Patents by Inventor Harry Bratton

Harry Bratton 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: 10758399
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a device, method, system and kit for receiving effluent from an individual. In an alternative embodiment, the present invention is directed to a device, method, system and kit for collecting effluent from an individual during a medical or diagnostic procedure including but not limited to, imaging or viewing one or more sections of an individual's gastrointestinal tract. In another alternative embodiment, the effluent is collected in a hollow area in order to prevent the effluent form contaminating a component, device or apparatus used in connection with the medical or diagnostic procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: BRACCO DIAGNOSTICS INC.
    Inventors: Robert C. Williams, Harry Bratton, David J. Vining
  • Publication number: 20140296806
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a device, method, system and kit for receiving effluent from an individual. In an alternative embodiment, the present invention is directed to a device, method, system and kit for collecting effluent from an individual during a medical or diagnostic procedure including but not limited to, imaging or viewing one or more sections of an individual's gastrointestinal tract. In another alternative embodiment, the effluent is collected in a hollow area in order to prevent the effluent form contaminating a component, device or apparatus used in connection with the medical or diagnostic procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2014
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Applicant: Bracco Diagnostics Inc.
    Inventors: Robert C. Williams, Harry Bratton, David J. Vining
  • Patent number: 8771245
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a device, method, system and kit for receiving effluent from an individual. In an alternative embodiment, the present invention is directed to a device, method, system and kit for collecting effluent from an individual during a medical or diagnostic procedure including but not limited to, imaging or viewing one or more sections of an individual's gastrointestinal tract. In another alternative embodiment, the effluent is collected in a hollow area in order to prevent the effluent form contaminating a component, device or apparatus used in connection with the medical or diagnostic procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Bracco Diagnostics Inc.
    Inventors: Robert C. Williams, Harry Bratton, David J. Vining
  • Publication number: 20120078081
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a device, method, system and kit for receiving effluent from an individual. In an alternative embodiment, the present invention is directed to a device, method, system and kit for collecting effluent from an individual during a medical or diagnostic procedure including but not limited to, imaging or viewing one or more sections of an individual's gastrointestinal tract. In another alternative embodiment, the effluent is collected in a hollow area in order to prevent the effluent form contaminating a component, device or apparatus used in connection with the medical or diagnostic procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Applicant: BRACCO DIAGNOSTICS INC.
    Inventors: Robert C. Williams, Harry Bratton, David J. Vining
  • Patent number: 8057448
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a device, method, system and kit for receiving effluent from an individual. In an alternative embodiment, the present invention is directed to a device, method, system and kit for collecting effluent from an individual during a medical or diagnostic procedure including but not limited to, imaging or viewing one or more sections of an individual's gastrointestinal tract. In another alternative embodiment, the effluent is collected in a hollow area in order to prevent the effluent form contaminating a component, device or apparatus used in connection with the medical or diagnostic procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: Bracco Diagnostics Inc.
    Inventors: Robert C. Williams, Harry Bratton, David J. Vining
  • Publication number: 20090171268
    Abstract: The invention includes a device, kit, and system capable of manually distending a subject's body cavity. In one embodiment, the invention includes a distention media reservoir (10), insertable member (20) for insertion into a body cavity, and a manually operated pumping member (12) capable of displacing distention media from the reservoir and into a body cavity. In some embodiments, the distention media reservoir may be air or CO2. In one embodiment, the invention is available in the form of a kit. In another embodiment, the devices include a reusable portion and a consumable portion. The reusable portion may include the media distention reservoir and pumping member, the consumable portion includes the insertable member, and may also include a barrier for preventing effluent from contaminating the reusable. In other embodiments, the device is adapted to function as a distention media booster pump that may be used in conjunction with an electro-pneumatic insufflation system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2005
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Inventors: Robert C. Williams, JR., Harry Bratton, Brad S. Schreck, Vito De Monte
  • Publication number: 20080228154
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a device, method, system and kit for receiving effluent from an individual. In an alternative embodiment, the present invention is directed to a device, method, system and kit for collecting effluent from an individual during a medical or diagnostic procedure including but not limited to, imaging or viewing one or more sections of an individual's gastrointestinal tract. In another alternative embodiment, the effluent is collected in a hollow area in order to prevent the effluent form contaminating a component, device or apparatus used in connection with the medical or diagnostic procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2008
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Inventors: Robert C. Williams, Harry Bratton, David J. Vining
  • Patent number: 7361170
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a device, method, system and kit for receiving effluent from an individual. In an alternative embodiment, the present invention is directed to a device, method, system and kit for collecting effluent from an individual during a medical or diagnostic procedure including but not limited to, imaging or viewing one or more sections of an individual's gastrointestinal tract. In another alternative embodiment, the effluent is collected in a hollow area in order to prevent the effluent form contaminating a component, device or apparatus used in connection with the medical or diagnostic procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Assignee: E-Z-EM, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert C. Williams, Harry Bratton, David J. Vining