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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5814015 | Infusion pump for at least one syringe A processor driven syringe pump for one or more, typically two syringes, which are held vertically in corresponding pumping stations of a housing unit which itself is typically suspended from an IV pole. The pump features a central display having portions... | 09/29/1998 |
| 5411473 | Medical valve Disclosed is a medical valve comprising a pair of plates holding in tension a membrane folded over to form a chamber with an elongated, slit-like opening along adjoining edges. The plates include interlocking members which interlock the plates together. A... | 05/02/1995 |
| 5401202 | Playtown center The PLAYTOWN CENTER is a design consisting of three upright panels which create three spaces for play. Each space provides a shelf to put things on or to work on, a window to look through or to use as a slot, and ample wall space. The structure includes a... | 03/28/1995 |
| 5372577 | Apparatus for reducing intraocular pressure A method is described herein for implanting in the cornea and limbal area a device partially embedded and partially extending anteriorly, a preferred embodiment comprising one or more loops of small sized porous ropes, cords, bands or hollow tubes, which ... | 12/13/1994 |
| 5368045 | Biopsy needle instrument One-handed operable biopsy needle instruments, employing combined spring driven stylets, and cannulas, capable of taking multiple specimens while the other hand is free, e.g. to manipulate an ultrasound probe are described. The particular biopsy needle in... | 11/29/1994 |
| 5360399 | Method and apparatus for maintaining the normal intraocular pressure A method and an apparatus for carrying out the method, in which the necessary outflow of the aqueous humor which is continuously being renewed in the eye is ensured, and thus the normal intraocular pressure is maintained. For the treatment, the sclera und... | 11/01/1994 |
| 5358501 | Storage bottle containing a constituent of a medicinal solution The storage bottle (10) contains a component of a medicinal solution (13) and a transfer device (11) for transferring it, after mixture with a solvent, into a container for final use. This bottle comprises a narrow neck (12) in which there engages, during... | 10/25/1994 |
| 5354298 | Suture anchor installation system The suture anchor installation system comprises a suture anchor assembly engaged with a suture anchor insertion tool. The suture anchor assembly features a two-piece suture anchor for insertion into a pre-drilled hole in a bone and at least one suture hav... | 10/11/1994 |
| 5354277 | Specialized perfusion protocol for whole-body hyperthermia A method for extracorporeal blood treatment which utilizes a hemodialysis machine capable of heating the dialysis fluids to 48° C., a hollow-fiber, high efficiency hemodialyzer, and a tubular heat exchanger--in addition to various probes and catheters an... | 10/11/1994 |
| 5350331 | Construction toy system A construction toy is disclosed, which includes as principle components a connector having one or more gripping sockets, and rod-like structural elements having end portions specially configured to be received in the gripping sockets. The gripping sockets... | 09/27/1994 |
| 5348530 | Pneumatic ankle brace with bladder and pump arrangement A pneumatic ankle brace having a pair of relatively rigid side supports with inflatable main bladders attached to their inside surfaces. The inflatable main bladders are coupled to an interconnected foot pump. Additional support and back-up bladders may b... | 09/20/1994 |
| 5348548 | Two-compartment storage and transfer flask Bottle (10) for storage and transfer with dual compartments (11 and 12) separated during storage by a movable intermediate seal (13). The bottle (10) also has a narrow neck (15) in which a sealing device engages comprising an elastomeric sealing member (6... | 09/20/1994 |
| 5348533 | Pheresis apparatus The length of time required to draw, centrifugally separate, harvest blood components and return blood components is reduced by providing a two-arm pheresis system in which blood is drawn from one arm, anticoagulated and pumped into an input reservoir the... | 09/20/1994 |
| 5346464 | Method and apparatus for reducing intraocular pressure An apparatus for reducing intraocular pressure includes first and second resilient flexible tubes connected together to permit fluid flow therethrough. The first tube has one end inserted within the anterior chamber of the eye to drain fluid therefrom and... | 09/13/1994 |
| 5346420 | Gearing and drive mechanism for construction toy system A gearing and drive mechanism is provided for a construction toy system, in which a coherent structure can be assembled from a series of rod-like struts and hub-like connectors, wherein the struts have specially contoured ends engageable by lateral, snap-... | 09/13/1994 |
| 5344417 | Universal fitting for inoculation receptacles A universal fitting for a receptacle into which an inoculum may be introduced or withdrawn for subsequent examination includes a body portion with a needle for introducing the inoculum into a receptacle or for withdrawing the inoculum from the receptacle.... | 09/06/1994 |
| 5343876 | Modular pad A portable patient supporting seat that is not only comfortable but also controls the spine support by correct pelvis positioning. Ischial turerosity (protuberances) support the users body while sitting and elevate the anus from the seated height. A first... | 09/06/1994 |
| 5344393 | Use of synthetic oxygen carriers to facilitate oxygen delivery A method for facilitating autologous blood use by a patient facing a loss of blood, comprising the steps of removing and preferably storing a portion of the patient's blood, intravenously administering a biocompatible liquid in sufficient quantity to subs... | 09/06/1994 |
| 5342347 | Drug container and dual container system for fluid therapy employing the same A drug container is sealed by an annular packing arranged on an open end of a container body, a spherical closing member held on the annular packing, and a cap-like holder fitted on the mouth portion of the container body. In use, the drug container is sc... | 08/30/1994 |
| 5342291 | Printed woven fiber materials and method A casting tape comprising a fabric substrate with pigment bound thereto is provided. The preferred fabric substrate comprises inorganic material such as fiberglass. The preferred pigments are selected such that they will not interfere with shelf stability... | 08/30/1994 |
| 5342345 | Solution bag with plastic connecting tube A solution bag for containing consumables is made of a plastic material which is closed around its edges and has a sealed access edge. A plastic discharge tube is mounted at the access edge and communicates with the interior of the bag. The tube is an elo... | 08/30/1994 |
| 5339831 | Pouch within a pouch design A double pouch is described in which a smaller pouch is located within a larger pouch. The larger pouch can be used to accommodate a patient's leg or other appendage during a surgical procedure while the smaller pouch can be used to retain irrigation flui... | 08/23/1994 |
| 5340364 | Device for selectively drawing samples of blood from two sections of a line and for injecting blood into said line The device for selectively drawing samples of blood from two sections of a line and for injecting drugs into the blood comprises a three-way selection element which operates in a seat provided with three connections; the ways are suitable for selectively ... | 08/23/1994 |
| 5338315 | Colostomy protection device A device for use by a person wearing a colostomy, ileostomy or ureterostomy bag which protects the bag from binding by clothes and being noticed as readily by others. The device is a semirigid guard worn by the person below the stoma at the level of his o... | 08/16/1994 |
| 5335677 | Drape for use by anesthesia provider A drape is shown for use by an anesthesia provided during a surgical procedure to temporarily hold accessories such as a suction instrument. The drape is adapted to be received on a patient support structure such as a hospital operating room table. The dr... | 08/09/1994 |
| 5334136 | System for treating blood processed in a cardiopulmonary bypass machine and ultrasound filtration apparatus useful therein A system for reducing post-cardiopulmonary bypass encephalopathy due to microembolization of the brain of a patient with gaseous microbubbles (less than 40 microns in diameter) occurring during open-heart surgery using a cardiopulmonary bypass machine by ... | 08/02/1994 |
| 5334137 | Lacrimal fluid control device There is provided a lacrimal fluid control device for blocking the flow of lacrimal fluid away from the surface of a wearer's eye through a punctal opening and into an associated caniculus. The lacrimal fluid control device includes a tip portion comprisi... | 08/02/1994 |
| 5334179 | Latching piercing pin for use with fluid vials of varying sizes A latching piercing pin useable to retain the pin and an associated fluid vial in latching relation. Latching members provided on the pin engage a peripheral lip provided on the end cap of the vial to maintain the latching relation between the pin and the... | 08/02/1994 |
| 5333623 | Back traction device for use with chairs A back traction device is disclosed that allows a patient or person to be seated in any type of seat and will relieve the pressure and tension on the disc of the lower back of the patient as much as possible. The back traction device comprises a halter wi... | 08/02/1994 |
| 5332399 | Safety packaging improvements Packaging of highly toxic materials entails incorporating safety improvement so as not to endanger patients and health care workers. Such safety improvements include the use of suitable sealing members between the glass vials and the protective covering t... | 07/26/1994 |
| 5330448 | Method and apparatus for medical fluid transfer This invention relates to a method and apparatus for transferring a selected fluid in a selected direction to and from a selected body area of a medical patient. More particularly, this invention involves a surgically implanted catheter which is sealed at... | 07/19/1994 |
| 5330420 | Hemolysis detector An apparatus and method are disclosed for continuous, on-line monitoring of extracorporeal blood in a blood path. A shell has a blood inlet port, a blood outlet port and two compartments: a blood compartment and a plasma compartment separated by a semi-pe... | 07/19/1994 |
| 5330462 | Multiple bag A multiple bag comprising a plurality of bags including a chemical containing bag charged with liquid chemical and at least one vacant bag, wherein the inner surface of the chemical containing bag is less rough than that of the vacant bag.... | 07/19/1994 |
| 5330474 | Vertebral locking and retrieving system A vertebral locking and retrieving system comprising a locking pin, a connector, a locking component, a coupling component, a remedial component, and securing components is disclosed. The locking pin includes a threaded end and a locking end. The threaded... | 07/19/1994 |
| 5330469 | Apparatus for supporting an electrosurgical generator and interfacing such with an electrosurgical pencil and an inert gas supply An apparatus for supporting an electrosurgical generator (14) and interfacing the generator (14) with an electrosurgical pencil (40, 234, or 254) and a supply of inert gas to allow gas-enhanced electrosurgery. One embodiment generally includes an accessib... | 07/19/1994 |
| 5330464 | Reliable breakable closure mechanism A frangible seal for a fluid path including a frangible seal member secured within a tube defining the fluid path. The frangible seal member having a tubular seal member and a stem extending from the tubular seal member which, upon bending back and forth,... | 07/19/1994 |
| 5325871 | Female condom A female condom has a pouch with an unlubricated surface without spermicides to prevent vaginal infection and a lubricating and retention member is provided having voids therein filled with a lubricant and spermicides to lubricate the interior of the pouc... | 07/05/1994 |
| 5324253 | Cannula apparatus and system for heparin removal from blood A system for selective removal of certain components from plasma drawn from a patient comprises an extracorporeal blood circulation circuit and a cannula. The extracorporeal blood circulation circuit has an uptake line for transporting blood from the pati... | 06/28/1994 |
| 5324226 | Top with precession tracing point for tracing unique spirals A top is provided with a conical body having a soft porous parabolic point at the top's conical apex which simultaneously grips and tracks a writing surface over which the top travels. When the top is spun, the point at the apex grips the writing surface ... | 06/28/1994 |
| 5320607 | Simple blood sampling device A simple blood sampling device composed of a vacuum chamber, a skin suction portion and a piercing and cutting means.... | 06/14/1994 |
