Patents by Inventor Eric D. Hill

Eric D. Hill 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 collection and disposal system and related methods
    Patent number: 9889239
    Abstract: A fluid collection system includes a disposable collection container configured to receive a disposable collection container. The fluid collection container may include a flexible liner configured to collapse during evacuation of the fluid from the liner. The system may include a receiving housing sized to receive the disposable collection container, the receiving housing including a cavity and a piston assembly positioned within the cavity, the piston including a piston check valve. The system includes a suction source connectable to the disposable collection container and a filter positioned between the suction source and the cavity. A first connecting line extends between a suction source opening, configured to communicate the suction source to the disposable collection container, and the filter. A first check valve connects to the first connecting line between the suction source opening and the filter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignee: ALLEGIANCE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Thomas L. Michaels, Russell A. Johnson, Eric D. Hill, Hetal Patel, Brian T. Leadingham
  • FLUID COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SYSTEM AND RELATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20130247326
    Abstract: A fluid collection system includes a disposable collection container and a disposable collection container receiving housing, the housing having a cavity and a suction source. The fluid collection container may include a flexible liner and a shelf for diverting fluid from the suction and to assist with a collapse of the liner during evacuation of the fluid from the liner. The collection container receiving housing may include a piston assembly having a main piston body and a scraper ring. The collection container receiving housing may include a piston stop feature. The system may include a partially hydrophobic filter and a flat surface suction tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2013
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: ALLEGIANCE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Thomas L. MICHAELS, Russell A. Johnson, Eric D. Hill
  • Collapsible fluid collection and disposal system and related methods
    Patent number: 8460256
    Abstract: A fluid collection system includes a disposable collection container and a disposable collection container receiving housing, the housing having a cavity and a suction source. The fluid collection container may include a flexible liner and a shelf for diverting fluid from the suction and to assist with a collapse of the liner during evacuation of the fluid from the liner. The collection container receiving housing may include a piston assembly having a main piston body and a scraper ring. The collection container receiving housing may include a piston stop feature. The system may include a partially hydrophobic filter and a flat surface suction tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Allegiance Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas L. Michaels, Russ A. Johnson, Eric D. Hill
  • FLUID COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SYSTEM AND RELATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20110178482
    Abstract: A fluid collection system includes a disposable collection container configured to receive a disposable collection container. The fluid collection container may include a flexible liner configured to collapse during evacuation of the fluid from the liner. The system may include a receiving housing sized to receive the disposable collection container, the receiving housing including a cavity and a piston assembly positioned within the cavity, the piston including a piston check valve. The system includes a suction source connectable to the disposable collection container and a filter positioned between the suction source and the cavity. A first connecting line extends between a suction source opening, configured to communicate the suction source to the disposable collection container, and the filter. A first check valve connects to the first connecting line between the suction source opening and the filter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2011
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Applicant: CARDINAL HEALTH, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas L. MICHAELS, Russell A. Johnson, Eric D. Hill, Hetal Patel
  • FLUID COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SYSTEM AND RELATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20110118680
    Abstract: A fluid collection system includes a disposable collection container and a disposable collection container receiving housing, the housing having a cavity and a suction source. The fluid collection container may include a flexible liner and a shelf for diverting fluid from the suction and to assist with a collapse of the liner during evacuation of the fluid from the liner. The collection container receiving housing may include a piston assembly having a main piston body and a scraper ring. The collection container receiving housing may include a piston stop feature. The system may include a partially hydrophobic filter and a flat surface suction tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2010
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Applicant: CARDINAL HEALTH, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas L. Michaels, Russ A. Johnson, Eric D. Hill