Conrad Harold Boettger

US Patent:

54643996, Nov 7, 1995

Filed:

May 25, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/067394

Inventors:

Conrad H. Boettger - Hesston KS

Assignee:

St. Francis Research Institute - Wichita KS

International Classification:

A61M 2500

US Classification:

604283

Abstract:

A quick-connect, needleless coupling assembly configured to shield its critical areas from contamination by environmental surfaces has a pair of interlocking, flow-through male and female components which may be used as part of a larger medicinal liquid therapy system. The male component has a generally rigid, blunt, open-ended cannula which is recessed with respect to a surrounding concentrically spaced collar so that the open end of the cannula is protected against contact from environmental surfaces which might otherwise contaminate the cannula. The female component has a socket which receives the male cannula to place the two components into liquid flow communication with one another. In the preferred form of the invention, the two components are threadably interlocked with one another, the female component being provided with an internal depressible valve stem which is operated by the rigid cannula when the components are threaded together, thereby opening an anti-back flow check valve within the female component.

US Patent:

53555392, Oct 18, 1994

Filed:

Jan 19, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/005825

Inventors:

Conrad H. Boettger - Hesston KS

Assignee:

St. Francis Research Institute - Wichita KS

International Classification:

A47C 2100
F17L 300

US Classification:

55031

Abstract:

A clamping assembly (10) is provided for releasably connecting a mobile support stand (52) with a patient transport device such as a gurney (54), in order to allow patient transfer with the support stand while eliminating the need for extra transport personnel. The clamping assembly (10) preferably includes a pair of opposed, laterally spaced apart jaws (20, 22) interconnected by a central bight section (24). A pair of oppositely extending elongated connection elements (14, 16) are secured to the opposed faces of the bight section (24), and permit the clamping assembly to be releasably and pivotally inserted into a tubular section (66) conventionally provided as a part of the gurney (54). A clamping screw (18) is threadably received by one of the jaws (20) and cooperates with the opposed jaw (22) for securely clamping the upright standard (60) of the pole unit (52) within the clamping assembly (10).

US Patent:

58272445, Oct 27, 1998

Filed:

Aug 23, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/701836

Inventors:

Conrad H. Boettger - Hesston KS

Assignee:

Via Christi Research Inc. - Wichita KS

International Classification:

A61M 2500

US Classification:

604283

Abstract:

A quick-connect, needleless coupling assembly configured to shield its critical areas from contamination by environmental surfaces has a pair of interlocking, flow-through male and female components which may be used as part of a larger medicinal liquid therapy system. The male component has a generally rigid, blunt, open-ended cannula which is recessed with respect to a surrounding concentrically spaced collar so that the open end of the cannula is protected against contact from environmental surfaces which might otherwise contaminate the cannula. The female component has a socket which receives the male cannula to place the two components into liquid flow communication with one another. In the preferred form of the invention, the two components are threadably inter-locked with one another, the female component being provided with an internal depressible valve stem which is operated by the rigid cannula when the components are threaded together, thereby opening an anti-back flow check valve within the female component.

US Patent:

52594998, Nov 9, 1993

Filed:

Dec 10, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/989545

Inventors:

Conrad H. Boettger - Hesston KS

Assignee:

St. Francis Research Institute - Wichita KS

International Classification:

B65D 8558
A61J 100

US Classification:

206232

Abstract:

An improved method and apparatus designed to facilitate the dispensing and inventory control of medications is provided, preferably in the form of a book (16) containing a plurality of transparent bags (10-14). Each of the bags (10-14) holds one or more multiple-dosage cards (32-36) including a plurlaity of transparent, frangible, single dosage form-holding compartments (38). Each bag is moreover provided with medication and dosage form information (25), preferably along a side marginal edge thereof. A record sheet (52) is also provided which includes reference markings (54) for each of the medications and dosage forms contained within a respective bag (10-14), along with spaces (56) for noting periodic usage of each dosage form of each different medication. Periodic inventory control is accomplished by counting the individual dosage forms of each medication through the outer transparent bags (10-14) and the compartments (38), and correlating the counted number of each dosage form of each medication with the inventory control record 52.

US Patent:

53239083, Jun 28, 1994

Filed:

Aug 6, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/103405

Inventors:

Conrad H. Boettger - Hesston KS

Assignee:

St. Francis Research Institute - Wichita KS

International Classification:

A61J 100

US Classification:

206532

Abstract:

An improved method and apparatus designed to facilitate the dispensing and inventory control of medications is provided, preferably in the form of a book (16) containing a plurality of transparent bags (10-14). Each of the bags (10-14) holds one or more multiple-dosage cards (32-36) including a plurality of transparent, frangible, single dosage form-holding compartments (38). Each bag is moreover provided with medication and dosage form information (25), preferably along a side marginal edge thereof. A record sheet (52) is also provided which includes reference markings (54) for each of the medications and dosage forms contained within a respective bag (10-14), along with spaces (56) for noting periodic usage of each dosage form of each different medication. Periodic inventory control is accomplished by counting the individual dosage forms of each medication through the outer transparent bags (10-14) and the compartments (38), and correlating the counted number of each dosage form of each medication with the inventory control record 52.

US Patent:

54273382, Jun 27, 1995

Filed:

Oct 19, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/139210

Inventors:

Shirley M. Garrett - Derby KS
Conrad H. Boettger - Hesston KS

Assignee:

St. Francis Research Institute - Wichita KS

International Classification:

F16L 322

US Classification:

248 681

Abstract:

An organizing device (10) is provided for use in hospitals, in order to maintain plural patient care lines (e. g. , transducer lines (50) and intravenous infusion lines (52)) in a separate, individually identified, easy to use relationship. The device (10) includes an elongated, rigid base plate (12) having upstanding wall sections (14); the wall sections (14) include axially spaced apart, differently configured openings (34, 36) for receiving different patient care lines (50, 52). The base plate (12) also has a surface (28) for receiving line-identifying information thereon. A level indicator (16), viewable from both sides of the device (10), is provided in order to facilitate proper setup of transducer lines (50). The device (10) is preferably of unitary and integral synthetic resin construction, and is of a length to span the distance between upstanding hospital bed rails (58), thereby permitting releasable connection of the device (10) to a hospital bed.

US Patent:

61559911, Dec 5, 2000

Filed:

Jul 1, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/345486

Inventors:

Thomas R. Beat - Wichita KS
Conrad H. Boettger - Wichita KS
Joe A. Carrithers - Wichita KS

Assignee:

Via Christi Research, Inc. - Wichita KS

International Classification:

A61B 500

US Classification:

600573

Abstract:

A small volume blood collection apparatus and method. A capillary tube has an end cap on each end thereof. Each end cap has a passage formed therethrough, a plug for selectively closing the passage and a flexible arm extending between the plug and a base portion of the end cap. A Luer surface is defined on each end cap.

US Patent:

58107932, Sep 22, 1998

Filed:

Sep 27, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/719706

Inventors:

Conrad H. Boettger - Hesston KS

Assignee:

Via Christi Research, Inc.

International Classification:

A61M 2500

US Classification:

604284

Abstract:

A quick-connect, needleless coupling assembly configured to shield its critical areas from contamination by environmental surfaces has a pair of interlocking, flow-through male and female components which may be used as part of a larger medicinal liquid therapy system. The male component has a generally rigid, blunt, open-ended cannula which is recessed with respect to a surrounding concentrically spaced collar so that the open end of the cannula is protected against contact from environmental surfaces which might otherwise contaminate the cannula. The female component has a socket which receives the male cannula to place the two components into liquid flow communication with one another. In the preferred form of the invention, the two components are threadably interlocked with one another, the female component being provided with an internal depressible valve stem which is operated by the rigid cannula when the components are threaded together, thereby opening an anti-back flow check valve within the female component.