Patents by Inventor Katsuyoshi Sobue
Katsuyoshi Sobue 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: 11253295Abstract: Provided is a vertebral spacer including a columnar main-body portion attached to individual cut end portions of the cut vertebral arch by screws, wherein the main-body portion is provided with two accommodating holes formed inside the main-body portion at positions spaced in a longitudinal direction of the main-body portion, and individually accommodating head portions of the screws, the individual accommodating holes are provided with openings through which the head portions are inserted into the accommodating holes from outside the main-body portion, and the openings have diameters greater than diameters of shaft portions of the screws, smaller than diameters of the head portions, and increased to a size that is greater than the diameters of the head portions.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2019Date of Patent: February 22, 2022Assignee: OLYMPUS TERUMO BIOMATERIALS CORP.Inventors: Tomohiko Fukuhara, Koji Nishiyama, Koichi Kuroda, Mitsuya Urata, Katsuyoshi Sobue, Ryunosuke Seki
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Publication number: 20200000499Abstract: Provided is a vertebral spacer including a columnar main-body portion attached to individual cut end portions of the cut vertebral arch by screws, wherein the main-body portion is provided with two accommodating holes formed inside the main-body portion at positions spaced in a longitudinal direction of the main-body portion, and individually accommodating head portions of the screws, the individual accommodating holes are provided with openings through which the head portions are inserted into the accommodating holes from outside the main-body portion, and the openings have diameters greater than diameters of shaft portions of the screws, smaller than diameters of the head portions, and increased to a size that is greater than the diameters of the head portions.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2019Publication date: January 2, 2020Applicant: OLYMPUS TERUMO BIOMATERIALS CORP.Inventors: Tomohiko FUKUHARA, Koji NISHIYAMA, Koichi KURODA, Mitsuya URATA, Katsuyoshi SOBUE, Ryunosuke SEKI
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Patent number: 9687646Abstract: Peritoneal dialysis systems and methods are provided by the present disclosure. In a general embodiment, a peritoneal dialysis system includes a peritoneal dialysis fluid supply, a supply line in fluid communication with the peritoneal dialysis fluid supply, the supply line terminating at a supply connector, a patient connector in fluid communication with a patient's indwelling catheter, and a device configured to be placed around at least one of the supply connector and the patient connector during a connection of the supply connector and the patient connector, the device including an ultraviolet (“UV”) transmissive material to allow UV energy to be directed inwardly through the device towards a mating surface of the at least one of the supply connector and the patient connector during the connection of the supply connector and the patient connector.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2014Date of Patent: June 27, 2017Assignees: Baxter International Inc., Baxter Healthcare SAInventors: Katsuyoshi Sobue, Takeshi Nakajima, Atsushi Matsuzaki, Minoru Okuda
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Publication number: 20150148776Abstract: Peritoneal dialysis systems and methods are provided by the present disclosure. In a general embodiment, a peritoneal dialysis system includes a peritoneal dialysis fluid supply, a supply line in fluid communication with the peritoneal dialysis fluid supply, the supply line terminating at a supply connector, a patient connector in fluid communication with a patient's indwelling catheter, and a device configured to be placed around at least one of the supply connector and the patient connector during a connection of the supply connector and the patient connector, the device including an ultraviolet (“UV”) transmissive material to allow UV energy to be directed inwardly through the device towards a mating surface of the at least one of the supply connector and the patient connector during the connection of the supply connector and the patient connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2014Publication date: May 28, 2015Inventors: Katsuyoshi Sobue, Takeshi Nakajima, Atsushi Matsuzaki, Minoru Okuda
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Patent number: 8911109Abstract: Peritoneal dialysis systems and methods are provided by the present disclosure. In a general embodiment, a peritoneal dialysis system includes a peritoneal dialysis fluid supply, a supply line in fluid communication with the peritoneal dialysis fluid supply and terminating at a supply connector, a patient connector in fluid communication with a patient's indwelling catheter, a device configured to connect the supply connector to the patient connector without a user having to physically contact the supply connector or the patient connector, and a housing placeable around the connecting device and including a plurality of ultraviolet (“UV”) light-emitting diodes (“LED's”) positioned to direct energy towards at least one of the supply connector and the patient connector.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2013Date of Patent: December 16, 2014Assignees: Baxter Healthcare Inc., Baxter Healthcare S.A.Inventors: Katsuyoshi Sobue, Takeshi Nakajima, Atsushi Matsuzaki, Minoru Okuda
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Patent number: 8613739Abstract: A medical tubing connector pair includes a female tubing connector, and a male tubing connector. The female tubing connector has an external thread and the male tubing connector has an internal thread, the external and internal threads threadingly engaged to secure the female and male tubing connectors together. The internal thread is made from a flexible material to permit the female and male tubing connectors to be connected to or disconnected from each other without rotation of the tubing connectors relative to each other.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2011Date of Patent: December 24, 2013Assignees: Baxter International Inc., Baxter Healthcare SAInventor: Katsuyoshi Sobue
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Publication number: 20130281921Abstract: Peritoneal dialysis systems and methods are provided by the present disclosure. In a general embodiment, a peritoneal dialysis system includes a peritoneal dialysis fluid supply, a supply line in fluid communication with the peritoneal dialysis fluid supply and terminating at a supply connector, a patient connector in fluid communication with a patient's indwelling catheter, a device configured to connect the supply connector to the patient connector without a user having to physically contact the supply connector or the patient connector, and a housing placeable around the connecting device and including a plurality of ultraviolet (“UV”) light-emitting diodes (“LED's”) positioned to direct energy towards at least one of the supply connector and the patient connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2013Publication date: October 24, 2013Inventors: Katsuyoshi Sobue, Takeshi Nakajima, Atsushi Matsuzaki, Minoru Okuda
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Patent number: 8469545Abstract: Peritoneal dialysis systems are provided by the present disclosure. In a general embodiment, a peritoneal dialysis system includes a cycler, a disposable cassette operable with the cycler, a supply bag connected to the disposable cassette, a supply connector, a supply line extending from the disposable cassette, a patient connector in fluid communication with a patient's indwelling catheter, a device to connect the supply connector to the patient connector, and a housing around the device. The housing includes a plurality of ultraviolet (“UV”) light-emitting diodes (“LED's”) for directing energy towards at least one of the supply or patient connectors. The LED's are configured to deliver about 200 milliJoules in a period of about a minute.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2012Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignees: Baxter Healthcare Inc., Baxter Healthcare S.A.Inventors: Katsuyoshi Sobue, Takeshi Nakajima, Atsushi Matsuzaki, Minoru Okuda
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Publication number: 20130158521Abstract: A medical tubing connector pair includes a female tubing connector, and a male tubing connector. The female tubing connector has an external thread and the male tubing connector has an internal thread, the external and internal threads threadingly engaged to secure the female and male tubing connectors together. The internal thread is made from a flexible material to permit the female and male tubing connectors to be connected to or disconnected from each other without rotation of the tubing connectors relative to each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2011Publication date: June 20, 2013Applicants: BAXTER HEALTHCARE S.A., BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventor: Katsuyoshi Sobue
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Publication number: 20120220927Abstract: Peritoneal dialysis systems are provided by the present disclosure. In a general embodiment, a peritoneal dialysis system includes a cycler, a disposable cassette operable with the cycler, a supply bag connected to the disposable cassette, a supply connector, a supply line extending from the disposable cassette, a patient connector in fluid communication with a patient's indwelling catheter, a device to connect the supply connector to the patient connector, and a housing around the device. The housing includes a plurality of ultraviolet (“UV”) light-emitting diodes (“LED's”) for directing energy towards at least one of the supply or patient connectors. The LED's are configured to deliver about 200 milliJoules in a period of about a minute.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2012Publication date: August 30, 2012Applicants: BAXTER HEALTHCARE S.A., BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Katsuyoshi Sobue, Takeshi Nakajima, Atsushi Matsuzaki, Minoru Okuda
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Patent number: 8197087Abstract: A light applicator for a peritoneal dialysis conduit connection includes a housing having a inner surface; a plurality of ultraviolet (“UV”) light-emitting diodes (“LED's”) positioned on the inner surface of the housing; and circuitry connected to the UV-LED's such that power can be supplied to energize the UV-LED's simultaneously.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2007Date of Patent: June 12, 2012Assignees: Baxter International Inc., Baxter Healthcare S.A.Inventors: Katsuyoshi Sobue, Takeshi Nakajima, Atsushi Matsuzaki, Minoru Okuda
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Patent number: 8157761Abstract: A peritoneal dialysis patient assist device includes (i) a port holder shaped to hold a first connector and a first plug, (ii) a transfer set holder shaped to hold a second connector and a second plug, the transfer set holder rotatable and translatable with respect to the port holder, and (iii) an ultraviolet (“UV”) applicator positioned to radiate UV light on at least part of the first and second connectors when loaded into the port and transfer set holders, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2007Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Assignees: Baxter International Inc., Baxter Healthcare S.A.Inventors: Katsuyoshi Sobue, Katsuo Sato, Ko Kondo, Akinori Yamaguchi
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Patent number: 7808246Abstract: An open seal check system for a multi-chamber supply container having at least one elongated seal, the system includes: (i) a base configured to support the multi chamber container; (ii) a plurality of electrodes positioned on the base so as to be at least substantially parallel with the elongated seal; and (iii) electronics connected to the electrodes, the electrodes each forming a capacitor with the multi-chamber supply container when the container is placed on the base, the electronics configured to output a single indication of a dielectric associated with each capacitor.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2007Date of Patent: October 5, 2010Assignees: Baxter International Inc., Baxter Healthcare S.A.Inventors: Katsuyoshi Sobue, Takeshi Nakajima, Atsushi Matsuzaki, Minoru Okuda
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Publication number: 20090012459Abstract: A light applicator for a peritoneal dialysis conduit connection includes a housing having a inner surface; a plurality of ultraviolet (“UV”) light-emitting diodes (“LED's”) positioned on the inner surface of the housing; and circuitry connected to the UV-LED's such that power can be supplied to energize the UV-LED's simultaneously.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2007Publication date: January 8, 2009Applicants: BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC., BAXTER HEALTHCARE S.A.Inventors: Katsuyoshi Sobue, Takeshi Nakajima, Atsushi Matsuzaki, Minoru Okuda
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Publication number: 20090009179Abstract: An open seal check system for a multi-chamber supply container having at least one elongated seal, the system includes: (i) a base configured to support the multi chamber container; (ii) a plurality of electrodes positioned on the base so as to be at least substantially parallel with the elongated seal; and (iii) electronics connected to the electrodes, the electrodes each forming a capacitor with the multi-chamber supply container when the container is placed on the base, the electronics configured to output a single indication of a dielectric associated with each capacitor.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2007Publication date: January 8, 2009Applicants: BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC., BAXTER HEALTHCARE S.A.Inventors: Katsuyoshi Sobue, Takeshi Nakajima, Atsushi Matsuzaki, Minoru Okuda
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Publication number: 20090012451Abstract: A peritoneal dialysis patient assist device includes (i) a port holder shaped to hold a first connector and a first plug, (ii) a transfer set holder shaped to hold a second connector and a second plug, the transfer set holder rotatable and translatable with respect to the port holder, and (iii) an ultraviolet (“UV”) applicator positioned to radiate UV light on at least part of the first and second connectors when loaded into the port and transfer set holders, respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2007Publication date: January 8, 2009Applicants: BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC., BAXTER HEALTHCARE S.A.Inventors: Katsuyoshi Sobue, Katsuo Sato, Ko Kondo, Akinori Yamaguchi
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Patent number: 7243893Abstract: A stand for a medical fluid treatment, a system for supporting multi-chamber medical fluid bags and a method for testing whether the multi-chamber bags have been preset properly for therapy are provided. In one embodiment a multi-section stand is provided that is folded in a number of places to produce a structure upon which fluid from a properly preset solution bag flows readily to a patient, but upon which a dual-chamber bag that has not been modified properly for treatment collapses, folds or falls to a position providing visual indication that the chamber seal needs to be released or opened.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2003Date of Patent: July 17, 2007Assignees: Baxter International Inc., Baxter Healthcare S.A.Inventors: Katsuyoshi Sobue, Toshihisa Kudo, Yoritate Okada, Takayuki Miyanishi, Hiroshi Oishi
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Publication number: 20050133674Abstract: A stand for a medical fluid treatment, a system for supporting multi-chamber medical fluid bags and a method for testing whether the multi-chamber bags have been preset properly for therapy are provided. In one embodiment a multi-section stand is provided that is folded in a number of places to produce a structure upon which fluid from a properly preset solution bag flows readily to a patient, but upon which a dual-chamber bag that has not been modified properly for treatment collapses, folds or falls to a position providing visual indication that the chamber seal needs to be released or opened.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2003Publication date: June 23, 2005Inventors: Katsuyoshi Sobue, Toshihisa Kudo, Yoritate Okada, Takayuki Miyanishi, Hiroshi Oishi