Patents by Inventor David Coambs

David Coambs has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20080197626
    Abstract: The invention relates to a coupling device for coupling a patient-side medical line to an equipment-side medical line. The device includes two parts, one fluidly coupled to each medical line. One of the parts provides both a detachable coupling that detaches when subjected to a sufficient separation force and a secure locking mechanism that requires manual separation. The detachable coupling is a breakaway connection adapted for connecting the two parts together. The secure locking mechanism provides the option of using the part to attach to corresponding secure locks of other coupling devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2001
    Publication date: August 21, 2008
    Inventors: David Coambs, Bridget Adele Wright
  • Publication number: 20070066965
    Abstract: A coupling device for coupling a patient-side medical line to an equipment-side medical line. The device includes two parts, one fluidly coupled to each medical line, and each part having a seal that seals the respective medical line when the parts are disconnected. When the parts are connected, the seals unseal the medical lines so as to establish fluid communication between the medical lines. The parts are connected together by way of a coupling that detaches when subjected to a sufficient separation force. The coupling may be a snap-fit mechanism incorporating a rounded protrusion and a rounded groove that pull apart under a sufficient force. The coupling device provides for a safety breakaway feature while sealing both medical lines when disconnected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2004
    Publication date: March 22, 2007
    Inventors: David Coambs, Bridget Wright
  • Publication number: 20050015075
    Abstract: A coupling device for coupling a patient-side medical line to an equipment-side medical line. The device includes two parts, one fluidly coupled to each medical line, and each part having a seal that seals the respective medical line when the parts are disconnected. When the parts are connected, the seals unseal the medical lines so as to establish fluid communication between the medical lines. The parts are connected together by way of a coupling that detaches when subjected to a sufficient separation force. The coupling may be a snap-fit mechanism incorporating a rounded protrusion and a rounded groove that pull apart under a sufficient force. The coupling device provides for a safety breakaway feature while sealing both medical lines when disconnected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2003
    Publication date: January 20, 2005
    Applicant: B & D Research and Development Inc.
    Inventors: Bridget Wright, David Coambs