Patents by Inventor Jeffrey H. Burbank

Jeffrey H. Burbank 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).

  • Batch filtration system for preparation of sterile fluid for renal replacement therapy
    Patent number: 7976711
    Abstract: A method and device for blood treatments that use fluids such as dialysate and replacement fluid for renal replacement therapy. In an embodiment, fluid is passed either by pump or passively by gravity feed, through a microporous sterilization filter from a fluid source to a replacement fluid container. The latter forms a batch that may be used during treatment. The advantage of forming the batch before treatment is that the rate of filtering needn't match the rate of consumption during treatment. As a result, the sterilization filter can have a small capacity. In another embodiment, a filter is placed immediately prior to the point at which the sterile fluid is consumed by the treatment process. The latter may be used in combination with the former embodiment as a last-chance guarantee of sterility and/or that the fluid is free of air bubbles. It may also be used as the primary means of sterile-filtration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Assignee: NxStage Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: James M. Brugger, Jeffrey H. Burbank, Brian C. Green
  • METHODS, DEVICES, AND SYSTEMS FOR PARALLEL CONTROL OF INFUSION DEVICE
    Publication number: 20110106047
    Abstract: A tubing set is disclosed that includes a first line having first and second ends, a bag spike at the first end configured for connection to a source of infusate, and a connector at the second end configured for connection to a blood line. The first line can have a pumping portion for engagement with an infusate pump. The tubing set can also include a second line having first and second ends, the second line first end being attached to the first line between the first line pumping portion and the first line second end and the second line second end being configured for connection to the first line between the first line first end and the first line pumping portion. The tubing set can further include a check valve located in the second line, the check valve having a predetermined cracking pressure of at least 200 mm Hg.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2010
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Applicant: NxStage Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey H. Burbank, Joseph Turk, Dennis M. Treu, R. Michael Hofmann, James M. Brugger
  • FLUID LINE CONNECTOR SAFETY DEVICE
    Publication number: 20100228231
    Abstract: The present application describes devices that use various features to prevent the disconnection of connectors used in medical treatments. For example embodiments prevent disconnection of luer connectors that are incompletely mated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2010
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Applicant: NxStage Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: William Weigel, Kenneth Everett Buckler, Jeffrey H. Burbank, James M. Brugger, David Farias De Souza
  • BATCH FILTRATION SYSTEM FOR PREPARATION OF STERILE FLUID FOR RENAL REPLACEMENT THERAPY
    Publication number: 20100228177
    Abstract: A method and device for blood treatments that use fluids such as dialysate and replacement fluid for renal replacement therapy. In an embodiment, fluid is passed either by pump or passively by gravity feed, through a microporous sterilization filter from a fluid source to a replacement fluid container. The latter forms a batch that may be used during treatment. The advantage of forming the batch before treatment is that the rate of filtering needn't match the rate of consumption during treatment. As a result, the sterilization filter can have a small capacity. In another embodiment, a filter is placed immediately prior to the point at which the sterile fluid is consumed by the treatment process. The latter may be used in combination with the former embodiment as a last-chance guarantee of sterility and/or that the fluid is free of air bubbles. It may also be used as the primary means of sterile-filtration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2010
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Inventors: James M. BRUGGER, Jeffrey H. Burbank, Brian C. Green
  • Blood treatment apparatus
    Patent number: 7780619
    Abstract: A blood processing machine has a compact configuration in which the first and second parts of the machine separate to open a gap between them. The actuators and sensors face into the gap such that when a cartridge with a fluid circuit is placed in the gap and the two parts are brought together closing the gap, the actuators and sensor engage the fluid circuit. One of the parts has an operator interface with a display that is preferably aligned with the gap in such a way that the frontal area of the machine is minimized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Assignee: NxStage Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: James M. Brugger, Jeffrey H. Burbank, Dennis M Treu
  • Methods, devices, and systems for hemodilution
    Patent number: 7776219
    Abstract: Devices, methods, and system that prevent clotting of blood during blood-processing procedures such as hemofiltration, hemodialysis, and hemodiafiltration are described. A filter with a cap has a housing that is shaped to receive a blood filter. The housing has an inlet for blood and may have an outlet for waste and ultrafiltrate. The cap is attached to the housing. The cap has an outlet for blood and a port adjacent the outlet for receiving dilution fluid. Methods of use during blood-processing procedures to provide immediate hemodilution to blood exiting entering and/or exiting a filter are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: NxStage Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: James M. Brugger, Jeffrey H. Burbank, Martin Stillig
  • Registration of fluid circuit components in a blood treatment device
    Patent number: 7776001
    Abstract: A first flow path is defined within a first panel that forms a part of an extracorporeal fluid circuit. A second flow path is defined within a second panel that also forms a part of the extracorporeal fluid circuit. The first and second panels are oriented in a fluid processing cartridge for mounting as an integrated unit on a fluid processing machine and for removal as an integrated unit from the fluid processing machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: NxStage Medical Inc.
    Inventors: James M. Brugger, Jeffrey H. Burbank, Dennis M. Treu
  • Fluid line connector safety device
    Patent number: 7758082
    Abstract: Devices having various features to prevent the disconnection of connectors used in medical treatments are disclosed. The devices can prevent disconnection of luer connectors that are incompletely mated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: NxStage Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: William Weigel, Kenneth Everett Buckler, Jeffrey H Burbank, James M Brugger, David Farias De Souza
  • Batch filtration system for preparation of sterile fluid for renal replacement therapy
    Patent number: 7749393
    Abstract: A method and device for blood treatments that use fluids such as dialysate and replacement fluid for renal replacement therapy. In an embodiment, fluid is passed either by pump or passively by gravity feed, through a microporous sterilization filter from a fluid source to a replacement fluid container. The latter forms a batch that may be used during treatment. The advantage of forming the batch before treatment is that the rate of filtering needn't match the rate of consumption during treatment. As a result, the sterilization filter can have a small capacity. In another embodiment, a filter is placed immediately prior to the point at which the sterile fluid is consumed by the treatment process. The latter may be used in combination with the former embodiment as a last-chance guarantee of sterility and/or that the fluid is free of air bubbles. It may also be used as the primary means of sterile-filtration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: NxStage Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: James M. Brugger, Jeffrey H. Burbank, Brian C. Green
  • Waste balancing for extracorporeal blood treatment systems
    Patent number: 7686778
    Abstract: One or more waste balancing systems may be used in a fluid circulating system for medical use. The fluid circulating system may be part of a blood treatment system for a patient suffering renal failure. A waste balancing system may include a pressure element operable to maintain a constant fluid pressure created by the combined weight of waste removed from a patient and replacement fluid for providing to a patient. Multiple evaluation characteristics or control parameters may be evaluated or controlled for safety and accuracy. At least part of the waste balancing system may be incorporated into a disposable cartridge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: NxStage Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey H. Burbank, James M. Brugger
  • WASTE BALANCING FOR EXTRACORPOREAL BLOOD TREATMENT SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20100016777
    Abstract: One or more waste balancing systems may be used in a fluid circulating system for medical use. The fluid circulating system may be part of a blood treatment system for a patient suffering renal failure. A waste balancing system may include a pressure element operable to maintain a constant fluid pressure created by the combined weight of waste removed from a patient and replacement fluid for providing to a patient. Multiple evaluation characteristics or control parameters may be evaluated or controlled for safety and accuracy. At least part of the waste balancing system may be incorporated into a disposable cartridge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Applicant: NxStage Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey H. Burbank, James M. Brugger
  • Blood Treatment Filter and Method of Manufacturing
    Publication number: 20090236027
    Abstract: A configuration of a blood microtubular filter/dializer used in many kinds of renal replacement therapy systems is disclosed which may allow a straight thin-walled tube to be used for a majority of the structure of the housing and other benefits disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2009
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Inventors: Martin STILLIG, Jeffrey H. Burbank, Goetz Friederichs, James M. Brugger
  • SAFETY FEATURES FOR MEDICAL DEVICES REQUIRING ASSISTANCE AND SUPERVISION
    Publication number: 20090222671
    Abstract: An automatic locking system for a medical treatment device helps to ensure that an assistant is present during treatment of a patient. Among the features disclosed biometric authentication to verify that a trained assistant is present, a presence detector to ensure the assistant is continuously present during treatment, and warning and recovery processes that allow intermittent lapses in the continuous presence of the assistant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2006
    Publication date: September 3, 2009
    Inventors: Jeffrey H. Burbank, Dennis M. Treu, James M. Brugger
  • Batch Filtration System for Preparation of Sterile Fluid for Renal Replacement Therapy
    Publication number: 20090211975
    Abstract: A method and device for blood treatments that use fluids such as dialysate and replacement fluid for renal replacement therapy. In an embodiment, fluid is passed either by pump or passively by gravity feed, through a microporous sterilization filter from a fluid source to a replacement fluid container. The latter forms a batch that may be used during treatment. The advantage of forming the batch before treatment is that the rate of filtering needn't match the rate of consumption during treatment. As a result, the sterilization filter can have a small capacity. In another embodiment, a filter is placed immediately prior to the point at which the sterile fluid is consumed by the treatment process. The latter may be used in combination with the former embodiment as a last-chance guarantee of sterility and/or that the fluid is free of air bubbles. It may also be used as the primary means of sterile-filtration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2009
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Inventors: James M. Brugger, Jeffrey H. Burbank, Brian C. Green
  • FILTRATION SYSTEM FOR PREPARATION OF FLUIDS FOR MEDICAL APPLICATIONS
    Publication number: 20090182263
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for preparation of purified water and medicaments for various uses including blood treatment are described. Methods, devices, and systems for creating multiple-treatment batches are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2007
    Publication date: July 16, 2009
    Inventors: Jeffrey H. Burbank, Dennis M. Treu, Goetz Freiderichs, Brian C. Green, Christopher M. McDowell, James M. Brugger
  • Batch filtration system for preparation of sterile fluid for renal replacement therapy
    Patent number: 7544300
    Abstract: A method and device for blood treatments that use fluids such as dialysate and replacement fluid for renal replacement therapy. In an embodiment, fluid is passed either by pump or passively by gravity feed, through a microporous sterilization filter from a fluid source to a replacement fluid container. The latter forms a batch that may be used during treatment. The advantage of forming the batch before treatment is that the rate of filtering needn't match the rate of consumption during treatment. As a result, the sterilization filter can have a small capacity. In another embodiment, a filter is placed immediately prior to the point at which the sterile fluid is consumed by the treatment process. The latter may be used in combination with the former embodiment as a last-chance guarantee of sterility and/or that the fluid is free of air bubbles. It may also be used as the primary means of sterile-filtration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2009
    Assignee: NxStage Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: James M. Brugger, Jeffrey H. Burbank, Brian C. Green
  • Hemofiltration systems and methods that maintain sterile extracorporeal processing conditions
    Patent number: 7473238
    Abstract: A disposable fluid circuit kit for extracorporeal blood treatment systems that supply replacement fluid to a patient is described. The circuit has a blood portion that carries blood and subjects it to some treatment, such as dialysis or hemofiltration. A portion carries filtrate or dialysate. A replacement fluid portion that carries fluid used to compensate for fluid loss is connectable to a supply of replacement fluid. a sterilizing filter in the replacement fluid portion sterilizes the replacement fluid before introduction into the patient acting as a guard against touch contamination of the connected replacement fluid container. Preferably, the filter has a pore size effective to eliminate pyrogens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2009
    Assignee: NxStage Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: James Brugger, Jeffrey H. Burbank, Dennis Treu
  • Filtration System for Preparation of Fluids for Medical Applications
    Publication number: 20080230450
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for preparation of water for various uses including blood treatment are described. In embodiments, fluid is passed either by pump or passively by gravity feed, through various filtration elements from a fluid source to a treatment fluid container The latter forms a batch that may be used during treatment. Methods and systems for creating multiple-treatment batches are described. Advantages of creating a multitreatment batch include the fact that the burden of treatment preparation can be reduced and the timing of the preparation of the batch can be independent of the treatment time. As described, there are various trade-offs and concerns with this approach which are addressed by the inventive embodiments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2006
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Inventors: Jeffrey H. Burbank, Dennis M. Treu, Gotz Friederichs, Brian C. Green, Christopher S. McDowell, James M. Brugger
  • Methods and Devices for Rendering Different Types of Patient Access Devices Compatible with Different Types of Tubing Sets
    Publication number: 20080228125
    Abstract: In general, this invention relates to methods and devices for introducing and/or draining fluids into and/or from a patient's body. Methods and devices are provided for rendering conventional tubing sets, or fluid flow sets, which are normally coupleable with only specific complementary patient access devices, compatible with other access devices also. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, methods and devices are provided which render conventional extracorporeal tubing sets to be interchangeably connectable with other specific transcutaneous catheters. In yet another aspect of the invention, non-conventional tubing sets and corresponding non-conventional access devices for use in hemodialysis, or hemofiltration, are provided such that specific tubing sets and access devices can be used interchangeably.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2008
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Applicant: ProviFlo, LLC A Mississippi corporation
    Inventors: James M. Brugger, Jeffrey H. Burbank, David S. Utterberg
  • Fluid, circuits, systems, and processes for extracorporeal blood processing
    Patent number: 7419597
    Abstract: A method for renal replacement therapy includes priming a fluid circuit and recirculating the sterile fluid during priming to permit gas to float out of the sterile fluid into a fluid reservoir. The fluid is preferably either warmed during circulation or vibrated to promote the removal of gas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2008
    Assignee: Nxstage Medical Inc.
    Inventors: James M. Brugger, Jeffrey H. Burbank, Dennis M. Treu