Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Andrew Kolomayets
  • Flow control device
    Patent number: 6742760
    Abstract: Devices for controlling the flow of fluid through plastic tubes, such as tubes which are part of a disposable blood donation tubing set are disclosed. The device has a clamp adapted for attachment with one or more other clamps to allow for easy flow control through two or more tubing segments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: Baxter International Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan Blickhan, Ying-Cheng Lo
  • Apparatus for irradiation of blood products
    Patent number: 6696023
    Abstract: An apparatus for irradiating materials is disclosed. The apparatus includes a housing defining a chamber and a pair of light sources positioned on opposite sides of the chamber. The housing includes a pair of housing sections moveable in hinged relation between open and closed positions. A manually removable tray within the housing to define a support suface for a flexible container in the chamber is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2004
    Assignee: Baxter International Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel J. Grimm, Mark S. Leuenberger
  • Locking needle protector
    Patent number: 6632201
    Abstract: Needle protectors for retaining needles are disclosed. The needle protector includes a housing with an opening at each of a proximal and distal end. The needle protector may include a portion that is depressible to a substantially fixed position over the needle retracted within the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2003
    Assignee: Baxter International Inc.
    Inventors: Jean-Marie Mathias, Philippe Van Heems, Gianni Di Stefani, Thomas Walter Coneys
  • Platelet suspensions and methods for resuspending platelets
    Patent number: 6613566
    Abstract: Platelet suspensions and methods for resuspending platelet concentrates are disclosed. The platelet concentrates are resuspended by combining a platelet concentrate with a substance capable of resuspending platelets, such as a salt solution. The resuspended platelets may be stored and/or administered to a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2003
    Assignee: Baxter International Inc.
    Inventors: Richard L. Kandler, Liam C. Farrell
  • Synthetic media for blood components
    Patent number: 6566046
    Abstract: Synthetic media formulations are disclosed for use with blood preparations intended for in vivo use, including synthetic media formulations to be employed in conjunction with the photodecontamination of platelets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2003
    Assignees: Baxter International Inc., Cerus Corporation
    Inventors: Lily Lin, Laurence Corash, Marc Payrat
  • Apparatus, systems and methods for processing and treating a biological fluid with light
    Patent number: 6565802
    Abstract: Apparatus, systems and methods are disclosed for treating a biological fluid with light. A container of biological fluid is introduced into a fluid treatment chamber where it is contacted with light provided by one or more light sources in proximity to the fluid treatment chamber. A drawer for holding containers of biological fluid introduces the containers into the chamber. Containers for holding the biological fluid are marked by the apparatus to indicate the status of the treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2003
    Assignees: Baxter International Inc., Cerus Corporation
    Inventors: Kathleen A. Hanley, George D. Cimino, Peter R. H. Stark, Wendy M. Power, Paul A. Franzosa, Daniela Homza Stark, David F. Beittel, Peyton S. Metzel
  • Sampling tube holder for blood sampling system
    Patent number: 6520948
    Abstract: A holder for receiving a sampling tube of a blood sampling system is disclosed. The holder has an interior pocket which can be conformed from a closed position to an open position for receiving the sampling tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2003
    Assignee: Baxter International Inc.
    Inventors: Jean-Marie Mathias, Thomas Walter Coneys
  • Process for the production of high molecular weight polyester resins
    Patent number: 5334669
    Abstract: A process for the solid state polyaddition of a polyester resin in which the resin, blended in a molten state with a dianhydride of an aromatic tetracarboxylic acid is granulated, crystallized and then upgraded, characterized in that the crystallization and upgrading temperature is comprised in the range between the TG and 170.degree. C., preferably between 130.degree. and 170.degree. C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 2, 1994
    Assignee: M. & G. Ricerche S.p.A.
    Inventor: Guido Ghisolfi