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).

  • Patent number: 11464895
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: Thoragen AB
    Inventor: Mikael Charlez
  • Patent number: 11213651
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: Observe Medical ApS
    Inventors: Mikael Charlez, Mikael Löfgren
  • Publication number: 20210338916
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2019
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Inventor: Mikael Charléz
  • Publication number: 20190298896
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2017
    Publication date: October 3, 2019
    Applicant: Tintron AB
    Inventor: Mikael CHARLEZ
  • Publication number: 20190240382
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2017
    Publication date: August 8, 2019
    Inventor: Mikael CHARLEZ
  • Publication number: 20190099583
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2016
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Applicant: Observe Medical ApS
    Inventors: Mikael CHARLEZ, Mikael LÖFGREN
  • Patent number: 10188339
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: OBSERVE MEDICAL APS
    Inventors: Mikael Charlez, Mikael Lofgren
  • Patent number: 10182747
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: Observe Medical ApS
    Inventors: Mikael Charlez, Mikael Löfgren
  • Patent number: 10145813
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: OBSERVE MEDICAL APS
    Inventors: Mikael Löfgren, Mikael Charlez
  • Publication number: 20180184965
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2018
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventors: Mikael CHARLEZ, Mikael LOFGREN
  • Patent number: 9931070
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: Observe Medical ApS
    Inventors: Mikael Charlez, Mikael Lofgren
  • Patent number: 9861715
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: OBSERVE MEDICAL APS
    Inventors: Mikael Charlez, Mikael Lofgren
  • Publication number: 20170258952
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2015
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: Mikael CHARLEZ, Mikael LOFGREN
  • Publication number: 20160038070
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventors: Mikael CHARLEZ, Mikael LOFGREN
  • Publication number: 20140327453
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2012
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Applicant: Observe Medical ApS
    Inventors: Mikael Lofgren, Mikael Charlez
  • Patent number: 8430866
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: Medela Holding AG
    Inventors: Jarl Charlez, Mikael Charlez
  • Publication number: 20120109008
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2010
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Inventors: Mikael Charlez, Mikael Löfgren
  • Patent number: 8075490
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: Assut Europe S.p.A.
    Inventors: Mikael Löfgren, Mikael Charlez
  • Publication number: 20100174270
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2007
    Publication date: July 8, 2010
    Applicant: MEDELA HOLDING AG
    Inventors: Jarl Charlez, Mikael Charlez
  • Publication number: 20070060820
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2006
    Publication date: March 15, 2007
    Applicant: Millicore AB
    Inventors: Mikael Lofgren, Mikael Charlez