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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7724147 | Medical notification apparatus and method A medical notification apparatus and method for use with a preexisting healthcare facility nurse call system are disclosed. The apparatus sends a message signal to the healthcare facility call system when the apparatus receives and identifies an acoustic signal indi... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7645274 | Self-sealing male luer connector with multiple seats A self-sealing male Luer connector attaches to any standard female Luer valve to open a flow channel between the two. The self-sealing male Luer connector includes a rigid housing having a distal end with a rigid male Luer connector and a proximal end at which a pro... | 01/12/2010 |
| 7561986 | Empty container detection using container side pressure sensing A system and method for monitoring changes in the pressure of a fluid line upstream of an infusion pump to determine when a fluid container has emptied, and to provide a signal indicating that the container needs replacement or replenishment. The difference between ... | 07/14/2009 |
| 7553291 | Modular patient care system with interchangeable modules A modular patient care system having a central management unit module and one or more detachable functional units is described. Using unique mechanical and electrical features, the modular patient care system is capable of flexibly, bilaterally, and safely providing... | 06/30/2009 |
| 7543516 | Dynamic lead screw thread engagement system and method A system and method for automatically aligning the threads of a lead screw with the threads of a screw drive mechanism, the screw drive mechanism operating to translate the rotational motion of the lead screw into linear motion to expel the contents of a mounted syr... | 06/09/2009 |
| 7515252 | Optical fingerprint imaging system and method with protective film An optical fingerprint imaging system comprises an optically transparent platen and a protective film removably attached to the platen with an adhesive. The protective film protects the platen from scratches, pits, and other surface damage and is substantially chemi... | 04/07/2009 |
| 7497848 | Needleless medical connector with expandable valve mechanism A needleless connector for medical use, adapted to facilitate the flow of fluid therethrough, includes a housing having an inlet port and an outlet port. The connector also includes a flex-tube assembly defining a fluid path between the inlet port and the outlet por... | 03/03/2009 |
| 7483756 | System and method for controlling the delivery of medication to a patient A care management system in which the management of the administration of care for patients is automated. Hospital information systems are monitored and the information from those systems is used in verifying the administrations of care to patients. The care managem... | 01/27/2009 |
| 7419133 | Automatic clamp apparatus for IV infusion sets used in pump devices A clamp apparatus for selectively occluding a resilient tube to prevent free flow of fluid in the tube. The device comprises a base member to which the resilient IV tube is attached or through which it passes, and a slide clamp that slides relative to the base membe... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7417729 | Fluid verification system and method for infusions An apparatus and method are provided to verify the composition of a medical fluid in a fluid container. The verification is performed at a centralized location, where light is transmitted through the fluid and detected by a sensor that generates signals representati... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7384410 | System and method for managing patient care The present invention is directed to a system and method for providing care to a patient, comprising a patient care device having a number of configuration databases stored in a memory in the device. Each configuration database preferably includes protocols, operati... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7356382 | System and method for verifying connection of correct fluid supply to an infusion pump A system and method for verifying that a particular fluid supply is connected to an infusion pump or pump channel. An upstream pressure sensor coupled to a fluid conduit associated with the fluid supply is used to provide pressure signals in response to pressure sen... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7350764 | Self-sealing male connector A self-sealing male connector having a body, a resilient boot mounted over the body, and a male thread hub. The body is formed with an elongate post that extends to the distal end. The body includes a fluid flow lumen extending from its proximal end to its distal en... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7338472 | Directly engaged syringe driver system A syringe driver system comprises a rotatable threaded lead screw shaft and a plunger which directly engages the threaded shaft such that rotation of the shaft drives the plunger into the syringe body. The plunger is formed with a threaded shaft engaging portion in ... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7338475 | Electret enhanced automatic IV drip chamber shutoff An automatic stop valve formed in a container of a medical fluid administration system includes an electrical field that attracts the float and valve seat together to shut off flow from the exit port of the container when the fluid within the container is reduced to... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7318004 | Temperature prediction system and method A thermometer system and method that rapidly predict body temperature based on the temperature signals received from a temperature sensing probe when it comes into contact with the body. A nonlinear, multi-parameter curve fitting process is performed and depending o... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7306199 | Needle free medical connector with expanded valve mechanism and method of fluid flow control A needle free medical connector includes a housing with a first port and a second port. The connector also includes a piston element defining a fluid passageway between the first and second ports. The piston element is movable between flow and non-flow positions. Th... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7306198 | Valved male luer with vacuum feature A male luer connector device that attaches to any standard female luer valve to open a flow channel between the two luers. The male luer is comprised of a tubular housing element, a resilient member contained within the housing and extending within an inner tubular ... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7306566 | Needle free blood collection device with male connector valve A needle free vacuumized blood collection device includes a male connector having a valve element disposed within the internal bore of the male connector that opens or closes a flow passage into the blood collection vial. The valve element includes an activation arm... | 12/11/2007 |
| D556904 | Automatic clamp device with offset release tab | 12/04/2007 |
| 7303175 | Automatic clamp apparatus having lateral motion resistance for IV infusion sets A clamp apparatus for selectively occluding a resilient tube to prevent free flow of fluid in the tube. The device comprises a base member to which the resilient IV tube is attached or through which it passes, and a slide clamp that slides relative to the base membe... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7256888 | Fluid verification system and method for infusions An apparatus and method are provided to verify the composition of a medical fluid in a fluid infusion channel by comparison with clinician-entered input. Light is transmitted through the channel and detected by a sensor that generates signals representative of the s... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7255683 | System for detecting the status of a vent associated with a fluid supply upstream of an infusion pump A system and method for determining whether the pressure in a fluid line upstream of an infusion pump is becoming lower as pumping draws fluid from the fluid line and fluid container due to a lack of proper venting. An initial pressure is sensed by an upstream press... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7255680 | Positive pressure infusion system having downstream resistance measurement capability A fluid delivery system includes a first fluid container having infusion fluid for a patient. The first fluid container has an outlet and a conduit attached to the outlet. A second fluid container applies pressure to the first fluid container to force fluid out of t... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7244249 | Needle-free medical connector with expandable valve mechanism and method of fluid flow control A needle-free medical connector includes a housing with a first port and a second port. The connector also includes a piston element defining a fluid passageway between the first and second ports. The piston element is movable between flow and non-flow positions. Th... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7232424 | Syringe pump bearing mechanism A lead screw mounting system for a syringe pump in which a second end of a lead screw is located within a connection tube that connects a drive device engaged with the lead screw to a plunger drive head. A bearing mount having diverging bearing surfaces is formed at... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7206715 | Empty container detection using container side pressure sensing A system and method for monitoring changes in the pressure of a fluid line upstream of an infusion pump to determine when a fluid container has emptied, and to provide a signal indicating that the container needs replacement or replenishment. The difference between ... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7195610 | Pneumatic syringe driver A pneumatic syringe driver having a control module for regulating pressure applied to the plunger of an associated syringe is disclosed. The syringe driver is adapted for receiving a compressed gas canister and for enabling the selective release of gas from the cani... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7184825 | Needless medical connector having antimicrobial agent A needleless connector for medical use, adapted to facilitate the flow of fluid therethrough, includes a housing having an inlet port and an outlet port. The connector also includes a flex-tube assembly defining a fluid path between the inlet port and the outlet por... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7182313 | Valved male luer A male luer connector device that attaches to any standard female luer valve to open a flow channel between the two luers. The male luer is comprised of a tubular housing element, a resilient member contained within the housing and extending within an inner tubular ... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7171277 | System and method for controlling the delivery of medication to a patient A care management system in which the management of the administration of care for patients is automated. Hospital information systems are monitored and the information from those systems is used in verifying the administrations of care to patients. The care managem... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7150724 | Syringe plunger driver system A syringe plunger driver system capable of capturing syringes of widely varying sizes comprises a pair of asymmetric plunger retainer arms pivotally mounted to a plunger driver. The system includes a low profile driver having a length that exceeds its width so that ... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7141037 | Apparatus and method for air-in-line detection The concentration of air in a fluid delivery line is determined by monitoring output signals corresponding to the amount of air detected in the fluid and processing those signals along with information as to the time or total volume of fluid dispensed since each sig... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7140592 | Self-sealing male Luer connector with biased valve plug A self-sealing male Luer connector for connection with a female Luer connector. The male Luer connector includes a housing having a distally-projecting tubular male body and a surrounding cuff interconnected by a proximal wall in which is formed at least one activat... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7124996 | Automatic clamp apparatus for IV infusion sets used in pump devices A clamp apparatus for selectively occluding a resilient tube to prevent free flow of fluid in the tube. The device comprises a base member to which the resilient IV tube is attached or through which it passes, and a slide clamp that slides relative to the base membe... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7125396 | Safety catheter system and method A catheter integral with a valved needle-free connector provides a safety catheter device configured to receive a blunt cannula and sharp needle forming an insertion mechanism. The sharp needle is mounted within a needle tube and a control handle is used to slide th... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7117041 | System and method for programming a clinical device A care management system in which the management of the administration of care for patients is automated. Hospital information systems are monitored and the information from those systems is used in verifying the administrations of care to patients. The care managem... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7107106 | System and method for collecting data and managing patient care A care management system in which the management of the administration of care for patients is automated. Hospital information systems are monitored and the information from those systems is used in verifying the administrations of care to patients. The care managem... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7100891 | Valved male luer with vacuum feature A male luer connector device that attaches to any standard female luer valve to open a flow channel between the two luers. The male luer is comprised of a tubular housing element, a resilient member contained within the housing and extending within an inner tubular ... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7103419 | System and method for monitoring medication delivery to a patient A care management system in which the management of the administration of care for patients is automated. Hospital information systems are monitored and the information from those systems is used in verifying the administrations of care to patients. The care managem... | 09/05/2006 |
