Brierton
Dennis M. Brierton, Queen Creek, AZ US
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20110020090 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CARGO LOADING SYSTEM - Disclosed herein is a unique system providing for the quick and efficient movement of cargo such as pallets, containerized loads, and the like while providing enhanced safety measures to reduce or eliminate some of the injuries that are typically associated with cargo transport. By deploying a cargo transport system constructed from a fiberglass cargo loading grid with one or more cargo restraining latches, the movement of cargo within the trailer or bed of the truck can be more efficiently restrained, thereby minimizing inadvertent exposure of personnel to accidents associated with the movement of the cargo and damage to the cargo during transport. The cargo restraining latch is a spring-loaded, multi-fingered mechanism that is selectively and removably inserted into a portion of the cargo transport system, thereby restraining any undesired movement of the cargo. Additionally, certain embodiments of the cargo transport system comprise a plurality of hinged folding panels with handles, providing an apparatus that is portable and reconfigurable, allowing for maximum flexibility. | 01-27-2011 |
Mark Brierton, Cary, IL US
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20140034230 | FLUID FLOW CONDUITS AND APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND JOINING FLUID CONDUITS - Fluid flow conduits ( | 02-06-2014 |
20140077488 | FLUID FLOW CONDUITS AND APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND JOINING FLUID CONDUITS - Fluid flow conduits and apparatus and methods for joining the conduits, preferably in a sterile manner, are disclosed. Each conduit has a polymeric open end that is sealed by a sealing member that may include a heating element. The polymeric end material is melted, the sealing members are moved to expose the melted open ends of the conduits and the ends are brought together to form a fused or welded connection between the conduits. | 03-20-2014 |
Mark J. Brierton, Cary, IL US
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20110086752 | DYNAMICALLY BALANCED CHAMBER FOR CENTRIFUGAL SEPARATION OF BLOOD - A blood separation chamber for rotation about an axis comprises a low-G wall and a high-G wall extending about the axis in a spaced apart relationship to define between them a separation channel. The separation channel includes axially spaced first and second ends. The first end of the separation channel defines at least one generally arcuate recessed region and at least one radial wall within the recessed region sized and positioned so as to aid in balancing the blood separation chamber during rotation about the axis. | 04-14-2011 |
20130341291 | MEMBRANE SEPARATION DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS EMPLOYING SAME AND DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A membrane separation device is disclosed along with systems and methods employing the device in blood processing procedures. In one embodiment, a spinning membrane separator is provided in which at least two zones or regions are created in the gap between the membrane and the shell, such that mixing of the fluid between the two regions is inhibited by a radial rib associated with the membrane that decreases the gap between the membrane and the shell to define two fluid regions, the ridge isolating the fluid in the two regions to minimize mixing between the two. Automated systems and methods are disclosed for separating a unit of previously collected whole blood into components, such as concentrated red cells and plasma, for collecting red cells and plasma directly from a donor in a single pass, and for cell washing. Data management systems and methods and priming methods are also disclosed. | 12-26-2013 |
20140010738 | MEMBRANE SEPARATION DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS EMPLOYING SAME AND DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A membrane separation device for use in blood processing procedures is disclosed. In one embodiment, a spinning membrane separator is provided in which at least two zones or regions are created in the gap between the spinning membrane and the shell, such that mixing of the fluid between the two regions is inhibited by a radial rib or ridge associated with the spinning membrane that decreases the gap between the spinning membrane and the shell to define two fluid regions, the ridge isolating the fluid in the two regions to minimize mixing between the two. Automated systems and methods are disclosed for separating a unit of previously collected whole blood into selected blood components, such as concentrated red cells and plasma, for collecting red cells and plasma directly from a donor in a single pass, and for cell washing. Data management systems and methods and priming methods are also disclosed. | 01-09-2014 |
20140066281 | BLOOD BAG SYSTEMS FOR SEPARATION OF WHOLE BLOOD AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The present disclosure relates generally to systems for processing a unit of whole blood into its components while the unit is still in the centrifuge. The system comprises a container holding whole blood and one or more satellite bags or containers that are installed into a holder, which is then inserted into a bucket of the centrifuge. Tubes interconnect the containers, one or more of which are preferably installed into clamping mechanisms resident in the holder. The holder further preferably includes sensing means, such as optical sensors, to sense the location of the interfaces between the separated layers of the whole blood that result from rotation of the centrifuge. | 03-06-2014 |
Mark Joseph Brierton, Cary, IL US
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20090120505 | FLUID FLOW CONTROLLER - A flow controller includes a housing having central portion and finger-gripping portions on either side of said central portion. The housing defines an interior flow path and includes a breakable member at least partially positioned within the interior flow path of the housing to prevent the passage of fluid through the flow path. The breakable member includes a stem integrally molded to a tubular member. The finger-gripping portions have a cross sectional area greater than the cross sectional area of the central portion. The central portion includes a wall having a selected thickness. | 05-14-2009 |
20100294693 | CONTAINERS AND COMPONENTS THEREOF FOR USE IN THE MEDICAL INDUSTRY AND METHODS TO MANUFACTURE THE SAME - Containers and components thereof for use in the medical industry and methods to manufacture the same are described. An example tab for use with a medical container includes opposing sheets sealed to define an open ended chamber into which a port is to be at least partially positioned. The port is to enable access to the medical container. The tab includes a tear seal defined by each of the opposing sheets and a first guide positioned on a first side of each of the tear seals. The tab includes a second guide positioned on a second side of each of the tear seals, wherein the first and second guides are to enable a tear to propagate substantially between the guides and adjacent the tear seals. | 11-25-2010 |