James E Sorenson

US Patent:

6913590, Jul 5, 2005

Filed:

Sep 24, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/962027

Inventors:

James LeVoy Sorenson - Salt Lake City UT, US
LeVoy G. Haight - West Jordan UT, US
Frank McNeil - Sandy UT, US
Gloria Smith - Salt Lake City UT, US
Reed F. Winterton - Salt Lake City UT, US

Assignee:

Sorenson Development, Inc. - Salt Lake City UT

International Classification:

A61M001/00
A61M005/00
A61N001/30
N01B001/00

US Classification:

604 29, 604174, 604 19, 604 27, 210645

Abstract:

An apparatus and method for treatment of end stage renal decline and failure through peritoneal dialysis enabling ambulatory transfer of dialysate to and from the peritoneum of a renal patient, this in synthesis and coordination with normal physiological rhythms of the patient. The system remains unobtrusive and less restrictive of patient ambulation and orientation. The present invention includes expendables disposability of which facilitates safe reuse of more expensive portions and is sufficiently simple for use in a home care environment. It may be designed to incorporate real-time, interactive or remote monitoring and regulation and visual or audible indication of system pressures, chemical balances and other important variables.

US Patent:

6965791, Nov 15, 2005

Filed:

Mar 26, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/401224

Inventors:

Robert W. Hitchcock - Sandy UT, US
James L. Sorenson - Salt Lake City UT, US

Assignee:

Sorenson Medical, Inc. - Salt Lake City UT

International Classification:

A61B005/05

US Classification:

600345, 600309, 600347, 600365, 20440301

Abstract:

An implantable biosensor assembly and system includes an enzymatic sensor probe from which subcutaneous and interstitial glucose levels may be inferred. The assembly may be associated by direct percutaneous connection with electronics, such as for signal amplification, sensor polarization, and data download, manipulation, display, and storage. The biosensor comprises a miniature probe characterized by lateral flexibility and tensile strength and has large electrode surface area for increased sensitivity. Irritation of tissues surrounding the probe is minimized due to ease of flexibility and small cross section of the sensor. Foreign body reaction is diminished due to a microscopically rough porous probe surface.

US Patent:

7228160, Jun 5, 2007

Filed:

Nov 6, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/703152

Inventors:

LeVoy Golden Haight - West Jordon UT, US
Kevin W. Gordon - American Fork UT, US
James L. Sorenson - Salt Lake City UT, US

Assignee:

Sorenson Medical, Inc. - Salt Lake City UT

International Classification:

A61B 5/00

US Classification:

600316, 600317, 600322, 600341

Abstract:

A glucose sensor assembly useful in patient systems includes an oxygen sensor from which glucose levels in the vicinity of the peritoneal cavity may be inferred. The sensor assembly may be associated with electronics, such as any or all of a DC power supply, an LED source of blue light, a photoreceptor for red light, a CPU, and transceiver, by a direct percutaneous connection. Alternatively they may be associated transdermally with the sensor and some of the electronics being located subdurally. Insulin infusion means are contemplated to respond manually or mechanically to information from the sensors through the CPU. Mechanical response may be automatic. Infusion means may be located subdurally. It is contemplated that the present invention enable revitalization or replacement of fluorescing compounds and glucose oxidase within the sensor assembly.

US Patent:

7232425, Jun 19, 2007

Filed:

Feb 21, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/080292

Inventors:

James LeVoy Sorenson - Salt Lake City UT, US
LeVoy Golden Haight - West Jordan UT, US

Assignee:

Sorenson Development, Inc. - Salt Lake City UT

International Classification:

A61M 5/178

US Classification:

60416406, 604158

Abstract:

A medication discharge assembly useful in patient systems includes a tubular element and a stylet. In a first, closed position, the stylet is seated within the tubular element and may provide a piercing point facilitating insertion of the tubular element to a treatment site. In a second, open position, the stylet is removed from the tubular element, and the tubular element provides a travel pathway for a drug introduced to the tubular element at a proximal connection port for specific interstitial and subcutaneous diffusion and dispersion of medication along the tubular element's length near a distal discharge port through disparate perforations, which may be formed as striations of increasing length nearer the distal discharge port. The stylet in the first position may be oriented to seal this travel pathway. Depth-finding features associated with the tubular element, visually perceptible and particularly useful for placement of the assembly, may be included.

US Patent:

7691326, Apr 6, 2010

Filed:

Apr 2, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/114670

Inventors:

James LeVoy Sorenson - Salt Lake City UT, US
Scott R. Woodward - Alpine UT, US
Jared P. Christensen - Layton UT, US
Stephen C. Mackert - South Jordan UT, US
Steven E. Powell - Pleasant Grove UT, US
Douglas R. Fogg - Sandy UT, US
David Tod Schulthess - Alpine UT, US
West L. Price - Draper UT, US
John Brophy - Taylorsville UT, US
Reed F. Winterton - Salt Lake City UT, US

Assignee:

Sorenson Genomics, L.L.C. - Salt Lake City UT

International Classification:

B01L 1/00

US Classification:

422 61, 422100, 422102

Abstract:

A novel system, apparatus, composition and method provide facile collection of a physical sample, including in particular noninvasive extraction of buccal cells, specifically directed to capture of PCR-ready DNA from such cheek cells. It is particularly useful in achieving simplified collection, transit, processing and storage of biological samples with minimal chain of custody.

US Patent:

7957907, Jun 7, 2011

Filed:

Mar 29, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/113901

Inventors:

James L. Sorenson - Salt Lake City UT, US
Scott R. Woodward - Alpine UT, US
Joel Myres - Provo UT, US
Natalie Myres, legal representative - Provo UT, US

Assignee:

Sorenson Molecular Genealogy Foundation - Salt Lake City UT

International Classification:

G01N 33/48
G06F 19/00
G01N 31/00
G06G 7/48

US Classification:

702 19, 702 20, 702 22, 703 11

Abstract:

A genealogical research and record keeping system and method for identifying commonalities in haplotypes and other genetic characteristics of two or more individual members of a biological sample. Chromosomal fragments identical by descent identify family ties between siblings, parents and children and ancestors and progeny across many generations. It is particularly useful in corroborating and improving the accuracy of genealogical data, and identifying previously unknown genetic relationships.

US Patent:

20050131340, Jun 16, 2005

Filed:

Feb 1, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/049044

Inventors:

James Sorenson - Salt Lake City UT, US
LeVoy Haight - West Jordan UT, US
Frank McNeil - Sandy UT, US
Gloria Smith - Salt Lake City UT, US
Reed Winterton - Salt Lake City UT, US

International Classification:

A61M001/00

US Classification:

604029000

Abstract:

An apparatus and method for treatment of end stage renal decline and failure through peritoneal dialysis enabling ambulatory transfer of dialysate to and from the peritoneum of a renal patient, this in synthesis and coordination with normal physiological rhythms of the patient. The system remains unobtrusive and less restrictive of patient ambulation and orientation. The present invention includes expendables disposability of which facilitates safe reuse of more expensive portions and is sufficiently simple for use in a home care environment. It may be designed to incorporate real-time, interactive or remote monitoring and regulation and visual or audible indication of system pressures, chemical balances and other important variables.

US Patent:

20050183954, Aug 25, 2005

Filed:

Apr 19, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/109357

Inventors:

Robert Hitchcock - Sandy UT, US
James Sorenson - Salt Lake City UT, US

International Classification:

G01N027/26

US Classification:

204403010, 600300000

Abstract:

An implantable biosensor assembly and system includes an enzymatic sensor probe from which subcutaneous and interstitial glucose levels may be inferred. The assembly may be associated by direct percutaneous connection with electronics, such as for signal amplification, sensor polarization, and data download, manipulation, display, and storage. The biosensor comprises a miniature probe characterized by lateral flexibility and tensile strength and has a large electrode surface area for increased sensitivity. Irritation of tissues surrounding the probe is minimized due to ease of flexibility and small cross section of the sensor. Foreign body reaction is diminished due to a microscopically rough porous probe surface.