Patents by Inventor Colleen Lutz

Colleen Lutz 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).

  • Method and kit for testing a multi-channel blood assay cartridge
    Patent number: 7247488
    Abstract: A method and kit for testing a multi-channel blood-testing cartridge. In particular, blood-testing cartridges are tested with plasma samples with clotting times measured to indicate whether a batch of cartridges is suitable for testing the blood of a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2007
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Jyotsna Ghai, Mark A. Thompson, Colleen Lutz, Narayanan Ramamurthy, Charlene X. Yuan
  • Method and kit for testing a multi-channel blood assay cartridge
    Publication number: 20040224416
    Abstract: A method and kit for testing a multi-channel blood-testing cartridge. In particular, blood-testing cartridges are tested with plasma samples with clotting times measured to indicate whether a batch of cartridges is suitable for testing the blood of a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2003
    Publication date: November 11, 2004
    Inventors: Jyotsna Ghai, Mark A. Thompson, Colleen Lutz, Narayanan A. Ramamurthy, Charlene X. Yuan
  • Method and device for testing a sample of fresh whole blood
    Patent number: 6676902
    Abstract: A method and device for testing a sample of fresh whole blood. In particular the present invention provides a method and device for testing a sample of fresh whole blood to determine whether a patient would benefit from the administration of a blood factor (such as AT III.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2004
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert F. Baugh, Julie S. Johnston, Colleen Lutz
  • Method and device for testing a sample of fresh whole blood
    Publication number: 20030113929
    Abstract: A method and device for testing a sample of fresh whole blood. In particular the present invention provides a method and device for testing a sample of fresh whole blood to determine whether a patient would benefit from the administration of a blood factor (such as AT III.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2003
    Publication date: June 19, 2003
    Inventors: Robert F. Baugh, Julie S. Johnston-Eaton, Colleen Lutz
  • Method and device for testing a sample of fresh whole blood
    Patent number: 6541262
    Abstract: A method and device for testing a sample of fresh whole blood. In particular the present invention provides a method and device for testing a sample of fresh whole blood to determine whether a patient would benefit from the administration of a blood factor (such as AT III.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2003
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert F. Baugh, Julie S. Johnston-Eaton, Colleen Lutz