Patents by Inventor Russel L. Hoeker

Russel L. Hoeker 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: 4721123
    Abstract: A machine for reprocessing catheters of the type having a double lumen, one of which leads to a balloon. A used catheter is sealed within a cassette which in turn is connected by multiple ports to a cleaning side of the machine. Cleaning solution is flushed through the inside and outside of the catheter. The balloon integrity is tested by adding step wise volume additions and monitoring the pressure. The data generated is compared to a standard curve for new catheters. The cleaned, sterile catheter is then rinsed to remove all traces of sterilant. Sterile saline is alternatively flushed through the cassette and catheter. The balloon is again tested for leaks. No portion of the rinse side of the machine requires sterilizing except for the disposable tubing set and saline source. The rinsed, clean and sterile catheter is removed from the cassette for reuse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 1986
    Date of Patent: January 26, 1988
    Assignee: Minntech Corporation
    Inventors: Louis C. Cosentino, Daniel A. Baker, Edward J. Mikolajczyk, Russel L. Hoeker, Jo-Ann B. Maltais