Patents by Inventor Joel C. HAGAN

Joel C. HAGAN 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: 9119393
    Abstract: An apparatus for perfusing an organ or tissue includes a perfusion circuit configured to perfuse the organ or tissue; at least one shock and/or tilt detector such as an accelerometer; and a controller. The controller may be configured to control perfusion based upon a signal received from the accelerometer, which may include stopping and/or starting the perfusion based upon the signal. The controller may also or alternatively sense and/or record shocks experienced by the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Assignee: LIFELINE SCIENTIFIC, INC.
    Inventors: Christopher P. Steinman, John Stark, Joel C. Hagan, Aaron R. Ferber, Rodney H. Monson, Evan D. Shapiro
  • Publication number: 20140017663
    Abstract: An apparatus for perfusing an organ or tissue includes a perfusion circuit configured to perfuse the organ or tissue; at least one shock and/or tilt detector such as an accelerometer; and a controller. The controller may be configured to control perfusion based upon a signal received from the accelerometer, which may include stopping and/or starting the perfusion based upon the signal. The controller may also or alternatively sense and/or record shocks experienced by the apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2012
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: LIFELINE SCIENTIFIC, INC.
    Inventors: Christopher P. STEINMAN, John STARK, Joel C. HAGAN, Aaron R. FERBER, Rodney H. MONSON, Evan D. SHAPIRO