Ronald M Klatz

US Patent:

52344053, Aug 10, 1993

Filed:

May 19, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/886041

Inventors:

Ronald M. Klatz - Chicago IL
Robert M. Goldman - Chicago IL

International Classification:

A61M 2100

US Classification:

604 24

Abstract:

An apparatus, for resuscitating the brain as a result of ischemic and anoxic injury where the patient survives neurologically intact, includes an oxygen source, a fluid reservoir, a heat exchanger, a pump, and removable catheter lines. The fluid solution may be delivered into the patient's circulatory system and ultimately to the brain by pumping, sufficient pressure from the oxygen source, or by a combination of pumping and oxygen pressure. Embodiments employing preoxygenated solution are also disclosed.

US Patent:

59068337, May 25, 1999

Filed:

May 22, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/447224

Inventors:

Ronald M. Klatz - Chicago IL

International Classification:

A61K 926

US Classification:

424468

Abstract:

A nutritional supplement contains plural parts. Each of the plural parts is chronologically appropriate for its scheduled time of consumption. The nutritional supplement is contained in a palatable base, for example, a food bar which masks any unpleasant taste or texture of the nutrient. The nutritional supplement may contain any one or several nutrients including drugs, vitamins, herbs, hormones, enzymes and/or other nutrients in chronologically appropriate dosages in each part or sub-part.

US Patent:

58272224, Oct 27, 1998

Filed:

Jun 7, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/484601

Inventors:

Ronald M. Klatz - Chicago IL
Robert M. Goldman - Chicago IL

Assignee:

Life Resuscitation Technologies, Inc. - Chicago IL

International Classification:

A61M 2100

US Classification:

604 52

Abstract:

The invention discloses a method for treating brain and associated nervous tissue injury. The invention also discloses a method for preserving organs in brain-dead humans or cadavers which allows additional time for the organs to remain viable such that they may be harvested for subsequent transplantation. Also disclosed is a method for organ preservation which employs body cavity perfusion. The methods include the introduction of temperature-controlled solutions to slow the metabolism of the brain, associated nervous tissue or organ(s) to inhibit degeneration thereof. A device which performs these methods is also disclosed. The device includes a fluid reservoir, an oxygen source, a heat exchanger and removable catheter lines.

US Patent:

59138858, Jun 22, 1999

Filed:

May 23, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/447812

Inventors:

Ronald M. Klatz - Chicago IL
Robert M. Goldman - Chicago IL

Assignee:

Life Science Holdings, Inc. - Chicago IL

International Classification:

A61F 710

US Classification:

607104

Abstract:

This invention discloses a device and a method for resuscitating the brain as result of ischemic and anoxic injuries whereby the patient survives neurologically intact. The device includes a head enveloping helmet and neck supporting back plate with interconnected hollow cavities to allow chilled fluid from an activated coolant source to pass therethrough and subsequently chill the brain and upper spinal column. Once chilled, the brain's metabolism is slowed whereby resuscitation efforts can continue while neurologic damage is minimized. The method includes placing and adjusting the helmet on the patient's head, placing the back plate under the patient's neck and into abutment with the helmet, connecting the helmet to the coolant source and activating the coolant source.

US Patent:

53953142, Mar 7, 1995

Filed:

Jun 1, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/069916

Inventors:

Ronald M. Klatz - Chicago IL
Robert M. Goldman - Chicago IL

Assignee:

Life Resuscitation Technologies, Inc. - Chicago IL

International Classification:

A61M 2100

US Classification:

604 24

Abstract:

The invention discloses a method for preserving organs in brain-dead humans or cadavers which allows additional time for the organs to remain viable such that they may be harvested for subsequent transplantation. The method includes the steps of catheterizing the vessels or tissues around the organ sought to be preserved, introducing a temperature controlled solution to cool the organ to inhibit degenerative metabolism, oxygenating the organ and inhibiting free radicle damage. The temperature controlled organ preservation solution includes perfluorocarbons, antioxidants, tissue damage reversing and protecting agents, carrier vehicles, diluents, nutrients, and anti-coagulating agents. A device which performs this method is also disclosed. This device includes a fluid reservoir, an oxygen tank, a heat exchanger and removable catheter lines.

US Patent:

59272732, Jul 27, 1999

Filed:

Mar 7, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/813330

Inventors:

Michael G. Federowicz - Rancho Cucamonga CA
Ronald M. Klatz - Chicago IL

Assignee:

Life Resuscitation Technologies, Inc. - Chicago IL

International Classification:

A62B 3700
A61M 1500
A61M 1600

US Classification:

12820024

Abstract:

A method and apparatus utilize liquid ventilation to increase the efficacy of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The method involves replacing gas in the lungs with an oxygen and carbon dioxide carrying liquid to eliminate the decreased pumping efficiency of the heart seen during conventional or active compression-decompression (ACD) closed-chest CPR. A further advantage during ACD-CPR is the ability to perform liquid ventilation without a mechanical respirator. A further advantage is provided by supplying a continuous flow of liquid (or gaseous) ventilation medium throughout the entire chest compression/re-expansion cycle, dramatically accelerating both gas exchange and cooling or warming of the patient or animal subject.

US Patent:

RE364606, Dec 21, 1999

Filed:

May 1, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/070795

Inventors:

Ronald M. Klatz - Chicago IL
Robert M. Goldman - Chicago IL
Michael G. Federowicz - Riverside CA

Assignee:

Life Science Holdings, Inc. - Chicago IL

International Classification:

A61M 3700

US Classification:

604 26

Abstract:

The invention discloses a method for providing circulation, usually when it has substantially decreased or ceased, such as during cardiac arrest. The method includes the steps of intubating the airway of a patient, to provide access to the lungs. The air and other material in the lungs is then evacuated. A liquid breathing solution is then infused into the lungs, expanding the lungs such that the lungs compress the heart and great vessels, to generate cardiac outflow and ultimately circulation. A device that performs this method is also disclosed.

US Patent:

57096546, Jan 20, 1998

Filed:

Jun 7, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/480256

Inventors:

Ronald M. Klatz - Chicago IL
Robert M. Goldman - Chicago IL

Assignee:

Life Resuscitation Technologies, Inc. - Chicago IL

International Classification:

A61M 2100

US Classification:

604 24

Abstract:

The invention discloses methods for preserving organs in brain-dead humans or cadavers which allows additional time for the organs to remain viable such that they may be harvested for subsequent transplantation. This invention also discloses methods for preserving and/or resuscitating organs in live (nonbrain-dead) patients, allowing for additional time to stabilize the patient's condition. The methods include the steps of instrumentizing (e. g. , catheterizing, cannulating, injecting, etc. ) the vessels or tissues around the organ, or the organ itself sought to be preserved and/or resuscitated, the body cavity, or cavities of the body, and introducing a temperature-controlled solution to preserve and/or resuscitate the organ(s). The temperature-controlled organ preservation solution includes components such as oxygen carrying agents, antioxidants, tissue damage reversing and protecting agents, carrier vehicles, diluents, nutrients, and anti-coagulating agents. A device which performs this method is also disclosed.