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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8167858 | Medical waste disposal system assembly A novel collection device for collection, storage and disposal of biological products, in conjunction with an improved cleansing method. Disclosed is an apparatus which includes a locking closing member handle to allow for safe transport and disposal of medical wast... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8152786 | Collection catheter and kit 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... | 04/10/2012 |
| 7357142 | Apparatus for continuously aspirating a fluid from a fluid source An apparatus for continuously aspirating a fluid from a fluid source. A vacuum source is operatively connected to a first container forming a first chamber and a second container forming a second chamber. A fluid collection tube provides communication between the fl... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7329250 | Method and apparatus for converting supplies and reducing waste A method and apparatus for technique and cycling (Techni-cycling as herein defined) such that converting delivery supply containers (supplies) into waste and disposal receptacles is disclosed. More particularly, a container transformation comprising deriving a suppl... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7326197 | Method and apparatus for chest drainage The present invention describes a device for placement in the thoracic cavity of a patient. The device is a cannula, tube or catheter for chest drainage. The device serves as a conduit for drainage of excessive fluid or air buildup in the chest to a receptacle outsi... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7300424 | Aspirator and associated method An aspirator, including a bulb that defines first and second ports, a tube adjacent to the first port defined by the bulb, and means for helping to prevent aspirated material inside the bulb from exiting the bulb through the second port defined by the bulb. ... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7214216 | Drainage chamber for collecting body fluids, in particular liquor A drainage chamber for collecting body fluids, in particular liquor, includes a collecting area limited by an outer wall for collecting the body fluid, an inlet connection linked to the collecting area for linking to a drainage catheter (an intraventricular catheter... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7195017 | Collateral ventilation bypass trap system A long term oxygen therapy system having an oxygen supply directly linked with a patients lung or lungs may be utilized to more efficiently treat hypoxia caused by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease such as emphysema and chronic bronchitis. The system includes an... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7186245 | Personal urine management system for human males Novel component devices for urine management systems including a novel collection device, a novel conveyance tube, and a novel storage container. The collection device, a novel male catheter, comprises a waterproof, thin-walled conduction tube surrounding the penis,... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7175608 | Device for the identification of the epidural space The invention provides devices and methods for identification of an epidural space. The invention also provides for visually determining when a needle enters the epidural space. ... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7066882 | System, method and apparatus for regulating vacuum supplied to surgical tools A system, method and apparatus for regulating vacuum applied to surgical suction devices allowing the use of a single vacuum regulator and associated canister to provide vacuum to two suction devices, such as a suction stabilizer and a suction retractor. Vacuum cont... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7018359 | Inner pressure indicator of cuff The present invention is an inner pressure indicator of a cuff comprising, a housing possessing on one end an opening that can connect to a cuff inflating tube of a tracheostomy tube with a cuff or of an endotracheal tube and on the other end of said housing possess... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6976977 | Vacuum setting and indication system for a drainage device A drainage device comprising an improved vacuum regulator assembly is disclosed which includes an adjustable knob for indicating the degree of vacuum being applied to the device from a number of incident viewing angles. Similarly, a vacuum indicator assembly is prov... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6972000 | Manual/auto-prime air eliminator A vent system for an infusion drip chamber is provided according to the invention. The vent system includes an automatic air eliminator communicating with an interior and an exterior of the infusion drip chamber. The automatic air eliminator is capable of automatica... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6955664 | Suction regulator and fluid drainage system A low cost suction regulator is disclosed in conjunction with a fluid drainage system that includes a suction chamber and a collection chamber. The suction regulator is comprised of an atmospheric chamber and a suction chamber separated by a divider. An opening in t... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6921395 | Liquid specimen collection system A container assembly provides for the collection, transporting, and dispensing of a fluid specimen. The container assembly includes a cup-shaped container having an open end for collecting the fluid specimen. A lid is attachable to the container to close the open en... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6902550 | System for draining fluids A kit for draining fluids from the body of a patient is provided. The kit eliminates the problem of having to obtain a distinct liquid source and a means for delivering the liquid into a chamber of a chest drain. The kit includes an apparatus configured to receive f... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6712799 | Disposable water seal for thoracic regulators A thoracic drainage system for removing liquid from the thoracic cavity of a patient. The system includes a reusable thoracic vacuum regulator and a standard disposable collection container. A disposable water seal chamber is also provided that can be disposed of af... | 03/30/2004 |
| 6699174 | Female urinary incontinence device A female urinary incontinence management device having a base member that adhesively attaches to the patient, and a bag member that is sealingly and releasably attached to the base member. The base member is generally triangular having a top portion that,... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6659987 | Fill spout for a drainage device A fill spout for a drainage device is disclosed which permits the user to supply water directly to a water seal chamber of the drainage device for establishing a water seal therein. The fill spout comprises a funnel having lateral sides for facilitating t... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6652495 | System for disposal of fluids A system for disposing of body fluids collected during surgery comprises a canister and an apparatus for emptying and cleaning the canister. The canister has a lid having an inlet port to receive body fluids during surgery and for insertion of a cleaning ... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6508794 | Method for collecting and disposing of human waste A method for collecting and disposing of urine and fecal excrement from an individual. The method is the simultaneous and independent use of a disposable urine management device and a disposable fecal management device. The disposable urine management dev... | 01/21/2003 |
| 6479726 | Sanitary device for urinary incontinent males A sanitary device which may be applied and connected to the penis of a man suffering from urinary incontinence to contain urine emitted involuntarily, the sanitary device including an absorbent sheath for wrapping around and enclosing the penis, the sheat... | 11/12/2002 |
| 6391009 | Disposable pleural aspiration device An improved drainage apparatus for use in pleural aspiration of patients during thoracic surgery. The Apparatus includes three tubes mounted in parallel and connected to one another. A first tube acts as a vacuum input tube; the second tube is a flow moni... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6371947 | Disposable thoracic drainage device connectable to an aspiration unit A disposable thoracic drainage device connectable to an aspiration unit, comprising a container body internally forming at least one chamber for collecting the drainage liquid which is connected to an inlet for connection to a patient and to a water-head ... | 04/16/2002 |
| 6346096 | Medical drainage device with flow restriction feature The present invention provides for a dual port arrangement for a water seal chamber of a drainage device for channeling and restricting fluid flow through the water seal during normal operation of the device when the patient is breathing normally, while p... | 02/12/2002 |
| 6342048 | System for collection of blood without damage A system for the collection of physiological fluids includes a vacuum source (14) that is controlled to provide low vacuum as a function of whether fluids are entering the system. The suction wand and associated tubing are made of thin flexible materials,... | 01/29/2002 |
| 6328718 | Snivel sucker A snivel sucker has a hollow main body, a lower cover disposed on a bottom of the hollow main body, a battery disposed in the hollow main body, a male top casing disposed on a top portion of the hollow main body, a female top casing disposed on the top po... | 12/11/2001 |
| 6024120 | Pressure relief valve with moving diaphragm A valve for relieving an excess negative pressure condition inside a medical device comprising a diaphragm with an inner periphery and an outer periphery and an actuator having a piston extending axially therefrom which is inserted through the inner perip... | 02/15/2000 |
| 5989234 | Device and system for draining a body cavity and methods related thereto Featured is a device for draining fluids and/or gas from body cavities, including at least a pressure control chamber and a collection chamber being fluidly coupled by a one-way valve thereby establishing a waterless seal between the collection chamber, i... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5931821 | Chest drainage unit with controlled automatic excess negativity relief feature The present invention provides for an improved air-flow sensitive float valve interposed between the collection chamber and one arm of the water seal chamber for allowing the patient to draw as much vacuum pressure as is required during deep inspiration. ... | 08/03/1999 |
| 5807230 | Multi-purpose waste disposal system Disclosed are waste disposal devices for minimizing contamination of an operating room table with blood and body fluids during and after a surgery while substantially reducing the volume of medical waste and disposable materials generated by surgery. In o... | 09/15/1998 |
| 5722964 | Filtered blood collection device A blood collection vessel includes a blood inlet, a pooling region in which blood from the inlet collects, and an outlet in the pooling region for reinfusion of the collected blood. A filter located in the blood path between inlet and outlet extends at le... | 03/03/1998 |
| 5713914 | Snivel removing device A snivel removing device includes a housing having a stud extended upward. A valve member is engaged with the stud and includes a normally closed inlet. A nib is engaged with the valve member for engaging with the nose. A plug is slidably engaged in the h... | 02/03/1998 |
| 5667502 | Inflatable collecting bag, in particular for an artificial anus The present invention relates to a collecting bag in particular for collecting body excreta running from an artificial anus, the bag being provided with padding designed, when the bag is in place, to surround the artificial anus in order to protect it. Th... | 09/16/1997 |
| 5624410 | Magnetic cap for medical appliance to be retained in human body This invention makes it easy to operate for a medical appliance to be retained in a human body. The magnetic cap (10) includes an annular magnet (2) secured to an upper face of a connecting plug body (1); a disk like magnet (4) secured to an upper face of... | 04/29/1997 |
| 5589145 | Waste treatment material dispensing canister A body waste fluids collecting container is used in the disposal of waste fluids drained from a body cavity of a patient. The collecting container has inlet and outlet ports, a collecting compartment for collecting body waste fluids drained from a patient... | 12/31/1996 |
| 5549586 | Containment vessels for handling and disposing of liquid waste A containment vessel for liquid waste includes an inlet for introducing liquid waste into the container. Within the container is a gelling substance which when contacted by the liquid waste transforms the liquid waste into a non-pourable gel. A tip indica... | 08/27/1996 |
| 5543118 | Waste treatment material dispensing canister A body waste fluids collecting container is used in the disposal of waste fluids drained from a body cavity of a patient. The collecting container has inlet and outlet ports, a collecting compartment for collecting body waste fluids drained from a patient... | 08/06/1996 |
| 5540892 | Urinalysis collection and testing kit and method The invention is directed to a method for removing an aliquot of a liquid sample from an analytical bag containing the liquid sample in which the analytical bag is placed on a base having an aperture; an aliquot of sample is isolated from the balance of l... | 07/30/1996 |
