Clifford F Martin

US Patent:

8157775, Apr 17, 2012

Filed:

Mar 10, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/798060

Inventors:

Alec Bobroff - Norfolk MA, US
Clifford Ross Martin - Medway MA, US
Phillip B. Dolliver - Framingham MA, US

Assignee:

Haemonetics Corporation - Braintree MA

International Classification:

A61M 1/00

US Classification:

604319, 604313

Abstract:

Continuous performance monitoring and an automated alert system are provided for a postoperative fluid drainage procedure. The system uses an automated controller in communication with at least one sensor that monitors the amount of liquid collected during the procedure. The controller compares current collection data with historical collection data to identify trends that can be indicative of problems in the patient's recovery or in system drainage. Upon identifying such trends, the controller automatically provides an alarm to alert the care provider so that the system can be checked and remedial action taken.

US Patent:

62512919, Jun 26, 2001

Filed:

Dec 28, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/221089

Inventors:

David G. Lamphere - Framingham MA
Thomas D. Headley - Wellesley MA
Clair L. Strohl - Norfolk MA
Clifford Martin - Medway MA

Assignee:

Tranfusion Technologies Corporation - Natick MA

International Classification:

B01D 3502

US Classification:

210767

Abstract:

A reservoir-and filter system for receiving fluid and for removing impurities from fluid is provided in an embodiment of the invention. The system includes a housing with at least two cavities; a first cavity with at least one unfiltered-fluid inlet and a second cavity with at least one filtrate outlet. In this embodiment, a filter member is disposed so as to separate the cavities. In addition, a filtering trap is disposed so as to directly accept fluid as it enters the first cavity, filter it, and minimize clogging of the filter member. A coarse filter shroud providing a funnel shape at the opening of a cup-shaped trap is included in a preferred embodiment. In an embodiment, at least one gas outlet adaptable for connection to a vacuum source is associated with the second cavity. A method for removing impurities from blood within an extracorporeal circuit is also provided in a further embodiment.