Patents by Inventor Stephen R. Garchow

Stephen R. Garchow 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: 8672876
    Abstract: A fluid delivery system having a closed-loop control process for delivering a medical fluid to a patient. A fluid infusion system includes a pump for delivering a fluid to a patient via an administration tube. A flow sensor associated with the administration tube provides an indication of the actual flow rate of fluid in the administration tube. Such a flow sensor may comprise a positive displacement flow sensor constructed using micro-fabrication and/or micro-molding techniques. A reader reads the actual flow rate signal and provides an indication to a controller for controlling the pump. The flow rate information can also be used for providing status information, such as the existence of a blockage in the fluid delivery system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: Baxter International Inc.
    Inventors: James D. Jacobson, Tuan Bui, Stephen R. Garchow, Atif Yardimci, James S. Slepicka
  • Patent number: 8231566
    Abstract: A fluid delivery system having a closed-loop control process for delivering a medical fluid to a patient. A fluid infusion system includes a pump for delivering a fluid to a patient via an administration tube. A flow sensor associated with the administration tube provides an indication of the actual flow rate of fluid in the administration tube. Such a flow sensor may comprise a positive displacement flow sensor constructed using micro-fabrication and/or micro-molding techniques. A reader reads the actual flow rate signal and provides an indication to a controller for controlling the pump. The flow rate information can also be used for providing status information, such as the existence of a blockage in the fluid delivery system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Assignee: Baxter International, Inc.
    Inventors: James D. Jacobson, Tuan Bui, Stephen R. Garchow, Atif Yardimci, James S. Slepicka
  • Patent number: 8226597
    Abstract: A fluid delivery system having a closed-loop control process for delivering a medical fluid to a patient. A fluid infusion system includes a pump for delivering a fluid to a patient via an administration tube. A flow sensor associated with the administration tube provides an indication of the actual flow rate of fluid in the administration tube. Such a flow sensor may comprise a positive displacement flow sensor constructed using micro-fabrication and/or micro-molding techniques. A reader reads the actual flow rate signal and provides an indication to a controller for controlling the pump. The flow rate information can also be used for providing status information, such as the existence of a blockage in the fluid delivery system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: Baxter International, Inc.
    Inventors: James D. Jacobson, Tuan Bui, Stephen R. Garchow, Atif Yardimci, James S. Slepicka
  • Patent number: 7879025
    Abstract: A fluid delivery system having a closed-loop control process for delivering a medical fluid to a patient. A fluid infusion system includes a pump for delivering a fluid to a patient via an administration tube. A flow sensor associated with the administration tube provides an indication of the actual flow rate of fluid in the administration tube. Such a flow sensor may comprise a positive displacement flow sensor constructed using micro-fabrication and/or micro-molding techniques. A reader reads the actual flow rate signal and provides an indication to a controller for controlling the pump. The flow rate information can also be used for providing status information, such as the existence of a blockage in the fluid delivery system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Baxter International Inc.
    Inventors: James D. Jacobson, Tuan Bui, Stephen R. Garchow, Atif Yardimci, James S. Slepicka
  • Publication number: 20080255502
    Abstract: A fluid delivery system having a closed-loop control process for delivering a medical fluid to a patient. A fluid infusion system includes a pump for delivering a fluid to a patient via an administration tube. A flow sensor associated with the administration tube provides an indication of the actual flow rate of fluid in the administration tube. Such a flow sensor may comprise a positive displacement flow sensor constructed using micro-fabrication and/or micro-molding techniques. A reader reads the actual flow rate signal and provides an indication to a controller for controlling the pump. The flow rate information can also be used for providing status information, such as the existence of a blockage in the fluid delivery system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2008
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Inventors: James D. Jacobson, Tuan Bui, Stephen R. Garchow, Atif Yardimci, James S. Slepicka
  • Publication number: 20080243058
    Abstract: A fluid delivery system having a closed-loop control process for delivering a medical fluid to a patient. A fluid infusion system includes a pump for delivering a fluid to a patient via an administration tube. A flow sensor associated with the administration tube provides an indication of the actual flow rate of fluid in the administration tube. Such a flow sensor may comprise a positive displacement flow sensor constructed using micro-fabrication and/or micro-molding techniques. A reader reads the actual flow rate signal and provides an indication to a controller for controlling the pump. The flow rate information can also be used for providing status information, such as the existence of a blockage in the fluid delivery system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2008
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Inventors: James D. Jacobson, Tuan Bui, Stephen R. Garchow, Atif Yardimci, James S. Slepicka
  • Publication number: 20080243057
    Abstract: A fluid delivery system having a closed-loop control process for delivering a medical fluid to a patient. A fluid infusion system includes a pump for delivering a fluid to a patient via an administration tube. A flow sensor associated with the administration tube provides an indication of the actual flow rate of fluid in the administration tube. Such a flow sensor may comprise a positive displacement flow sensor constructed using micro-fabrication and/or micro-molding techniques. A reader reads the actual flow rate signal and provides an indication to a controller for controlling the pump. The flow rate information can also be used for providing status information, such as the existence of a blockage in the fluid delivery system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2008
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Inventors: James D. Jacobson, Tuan Bui, Stephen R. Garchow, Atif Yardimci, James S. Slepicka
  • Publication number: 20030236489
    Abstract: A fluid delivery system having a closed-loop control process for delivering a medical fluid to a patient. A fluid infusion system includes a pump for delivering a fluid to a patient via an administration tube. A flow sensor associated with the administration tube provides an indication of the actual flow rate of fluid in the administration tube. Such a flow sensor may comprise a positive displacement flow sensor constructed using micro-fabrication and/or micro-molding techniques. A reader reads the actual flow rate signal and provides an indication to a controller for controlling the pump. The flow rate information can also be used for providing status information, such as the existence of a blockage in the fluid delivery system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2002
    Publication date: December 25, 2003
    Applicant: Baxter International, Inc.
    Inventors: James D. Jacobson, Tuan Bui, Stephen R. Garchow, Atif Yardimci, James S. Slepicka