Patents by Inventor Marshall S. Kriesel

Marshall S. Kriesel 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).

  • Fluid dispenser with additive sub-system
    Publication number: 20090024083
    Abstract: A compact fluid dispenser for use in controllably dispensing fluid medicaments, such as, antibiotics, analgesics, and like medicinal agents from the device reservoir which is provided in the form of a novel collapsible bottle-like assembly. The fluid dispenser includes a unique stored energy mechanism which takes the form of a spring member of novel design that provides the force necessary to continuously and substantially uniformly expel fluid from the device reservoir. The device also includes novel adjustable flow rate control assembly that is disposed intermediate the fluid reservoir outlet and the outlet port of the device for precisely controlling the rate of fluid flow from the outlet port toward the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2008
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Inventors: Marshall S. Kriesel, Joshua W. Kriesel, Thomas N. Thompson
  • Fluid delivery apparatus with adjustable flow rate control
    Patent number: 7470253
    Abstract: A compact fluid dispenser for use in controllably dispensing fluid medicaments, such as, antibiotics, analgesics, and like medicinal agents from the device reservoir. The fluid dispenser includes a unique stored energy mechanism which takes the form of a constant force spring member of novel design that provides the force necessary to continuously and substantially uniformly expel fluid from the device reservoir. The device also includes novel adjustable flow rate control assembly that is disposed intermediate the fluid reservoir outlet and the outlet port of the device for precisely controlling the rate of fluid flow from the outlet port toward the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2008
    Assignee: BioQuiddity, Inc.
    Inventors: Marshall S. Kriesel, Joshua W. Kriesel
  • Fluid dispenser with additive sub-system
    Publication number: 20080319385
    Abstract: A compact fluid dispenser for use in controllably dispensing fluid medicaments, such as, antibiotics, analgesics, and like medicinal agents from the device reservoir which is provided in the form of a novel bellows-type assembly. The fluid dispenser includes a unique stored energy mechanism which takes the form of a constant force spring member of novel design that provides the force necessary to continuously and substantially uniformly expel fluid from the device reservoir. The device also includes novel adjustable flow rate control assembly that is disposed intermediate the fluid reservoir outlet and the outlet port of the device for precisely controlling the rate of fluid flow from the outlet port toward the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Inventors: Marshall S. Kriesel, Joshua W. Kriesel
  • Fluid dispenser with uniformly collapsible reservoir
    Publication number: 20080243077
    Abstract: A compact, easy-to-use dispensing device that includes a uniquely configured unitary fluid container formed by a blow-fill-seal process. The container has a collapsible, tapered sidewall of progressively varying wall thickness that, upon being acted upon by an elastic member, will deliver an injectable parenteral fluid contained within the fluid reservoir to the patient at a substantially constant flow rate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2007
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Inventors: Donald B. Bivin, Joshua W. Kriesel, Marshall S. Kriesel, George N. Glavee
  • Fluid dispensing apparatus
    Publication number: 20080228129
    Abstract: A compact fluid dispenser for use in controllably dispensing fluid medicaments, such as antibiotics, blood clotting agents, analgesics, and like medicinal agents from collapsible containers at a uniform rate. The dispenser includes a novel stored energy source that is provided in the form of a compressible-expandable member that functions to continuously and uniformly expel fluid from the apparatus reservoir. The apparatus further includes a novel fluid flow control assembly that precisely controls the flow of the medicament solutions from the apparatus reservoir to the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Inventors: Marshall S. Kriesel, Joshua W. Kriesel, Thomas N. Thompson
  • Apparatus and methods for the volumetric and dimensional measurement of livestock
    Patent number: 7399220
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for measuring the physical characteristics of livestock animals such as cattle and hogs. The apparatus of the invention includes a plurality of strategically positioned cameras that are used to obtain data concerning volumetric, curvilinear (surface) and linear measurements of livestock animals such as cattle and hogs and the full carcasses thereof. In accordance with the method of the invention, the data is analyzed to provide information that substantially assists the commercial producer of livestock animals in producing a high-quality end-product for the consumer while adding profitability to the enterprise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2008
    Inventors: Marshall S. Kriesel, Gary L. McQuilkin
  • Fluid dispenser
    Publication number: 20080027386
    Abstract: A compact fluid dispenser for use in controllably dispensing fluid medicaments, such as analgesics and like medicinal agents from the device reservoir which is provided in the form of a novel bellows-type assembly. The fluid dispenser includes a unique stored energy mechanism that provides the force necessary to continuously and substantially uniformly expel fluid from the device reservoir. The device also includes a novel adjustable flow rate control assembly that is disposed intermediate the fluid reservoir outlet and the outlet port of the device for precisely controlling the rate of fluid flow from the outlet port toward the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2007
    Publication date: January 31, 2008
    Inventors: Joshua W. Kriesel, Marshall S. Kriesel, Thomas N. Thompson
  • Fluid dispensing device with additive
    Publication number: 20080027376
    Abstract: A dispensing device for dispensing medicaments to a patient which includes a supporting structure; a carriage assembly interconnected with the supporting structure for movement between a first position and a second position and a semi-rigid, collapsible reservoir carried by the carriage assembly. A stored energy source is operably associated with the carriage assembly for moving the carriage assembly between the first and second positions. The device also includes novel structure, including fill-vials, for adding medicaments to the fluid within the fluid reservoir.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2007
    Publication date: January 31, 2008
    Inventors: Marshall S. Kriesel, Joshua W. Kriesel
  • Fluid dispensing apparatus
    Publication number: 20070219501
    Abstract: A compact fluid dispenser for use in controllably dispensing fluid medicaments, such as antibiotics, blood clotting agents, analgesics, and like medicinal agents from collapsible containers at a uniform rate. The dispenser includes a novel stored energy source that is provided in the form of a compressible-expandable member that functions to continuously and uniformly expel fluid from the apparatus reservoir. The apparatus further includes a novel fluid flow control assembly that precisely controls the flow of the medicament solutions from the apparatus reservoir to the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2007
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Inventors: Marshall S. Kriesel, Joshua W. Kriesel
  • Fluid dispensing device
    Publication number: 20070219502
    Abstract: A compact fluid dispenser for use in controllably dispensing fluid medicaments, such as antibiotics, blood clotting agents, analgesics, and like medicinal agents from collapsible containers at a uniform rate. The dispenser includes a novel stored energy source that is provided in the form of a compressible-expandable member that functions to continuously and uniformly expel fluid from the device reservoir. The apparatus further includes a novel fluid flow control assembly that precisely controls the flow of the medicament solutions from the device reservoir to the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2007
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Inventors: Marshall S. Kriesel, Joshua W. Kriesel
  • Infusion apparatus
    Patent number: 7220245
    Abstract: A compact fluid dispenser for use in controllably dispensing fluid medicaments, such as, antibiotics, oncolytics, hormones, steroids, blood clotting agents, analgesics, and like medicinal agents from prefilled containers at a uniform rate. The dispenser uniquely includes a stored energy source that is provided in the form of a substantially constant-force, compressible-expandable wave spring that provides the force necessary to continuously and uniformly expel fluid from the device reservoir. The device further includes a fluid flow control assembly that precisely controls the flow of medicament solution to the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2007
    Inventor: Marshall S. Kriesel
  • Infusion apparatus with constant force spring energy source
    Patent number: 7220244
    Abstract: A fluid dispenser for use in controllably dispensing fluid medicaments, such as antibiotics, oncolytics, hormones, steroids, blood clotting agents, analgesics, bio pharmaceuticals and like medicinal agents from a reservoir that has been filled from prefilled containers. The fluid dispenser includes a housing to which fill vials can be connected for filling the dispenser reservoir with the fluid, and a stored energy source provided in the form of a substantially constant-force spring that provides the force necessary to continuously and uniformly expel fluid from the device reservoir. The fluid dispenser also includes a fluid flow control assembly that precisely controls the flow of the medicament solution to the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2007
    Assignee: BioQuiddity, Inc.
    Inventor: Marshall S. Kriesel
  • Apparatus and methods for the volumetric and dimensional measurement of livestock
    Patent number: 7214128
    Abstract: A method for measuring the physical characteristics of livestock animals such as cattle and hogs. The apparatus of the invention includes a plurality of strategically positioned cameras that are used to obtain data concerning volumetric, curvilinear (surface) and linear measurements of livestock animals such as cattle and hogs and the full carcasses thereof. In accordance with the method of the invention, the data is analyzed to provide information that substantially assists the commercial producer of livestock animals in producing a high-quality end product for the consumer while adding profitability to the enterprise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2007
    Assignee: Geissler Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Marshall S. Kriesel
  • Multichannel fluid delivery device
    Patent number: 7169128
    Abstract: A compact fluid dispenser for use in controllably dispensing fluid medicaments, such as antibiotics, oncolytics, hormones, steroids, blood clotting agents, analgesics, and like medicinal agents from a plurality of prefilled containers at a uniform rate. The dispenser uniquely includes a plurality of stored energy source that are provided in the form of compressible-expandable members of novel construction that provide the force necessary to continuously and uniformly expel fluid from a plurality of device reservoirs. The apparatus further includes a plurality of fluid flow control assemblies that precisely control the flow of the medicament solutions from the plurality of device reservoirs to the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2007
    Assignee: BioQuiddity, Inc.
    Inventors: Marshall S. Kriesel, Alan Langerud
  • Methods and apparatus for the dimensional measurement of livestock using a single camera
    Patent number: 7039220
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for measuring target animals, including livestock animals and full carcasses, and more specifically livestock animals such as cattle and hogs using a single camera system. More particularly, the method of the invention is directed toward obtaining key measurements of the target animal, such as animal weight, animal hip height and animal hip width.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2006
    Assignee: C-Scan, L.L.P.
    Inventor: Marshall S. Kriesel
  • Apparatus and methods for the volumetric and dimensional measurement of livestock
    Patent number: 6974373
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for measuring the physical characteristics of livestock animals such as cattle and hogs. The apparatus of the invention includes a plurality of strategically positioned cameras that are used to obtain data concerning volumetric, curvilinear (surface) and linear measurements of livestock animals such as cattle and hogs and the full carcasses thereof. In accordance with the method of the invention, the data is analyzed to provide information that substantially assists the commercial producer of livestock animals in producing a high-quality end product for the consumer while adding profitability to the enterprise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2005
    Assignee: Geissler Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Marshall S. Kriesel
  • Methods and apparatus for the dimensional measurement of livestock using a single camera
    Publication number: 20040032974
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for measuring target animals, including livestock animals and full carcasses, and more specifically livestock animals such as cattle and hogs using a single camera system. More particularly, the method of the invention is directed toward obtaining key measurements of the target animal, such as animal weight, animal hip height and animal hip width.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2002
    Publication date: February 19, 2004
    Inventor: Marshall S. Kriesel
  • Apparatus and methods for the volumetric and dimensional measurement of livestock
    Publication number: 20040023612
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for measuring the physical characteristics of livestock animals such as cattle and hogs. The apparatus of the invention includes a plurality of strategically positioned cameras that are used to obtain data concerning volumetric, curvilinear (surface) and linear measurements of livestock animals such as cattle and hogs and the full carcasses thereof. In accordance with the method of the invention, the data is analyzed to provide information that substantially assists the commercial producer of livestock animals in producing a high-quality end product for the consumer while adding profitability to the enterprise.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2002
    Publication date: February 5, 2004
    Inventor: Marshall S. Kriesel
  • Variable rate infusion apparatus with indicator and adjustable rate control
    Patent number: 6645175
    Abstract: An apparatus for accurately infusing medicinal agents into an ambulatory patient at specific rates over extended periods of time. The apparatus is of a compact, low profile, laminate construction and includes an elastic distendable membrane, chamber having a fluid outlet. The apparatus also includes a highly novel fluid flow indicator that provides a readily discernible visible indication of fluid flow through the apparatus. Additionally, the apparatus includes a novel adjustable flow rate control means for precisely adjustably controlling the rate of fluid flow from the reservoir of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: Science Incorporated
    Inventors: Marshall S. Kriesel, Steven M. Arnold, James Garrison, Farhad Kazemzadeh
  • Fluid delivery device with electrically activated energy source
    Patent number: 6537250
    Abstract: An implantable delivery apparatus for infusing medicinal fluids into a patient that includes a novel electroresponsive polymer gel material that, upon being stimulated by an electrical field, uniquely functions as an internal energy source for expelling the medicinal fields from the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2003
    Assignee: Science, Incorporated
    Inventor: Marshall S. Kriesel