Patents by Inventor Jaroslaw Wlodarczyk
Jaroslaw Wlodarczyk 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).
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Publication number: 20240133911Abstract: A fluid injector system includes at least one injector for pressurizing and delivering at least one fluid from at least one fluid reservoir, at least one fluid path section in fluid communication with the at least one injector and having a predetermined index of refraction, and a first proximal sensor and a first distal sensor arranged along the at least one fluid path section. Each of the first proximal sensor and the first distal sensor includes an emitter configured to emit light through the at least one fluid path section, and a detector configured to receive the light emitted through the at least one fluid path section and generate an electrical signal based on the received light. The fluid injector system further includes at least one processor programmed or configured to determine, based on a difference in the electrical signals generated by the first proximal sensor and the first distal sensor, at least one property of a content of the at least one fluid path section.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2022Publication date: April 25, 2024Inventors: William Barone, Ronald Brown, Curtis Pastor, Michael Swantner, Christopher Capone, Jaroslaw Wlodarczyk, Charles Lang
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Publication number: 20230244888Abstract: A reader system for reading information on at least one identification tag associated with a syringe connected to a fluid injector has a detector and a background screen spaced apart from the detector such that at least one of the at least one identification tags is positioned in an optical path between the detector and the background screen when the syringe is connected to the fluid injector. The reader system further has an illumination system configured for illuminating at least a portion of the background screen. The detector is configured for detecting and decoding the at least one identification tag. Methods for reading information on at least one identification tag associated with a syringe are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2023Publication date: August 3, 2023Inventors: Christopher Capone, Jaroslaw Wlodarczyk
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Publication number: 20230218883Abstract: A fluid injector system includes at least one injector for pressurizing and delivering at least one fluid from at least one fluid reservoir, a first flexible tube having a first lumen, a second flexible tube having a second lumen, and a valve assembly configured to selectively and reversibly compress the first flexible tube and the second flexible tube to open and close the first lumen and the second lumen. The valve assembly includes a first anvil moveable between a retracted position in which the first lumen is at least partially pen and an extended position in which the first anvil closes the first lumen, a second anvil moveable between a retracted position in which the second lumen is at least partially open and an extended position in which the second anvil closes the second lumen, and at least one eccentric cam rotatable to move the first anvil and the second anvil between the retracted and extended positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2021Publication date: July 13, 2023Inventors: ANDREW NAPLES, MICHAEL SPOHN, KEVIN COWAN, CHRISTOPHER CAPONE, EDDEN RABIN, JAROSLAW WLODARCZYK
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Publication number: 20230149624Abstract: A plunger for use with a syringe has a plunger body with a proximal end, a distal end, and a circumferential sidewall extending between the proximal end and the distal end along a plunger longitudinal axis. The plunger further has at least one resiliently deflectable retaining member having a first segment attached to the plunger body and a second segment protruding toward the distal end of the plunger body and deflectable relative to the first segment. The plunger further has at least one actuation member associated with the at least one resiliently deflectable retaining member. The at least one actuation member interacts with a piston to deflect the at least one resiliently deflectable retaining member upon rotation of the plunger relative to the piston. The plunger is engageable with the piston regardless of a rotational orientation of the piston relative to the plunger.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2023Publication date: May 18, 2023Inventors: MICHAEL SWANTNER, RICHARD SEMAN, BARRY TUCKER, ARTHUR UBER, III, KEVIN COWAN, JAMES DEDIG, CHRISTOPHER CAPONE, JAROSLAW WLODARCZYK
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Patent number: 11630965Abstract: A reader system for reading information on at least one identification tag associated with a syringe connected to a fluid injector has a detector and a background screen spaced apart from the detector such that at least one of the at least one identification tags is positioned in an optical path between the detector and the background screen when the syringe is connected to the fluid injector. The reader system further has an illumination system configured for illuminating at least a portion of the background screen. The detector is configured for detecting and decoding the at least one identification tag. Methods for reading information on at least one identification tag associated with a syringe are also described.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2021Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Assignee: BAYER HEALTHCARE LLCInventors: Christopher Capone, Jaroslaw Wlodarczyk
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Patent number: 11547794Abstract: A plunger for use with a syringe has a plunger body with a proximal end, a distal end, and a circumferential sidewall extending between the proximal end and the distal end along a plunger longitudinal axis. The plunger further has at least one resiliently deflectable retaining member having a first segment attached to the plunger body and a second segment protruding toward the distal end of the plunger body and deflectable relative to the first segment. The plunger further has at least one actuation member associated with the at least one resiliently deflectable retaining member. The at least one actuation member interacts with a piston to deflect the at least one resiliently deflectable retaining member upon rotation of the plunger relative to the piston. The plunger is engageable with the piston regardless of a rotational orientation of the piston relative to the plunger.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2019Date of Patent: January 10, 2023Assignee: Bayer Healthcare LLCInventors: Michael Swantner, Richard Seman, Barry Tucker, Arthur Uber, III, Kevin Cowan, James Dedig, Christopher Capone, Jaroslaw Wlodarczyk
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Patent number: 11191893Abstract: A fluid injector including an injector housing with at least one syringe port for receiving a syringe, and a locking mechanism associated with the at least one syringe port for securing the syringe within the at least one syringe port. The locking mechanism is configured for engaging at least one syringe retaining member of the syringe to releasably lock the syringe within the at least one syringe port. The at least one syringe retaining member rotationally guides the syringe into self-orienting alignment with the locking mechanism and is rotated by the locking mechanism into fully locked position after axial installation of the syringe into the at least one syringe port. The locking mechanism also axially ejects the syringe from the locking mechanism upon rotation of the syringe during removal.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2019Date of Patent: December 7, 2021Assignee: BAYER HEALTHCARE LLCInventors: Christopher Capone, Jaroslaw Wlodarczyk
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Publication number: 20210232785Abstract: A reader system for reading information on at least one identification tag associated with a syringe connected to a fluid injector has a detector and a background screen spaced apart from the detector such that at least one of the at least one identification tags is positioned in an optical path between the detector and the background screen when the syringe is connected to the fluid injector. The reader system further has an illumination system configured for illuminating at least a portion of the background screen. The detector is configured for detecting and decoding the at least one identification tag. Methods for reading information on at least one identification tag associated with a syringe are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2021Publication date: July 29, 2021Applicant: BAYER HEALTHCARE LLCInventors: CHRISTOPHER CAPONE, JAROSLAW WLODARCZYK
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Patent number: 10977463Abstract: A reader system for reading information on at least one identification tag associated with a syringe connected to a fluid injector has a detector and a background screen spaced apart from the detector such that at least one of the at least one identification tags is positioned in an optical path between the detector and the background screen when the syringe is connected to the fluid injector. The reader system further has an illumination system configured for illuminating at least a portion of the background screen. The detector is configured for detecting and decoding the at least one identification tag.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2018Date of Patent: April 13, 2021Assignee: BAYER HEALTHCARE LLCInventors: Christopher Capone, Jaroslaw Wlodarczyk
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Patent number: 10835680Abstract: A bladder syringe for a fluid delivery system includes a cylindrical body, a cap-bladder assembly, a plunger element disposed in the cylindrical body, and a mounting assembly to secure the cap-bladder assembly to the cylindrical body. The cylindrical body has a distal end and a proximal end and defines a throughbore. The cap-bladder assembly is adapted for connection to the distal end of the cylindrical body, and includes a cap body and a bladder. The cap body defines an interior cavity and a distal discharge conduit and is adapted to engage the distal end of the cylindrical body. A disc-shaped bladder is disposed within the interior cavity and typically includes a central membrane portion. The plunger element is disposed in the throughbore of the cylindrical body and is vented to enable evacuation of the space between the plunger element and the cap-bladder assembly in the cylindrical body.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2016Date of Patent: November 17, 2020Assignee: BAYER HEALTHCARE LLCInventors: Kevin P. Cowan, Raymond C. Hoffman, Barry L. Tucker, Jaroslaw Wlodarczyk
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Publication number: 20200139043Abstract: A plunger for use with a syringe has a plunger body with a proximal end, a distal end, and a circumferential sidewall extending between the proximal end and the distal end along a plunger longitudinal axis. The plunger further has at least one resiliently deflectable retaining member having a first segment attached to the plunger body and a second segment protruding toward the distal end of the plunger body and deflectable relative to the first segment. The plunger further has at least one actuation member associated with the at least one resiliently deflectable retaining member. The at least one actuation member interacts with a piston to deflect the at least one resiliently deflectable retaining member upon rotation of the plunger relative to the piston. The plunger is engageable with the piston regardless of a rotational orientation of the piston relative to the plunger.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2019Publication date: May 7, 2020Inventors: MICHAEL SWANTNER, RICHARD SEMAN, BARRY TUCKER, ARTHUR UBER, III, KEVIN COWAN, JAMES DEDIG, CHRISTOPHER CAPONE, JAROSLAW WLODARCZYK
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Patent number: 10512721Abstract: A plunger for use with a syringe has a plunger body with a proximal end, a distal end, and a circumferential sidewall extending between the proximal end and the distal end along a plunger longitudinal axis. The plunger further has at least one resiliently deflectable retaining member having a first segment attached to the plunger body and a second segment protruding toward the distal end of the plunger body and deflectable relative to the first segment. The plunger further has at least one actuation member associated with the at least one resiliently deflectable retaining member. The at least one actuation member interacts with a piston to deflect the at least one resiliently deflectable retaining member upon rotation of the plunger relative to the piston. The plunger is engagable with the piston regardless of a rotational orientation of the piston relative to the plunger.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2016Date of Patent: December 24, 2019Assignee: BAYER HEALTHCARE LLCInventors: Michael J. Swantner, Richard A. Seman, Barry L. Tucker, Arthur E. Uber, III, Kevin P. Cowan, James A. Dedig, Christopher D. Capone, Jaroslaw Wlodarczyk
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Publication number: 20190370513Abstract: A reader system for reading information on at least one identification tag associated with a syringe connected to a fluid injector has a detector and a background screen spaced apart from the detector such that at least one of the at least one identification tags is positioned in an optical path between the detector and the background screen when the syringe is connected to the fluid injector. The reader system further has an illumination system configured for illuminating at least a portion of the background screen. The detector is configured for detecting and decoding the at least one identification tag.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2018Publication date: December 5, 2019Applicant: BAYER HEALTHCARE LLCInventors: CHRISTOPHER CAPONE, JAROSLAW WLODARCZYK
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Publication number: 20190231975Abstract: A fluid injector including an injector housing with at least one syringe port for receiving a syringe, and a locking mechanism associated with the at least one syringe port for securing the syringe within the at least one syringe port. The locking mechanism is configured for engaging at least one syringe retaining member of the syringe to releasably lock the syringe within the at least one syringe port. The at least one syringe retaining member rotationally guides the syringe into self-orienting alignment with the locking mechanism and is rotated by the locking mechanism into fully locked position after axial installation of the syringe into the at least one syringe port. The locking mechanism also axially ejects the syringe from the locking mechanism upon rotation of the syringe during removal.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2019Publication date: August 1, 2019Inventors: CHRISTOPHER CAPONE, JAROSLAW WLODARCZYK
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Patent number: 10046106Abstract: A bladder syringe for a fluid delivery system includes a cylindrical body, a cap-bladder assembly, a plunger element disposed in the cylindrical body, and a mounting assembly to secure the cap-bladder assembly to the cylindrical body. The cylindrical body has a distal end and a proximal end and defines a throughbore. The cap-bladder assembly is adapted for connection to the distal end of the cylindrical body, and includes a cap body and a bladder. The cap body defines an interior cavity and a distal discharge conduit and is adapted to engage the distal end of the cylindrical body. A disc-shaped bladder is disposed within the interior cavity and typically includes a central membrane portion. The plunger element is disposed in the throughbore of the cylindrical body and is vented to enable evacuation of the space between the plunger element and the cap-bladder assembly in the cylindrical body.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2011Date of Patent: August 14, 2018Assignee: BAYER HEALTHCARE LLCInventors: Kevin P. Cowan, Raymond C. Hoffman, Arthur E. Uber, III, Bernard J. Hobi, Vincent S. Rossitto, Jaroslaw Wlodarczyk, Matthew Schrauder
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Patent number: 9814871Abstract: A connector assembly for a fluid delivery system includes a conical body defining an interior cavity and a discharge outlet, the discharge outlet defining an internal passage in fluid communication with the interior cavity; and a connector removably attached to the discharge outlet. The connector includes a central body configured to be at least partially positioned within the internal passage of the discharge outlet, and an annular connector portion connected to the central body and configured to releasably engage an exterior of the discharge outlet, the central body defining an internal channel within the central body that is in fluid communication with the interior cavity of the conical body when the connector is attached to the discharge outlet.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: BAYER HEALTHCARE LLCInventors: Jaroslaw Wlodarczyk, Edward P Liscio, Arthur E Uber, III, Kevin P Cowan
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Publication number: 20170065770Abstract: A bladder syringe for a fluid delivery system includes a cylindrical body, a cap-bladder assembly, a plunger element disposed in the cylindrical body, and a mounting assembly to secure the cap-bladder assembly to the cylindrical body. The cylindrical body has a distal end and a proximal end and defines a throughbore. The cap-bladder assembly is adapted for connection to the distal end of the cylindrical body, and includes a cap body and a bladder. The cap body defines an interior cavity and a distal discharge conduit and is adapted to engage the distal end of the cylindrical body. A disc-shaped bladder is disposed within the interior cavity and typically includes a central membrane portion. The plunger element is disposed in the throughbore of the cylindrical body and is vented to enable evacuation of the space between the plunger element and the cap-bladder assembly in the cylindrical body.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2016Publication date: March 9, 2017Inventors: KEVIN P. COWAN, RAYMOND C. HOFFMAN, ARTHUR E. UBER, III, BARRY L. TUCKER, JAROSLAW WLODARCZYK
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Patent number: 9498570Abstract: A bladder syringe for a fluid delivery system includes a cylindrical body, a cap-bladder assembly, a plunger element disposed in the cylindrical body, and a mounting assembly to secure the cap-bladder assembly to the cylindrical body. The cylindrical body has a distal end and a proximal end and defines a throughbore. The cap-bladder assembly is adapted for connection to the distal end of the cylindrical body, and includes a cap body and a bladder. The cap body defines an interior cavity and a distal discharge conduit and is adapted to engage the distal end of the cylindrical body. A disc-shaped bladder is disposed within the interior cavity and typically includes a central membrane portion. The plunger element is disposed in the throughbore of the cylindrical body and is vented to enable evacuation of the space between the plunger element and the cap-bladder assembly in the cylindrical body.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2012Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: BAYER HEALTHCARE LLCInventors: Kevin P. Cowan, Raymond C. Hoffman, Arthur E. Uber, III, Barry L. Tucker, Jaroslaw Wlodarczyk
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Publication number: 20140261758Abstract: A connector assembly for a fluid delivery system includes a conical body defining an interior cavity and a discharge outlet, the discharge outlet defining an internal passage in fluid communication with the interior cavity; and a connector removably attached to the discharge outlet. The connector includes a central body configured to be at least partially positioned within the internal passage of the discharge outlet, and an annular connector portion connected to the central body and configured to releasably engage an exterior of the discharge outlet, the central body defining an internal channel within the central body that is in fluid communication with the interior cavity of the conical body when the connector is attached to the discharge outlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: MEDRAD, INC.Inventors: Jaroslaw Wlodarczyk, Edward P. Liscio, Arthur E. Uber, Kevin P. Cowan
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Publication number: 20130211248Abstract: A bladder syringe for a fluid delivery system includes a cylindrical body, a cap-bladder assembly, a plunger element disposed in the cylindrical body, and a mounting assembly to secure the cap-bladder assembly to the cylindrical body. The cylindrical body has a distal end and a proximal end and defines a throughbore. The cap-bladder assembly is adapted for connection to the distal end of the cylindrical body, and includes a cap body and a bladder. The cap body defines an interior cavity and a distal discharge conduit and is adapted to engage the distal end of the cylindrical body. A disc-shaped bladder is disposed within the interior cavity and typically includes a central membrane portion. The plunger element is disposed in the throughbore of the cylindrical body and is vented to enable evacuation of the space between the plunger element and the cap-bladder assembly in the cylindrical body.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2011Publication date: August 15, 2013Applicant: MEDRAD, INC.Inventors: Kevin P. Cowan, Raymond C. Hoffman, Charles A. Lang, Mark Trocki, Arthur E. Uber, III, Joseph C. Mator, Edward P. Liscio, Bernard J. Hobi, L. Robert Crouthamel, Glen P. Williams, Vincent S. Rossitto, Jaroslaw Wlodarczyk, Matthew Schrauder