Patents by Inventor Mikael Charlez
Mikael Charlez 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: 11464895Abstract: A body drainage system for draining fluid from a body cavity of a patient, the body cavity being provided with an access port, wherein the system includes: a peristaltic pump mechanism, a housing for housing at least a portion of the peristaltic pump mechanism, a flexible tube configured to be connected at an access port end to the patient access port, and at a collection unit end to a collection unit, a pre-chamber connected to the flexible tube arranged to receive fluid via the flexible tube, a processor, wherein the pre-chamber is provided with a pressure sensor and the processor is configured to receive pressure signal from the pressure sensor to be able to detect air leakage and/or to calculate the amount of air leakage.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2017Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Assignee: Thoragen ABInventor: Mikael Charlez
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Patent number: 11213651Abstract: Method for preventing biofilm formation on at least one luminal surface of a catheter system (1). The catheter system (1) comprises a collection vessel (4) and a tube (3) coupled to the collection vessel (4). The catheter system (1) comprises a catheter connector (2, 20, 200) coupled to the tube (3) and connectable to a catheter (6). The method comprises the consecutive steps of connecting the catheter connector (2, 20, 200) to the catheter (6) and supplying a silicon oil to an interior (25, 205) of the catheter connector. A catheter assembly comprising a catheter connector (20) comprising a port (24) providing access to the interior (25) of the connector and a dispensing unit (50) containing a silicon oil. A catheter connector (200) comprising a reservoir (207) containing a silicon oil and a releasing mechanism (208) releasing the silicone oil into the interior (205) of the connector.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2016Date of Patent: January 4, 2022Assignee: Observe Medical ApSInventors: Mikael Charlez, Mikael Löfgren
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Publication number: 20210338916Abstract: A drainage device for removing fluid from a body cavity of a patient is provided. The device comprises a drainage tube, and a pressure sensing means. The drainage tube is connectable to a pump unit, which unit is configured to apply a suction pressure to the fluid in the body cavity, and the pressure sensing means is configured to detect when the applied suction pressure is at or above a predetermined threshold level.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2019Publication date: November 4, 2021Inventor: Mikael Charléz
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Publication number: 20190298896Abstract: A body drainage system for draining fluid from a body cavity of a patient, the body cavity being provided with an access port, wherein the system comprises a peristaltic pump mechanism, a housing for housing at least a portion of the peristaltic pump mechanism, a flexible tube unit configured to be connected at an access port end to the patient access port, and at a collection unit end to a collection unit, a cover for covering movable parts of the peristaltic pump mechanism, a regulator unit configured to regulate a rotational speed of the peristaltic pump mechanism, wherein the flexible tube unit is configured to form a loop suitable to be placed in one way only at peristaltic pump mechanism making it possible for the peristaltic mechanism to compress a pump portion of the flexible tube unit repeatedly such that pumping occurs in a desired direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2017Publication date: October 3, 2019Applicant: Tintron ABInventor: Mikael CHARLEZ
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Publication number: 20190240382Abstract: A body drainage system for draining fluid from a body cavity of a patient, the body cavity being provided with an access port, wherein the system includes: a peristaltic pump mechanism, a housing for housing at least a portion of the peristaltic pump mechanism, a flexible tube configured to be connected at an access port end to the patient access port, and at a collection unit end to a collection unit, a pre-chamber connected to the flexible tube arranged to receive fluid via the flexible tube, a processor, wherein the pre-chamber is provided with a pressure sensor and the processor is configured to receive pressure signal from the pressure sensor to be able to detect air leakage and/or to calculate the amount of air leakage.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2017Publication date: August 8, 2019Inventor: Mikael CHARLEZ
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Publication number: 20190099583Abstract: Method for preventing biofilm formation on at least one luminal surface of a catheter system (1). The catheter system (1) comprises a collection vessel (4) and a tube (3) coupled to the collection vessel (4). The catheter system (1) comprises a catheter connector (2, 20, 200) coupled to the tube (3) and connectable to a catheter (6). The method comprises the consecutive steps of connecting the catheter connector (2, 20, 200) to the catheter (6) and supplying a silicon oil to an interior (25, 205) of the catheter connector. A catheter assembly comprising a catheter connector (20) comprising a port (24) providing access to the interior (25) of the connector and a dispensing unit (50) containing a silicon oil. A catheter connector (200) comprising a reservoir (207) containing a silicon oil and a releasing mechanism (208) releasing the silicone oil into the interior (205) of the connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2016Publication date: April 4, 2019Applicant: Observe Medical ApSInventors: Mikael CHARLEZ, Mikael LÖFGREN
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Patent number: 10188339Abstract: A urine handling system capsule for releasing an oil mixture in the lumen of a urine handling system, the capsule comprising a capsule wall defining a space filled with an oil mixture, wherein the oil mixture comprises 90-100% of an oil selected from the group consisting of silicone fluids and mineral oils or a mixture thereof, and having a viscosity of at most 600 cSt, and wherein the capsule wall is made of a water-soluble material. A urine measurement system comprising an oil mixture arranged in the luminal space of the measurement system. A method for inhibiting impairment of functionality and measurement accuracy in a urine measurement system comprising applying an oil mixture to the inner surfaces of the urine measurement system. Use of an oil mixture in treatment of luminal surfaces of a urine handling system.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2018Date of Patent: January 29, 2019Assignee: OBSERVE MEDICAL APSInventors: Mikael Charlez, Mikael Lofgren
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Patent number: 10182747Abstract: A device for measuring of urine production of a patient carrying a urine catheter, the device comprising a replaceable self-emptying chamber (120), provided with a siphon for self emptying when the burette becomes filled up to a predetermined volume, the self-emptying chamber further comprises an inlet and an outlet for the urine whose volume is to be measured, further, the device comprises a base unit (105) provided with attachment organs for removably attaching the self-emptying chamber (120) to the base unit, which station having measurement organs for sensing the level of urine in the self-emptying chamber and for keeping track of number of self-emptyings.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2010Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: Observe Medical ApSInventors: Mikael Charlez, Mikael Löfgren
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Patent number: 10145813Abstract: Method for automatically, with the aid of a processor, determining a surface degeneration of a first surface of a urine handling system, the first surface being intended to come into contact with urine, the method comprises the following main steps: a) repeatedly measuring one or more capacitive values of the first surface, forming capacitive measurements; b) storing all, or representative instants of the capacitive measurements; c) deciding, based on changes of the stored capacitive measurements, that a significant surface degeneration of the first surface has occurred.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2012Date of Patent: December 4, 2018Assignee: OBSERVE MEDICAL APSInventors: Mikael Löfgren, Mikael Charlez
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Publication number: 20180184965Abstract: A urine handling system capsule for releasing an oil mixture in the lumen of a urine handling system, the capsule comprising a capsule wall defining a space filled with an oil mixture, wherein the oil mixture comprises 90-100% of an oil selected from the group consisting of silicone fluids and mineral oils or a mixture thereof, and having a viscosity of at most 600 cSt, and wherein the capsule wall is made of a water-soluble material. A urine measurement system comprising an oil mixture arranged in the luminal space of the measurement system. A method for inhibiting impairment of functionality and measurement accuracy in a urine measurement system comprising applying an oil mixture to the inner surfaces of the urine measurement system. Use of an oil mixture in treatment of luminal surfaces of a urine handling system.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2018Publication date: July 5, 2018Inventors: Mikael CHARLEZ, Mikael LOFGREN
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Patent number: 9931070Abstract: A urine handling system capsule (105) for releasing an oil mixture in the lumen of a urine handling system, the capsule (105) comprising a capsule wall defining a space filled with an oil mixture, wherein the oil mixture comprises 90-100% of an oil selected from the group consisting of silicone fluids and mineral oils or a mixture thereof, and having a viscosity of at most 600 cSt, and wherein the capsule wall is made of a water-soluble material. A urine measurement system (101) comprising an oil mixture arranged in the luminal space of the measurement system. A method for inhibiting impairment of functionality and measurement accuracy in a urine measurement system comprising applying an oil mixture to the inner surfaces of the urine measurement system. Use of an oil mixture in treatment of luminal surfaces of a urine handling system.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2014Date of Patent: April 3, 2018Assignee: Observe Medical ApSInventors: Mikael Charlez, Mikael Lofgren
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Patent number: 9861715Abstract: Method for sterilizing a body fluid drainage system for handling a body fluid ex vivo. The body fluid drainage system comprises a chamber. The method comprises the steps providing a container containing a surface protective fluid to be released into the chamber of the body fluid drainage system, subjecting the container to radiation sterilization, inserting the container into the chamber of the body fluid drainage system, and subjecting the chamber containing the container to gas sterilization. A body fluid drainage system for handling a body fluid ex vivo. The body fluid drainage system comprises a chamber. The body fluid drainage system further comprises a container containing a surface protective fluid. The container is arranged to release the surface protective fluid into the chamber. The surface protective fluid is sterilized by radiation sterilization. An outer surface of the container and at least the chamber of the body fluid drainage system is sterilized by gas sterilization.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2015Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: OBSERVE MEDICAL APSInventors: Mikael Charlez, Mikael Lofgren
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Publication number: 20170258952Abstract: Method for sterilising a body fluid drainage system for handling a body fluid ex vivo. The body fluid drainage system comprises a chamber. The method comprises the steps providing a container containing a surface protective fluid to be released into the chamber of the body fluid drainage system, subjecting the container to radiation sterilisation, inserting the container into the chamber of the body fluid drainage system, and subjecting the chamber containing the container to gas sterilisation. A body fluid drainage system for handling a body fluid ex vivo. The body fluid drainage system comprises a chamber. The body fluid drainage system further comprises a container containing a surface protective fluid. The container is arranged to release the surface protective fluid into the chamber. The surface protective fluid is sterilised by radiation sterilisation. An outer surface of the container and at least the chamber of the body fluid drainage system is sterilised by gas sterilisation.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2015Publication date: September 14, 2017Inventors: Mikael CHARLEZ, Mikael LOFGREN
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Publication number: 20160038070Abstract: A urine handling system capsule (105) for releasing an oil mixture in the lumen of a urine handling system, the capsule (105) comprising a capsule wall defining a space filled with an oil mixture, wherein the oil mixture comprises 90-100% of an oil selected from the group consisting of silicone fluids and mineral oils or a mixture thereof, and having a viscosity of at most 600 cSt, and wherein the capsule wall is made of a water-soluble material. A urine measurement system (101) comprising an oil mixture arranged in the luminal space of the measurement system. A method for inhibiting impairment of functionality and measurement accuracy in a urine measurement system comprising applying an oil mixture to the inner surfaces of the urine measurement system. Use of an oil mixture in treatment of luminal surfaces of a urine handling system.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: February 11, 2016Inventors: Mikael CHARLEZ, Mikael LOFGREN
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Publication number: 20140327453Abstract: Method for automatically, with the aid of a processor, determining a surface degeneration of a first surface of a urine handling system, the first surface being intended to come into contact with urine, the method comprises the following main steps: a) repeatedly measuring one or more capacitive values of the first surface, forming capacitive measurements; b) storing all, or representative instants of the capacitive measurements; c) deciding, based on changes of the stored capacitive measurements, that a significant surface degeneration of the first surface has occurredType: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2012Publication date: November 6, 2014Applicant: Observe Medical ApSInventors: Mikael Lofgren, Mikael Charlez
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Patent number: 8430866Abstract: A drainage device useable for treating patients with a pulmonary air leak, the device comprising suction mode control means, where a pressure sensor is connected to the suction mode control means for supplying a pressure signal representative of the pressure in a collection chamber, and an air flow sensor is connected to the suction mode control means to supply a flow signal representative of the flow of air evacuated from the collection chamber, and in that the suction mode control means is arranged to switch between a first suction mode and a second suction mode based on an algorithm involving the flow signal and the pressure signal.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2007Date of Patent: April 30, 2013Assignee: Medela Holding AGInventors: Jarl Charlez, Mikael Charlez
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Publication number: 20120109008Abstract: A device for measuring of urine production of a patient carrying a urine catheter, the device comprising a replaceable self-emptying chamber (120), provided with a siphon for self emptying when the burette becomes filled up to a predetermined volume, the self-emptying chamber further comprises an inlet and an outlet for the urine whose volume is to be measured, further, the device comprises a base unit (105) provided with attachment organs for removably attaching the self-emptying chamber (120) to the base unit, which station having measurement organs for sensing the level of urine in the self-emptying chamber and for keeping track of number of self-emptyings.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2010Publication date: May 3, 2012Inventors: Mikael Charlez, Mikael Löfgren
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Patent number: 8075490Abstract: A system and a method for assessing the patency of a vessel or a graft during coronary artery bypass grafting surgery or PTCA, said system comprising a syringe capable of electronically measuring the pressure and flow of a fluid that is injected into the vessel or graft. The system also comprises a reading device connected to said syringe for displaying flow, pressure and flow resistance parameters.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2006Date of Patent: December 13, 2011Assignee: Assut Europe S.p.A.Inventors: Mikael Löfgren, Mikael Charlez
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Publication number: 20100174270Abstract: A drainage device useable for treating patients with a pulmonary air leak, the device comprising suction mode control means, where a pressure sensor is connected to the suction mode control means for supplying a pressure signal representative of the pressure in a collection chamber, and an air flow sensor is connected to the suction mode control means to supply a flow signal representative of the flow of air evacuated from the collection chamber, and in that the suction mode control means is arranged to switch between a first suction mode and a second suction mode based on an algorithm involving the flow signal and the pressure signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2007Publication date: July 8, 2010Applicant: MEDELA HOLDING AGInventors: Jarl Charlez, Mikael Charlez
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Publication number: 20070060820Abstract: A system and a method for assessing the patency of a vessel or a graft during coronary artery bypass grafting surgery or PTCA, said system comprising a syringe capable of electronically measuring the pressure and flow of a fluid that is injected into the vessel or graft. The system also comprises a reading device connected to said syringe for displaying flow, pressure and flow resistance parameters.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2006Publication date: March 15, 2007Applicant: Millicore ABInventors: Mikael Lofgren, Mikael Charlez