Patents Assigned to Aquintel, Inc.
  • Patent number: 6063051
    Abstract: A computer based system for tracking a patient's fluid volume and electrolyte (cation or anion concentration) balances, during the period extending from before surgical procedures through the recovery process, which will assist the attending physician in maintaining proper balances in the patient. The system contains automatic sensors for measuring the volumes of fluids administered to and recovered from the patient. The system also preferably contains sensors for measuring electrolyte concentrations in these fluids, and, when sensors are not available, assists the attending physician in estimating. The system assists the attending physician in creating baseline values for a patient's fluid and electrolyte values, and then accounts for the fluids going into and out of the patient to continuously track current values. Out of bounds conditions for these balances, when detected, will cause the system to issue alarms and make suggestions to the attending physician for remedial action.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2000
    Assignee: Aquintel, Inc.
    Inventor: Roger A. Stern
  • Patent number: 6010454
    Abstract: A computer based system for tracking a patient's fluid volume and electrolyte (cation or anion concentration) balances, during the period extending from before surgical procedures through the recovery process, which will assist the attending physician in maintaining proper balances in the patient. The system contains automatic sensors for measuring the volumes of fluids administered to and recovered from the patient. The system also preferably contains sensors for measuring electrolyte concentrations in these fluids, and, when sensors are not available, assists the attending physician in estimating. The system assists the attending physician in creating baseline values for a patient's fluid and electrolyte values, and then accounts for the fluids going into and out of the patient to continuously track current values. Out of bounds conditions for these balances, when detected, will cause the system to issue alarms and make suggestions to the attending physician for remedial action.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2000
    Assignee: Aquintel, Inc.
    Inventors: Allen I. Arieff, Roger A. Stern
  • Patent number: 5709221
    Abstract: A disposable surgical drape comprising a folding funnel, folding frame means, and splash shield functions as a fluid collector for use during surgery. A portion of the splash shield is placed under the patient while the remainder extends over the operating table end to direct fluid flow to a folding funnel which is shaped and positioned as desired with folding frame means. Fluid draining into the funnel is collected for measurement. Folding frame means impart a substantially frusto-conical or frusto-pyramidal shape to the funnel in use and employ one or more hinged struts to help maintain the funnel mouth substantially open and horizontal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 20, 1998
    Assignee: Aquintel, Inc.
    Inventors: Thierry G. Vancaillie, Robert K. Mitchiner
  • Patent number: 5709670
    Abstract: A monitor to provide substantially real-time estimates of fluid absorption rate and tissue loss rate in a patient during a surgical procedure. The monitor estimates fluid source flow rates and waste fluid flow rates based on weight changes per unit time or direct reading fluid flow rate meters. Tissue loss flow rates are estimated based on tissue concentration measurable in waste irrigation fluid using an optical comparator, and are used to correct waste fluid flow rates. Correct waste fluid flow rates are used in turn to obtain estimated fluid absorption rates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 20, 1998
    Assignee: Aquintel, Inc.
    Inventors: Thierry G. Vancaillie, Robert K. Mitchiner, David W. Newton
  • Patent number: 5620010
    Abstract: A disposable surgical drape having a folding funnel, folding frame means, and splash shield functions as a fluid collector for use during surgery. A portion of the splash shield is placed under the patient while the remainder extends over the operating table end to direct fluid flow to a folding funnel which is shaped and positioned as desired with folding frame means. Fluid draining into the funnel is collected for measurement. Folding frame means impart a substantially frusto-conical or frusto-pyramidal shape to the funnel in use and employ one or more hinged struts to help maintain the funnel mouth substantially open and horizontal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 15, 1997
    Assignee: Aquintel, Inc.
    Inventors: Thierry G. Vancaillie, Robert K. Mitchiner
  • Patent number: 5522805
    Abstract: A monitor to provide substantially real-time estimates of fluid absorbed by a patient during an endoscopic surgical procedure. The monitor comprises means for weighing fluid administered to the patient intravenously, as well as that introduced through the endoscope for irrigation purposes. In addition, means are provided for weighing fluid recovered from the patient, the endoscope, and the surgical drapes. The total weight of fluid administered, reduced by subtracting the total weight of fluid recovered, comprises the calculated fluid absorbed. Through manual entries and/or switch settings, computing means maintain totals of fluid administered and fluid collected even as fluid sources are replaced and the fluid collector is emptied. Optional verticality compensation means and anti-rotation devices are included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 4, 1996
    Assignee: Aquintel, Inc.
    Inventors: Thierry G. Vancaillie, Robert K. Mitchiner, David W. Newton
  • Patent number: 5492537
    Abstract: A monitor to provide substantially real-time estimates of fluid absorbed by a patient during an endoscopic surgical procedure. The monitor weighs fluid administered to the patient intravenously, as well as that introduced through the endoscope for irrigation purposes. In addition, fluid recovered from the patient, the endoscope, the surgical drapes, and the floor is weighed. The total weight of fluid administered, reduced by automatically subtracting the total weight of fluid recovered, comprises the calculated fluid absorbed. Through manual entries and/or switch settings, totals of fluid administered and fluid collected are computed and maintained even as fluid sources are replaced and the fluid collector is emptied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 20, 1996
    Assignee: Aquintel, Inc.
    Inventor: Thierry G. Vancaillie