Patents Examined by Erich G Herbermann
  • Patent number: 11690787
    Abstract: A drug transfer adapter includes a body having a first end and a second end positioned opposite the first end, a transfer spike extending from the body and defining an opening, with the transfer spike configured to pierce a closure of a container, a connector extending from the body, and a securing member extending from the body. The securing member has a first side and a second side positioned opposite the first side, with the first side of the securing member including an adhesive surface configured to secure the body to a container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventor: Frank Lee
  • Patent number: 11679018
    Abstract: A lid for an ostomy implant is provided. A base includes an attachment means for attachment to the implant and a sliding part. The sliding part is arranged such that when the sliding part is slid along a first sliding route, the sliding part causes the lid to be attachable to or detachable from the implant, and when the sliding part is slid along a second sliding route, the sliding part causes the lid to open, for evacuating a stoma to which the ostomy implant is connected, and closed, for preventing leaks from the stoma, while the lid remains attached to the implant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: OSTOMYCURE AS
    Inventors: Benedict Brönnimann, Mats Erik Kindahl Cardell, Erik Elwing, Kristoffer Apelstedt, Daniel Abrahamsson
  • Patent number: 11679177
    Abstract: Polymeric compositions, methods, and delivery devices for inhibiting bleeding are disclosed. The method includes applying a dried material topically to a wound site, where the material may include a cross-linked biologically compatible polymer which forms a hydrogel when exposed to blood and where the material may not include an active agent such as thrombin. A spring-loaded delivery device as described herein may be used to apply the dried material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignees: Baxter International Inc., Baxter Healthcare SA
    Inventors: John Barry, Paul Sanders, Rahul Singh, Krishnakumarsinh H. Parmar, Ben Ko, Stephanie Klunk
  • Patent number: 11672645
    Abstract: The techniques of this disclosure generally relate to an assembly including a single multibranch stent device. The single multibranch stent device includes a main body, a proximal coupling extending radially from the main body, and a distal coupling extending radially from the main body. The main body, the proximal coupling, and the distal coupling are permanently coupled to one another and the single multibranch stent device is a single piece. By forming the single multibranch stent device as a single piece, the single multibranch stent device can be deployed in a single deployment thus simplifying the deployment procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith Perkins, Zachary Borglin, Mark Stiger, Julie Benton, Steven Claessens, Travis Rowe, Mark Young
  • Patent number: 11666696
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides tubes of the draining of liquid from enterostomies. In accordance with aspects and embodiments, an enterostomy tube is provided for draining liquid stool from the gastrointestinal tract, the enterostomy tube having a flared, internal end with scalloped edges and openings around the circumference to enhance collection and an ovular balloon to better fit within the intestinal tract.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Inventor: Ellen McGrath
  • Patent number: 11660227
    Abstract: A surgical infant diaper. The surgical infant diaper includes a flexible body having an interior layer and an exterior layer, wherein the flexible body further includes a front portion, a rear portion, and a central portion therebetween. The flexible body is movable between an open position and a closed position, wherein the closed position an upper opening and a pair of leg openings are defined. A central aperture extends through the front portion, wherein the central aperture is positioned to receive a penis of the wearer therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Inventor: Timothy Camerl
  • Patent number: 11660120
    Abstract: A visualized surgical assembly is provided, characterized in that the visualized surgical assembly includes a disposable drainage tube and a functional tube for providing visualization function, the disposable drainage tube and the functional tube are connected detachable along the axial of the tube body, and the functional tube is provided with a self-destructive part for cutting the disposable drainage tube. A corresponding endoscope is also provided. The visualized surgical assembly is a combination structure of the disposable drainage tube and the functional tube which can provide visualization function. The disposable drainage tube can removable connect with the functional tube, and the functional tube can be repeated disinfection, which can reduce the cost and avoid the risk of cross infection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: SHANGHAI OUTAI MEDICAL EQUIPMENT CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Rui Xu, Suping Liu, Zhujun Tang, Tong Zhao, Lei Cen, Yungui Liu, Xukai Wang, Qiang Cheng
  • Patent number: 11654229
    Abstract: A wound irrigation device including a container with an opening along the outer surface of the container and a nozzle assembly coupled to the container and configured to selectively allow the liquid to exit the container when pressure is applied to the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: Indiana University Research and Technology Corporation
    Inventor: Brian Sloan
  • Patent number: 11648101
    Abstract: Embodiments related to surgical anchors are described. In some embodiments, a surgical anchor may include a selectively removable blocker which may prevent one or more barbs of the surgical anchor from engaging with adjacent tissue until the selectively removable blocker is removed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: Davol Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas Pine
  • Patent number: 11648152
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a wound treatment apparatus employing hydrophobic and hydrophilic dressing materials and/or coating of the layers of a wound dressing. In some embodiments, the hydrophobic and hydrophilic dressing materials and/or coating controls the migration of fluid within the wound dressing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew PLC
    Inventors: John Philip Gowans, William Kelbie, Stephanie Jane Noble
  • Patent number: 11648137
    Abstract: This invention provides a stent graft transport device that can perform not only automatic rotational angle adjustment by means of self-alignment, but also smooth and easy transportation. The stent graft transport device transports a stent graft to a lesion part along a guide wire that is inserted into the inside of a blood vessel beforehand. The stent graft transport device includes a posture control member that is provided with a through bore through which the guide wire slidably passes in a curved state in one direction. The stent graft transport device is also characterized in that the posture control member is shorter than the stent graft and is mounted on a distal end part of the stent graft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: PTMC INSTITUTE
    Inventor: Kanji Inoue
  • Patent number: 11648034
    Abstract: A device, an instrument and a belt for tying the cervix are provided. The device includes the belt and the instrument. The belt is used to tie the cervix. The instrument includes a first outer pipe, a second outer pipe and two fork structures. The first outer pipe and the second outer pipe are rotatable to each other. The two fork structures are connected individually to corresponding axial ends of the first outer pipe and the second outer pipe, respectively, and insert into the belt detachably.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Chih-Wen Yang, Po-Jen Cheng, Ting-Hsuan Chen, Tseng-Huang Liu
  • Patent number: 11642152
    Abstract: A cannula holder capable of securing a cannula to the holder at the time of piercing work, and easily removing the cannula from the holder using tweezers or the like. The cannula holder, to which a piercing needle for piercing an eyeball and a cannula are attached when attaching the cannula used in ophthalmic operations to the eyeball, includes claw portions that are formed on a front end of the cannula holder and which press sides of the cannula either at positions where said claw portions face each other or from multiple directions. A depression may be provided in a side of the front end of the cannula holder, allowing visibility of a part of a back end of the cannula from the depression.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: MANI, Inc.
    Inventors: Etsuo Murakami, Masanori Oshino
  • Patent number: 11644026
    Abstract: A device for aspirating body fluids and for supplying a substance to a human or animal body is defined. The device comprises a first pump (8) for the aspiration of the body fluids, and a second pump (3), or a coupling element (76?) for connecting a second pump (3?) in order to convey the substance to the body by means of the second pump (3, 3?). Moreover, the device comprises a drive (70, 70?) for driving the first pump (8). The same drive (70, 70?) which serves to drive the first pump (8) also serves to drive the second pump (3, 3?).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: MEDELA HOLDING AG
    Inventor: Hilmar Ehlert
  • Patent number: 11642285
    Abstract: Dual vial adapter assemblages having a triple component construction as follows: a first vented female vial adapter for telescopic mounting on a drug vial, a second vented female vial adapter for telescopic mounting on a liquid vial and a tubular liquid transfer coupler for coupling the first vented female vial adapter and the second vented female vial adapter for establishing a dual sealed lumen arrangement therebetween. The dual sealed lumen arrangement includes a central sealed liquid lumen for gravitational flow of liquid contents from a liquid vial to a drug vial and a sealed air lumen radial outward from the central sealed liquid lumen for venting air displaced from the drug vial to the liquid vial for assisting the gravitational flow of liquid contents by creating a closed system between the liquid vial and the drug vial.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: WEST PHARMA. SERVICES IL, LTD.
    Inventors: Igor Denenburg, Amir Lev, Uri David
  • Patent number: 11628089
    Abstract: An applicator for ophthalmic solutions in single-dose containers includes a structure, an oval rim, a container attachment portion, a hollow and flat support base, and additional features. The structure with open spaces is for inserting, removing, and pressing the single-dose container and allowing the label and the contents of the container to be viewed. The oval rim has a concave upper lip and a concave lower lip to facilitate the positioning of the applicator at an angle between 30 and 60° with respect to a horizontal plane. The features of the applicator enable the device to be used easily, ergonomically, comfortably, and ensure a safe use of the single-dose container in applications after the first use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Inventor: Alejandro Gamboa Burgos
  • Patent number: 11622860
    Abstract: A device for percutaneous venous valve repair generally including a catheter and a retractable and extendable member for deploying an object that affixes a portion of a venous valve leaflet to an adjacent vein wall. A related method for percutaneous venous valve repair is revealed to include percutaneously inserting a device as described herein into a peripheral vasculature of a living subject so as to affix at least a portion of a leaflet of a venous valve to an adjacent vein wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Inventors: Joseph Martin Griffin, Paul Quentin Escudero
  • Patent number: 11622770
    Abstract: In some aspects, the present disclosure provides a delivery device for delivering a detachable medical implant that comprises an elongated delivery member and a first engagement portion. The first engagement portion comprises a first proximal-facing surface, a first distal-facing surface, and a first lumen that is configured to accommodate an activation wire, wherein at least 50% of a surface area of the first proximal-facing surface is angled away from a proximal end of the first engagement portion. In other aspects, the present disclosure provides a medical delivery system comprising: such a delivery device; an implantable device comprising a medical device portion and a second engagement portion, the second engagement portion comprising a second lumen configured to accommodate an activation wire, a second proximal-facing surface and a second distal-facing surface; and an activation wire. Other aspects pertain to methods of medical device delivery using such a medical delivery system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: James Anderson, David Raab, Derek Sutermeister, Cass Hanson, Timothy Ostroot
  • Patent number: 11612385
    Abstract: Systems and methods for delivering a device for regulating blood pressure between a patient's left atrium and right atrium are provided. The delivery apparatus may include a first catheter, a hub having one or more engagers disposed thereon configured to releasably engage with a first expandable end of the shunt in a contracted delivery state within a lumen of a sheath, and a second catheter extending through a center lumen of the first catheter and the hub, wherein the first catheter, the hub, and the second catheter are independently moveable relative to the sheath. The inventive devices may reduce left atrial pressure and left ventricular end diastolic pressure, and may increase cardiac output, increase ejection fraction, relieve pulmonary congestion, and lower pulmonary artery pressure, among other benefits. The inventive devices may be used, for example, to treat subjects having heart failure, pulmonary congestion, or myocardial infarction, among other pathologies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: V-Wave Ltd.
    Inventors: Nir Nae, Lior Rosen, Ye'ela Scop, Neal Eigler, Erez Rozenfeld
  • Patent number: 11607346
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are several embodiments of a wound treatment apparatus employing a wound dressing for negative pressure wound therapy and methods of using the same. Some embodiments are directed to improved wound dressing to be applied to a wound site, for example a wound dressing including a three-dimensional filter element, and methods of using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew PLC
    Inventors: Benjamin Gardner, Samuel John Mortimer, Neill John Rawson