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).

  • Patent number: 9615996
    Abstract: The invention relates to a closure cap (1) for receptacles for receiving medical liquids, in particular receptacles filled with infusion solutions, transfusion solutions or liquids for enteral nutrition. The invention further relates to a receptacle (40) for receiving medical liquids, in particular a bottle, comprising such a closure cap. The closure cap (1) according to the invention is characterized by two injection parts (6 and 7) arranged separately from one another, each for injecting an additive. One injection part (6) serves to inject an additive with an injection syringe that has a needle (cannula), while the other injection part (7) serves to inject an additive with a needle-less injection syringe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: Fresenius Kabi Deutschland GmbH
    Inventors: Torsten Brandenburger, Gerhard Greier, Ismael Rahimy
  • Publication number: 20160242998
    Abstract: A food arrangement with at least one receptacle which is filled with a liquid, sterile food; a connector, which is introduced into the receptacle and has a pierced membrane arranged in a filler neck; and a tamper-evident seal, which is connected to the connector and closes the filler neck. A sterile food arrangement is thus made available, without the need for final autoclaving of the entire filled receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2014
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Inventors: Torsten Brandenburger, Ismael Rahimy
  • Publication number: 20160244195
    Abstract: 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 the
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2014
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Inventors: Torsten Brandenburger, Bernhard Neisius
  • Publication number: 20160236395
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2014
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventors: Torsten Brandenburger, Andreas Pfeffer, Christian Frensch
  • Publication number: 20160220444
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2014
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Inventors: Torsten Brandenburger, Ismael Rahimy, Christian Ebert
  • Publication number: 20160151240
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2014
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Applicant: FRESENIUS KABI DEUTSCHLAND GMBH
    Inventor: Torsten Brandenburger
  • Patent number: 9254361
    Abstract: The application relates to a drip chamber for an infusion device, to an infusion device with a drip chamber, and to an arrangement composed of an infusion container and of such an infusion device. The drip chamber has a securing part for securing the drip chamber releasably to the infusion container. The securing part of the drip chamber has securing elements which are arranged along the circumference of a circle and which, on the inner sides facing each other, have grooves extending along the circumference of a circle. The securing elements can be spread from a position in which they engage firmly around the connector part of the infusion container to a position in which they release the connector part of the infusion device. The securing elements secure the piercing spike of the drip chamber against slipping out of the piercing part of the connector part of the infusion container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Assignee: Fresenius Kabi Deutschland GmbH
    Inventors: Ismael Rahimy, Torsten Brandenburger
  • Publication number: 20160008224
    Abstract: The invention relates to a connector for containers containing medicinal active ingredient, which connector makes it possible to transfer active ingredient from one container into another container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2015
    Publication date: January 14, 2016
    Inventors: Ismael Rahimy, Torsten Brandenburger
  • Patent number: 9150336
    Abstract: The closure cap according to the invention for a container for receiving liquids, and in particular a BFS container for receiving an enteral nutrient solution, has a cover part and a rim part, with a withdrawal part for the withdrawal of a liquid, and in particular the enteral nutrient solution, being arranged in the cover part. Basically, the closure cap according to the invention may also comprise, as well as the withdrawal part, an injection part for the injection of a medicinal liquid into the enteral nutrient solution. The withdrawal part of the closure cap according to the invention has a connecting part for a spike of a flexible line of a transfer device and a closing-off part having a pierceable membrane for closing-off the recess in the connecting part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: FRESENIUS KABI DEUTSCHLAND GMBH
    Inventors: Torsten Brandenburger, Gerhard Greier, Ismael Rahimy
  • Patent number: 9108031
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for connecting a syringe to a container or tubing, particularly for connecting a syringe to a container for receiving infusion-, transfusion-, or enteral nutrition solutions and particularly for connecting a syringe to tubing of a blood tube system of an extracorporeal blood treatment device or to tubing for a venous portal. The invention also relates to a container and tubing with such a device. The device according to the invention has a connecting part (2) which connects to the container or the tubing, the connecting part having a recess (3) in which a membrane (12) is arranged, the membrane closing the channel-shaped recess. A hollow body (22) having a syringe (23) is arranged in the recess (3) of the connecting part (2) in such a manner that the membrane (12) is pierced upon connection of the syringe to the connecting part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: FRESENIUS KABI DEUTSCHLAND GMBH
    Inventors: Torsten Brandenburger, Ismael Rahimy
  • Patent number: 9095500
    Abstract: The invention relates to a closure cap for a container for receiving medical liquids, in particular a BFS vial which is produced by a blow-fill seal process, and to a BFS container with such a closure cap. The closure cap according to the invention has a cover part and an edge part, with an injection part arranged in the cover part. The injection part has an outwardly directed connection part with a conical recess for receiving the cone stem of a needleless injection syringe in a seal-forming manner, and an inwardly directed closure part which has a self-sealing membrane for closing the recess of the connection part. The self-sealing membrane is slotted. The closure cap according to the invention allows a liquid to be injected without use of an injection needle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: Fresenius Kabi Deutschland GmgH
    Inventors: Torsten Brandenburger, Gerhard Greier
  • Patent number: 8992490
    Abstract: The invention relates to a drip chamber for an infusion device and an infusion device having such a drip chamber, by means of which medical solutions can be fed to a patient, such as infusion solutions for chemotherapy. The drip chamber (1) according to the invention is provided for connecting to a fastener (8) of an infusion container (2), comprising a withdrawal part (25) for withdrawing fluid, having an opening (28) closed by a penetrable membrane (27) and an injection part (26) for injecting a fluid, having an opening (30) closed by a penetrable membrane (29). The connecting part (7) and/or piercing spike (11) of the drip chamber (1) according to the invention is designed such that a snap-fit or latching connection to the injection part (13) and/or the withdrawing part (25) of the fastener (8) of the infusion container (2) can be produced when the connecting part (7) of the drip chamber (1) is connected to the fastener (8) of the infusion container (2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Fresenius Kabi Deutschland GmbH
    Inventors: Torsten Brandenburger, Ismael Rahimy
  • Patent number: 8876790
    Abstract: A connector according to the invention includes a first connection region for connecting a first container, a piercing element and a break-open element, wherein the piercing element has a first end section and a second end section and a channel, running from the first end section to the second end section, for transporting a medicinal active substance, wherein the first end section is formed for piercing a membrane of the first container connected in the first connection region, and, at the second end section, the break-open element is attached such that it can be broken open and/or broken off, wherein, in the attached state, the break-open element seals the channel of the piercing element in liquid tight fashion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Fresenius Kabi Deutschland GmbH
    Inventors: Ismael Rahimy, Torsten Brandenburger
  • Patent number: 8857470
    Abstract: A connection device for connecting a first reservoir with a second reservoir, includes a first section for arranging the first reservoir closed with a seal; a second section for arranging the second reservoir; and a piercing element which penetrates with a piercing end the seal of the first reservoir when the first reservoir is arranged at the first section. In some embodiments, the piercing element can be moved from a first position into a second position, wherein it blocks in the first position a flow connection between the first and the second section, while in the second position it allows for a flow connection between the first and the second section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: Fresenius Kabi Deutschland GmbH
    Inventors: Ismael Rahimy, Torsten Brandenburger
  • Patent number: 8839974
    Abstract: A closure cap for a container filled with a medical fluid and having a mouthpiece sealed by a pierceable membrane includes a cap-shaped closure body and a drinking stub with an opening for drinking purposes. The drinking stub is pivotable between a first position, in which the drinking stub bears against the closure body, and a second position, in which the drinking stub protrudes from the closure body, such that, when the drinking stub is pivoted, the membrane of the container is pierced and a connection is produced between the opening in the drinking stub and the container interior.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: Fresenius Kabi Deutschland GmbH
    Inventors: Torsten Brandenburger, Christian Ebert, Bernd Knierbein
  • Publication number: 20140076839
    Abstract: The invention relates to a closure cap (1) for receptacles for receiving medical liquids, in particular receptacles filled with infusion solutions, transfusion solutions or liquids for enteral nutrition. The invention further relates to a receptacle (40) for receiving medical liquids, in particular a bottle, comprising such a closure cap. The closure cap (1) according to the invention is characterized by two injection parts (6 and 7) arranged separately from one another, each for injecting an additive. One injection part (6) serves to inject an additive with an injection syringe that has a needle (cannula), while the other injection part (7) serves to inject an additive with a needle-less injection syringe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Inventors: Torsten Brandenburger, Gerhard Greier, Ismael Rahimy
  • Patent number: D745977
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2015
    Assignee: FRESENIUS KABI DEUTSCHLAND GMBH
    Inventor: Torsten Brandenburger
  • Patent number: D746483
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: Fresenius Kabi Deutschland GmbH
    Inventor: Torsten Brandenburger
  • Patent number: D757956
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: Fresenius Kabi Deutschland GmbH
    Inventor: Torsten Brandenburger
  • Patent number: D759267
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: Fresenius Kabi Deutschland GmbH
    Inventor: Torsten Brandenburger