With Cyclic Or Timed Regulation Patents (Class 604/120)
  • Patent number: 10758399
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a device, method, system and kit for receiving effluent from an individual. In an alternative embodiment, the present invention is directed to a device, method, system and kit for collecting effluent from an individual during a medical or diagnostic procedure including but not limited to, imaging or viewing one or more sections of an individual's gastrointestinal tract. In another alternative embodiment, the effluent is collected in a hollow area in order to prevent the effluent form contaminating a component, device or apparatus used in connection with the medical or diagnostic procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: BRACCO DIAGNOSTICS INC.
    Inventors: Robert C. Williams, Harry Bratton, David J. Vining
  • Patent number: 10624787
    Abstract: An apparatus for cutting a tissue part of an eye by means of laser radiation includes a suction-ring unit (16) which is capable of being mounted onto the eye, with a ring axis (22), a mechanical interface unit (34) which is separate from the suction-ring unit (16), which is capable of being moved along the ring axis (22) in coupling contact with the latter, and which is capable of being mechanically coupled with optical means (70) which focus the laser radiation onto or into the tissue part (12) of the eye, and sealing means (44, 52) which upon movement of the interface unit (34) in coupling contact with the suction-ring unit (16) form a space (58) which is capable of being evacuated and which is delimited by sealing surfaces (46, 60) of the interface unit (34) and of the suction-ring unit (16) and of the sealing means (44, 52).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: Alcon Inc.
    Inventors: Christof Donitzky, Thomas Deisinger, Bernd Zerl
  • Patent number: 9687628
    Abstract: The present invention provides an arrangement (200) adapted for enhanced continuous flow of urine in a catheterized patient, the arrangement comprising a catheter tube (204) having an inner diameter of less than six millimeters, said tube having an inner surface which is hydrophobic at least along a first segment thereof and being adapted to provide a continuously negative fluid pressure therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: FLOWSENSE LTD.
    Inventor: Ilan Paz
  • Publication number: 20150088068
    Abstract: A suction regulator arranged to be coupled to a source of partial vacuum and a patient circuit and which is operative in four modes is disclosed. A first mode isolates the source of partial vacuum from the patient. A second mode provides continuous regulated suction to the patient. A third mode provides intermittent regulated suction to the patient. The fourth mode provides unregulated full suction to the patient. The regulator includes a movable control knob for establishing the first, second, third and fourth modes and a detent mechanism holding the control knob in the position to select the desired mode. An interlock is also provided to prevent the control knob from being accidentally moved to the position establishing the unregulated full suction mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2014
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventors: Steven C. Moulden, John Karpowicz, Allison Lloyd, Kevin P. Klocek
  • Patent number: 8900179
    Abstract: A thrombectomy system may include an elongate shaft that defines a high pressure lumen and a low pressure lumen. The high pressure lumen may terminate near an end of the low pressure lumen. An expandable capture basket may be disposed near the end of the low pressure lumen. A thrombectomy apparatus may include an elongate shaft, an evacuation lumen extending within the elongate shaft and a high pressure lumen extending within the elongate shaft. A capture apparatus may be disposed within a wire lumen that extends within the elongate shaft such that the capture apparatus extends distally from the wire lumen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark L. Jenson, William J. Drasler, Joseph M. Thielen
  • Patent number: 8876751
    Abstract: In various embodiments, a handpiece may include an irrigation line coupled to an adjacent line reservoir with a piston configured to move within the adjacent line reservoir to increase an irrigation pressure in the irrigation line near a surgical site. In some embodiments, a sensor may be used to detect an occlusion break in the aspiration line and information from the sensor may result in signaling an actuator to move the piston in response to the occlusion break detection to compensate for a vacuum pressure drop associated with the occlusion break. The handpiece may further include a purge bypass line between the irrigation line and the adjacent line reservoir to allow flow from the irrigation line to travel through the adjacent line reservoir to purge the adjacent line reservoir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Alcon Research, Ltd.
    Inventors: Bruno Dacquay, Robert J. Sanchez, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8801666
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for reducing pressure variations in a fluid flowing in an aspiration branch of a surgical system, which pressure variations are generated by a pump that delivers in a non-continuous manner in the active operating state, with a diffuser arrangement which is arranged, in the aspiration branch, upstream of the pump in the direction of flow of the fluid. The invention also relates to a surgical system, in particular an ophthalmic microsurgical system for lens surgery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Carl Zeiss Meditec AG
    Inventors: Christoph Kuebler, Martin Kraus, Michael Eichler, Tobias Maier
  • Patent number: 8771240
    Abstract: The illustrative embodiments described herein are directed to apparatuses, systems, and methods for managing liquid flow associated with a tissue site that involves using reduced pressure to control fluid flow. In one instance, an apparatus includes a first valve and a second valve in fluid communication with a reduced-pressure source. The valves are movable between an open position and a closed position and are operable to change flow status (open to closed or vice versa) based on a presence of reduced pressure. At least one of the first valve or the second valve is in the closed position to obstruct a flow of a liquid while the other is in the open position. The apparatus also includes a reservoir fluidly coupled to the first valve and the second valve. Other systems, methods, and apparatuses are presented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: Aidan Marcus Tout, Christopher Brian Locke
  • Patent number: 8715220
    Abstract: Systems and methods for fluid control during aspiration. In an embodiment, an aspiration system includes an aspiration line having distal and proximal ends and an aspiration port defined in the distal end; a fluid transport device operatively coupled to the proximal end of the aspiration line; and a flow restrictor operatively coupled to the aspiration line in between the fluid transport device and the aspiration port. To measure occlusion within the line, first and second pressure sensors are utilized, the first sensor being operatively coupled to the aspiration line between the port and the restrictor and the second sensor being operatively coupled to the aspiration line between the restrictor and the fluid transport device. The pressure differential between the two sensors can provide an indication of the onset, presence, and/or elimination of an occlusion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Abbott Medical Optics Inc.
    Inventors: James Gerg, Carina R Reisin
  • Patent number: 8708986
    Abstract: A catheter for collecting fluid such as blood from a vessel such as a coronary sinus of a patient has an elongated, flexible tubular portion and an annular sealing member spaced from a distal end of the tubular member. A proximal end of the tubular member is adapted to be connected to a source of suction for applying suction to a collection lumen of the tubular member. The distal end is placed in a blood vessel with the sealing member spaced from opposing surface of the vessel in an absence of a suction applied to the collection lumen. Suction is applied to the collection lumen in an amount sufficient to draw blood from the vessel through the fluid inlet and into the collection lumen and further sufficient to urge the opposing surface of the vessel to migrate into sealing engagement with the sealing member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Osprey Medical Inc.
    Inventors: James Edward Shapland, Tuan Miuh Doan, Mark Francis Brown
  • Patent number: 8668665
    Abstract: The invention is generally directed to systems and methods for fluid control, and more particularly to systems and methods for power and flow rate control for aspiration. In accordance with one embodiment, an aspiration system includes an aspiration line having distal and proximal ends and an aspiration port defined in the distal end; a fluid transport device operatively coupled to the proximal end of the aspiration line; and a flow restrictor operatively coupled to the aspiration line in between the fluid transport device and the aspiration port. To measure occlusion within the line, first and second pressure sensors are utilized, the first sensor being operatively coupled to the aspiration line between the port and the restrictor and the second sensor being operatively coupled to the aspiration line between the restrictor and the fluid transport device. The pressure differential between the two sensors can provide an indication of the onset, presence, and/or elimination of an occlusion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: Abbott Medical Optics Inc.
    Inventors: James Gerg, Carina R Reisin
  • Patent number: 8652086
    Abstract: The invention is generally directed to systems and methods for fluid control, and more particularly to systems and methods for power and flow rate control for aspiration. In accordance with one embodiment, an aspiration system includes an aspiration line having distal and proximal ends and an aspiration port defined in the distal end; a fluid transport device operatively coupled to the proximal end of the aspiration line; and a flow restrictor operatively coupled to the aspiration line in between the fluid transport device and the aspiration port. To measure occlusion within the line, first and second pressure sensors are utilized, the first sensor being operatively coupled to the aspiration line between the port and the restrictor and the second sensor being operatively coupled to the aspiration line between the restrictor and the fluid transport device. The pressure differential between the two sensors can provide an indication of the onset, presence, and/or elimination of an occlusion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: Abbott Medical Optics Inc.
    Inventors: James Gerg, Carina Reisin
  • Patent number: 8591453
    Abstract: A dual pump irrigation/aspiration pump system capable of operating in a plurality of different modes suitable for a variety of different endoscopic surgical procedures. The system monitors actual or calculated intra-articular pressure and adjusts flow to maintain surgeon requested pressure at the surgical site while controlling outflow. The irrigation/aspiration pump system has an inflow pump and tubing dedicated to communicating fluid to the surgical work site and an outflow pump and tubing dedicated to removing fluid from the work site at a controlled rate. The system further has different size inflow and outflow pumps and tubing cassettes, means for altering the outflow fluid flow rate to accommodate a surgical tool and a means for declogging the surgical tool in the event of blockage. In a preferred embodiment a pressure control system provides inferred pressure information representative of the pressure at the work site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: Linvatec Corporation
    Inventors: Eric Stubkjaer, David D. Blight, Peter C. Miller, Karl W. Guenther
  • Patent number: 8568387
    Abstract: The present invention provides an arrangement (200) adapted for enhanced continuous flow of urine in a catheterized patient, the arrangement comprising a catheter tube (204) having an inner diameter of less than six millimeters, said tube having an inner surface which is hydrophobic at least along a first segment thereof and being adapted to provide a continuously negative fluid pressure therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Flowsense Ltd.
    Inventor: Ilan Paz
  • Patent number: 8398581
    Abstract: A catheter system that can be used for concurrent fluid infusion and aspiration in humans, animals and biological material, at a wide range of flow rates, without any blockage problems. The system has devices that control the infused liquid's pressure changes accordingly to the aspirated liquid's pressure changes, in order to allow accurate and safe fluid exchange flow control and create changes of pressures at the catheter's tip that do not allow the catheter's blockage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Irras AB
    Inventor: Christos Panotopoulos
  • Patent number: 8308726
    Abstract: A system to minimize fluid turbulence inside a tissue cavity during endoscopic procedures. A body tissue cavity of a subject is distended by continuous flow irrigation using a solenoid operated pump on the inflow side and a positive displacement pump, such as a peristaltic pump, on the outflow side, such that the amplitude of the pressure pulsations created by the outflow positive displacement pump inside the said tissue cavity is substantially dampened to almost negligible levels. The present invention also provides a method for accurately determining the rate of fluid loss into the subject's body system during any endoscopic procedure without utilizing any deficit weight or fluid volume calculation, the same being accomplished by using two fluid flow rate sensors. The present invention also provides a system of creating and maintaining any desired pressure in a body tissue cavity for any desired cavity outflow rate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Inventors: Atul Kumar, Alka Kumar
  • Patent number: 8246579
    Abstract: The present invention provides a surgical system 10 for aspiration of a biological material comprising a source of irrigation fluid 24, a collection cassette 30, a pump 40 for creating a vacuum in the collection cassette 30, a handpiece 50 applied to a surgical area for infusing irrigation fluid and for aspirating a biological material, conduits 60 and 62 connecting the handpiece to each of the source of irrigation fluid and the collection cassette and means 70 for isolating the pump from the handpiece to prevent creation of vacuum within the conduit 62 and the collection cassette 30 after receiving a stop signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Bausch & Lomb Incorporated
    Inventors: Laurence J. Cull, Mark Ian Lutwyche
  • Patent number: 8241242
    Abstract: A device for achieving high vacuum stability during phacoemulsification surgery includes a main aspiration line connected to a vacuum source which enables a fluid flow from a phacoemulsification handpiece tip to a drainage reservoir. A first tubing segment is provided in the main aspiration line along with a second tubing segment generally parallel to the first tubing section and a valve disposed in the second tubing segment regulates fluid flow through the second tubing segment in order to limit vacuum surge in the main aspiration line upon clearing of an occlusion in the phacoemulsification handpiece tip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: Abbott Medical Optics Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas B. Sutton
  • Patent number: 8034026
    Abstract: An infusion pump assembly is disclosed. The infusion pump assembly includes a locking tab and a pump barrel inside a pump barrel housing, where the pump barrel accommodates a reservoir assembly. The reservoir assembly includes a reservoir and a plunger rod. The infusion pump assembly also includes a locking disc at a terminus of the pump barrel. The locking disc includes a clearance hole for the plunger rod. The locking disc also includes at least one locking tab notch in close proximity with the locking tab. The locking tab is in moveable engagement with the locking tab notch, and the reservoir moves the locking tab from a locked position to an unlocked position when the plunger rod is inserted through clearance hole. The locking disc rotates upon torque being applied to the reservoir assembly, the locking disc rotating from a non-loaded position to a loaded position with respect to the plunger rod and a drive screw.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Assignee: Deka Products Limited Partnership
    Inventors: Kevin L. Grant, Brian D. Tracey
  • Patent number: 8002725
    Abstract: Embolic protection and plaque removal apparatus and methods are provided wherein an aspiration device aspirates, filters and reperfuses blood using a closed fluid circuit having a bi-directional working lumen. The plaque removal device includes a plurality of self-expanding cutting elements that form a cage that self-centers within the blood vessel to reduce the risk of trauma to the vessel lining.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: NovoStent Corporation
    Inventor: Michael Hogendijk
  • Patent number: 7363072
    Abstract: To accomplish isolation and removal of a substance from a vasculature, a catheter is employed to occlude a vessel of the vasculature. The substance is thus isolated in the vasculature and can be removed. In this way, the substance is removed before entering other parts of the circulatory system. This method is applicable to removal of contrast from the coronary sinus shortly after injection of the coronary arteries with the contrast. The method substantially minimizes or avoids renal dysfunction caused by angiographic procedures in which contrast must be injected. Such angiographic procedures are often performed during intervention procedures. This method substantially prevents circulation of the contrast to the kidneys where it could otherwise cause renal dysfunction or failure. The apparatus for implementation of the method is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Assignee: Catharos Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: M. Reza Movahed
  • Patent number: 6899696
    Abstract: A method is disclosed for noninvasively obtaining intraductal fluid. The method includes the use of an intraductal fluid sampling device to contact the patient, provide compression, and deliver heat thereto according to predetermined cycle characteristics. The cycle characteristics, such as compression cycle times and compression rates, may be varied and controlled by a control circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2005
    Assignee: Neomatrix, LLC
    Inventors: Kevin B. Morton, Rex O. Bare, Jeffrey C. Smith, Timothy J. Payne, Paul Gleason
  • Patent number: 6887228
    Abstract: Apparatus and method for treating a body joint wound subsequent to surgical intervention. An infusion tube is insertable into the wound for transporting a prepared solution to the joint. A second tube is insertable into the wound for transport of fluid removed from the joint. A vacuum device is coupled to the second tube. Suction is automatically turned on to evacuate the wound for a prescribed period of time and then stopped for another prescribed period of time. The on and off cycle may be repetitive. During the entire period, the prepared solution is constantly infused. The infusion tube and evacuation tube are isolated from each other so that no contaminants can be infused. A plurality of preadjusted suction duty cycles are available, from which one may be selected as appropriate for the type of wound to be treated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2005
    Inventor: Douglas William McKay
  • Patent number: 6866994
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method and apparatus for accomplishing a noninvasive screen for breast disease markers, including breast cancer markers and cytologically abnormal cells. Intraductal fluid is noninvasively aspirated using compression, heating and suction cycles. The removed sample is thereafter assayed for the presence of cytologically abnormal cells and/or one or more breast disease markers. Sample size and intraductal mobility of breast disease markers may be enhanced by retrograde introduction of a carrier. Devices and assays are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2005
    Assignee: NeoMatrix, LLC
    Inventor: Kevin Morton
  • Patent number: 6712785
    Abstract: A method is disclosed for noninvasively obtaining intraductal fluid. The method includes the use of an intraductal fluid sampling device to contact the patient, provide compression, and deliver heat thereto according to predetermined cycle characteristics. The cycle characteristics, such as compression cycle times and compression rates, may be varied and controlled by a control circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2004
    Assignee: Neomatrix, LLC
    Inventors: Kevin B. Morton, Rex O. Bare, Jeffrey C. Smith, Timothy J. Payne, Paul Gleason
  • Patent number: 6702167
    Abstract: A breastpump carrier in the form of a backpack. The breastpump backpack has a horizontal shelf dividing the interior of the breastpump carrier into lower and upper storage areas. The lower storage area is accessible through an exterior side of the backpack with a pumping mechanism mounted therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2004
    Assignee: Medela Holding AG
    Inventor: Larry D. Annis
  • Patent number: 6325788
    Abstract: Apparatus and method for treating a body joint wound subsequent to surgical intervention. An infusion tube is insertable into the wound for transporting a prepared solution to the joint. A second tube is insertable into the wound for transport of fluid removed from the joint. A vacuum device is coupled to the second tube. Suction is automatically turned on to evacuate the wound for a prescribed period of time and then stopped for another prescribed period of time. The on and off cycle may be repetitive. During the entire period, the prepared solution is constantly infused. The infusion tube and evacuation tube are isolated from each other so that no contaminants can be infused. A plurality of preadjusted suction duty cycles are available, from which one may be selected as appropriate for the type of wound to be treated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2001
    Inventor: Douglas William McKay
  • Patent number: 5634905
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided for preventing the retrograde movement of a prescribed fluid away from a patient during use of an air eliminating filter in intravenous therapy. Such retrograde fluid movement is prevented by employing at least one vented valve assembly to prevent the displacement of air into a proximal chamber of an air eliminating filter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 3, 1997
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventor: James E. Rudolph, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5599308
    Abstract: A vacuum regulator having a timing module that provides intermittent vacuum and is modular in design permitting easy removal and replacement without having to disassemble the entire vacuum regulator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 4, 1997
    Inventor: Michael A. Krupa
  • Patent number: 5265638
    Abstract: An intermittent suction device for removing fluids from a patient where the duty cycle between the OFF and ON cycles is controlled by a magnetically susceptible diaphragm that switches back and forth between first and second positions, representing ON and OFF positions, by controlling the differential pressure across the diaphragm. The diaphragm is biased toward it first position by a permanent magnet that acts to attract the flexible diaphragm. The device has few moving parts and its duty cycle and overall cycle times are easily adjusted by the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 30, 1993
    Assignee: BOC Health Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell J. Fischer, Ronald L. Tobia, Michael D. Leshner
  • Patent number: 5125901
    Abstract: An intermittent patient suction system, a self-contained control device therefor and methods of making the same are provided, the self-contained control device having a housing that contains two restrictor units therein for respectively controlling the "on" time and "off" time that the control device applies a vacuum and does not apply a vacuum through the output of the control device to the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1991
    Date of Patent: June 30, 1992
    Assignee: Robertshaw Controls Company
    Inventor: Jay L. Lewis
  • Patent number: 5015236
    Abstract: An intermittent patient suction system, a self-contained control device therefor and methods of making the same are provided, the self-contained control device having a housing that contains two restrictor units therein for respectively controlling the "on" time and "off" time that the control device applies a vacuum and does not apply a vacuum through the output of the control device to the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1989
    Date of Patent: May 14, 1991
    Assignee: Robertshaw Controls Company
    Inventor: Jay L. Lewis
  • Patent number: 5007899
    Abstract: An improved breast pump assembly, including a manually operable breast pump that can be used in a manual mode by hand-driving the breast pump, provides a motor drive unit which is adapted to receive and hold the manually operable piston pump of the breast pump, with a pump drive for reciprocating the piston rod of the piston pump in substantially the same stroke as would occur in optimum manual driving of the breast pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 1988
    Date of Patent: April 16, 1991
    Assignee: ISG/AG
    Inventor: Karl O. A. H. Larsson
  • Patent number: 4950229
    Abstract: An iontophorectic electrode has a plurality of ion transmitters for establishing electric field lines in an area and a plurality of receivers for accepting ions flowing along the field lines. A plurality of shields are located to resist ion flow between adjacent transmitters and receivers. The transmitters, shields and receivers are in at least a sequence of transmitter, shield, receiver, shield. The electric field lines emanate substantially in one direction and return in substantially the opposite direction. The transmitters and receivers have matrix structures with space to contain ionic medication and electrolyte, respectively. A support for holding a plurality of sequences has current carrying contacts exposed to connect the transmitters and receivers in circuit with a source of electrical power. The preferred method includes establishing an electric field with lines of energy between a plurality of first and second conductors of ions and then passing ions along the energy lines between the conductors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 1989
    Date of Patent: August 21, 1990
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventor: Burton H. Sage, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4767403
    Abstract: A catheter pulse device is disclosed which is activated by vacuum signals and which is used adjacent to or directly attached to a catheter for withdrawing fluids from a patient's body cavity, such as the stomach. The device operates immediately following the normal cessation of suction in an intermittent suction system and returns a minute quantity of the withdraw fluid back into the catheter itself to clear the withdrawal passageways. The pulse device provides protection against an excess of vacuum from reaching the patients cavity by utilizing a specially designed valve that opens and closes the path between a source of regulated vacuum and the patient. That valve is balanced such that it initially opens at or approximately at the point the vacuum on the patient side of the valve reaches the regulated vacuum set by the doctor or other knowledgeable personnel, and thus the vacuum to the patient does not exceed a set amount.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 1987
    Date of Patent: August 30, 1988
    Assignee: The BOC Group, Inc.
    Inventor: Colin G. Hodge
  • Patent number: 4697574
    Abstract: A first balloon 11 plugs the aorta 1 during the diastole, upstream of the supraaortic arteries 2, 3. A second balloon 12 insures a propulsion of blood toward the coronaries 6,7. A pump 8 commands the inflation and deflation of the balloons from signals from an ECG and a pressure sensor 13 placed opposite the coronaries 6,7.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 1986
    Date of Patent: October 6, 1987
    Assignee: Medicorp Research Laboratories Corp.
    Inventors: Gilles Karcher, Max Amor, Roger Niddam, Jean-Pierre Villemot
  • Patent number: 4681562
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for aspiration of secreted fluids from a wound by means of a drain that is connected with a container by a tube, in which the container is a negative pressure, which decreases with the flow of secreted fluid, and regenerates from time to time to a selectable value. A closed system formed by the drain, the container and the tube connecting the two is supplemented for this purpose with a collection container and a second tube that connects the collection container with the container. The second tube has at least one section to which a tube pump can be applied. A clamp is provided in the line formed by the second tube between the container and the collection container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 1985
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1987
    Assignees: Walter Beck, Margrit Werner
    Inventors: Walter Beck, Siegfried Berger, Margrit Werner
  • Patent number: 4676779
    Abstract: A medical aspirator system which includes an automatic valve means, suction pump, waste receptacle and a bypass means to move such blood and other material from a wound or operation area without allowing the blood and other material entry into the automatic valve means. The bypass means utilizes camming operations to open and close air suction and air discharge lines by pinching action.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 1986
    Date of Patent: June 30, 1987
    Inventor: Armando G. Mayoral
  • Patent number: 4654029
    Abstract: A system for electronically monitoring and controlling the drainage of fluids from a body cavity, including transducers for measuring suction, suction air flow, patient air flow, patient negativity and the like, and displays for rendering measured values in legible form. Various valves for regulating pressure and flow rates are electronically controlled according to desired values and direct measurements of the respective parameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1982
    Date of Patent: March 31, 1987
    Assignee: Howmedica, Inc.
    Inventor: Nicholas F. D'Antonio