Method and apparatus for securely storing medical items within a thermal treatment system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8487738
APP PUB NO 20070215018A1
SERIAL NO

11688346

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A locking mechanism for thermal treatment systems (e.g., systems heating and/or cooling solutions prior to the solutions being administered to the patient) or other medical equipment according to the present invention embodiments secures medications being stored and/or thermally treated therein. The locking mechanism includes an integrated monitoring and display system to determine and indicate the status of the thermal treatment system. The monitoring and display system includes indicator lights that allow for a visual representation indicating the locked or open states of system access doors and/or an audio system or alarm for alerting medial or other personnel to the status of the locking mechanism.

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ERA SYSTEMS LLC4300 FAIR LAKES COURT FAIRFAX VA 22033

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Faries,, Jr Durward I Las Vegas, US 32 664
Hendrix, David Ashburn, US 42 2624
Heymann, Bruce R Vienna, US 75 4436

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