HUGH FRANKLIN SMISSON
Medical Practice at Pine St, Macon, GA

2008014, Jun 12, 2008

Dec 10, 2007

11/953557

Hugh F. Smisson - Macon GA, US
David C. Field - Snellville GA, US
Paul Gombar - Powder Springs GA, US
Paul Gombar - Winder GA, US
Richard Griffith - Covington GA, US
Joseph Suarez - Atlanta GA, US
Brandi Bohleber - Macon GA, US

TRIMAX MEDICAL MANAGEMENT, INC. - Macon GA

A61B 17/58

606280, 606246

A sternal closure device is provided, comprising a first plate having a bone fixation region with at least one countersunk aperture for receiving a fastening means for affixing the first plate to one side of the sternum, and a locking region with at least one protruding aligning member; a second plate having a bone fixation region with at least one countersunk aperture for receiving a fastening means for affixing the second plate to the opposite side of the sternum, and a locking region dimensioned to contact at least a portion of the locking region of the first plate; and a rotating member that engages with the aligning member(s) on the first plate for holding the first and second plates together to secure the opposite sides of the sternum. The first and second plates can be separated by reversibly disengaging the rotating member from the aligning member(s).

2008014, Jun 19, 2008

Aug 7, 2007

11/835095

Hugh F. Smisson - Macon GA, US
Richard G. Cartledge - Fort Lauderdale FL, US
David C. Field - Snellville GA, US
William J. Jaecklein - Ormond Beach FL, US
Michael L. Koltz - Jacksonville FL, US
Harvey A. Lewis - Port Orange FL, US
Bradford J. Rainier - DeLand FL, US
Roland T. Stafford - Ormond Beach FL, US

SMISSON-CARTLEDGE BIOMEDICAL LLC - Macon GA

A61M 31/00, A61M 1/00

604 67, 604122

A pump system selectably controls the temperature, flow rate, flow volume, and flow pressure of a fluid being infused into a patient's body. The pump system includes a cartridge and components that removably connect with a pump housing and corresponding components, providing simple attachment of the cartridge to the pump housing. The pump housing includes a pressure sensor, a bubble detector, and a temperature sensor on a first side of the pump housing, and an engaging actuator and a central controller. The cartridge includes on a first side a heat exchanger, a pressure receptor correspondingly aligned with the pressure sensor, and a detector interface correspondingly aligned with the bubble detector and temperature sensor. Upon aligning the cartridge with the pump housing and actuating the engaging actuator, the pressure receptor communicates with the pressure sensor and the detector interface aligns with the bubble detector and temperature sensor.

2008015, Jul 3, 2008

Aug 7, 2007

11/835125

Hugh F. Smisson - Macon GA, US
Richard G. Cartledge - Fort Lauderdale FL, US
David C. Field - Snellville GA, US
Michael L. Koltz - Jacksonville FL, US
Frederick J. York - Longwood FL, US

SMISSON-CARTLEDGE BIOMEDICAL LLC - Macon GA

F28F 7/00, H05B 3/02, H05B 3/08, H05B 3/54, F25B 21/02, F25B 21/04

165185, 219538, 219541, 219528, 62 32, 62 33

A heat exchange system selectably controls the temperature of a fluid being delivered to a patient's body by a pump device. The heat exchange system includes a thermal element and a heat exchanger that is removably coupled under pressure to the thermal element. The heat exchanger includes a first half made from thermally conductive material that correspondingly mates with the thermal element, a second half made from thermally conductive material opposite the first half, and an internal heat exchange zone existing between the first half and the second half, wherein fluid flows therethrough. The thermal element of the heat exchange system may controllably and safely warm and/or cool the fluid prior to delivery.

2004005, Mar 25, 2004

Mar 6, 2003

10/383117

Richard Cartledge - Macon GA, US
Hugh Smisson - Macon GA, US
Jeffery Brown - North Logan UT, US

Smisson-Cartledge Biomedical LLC

A61M001/00

604/151000, 604/067000, 604/253000

A rapid infusion system for the intravenous delivery of fluids at standard and rapid flow rates. The system includes a pump assembly, a drive assembly to power the pump, and a fluid containment system that keeps the infused fluid out of direct contact with the pump assembly and that is preferably disposable and removable. In one embodiment the drive assembly includes a differential drive that interacts with more than one motor. In one embodiment, the pump assembly includes a roller pump and the pump chamber is a collapsible, preformed tube that is preferably attached to a pump cartridge frame. Optionally, the system includes a self-leveling drip chamber and the fluid containment system is disposable and includes a pump cartridge containing the drip chamber and the pump chamber, I.V. tubing, outlet infusion tubing, and a heater cartridge.

2006021, Sep 21, 2006

Apr 27, 2005

11/115452

Hugh Smisson - Macon GA, US
Richard Cartledge - Hollywood FL, US
John Iaconis - Monroeville PA, US
Jeffrey Jerrell - Greenfield WI, US
John Christensen - Hamilton OH, US
Michael Koltz - Ormond Beach FL, US
Frederick York - Longwood FL, US
Bradford Rainier - DeLand FL, US

A61F 7/12

604113000, 604122000

The present invention relates to a system for increasing the temperature of a fluid being infused into a patient's body while the infusion is taking place. The present invention also provides for improved monitoring of air in the infusion system such to prevent the introduction of air into the patient's body receiving the fluid infusion. The present invention also provides for a system pump which provides a variable flow rate that serves a vast amount of infusion needs and purposes. A disposable cartridge in accordance with the present invention will allow for the efficient transfer of heat energy to the fluid being infused into the patient's body. The cartridge will further ensure that deleterious amounts of air will not be introduced into the patient's body.

8425486, Apr 23, 2013

Nov 23, 2009

12/624122

Hugh F. Smisson - Macon GA, US
David C. Field - Snellville GA, US
Christopher W. Menard - Macon GA, US
Brandi L. Bohleber - Macon GA, US
Hiywot Yilma - Atlanta GA, US

Smisson-Cartledge Biomedical LLC - Macon GA

A61B 19/00

604406

Described is a collapsible fluid reservoir that may be expanded during use and collapsible to lie substantially flat when not in use. According to one embodiment, a collapsible fluid reservoir can include a substantially non-rigid container having a substantially open proximal end and a substantially sealed distal end opposite the proximal end defining a cavity therein, wherein the distal end includes at least one fluid outlet port extending therethrough. The collapsible fluid reservoir can also include a substantially rigid cap affixed to the proximal end of the non-rigid container and including at least one fluid inlet port extending therethrough and in fluid communication with the cavity.

2006021, Sep 21, 2006

Mar 17, 2005

11/082260

Hugh Smisson - Macon GA, US
Richard Cartledge - Hollywood FL, US
John Iaconis - Monroeville PA, US
Jeffrey Jerrell - Greenfield WI, US
John Christensen - Hamilton OH, US
Michael Koltz - Ormond Beach FL, US
Frederick York - Longwood FL, US
Bradford Rainier - DeLand FL, US

A61M 1/00

604122000

The present invention relates to a system for increasing the temperature of a fluid being infused into a patient's body while the infusion is taking place. The present invention also provides for improved monitoring of air in the infusion system such to prevent the introduction of air into the patient's body receiving the fluid infusion. The present invention also provides for a system pump which provides a variable flow rate that serves a vast amount of infusion needs and purposes. A disposable cartridge in accordance with the present invention will allow for the efficient transfer of heat energy to the fluid being infused into the patient's body. The cartridge will further ensure that deleterious amounts of air will not be introduced into the patient's body.

2006029, Dec 28, 2006

Jun 5, 2006

11/422199

Hugh SMISSON - Macon GA, US
David FIELD - Snellville GA, US
Paul GOMBAR - Winder GA, US
Rich GRIFFITH - Covington GA, US

A61F 2/30

606069000

The present invention discloses a device and method to establish and maintain bone stabilization and enhance post-operative healing in a surgical site, such as the cervical spine of a patient, with reduced risk of erosion or other injury to adjacent anatomic structures from extrusion of surgical fasteners, such as bone screws. The surgical stabilization system according to the present invention provides for the secure plating of structures such as adjacent vertebral bodies with allowance for selective postoperative motion of the surgical fasteners used to secure the plate. Such motion imparts benefit from increased translational response and remodeling in the course of bone healing, thus resulting in strengthened fusion.

2008001, Jan 17, 2008

Jul 11, 2007

11/776280

Richard Cartledge - Hollywood FL, US
Hugh Smisson - Macon GA, US
Jeffery Brown - North Logan UT, US

SMISSON-CARTLEDGE BIOMEDICAL LLC - Macon GA

A61M 5/142

604151000

A rapid infusion system for the intravenous delivery of fluids at standard and rapid flow rates. The system includes a pump assembly, a drive assembly to power the pump, and a fluid containment system that keeps the infused fluid out of direct contact with the pump assembly and that is preferably disposable and removable. In one embodiment the drive assembly includes a differential drive that interacts with more than one motor. In one embodiment, the pump assembly includes a roller pump and the pump chamber is a collapsible, preformed tube that is preferably attached to a pump cartridge frame. Optionally, the system includes a self-leveling drip chamber and the fluid containment system is disposable and includes a pump cartridge containing the drip chamber and the pump chamber, I.V. tubing, outlet infusion tubing, and a heater cartridge.

D447558, Sep 4, 2001

Apr 14, 2000

D/121936

Richard G. Cartledge - Macon GA
Hugh F. Smisson - Macon GA
Jeffery O. Brown - North Logan UT

Smisson-Cartledge Biomedical, LLC - Macon GA

2402

D24111