Patents Assigned to Minnetronix, Inc.
  • PORTABLE CONTROLLER WITH INTEGRAL POWER SOURCE FOR MECHANICAL CIRCULATION SUPPORT SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20130225911
    Abstract: A portable external device for a mechanical circulation support system includes first and second power sources, e.g. batteries and control electronics for redundant uninterrupted operation of an implantable blood pump. The control and power source module may be configured to accommodate a variety of wearable configurations for patient convenience and comfort.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2013
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: MINNETRONIX, INC.
    Inventor: Minnetronix, Inc.
  • Portable controller with integral power source for mechanical circulation support systems
    Patent number: 8394009
    Abstract: A portable external device for a mechanical circulation support system includes first and second power sources, e.g. batteries and control electronics for redundant uninterrupted operation of an implantable blood pump. The control and power source module may be configured to accommodate a variety of wearable configurations for patient convenience and comfort.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Minnetronix, Inc.
    Inventors: Nathan J. Bolyard, Don William Eldon Evans, Jeremy John Maniak
  • PORTABLE CONTROLLER WITH INTEGRAL POWER SOURCE FOR MECHANICAL CIRCULATION SUPPORT SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20120130153
    Abstract: A portable external device for a mechanical circulation support system includes first and second power sources, e.g. batteries and control electronics for redundant uninterrupted operation of an implantable blood pump. The control and power source module may be configured to accommodate a variety of wearable configurations for patient convenience and comfort.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2011
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Applicant: Minnetronix Inc.
    Inventors: Nathan J. Bolyard, Don W. E. Evans, Thomas P. Sutera
  • PORTABLE CONTROLLER WITH INTEGRAL POWER SOURCE FOR MECHANICAL CIRCULATION SUPPORT SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20110218384
    Abstract: A portable external device for a mechanical circulation support system includes first and second power sources, e.g. batteries and control electronics for redundant uninterrupted operation of an implantable blood pump. The control and power source module may be configured to accommodate a variety of wearable configurations for patient convenience and comfort.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2011
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Applicant: Minnetronix Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy A. Bachman, Nathan J. Bolyard, Corey D. Brown, Don W. E. Evans, Michael A. Knipfer, Richard A. Nazarian
  • PORTABLE CONTROLLER WITH INTEGRAL POWER SOURCE FOR MECHANICAL CIRCULATION SUPPORT SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20110218385
    Abstract: A portable external device for a mechanical circulation support system includes first and second power sources, e.g. batteries and control electronics for redundant uninterrupted operation of an implantable blood pump. The control and power source module may be configured to accommodate a variety of wearable configurations for patient convenience and comfort.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2011
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Applicant: Minnetronix Inc.
    Inventors: Nathan J. Bolyard, Don W.E. Evans, Jeremy J. Maniak
  • PORTABLE CONTROLLER AND POWER SOURCE FOR MECHANICAL CIRCULATION SUPPORT SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20110218383
    Abstract: A portable external device for a mechanical circulation support system includes first and second power sources, e.g. batteries and control electronics for redundant uninterrupted operation of an implantable blood pump. The control and power source module may be configured for variable form factors to accommodate a variety of wearable configurations for patient convenience and comfort.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2011
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Applicant: Minnetronix Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth E. Broen, Corey D. Brown, Don W. E. Evans, David J. Hansen, Anne F. Mickelson, Richard A. Nazarian
  • Continuous volume detection for a reservoir in a fluid circuit of a medical system
    Patent number: 7611478
    Abstract: Continuous volume detection for a reservoir in a fluid circuit of a medical system is described. Volume detection is based on a pressure measurement that is manipulated via application of fluid mechanics. Next-generation medical system controllers may use this data to control the volume contained in the reservoir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Assignee: Minnetronix Inc.
    Inventors: Lori E. Lucke, Matthew J. Cunningham, Richard A. Nazarian
  • Continuous volume detection for a flexible venous reservoir in a cardiopulmonary bypass circuit
    Patent number: 7364563
    Abstract: A continuous volume detection system for a flexible venous reservoir in a cardiopulmonary bypass circuit is described. The volume detection system is based on a pressure measurement that is manipulated via application of fluid mechanics. Next-generation cardiopulmonary bypass system controllers may use this data to control the volume contained in the flexible venous reservoir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2008
    Assignee: Minnetronix, Inc.
    Inventors: Lori E. Lucke, Matthew J. Cunningham, Richard A. Nazarian