Patents by Inventor Bruce D. Martin

Bruce D. Martin has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Endoscope reprocessing and sterilization system
    Patent number: 7061597
    Abstract: A system for reprocessing and sterilizing a previously used endoscope having at least one lumen is disclosed. The reprocessing system includes a reaction chamber into which individual chemical components of a sterilant are transferred by pneumatic force. The system includes a central processor which controls the asynchronous reprocessing and sterilization of at least two endoscopes. A novel sterilant is also disclosed. Also disclosed is a combination of the sterilization device and the sterilant and methods of using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2006
    Assignee: Minntech Corporation
    Inventors: Raymond Paul Oberleitner, John E. Marxer, Ward J. Sly, Patricia M. Stanley, Gregory Worsnick, Kurt J. Weimer, Bruce D. Martin, Mary Beth B. Henderson, Bradley K. Onstad
  • Endoscope reprocessing and sterilization system
    Patent number: 6585934
    Abstract: A system for reprocessing and sterilizing a previously used endoscope having at least one lumen is disclosed. The reprocessing system includes a reaction chamber into which individual chemical components of a sterilant are transferred by pneumatic force. The system includes a central processor which controls the asynchronous reprocessing and sterilization of at least two endoscopes. A novel sterilant is also disclosed. Also disclosed is a combination of the sterilization device and the sterilant and methods of using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2003
    Assignee: Minntech Corporation
    Inventors: Raymond Paul Oberleitner, John E. Marxer, Ward J. Sly, Patricia M. Stanley, Gregory Worsnick, Kurt J. Weimer, Bruce D. Martin, Mary Beth Henderson, Bradley K. Onstad
  • Endoscope reprocessing and sterilization system
    Publication number: 20020163636
    Abstract: A system for reprocessing and sterilizing a previously used endoscope having at least one lumen is disclosed. The reprocessing system includes a reaction chamber into which individual chemical components of a sterilant are transferred by pneumatic force. The system includes a central processor which controls the asynchronous reprocessing and sterilization of at least two endoscopes. A novel sterilant is also disclosed. Also disclosed is a combination of the sterilization device and the sterilant and methods of using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2002
    Publication date: November 7, 2002
    Applicant: Minntech Corporation
    Inventors: Raymond Paul Oberleitner, John E. Marxer, Ward J. Sly, Patricia M. Stanley, Gregory Worsnick, Kurt J. Weimer, Bruce D. Martin, Mary Beth B. Henderson, Bradley K. Onstad
  • Endoscope reprocessing and sterilization system
    Patent number: 6068815
    Abstract: A system for reprocessing and sterilizing a previously used endoscope having at least one lumen is disclosed. The reprocessing system includes a reaction chamber into which individual chemical components of a sterilant are transferred by pneumatic force. The system includes a central processor which controls the asynchronous reprocessing and sterilization of at least two endoscopes. A novel sterilant is also disclosed. Also disclosed is a combination of the sterilization device and the sterilant and methods of using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2000
    Assignee: Minntech Corporation
    Inventors: Raymond Paul Oberleitner, John E. Marxer, Ward J. Sly, Patricia M. Stanley, Gregory Worsnick, Kurt J. Weimer, Bruce D. Martin, Mary Beth B. Henderson, Bradley K. Onstad
  • Personal hygiene articles for absorbing fluids
    Patent number: 6063982
    Abstract: A personal hygiene article having an increased capacity for absorbing fluids is disclosed. The article contains a surface layer containing at least one fluid permeable material and a sublayer containing at least about 10 wt. % of a fluffed wood pulp for retaining fluids. Articles of the invention have improved absorbance properties under re-wet conditions even in the absence of organic cross-linking agents or fiber modifiers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2000
    Assignee: International Paper Company (from Thomas L. Wiesemann and John J. Shoemaker Jr.)
    Inventors: Bruce D. Martin, Thomas L. Wiesemann, John D. Shoemaker, Jr.
  • Personal hygiene articles for absorbing fluids
    Patent number: 5766159
    Abstract: A personal hygiene article having an increased capacity for absorbing fluids is disclosed. The article contains a surface layer containing at least one fluid permeable material and a sublayer containing at least about 10 wt. % of a fluffed wood pulp for retaining fluids. Articles of the invention have improved absorbance properties under re-wet conditions even in the absence of organic cross-linking agents or fiber modifiers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 16, 1998
    Assignee: International Paper Company
    Inventors: Bruce D. Martin, Thomas L. Wiesemann, John D. Shoemaker, Jr.