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Kevin J Rackers

from Jackson, TN

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  • 41 Autumnwood Cv, Jackson, TN 38305 (901) 668-9523
  • 7483 Summerhill Dr, Summerfield, NC 27358 (336) 644-0685
  • 7438 Summerhill Dr, Summerfield, NC 27358
  • Austin, TX
  • San Marcos, TX
  • Greensboro, NC
  • Minden, LA

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Position: Professional/Technical

Education

Degree: Graduate or professional degree

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Kevin Rackers
President
AUTOMATION TECHNIQUES, INC
Whol Industrial Equipment Business Services Engineering Services · Misc General Purpose Machinery Mfg
3703-B Alliance Dr, Greensboro, NC 27407
3703 Alliance Dr, Greensboro, NC 27407
(336) 294-6223

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Us Patents

Liquid Warming Device With Basin

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US Patent:
7128275, Oct 31, 2006
Filed:
Aug 23, 2005
Appl. No.:
11/209283
Inventors:
Patrick Kammer - Greensboro NC, US
Kevin Joseph Rackers - Summerfield NC, US
Assignee:
C Change Surgical LLC - Winston-Salem NC
International Classification:
F27D 11/00
A61B 18/14
A61F 7/12
G05D 23/12
US Classification:
236 1C, 604114, 219441, 219442
Abstract:
A liquid warming device for heating sterile fluids in a removable basin is described with emphasis on the properties of the basin interaction with the liquid warming device and with a drape that works with the basin to maintain a sterile field above the drape and the top of the basin. The interactions between a temperature sensor and a temperature well integrated in the removable basin are disclosed. Also disclosed are various desirable aspects for a control system for a liquid warming device are provided.

Liquid Warming System

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US Patent:
7441714, Oct 28, 2008
Filed:
Sep 27, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/529770
Inventors:
Patrick Kammer - Greensboro NC, US
Kevin Joseph Rackers - Summerfield NC, US
Assignee:
C Change Surgical LLC - Winston-Salem NC
International Classification:
F27D 11/00
A61B 18/14
A61F 7/12
G05D 23/12
US Classification:
236 1C, 604114, 219441, 219442
Abstract:
A liquid warming device for heating sterile fluids in a removable basin is described with emphasis on the properties of the basin interaction with the liquid warming device and with a drape that works with the basin to maintain a sterile field above the drape and the top of the basin. The interactions between a temperature sensor and a temperature well integrated in the removable basin are disclosed. Also disclosed are various desirable aspects for a control system for a liquid warming device are provided.

Basin For Use In Liquid Warming Device

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US Patent:
7459657, Dec 2, 2008
Filed:
Aug 23, 2005
Appl. No.:
11/209442
Inventors:
Patrick Kammer - Greensboro NC, US
Kevin Joseph Rackers - Summerfield NC, US
Assignee:
C Change Surgical LLC - Winston-Salem NC
International Classification:
A61B 19/00
A61F 7/00
F27D 11/00
US Classification:
219385, 219429, 219430, 219432, 219435, 604114
Abstract:
A liquid warming device for heating sterile fluids in a removable basin is described with emphasis on the properties of the basin interaction with the liquid warming device and with a drape that works with the basin to maintain a sterile field above the drape and the top of the basin. The interactions between a temperature sensor and a temperature well integrated in the removable basin are disclosed. Also disclosed are various desirable aspects for a control system for a liquid warming device are provided.

Heating Element For Liquid Warming Device

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US Patent:
7560667, Jul 14, 2009
Filed:
Aug 23, 2005
Appl. No.:
11/209430
Inventors:
Patrick Kammer - Greensboro NC, US
Kevin Joseph Rackers - Summerfield NC, US
Assignee:
C Change Surgical LLC - Winston-Salem NC
International Classification:
A61B 19/00
A61F 7/00
F27D 11/00
H05B 3/36
US Classification:
219432, 219430, 219433, 219439, 219528, 219549, 600114
Abstract:
This disclosure provides examples of innovations for a heating pad to be used with heating removable basins or drapes containing sterile fluid. When used with a sterile basin, it is desirable for the pad to deform to conform to the irregular surface on the bottom of the basin. It is also desirable for the pad to have a low thermal mass so that the pad is more responsive to the control system.

Open Access Sleeve For Heated Fluid Units

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US Patent:
7854387, Dec 21, 2010
Filed:
Mar 17, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/378531
Inventors:
Patrick Kammer - Greensboro NC, US
Kevin Joseph Rackers - Summerfield NC, US
Mark Martel - Belews Creek NC, US
Todd Cassidy - Mocksville NC, US
Assignee:
C Change Surgical LLC - Winston-Salem NC
International Classification:
G05D 23/12
F27D 11/00
H05B 3/00
US Classification:
236 1C, 219430, 219433, 219480, 604291
Abstract:
A series of implementations of open access sleeves for holding one or more closed containers of sterile fluid for use in medical procedures are disclosed. The open access sleeves may be adapted to provide heat to maintain the containers of sterile fluid above the ambient air temperature of the room. The provision of heat may be controlled by a control system. The control system may use a temperature measurement device to obtain a temperature representative of the container of sterile fluid and of the sterile fluid in the container. The access sleeve may be included in a device for maintaining an open volume of sterile fluid within a range of a target temperature to maintain the closed containers of sterile fluid at a temperature near target temperature for open volume of sterile fluid.

Method And Apparatus For Producing Slush For Surgical Use

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US Patent:
7874167, Jan 25, 2011
Filed:
Jun 3, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/477635
Inventors:
Patrick Kammer - Greensboro NC, US
Kevin Joseph Rackers - Summerfield NC, US
Assignee:
C Change Surgical LLC - Winston-Salem NC
International Classification:
F25C 1/00
US Classification:
62 68, 62342, 624575, 366220, 366209, 366218
Abstract:
Methods and apparatus for producing saline slush for surgical applications. Producing surgical saline slush in a slush bottle that is a rigid or semi-rigid, high integrity, sturdy container that resists punctures and leaks to better maintain a sterile barrier and does not rely on having an external object placed in the fluid to mix the slush. Slush is agitated by rotating the slush bottle within a slush bottle carriage around an axis of rotation. Agitation of the slush may be increased by including an agitation feature such as at least one fin in one or more sidewalls of the slush bottle. The rotating slush bottle is chilled. One variation is to keep the sterile saline in a flexible container and tumble the flexible container in a rotating slush bottle. Other variations are suggested.

Methods Using A Draped Liquid Warming Device

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US Patent:
7903957, Mar 8, 2011
Filed:
Jul 7, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/168590
Inventors:
Patrick Kammer - Greensboro NC, US
Kevin Joseph Rackers - Summerfield NC, US
Assignee:
C Change Surgical LLC - Winston-Salem NC
International Classification:
A01K 63/06
F27D 11/00
US Classification:
392444, 219441
Abstract:
A liquid warming device for heating sterile fluids in a removable basin is described with emphasis on the properties of the basin interaction with the liquid warming device and with a drape that works with the basin to maintain a sterile field above the drape and the top of the basin. The interactions between a temperature sensor and a temperature well integrated in the removable basin are disclosed. Also disclosed are various desirable aspects for a control system for a liquid warming device.

Cell Sample Preparation Method And Apparatus

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US Patent:
8119363, Feb 21, 2012
Filed:
May 2, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/114155
Inventors:
Ernest A. Knesel - Greensboro NC, US
Bradley W. Knesel - Kernersville NC, US
Joel C. Dry - McLeansville NC, US
Kevin J. Rackers - Summerfield NC, US
Benjamin A. Perrot - Greensboro NC, US
Assignee:
CellSolutions, LLC - Greensboro NC
International Classification:
C12Q 1/08
US Classification:
435 40, 435 71
Abstract:
An apparatus and method for automatic thin-layer cell sample slide preparation without requiring human intervention are disclosed. According to one embodiment, a cell sample is measured to derive a cell sample measurement. An estimation of total cellularity of the cell sample is determined based upon the cell sample measurement. A differential volume of diluent is dispensed to the cell sample based upon the estimation of total cellularity of the cell sample to form a cell suspension. In one embodiment, a differential volume of the cell suspension and a differential volume of cell adherent may be combined based upon the estimation of total cellularity of the cell sample to form a cell mixture. A differential volume of the cell suspension or cell mixture (if an adherent is mixed with the cell suspension) is dispensed onto a surface of a sample slide.
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