
    Abstract: A protective shroud for a connection site also strengthens the connection site by restraining movement of the connection site in a manner which would cause its separation. One end of the protective shroud is buttressed to resist yielding in response to forces acting upon the connection site. When an oversized connection site is inserted into the shroud, the shroud provides a camming action which compresses the connection site to a length which securely nests within the shroud.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 1985
    Date of Patent: June 24, 1986
    Assignee: Baxter Travenol Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Marc Bellotti, Randy K. Murphey
  • Patent number: D300177
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 1986
    Date of Patent: March 7, 1989
    Assignee: Baxter Travenol Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Marc Bellotti, Randy K. Murphey, Larry C. Taylor