Patents by Inventor Michael P. Napoli

Michael P. Napoli 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).

  • Patent number: 5409014
    Abstract: A fluid meter for measuring fluids such as urine includes a connector for connecting and disconnecting a urine collection bag thereto. The fluid meter may also include a connector for connecting and disconnecting the meter from a catheter drain tube. In the preferred embodiment, the urine meter includes a container having an inlet and outlet. A male connector is operatively attached to the container outlet for connecting and disconnecting the container from a female connector attached to the urine collection bag. Similarly, a female connector is operatively attached to the container inlet for connecting and disconnecting the container from a male connector attached to the drain tube. As an additional feature, the female connector of the urine collection bag may be connected directly to the male connector of the drain tube with the urine meter disconnected therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 25, 1995
    Assignee: Dravon Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael P. Napoli, Charles C. Holtan, Richard G. Kluempke