Blood filter having a sensor for active gas removal and methods of use

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PATENT NO 6773670
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10067434

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Apparatus and methods for removing gas from a blood handling system. A filter apparatus for monitoring and removing gas is provided comprising of a gas removal/blood filter, a sensor to sense the presence of gas, and a valve operably coupled to the sensor to evacuate gas from the apparatus when the sensor detects an accumulation of gas. When used with a previously known blood handling system, the present filter apparatus facilitates priming and the addition of additional blood handling elements during operation of the blood handling system.

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ARG MEDICAL SOLUTIONS LLC6136 FRISCO SQUARE BLVD SUITE 385 FRISCO TX 75034

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Brian, III Ben F Menlo Park, CA 7 231
Farhangnia, Mehrdad Sunnyvale, CA 27 1107
Hultquist, Kevin L Mountain View, CA 5 209
Linker, Fred I Los Altos, CA 16 683
Stringer, Steven K Santa Clara, CA 12 375

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