Patents by Inventor Donna L. McLarty

Donna L. McLarty 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).

  • Composite membrane with particulate matter substantially immobilized therein
    Patent number: 6908553
    Abstract: Membranes and methods for making membranes are disclosed. The membranes include a polymeric matrix and a particulate material immobilized within the matrix. The membranes may find particular application in methods and apparatus for removing organic compounds from a biological fluid as part of a pathogen inactivation treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2005
    Assignee: Baxter International Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel R. Boggs, Shmuel Sternberg, Robin G. Pauley, Donna L. McLarty
  • Composite membranes and methods for making such membranes
    Patent number: 6899834
    Abstract: Membranes and methods for making membranes are disclosed. The membranes include a polymeric matrix and a particulate material immobilized within the matrix. The membranes may find particular application in methods and apparatus for removing organic compounds from a biological fluid as part of a pathogen inactivation treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2005
    Assignee: Baxter International Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel R. Boggs, Shmuel Sternberg, Robin G. Pauley, Donna L. McLarty
  • Composite membranes and methods for making such membranes
    Publication number: 20020066699
    Abstract: Membranes and methods for making membranes are disclosed. The membranes include a polymeric matrix and a particulate material immobilized within the matrix. The membranes may find particular application in methods and apparatus for removing organic compounds from a biological fluid as part of a pathogen inactivation treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2001
    Publication date: June 6, 2002
    Inventors: Daniel R. Boggs, Shmuel Sternberg, Robin G. Pauley, Donna L. McLarty
  • Apparatus, membranes and methods for removing organic compounds from a biological fluid
    Patent number: 6099734
    Abstract: Membranes and methods for making membranes are disclosed. The membranes include a polymeric matrix and a particulate material immobilized within the matrix. The membranes may find particular application in methods and apparatus for removing organic compounds from a biological fluid as part of a pathogen inactivation treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2000
    Assignee: Baxter International Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel R. Boggs, Derek J. Hei, Shmuel Sternberg, Robin G. Pauley, Donna L. McLarty
  • Multiple-layer, formed-in-place immunoisolation membrane structures for implantation of cells in host tissue
    Patent number: 6060640
    Abstract: A permeable structure forms a chamber to hold living cells. The structure includes a first permeable region surrounding at least a portion of the chamber having a conformation that, when implanted in host tissue, substantially blocks penetration of host cells into the chamber while permitting solute transport. The structure also includes a second permeable region overlying the first permeable region having a conformation that, when implanted in host tissue, forms a permeable interface with host tissue that permits solute transport. A third permeable region is located between the first and second permeable regions. The third region comprises a solution of polymer material formed in place between the first and second permeable regions. The third permeable region bonds the first and second permeable regions together. The third permeable region also has a conformation that, when implanted in host tissue, permits solute transport between the first and second permeable regions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2000
    Assignee: Baxter International Inc.
    Inventors: Robin G. Pauley, Donna L. McLarty, Atul R. Khare, Shmuel Sternberg, Daniel R. Boggs, Steven Neuenfeldt, Mark Jones, James H. Brauker, Laura A. Martinson