Patents by Inventor James Malmstron

James Malmstron 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).

  • Apparatus and method for preventing free flow in an infusion line
    Patent number: 6623447
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for preventing free flow through an infusion set utilizes an occluder disposed within the infusion set to selectively prevent flow therethrough. The occluder may be responsive to a pressure differential within the infusion set or may respond to compression of the infusion set. When a pair of occluders are used in sequence, an in-line pump may be formed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Assignee: Zevex, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Miles, Kent F. Beck, James Malmstron