Patents by Inventor Mark W. Foohey

Mark W. Foohey 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: 20140360594
    Abstract: A system for automatically connecting tubing to a medical fluid machine includes at least one fluid container including a tube having a cap on an end of the tube, a shuttle configured to receive the tube, a driving mechanism configured to translate the shuttle, a cap removal device configured to remove the cap from the end of the tube, and a control unit programmed to cause (i) the driving mechanism to translate the shuttle holding the tube in a first direction towards the cap removal device so that the cap removal device can engage the tube cap, (ii) the driving mechanism to translate in a second direction away from the cap removal device so that the cap removal device removes the cap from the end of the tube, and (iii) the driving mechanism to translate the shuttle in the first direction with the cap removed from the tube so that the tube can be mated with the medical fluid machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2014
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Inventors: Patrick Lee, John Biewer, Robert W. Childers, Mark W. Foohey, Richard R. Gilbert, II, Andrey Kopychev, Randy Murphey, Austin J. Orand, Douglas Reitz, Rodolfo Roger, John E. Steck
  • Patent number: 8361009
    Abstract: A medical fluid machine with supply autoconnection, the machine comprising: a cassette-receiving wall; a disposable cassette held firmly by the wall, the disposable cassette including a port spike, the port spike fitted with a spike cap; a translating shuttle including a channel sized to hold a portion of a supply tube and including a fixture for releasably holding a supply tube end; a supply tube including an end configured to be releasably held by the fixture of the channel of the translating shuttle, the supply tube fitted with a supply tube cap; a cap removal device selectively positionable between the disposable cassette and the translating shuttle; and a controller programmed to (i) translate the shuttle holding the supply tube at the supply tube end towards the disposable cassette, so that the cap removal device is likewise moved towards the disposable cassette and the spike cap of the disposable cassette is engaged, (ii) translate the shuttle holding the supply tube at the supply tube end away from th
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignees: Baxter International Inc., Baxter Healthcare S.A.
    Inventors: Patrick Lee, John Biewer, Robert W. Childers, Mark W. Foohey, Ricchard R. Gilbert, II, Andrey Kopychev, Randy Murphey, Austin J. Orand, Douglas Reitz, Rodolfo Roger, John E. Steck
  • Publication number: 20110230822
    Abstract: A medical fluid machine with supply autoconnection, the machine comprising: a cassette-receiving wall; a disposable cassette held firmly by the wall, the disposable cassette including a port spike, the port spike fitted with a spike cap; a translating shuttle including a channel sized to hold a portion of a supply tube and including a fixture for releasably holding a supply tube end; a supply tube including an end configured to be releasably held by the fixture of the channel of the translating shuttle, the supply tube fitted with a supply tube cap; a cap removal device selectively positionable between the disposable cassette and the translating shuttle; and a controller programmed to (i) translate the shuttle holding the supply tube at the supply tube end towards the disposable cassette, so that the cap removal device is likewise moved towards the disposable cassette and the spike cap of the disposable cassette is engaged, (ii) translate the shuttle holding the supply tube at the supply tube end away from th
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2011
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Applicants: Baxter International Inc., Baxter Healthcare S.A.
    Inventors: Patrick Lee, John Biewer, Robert W. Childers, Mark W. Foohey, Rick Gilbert, Andrey Kopychev, Randy Murphey, Austin J. Orand, Douglas Reitz, Rodolfo Roger, John E. Steck
  • Patent number: 7955295
    Abstract: A fluid dispensing machine, such as a peritoneal dialysis or hemodialysis machine, includes a dispenser or cassette that pumps a medical fluid for dialysis or other treatments for patients. The machine includes and uses an autoconnect device for connecting containers of liquid, such as bags of dialysis fluid or medication fluids, to the machine, while maintaining the sterility of the connection. The autoconnect device removes the cap from the fluid bag and pierces the scaling membrane on tubing from the bag. This makes it easier for patients to receive treatment, especially home treatment. Other embodiments are useful for dispensing other liquids from other types of dispensing or pumping machines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Assignees: Baxter International Inc., Baxter Healthcare S.A.
    Inventors: Patrick Lee, John Biewer, Robert W. Childers, Mark W. Foohey, Richard R. Gilbert, II, Andrey Kopychev, Randy Murphey, Austin J. Orand, Douglas Reitz, Rodolfo Roger, John Edward Steck
  • Publication number: 20090012449
    Abstract: A fluid dispensing machine, such as a peritoneal dialysis or hemodialysis machine, includes a dispenser or cassette that pumps a medical fluid for dialysis or other treatments for patients. The machine includes and uses an autoconnect device for connecting containers of liquid, such as bags of dialysis fluid or medication fluids, to the machine, while maintaining the sterility of the connection. The autoconnect device removes the cap from the fluid bag and pierces the scaling membrane on tubing from the bag. This makes it easier for patients to receive treatment, especially home treatment. Other embodiments are useful for dispensing other liquids from other types of dispensing or pumping machines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2007
    Publication date: January 8, 2009
    Applicants: BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC., BAXTER HEALTHCARE S.A.
    Inventors: Patrick Lee, John Biewer, Robert W. Childers, Mark W. Foohey, Rick Gilbert, Andrey Kopychev, Randy Murphey, Austin J. Orand, Douglas Reitz, Rodolfo Roger, John E. Steck
  • Publication number: 20030026073
    Abstract: A toggle heat sink clip assembly includes a support base having a first end and a second end opposite the first end. A spring member has a first end and a second end, the first end of the spring member being pivotally attached to the first end of the support base. A rigid handle has a first end and a second end, the first end of the handle being pivotally attached to the second end of the support base. A rigid pivot member has a first end and a second end, the first end of the pivot member being pivotally attached to the second end of the spring member, and the second end of the pivot member being pivotally attached to a mid portion of the handle. The clip is movable to a locked position whereby a heat sink is retained in secured engagement with a microprocessor in a computer chassis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2001
    Publication date: February 6, 2003
    Inventors: Matthew McGowan, Mark W. Foohey
  • Patent number: 6507489
    Abstract: A toggle heat sink clip assembly includes a support base having a first end and a second end opposite the first end. A spring member has a first end and a second end, the first end of the spring member being pivotally attached to the first end of the support base. A rigid handle has a first end and a second end, the first end of the handle being pivotally attached to the second end of the support base. A rigid pivot member has a first end and a second end, the first end of the pivot member being pivotally attached to the second end of the spring member, and the second end of the pivot member being pivotally attached to a mid portion of the handle. The clip is movable to a locked position whereby a heat sink is retained in secured engagement with a microprocessor in a computer chassis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2003
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Matthew McGowan, Mark W. Foohey
  • Patent number: D435253
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2000
    Assignee: Qualcomm, Incorporated
    Inventors: Claude M. Oden, II, Mark W. Foohey, Julia Heard, Kit R. Morris