Patents by Inventor Michael Gil
Michael Gil 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).
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Patent number: 8020561Abstract: According to one embodiment of the invention, an apparatus used for collecting fluids during a medical procedure includes a fluid collection pouch having an open end, an inflatable bladder substantially surrounding a perimeter of the open end, and a pump coupled to the inflatable bladder. The pump is operable to inflate the inflatable bladder. According to another embodiment of the invention, an apparatus used for collecting fluids during a medical procedure includes a fluid collection pouch having an open end with a perimeter, a channel surrounding approximately one half of the perimeter of the open end, an inflatable bladder disposed within the channel, and a pump disposed within the channel and coupled to the inflatable bladder. The pump is operable to inflate the inflatable bladder.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2010Date of Patent: September 20, 2011Assignee: Microtek Medical, Inc.Inventors: Dan R. Lee, Michael A. Gil, Lewis D. Cox, Lloyd G. B. Cooper
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Patent number: 7850602Abstract: According to one embodiment of the invention, a system for removing a cover from a medical instrument includes a flexible cover configured to cover at least a portion of a medical instrument, an insertion element coupled proximate a first end of the flexible cover, a pair of substantially parallel perforations formed in the insertion element, a pair of substantially parallel score lines formed in the cover and aligned with the pair of substantially parallel perforations. A portion of the insertion element between the pair of substantially parallel perforations is removable from the insertion element and a portion of the flexible cover between the pair of substantially parallel score lines is removable from the flexible cover when a force is applied to the portion of the insertion element between the pair of substantially parallel perforations.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2007Date of Patent: December 14, 2010Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Robin Charles Humble, Alexander S. Withers, Kathy W. Zachry, Mark S. Dillon, Michael A. Gil
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Publication number: 20100137820Abstract: According to one embodiment of the invention, an apparatus used for collecting fluids during a medical procedure includes a fluid collection pouch having an open end, an inflatable bladder substantially surrounding a perimeter of the open end, and a pump coupled to the inflatable bladder. The pump is operable to inflate the inflatable bladder. According to another embodiment of the invention, an apparatus used for collecting fluids during a medical procedure includes a fluid collection pouch having an open end with a perimeter, a channel surrounding approximately one half of the perimeter of the open end, an inflatable bladder disposed within the channel, and a pump disposed within the channel and coupled to the inflatable bladder. The pump is operable to inflate the inflatable bladder.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2010Publication date: June 3, 2010Applicant: ECOLAB INC.Inventors: Dan R. Lee, Michael A. Gil, Lewis Dorsey Cox, Lloyd G.B. Cooper
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Patent number: 7702806Abstract: A system architecture for thwarting denial of service attacks on a victim data center is described. The system includes a first plurality of monitors that monitor network traffic flow through the network. The first plurality of monitors is disposed at a second plurality of points in the network. The system includes a central controller that receives data from the plurality of monitors, over a hardened, redundant network. The central controller analyzes network traffic statistics to identify malicious network traffic. In some embodiments of the system, a gateway device is disposed to pass network packets between the network and the victim site. The gateway is disposed to protect the victim site, and is coupled to the control center by the redundant hardened network.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2001Date of Patent: April 20, 2010Assignee: Riverbed Technology, Inc.Inventors: Thomer Michael Gil, Massimiliano Antonio Poletto, Edward W. Kohler, Jr.
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Patent number: 7690380Abstract: According to one embodiment of the invention, an apparatus used for collecting fluids during a medical procedure includes a fluid collection pouch having an open end, an inflatable bladder substantially surrounding a perimeter of the open end, and a pump coupled to the inflatable bladder. The pump is operable to inflate the inflatable bladder. According to another embodiment of the invention, an apparatus used for collecting fluids during a medical procedure includes a fluid collection pouch having an open end with a perimeter, a channel surrounding approximately one half of the perimeter of the open end, an inflatable bladder disposed within the channel, and a pump disposed within the channel and coupled to the inflatable bladder. The pump is operable to inflate the inflatable bladder.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2006Date of Patent: April 6, 2010Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Dan R. Lee, Michael A. Gil, Lewis Dorsey Cox, Lloyd G. B. Cooper
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Publication number: 20080045793Abstract: According to one embodiment of the invention, a system for removing a cover from a medical instrument includes a flexible cover configured to cover at least a portion of a medical instrument, an insertion element coupled proximate a first end of the flexible cover, a pair of substantially parallel perforations formed in the insertion element, a pair of substantially parallel score lines formed in the cover and aligned with the pair of substantially parallel perforations. A portion of the insertion element between the pair of substantially parallel perforations is removable from the insertion element and a portion of the flexible cover between the pair of substantially parallel score lines is removable from the flexible cover when a force is applied to the portion of the insertion element between the pair of substantially parallel perforations.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2007Publication date: February 21, 2008Applicant: Microtek Medical, Inc.Inventors: Robin Humble, Alexander Withers, Kathy Zachry, Mark Dillon, Michael Gil
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Patent number: 7275544Abstract: A covering for an aseptic treatment site is disclosed. An exemplary covering includes a substrate defining an aperture which permits selective access to an aseptic treatment site on a patient; and a transparent cover is borne by the substrate and which is removably affixed in substantially aseptic covering relation relative to the aperture.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2005Date of Patent: October 2, 2007Inventors: Michael Gil, Joseph Hare, Judson E. Threlkeld
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Publication number: 20070017529Abstract: According to one embodiment of the invention, an apparatus used for collecting fluids during a medical procedure includes a fluid collection pouch having an open end, an inflatable bladder substantially surrounding a perimeter of the open end, and a pump coupled to the inflatable bladder. The pump is operable to inflate the inflatable bladder. According to another embodiment of the invention, an apparatus used for collecting fluids during a medical procedure includes a fluid collection pouch having an open end with a perimeter, a channel surrounding approximately one half of the perimeter of the open end, an inflatable bladder disposed within the channel, and a pump disposed within the channel and coupled to the inflatable bladder. The pump is operable to inflate the inflatable bladder.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2006Publication date: January 25, 2007Applicant: Microtek Medical, Inc.Inventors: Dan Lee, Michael Gil, Lewis Cox, Lloyd Cooper
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Patent number: 7160246Abstract: According to one embodiment of the invention, a system for removing a cover from a medical instrument includes a flexible cover configured to cover at least a portion of a medical instrument, an insertion element coupled proximate a first end of the flexible cover, a pair of substantially parallel perforations formed in the insertion element, a pair of substantially parallel score lines formed in the cover and aligned with the pair of substantially parallel perforations. A portion of the insertion element between the pair of substantially parallel perforations is removable from the insertion element and a portion of the flexible cover between the pair of substantially parallel score lines is removable from the flexible cover when a force is applied to the portion of the insertion element between the pair of substantially parallel perforations.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2003Date of Patent: January 9, 2007Assignee: Microtek Medical, Inc.Inventors: Robin Charles Humble, Alexander S. Withers, Kathy W. Zachry, Mark S. Dillon, Michael A. Gil
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Publication number: 20060207609Abstract: A covering for an aseptic treatment site is disclosed. An exemplary covering includes a substrate defining an aperture which permits selective access to an aseptic treatment site on a patient; and a transparent cover is borne by the substrate and which is removably affixed in substantially aseptic covering relation relative to the aperture.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2005Publication date: September 21, 2006Inventors: Michael Gil, Joseph Hare, Judson Threlkeld
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Patent number: 7096871Abstract: According to one embodiment of the invention, an apparatus used for collecting fluids during a medical procedure includes a fluid collection pouch having an open end, an inflatable bladder substantially surrounding a perimeter of the open end, and a pump coupled to the inflatable bladder. The pump is operable to inflate the inflatable bladder. According to another embodiment of the invention, an apparatus used for collecting fluids during a medical procedure includes a fluid collection pouch having an open end with a perimeter, a channel surrounding approximately one half of the perimeter of the open end, an inflatable bladder disposed within the channel, and a pump disposed within the channel and coupled to the inflatable bladder. The pump is operable to inflate the inflatable bladder.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2003Date of Patent: August 29, 2006Assignee: Microtek Medical, Inc.Inventors: Dan R. Lee, Michael A. Gil, Lewis Dorsey Cox, Lloyd G. B. Cooper
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Publication number: 20040149291Abstract: According to one embodiment of the invention, an apparatus used for collecting fluids during a medical procedure includes a fluid collection pouch having an open end, an inflatable bladder substantially surrounding a perimeter of the open end, and a pump coupled to the inflatable bladder. The pump is operable to inflate the inflatable bladder. According to another embodiment of the invention, an apparatus used for collecting fluids during a medical procedure includes a fluid collection pouch having an open end with a perimeter, a channel surrounding approximately one half of the perimeter of the open end, an inflatable bladder disposed within the channel, and a pump disposed within the channel and coupled to the inflatable bladder. The pump is operable to inflate the inflatable bladder.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2003Publication date: August 5, 2004Inventors: Dan R. Lee, Michael A. Gil, Lewis Dorsey Cox, Lloyd G.B. Cooper
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Publication number: 20040127891Abstract: According to one embodiment of the invention, a system for removing a cover from a medical instrument includes a flexible cover configured to cover at least a portion of a medical instrument, an insertion element coupled proximate a first end of the flexible cover, a pair of substantially parallel perforations formed in the insertion element, a pair of substantially parallel score lines formed in the cover and aligned with the pair of substantially parallel perforations. A portion of the insertion element between the pair of substantially parallel perforations is removable from the insertion element and a portion of the flexible cover between the pair of substantially parallel score lines is removable from the flexible cover when a force is applied to the portion of the insertion element between the pair of substantially parallel perforations.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2003Publication date: July 1, 2004Inventors: Robin Charles Humble, Alexander S. Withers, Kathy W. Zachry, Mark S. Dillon, Michael A. Gil
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Publication number: 20040045557Abstract: According to one embodiment of the invention, an apparatus used for collecting fluids during a medical procedure includes a fluid collection pouch having an open end, an inflatable bladder substantially surrounding a perimeter of the open end, and a pump coupled to the inflatable bladder. The pump is operable to inflate the inflatable bladder. According to another embodiment of the invention, an apparatus used for collecting fluids during a medical procedure includes a fluid collection pouch having an open end with a perimeter, a channel surrounding approximately one half of the perimeter of the open end, an inflatable bladder disposed within the channel, and a pump disposed within the channel and coupled to the inflatable bladder. The pump is operable to inflate the inflatable bladder.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2002Publication date: March 11, 2004Inventors: Dan R. Lee, Michael A. Gil, Lewis Dorsey Cox, Lloyd G.B. Cooper
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Publication number: 20020035628Abstract: A system architecture for thwarting denial of service attacks on a victim data center is described. The system includes a first plurality of monitors that monitor network traffic flow through the network. The first plurality of monitors is disposed at a second plurality of points in the network. The system includes a central controller that receives data from the plurality of monitors, over a hardened, redundant network. The central controller analyzes network traffic statistics to identify malicious network traffic. In some embodiments of the system, a gateway device is disposed to pass network packets between the network and the victim site. The gateway is disposed to protect the victim site, and is coupled to the control center by the redundant hardened network.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2001Publication date: March 21, 2002Inventors: Thomer Michael Gil, Massimiliano Antonio Poletto, Edward W. Kohler