Patents by Inventor Bryan R. Lampropoulos

Bryan R. Lampropoulos 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).

  • Patent number: 6170785
    Abstract: An adaptor bracket for selectively coupling a manifold to a medical device has (i) a tab having a first end and a second end; and (ii) first and second gripping fingers extending from the second end of the tab. The first end of the tab is configured to be coupled to the medical device. The first and second gripping fingers are spaced so as to selectively receive a portion of a manifold within a groove formed between the first and second gripping fingers. The configuration of the bracket enables convenient manipulation of valves and ports on the manifold, such as when the practitioner desires to exchange tubing on the mounted manifold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2001
    Assignee: Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Fred P. Lampropoulos, William Padilla, Bryan R. Lampropoulos
  • Patent number: 5483999
    Abstract: A waste collection system for receiving contaminated fluids in a manner which helps to prevent splashing of fluids or spilling them while they are being collected, thereby increasing protection to personnel, and which also keeps the fluids safely contained until ready for permanent disposal. In one presently preferred embodiment, the waste collection system includes a receptacle in which an absorbent pad is placed. The top of the receptacle is then sealed with a lid in an essentially fluid-tight fit. The surface of the lid is concave and slopes inwardly to a point at which an opening is formed, and a circular foam disc is placed at the opening. The foam material is provided with slits so that fluid can be introduced to the interior of the receptacle by either injecting a device such as a syringe through the slits or by permitting fluid to directly contact the foam material of the disc, which provides absorption and wicking action so that fluids will readily pass through the disc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 16, 1996
    Assignee: Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Fred P. Lampropoulos, Richard L. Young, Cindy A. Bushman, Bryan R. Lampropoulos
  • Patent number: 5163554
    Abstract: A system and method for packaging devices having one or more coils of delicate tubing utilizing a peel-pouch package with a backing surface and a transparent cover sealingly adhered to form an envelope wherein the device and the coils of tubing are packaged. The packaging system provides for a single releasable interconnecting coil restraint that effectively binds the coils of tubing together such that any one particular coil is restrained from moving. The restraint has an end tab facilitating the release of the restraint such that the packaged coils can be quickly and easily removed and placed into use. The restrained coils of tubing are placed within a lining sheath prior to being placed within the envelope through the envelope opening in order to further protect the packaged system by rendering the envelope puncture resistant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1992
    Assignee: Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan R. Lampropoulos, John M. Butler