Patents by Inventor Eric P. Loh

Eric P. Loh 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: 5771914
    Abstract: A flexible fluid junction that links three or more fluid ducts is provided. The junction includes a pair of flexible webs with at least three tubes or fluid ducts disposed between the flexible webs. The outer periphery of the webs is sealed together and around the tubes to define a chamber. An end of each tube terminates inside the chamber so that fluid may flow from each tube through the chamber. Still further, a method of manufacturing a flexible fluid junction and a method of using a flexible fluid junction are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 30, 1998
    Assignee: Baxter International Inc.
    Inventors: Michael T. K. Ling, Lecon Woo, Eric J. Henaut, Patrick Balteau, Eric P. Loh, Francesco Peluso, Alphonse Heremans, Ying-Cheng Lo, Marc Bellotti, Rafael A. Castellanos, Robin Peters
  • Patent number: 5743892
    Abstract: A connector assembly and disinfectant system is provided for any system requiring a connection, such as during a peritoneal dialysis procedure. The connector assembly includes a transfer set connector and a disposable connector. The transfer set connector and disposable connector each include a member that join to create a fluid path. The disposable connector contains a housing that includes a ring partially saturated with disinfectant for bathing the transfer set member near the opening of the fluid path when a connection is made. The ring forms an opening through which the transfer set member passes. At disconnection, the transfer set member passes through a section of the ring having wiping properties to wipe the member dry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 28, 1998
    Assignee: Baxter International Inc.
    Inventors: Eric P. Loh, Randy Murphey, Robin Peters, Scott D. Edwards, Rafael A. Castellanos, Ying-Cheng Lo
  • Patent number: 5582600
    Abstract: A connector assembly, preferably for medical use, is provided having a key component and a lid lock component to provide fluid communication between a fluid source and a destination such as a patient. The lid lock component includes a removably lockable lid. The lid is held closed in a locked position by stops located on at least one flexible arm integrally formed and selectively displaceable in the lid lock component. The lid is forced open by a longitudinal key within the key component. The key spreads the flexible arms so that the formerly locked lid is capable of passing through an opening created between the flexible arms to clear the stops. The lid is converted into a position parallel to the length of the lid lock component to provide fluid communication between tubing connected to the lid lock component. The connector assembly can be used for dialysis and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 10, 1996
    Assignee: Baxter International Inc.
    Inventor: Eric P. Loh