Patents by Inventor Joseph J. Fularz

Joseph J. Fularz 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: 7850659
    Abstract: An apparatus for holding a fluid container, such as a syringe or a vial, is provided for securing the container in an upside down or other suitable position for use in various medical procedures such as those of the type that involve use of a medical pump. The fluid container holding apparatus is capable of operatively connecting to any of a number of support structures including a wall, ceiling, desk, table, post, hangar, or IV stand. A fluid delivery system including such a fluid container, and a fluid conduit, such as IV tubing, may include the fluid container holding apparatus of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: Medrad, Inc.
    Inventors: Frederick W. Trombley, III, Joseph J. Fularz, Richard W. Dewit
  • Patent number: 7670315
    Abstract: An injector for injection a fluid into a patient, including: a first pressurizing mechanism adapted to operatively connect with a first fluid container to pressurize fluid therein; at least a second pressurizing mechanism to operatively connect with a second fluid container to pressurize a fluid therein; a single drive; and a transmission to control how power from the drive is distributed to the first pressurizing mechanism of the first container and to the second pressurizing mechanism of the second container to control injection of fluid from the first container and from the second container. The drive can, for example, be an electric motor or other drive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignee: Medrad, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin P. Cowan, David M. Reilly, Joseph J. Fularz, Paul J. Swartz, Mark Trocki, David A. Mishler