Patents by Inventor Joseph A. Giertych
Joseph A. Giertych 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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Patent number: 8859222Abstract: Methods and compositions for detection of microbial contaminants in peritoneal dialysis solutions are provided. A novel cause of aseptic peritonitis is provided—aseptic peritonitis associated with gram positive microbial contamination of a dialysis solution. Peptidoglycan is a major component of a gram positive bacterial cell wall and thus can serve as a marker for gram positive bacteria. In this regard, testing for peptidoglycans can be utilized to effectively prevent peritonitis in patients that use the peritoneal dialysis solutions, such as peritoneal dialysis solutions that contain a glucose polymer including an icodextrin and the like.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2013Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignees: Baxter International Inc., Baxter Healthcare S.A.Inventors: Leo Martis, Mehul Patel, Joseph A. Giertych, James W. Mongoven, Jacqueline A. Kunzier, William F. Owen
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Publication number: 20130338102Abstract: Methods and compositions for detection of microbial contaminants in peritoneal dialysis solutions are provided. A novel cause of aseptic peritonitis is provided—aseptic peritonitis associated with gram positive microbial contamination of a dialysis solution. Peptidoglycan is a major component of a gram positive bacterial cell wall and thus can serve as a marker for gram positive bacteria. In this regard, testing for peptidoglycans can be utilized to effectively prevent peritonitis in patients that use the peritoneal dialysis solutions, such as peritoneal dialysis solutions that contain a glucose polymer including an icodextrin and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2013Publication date: December 19, 2013Applicants: Baxter International Inc.Inventors: Leo Martis, Mehul Patel, Joseph A. Giertych, James W. Mongoven, Jacqueline A. Kunzier, William F. Owen
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Patent number: 8546097Abstract: Methods and compositions for detection of microbial contaminants in peritoneal dialysis solutions are provided. The methods and compositions employ modified bioburden testing and the detection of peptidoglycan. A novel cause of aseptic peritonitis is provided—aseptic peritonitis associated with gram positive microbial contamination of a dialysis solution. Peptidoglycan is a major component of a gram positive bacterial cell wall and thus can serve as a marker for gram positive bacteria. In this regard, testing for peptidoglycans can be utilized to effectively prevent peritonitis in patients that use the peritoneal dialysis solutions, such as peritoneal dialysis solutions that contain a glucose polymer including an icodextrin and the like.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2009Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignees: Baxter International Inc., Baxter Healthcare S.A.Inventors: Leo Martis, Mehul Patel, Joseph A. Giertych, James W. Mongoven, Jacqueline A. Kunzler, William F. Owen, Jr.
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Publication number: 20100056990Abstract: Methods and compositions for detection of microbial contaminants in peritoneal dialysis solutions are provided. The methods and compositions employ modified bioburden testing and the detection of peptidoglycan. A novel cause of aseptic peritonitis is provided—aseptic peritonitis associated with gram positive microbial contamination of a dialysis solution. Peptidoglycan is a major component of a gram positive bacterial cell wall and thus can serve as a marker for gram positive bacteria. In this regard, testing for peptidoglycans can be utilized to effectively prevent peritonitis in patients that use the peritoneal dialysis solutions, such as peritoneal dialysis solutions that contain a glucose polymer including an icodextrin and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2009Publication date: March 4, 2010Applicants: BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC., BAXTER HEALTHCARE S.A.Inventors: Leo Martis, Mehul Patel, Joseph A. Giertych, James W. Mongoven, Jacqueline A. Kunzler, William F. Owen, Jr.
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Patent number: 7618392Abstract: Methods and compositions for detection of microbial contaminants in peritoneal dialysis solutions are provided. The methods and compositions employ modified bioburden testing and the detection of peptidoglycan. A novel cause of aseptic peritonitis is provided—aseptic peritonitis associated with gram positive microbial contamination of a dialysis solution. Peptidoglycan is a major component of a gram positive bacterial cell wall and thus can serve as a marker for gram positive bacteria. In this regard, testing for peptidoglycans can be utilized to effectively prevent peritonitis in patients that use the peritoneal dialysis solutions, such as peritoneal dialysis solutions that contain a glucose polymer including an icodextrin and the like.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2006Date of Patent: November 17, 2009Assignees: Baxter International Inc., Baxter Healthcare S.A.Inventors: Leo Martis, Mehul Patel, Joseph A. Giertych, James W. Mongoven, Jacqueline A. Kunzler, William F. Owen, Jr.
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Publication number: 20060263842Abstract: Methods and compositions for detection of microbial contaminants in peritoneal dialysis solutions are provided. The methods and compositions employ modified bioburden testing and the detection of peptidoglycan. A novel cause of aseptic peritonitis is provided—aseptic peritonitis associated with gram positive microbial contamination of a dialysis solution. Peptidoglycan is a major component of a gram positive bacterial cell wall and thus can serve as a marker for gram positive bacteria. In this regard, testing for peptidoglycans can be utilized to effectively prevent peritonitis in patients that use the peritoneal dialysis solutions, such as peritoneal dialysis solutions that contain a glucose polymer including an icodextrin and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2006Publication date: November 23, 2006Applicant: BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Leo Martis, Mehul Patel, Joseph Giertych, James Mongoven, Jacqueline Kunzler, William Owen
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Patent number: 7118857Abstract: Methods and compositions for detection of microbial contaminants in peritoneal dialysis solutions are provided. The methods and compositions employ modified bioburden testing and the detection of peptidoglycan. A novel cause of aseptic peritonitis is provided—aseptic peritonitis associated with gram positive microbial contamination of a dialysis solution. Peptidoglycan is a major component of a gram positive bacterial cell wall and thus can serve as a marker for gram positive bacteria. In this regard, testing for peptidoglycans can be utilized to effectively prevent peritonitis in patients that use the peritoneal dialysis solutions, such as peritoneal dialysis solutions that contain a glucose polymer including an icodextrin and the like.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2004Date of Patent: October 10, 2006Assignees: Baxter International Inc., Baxter Healthcare S.A.Inventors: Leo Martis, Mehul Patel, Joseph A. Giertych, James W. Mongoven, Jacqueline A. Kunzler, William F. Owen, Jr.
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Publication number: 20050191717Abstract: Methods and compositions for detection of microbial contaminants in peritoneal dialysis solutions are provided. The methods and compositions employ modified bioburden testing and the detection of peptidoglycan. A novel cause of aseptic peritonitis is provided—aseptic peritonitis associated with gram positive microbial contamination of a dialysis solution. Peptidoglycan is a major component of a gram positive bacterial cell wall and thus can serve as a marker for gram positive bacteria. In this regard, testing for peptidoglycans can be utilized to effectively prevent peritonitis in patients that use the peritoneal dialysis solutions, such as peritoneal dialysis solutions that contain a glucose polymer including an icodextrin and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2004Publication date: September 1, 2005Inventors: Leo Martis, Mehul Patel, Joseph Giertych, James Mongoven, Jacqueline Kunzler, William Owen
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Patent number: 6764482Abstract: A dual-filled twin bag, a packaging including the twin bag, and a method for forming the packaged twin bags are provided. Each of two bags, a solution bag (10) and a drain bag (12) for a system used for a peritoneal dialysis procedure, are filled, at least partially, with a solution (14). A tubing set (16) connects the two filled bags (10,12) and may also be filled with solution (14) which is added to the bags (10,12) and the tubing set (16) during the manufacturing process. Alternatively, the tubing set (16) may be filled with air. The tubing set (16) is sandwiched between the solution bag (10) and the drain bag (12) and subsequently packaged in an overpouch (24). The method for forming the package including the bags filled with solution is simplified and the overall package size is reduced due to the sandwiched tubing set (16) between the solution bags (10,12) and the provision of solution in both bags (10,12).Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2002Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Assignee: Baxter International Inc.Inventors: Michael R. Keilman, Walter A. Makaryk, Joseph A. Giertych
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Publication number: 20030114788Abstract: A dual-filled twin bag, a packaging including the twin bag, and a method for forming the packaged twin bags are provided. Each of two bags, a solution bag (10) and a drain bag (12) for a system used for a peritoneal dialysis procedure, are filled, at least partially, with a solution (14). A tubing set (16) connects the two filled bags (10,12) and may also be filled with solution (14) which is added to the bags (10,12) and the tubing set (16) during the manufacturing process. Alternatively, the tubing set (16) may be filled with air. The tubing set (16) is sandwiched between the solution bag (10) and the drain bag (12) and subsequently packaged in an overpouch (24). The method for forming the package including the bags filled with solution is simplified and the overall package size is reduced due to the sandwiched tubing set (16) between the solution bags (10,12) and the provision of solution in both bags (10,12).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2002Publication date: June 19, 2003Inventors: Michael R. Keilman, Walter A. Makaryk, Joseph A. Giertych
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Patent number: 6508800Abstract: A dual-filled twin bag, a packaging including the twin bag, and a method for forming the packaged twin bags are provided. Each of two bags, a solution bag (10)and a drain bag (12) for a system used for a peritoneal dialysis procedure, are filled, at least partially, with a solution (14). A tubing set (16) connects the two filled bags (10,12) and may also be filled with solution (14) which is added to the bags (10,12) and the tubing set (16) during the manufacturing process. Alternatively, the tubing set (16) may be filled with air. The tubing set (16) is sandwiched between the solution bag (10) and the drain bag (12) and subsequently packaged in an overpouch (24). The method for forming the package including the bags filled with solution is simplified and the overall package size is reduced due to the sandwiched tubing set (16) between the solution bags (10,12) and the provision of solution in both bags (10,12).Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 1999Date of Patent: January 21, 2003Assignee: Baxter International Inc.Inventors: Michael R. Keilman, Walter A. Makaryk, Joseph A. Giertych
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Patent number: 5840252Abstract: The present invention provides improved methods for manufacturing solutions including medical solutions. To this end, in an embodiment, a method for preparing a medical solution is provided comprising the steps of: placing a solution in a gas permeable container; and allowing carbon dioxide to permeate through the container until a desired pH is achieved.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 1996Date of Patent: November 24, 1998Assignee: Baxter International Inc.Inventor: Joseph A. Giertych
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Patent number: 5605934Abstract: The present invention provides improved methods for manufacturing solutions including medical solutions. To this end, in an embodiment, a method for preparing a medical solution is provided comprising the steps of: placing a solution in a gas permeable container; and allowing carbon dioxide to permeate through the container until a desired pH is achieved.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 1995Date of Patent: February 25, 1997Assignee: Baxter International Inc.Inventor: Joseph A. Giertych