DR. ROBERT HAWES BARTLETT, MD
Radiology at Medical Center Dr, Ann Arbor, MI

5614378, Mar 25, 1997

Dec 9, 1994

8/412598

Victor C. Yang - Ann Arbor MI
Robert H. Bartlett - Ann Arbor MI
Bernhard O. Palsson - Ann Arbor MI
Minoo Javanmardian - Naperville IL

The Regents of the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor MI

C12M 100, C12N 112

435 41

A photobioreactor system for efficient oxygen production for a closed ecological life support system (CELSS) is disclosed. Special features of this system include, e. g. , the optical transmission system, uniform light distribution, continuous cycling of cells, gravity independent gas-exchange, and an ultrafiltration unit. The fiber optic based optical transmission system illuminates the reactor internally and includes a light source which is external to the reactor, preventing heat generation problems. Uniform light distribution is achieved throughout the reactor without interfering with the turbulent regime inside. The ultrafiltration unit exchanges spent with fresh media and its use results in very high cell densities, up to 10. sup. 9 cells/ml for Chlorella vulgaris. The prototype photobioreactor system may be operated in a batch and continuous mode for prolonged periods of time.

5519496, May 21, 1996

Jan 7, 1994

8/179647

Gerald D. Borgert - Northville MI
Robert J. Bartlett - Ann Arbor MI
James F. Ellison - Brighton MI

Applied Intelligent Systems, Inc. - Ann Arbor MI

G01B 1100, G01N 2188

356394

An illumination system having a lighting dome, a vertical light source, an image acquisition means, and a light controlling means, a system controller and a three-axis servo system wherein the dome is of unitary printed circuit board construction populated with a plurality of surface mounted light emitting diodes is disclosed. The dome has a first longitudinal axis and is bendable along hinges formed through the circuit board to define a partially enclosed dome having eight octants or sections, each section having an upper and lower tier portion defining a plurality of planar illumination banks, which illuminate an object from 360. degree. around the object and from predetermined angles relative to the first longitudinal axis. The vertical light source, which is a planar printed circuit board populated with surface mounted LEDs, and the beam splitter are provided for illumination of the object with light parallel to the first longitudinal axis. The planar geometry of the illumination banks and the vertical lighting source cause the LEDs to emit light rays that are substantially parallel.

5342182, Aug 30, 1994

Dec 2, 1993

8/161128

Jean P. Montoya - Ann Arbor MI
Scott I. Merz - Ann Arbor MI
Robert H. Bartlett - Ann Arbor MI

The Regents of the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor MI
Constitutional Corporation of the State of Michigan - Ann Arbor MI

F04B 4308, F16L 1108

417477R

A peristaltic pump having controlled suction. In one embodiment, the pump includes a tubing which is collapsed when the internal pressure of the tubing is equal to or less than ambient. In this state, the pump is unable to generate negative pressures. An air-tight housing may be provided over the tubing and connected to a vacuum source. Upon a vacuum being applied, the tubing is capable of controllably producing negative pressures, allowing the pump to be operated as a suction pump. In another embodiment the tubing exhibits a variable cross-sectional width.

5222880, Jun 29, 1993

Feb 25, 1992

7/841349

Jean P. Montoya - Ann Arbor MI
Scott I. Merz - Ann Arbor MI
Robert H. Bartlett - Ann Arbor MI

The Regents Of The University of Michigan - Ann Arbor MI

F04B 4308, F16L 1108

417477

A self-regulating peristaltic pump having a pumping chamber of enhanced operating life. The operating life of the tubing is improved by a combination of features including providing the tubing with a naturally collapsed passageway. The tubing is collapsed when the internal pressure of the tubing is equal to or less than ambient. In this state, the pump is unable to generate negative pressures. Upon fluid being supplied to the tubing at a pressure greater than ambient, the tubing inflates and cooperates with rollers of the pump to transmit the fluid. The pump also includes a novel means for adjusting and regulating the tension of the tubing further enhancing the operating life of the tubing.

4547186, Oct 15, 1985

Mar 7, 1983

6/472763

Robert H. Bartlett - Ann Arbor MI

A61M 100, A61M 400

604 4

A system for autotransfusion has an aspirating wand or tube coupled to a vacuum source through a reservoir for receiving aspirated blood. From that reservoir blood flows to a receiving bag in a relatively low position below the elevation of the patient. When there is sufficient blood supply in the bag, the bag is elevated from its lower position to a point higher than the patient. Blood then flows from the elevated bag by gravity through a conducting tube and a needle into the patient. When the bag is then substantially empty, it is again lowered to an elevation lower than the patient for repetition of the operation. If desired, an anticoagulant can be introduced into the aspirated blood.

2013019, Aug 1, 2013

Apr 1, 2011

13/637775

Phillip P. Chan - Cherry Hill NJ, US
Wei-Tai Young - Hillsborough NJ, US
Vincent J. Capponi - Lawrenceville NJ, US
Thomas D. Golobish - Princeton NJ, US
Robert H. Bartlett - Ann Arbor MI, US

CYTOSORBENTS CORPORATION - MONMOUTH JUNCTION NJ

A61K 31/745

424 7831, 604516

The present invention concerns methods of treating systemic, regional, or local inflammation from a patient suffering or at risk of inflammation comprising administration of a therapeutically effective dose of a sorbent that sorbs an inflammatory mediator in said patient. In some preferred embodiments, the sorbent is a biocompatible organic polymer.

5281112, Jan 25, 1994

Aug 7, 1992

7/926961

Jean P. Montoya - Ann Arbor MI
Scott I. Merz - Ann Arbor MI
Robert H. Bartlett - Ann Arbor MI

The Regents of the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor MI

F04B 4308, F16L 1108

417477

A peristaltic pump having controlled suction. In one embodiment, the pump includes a tubing which is collapsed when the internal pressure of the tubing is equal to or less than ambient. In this state, the pump is unable to generate negative pressures. An air-tight housing may be provided over the tubing and connected to a vacuum source. Upon a vacuum being applied, the tubing is capable of controllably producing negative pressures, allowing the pump to be operated as a suction pump. In another embodiment the tubing exhibits a variable cross-sectional width.

2009006, Mar 5, 2009

Jun 25, 2008

12/145763

Robert H. Bartlett - Ann Arbor MI, US
Kenneth R. Jonkman - Marne MI, US

A61M 5/32, A61M 29/00

604104, 60416411

An introducer for a blood vessel cannula has a main elongate portion adapted for insertion into a blood vessel cannula. A first end of a transition portion is adjacent to and extends from the main elongate portion. The first end of the transition portion has an outside diameter larger than an outside diameter of a second end of the transition portion. A first end of an extended portion is adjacent to and extends from the second end of the transition portion and the first end of the extended portion has an outside diameter that is larger than an outside diameter of a second end of the extended portion. A distal end portion is adjacent the second end of the extended portion and has an aperture. A lumen extends through the aperture, main elongate portion, the transition portion, the extended portion, and the distal end portion.