Patents by Inventor Torsten Brandenburger
Torsten Brandenburger 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: 20210169739Abstract: The invention relates to a medical package designed as an infusion bag, which medical package is made from multi-layer films that are welded to one another and is filled with a medical liquid for infusion and/or for parenteral nutrition. The invention is described by a medical package designed as an infusion bag, which is made up of a film comprising multiple layers welded to one another and has at least one weld seam, preferably longitudinal and transverse weld seams, and is filled with a medical liquid. The multi-layer film has at least one inner layer of a matrix-phase polymer system, an intermediate layer of a matrix-phase polymer system, and an outer layer of a matrix-phase polymer system.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2019Publication date: June 10, 2021Inventors: Torsten Brandenburger, Beatrix Heuel-Hoemmen
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Patent number: 11013662Abstract: A connector system for connecting a withdrawal device to a container for a medical fluid, in particular for a rinsing solution, comprising a first withdrawal port and a second withdrawal port which are each designed for a withdrawal of the medical fluid from the container, wherein the first withdrawal port and the second withdrawal port are designed differently and each is sealed by a resealable membrane and a break-away cap.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2015Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Assignee: Fresenius Kabi Deutschland GmbHInventors: Torsten Brandenburger, Ismael Rahimy
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Patent number: 11013663Abstract: A container for a medical liquid, comprising a connection piece via which a medical liquid can be pumped into or out of the container, an attachment part which can be attached to the connection piece and connected to a pump device to pump a medical liquid or out of the container, and a sealing element for sealing a passage between the connection piece and the attachment part. The sealing element has a slot opening which is closed against a liquid flow when the pump device is not attached to the attachment part and which is open when the pump device is attached to the attachment part such that a medical liquid can be pumped through the slot opening. The attachment part has a connection portion with an opening into which the connection piece can be inserted along an insertion direction in order to connect to the attachment part.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2016Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Assignee: Fresenius Kabi Deutschland GmbHInventors: Torsten Brandenburger, Ismael Rahimy, Christian Frensch
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Patent number: 10934049Abstract: Disclosed is a container comprising an opening to bring an enteral nutrient solution into or out of the container, a base which lies opposite the opening in a direction of longitudinal extent of the container for depositing of the container upright on an underlying surface, a hanging element arranged on the base in a first position extending substantially along the base, or in a second position where it protrudes at an angle from a plane defined by the base, and a hinge device which connects the hanging element to the base at a first end of the hanging element, to transfer the hanging element from the first into the second position. A receiving region for the hanging element is formed in the base. The hanging element can be releasably fixed in the first position using a connecting device. The hanging element is fixed movably within the first position.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2016Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: Fresenius Kabi Deutschland GmbHInventors: Torsten Brandenburger, Stefan Schwerer, Christian Ebert
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Publication number: 20200189169Abstract: A method for producing a sterilized container comprises: providing a preform having a hanger arranged on a bottom of the preform, heating the preform in a heating device, feeding the heated preform into a stretching and blowing apparatus, stretching and blowing the preform in the stretching and blowing apparatus such that the container for the infusion solution is formed from the preform, cleaning the formed container in a rinsing apparatus, and drying the cleaned container in a drying device, filling the cleaned and dried container at least with an infusion solution, via a filling opening present in the container, in a filling plant, closing the container by attaching a closure cap to the filling opening of the container, sterilizing the closed container in an autoclave, wherein the hanger of the preform is oriented and folded over by a bending apparatus prior to stretching and blowing in the stretching and blowing apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2019Publication date: June 18, 2020Inventors: Torsten Brandenburger, Andreas Pfeffer, Christian Frensch
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Patent number: 10576019Abstract: The invention relates to a connection assembly for directing a medical liquid that includes a connector through which a medical liquid can be delivered, an attachment part that can be connected to connector and is attachable to a delivery device for delivery of a medical liquid through the connector, and has an opening in which the connector engages with the attachment part, and a sealing element for sealing the transition between the connector and the attachment part. The sealing element can be inserted into the opening of the attachment part in an insertion direction in such a manner that the sealing element is held between the attachment part and the connector with the attachment part attached to the connector.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2017Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignee: Fresenius Kabi Deutschland GmbHInventor: Torsten Brandenburger
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Publication number: 20200046608Abstract: The invention relates to a connector for a medical package containing a liquid. The connector comprises a lower section which has a connecting piece for a container of said medical package and a passageway which is closed by a septum, as well as an upper section which is provided with a cap that covers the septum and can be broken off, said septum having, on a top side, a plurality of connections in the form of elevations, for a spike and/or for a needle.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2017Publication date: February 13, 2020Inventors: Torsten BRANDENBURGER, Stefan SCHWERER
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Patent number: 10507611Abstract: A method for producing a sterilized container comprises: providing a preform having a hanger arranged on a bottom of the preform, heating the preform in a heating device, feeding the heated preform into a stretching and blowing apparatus, stretching and blowing the preform in the stretching and blowing apparatus such that the container for the infusion solution is formed from the preform, cleaning the formed container in a rinsing apparatus, and drying the cleaned container in a drying device, filling the cleaned and dried container at least with an infusion solution, via a filling opening present in the container, in a filling plant, closing the container by attaching a closure cap to the filling opening of the container, sterilizing the closed container in an autoclave, wherein the hanger of the preform is oriented and folded over by a bending apparatus prior to stretching and blowing in the stretching and blowing apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2014Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: Fresenius Kabi Deutschland GmbHInventors: Torsten Brandenburger, Andreas Pfeffer, Christian Frensch
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Publication number: 20190344939Abstract: A sealing cap for a container for holding a medical liquid comprises a cap body and a connection device having a sealing element arranged on the cap body. The sealing element is arranged at the opening and is retained in the cap body in a clamped manner by a, preferably annular, flanged rim. The connection device has a break-off piece, which is firmly connected to the cap body and covers an outer face of the sealing element in the outward direction. The break-off piece is integral with the cap body, is connected to the cap body by a predetermined breaking point where the break-off piece can be detached from the cap body. The sealing element outer face is substantially flat and is accessible for wiping to provide a sealing cap having a sealing element arranged that can be simply and reliably disinfected.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2017Publication date: November 14, 2019Inventors: Torsten BRANDENBURGER, Christian FRENSCH, Andreas PFEFFER, Alexander DEGEN
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Patent number: 10456328Abstract: An ampoule for a medical liquid comprises an ampoule body for accommodating a medical liquid and a connection part for connecting a removal device to the ampoule, which connection part extends in a longitudinal extension direction and adjoins the ampoule body. The connection part and the ampoule body are formed as one piece and the connection part has a threaded segment having at least two thread turns arranged thereon, which are axially offset from each other in the longitudinal extension direction. The ampoule enables simple attachment of a removal device, creates a tight transition between a connection part and the removal device, is simple and economical to produce, and can provide a defined attachment state for the removal device on the ampoule.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2014Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: Fresenius Kabi Deutschland GmbHInventors: Torsten Brandenburger, Ismael Rahimy, Christian Ebert
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Patent number: 10377519Abstract: A method and an installation for aseptic filling of a receptacle with an enteral nutrition solution includes making available a filling device with a first sealing device preferably in a fixed position, and in which a first aseptic zone is provided, and wherein the first sealing device is located in a position having an opening; taking hold of a receptacle; guiding the receptacle to the first sealing device in such a way that the receptacle, bears sealingly on the opening of the first sealing device, and the first aseptic zone, in which at least an attachment piece of the receptacle is arranged at least in part, is closed; delivering a sterilizing agent, into the first aseptic zone, such that the channel of the attachment piece of the receptacle is at least partially sterilized; guiding the receptacle to the filling nozzle within the first aseptic zone in such a way that the filling nozzle protrudes at least partially into the channel of the attachment piece of the receptacle; filling the receptacle with theType: GrantFiled: September 22, 2014Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Assignee: Fresenius Kabi Deutschland GmbHInventors: Torsten Brandenburger, Bernhard Neisius
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Publication number: 20190209435Abstract: A container for a medical liquid, comprising a connection piece via which a medical liquid can be pumped into or out of the container, an attachment part which can be attached to the connection piece and connected to a pump device to pump a medical liquid or out of the container, and a sealing element for sealing a passage between the connection piece and the attachment part. The sealing element has a slot opening which is closed against a liquid flow when the pump device is not attached to the attachment part and which is open when the pump device is attached to the attachment part such that a medical liquid can be pumped through the slot opening. The attachment part has a connection portion with an opening into which the connection piece can be inserted along an insertion direction in order to connect to the attachment part.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2016Publication date: July 11, 2019Inventors: Torsten Brandenburger, Ismael Rahimy, Christian Frensch
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Publication number: 20190201289Abstract: A sealing element is received between a connector and an attachment member. The sealing element includes a foot section received by a recess of the connector, a shoulder engaging an inner surface of the attachment member, and a flange engaging a support surface of the connector. The sealing element also includes a cylindrical body extending from the shoulder to the flange along an insertion direction and, where the cylindrical body deforms to create a flow path through the sealing element, and a sealing head defines an opening that transitions from a closed state to an open state when the cylindrical body deforms.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2019Publication date: July 4, 2019Inventor: Torsten BRANDENBURGER
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Patent number: 10278896Abstract: An ampoule for a medical liquid, comprising an ampoule body for receiving a medical liquid and a connection part for connecting a removal device to the ampoule. The ampoule body is produced as a plastic injection-molded part by means of a plastic injection molding process. In this manner an ampoule is provided which allows a simple and inexpensive production of the ampoule and can ensure a sterile storage of medical liquids.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2014Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Assignee: Fresenius Kabi Deutschland GmbHInventor: Torsten Brandenburger
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Publication number: 20180296438Abstract: Disclosed is a cover for a container for receiving enteral nutrition solutions, having a thread which can be brought into engagement with a mating thread of a container for receiving an enteral nutrition solution in order to cover an opening in the container for receiving the enteral nutrition solution, and having a connection piece for the connection of a hose line. An opening device having a first part connected to the cover in a form-fitting and/or force-fitting manner and having a second part which is permanently connected to the first part is arranged on an inner side of the cover. In a starting state of the opening device, the second part of the opening device is fixed to the first part of the opening device by a fixing element and, in an opening state of the device, is movable relative to the first part of the opening device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2016Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventors: Torsten Brandenburger, Stefan Schwerer, Christian Ebert
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Publication number: 20180290783Abstract: Disclosed is a container comprising an opening to bring an enteral nutrient solution into or out of the container, a base which lies opposite the opening in a direction of longitudinal extent of the container for depositing of the container upright on an underlying surface, a hanging element arranged on the base in a first position extending substantially along the base, or in a second position where it protrudes at an angle from a plane defined by the base, and a hinge device which connects the hanging element to the base at a first end of the hanging element, to transfer the hanging element from the first into the second position. A receiving region for the hanging element is formed in the base. The hanging element can be releasably fixed in the first position using a connecting device. The hanging element is fixed movably within the first position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2016Publication date: October 11, 2018Applicant: Fresenius Kabi Deutschland GmbHInventors: Torsten Brandenburger, Stefan Schwerer, Christian Ebert
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Publication number: 20180271748Abstract: A connection assembly configured to deliver a medical liquid to a container is described. The connection assembly includes a connecting member connected to the container, an attachment member, and a sealing element. The attachment member defines a lumen, a first end to be connected to a delivery device, and a second end connected to the connecting member. The sealing element is disposed in the lumen of the attachment member and includes a sealing head, a flange, and a foot portion. The sealing head seals the lumen of the attachment member, and the flange and the foot portion engage the connecting member.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2018Publication date: September 27, 2018Inventor: Torsten BRANDENBURGER
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Publication number: 20180104148Abstract: A connector for a medical container comprises a connector element to be attached to the medical container for providing a port to the medical container. The connector element comprises a head section and a pinch-off section adjoining the head section. The head section comprises an opening and the pinch-off section encloses an inner lumen being in fluid connection with the opening of the head section for proving a fluid path through the connector element. The pinch-off section is flexibly deformable for pinching off the fluid path. A closure element is attachable to the head section for closing the opening of the head section, and a pierceable membrane element is held between the head section of the connector element and the closure element. A deflection element extends from the head section towards the inner lumen for deflecting a needle of a delivery device when piercing the membrane element.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2016Publication date: April 19, 2018Inventors: Lars Karlsson, Torsten Brandenburger
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Publication number: 20180092807Abstract: The invention relates to a connection assembly for directing a medical liquid that includes a connector through which a medical liquid can be delivered, an attachment part that can be connected to connector and is attachable to a delivery device for delivery of a medical liquid through the connector, and has an opening in which the connector engages with the attachment part, and a sealing element for sealing the transition between the connector and the attachment part. The sealing element can be inserted into the opening of the attachment part in an insertion direction in such a manner that the sealing element is held between the attachment part and the connector with the attachment part attached to the connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2017Publication date: April 5, 2018Inventor: Torsten BRANDENBURGER
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Publication number: 20180055734Abstract: A sealing cap for a container for holding a medical liquid comprising a cap body, which bounds an interior and has at least one opening, and at least one connection device, which is arranged on the cap body and to which a conveying device for feeding a medical liquid into the container or for removing a medical liquid from the container can be connected. The connection device has a sealing element, arranged on the cap body. The connection device has a break-off piece, which, in an initial state, is firmly connected to the cap body and covers the outer face of the sealing element in the outward direction. The break-off piece is connected to the cap body by means of a pre-determined breaking point. In addition, the sealing element is convex on the outer face.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2016Publication date: March 1, 2018Inventors: Torsten Brandenburger, Stefan Schwerer