Patents Examined by Tezita Z Watts
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Patent number: 10987468Abstract: A multi-modal medicine delivery system in which some embodiments can be configured to control dispensation of medicine according to any of a plurality of delivery modes, such as by closed-loop delivery modes and open-loop delivery modes, and according to a secondary feedback loop to determine user-specific settings related to dosage delivery.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2016Date of Patent: April 27, 2021Assignee: Bigfoot Biomedical, Inc.Inventors: Bryan Mazlish, Lane Desborough
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Patent number: 10973986Abstract: A protection device for a syringe needle, having an elastomeric cap. The cap defining a housing receiving the distal portion of the body of a needle syringe. An end wall of the cap perforatable over a fraction of its thickness by the free end of the needle. The housing having a first segment of frustoconical or cylindrical shape; a cylindrical second segment for housing the distal portion of the syringe body that carries the needle, and a third segment that tapers from the second segment towards the end wall of the housing, the lateral wall provided with an annular bead arranged in the housing, at least one slot extending in a longitudinal direction across the annular bead. The second segment includes at least one axial groove that extends longitudinally over a fraction of the height of the second segment.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2014Date of Patent: April 13, 2021Assignee: APTAR STELMI SASInventors: Ghislain Fournier, Mickael Swal
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Patent number: 10967118Abstract: An automatic injection device has an insertion needle configured to be inserted into a patient and a drug container which contains a pharmaceutical product. The drug container includes a stopper. The automatic injection device also has a fluid path which fluidly connects the drug container to the insertion needle. The automatic injection device further has a drive system configured to cause parallel linear movement of the stopper to force the pharmaceutical product into the fluid path. The drive system has a driving element and a movable element. The automatic injection device additionally has electronics configured to provide a signal to the drive system to move the stopper and have means for sensing the stopper position. The movable element has an outer magnet at least partially surrounding the drug container and an inner magnet inside the drug container.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2018Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Inventors: Eyal Barmaimon, Lior Shtram, Boaz Kalisch, Ronny Bellan, Nadav Cohen, Shai Finkman, Yuval Harel
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Patent number: 10940271Abstract: The present specification relates to a syringe comprising a barrel, a plunger moveably arranged within the barrel and a plunger rod for driving the plunger, and a mechanism for providing feedback to a user as the plunger rod is moved relative to the barrel for driving said plunger such that feedback is given to a user as the plunger rod is moved relative to the barrel for driving the plunger. The plunger rod is arranged to drive the plunger such that a predetermined relative movement between at least a portion of the plunger rod and the plunger is allowed. The present specification further relates to a plunger assembly wherein a predetermined relative movement between at least a portion of the plunger rod and the plunger is allowed.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2017Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: Galderma Holding SAInventor: Anders Holmqvist
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Patent number: 10940290Abstract: Fluid delivery systems and methods of delivering an agent and treating a disorder are disclosed that include a subcutaneously implantable port having a body defining a chamber with an open top and a delivery opening and a septum coupled to the body to extend over the open top of the chamber. The systems and methods can further include an intrathecal catheter having an proximal end configured to be coupled to the port and fluidly coupled to the delivery opening of the chamber and a plug having a body with a passage to receive the intrathecal catheter therethrough. The plug can be configured to be inserted into the fascia to protect against leakage of cerebrospinal fluid.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2018Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: ALCYONE LIFESCIENCES, INC.Inventors: Deep Arjun Singh, Jonathan Freund, P J Anand, Thomas T. Washburn, Andrew William East, Elsa Chi Abruzzo
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Patent number: 10925639Abstract: Devices, methods, and systems are provided for placing an implant into a patient and removing it therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2016Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: Intarcia Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Jay S. Smith, Michael R. Cole, James M. Sellers, Scott D. Lautenbach, Amy K. Whitson, Matthew Weber
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Patent number: 10926063Abstract: The present invention is a decompression needle assembly having a needle that is removable received into to a catheter. The catheter can include a rigid portion and a deformable portion wherein the deformable portion can be multi-ported at its distal end. A one-way valve contained in a catheter hub attached to the catheter wherein the one way valve is in an open position when the needle is received in the catheter. Lateral catheter openings can be defined in the catheter and disposed adjacent to a distal end of the catheter. A plunger can be received within the needle and have an visual and auditory indicator that can be appreciated through the needle hub.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2016Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: North American Rescue, LLCInventors: Matt Cupelli, Brent Bronson, Scott Bolleter
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Patent number: 10918808Abstract: An adapter for use with an injection device includes a first end, a second end and a first longitudinal axis extending from the first end and the second end. The adapter also includes a chamber defined by a sidewall between the first end and second end and a nozzle having a passageway extending through the sidewall, the passageway having an input at the chamber, an output at an outer surface of the body and a passageway axis extending from the input to the output, the passageway axis being angularly offset from the longitudinal axis of the channel. A cartridge can include such an adapter.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2017Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: Portal Instruments, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Coats, Robert J. Dyer
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Patent number: 10906180Abstract: A method and system to monitor and autonomously configure an intravascular assembly without medical staff involvement or presence. In this solution, a robotic device is associated with an intravascular assembly, which has tubing through which fluids are delivered intravenously. Monitoring of the tubing is initiated. In response to the monitoring, an errant flow through the tubing is detected; typically, the errant flow results from one of: a kink or twist in the tubing, an air bubble in the tubing, an occlusion or clot in the tubing, and pressure variations. In response to detecting the errant flow, and in advance of an audible alarm being generated in association with the intravascular assembly, a command is then issued to the associated robotic device. The command is configured to initiate, by the robotic device, physical engagement with and mechanical manipulation of the tubing, thereby remediating the errant flow automatically.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2020Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Assignee: 123IV, Inc.Inventor: Allen B. Chefitz
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Patent number: 10893881Abstract: Systems and methods for treating a blood clot include a catheter to be inserted into a patient. The catheter is used to deliver low stability microbubbles toward the blood clot in the patient. A thrombolytic agent is delivered toward the blood clot, and ultrasonic energy is applied to the microbubbles to vibrate the microbubbles.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2015Date of Patent: January 19, 2021Assignee: University of Virginia Patent FoundationInventors: Adam Joseph Dixon, John Alexander Hossack
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Patent number: 10869966Abstract: A syringe system, piston seal systems, stopper systems, and methods for assembling and using the syringe systems. The piston seal system including a piston seal member and a piston head member. The injection system including a container, a piston seal system positioned within the container, and a stopper system coupled to an end of the container. The method of assembling an injection system, the method includes obtaining a container, a piston seal system, and a stopper system. The method also includes inserting the piston seal system into a cavity within the container. The method further includes securing the stopper system at an end of the container in an opening of the cavity. Methods of using the syringe system, piston seal systems, and stopper systems are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2016Date of Patent: December 22, 2020Assignee: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Michael Cupicha, Alexei Goraltchouk, Ian Hart, Mike Stelmah
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Patent number: 10869840Abstract: Embodiments provide swallowable devices, preparations and methods for delivering viable cells (VC) into the GI tract including GI wall tissue or other tissue site. Particular embodiments provide a swallowable device such as a capsule for delivering VC into an intestinal wall or other site. The VC can be contained within a tissue-penetrating shell disposed in the capsule that protects the VC as they pass through the GI tract until they are inserted into GI tract tissue or other location. The shell desirably has shape, size and material consistency to be contained in a swallowable capsule, delivered from the capsule into solid tissue by the application of force on the shell and biodegrade within the solid tissue to release the VC into the tissue. Within the shell or other structure the VC can be maintained in a viability-sustaining gel that preserves the viability of the VC for selected time periods.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2017Date of Patent: December 22, 2020Assignee: InCube Labs, LLCInventors: Mir Imran, Joel Harris
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Patent number: 10869971Abstract: An apparatus for use with a syringe for providing a safety syringe, the apparatus including a sheath (100; 300; 500) deployable for at least partially covering a needle (126) of the syringe; and a sheath actuator (102; 302; 502) for deploying the sheath by interaction with a sheath deployment mechanism (104; 304; 504); the sheath being configured to be stationary in relation to the needle until a syringe plunger (116; 316; 516) reaches a sheath release point on its inward stroke, and the sheath actuator being configured for deployment of the sheath on movement of the sheath actuator relative to the syringe plunger after the sheath release point.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2017Date of Patent: December 22, 2020Assignee: Owen Mumford LimitedInventor: Damian Alexander Holland
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Patent number: 10864321Abstract: An external medical device includes a fluid inlet, an inlet valve in fluid communication with the fluid inlet to control fluid flow through the fluid inlet in response to fluid inlet control signals, a fluid outlet in fluid communication with a fluid reservoir, a fluid pump configured to deliver a therapeutic fluid from the fluid reservoir through the fluid outlet in response to fluid outlet control signals, a fluid sensor configured to monitor the therapeutic fluid between the fluid pump and the fluid outlet and further configured to output sensor data corresponding to a monitored condition of the therapeutic fluid, and a control module configured to receive the sensor data and output, based on the sensor data, the fluid inlet control signals to the inlet valve and the fluid outlet control signals to the fluid pump.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2020Date of Patent: December 15, 2020Inventors: Thomas Leroy Schmitz, Jesse James Corry
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Patent number: 10864145Abstract: A male connector (1) includes a luer portion (10) connected to the upstream end of a tube (8) used in enteral feeding, and a lock portion (20) that is removably attached to the luer portion. The luer portion (10) includes a tubular male luer (11) in which a channel (17) in communication with the tube (8) is formed. The lock portion (20) has a hollow tubular shape and is open at two ends, and includes female threading (21) that opposes the male luer on the inner circumferential face of the lock portion (20). The male luer (11) is inserted into the lock portion (20). Rotation prevention mechanisms (16, 26) that engage with one another are provided on the luer portion (10) and the lock portion (20) such that the lock portion (20) does not rotate relative to the luer portion (10).Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2014Date of Patent: December 15, 2020Assignee: JMS CO., LTD.Inventors: Yasumasa Uehara, Yutaka Ueda, Kazuhiko Takimoto, Megumi Harada
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Patent number: 10857372Abstract: The present application relates to a device for treating skin using non-thermal plasma. It comprises a housing having a skin interface electrode for application to skin during treatment, a generator for generating non-thermal plasma at the skin interface electrode; and an isolating element to isolate a region surrounding said skin interface electrode other than during treatment so that non-thermal plasma generated at the skin interface electrode within said region sterilises the skin interface electrode.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2016Date of Patent: December 8, 2020Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventors: Jasper Zuidervaart, Eduard Antonius Van Der Zwan, Stephan Mooibroek, Jeroen Christian Nijdam
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Patent number: 10850068Abstract: Needle assemblies and related methods are disclosed having a needle hub with a needle, a catheter tube with a catheter hub and having the needle extending through the catheter tube; and a valve positioned in an interior cavity of the catheter hub, the valve having a first section with a first chord, a second chord, and a plurality of slits defining a plurality of flaps, a second section attached to the first section, and a third section attached to the first section; an inside edge formed on the second section and pressed against the first section; an inside edge formed on the third section and pressed against the first section; and wherein a first flow path is provided adjacent the first chord and a second flow path is provided adjacent the second chord.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2015Date of Patent: December 1, 2020Assignee: B. Braun Melsungen AGInventor: Hui Kuun Teoh
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Patent number: 10835718Abstract: A catheter device to visually identify a blood vessel may include a cannula. The cannula may include a distal tip, an elongated tubular shaft, and an inner lumen formed by the elongated tubular shaft. The cannula may also include an optical fiber, which may be disposed within the inner lumen of the cannula. The optical fiber may include a distal end and a proximal end. The optical fiber may be configured to emit light from the distal end.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2017Date of Patent: November 17, 2020Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: S. Ray Isaacson, Ralph L. Sonderegger, Jonathan Karl Burkholz
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Patent number: 10828016Abstract: According to an embodiment, the present subject matter describes a device for delivery of one or more fluids in to a target site. The fluid delivery device (100) includes a housing (105, 205), a shaft (110), which may 125 be disposed inside the housing (105, 205) to form at least one fluid chamber (115, 210) therebetween. Further, the fluid chamber (115, 210) is adapted to receive the one or more fluids. The fluid delivery device (100) further includes a plunger (120, 225) provided at a first end (125) of the housing (105, 205). The plunger (120, 225) may be coupled to the shaft (110) and may be adapted to move inside the housing (105, 205) to deliver the one or more fluids to the target site (405).Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2013Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Assignee: Secretary, Department of BiotechnologyInventors: Siraj Bagwan, Jonathan Pillai, Hanish Sharma, Pramod Garg, Govind Makharia
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Patent number: 10806917Abstract: A connector for medical fluid vessels includes a fluid-seal fitting such as a male plug defining a lumen and mating with a cooperating connector, a mechanical fastener such as a screw thread for mating with the cooperating connector, and an outer housing positioned around the plug to form an annular space. Optionally, a cap can be provided with a fluid-seal fitting such as a male plug for mating with the lumen of the connector. The connector includes one or more vent openings for drainage and air-drying of any residual fluid in the annular space when capped, as well as for breaking a vacuum to prevent fluid backflow and thus ensure more accurate dosing. In some embodiments, the vent openings are provided in the outer housing. And in some embodiments, the vent openings are provided in the cap.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2019Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: NeoMed, Inc.Inventors: Aaron N. Ingram, Benjamin Martin Davis, Mark M. Costello, Tony Doherty, John Burke