Patents Assigned to MediVators, Inc.
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Patent number: 9361530Abstract: Embodiments of a system and method for processing and recognizing non-contact types of human input to prevent contamination are generally described herein. In example embodiments, human input is captured, recognized, and used to provide active input for control or data entry into a user interface. The human input may be provided in variety of forms detectable by recognition techniques such as speech recognition, gesture recognition, identification recognition, and facial recognition. In one example, the human input recognition techniques are used in connection with a device cleaning workflow used to obtain data and human input during cleaning procedures while minimizing cross-contamination between the contaminated device or person and other objects or persons. In another example, the human input recognition techniques are used in connection with a device tracking workflow used to obtain data and human input while tracking interactions with and locations of the contaminated or uncontaminated device.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2013Date of Patent: June 7, 2016Assignee: Medivators Inc.Inventors: Ward Sly, Stacy Lemmer, Terry Mistalski, Michael Petersen
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Patent number: 9277850Abstract: Computer systems and software for controlling an endoscope integrity tester. The pressurization and humidity measurement and calculations, and the resulting determination of passage or failure is automated and controlled to eliminate concerns of human error in the detection process. Further, the computer system is capable of adapting its calculations to specific endoscopes and particular testing changes to further improve accuracy by being context-sensitive.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2012Date of Patent: March 8, 2016Assignee: Medivators Inc.Inventor: Melissa Kubach
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Patent number: 9265248Abstract: The present invention provides for antimicrobial compositions, methods of preparing the antimicrobial compositions, methods of using the antimicrobial compositions, and/or kits that include the antimicrobial compositions. The antimicrobial compositions can be in a dry, solid (e.g., powdered) form, or can be in a liquid (e.g., aqueous) form.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2012Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: Medivators Inc.Inventors: Thomas M. Gentle, John J. Matta, Adam W. Hauser, Wil Goetsch, Joshua Erickson
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Patent number: 9095731Abstract: Anti-microbial compositions including an anti-microbial polymer containing silicon-containing quaternary ammonium groups, polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), at least one short chain alcohol, optional fragrance, and water are provided. The anti-microbial compositions may be used to disinfect both porous and non-porous surfaces. Exemplary compositions may include 0.1-10 wt % of the anti-microbial polymer containing silicon-containing quaternary ammonium groups, 0.1-10 wt % polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), 1.0-20 wt % isopropyl alcohol, optional fragrance, and water.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2011Date of Patent: August 4, 2015Assignee: Medivators Inc.Inventors: Thomas M. Gentle, Adam W. Hauser, Lisa A. Colomina
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Patent number: 9044403Abstract: A stable, sporicidal hand sanitizer formulation is described. The formulation is a lotion including peracetic acid and one or more short chain alcohols. The lotion demonstrates an extended presence of active PAA and is capable of achieving a total kill of a bacteria in less than about 10 minutes contact time and more particularly, in about 2 minutes contact time.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2009Date of Patent: June 2, 2015Assignee: Medivators Inc.Inventor: Jennifer Shultz
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Patent number: 9017607Abstract: A system for decontaminating a medical device includes a decontamination chamber configured to retain the medical device and a chemical dispersion assembly configured to deliver a decontaminating fluid to the decontamination chamber. A pressure control assembly is connected to the decontamination chamber and configured to control the pressure in the decontamination chamber. The system also includes a system controller configured to control the decontamination chamber, chemical dispersion assembly, and pressure control assembly. A pressure in the decontamination chamber is reduced to within a sub-atmospheric pressure range in a first evacuation step and add a decontaminating fluid into the decontamination chamber at a first rate while increasing the pressure in the decontamination chamber. Adding the decontaminating fluid increases a relative humidity in the decontamination chamber to a level that improves the efficacy of the decontaminating fluid.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2012Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Assignee: Medivators Inc.Inventors: Jonathan K. Olson, Mason Schwartz
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Patent number: 8889081Abstract: A system for disinfecting a room includes an enclosure having first and second air inlets and an air intake control assembly to selectably control air flow into the enclosure through the first and second air inlets. Air that flows between the exterior and interior of the enclosure through the second air inlet passes through a filter assembly. The enclosure also includes an air dispersion outlet having a fan that draws air into the enclosure through the first and second air inlets and forces air out of the enclosure. A chemical dispersion assembly generates a disinfecting fog relative to the fan. A system controller controls the air intake control assembly to disperse the disinfecting fog into the room, and subsequently draw the disinfecting fog from the room and through the filter assembly.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2010Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: Medivators Inc.Inventors: Mason Schwartz, Thomas M. Gentle, Michael P. Petersen
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Publication number: 20140294749Abstract: The present invention provides for antimicrobial compositions, methods of preparing the antimicrobial compositions, methods of using the antimicrobial compositions, and/or kits that include the antimicrobial compositions. The antimicrobial compositions can be in a dry, solid (e.g., powdered) form, or can be in a liquid (e.g., aqueous) form.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2012Publication date: October 2, 2014Applicant: Medivators Inc.Inventors: Thomas M. Gentle, John J. Matta, Adam W. Hauser, Wil Goetsch, Joshua Erickson
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Patent number: 8821807Abstract: A pouch for retaining an endoscope during and after a decontamination process includes a first pouch side, a second pouch side attached to the first pouch side to form the pouch that is configured to retain the endoscope, and a port member coupled to the second pouch side. The second pouch side is securable to the first pouch side to seal the endoscope within the pouch. The second pouch side is configured to permit passage of a decontaminating substance. The port member is coupled to the second pouch side and includes an external interface configured to be connected to a device that provides the decontaminating substance for passage through the port member into an interior of the pouch.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2010Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: Medivators Inc.Inventors: Mason Schwartz, Jonathan K. Olson, Thomas M. Gentle, Jr., John E. Marxer, Michael P. Petersen
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Patent number: 8764642Abstract: A combined tube set for a disposable water bottle for a medical instrument includes a cap with threads suitable for attachment to various water bottles. The combined tube set provides a first tube set for rinsing that includes an air and water tubes, and air/water connector The combined tube set also provides a second tube set for irrigation that includes an irrigation connector, backflow valve(s), and flexible tubing section. In some embodiments, the tube set can provide warm and/or humid gas to the endoscope.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2011Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Medivators Inc.Inventors: Travis Henry Bendele, Christopher Steven Adams, Dina Grudo, Don Byrne, Leon Russ Smith
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Publication number: 20130338442Abstract: A disposable suction valve is provided. In some embodiments, the disposable suction valve may include a stem providing an air passage through the stem, a spring, a spring stanchion cup, and a boot. A method for manufacturing a disposable suction valve may include several steps. A stem and spring stanchion cup are molded, and a bottom end of the stem is placed through the center of a spring. The bottom end of the stem is placed through a stem opening in the spring stanchion cup, and the tabs or the spring stanchion cup are placed into recessed apertures of the stem. The boot may be over-molded on the spring stanchion cup or molded and placed onto the spring stanchion cup.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2011Publication date: December 19, 2013Applicant: MEDIVATORS INC.Inventors: Bob Anderson, Christopher Steven Adams, Don Byrne
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Patent number: 6042802Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for generating a volume of chlorine dioxide based sterilant/disinfectant. The method includes the step of generating chlorine dioxide gas, and transferring the chlorine dioxide gas to a sterilization chamber. It also includes the step of monitoring the concentration of chlorine dioxide gas within the sterilization chamber, and terminating the transfer of chlorine dioxide gas to the sterilization chamber when the concentration of chlorine dioxide within the chamber reaches a predetermined level.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 1997Date of Patent: March 28, 2000Assignee: Medivators Inc.Inventor: James Franklin Drake
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Patent number: 5447685Abstract: An industrial waste disposal apparatus which converts the waste from hazardous to nonhazardous form. The apparatus processes the waste into a solid block of nonhazardous material. The solid block may thereafter be disposed of through conventional disposal methods. This apparatus and process also reduces the volume up to 80% of the original volume.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 1993Date of Patent: September 5, 1995Assignee: Medivators, Inc.Inventors: Michael K. Sievert, Curtis D. Luebke, Donald L. Sturtevant
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Patent number: 5228271Abstract: An apparatus and method for evacuating gas from a container having collapsible walls. The apparatus is especially useful for removing air from flexible collapsible containers which comprise soft goods such as disposable hospital gowns, surgical paper and plastic wastes which must be transported and disposed of in a safe fashion.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 1992Date of Patent: July 20, 1993Assignee: Medivators, Inc.Inventor: Arthur W. Wallace
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Patent number: 4769004Abstract: A clamp with a clamping body to accommodate a flexible hose extending through the bottom of a recess and bending over to lie along the bottom of the recess through a channel created by the recess with a slider movable thereover. The flexible tube can be used to provide access to a human stomach, being placed through the stomach wall by surgical methods with the clamp used to control flows therethrough.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 1987Date of Patent: September 6, 1988Assignee: MediVators, Inc.Inventor: John H. Poindexter