Goran E Enhorning

6814936, Nov 9, 2004

Jul 3, 2000

09/609918

Goran Enhorning - Buffalo NY, 14222

B01L 302

422100, 422104, 7386401, 7386411, 7386413, 7386491

A pipette assembly ( ) having a suction device ( or ) and a small volume disposable tip ( ) having a capacity with a range of 0. 1 l to 2. 0 l, the disposable tip being removably secured to the suction device. The suction device is provided with a female tip receiver ( or ) which receives a disposable male tip ( ). The tip is in the form of a short piece of extruded tubing. The tubing has a very small i. d. , for example 0. 3 mm. It is preferably formed of TeflonÂ, or another hydrophobic material.

56858434, Nov 11, 1997

Apr 19, 1995

8/423461

Goran E. Enhorning - Buffalo NY

The Research Foundation of State University of New York - Amherst NY

A61M 3100
A61M 100

604 54

Apparatus for performing broncho-alveolar lavage and method of using the apparatus using relatively low known pressures which may avoid damage, such as overexpansion and rupture of airways and alveoli, when too high a pressure is used. The apparatus includes a closed barrel device for receiving a predetermined quantity of broncho-alveolar lavage fluid, apparatus for applying a predetermined pneumatic pressure upon the upper surface of the broncho-alveolar lavage fluid, and a catheter, the distal end of which may be properly positioned in the portion of a patient's lung to be lavaged. The pressure applying apparatus includes a closed compartment forming an air chamber, and a fluid containing first bladder mounted within the air chamber, the air chamber being in communication with the closed air space in the barrel device above the lavage fluid. The hydraulic pressure applying device is a second bladder in an open container in fluid connection with the first bladder. In use, it is now only necessary to raise the open container a certain height above the closed container to cause fluid to flow from the second bladder to the first bladder pressurizing the air chamber.

48007501, Jan 31, 1989

Jun 10, 1987

7/061122

Goran Enhorning - Buffalo NY

G01N 1302

73 644

A device for accurately displacing a fluid within a chamber. The device includes a barrier wall (38) which separates the fluid (12) to be displaced from another fluid, a rod (32) and a concentric elastomeric tube (34) disposed about the rod and passing through an aperture in the barrier wall, securing structure (58) which secures the ends of the elastomeric tube (34) about the rod (32), a resilient annular element (44) carried by a cavity (48) formed within the barrier wall, and structure to compress the resilient element so that it is forced radially inwardly to seal the resilient tube about the rod. The space between the rod (32) and the tube (34) to either side of the resilient element (44) is filled with a lubricant.

49708929, Nov 20, 1990

Nov 15, 1989

7/437060

Goran E. Enhorning - Buffalo NY

G01N 1302

73 644

A method and apparatus for determining if a surfactant will keep a narrow passageway open. The apparatus includes a glass tube having first and second end portions and an intermediate necked-down portion including a relatively narrow center and tapered first and second sections to either side of the relatively narrow center. In accordance with the method, a small quantity of fluid, for example one microliter, is placed within the necked-down portion to form a column of fluid. A pressure transducer is associated with a closed portion of the tube to one side of the column. The column of fluid is then slowly forced through the necked-down portion and the pressure is recorded. By continuing the process even after the column of fluid has passed the necked-down portion, it is possible to determine whether or not the fluid will adhere to the surface of the glass tube or re-form into a column of liquid. If the later happens, it is also possible to determine the surface tension of the fluid.

50078941, Apr 16, 1991

Feb 10, 1989

7/309383

Goran Enhorning - Buffalo NY

A61F 200

600 29

A female incontinence device inserted into the vagina for supporting the vaginal tissue on each side of the upper urethra so that the tissue therebetween will be stretched like a hammock and will offer counter pressure to sudden increases in intra-abdominal pressure such as during coughing, sneezing, laughing and physical exercise thereby preserving continence. The device includes an annular inflatable body section having an aperture extending therethrough, means for inflating and deflating the body section and two projections attached to the body section for supporting the tissue of the vaginal wall lateral and adjacent to each side of the urethra therebetween. The inflating and deflating means includes a tubing extending from the body section, and a valve housed within the tubing for regulating the flow of air into and out of the body section.

56368704, Jun 10, 1997

Oct 25, 1994

8/329956

Goran Enhorning - Buffalo NY

The Research Foundation of State University of New York - Amherst NY

G01B 310
G01B 302

283 2

This invention provides a system for management of data collected over the course of a pregnancy which allows the physician to make better use of patient data in the ascertainment and treatment of potentially pathological conditions and which facilitates transfer of patient data to computer memory. The system includes a chart upon which a data point are indicated by placement of a mark relative to a vertical measurement axis and a horizontal gestational week time axis. Data expressed on the chart provide a retrospective graphical representation of developmental progress through the date of the most recent entry. Data from the chart may be transferred into computer memory with a laser scanner. A marking implement to facilitate scanning is also included.

52244903, Jul 6, 1993

Oct 4, 1991

7/771724

George R. Allen - Grand Island NY
David M. DiSabito - Clarence NY
Goran Enhorning - Buffalo NY

Graphic Controls Corporation - Buffalo NY

A61B 5103

128775

A non-invasive, disposable, self-adjusting tocodynamometer (10) for monitoring uterine contractions of a patient during pregnancy, labor, and delivery The tocodynamometer includes a pressure-sensitive, fluid. filled bellows (20) responsive to changes in the hardness of the uterus during contractions The bellows has one face which projects into the patient's soft tissue in the abdomen and adjacent the uterus, rending the tocodynamometer sensitive even for obese patients. A plate (22) supports the bellows and provides structure for attaching the tocodynamometer to the patient. A wall (30) formed on the plate receives the bellows as it is compressed during use. A conduit (14) connects the bellows to a pressure transducer (12) which, in turn, is connected to a monitor (16). The bellows, conduit, and pressure transducer form a closed system containing the working fluid.