Patents by Inventor Steven Wheatman

Steven Wheatman 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: 5814009
    Abstract: A fluid delivery apparatus is provided for use during surgical procedures. It includes a pump, a controller connected to the pump, a fluid delivery tube, and a pressure transducer connected to a downstream portion of the fluid delivery tube. Also provided is a replaceable tubing assembly for use with the fluid delivery system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 29, 1998
    Assignee: Cabot Technology Corporation
    Inventor: Steven Wheatman
  • Patent number: 5733263
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided for heating fluid contained in one or more bags and delivering the fluid from at least one bag to a surgical patient. The apparatus includes a housing sized and shaped to enclose at least one bag containing fluid and having a door positioned to provide access to an interior of the housing. The apparatus also includes an inflatable bladder mounted in the interior of the housing and connected to a source of pressurized fluid for inflation. The inflatable bladder is positioned within the housing for exerting force against at least one bag mounted within the housing. The apparatus also includes a heater mounted adjacent the housing door in heat transfer relationship with the fluid in at least one bag. The invention also provides a method for maintaining the temperature of fluid contained in one or more bags and for delivering the fluid from at least one bag to a surgical patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 31, 1998
    Assignee: Cabot Technology Corporation
    Inventor: Steven Wheatman