Patents Assigned to Serres Oy
  • Patent number: 11446422
    Abstract: A collection liner for a medical or a surgical operation includes a closed flexible bag portion. The closed flexible bag portion has a width direction (W) and a length direction (L). The closed flexible bag portion includes an upper part of the bag portion in the length direction and a lower part of the bag portion in the length direction. The lower part of the bag portion is folded inside the upper part of the bag portion in such a manner that the entire lower volume of the lower part is upside down inside the upper part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: Serres Oy
    Inventor: Rami-Matti Korkeamäki
  • Patent number: 11285255
    Abstract: A collection liner for a medical or a surgical operation is disclosed which includes a closed bag portion and inlets opening into the bag portion. The collection liner can include a handle which includes at least one of the inlets inside the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: SERRES OY
    Inventors: Rami-Matti Korkeamäki, Jarmo Mäkiranta, Laure Lacoste
  • Patent number: 11129928
    Abstract: An assembly is disclosed for collecting fluid during a medical or a surgical operation. The assembly can include a canister having an openable lid and a collection liner. The collection liner can include a closed bag portion and an inlet for a collection container. The inlet has a first end and a second end, which opens into the bag portion. The bag portion is placed inside the canister. The first end of the inlet for a collection container extends from between the edge of the canister and the edge of the lid to the outside of the canister when the lid is closed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: SERRES OY
    Inventors: Rami-Matti Korkeamäki, Jarmo Mäkiranta, Kimmo Frondelius
  • Publication number: 20210052787
    Abstract: A collection liner for a medical or a surgical operation includes a closed flexible bag portion. The closed flexible bag portion has a width direction (W) and a length direction (L). The closed flexible bag portion includes an upper part of the bag portion in the length direction and a lower part of the bag portion in the length direction. The lower part of the bag portion is folded inside the upper part of the bag portion in such a manner that the entire lower volume of the lower part is upside down inside the upper part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2019
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Applicant: Serres Oy
    Inventor: Rami-Matti Korkeamäki
  • Patent number: 10807755
    Abstract: The invention relates to a suction bag emptying device (20) comprising a container (19) for receiving a suction bag (3), the container (19) having a discharge point for discharging the contents of the suction bag. The emptying device (20) comprises means for puncturing a bag portion without making contact with the bag. The invention further relates to an assembly comprising at least one suction bag (3) and a suction bag emptying device (20), and to a method for emptying a suction bag (3).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: Serres Oy
    Inventor: Jarmo Mäkiranta
  • Patent number: 10709824
    Abstract: The invention relates to an accessory part to be used in connection with cleaning a suction bag emptying device (13), the accessory part comprising a lid (25) for closing a container (15) in the emptying device (13), and a capsule containing agent to be used for cleaning the emptying device (13) in connection with the lid (25). The invention further relates to a suction bag emptying device (13).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: Serres Oy
    Inventor: Rami-Matti Korkeamäki
  • Publication number: 20200179577
    Abstract: A collection liner for a medical or a surgical operation is disclosed which includes a closed bag portion and inlets opening into the bag portion. The collection liner can include a handle which includes at least one of the inlets inside the handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2017
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Applicant: Serres Oy
    Inventors: Rami-Matti Korkeamäki, Jarmo Mäkiranta, Laure Lacoste
  • Publication number: 20190307931
    Abstract: A method and graphical user interface are disclosed for controlling collecting fluid from a patient. A graphical user interface in at least one first user interface element displays on a display unit information related to at least one first collection container connected to a first suction channel, and in at least one second user interface element displays information related to at least one second collection container connected to a second suction channel. Also information regarding fluid collected from a patient to at least one of the collection containers may be displayed in a third user interface element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2017
    Publication date: October 10, 2019
    Applicant: Serres Oy
    Inventors: Kimmo Frondelius, Laure Lacoste, Anne Sopanen
  • Publication number: 20190307932
    Abstract: An assembly is disclosed for collecting fluid during a medical or a surgical operation. The assembly can include a canister having an openable lid and a collection liner. The collection liner can include a closed bag portion and an inlet for a collection container. The inlet has a first end and a second end, which opens into the bag portion. The bag portion is placed inside the canister. The first end of the inlet for a collection container extends from between the edge of the canister and the edge of the lid to the outside of the canister when the lid is closed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2017
    Publication date: October 10, 2019
    Applicant: Serres Oy
    Inventors: Rami-Matti Korkeamäki, Jarmo Mäkiranta, Kimmo Frondelius
  • Publication number: 20190247554
    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for collecting liquid from a patient. The apparatus can include positions for collection containers. A manifold is disclosed which includes a housing, and at least one port for connecting to a patient and more than one port for collection container tubes extending from the manifold to a collection container. The ports include valves which are individually operable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2017
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Applicant: Serres Oy
    Inventors: Kimmo Frondelius, Rami-Matti Korkeamäki, Jarmo Mäkiranta, Teemu Hakala, Anne Sopanen, Laure Lacoste, Jari Riski, Martin Felixson
  • Publication number: 20190231941
    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for collecting fluid during a medical or a surgical operation. The apparatus can include positions for collection containers, a pressure sensor and a manifold having a housing, at least one port for connecting to a patient, more than one port for collection container tubes extending from the manifold to a collection container and a by-pass channel for connecting to the pressure sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2017
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Applicant: Serres Oy
    Inventor: Kimmo Frondelius
  • Patent number: 10343807
    Abstract: The invention relates to a suction bag emptying device (13) comprising a container (15) with a lid for a suction bag to be placed into the container. The container (15) has a discharge point (17) for removal of the contents of the suction bag. The emptying device (13) is provided with a holder for suspending a suction bag with a lid from the holder by the lid, and a jacket (24) for lateral support of the suction bag. The lid (14) of the emptying device (13) is provided with means for puncturing the lid (4) of the suction bag (3) and for supplying pressurized liquid or gas into the suction bag (3). The invention also relates to an assembly comprising at least one suction bag (3) and a suction bag emptying device (13), and to a method for emptying the suction bag (3).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignee: Serres Oy
    Inventor: Jarmo Mäkiranta
  • Publication number: 20190167870
    Abstract: An apparatus and method are disclosed for collecting fluid during a medical or surgical operation. The apparatus includes positions for collection containers configured to receive fluid during a medical or surgical operation, positions for a cartridge containing a solidifying agent and a reservoir configured to receive the solidifying agent from the cartridge, and a tube leading from the reservoir to an inlet for the solidifying agent. The collection container includes an inlet for a collection container tube, an inlet for vacuum and an inlet for a solidifying agent. The tube is configured for dispensing the solidifying agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2017
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Applicant: Serres Oy
    Inventors: Rami-Matti Korkeamäki, Jarmo Mäkiranta
  • Publication number: 20170216500
    Abstract: The invention relates to an accessory part to be used in connection with cleaning a suction bag emptying device (13), the accessory part comprising a lid (25) for closing a container (15) in the emptying device (13), and a capsule containing agent to be used for cleaning the emptying device (13) in connection with the lid (25). The invention further relates to a suction bag emptying device (13).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2015
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Applicant: Serres Oy
    Inventor: Rami-Matti Korkeamäki
  • Publication number: 20170152069
    Abstract: The invention relates to a suction bag emptying device (20) comprising a container (19) for receiving a suction bag (3), the container (19) having a discharge point for discharging the contents of the suction bag. The emptying device (20) comprises means for puncturing a bag portion without making contact with the bag. The invention further relates to an assembly comprising at least one suction bag (3) and a suction bag emptying device (20), and to a method for emptying a suction bag (3).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Publication date: June 1, 2017
    Applicant: Serres Oy
    Inventor: Jarmo Mäkiranta
  • Publication number: 20160257439
    Abstract: The invention relates to a suction bag emptying device (13) comprising a container (15) with a lid for a suction bag to be placed into the container. The container (15) has a discharge point (17) for removal of the contents of the suction bag. The emptying device (13) is provided with a holder for suspending a suction bag with a lid from the holder by the lid, and a jacket (24) for lateral support of the suction bag. The lid (14) of the emptying device (13) is provided with means for puncturing the lid (4) of the suction bag (3) and for supplying pressurized liquid or gas into the suction bag (3). The invention also relates to an assembly comprising at least one suction bag (3) and a suction bag emptying device (13), and to a method for emptying the suction bag (3).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2014
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Applicant: Serres Oy
    Inventor: Jarmo Mäkiranta
  • Patent number: 8118796
    Abstract: An arrangement in connection with the handling of patient fluids, comprising a suction canister open at one end, a cover for closing the suction canister, a suction bag fastened to the cover, and an underpressure apparatus for applying underpressure to a space between the suction canister and the suction bag. The arrangement further comprises fastening means for keeping the suction bag narrowed in such a manner that the width and length of the suction bag are at least along part of the suction bag smaller than when the suction bag is opened, and the fastening means are arranged to release the suction bag to be opened into the suction canister under the action of the underpressure when the cover is closed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: Serres Oy
    Inventor: Veikko Rajamäki
  • Patent number: D885416
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: SERRES OY
    Inventor: Kimmo Frondelius
  • Patent number: D932614
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: SERRES OY
    Inventor: Kimmo Frondelius