Patents by Inventor Rich DeLaCruz

Rich DeLaCruz 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: 9251310
    Abstract: A method for organizing care for a patient undergoing a peritoneal dialysis therapy under a system including at least one display device, at least one memory device, at least one processor and at least one peritoneal dialysis instrument for performing the peritoneal dialysis therapy, the method comprising: organizing information for presentation in a plurality of screens using the at least one display device, the at least one memory device, and the at least one processor, wherein each screen presents information pertinent to a particular aspect of the peritoneal dialysis therapy; and displaying in the plurality of screens information about the patient's prescription for the peritoneal dialysis therapy, information about medication the patient is taking in connection with the peritoneal dialysis therapy, and information about the patient's compliance with the peritoneal dialysis therapy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignees: Baxter International Inc., Baxter Healthcare S.A.
    Inventors: Larry McNally, Andy Vecsey, Rich DeLaCruz, Salim Mujais, Like Coman, Richard Marritt, Catherine Firanek
  • Publication number: 20110131058
    Abstract: A method for organizing care for a patient undergoing a peritoneal dialysis therapy under a system including at least one display device, at least one memory device, at least one processor and at least one peritoneal dialysis instrument for performing the peritoneal dialysis therapy, the method comprising: organizing information for presentation in a plurality of screens using the at least one display device, the at least one memory device, and the at least one processor, wherein each screen presents information pertinent to a particular aspect of the peritoneal dialysis therapy; and displaying in the plurality of screens information about the patient's prescription for the peritoneal dialysis therapy, information about medication the patient is taking in connection with the peritoneal dialysis therapy, and information about the patient's compliance with the peritoneal dialysis therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2011
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Applicants: BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC., BAXTER HEALTHCARE S.A.
    Inventors: Larry McNally, Andy Vecsey, Rich DeLaCruz, Salim Mujais, Like Coman, Richard Marritt, Catherine Firanek
  • Patent number: 7890341
    Abstract: A system and a method for tracking patients having renal disease, particularly Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), are provided. The system and method track patients through a common system with multiple healthcare professionals, such as doctors, nurses and the like, having access to the system and updating the system based on information regarding the care, treatment, diagnosis, therapy, or the like provided to the patients. The system and method interface with remote machines and supply chains by a modem, via the internet or by wireless devices. The system and method provide a continuum of care for renal patients, i.e., CKD, peritoneal dialysis (PD), home hemodialyis (HHD), in-center hemodialysis and transplant within a single database associated with the system. The system and method track the access information of PD patients and/or HD patients. Specifically, the system and method track access placement, infections, non-infection related problems, medications and hospitalizations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignees: Baxter International Inc., Baxter Healthcare S.A.
    Inventors: Larry McNally, Andy Vecsey, Rich DeLaCruz, Salim Mujais, Like Coman, Richard Marritt, Catherine Firanek
  • Publication number: 20040111293
    Abstract: A system and a method for tracking patients having renal disease, particularly Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), are provided. The system and method track patients through a common system with multiple healthcare professionals, such as doctors, nurses and the like, having access to the system and updating the system based on information regarding the care, treatment, diagnosis, therapy, or the like provided to the patients. The system and method interface with remote machines and supply chains by a modem, via the internet or by wireless devices. The system and method provide a continuum of care for renal patients, i.e., CKD, peritoneal dialysis (PD), home hemodialyis (HHD), in-center hemodialysis and transplant within a single database associated with the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2002
    Publication date: June 10, 2004
    Inventors: Catherine Firanek, Salim Mujais, Steven Antkowiak, Ed Grohe, Curtis Wiggins, Mark Hayward, Larry McNally, Rich DeLaCruz, William Thomas, Jennifer Anderson, Tom Schuh, Kevin McCulloch
  • Publication number: 20040111294
    Abstract: A system and a method for tracking patients having renal disease, particularly Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), are provided. The system and method track patients through a common system with multiple healthcare professionals, such as doctors, nurses and the like, having access to the system and updating the system based on information regarding the care, treatment, diagnosis, therapy, or the like provided to the patients. The system and method interface with remote machines and supply chains by a modem, via the internet or by wireless devices. The system and method provide a continuum of care for renal patients, i.e., CKD, peritoneal dialysis (PD), home hemodialyis (HHD), in-center hemodialysis and transplant within a single database associated with the system. The system and method track the access information of PD patients and/or HD patients. Specifically, the system and method track access placement, infections, non-infection related problems, medications and hospitalizations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2003
    Publication date: June 10, 2004
    Inventors: Larry McNally, Andy Vecsey, Rich DeLaCruz, Salim Mujais, Like Coman, Richard Marritt, Catherine Firanek