Patents by Inventor Kurt J. Kuipers

Kurt J. Kuipers 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).

  • Blood conservation system
    Patent number: 5830198
    Abstract: A blood conservation system, including a vacuum wound drainage apparatus, comprises a liquid collection reservoir for a wound to be drained and an operating unit fixed on such reservoir. The operating unit is self contained and includes a battery supply, an electric motor powered pump, a control for setting the level of vacuum desired in the reservoir and structure for operating the motor powered vacuum pump in accord with the setting of the control. The entire system is arranged to be disposed of after use by one patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1998
    Assignee: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: Bruce D. Henniges, Kurt J. Kuipers, Richard F. Huyser
  • Blood conservation system
    Patent number: 5645540
    Abstract: A blood conservation system, including a vacuum wound drainage apparatus, comprises a liquid collection reservoir for a wound to be drained and an operating unit fixed on such reservoir. The operating unit is self contained and includes a battery supply, an electric motor powered pump, a control for setting the level of vacuum desired in the reservoir and structure for operating the motor powered vacuum pump in accord with the setting of the control. The entire system is arranged to be disposed of after use by one patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 8, 1997
    Assignee: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: Bruce D. Henniges, Kurt J. Kuipers, Richard F. Huyser