Patents by Inventor Jim Kantola

Jim Kantola 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).

  • Publication number: 20110238022
    Abstract: A system and method for collecting fluid from a patient is disclosed. The system includes two plates separated by restoring force providing members and straps allowing the system to be placed in expanded and compressed modes. The system is a single use system that prevents the re-use of the system once it has been drained of collected fluid. Methods for fabricating the system are also disclosed, including a method that bonds two plates together to create an assembled version of the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2010
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Inventors: Shayna Massi, Griffin Strole, Jim Kantola, Tony Looper, Monica Sanders, Maria Lukas, Steve Latham, Jesse Darley, Nick Reback, Kent Kallsen
  • Patent number: 8021037
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for mixing two components and delivering the mixture to a patient. The apparatus contains a mixing chamber for mixing a liquid component and a powder component. The liquid component and powder component are mixed within the mixing chamber by rotation of a collapsible mixing element. A high strength cartridge capable of withstanding high opposing axial loads from the mixing chamber and a threaded rod generates force to drive the curable material from the mixing chamber. A plunger connected to the rod is then advanced through the mixing chamber to force the mixture out of the mixing chamber and deliver the mixture to the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: CareFusion 2200, Inc.
    Inventors: John A. Krueger, Evan D. Linderman, Jim Kantola, Shayna Massi, Michael Plishka
  • Publication number: 20080116224
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for mixing two components and delivering the mixture to a patient. The apparatus contains a mixing chamber for mixing a liquid component and a powder component. The liquid component and powder component are mixed within the mixing chamber by rotation of a collapsible mixing element. A high strength cartridge capable of withstanding high opposing axial loads from the mixing chamber and a threaded rod generates force to drive the curable material from the mixing chamber. A plunger connected to the rod is then advanced through the mixing chamber to force the mixture out of the mixing chamber and deliver the mixture to the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2007
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Inventors: John A. Krueger, Evan D. Linderman, Jim Kantola, Shayna Massi, Michael Plishka