Joseph J West

US Patent:

52249212, Jul 6, 1993

Filed:

May 31, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/531175

Inventors:

T. Michael Dennehey - Arlington Heights IL
Joseph C. West - Lake Villa IL

Assignee:

Baxter International Inc. - Deerfield IL

International Classification:

B04B 502

US Classification:

494 18

Abstract:

A device and method are provided for separating mononuclear cells from red blood cell depleted plasma in a centrifuge blood cell separator. The device includes an inlet for receiving plasma, an area for receiving mononuclear cells, and an outlet for receiving mononuclear cell depleted plasma. The distance and flow path between the inlet and outlet being so constructed and arranged as to cause mononuclear cells to sediment out into the area for receiving the mononuclear cells and causing at least 66% of the platelets contained in the plasma to flow to and through the outlet.

US Patent:

49405438, Jul 10, 1990

Filed:

Nov 30, 1988

Appl. No.:

7/277890

Inventors:

Richard I. Brown - Northbrook IL
David E. Cerny - Crystal Lake IL
John T. Foley - Wheeling IL
Joseph C. West - Fox Lake IL

Assignee:

Baxter International Inc. - Deerfield IL

International Classification:

B01D 2126

US Classification:

210369

Abstract:

An apparatus and method of separating a component from a collected quantity of fluid. The apparatus includes a dual member centrifuge and an associated fluid flow transfer set. The transfer set has a collection container in which a quantity of fluid can be initially accumulated. The collection container is formed as a disk-shaped plastic member with an elongated generally radially extending barrier member formed therein. A component collection container is in fluid flow communication with the disk-shaped container. The method provides for centrifugation of the collection container in the dual member centrifuge thereby separating out the selected fluid component. The component can then be pumped out of the collection container into the component accumulation container. The residual fluid can be sealed in the collection container for later use. The component collection container can be separated and sealed also for later use.

US Patent:

57249881, Mar 10, 1998

Filed:

Jul 12, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/090552

Inventors:

T. Michael Dennehey - Arlington Heights IL
Joseph C. West - Lake Villa IL
James W. Yang - Vernon Hills IL

Assignee:

Baxter International Inc. - Deerfield IL

International Classification:

A61B 502
A61B 1900
A61M 560
A61M 100

US Classification:

128767

Abstract:

A bone marrow collection kit is provided comprising a collection container for receiving a bone marrow containing fluid having a body that defines an interior and an inlet opening and an outlet opening and including a prefilter that extends from the outlet opening into the interior of the collection container so that fluid must flow through the prefilter to exit the collection container through the outlet opening. A first inline filter member is coupled to the outlet opening of the collection container, the first inline filter member having a flexible plastic body that defines an interior, and an inlet opening and an outlet opening and the interior including a filter so constructed and arranged that fluid that enters the inlet opening must flow through the filter to exit the first inline filter member through the outlet opening. A container for receiving a resultant filtered bone marrow containing fluid having an interior in fluid communication with the outlet opening of the first inline filter member is also provided. Methods for processing the bone marrow and constructing the inline filter are also provided.

US Patent:

50786717, Jan 7, 1992

Filed:

Oct 12, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/598753

Inventors:

T. Michael Dennehey - Arlington Heights IL
Joseph C. West - Vernon Hills IL

Assignee:

Baxter International Inc. - Deerfield IL

International Classification:

B04B 1106

US Classification:

494 27

Abstract:

A centrifugal processing system and method introduces fluid to be processed into a centrifugation chamber, while directing the fluid away from the region of the chamber where the largest centrifugal (or "G") forces exist. The fluid is also conveyed into the force field as a generally uniform stream having reduced turbulence or being essentially free of turbulence. The system and method thereby establish, upon the entry of a high velocity fluid stream into the centrifugal field, non-turbulent and uniform flow conditions conducive to effective separation. The system and method also direct the fluid in a way the maximizes the effective surface area of the centrifugation chamber for separation. Effective separation can thereby be achieved at high inlet flow rates.

US Patent:

48062529, Feb 21, 1989

Filed:

Jan 30, 1987

Appl. No.:

7/008718

Inventors:

Richard I. Brown - Northbrook IL
David E. Cerny - Crystal Lake IL
John T. Foley - Wheeling IL
Joseph C. West - Fox Lake IL

Assignee:

Baxter International Inc. - Deerfield IL

International Classification:

B01D 2126

US Classification:

210744

Abstract:

An apparatus and method of separating a component from a collected quantity of fluid. The apparatus includes a dual member centrifuge and an associated fluid flow transfer set. The transfer set has a collection container in which a quantity of fluid can be initially accumulated. The collection container is formed as a disk-shaped plastic member with an elongated generally radially extending barrier member formed therein. A component collection container is in fluid flow communication with the disk-shaped container. The method provides for centrifugation of the collection container in the dual member centrifuge thereby separating out the selected fluid component. The component can then be pumped out of the collection container into the component accumulation container. The residual fluid can be sealed in the collection container for later use. The component collection container can be separated and sealed also for later use.

US Patent:

61897043, Feb 20, 2001

Filed:

Oct 23, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/955409

Inventors:

T. Michael Dennehey - Arlington Heights IL
Joseph C. West - Lake Villa IL
James W. Yang - Vernon Hills IL

Assignee:

Baxter International Inc. - Deerfield IL

International Classification:

B01D 2900

US Classification:

210435

Abstract:

A bone marrow collection kit is provided comprising a collection container for receiving a bone marrow containing fluid having a body that defines an interior and an inlet opening and an outlet opening and including a prefilter that extends from the outlet opening into the interior of the collection container so that fluid must flow through the prefilter to exit the collection container through the outlet opening. A first inline filter member is coupled to the outlet opening of the collection container, the first inline filter member having a flexible plastic body that defines an interior, and an inlet opening and an outlet opening and the interior including a filter so constructed and arranged that fluid that enters the inlet opening must flow through the filter to exit the first inline filter member through the outlet opening. A container for receiving a resultant filtered bone marrow containing fluid having an interior in fluid communication with the outlet opening of the first inline filter member is also provided. Methods for processing the bone marrow and constructing the inline filter are also provided.

US Patent:

49368206, Jun 26, 1990

Filed:

Sep 5, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/404008

Inventors:

T. Michael Dennehey - Arlington Heights IL
Stanley J. Pernic - Round Lake IL
Joseph C. West - Vernon Hills IL

Assignee:

Baxter International Inc. - Deerfield IL

International Classification:

B04B 1102

US Classification:

494 1

Abstract:

A centrifugal processing system for cultured cellular suspensions comprises a reservoir for pooling a desired volume of the cellular suspension from a plurality of individual containers in which the cellular suspension have been cultured. A centrifugation chamber is provided operative in response to centrifugal force for separating the cellular suspension into a cellular component and a supernatant. Fluid is conveyed from the reservoir into the centrifugation chamber at a high flow rate exceeding 1 liter per minute. The cellular component and supernatant are collected from the centrifugation chamber.

US Patent:

20190092401, Mar 28, 2019

Filed:

Sep 26, 2018

Appl. No.:

16/142706

Inventors:

- Columbus OH, US
Zachary Zezinka - Naperville IL, US
Joseph D. West - Richwood OH, US
Albert Terrence Conlisk - Columbus OH, US

International Classification:

B62D 35/00
F15D 1/12

Abstract:

An apparatus for reducing aerodynamic drag on a tractor-trailer includes a panel configured to extend along a length of the trailer, the panel having first and second ends and being contoured along a lengthwise direction of the panel from the first end to the second end. Another apparatus includes a panel including a base and an array of rib-like protrusions extending outwardly from the base. Another apparatus includes a panel including an inner portion and an outer portion coupled to each other along first and second seams to define a cavity and including an air inlet for allowing air influx into the cavity from free-stream air flow during transit of the tractor-trailer to transition the panel from a retracted state to a deployed state. When in the deployed state, the panel is configured to alter an external topography of the tractor-trailer.