Patents by Inventor Debra Ranucci

Debra Ranucci 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).

  • Fluid management assembly having a vented outlet line for use in endoscopic procedures
    Patent number: 6699184
    Abstract: A system is provided for aspirating fluid from a surgical site. The system includes an outlet tube that leads to a suction canister or other suitable receptacle for collecting fluid. The outlet tube includes an anti-siphon adapter which defines an atmospheric vent downstream of the outflow connection to an endoscopic device. The vent allows atmospheric pressure to enter the outlet tube to increase the pressure at the outflow of the endoscopic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2004
    Assignee: C.R. Bard, Inc.
    Inventors: Augustus Felix, Debra Ranucci
  • Fluid management assembly for use in endoscopic procedures
    Patent number: 6626827
    Abstract: A fluid management assembly for use in an endoscopic procedure is provided. The assembly comprises a first line for fluid to flow therethrough from an endoscope to a Y-connector and a second line for fluid to flow therethrough from a drape to the Y-connector. The Y-connector is also in fluid communication with a third line which connects the Y-connector to a suction source which supplies a suction force and receives the fluid. According to the present invention the Y-connector is located in close proximate relation with respect to the suction source and the first and second lines are preferably co-joined along a portion of their lengths. The first and second lines define scope and drape legs, respectively, which are elongated in comparison to more conventional designs. These features of the present invention serve to optimize distention and eliminate pressure fluctuations in the operative organ during the surgical procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2003
    Assignee: C. R. Bard, Inc.
    Inventors: Augustus Felix, Debra Ranucci
  • Fluid management assembly having a vented outlet line for use in endoscopic procedures
    Publication number: 20010025160
    Abstract: A system is provided for aspirating fluid from a surgical site. The system includes an outlet tube that leads to a suction canister or other suitable receptacle for collecting fluid. The outlet tube includes an anti-siphon adapter which defines an atmospheric vent downstream of the outflow connection to an endoscopic device. The vent allows atmospheric pressure to enter the outlet tube to increase the pressure at the outflow of the endoscopic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2001
    Publication date: September 27, 2001
    Applicant: C.R. BARD, INC.
    Inventors: Augustus Felix, Debra Ranucci