Patents by Inventor John A. Martine

John A. Martine 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).

  • Method and apparatus for validation of sterilization
    Patent number: 8022375
    Abstract: An apparatus, system and method for verifying the achievement of a desired sterility assurance level (SAL) for components manipulated within a low-energy electron beam sterilization chamber. The components are preferably pre-sterilized and connected together in an assembly fashion which creates and maintains the sterility of the connection by subjecting the components to low-energy (less than 300 KeV) electron beam radiation. The verification is completed by measuring the sterilization dose delivered to a sensor, also known as a dosimeter, positioned within the sterilization process to simulate the components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: Baxter International Inc.
    Inventors: John A. Williams, John A. Martine, Jr.
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR VALIDATION OF STERILIZATION
    Publication number: 20100140515
    Abstract: An apparatus, system and method for verifying the achievement of a desired sterility assurance level (SAL) for components manipulated within a low-energy electron beam sterilization chamber. The components are preferably pre-sterilized and connected together in an assembly fashion which creates and maintains the sterility of the connection by subjecting the components to low-energy (less than 300 KeV) electron beam radiation. The verification is completed by measuring the sterilization dose delivered to a sensor, also known as a dosimeter, positioned within the sterilization process to simulate the components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Applicant: BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: John A. Williams, John A. Martine, JR.
  • Method and apparatus for validation of sterilization process
    Patent number: 7641851
    Abstract: An apparatus, system and method for verifying the achievement of a desired sterility assurance level (SAL) for components manipulated within a low-energy electron beam sterilization chamber. The components are preferably pre-sterilized and connected together in an assembly fashion which creates and maintains the sterility of the connection by subjecting the components to low-energy (less than 300 KeV) electron beam radiation. The verification is completed by measuring the sterilization dose delivered to a sensor, also known as a dosimeter, positioned within the sterilization process to simulate the components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Assignee: Baxter International Inc.
    Inventors: John A. Williams, John A. Martine, Jr.
  • Apparatus for fabricating a reconstitution assembly
    Patent number: 7358505
    Abstract: What is disclosed is an apparatus and method for assembling a reconstitution assembly (1) having a reconstitution device (10) having a first end connected to a flexible diluent container (12), the reconstitution device (10) having a second end connected to a drug vial (14). The reconstitution device (10) and containers, such as drug vials (14) or diluent bags (12), are loaded onto positioning assemblies (27) on a conveyor (90). The positioning assemblies (27) are conveyed to sterilization booths (270). Sterilization fields are generated within the sterilization booths (270), and the containers are sterilely connected to the reconstitution device (10) within the sterile fields.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Assignee: Baxter International Inc.
    Inventors: Archie Woodworth, William Reed, David J. Adams, John A. Martine, Jr., Jeffery Smith, Michael Steeber, Kim Korzeniewski
  • Method and apparatus for validation of sterilization process
    Publication number: 20050135965
    Abstract: An apparatus, system and method for verifying the achievement of a desired sterility assurance level (SAL) for components manipulated within a low-energy electron beam sterilization chamber. The components are preferably pre-sterilized and connected together in an assembly fashion which creates and maintains the sterility of the connection by subjecting the components to low-energy (less than 300 KeV) electron beam radiation. The verification is completed by measuring the sterilization dose delivered to a sensor, also known as a dosimeter, positioned within the sterilization process to simulate the components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2003
    Publication date: June 23, 2005
    Inventors: John Williams, John Martine
  • Apparatus and method for fabricating a reconstitution assembly
    Publication number: 20050133729
    Abstract: What is disclosed is an apparatus and method for assembling a reconstitution assembly (1) having a reconstitution device (10) having a first end connected to a flexible diluent container (12), the reconstitution device (10) having a second end connected to a drug vial (14). The reconstitution device (10) and containers, such as drug vials (14) or diluent bags (12), are loaded onto positioning assemblies (27) on a conveyor (90). The positioning assemblies (27) are conveyed to sterilization booths (270). Sterilization fields are generated within the sterilization booths (270), and the containers are sterilely connected to the reconstitution device (10) within the sterile fields.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2003
    Publication date: June 23, 2005
    Inventors: Archie Woodworth, William Reed, David Adams, John Martine, Jeffery Smith, Michael Steeber, Kim Korzeniewski
  • Apparatus and method for fabricating a reconstitution assembly
    Publication number: 20040241041
    Abstract: What is disclosed is an apparatus and method for assembling a reconstitution assembly (1) having a reconstitution device (10) having a first end connected to a flexible diluent container (12), the reconstitution device (10) having a second end connected to a drug vial (14). The reconstitution device (10) and containers, such as drug vials (14) or diluent bags (12), are loaded onto positioning assemblies (27) on a conveyor (90). The positioning assemblies (27) are conveyed to sterilization booths (270). Sterilization fields are generated within the sterilization booths (270), and the containers are sterilely connected to the reconstitution device (10) within the sterile fields.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2003
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Inventors: Archie Woodworth, William Reed, David J. Adams, John A. Martine, Jeffery Smith, Michael Steeber, Kim Korzeniewski