Patents by Inventor Roland C. Kippenhan, Jr.

Roland C. Kippenhan, Jr. 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).

  • Apparatus and method for steam reprocessing flexible endoscopes
    Patent number: 7138087
    Abstract: A system for reprocessing flexible endoscopes having lumen therein. The reprocessing system deploys steam to disinfect and/or sterilize the endoscopes, and designs, components and methods for reducing or balancing the reprocessing cycle time and the effects of thermal expansion and contraction on the endoscopes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2006
    Assignee: Minntech Corporation
    Inventors: Roy K. Malkin, Roland C. Kippenhan, Jr., Michael P. Petersen, Thomas L. Fenton
  • Apparatus and method for steam reprocessing flexible endoscopes
    Patent number: 6884392
    Abstract: A system for reprocessing flexible endoscopes having lumen therein. The reprocessing system deploys steam to disinfect and/or sterilize the endoscopes, and designs, components, and methods for reducing or balancing the reprocessing cycle time and the effects of thermal expansion and contraction on the endoscopes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2005
    Assignee: Minntech Corporation
    Inventors: Roy K. Malkin, Roland C. Kippenhan, Jr., Michael P. Petersen, Thomas L. Fenton
  • Apparatus and method for monitoring biofilm cleaning efficacy
    Patent number: 6793880
    Abstract: Methods and devices for determining the efficacy of a cleaning, disinfecting, or sterilizing process intended to remove biofilms are provided. The devices involve a biofilm sample, a biofilm indicator, and a simulated endoscope.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2004
    Assignee: Minntech Corporation
    Inventor: Roland C. Kippenhan, Jr.