Patents by Inventor Seth Kasper
Seth Kasper 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: 20210353846Abstract: A method for creating a custom cell processing protocol includes providing a cell processing device having a display, a blood component separation device, and a pump. The method may then select, using the display, a first and second processing phase. The first processing phase has a plurality of first processing phase parameters and the second processing phase has a plurality of second processing phase parameters. The method may then modify the first and second processing phase parameters using the display, and create a custom protocol algorithm.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2019Publication date: November 18, 2021Inventor: Seth Kasper
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Patent number: 10668207Abstract: A method for removing fat from salvaged blood includes transferring salvaged blood from a reservoir to a blood component separation device, and separating the blood into a plurality of blood components. The method may then transfer a volume of unwashed blood components from the blood component separation device back toward the reservoir, and re-centrifuge the blood components remaining within the blood component separation device. After re-centrifuging, the method transfers additional salvaged blood from the reservoir to the blood component separation device to refill the blood component separation device. The method may then wash the components within the bowl by introducing wash solution into the blood component separation device. The wash solution displaces a volume of fat from the blood component separation device and into a waste container. The method may then empty the washed blood components within the blood component separation device to a product container.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2016Date of Patent: June 2, 2020Assignee: Haemonetics CorporationInventors: Seth Kasper, Jordan Smelker, Samuel Vaughan
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Patent number: 10500330Abstract: A method for collecting and washing shed blood includes providing a blood salvage reservoir and a blood salvage system. The user may connect a vacuum inlet port on the reservoir to a vacuum outlet port on the salvage system, connect an inlet port on the reservoir to a patient, and connect a vacuum source to a vacuum connection port on the salvage system. The method may then (1) draw a vacuum on the reservoir to draw shed blood into the reservoir, (2) disconnect the reservoir from the surgical field and salvage system, and (3) connect a second reservoir. The first blood salvage reservoir may then be connected to an automated blood processing system, and the collected blood may be introducing into the automated blood processing system and washed. The blood processing system may then return a portion of the washed blood to the patient.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2015Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: Haemonetics CorporationInventors: Donald J. Schwarz, Seth Kasper, Lisa Fahey
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Publication number: 20180154065Abstract: A method for removing fat from salvaged blood includes transferring salvaged blood from a reservoir to a blood component separation device, and separating the blood into a plurality of blood components. The method may then transfer a volume of unwashed blood components from the blood component separation device back toward the reservoir, and recentrifuge the blood components remaining within the blood component separation device. After re-centrifuging, the method transfers additional salvaged blood from the reservoir to the blood component separation device to refill the blood component separation device. The method may then wash the components within the bowl by introducing wash solution into the blood component separation device. The wash solution displaces a volume of fat from the blood component separation device and into a waste container. The method may then empty the washed blood components within the blood component separation device to a product container.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2016Publication date: June 7, 2018Inventors: Seth Kasper, Jordan Smelker, Samuel Vaughan
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Publication number: 20170246376Abstract: A method for collecting and washing shed blood includes providing a blood salvage reservoir and a blood salvage system. The user may connect a vacuum inlet port on the reservoir to a vacuum outlet port on the salvage system, connect an inlet port on the reservoir to a patient, and connect a vacuum source to a vacuum connection port on the salvage system. The method may then (1) draw a vacuum on the reservoir to draw shed blood into the reservoir, (2) disconnect the reservoir from the surgical field and salvage system, and (3) connect a second reservoir. The first blood salvage reservoir may then be connected to an automated blood processing system, and the collected blood may be introducing into the automated blood processing system and washed. The blood processing system may then return a portion of the washed blood to the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2015Publication date: August 31, 2017Inventors: Donald J. Schwarz, Seth Kasper, Lisa Fahey
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Patent number: 8961489Abstract: A container for storing donated blood plasma has a neck and an attachable locking cap. The cap may be rotatably attached to the neck. The cap and the neck are configured to lock the cap in at least one, and preferably two, rotational positions. In one position, tubes connected to the container are accessible. After the plasma has been collected and the tubes have been cut off and sealed, in the other position, the tube stubs are protected by the cap. The bottle and the cap may define structures that facilitate storing and protecting tubing wrapped longitudinally around the container, until the container is used to collect and store plasma.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2010Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: Haemonetics CorporationInventors: Donald Schwarz, Seth Kasper, Ron Marek, Graeme Struthers
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Publication number: 20140238940Abstract: A reservoir for use with a blood collection system includes a housing defining a cavity and a single stage filter. The housing has an inlet for receiving fluid from a source and an outlet. The inlet is in fluid communication with the cavity. The single stage filter includes a filter membrane configured to filter the fluid entering the housing from the inlet, and a frame defining the structure of the single stage filter. The frame also supports the filter membrane within the housing, and has a wiper edge that seals against an inner wall of the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2014Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: Haemonetics CorporationInventors: Donald J. Schwarz, Steve Mastroyin, Seth Kasper
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Patent number: 8628671Abstract: A reservoir for use with a blood collection system includes a housing, a pre-filter, and a spring mechanism. The housing defines a cavity and has an inlet for receiving fluid from a source. The pre-filter is located within the cavity, removes particulates contained within the fluid, and allows the fluid to pass through the pre-filter. The spring mechanism is connected to the pre-filter and allows the pre-filter to travel within the cavity as the pre-filter collects particulates.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2012Date of Patent: January 14, 2014Assignee: Haemonetics CorporationInventors: Jonathan Eagle, Donald J. Schwarz, Seth Kasper, Steve Mastroyin
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Publication number: 20130123725Abstract: A container (100) for storing donated blood plasma has a neck and an attachable locking cap (106). The cap may be rotatably attached to the neck. The cap and the neck are configured to lock the cap in at least one, and preferably two, rotational positions. In one position, tubes (110) connected to the container are accessible. After the plasma has been collected and the tubes have been cut off and sealed, in the other position, the tube stubs are protected by the cap. The bottle and the cap may define structures that facilitate storing and protecting tubing wrapped longitudinally around the container, until the container is used to collect and store plasma.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2010Publication date: May 16, 2013Applicant: Haemonetics CorporationInventors: Donald Schwarz, Seth Kasper, Ron Marek, Graeme Struthers
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Publication number: 20120168377Abstract: A reservoir for use with a blood collection system includes a housing, a pre-filter, and a spring mechanism. The housing defines a cavity and has an inlet for receiving fluid from a source. The pre-filter is located within the cavity, removes particulates contained within the fluid, and allows the fluid to pass through the pre-filter. The spring mechanism is connected to the pre-filter and allows the pre-filter to travel within the cavity as the pre-filter collects particulates.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2012Publication date: July 5, 2012Applicant: Haemonetics CorporationInventors: Jonathan Eagle, Donald J. Schwarz, Seth Kasper, Steve Mastroyin
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Patent number: 8157103Abstract: A reservoir for use with a blood collection system includes a housing, a pre-filter, and a spring mechanism. The housing defines a cavity and has an inlet for receiving fluid from a source. The pre-filter is located within the cavity, removes particulates contained within the fluid, and allows the fluid to pass through the pre-filter. The spring mechanism is connected to the pre-filter and allows the pre-filter to travel within the cavity as the pre-filter collects particulates.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2009Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Assignee: Haemonetics CorporationInventors: Jonathan Eagle, Donald J. Schwarz, Seth Kasper, Steve Mastroyin
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Publication number: 20110068061Abstract: A reservoir for use with a blood collection system includes a housing, a pre-filter, and a spring mechanism. The housing defines a cavity and has an inlet for receiving fluid from a source. The pre-filter is located within the cavity, removes particulates contained within the fluid, and allows the fluid to pass through the pre-filter. The spring mechanism is connected to the pre-filter and allows the pre-filter to travel within the cavity as the pre-filter collects particulates.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2009Publication date: March 24, 2011Applicant: HAEMONETICS CORPORATIONInventors: Jonathan Eagle, Donald J. Schwarz, Seth Kasper, Steve Mastroyin