John Kevin Bruce

US Patent:

7725168, May 25, 2010

Filed:

Oct 23, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/551792

Inventors:

Charles S. Neer - Cincinnati OH, US
Jonathan D. Gibbs - Mason OH, US
John Kevin Bruce - Burlington KY, US
Robert J. Ziemba - Cincinnati OH, US
David M. Brooks - Cincinnati OH, US
James R. Small - Beavercreek OH, US
Gary S. Wagner - Independence KY, US

Assignee:

Mallinckrodt Inc. - Hazelwood MO

International Classification:

A61M 5/00

US Classification:

600432

Abstract:

A contrast media injection system includes detects the absolute position of the syringe ram using a non-contact sensor. A series of magnets and Hall-Effect sensors may be used or an opto-reflective system. Illuminated knobs that are connected to the drive mechanism for the syringe ram rotate with the drive and provide visual feedback on operation through the illumination. Analog Hall-Effect sensors are used to determine the presence or absence of magnets that identify the type of faceplate being used. The faceplates include control electronics, connected to the powerhead through connectors, which may be interchangeably used by the two faceplates. The faceplate electronics include detectors for automatically detecting the capacity of pre-filled syringes. Additional features include using historical data to provide optimum pressure limit values during an injection protocol, a removable memory device for storing and transferring information such as injection protocols and injector statistics, and password protection of such protocols.

US Patent:

8180434, May 15, 2012

Filed:

Jan 14, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/013647

Inventors:

Jonathan D. Gibbs - Mason OH, US
John Kevin Bruce - Burlington KY, US
Robert J. Ziemba - Cinncinnati OH, US
David M. Brooks - Cincinnati OH, US

Assignee:

Mallinckrodt LLC - Hazelwood MO

International Classification:

A61B 6/00

US Classification:

600432

Abstract:

A contrast media injection system detects the absolute position of the syringe ram using a non-contact sensor. A series of magnets and Hall-Effect sensors may be used or an opto-reflective system. Illuminated knobs that are connected to the drive mechanism for the syringe ram rotate with the drive and provide visual feedback on operation through the illumination. Analog Hall-Effect sensors are used to determine the presence or absence of magnets that identify the type of faceplate being used. The faceplates include control electronics, connected to the powerhead through connectors, which may be interchangeably used by the two faceplates. The faceplate electronics include detectors for automatically detecting the capacity of pre-filled syringes. Additional features include using historical data to provide optimum pressure limit values during an injection protocol, a removable memory device for storing and transferring information such as injection protocols and injector statistics, and password protection of such protocols.

US Patent:

8277416, Oct 2, 2012

Filed:

Mar 7, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/073902

Inventors:

Jonathan D. Gibbs - Mason OH, US
John Kevin Bruce - Burlington KY, US
Robert J. Ziemba - Cincinnati OH, US
David M. Brooks - Cincinnati OH, US
Gary S. Wagner - Independence KY, US

Assignee:

Mallinckrodt LLC - Hazelwood MO

International Classification:

A61M 1/00
A61B 6/00

US Classification:

604151, 600431

Abstract:

A contrast media injection system includes detects the absolute position of the syringe ram using a non-contact sensor. A series of magnets and Hall-Effect sensors may be used or an opto-reflective system. Illuminated knobs that are connected to the drive mechanism for the syringe ram rotate with the drive and provide visual feedback on operation through the illumination. Analog Hall-Effect sensors are used to determine the presence or absence of magnets that identify the type of faceplate being used. The faceplates include control electronics, connected to the powerhead through connectors, which may be interchangeably used by the two faceplates. The faceplate electronics include detectors for automatically detecting the capacity of pre-filled syringes. Additional features include using historical data to provide optimum pressure limit values during an injection protocol, a removable memory device for storing and transferring information such as injection protocols and injector statistics, and password protection of such protocols.

US Patent:

8562563, Oct 22, 2013

Filed:

Aug 17, 2009

Appl. No.:

13/056177

Inventors:

Geoffrey S. Strobl - Williamsburg OH, US
Chad M. Gibson - Westerville OH, US
John K. Bruce - Burlington KY, US

Assignee:

Mallinckrodt LLC - Hazelwood MO

International Classification:

A61M 37/00

US Classification:

604131

Abstract:

A power injector syringe clamp assembly () is disclosed. This clamp assembly () includes a first clamp member () and a second clamp member (), where at least one of these clamp members () is movable to provide open and closed configurations for the clamp assembly (). The clamp assembly () also includes at least one RFID reader antenna for communicating with at least one RFID tag () on a power injector syringe (), at least when positioned within the clamp assembly ().

US Patent:

20060079765, Apr 13, 2006

Filed:

Oct 13, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/964003

Inventors:

Charles Neer - Cincinnati OH, US
Jonathan Gibbs - Mason OH, US
John Bruce - Burlington KY, US
Robert Ziemba - Cincinnati OH, US
David Brooks - Cincinnati OH, US
James Small - Beavercreek OH, US
Gary Wagner - Independence KY, US

International Classification:

A61M 5/00

US Classification:

600432000, 604151000

Abstract:

A contrast media injection system includes detects the absolute position of the syringe ram using a non-contact sensor. A series of magnets and Hall-Effect sensors may be used or an opto-reflective system. Illuminated knobs that are connected to the drive mechanism for the syringe ram rotate with the drive and provide visual feedback on operation through the illumination. Analog Hall-Effect sensors are used to determine the presence or absence of magnets that identify the type of faceplate being used. The faceplates include control electronics, connected to the powerhead through connectors, which may be interchangeably used by the two faceplates. The faceplate electronics include detectors for automatically detecting the capacity of pre-filled syringes. Additional features include using historical data to provide optimum pressure limit values during an injection protocol, a removable memory device for storing and transferring information such as injection protocols and injector statistics, and password protection of such protocols.

US Patent:

20090163803, Jun 25, 2009

Filed:

Mar 3, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/396596

Inventors:

Charles S. Neer - Cincinnati OH, US
Jonathan D. Gibbs - Mason OH, US
John Kevin Bruce - Burlington KY, US
Robert J. Ziemba - Cincinnati OH, US
David M. Brooks - Cincinnati OH, US
James R. Small - Beavercreek OH, US
Gary S. Wagner - Independence KY, US

Assignee:

Mallinckrodt Inc. - Hazelwood MO

International Classification:

A61B 6/00

US Classification:

600432

Abstract:

A contrast media injection system includes detects the absolute position of the syringe ram using a non-contact sensor. A series of magnets and Hall-Effect sensors may be used or an opto-reflective system. Illuminated knobs that are connected to the drive mechanism for the syringe ram rotate with the drive and provide visual feedback on operation through the illumination. Analog Hall-Effect sensors are used to determine the presence or absence of magnets that identify the type of faceplate being used. The faceplates include control electronics, connected to the powerhead through connectors, which may be interchangeably used by the two faceplates. The faceplate electronics include detectors for automatically detecting the capacity of pre-filled syringes. Additional features include using historical data to provide optimum pressure limit values during an injection protocol, a removable memory device for storing and transferring information such as injection protocols and injector statistics, and password protection of such protocols.

US Patent:

60478527, Apr 11, 2000

Filed:

Oct 30, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/183755

Inventors:

Michael G. Evans - Cincinnati OH
Johnny B. Strunk - Walton KY
John K. Bruce - Florence KY

Assignee:

Waddington North America, Inc. - Chelmsford MA

International Classification:

B65D 4126
A47G 1922

US Classification:

220793

Abstract:

A hot beverage lid having thermal protective flex-guards or flaps extending from opposite sides of a cover portion of the lid for protecting a consumer's fingers from heat emanating from the side of a cup. A first flap extends a first distance from under a drinking opening having sufficient area for a thumb. A second flap extends a second distance which is greater than the first flap from the opposite side of the lid and has sufficient area for at least two fingers. Each flap is contoured to conform to the curvature or the sidewall of the cup and each flap comprises swirled rib embossing for improved retention against fingers holding the cup. The top of the cover portion is concave with a hole in the center to allow liquid spillage to reenter the cup. Also, a channel surrounding the base of a circular plateau on top of the cover of the lid is provided for collecting fluid spillage.

US Patent:

60707550, Jun 6, 2000

Filed:

Jul 20, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/357497

Inventors:

Michael G Evans - Cincinnati OH
John Kevin Bruce - Florence KY

Assignee:

Waddington North America, Inc. - Covington KY

International Classification:

B65D 4126
A47G 1922

US Classification:

220793

Abstract:

A disposable plastic lid with folding side tabs for holding and drinking from hot beverage cups. The lid is applied in the usual fashion to the pre-filled beverage cup. A shorter tab adjacent the drinking spout accommodates the user's thumb. A longer tab opposite the spout accommodates a multi-finger opposing grip. There is a additional top side finger grip in the lid opposite the drinking spout. The side tabs are attached by two point hinge mechanisms with a slit running between the hinge points along the radius of the flange dividing the tab from the flange. The flange retains its full diameter about the circumference of the lid. The tabs are pre-formed with a raised rib pattern and shaped to fit the curvature of the sidewall of the cup. The two point hinge allows the tabs to be folded down and inward below the lid flange into contact with the sidewall of the cup, providing thermal insulation to the user's grip. The two point hinge mechanism and conforming sidetab minimizes structure protruding beyond that of the lid flange.