Patents by Inventor Matthew J. Cunningham

Matthew J. Cunningham 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).

  • Continuous volume detection for a reservoir in a fluid circuit of a medical system
    Patent number: 7611478
    Abstract: Continuous volume detection for a reservoir in a fluid circuit of a medical system is described. Volume detection is based on a pressure measurement that is manipulated via application of fluid mechanics. Next-generation medical system controllers may use this data to control the volume contained in the reservoir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Assignee: Minnetronix Inc.
    Inventors: Lori E. Lucke, Matthew J. Cunningham, Richard A. Nazarian
  • CONTINUOUS VOLUME DETECTION FOR A RESERVOIR IN A FLUID CIRCUIT OF A MEDICAL SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20080195022
    Abstract: Continuous volume detection for a reservoir in a fluid circuit of a medical system is described. Volume detection is based on a pressure measurement that is manipulated via application of fluid mechanics. Next-generation medical system controllers may use this data to control the volume contained in the reservoir.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2008
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Inventors: Lori E. Lucke, Matthew J. Cunningham, Richard A. Nazarian
  • Continuous volume detection for a flexible venous reservoir in a cardiopulmonary bypass circuit
    Patent number: 7364563
    Abstract: A continuous volume detection system for a flexible venous reservoir in a cardiopulmonary bypass circuit is described. The volume detection system is based on a pressure measurement that is manipulated via application of fluid mechanics. Next-generation cardiopulmonary bypass system controllers may use this data to control the volume contained in the flexible venous reservoir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2008
    Assignee: Minnetronix, Inc.
    Inventors: Lori E. Lucke, Matthew J. Cunningham, Richard A. Nazarian