Patents by Inventor Theodore J. Klefisch, Jr.

Theodore J. Klefisch, 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).

  • Patent number: 5736098
    Abstract: A fluid collection and disposal system which includes a reusable collection unit designed to be cleaned by a servicing unit after use. The servicing unit performs an automatic servicing cycle to remove the collected fluid from the collection unit and prepare it for reuse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 7, 1998
    Assignee: Sherwood Medical Company
    Inventors: Michael John Kerwin, Jacky S. Yam, Keith G. Korte, Theodore J. Klefisch, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5637103
    Abstract: A fluid collection and disposal system which includes a reusable collection unit designed to operate in conjunction with a disposable manifold for collecting fluids aspirated from a patient during a surgical procedure, and to be cleaned by a servicing unit after use. The servicing unit removes the collected fluid from the collection unit and prepares it for reuse. The disposable manifold is removed from the collection unit prior to its attachment to the servicing unit, and a new disposable manifold is replaced on the collection unit after servicing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 10, 1997
    Inventors: Michael J. Kerwin, Jacky S. Yam, Keith G. Korte, Theodore J. Klefisch, Jr., Alan B. Ranford, Jerry W. Olive
  • Patent number: 5449009
    Abstract: A fluid collection and disposal system which includes a reusable collection unit designed to be cleaned by a servicing unit after use. The servicing unit performs an automatic servicing cycle to remove the collected fluid from the collection unit and prepare it for reuse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 12, 1995
    Assignee: Sherwood Medical Company
    Inventors: Michael J. Kerwin, Jacky S. Yam, Keith G. Korte, Theodore J. Klefisch, Jr.