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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7481792 | Fluid delivery and measurement systems and methods Fluid delivery and measurement systems and methods are disclosed. ... | 01/27/2009 |
| 7390318 | Needleless microprotrusion elastoplast system A needleless microprotrusion system for infusion of a medicament into a patient includes a plurality of microprotrusions having a length sufficient to penetrate a stratum corneum of the patient. A chemodenervating agent is disposed for delivery by the microprotrusio... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7360501 | Device for administration of fluids The present invention comprises a device for oral administration of a fluid source, preferably administration to an individual in need thereof, and methods for use of said device. In one embodiment of the invention, the device is used to administer colostrum to newb... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7354427 | Vial adaptor for regulating pressure In certain embodiments, a vial adaptor for removing liquid contents from a vial includes a piercing member and a bag. The bag can be contained within the piercing member such that the bag is introduced to the vial when the vial adaptor is coupled with the vial. In s... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7351235 | Snivel removing device A snivel removing device includes a housing having a partition to form two chambers and an outlet port and an inlet port communicating with the chambers. One or more bladders are attached to the housing, and communicating with the chambers, and compressible and expa... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7347835 | Process for producing pad base for endermism, and pad base for endermism, and injection needle The present invention provides a production process for obtaining a pad base for endermism capable of administering a drug in the skin without vibration. One side end of a thin metal wire is immersed in a solution containing a synthetic resin raw material in a lengt... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7294278 | Method for oxygenating wastewater A method and apparatus creates gas-enriched fluid that is used to treat wastewater. In one embodiment, the wastewater is withdrawn from a supply of wastewater to be treated, and the wastewater is delivered in an atomized manner to a vessel pressurized with gas to fo... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7182750 | Modularized infusion pump apparatus The present invention is directed to a modular pressure infuser apparatus adapted to allow a user to modify the configuration of the pressure infuser apparatus by utilizing one or more interchangeable manual and/or automatic pumps to inflate a pressure infuser bag o... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7144385 | Discharging implement for medical care For safely inserting a catheter into a chest cavity of a child or corpulent patient to be retained therein and for preventing atmospheric air from proceeding into the chest cavity during a removal of a penetrating needle, discharge equipment for medical procedures i... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7066922 | Transdermal transport device with suction A transdermal transport device includes a reservoir for holding a formulation of an active principle, and one or more needles. Each needle has a bore through which the formulation is transported between the reservoir and a biological body, and has an end portion tha... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7044002 | Method and device for monitoring the flow speed of an infusion solution Method and device for monitoring the flow speed of an infusion solution, such as with hemofiltration or hemodiafiltration. The device has a tube for conducting an infusion solution from a source of infusion solution to a pump device in the form of a metering pump, s... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7047070 | Valved intradermal delivery device and method of intradermally delivering a substance to a patient An intradermal delivery device for delivery a substance into the skin of a patient has a fluid chamber for containing the substance, at least one micro skin penetrating member, and a valve controlling the flow of the substance from the fluid chamber to the micro ski... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7008535 | Apparatus for oxygenating wastewater A method and apparatus creates gas-enriched fluid that is used to treat wastewater. In one embodiment, the wastewater is withdrawn from a supply of wastewater to be treated, and the wastewater is delivered in an atomized manner to a vessel pressurized with gas to fo... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6994087 | Esophageal intubation detection system An endotracheal tube bulb aspirator system has a bulb with a top end, a bottom end with an open bottom, and a transition zone therebetween. A first interior space in the top end is contiguous with a second interior space in the bottom end. At least one first flapper... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6966893 | Over pressurization relief apparatus An over pressurization relief apparatus having a manual over pressurization selector which allows a user to manually select from at least a first and second over pressurization limit. The over pressurization relief apparatus includes a pressurization chamber, a pres... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6939324 | Fluid delivery and measurement systems and methods Fluid delivery and measurement systems and methods are disclosed. ... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6824528 | Method and apparatus for pressure infusion and temperature control of infused liquids A method and apparatus for pressure infusion and temperature control of infused liquids includes a receptacle for receiving a liquid-filled bag containing intravenous solution or other liquid and an inflatable pressure device. The inflatable pressure device is dispo... | 11/30/2004 |
| 6800069 | Modularized infusion pump apparatus The present invention is directed to a modular pressure infuser apparatus adapted to allow a user to modify the configuration of the pressure infuser apparatus by utilizing one or more interchangeable manual and/or automatic pumps to inflate a pressure infuser bag o... | 10/05/2004 |
| 6620132 | Surgical irrigation device A microsurgical irrigation device, comprising a first tube for supplying liquid from a liquid source, the first tube having a first end in communication with the liquid source, and further having a second end; an elastomeric bulb connected to the second e... | 09/16/2003 |
| 6565532 | Microneedle apparatus used for marking skin and for dispensing semi-permanent subcutaneous makeup An array of microneedles is provided to apply semi-permanent or permanent markings to skin, or to apply semi-permanent subcutaneous makeup or other cosmetic compounds to skin. The microneedles can apply identifications or other tattoo-like graphics, and w... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6485461 | Disposable infusion device A disposable device is provided which accurately and reliably delivers an infusable liquid to a patient. The infusion device includes a housing which defines a bladder chamber. A compressible bladder is disposed in the bladder chamber and is compressed by... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6379341 | Syringe for vaginal irrigation A syringe for vaginal irrigation is disclosed. This syringe is easily and effectively used for irrigating monstrous secretions from the vagina particularly during or after a menstruation, thus removing monstrous odor from the vagina and allowing the user ... | 04/30/2002 |
| 6283944 | Infusion systems with patient-controlled dosage features An infusion system delivers drug to the patient at a fixed rate while permitting the patient to introduce a controlled bolus dosage when needed. A pump having a bulkhead that is provided with first and second flow paths from the pump reservoir to a single... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6258063 | Hypodermic injection system A hypodermic injection system allows for the generation of a high pressure liquid jet capable of passing through the skin. The system uses two regions, the first region being flexible or squeezable and the second region having at least one exiting orifice... | 07/10/2001 |
| 5824000 | Pressure infuser apparatus An apparatus for supporting a flexible bag containing fluid and for applying pressure to the bag to thereby facilitate the dispensing of the fluid from the bag, comprising a cuff adapted to support a bag of fluid to be dispensed and to apply pressure to f... | 10/20/1998 |
| 5807320 | Bottle squeezing method A receptacle receives and at least partially contains a container that contains fluid. The receptacle, or the receptacle in combination with the container, defines an inflation device. The inflation device is associated with the container so that when the... | 09/15/1998 |
| 5505707 | Tubing system with pump for delivering continuous fluid flow or fluid bolus to a surgical site A tubing set for connecting a source of irrigating fluid to an intraoperative surgical instrument having a fluid delivery passage therein. The tubing set includes a first section having an inlet for connection to the source of irrigating fluid, a second s... | 04/09/1996 |
| 5419772 | Surgical irrigation apparatus for cleaning and sterilizing wounds and surgical areas during surgery An irrigation system includes an elongated, hand-held instrument for applying a solution spray to a surgical area of a patient during surgery. The instrument includes an elongated handle having an outer ribbed surface to be hand-held. The handle has a cen... | 05/30/1995 |
| 5368570 | Apparatus for infusing medical solutions An IV infusion method and apparatus includes a plurality of fluid pumps mounted within a portable support housing and coupled to an IV tube. Each separate fluid pump is adapted to deliver fluid at a substantially constant delivery pressure predetermined b... | 11/29/1994 |
| 5356375 | Positive pressure fluid delivery and waste removal system A pressurized intravenous fluid delivery apparatus that operates as a closed system incorporating a waste component to avoid the accidental injection of air. The apparatus comprises a fluid reservoir under pressure, a manifold with a series of stopcock, a... | 10/18/1994 |
| 5346477 | Pressure gauge for regulating pressure in a disposable pressure cuff Apparatus for regulating pressure in and for controllably pressurizing infusion devices includes a flow-through pressure gauge for indicating and regulating the pressures within such infusion devices between minimum and maximum desirable pressures. Such a... | 09/13/1994 |
| 5324267 | Slitted pressure cuff check valve A check valve for disposable pressure infusion systems having an inflation bulb with a single open end includes a valve body with a pair of intake ports and a discharge port. Disposed at such single open end of the inflation bulb, one of the intake ports ... | 06/28/1994 |
| 5251786 | Biological fluid collection and delivery apparatus and method A biological fluid collection and dispensing apparatus for attachment to a test tube includes a pump and a cannula assembly including a fluid transfer cannula and a vent cannula housed partially within the pump. Biological fluid may be both collected and ... | 10/12/1993 |
| 5171219 | Pharmaceutical preparation administrator A preparation administrator has an administrator body including a solid preparation and having at its one end an inflow channel for solvent and at the other end an outflow channel for liquid preparation, a solvent container containing a solvent to dissolv... | 12/15/1992 |
| 5125900 | Device for heating and pressurizing fluid-filled containers A device that wraps around a flexible bag containing fluid to warm the fluid and to pressurize the bag so that warmed fluid flows from the bag at a rate dependent upon the amount of pressure applied to the bag. The device includes a heating element that m... | 06/30/1992 |
| 5071104 | Three-way elastic valve for a wound irrigation apparatus A wound irrigation apparatus and process for safe cleansing of body wounds includes a pressure bladder disposed proximate a membrane sac holding a cleaning solution. Pressurizing the pressure bladder controllably pressurizes the cleaning solution. A condu... | 12/10/1991 |
| 5059182 | Portable infusion device A portable infusion device which can be user operated almost anywhere for administration of a solution at a substantially steady flow rate from storage, the device comprising in combination a flow restrictor and a propulsion system using a pressure medium... | 10/22/1991 |
| 5053011 | Disposable pressure infusion system A disposable pressure cuff for use in pressurizing an infusion bag includes a bladder formed of a flexible laminate to have a pair of opposed flaps, between which the lateral edges of a transparent sheet are attached to provide a pocket for holding the in... | 10/01/1991 |
| 5032115 | Implantable device for the supply of a liquid to the oral cavity An implantable device for supplying liquid to the oral cavity comprises a liquid container having means for keeping the liquid under pressure, a tube, one end of which being connected to the container, said tube consisting of a material which is suitable ... | 07/16/1991 |
| 4735613 | Pressure infusion device A pressure infusion device for medical applications for applying pressure to a sealed bag of liquid, such as an I.V. bag, in which the pressure gauge is fastened directly in the pressure applying bag which presses against the I.V. bag. The gauge has a mov... | 04/05/1988 |