Patents by Inventor Kenneth R. Pyles

Kenneth R. Pyles 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).

  • Publication number: 20170203028
    Abstract: Fluid management system and method of operating a fluid management system which may provide one or more functions associated with suction, irrigation, distention, deficit monitoring, infusion, fluid warming, and the like. The fluid management system may be selectable between pressure control and flow control modes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2017
    Publication date: July 20, 2017
    Applicant: Thermedx, LLC
    Inventors: Douglas L. Carr, Jeffrey B. Williams, Kenneth R. Pyles
  • Patent number: 9272086
    Abstract: Fluid management systems and methods of operating fluid management systems which may provide one or more functions associated with suction, irrigation, distention, deficit monitoring, infusion, fluid warming, and the like. Some example embodiments may include infra-red lamps arranged to heat fluid flowing through a disposable cartridge. Some example embodiments may provide a three-dimensional fluid path through the cartridge and/or multi-stage heating capabilities. Some example fluid management systems may be selectable between pressure control and flow control modes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: Thermedx, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey B. Williams, Kenneth R. Pyles, Douglas L. Carr
  • Patent number: 8790303
    Abstract: Surgical fluid management systems and methods of operating surgical fluid management systems which may provide one or more functions associated with suction, irrigation, distention, deficit monitoring, infusion, fluid warming, and the like. Some example embodiments may include infra-red lamps arranged to heat fluid flowing through a disposable cartridge. Some example embodiments may provide a three-dimensional fluid path through the cartridge and/or multi-stage heating capabilities. Some example fluid management systems may be selectable between pressure control and flow control modes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: Thermedx, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey B. Williams, Kenneth R. Pyles, Steven J. Torer, Edward R. Donath
  • Patent number: 8597228
    Abstract: Surgical fluid management systems and methods of operating surgical fluid management systems which may provide one or more functions associated with suction, irrigation, distention, deficit monitoring, infusion, fluid warming, and the like. Some example embodiments may include infra-red lamps arranged to heat fluid flowing through a disposable cartridge. Some example embodiments may provide a three-dimensional fluid path through the cartridge and/or multi-stage heating capabilities. Some example fluid management systems may be selectable between pressure control and flow control modes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Thermedx, LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth R. Pyles, Jeffrey B. Williams
  • Publication number: 20130245599
    Abstract: Fluid management systems and methods of operating fluid management systems which may provide one or more functions associated with suction, irrigation, distention, deficit monitoring, infusion, fluid warming, and the like. Some example embodiments may include infra-red lamps arranged to heat fluid flowing through a disposable cartridge. Some example embodiments may provide a three-dimensional fluid path through the cartridge and/or multi-stage heating capabilities. Some example fluid management systems may be selectable between pressure control and flow control modes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2013
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: Thermedx, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey B. Williams, Kenneth R. Pyles, Douglas L. Carr
  • Patent number: 8444592
    Abstract: Surgical fluid management systems and methods of operating surgical fluid management systems which may provide one or more functions associated with suction, irrigation, distention, deficit monitoring, infusion, fluid warming, and the like. Some example embodiments may include infra-red lamps arranged to heat fluid flowing through a disposable cartridge. Some example embodiments may provide a three-dimensional fluid path through the cartridge and/or multi-stage heating capabilities. Some example fluid management systems may be selectable between pressure control and flow control modes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Thermedx, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey B. Williams, Kenneth R. Pyles, Douglas L. Carr
  • Publication number: 20100228223
    Abstract: Surgical fluid management systems and methods of operating surgical fluid management systems which may provide one or more functions associated with suction, irrigation, distention, deficit monitoring, infusion, fluid warming, and the like. Some example embodiments may include infra-red lamps arranged to heat fluid flowing through a disposable cartridge. Some example embodiments may provide a three-dimensional fluid path through the cartridge and/or multi-stage heating capabilities. Some example fluid management systems may be selectable between pressure control and flow control modes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2010
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Inventors: Jeffrey B. Williams, Kenneth R. Pyles, Steven J. Torer, Edward R. Donath
  • Publication number: 20100228222
    Abstract: Surgical fluid management systems and methods of operating surgical fluid management systems which may provide one or more functions associated with suction, irrigation, distention, deficit monitoring, infusion, fluid warming, and the like. Some example embodiments may include infra-red lamps arranged to heat fluid flowing through a disposable cartridge. Some example embodiments may provide a three-dimensional fluid path through the cartridge and/or multi-stage heating capabilities. Some example fluid management systems may be selectable between pressure control and flow control modes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2010
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Inventors: Jeffrey B. Williams, Kenneth R. Pyles, Douglas L. Carr
  • Publication number: 20100228224
    Abstract: Surgical fluid management systems and methods of operating surgical fluid management systems which may provide one or more functions associated with suction, irrigation, distention, deficit monitoring, infusion, fluid warming, and the like. Some example embodiments may include infra-red lamps arranged to heat fluid flowing through a disposable cartridge. Some example embodiments may provide a three-dimensional fluid path through the cartridge and/or multi-stage heating capabilities. Some example fluid management systems may be selectable between pressure control and flow control modes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2010
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Inventors: Kenneth R. Pyles, Jeffrey B. Williams