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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7465417 | Parametric injection molding system and method The present invention provides a method and system for controlling the quality of a product produced by an injection molding production process. The invention includes performing a multivariate analysis on injection molding process data collected real-time and deter... | 12/16/2008 |
| 7384558 | Compositions capable of inhibiting reactive oxygen and carbonyl species Therapeutic compositions are provided. The compositions include a single molecule that can display both antioxidant and carbonyl trapping properties. This can effectively reduce inflammation, oxidative stress and carbonyl stress, such as to prevent and/or treat card... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7241272 | Method and composition for removing uremic toxins in dialysis processes Methods and devices for providing dialysis treatment are provided. The device includes a resin bed including zirconium phosphate, zirconium oxide, and urease. ... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7122210 | Bicarbonate-based solutions for dialysis therapies Bicarbonate containing solutions for use during medical treatment are provided. The bicarbonate containing solution of the present invention includes at least two separate components including a bicarbonate concentrate and an electrolyte concentrate which can be rea... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7053059 | Dialysis solutions with reduced levels of glucose degradation products Dialysis solutions with enhanced biocompatibility are provided. The dialysis solutions include a first acidic solution and a second acidic solution that are admixed to form a ready-to-use dialysis solution with reduced levels of glucose degradation products prior to... | 05/30/2006 |
| 6969483 | Autoclavable, non-adherent, heat sealable polymer blends for fabricating monolayer and multiple layered films The present invention provides a polymer blend for fabricating monolayer films or a layer within a multilayer film. The blend has a first component and a second component. The first component is selected from the group of: (1) an ethylene and α-olefin copolymer hav... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6964798 | Multi-layered polymer based thin film structure for medical grade products A multiple layer structure comprising a first and a second skin layer, each skin layer composed of a polypropylene containing polymer, and a radio frequency (“RF”) susceptible layer adhered to and between the first and second skin layers. The RF layer has a firs... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6939111 | Method and apparatus for controlling medical fluid pressure A method, system and apparatus for performing peritoneal dialysis are provided. To this end, in part, a method of controlling pressure in a medical fluid pump is provided. The method includes the steps of controlling a pump member acceleration during a first portion... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6929751 | Vented medical fluid tip protector methods A method, system and apparatus for performing peritoneal dialysis are provided. To this end, in part, a member for removably securing a medical fluid tube is provided. The member includes a body providing a first fluid pathway and an opening for removably receiving ... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6890328 | Sliding reconstitution device for a diluent container A connector device is disclosed for establishing fluid communication between a diluent container having sidewalls and a drug vial. The connector has a piercing member having a first end and a second end and a central fluid pathway. The piercing member is mounted to ... | 05/10/2005 |
| 6861473 | Macromolecular ketoaldehydes Methods of producing macromolecular compositions and using same are provided. The method includes preparing a resin material; forming an acetyl group on the resin material; and oxidizing the acetyl group via a one-step reaction including reacting a sulfoxide and an ... | 03/01/2005 |
| 6623638 | Hemodialyzer having improved dialysate perfusion A dialyzer is provided comprising a casing defining an interior and including a dialysate inlet and a dialysate outlet. A plurality of fibers are located in the interior of the casing and define a fiber bundle. A dialysate inlet fluid channel is provided ... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6306836 | Peritoneal dialysis solutions containing maltodextrins and amino acids A peritoneal dialysis solution comprising as osmotic agents approximately 2.0 to about 6.0% (w/v) maltodextrins and approximately 0.25 to about 2.0% (w/v) amino acids. The peritoneal dialysis solution will also include other components such as sodium, chl... | 10/23/2001 |
| 4869458 | Liquid distribution valve An apparatus for feeding a liquid from a reservoir is provided. A distribution duct that defines a channel extending from the reservoir is provided that is in fluid communication with a feeding duct that defines a channel. A valve seat is located between ... | 09/26/1989 |
| 4856259 | Appratus for sealing and severing a web of film An apparatus for sealing and severing a web of film is provided. The apparatus includes a sealing bar having a body portion including first and second sidewalls and a top portion for melting and severing a portion of a web of film. A backup member is prov... | 08/15/1989 |
| 4856260 | Apparatus for sealing a web of film in a packaging An apparatus for sealing a web of film in a packaging machine. The apparatus includes a sealing bar for heating a web of film to a temperature sufficient to melt at least a portion of the web of film. The sealing bar includes a surface that directly conta... | 08/15/1989 |
| 4829746 | Apparatus for placing a web of film under tension An apparatus for placing a folded web of film under tension comprising at least one pair of rollers, a first side of the folded web of film being fed between the pair of rollers, the pair of rollers being mounted out of parallel to the first side of the f... | 05/16/1989 |
| 4803827 | Means for segregating sterile and nonsterile environments in a packaging machine A packaging machine for creating from a web of flexible film a bag for housing a product comprising an apparatus for feeding a web of film through the packaging machine, a sealing station for heating the web of film to create seals in the web of film, the... | 02/14/1989 |
| 4794750 | Method for making containers having ports A method is disclosed for making containers (40) in which a sheet of thermoplastic material (10) that is adapted to be formed into a pouch is introduced into a mold cavity (14). A molding compound (22) is also introduced into the mold cavity (14). The mol... | 01/03/1989 |
| 4783947 | Apparatus for removing liquid and residue from a web of film An apparatus for removing liquid and residue from a web of film is provided. The apparatus includes an exhaust tube having an inlet and an outlet, the web of film passing through the exhaust tube from the inlet through the outlet, the exhaust tube being u... | 11/15/1988 |
| 4779997 | Closure for a port and closure assembly A closure for removably sealing a port is provided. The closure includes a guide member receivable within an opening of a port and a sleeve member extending for a length of the guide member and defining with the guide member an annular channel, at least a... | 10/25/1988 |
| 4744845 | Apparatus for splicing film together An apparatus for splicing film together is provided. The apparatus includes a first jaw and a second jaw, the jaws cooperating to clamp two film ends together. A heat sealer for sealing the two film ends together is located in the first jaw. A rotatable b... | 05/17/1988 |
| 4715165 | Method and apparatus for removal of items from a sterile enclosure A length of flexible packaging is provided for use with a sterile enclosure or isolator. The packaging is attached to a port on the outside of the sterile isolator and is adapted to enable an item to be passed from the interior of the sterile isolator thr... | 12/29/1987 |
| 4710157 | Former for form, fill and seal packaging machine A form, fill and seal apparatus for producing flexible containers having fitments located at one end of the container. The invention provides a former for folding into a tubular shape a substantially flat web of film with attached fitments. The former inc... | 12/01/1987 |
| 4708045 | Replaceable knife and holder An apparatus for severing a web of film in a form, fill and seal packaging machine. The apparatus includes a removable knife and a holder for removably receiving the knife. The holder includes a channel having a pivot pin and a reduced cross-sectional por... | 11/24/1987 |
| 4706827 | Container such as a nursing container, and packaging arrangement therefor A container such as a nursing container, and packaging arrangement are disclosed of the type employing a rigid outer sleeve or holder and a flexible inner container. The inner container is pre-filled and sterilized and attached to an access assembly such ... | 11/17/1987 |
| 4695337 | Apparatus and method for attaching a fitment to a web of film An apparatus and method for attaching a fitment to a web of film in a form, fill, and seal packaging machine is provided. The apparatus includes a press for orienting the fitments on one side of a web of film, and a film piercer and sealer. The film pierc... | 09/22/1987 |
| 4692361 | Film laminate with gas barrier for sterile flexible containers A film laminate for flexible containers capable of containing a product to be maintained and removed under sterile conditions. The film laminate having an outside layer of linear low density polyethylene, a gas barrier layer, a core layer of polyamide, an... | 09/08/1987 |
| 4686125 | Film laminate for sterile flexible containers A film laminate for flexible containers capable of containing a product to be maintained and accessed under sterile conditions. The laminate having an outside layer of linear low density polyethylene, a core layer of nylon, an inside layer of linear low d... | 08/11/1987 |
| 4632267 | Overmolded port closure A improved port and closure assembly is provided. The closure is overmolded to the port. The closure hermetically seals the port and provides a tamper evident closure. The closure cooperates with the port to provide a band that circumscribes the port afte... | 12/30/1986 |
| 4630429 | Apparatus and method for sealing a web of film in a form, fill, and seal packaging system An apparatus and method for creating the transverse seals in a form, fill and seal packaging machine is provided. The apparatus includes a heating member that heats a portion of the web of film to create the transverse seals, and a cooling member that coo... | 12/23/1986 |
| 4603780 | Carton for housing fragile containers A carton for packaging fragile containers is provided. The carton includes an energy absorbing insert member, two rigid plates, and packaging. Fragile containers are located on each side of the energy absorbing insert member and the rigid plates compress ... | 08/05/1986 |
