Patents by Inventor Mark Bridle

Mark Bridle 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: 7341572
    Abstract: An improved ambulatory infusion device for dispensing a fluid into a patient includes a flexible bladder enclosure including a sheath of flexible material having a first open end a closed second end. The first open end of the sheath is affixed to a rigid closure, and a bladder support is secured in fixed position relative to the closure. An elastic bladder is mounted on the bladder support and positioned inside the sheath for holding fluid to be dispensed. The closed second end of the sheath is free to conform to the body of the patient so that the device is comfortable when worn. In other aspects, a flow restrictor and a pressure regulator are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2008
    Assignee: Baxter International Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Bridle, Larry Black
  • Publication number: 20040171987
    Abstract: An improved ambulatory infusion device for dispensing a fluid into a patient includes a flexible bladder enclosure including a sheath of flexible material having a first open end a closed second end. The first open end of the sheath is affixed to a rigid closure, and a bladder support is secured in fixed position relative to the closure. An elastic bladder is mounted on the bladder support and positioned inside the sheath for holding fluid to be dispensed. The closed second end of the sheath is free to conform to the body of the patient so that the device is comfortable when worn. In other aspects, a flow restrictor and a pressure regulator are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2003
    Publication date: September 2, 2004
    Applicant: Baxter International Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Bridle, Larry Black