Patents by Inventor Michael Koltz

Michael Koltz 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 heat exchanger and airtrap
    Publication number: 20060211986
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for increasing the temperature of a fluid being infused into a patient's body while the infusion is taking place. The present invention also provides for improved monitoring of air in the infusion system such to prevent the introduction of air into the patient's body receiving the fluid infusion. The present invention also provides for a system pump which provides a variable flow rate that serves a vast amount of infusion needs and purposes. A disposable cartridge in accordance with the present invention will allow for the efficient transfer of heat energy to the fluid being infused into the patient's body. The cartridge will further ensure that deleterious amounts of air will not be introduced into the patient's body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2005
    Publication date: September 21, 2006
    Inventors: Hugh Smisson, Richard Cartledge, John Iaconis, Jeffrey Jerrell, John Christensen, Michael Koltz, Frederick York, Bradford Rainier
  • Infusion fluid heat exchanger and cartridge
    Publication number: 20060211988
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for increasing the temperature of a fluid being infused into a patient's body while the infusion is taking place. The present invention also provides for improved monitoring of air in the infusion system such to prevent the introduction of air into the patient's body receiving the fluid infusion. The present invention also provides for a system pump which provides a variable flow rate that serves a vast amount of infusion needs and purposes. A disposable cartridge in accordance with the present invention will allow for the efficient transfer of heat energy to the fluid being infused into the patient's body. The cartridge will further ensure that deleterious amounts of air will not be introduced into the patient's body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2005
    Publication date: September 21, 2006
    Inventors: Hugh Smisson, Richard Cartledge, John Iaconis, Jeffrey Jerrell, John Christensen, Michael Koltz, Frederick York, Bradford Rainier