Patents by Inventor David E. Sugg

David E. Sugg 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).

  • Patent number: 9375533
    Abstract: The present embodiments provide systems and methods suitable for delivering a therapeutic agent to a target site. The systems generally comprise a container having first and second regions and a reservoir containing the therapeutic agent. A pressure source having pressurized fluid is in selective fluid communication with at least a portion of the reservoir. An outlet tube is in fluid communication with the reservoir of the container. At least one slot is formed in a lateral surface of the outlet tube at a position between first and second ends of the outlet tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: COOK MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Richard W. Ducharme, David E. Sugg, Eugene E. Skelton, Martin Bruggemann, Lyndsey Bryce
  • Publication number: 20150306317
    Abstract: The present embodiments provide systems and methods suitable for delivering a therapeutic agent to a target site. The systems generally comprise a container having first and second regions and a reservoir containing the therapeutic agent. A pressure source having pressurized fluid is in selective fluid communication with at least a portion of the reservoir. An outlet tube is in fluid communication with the reservoir of the container. At least one slot is formed in a lateral surface of the outlet tube at a position between first and second ends of the outlet tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2015
    Publication date: October 29, 2015
    Applicant: COOK MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Richard W. Ducharme, David E. Sugg, Eugene E. Skelton, Martin Bruggemann, Lyndsey Bryce
  • Patent number: 8728032
    Abstract: The present embodiments provide systems and methods suitable for delivering a therapeutic agent to a target site. The systems generally comprise a container for holding a therapeutic agent, and a pressure source configured to be placed in selective fluid communication with at least a portion of a reservoir of the container. In one embodiment, fluid from the pressure source is directed through a first region of the container in a direction towards a second region of the container. The fluid then is at least partially redirected to urge the therapeutic agent in a direction from the second region of the container towards the first region of the container and subsequently towards the target site. In alternative embodiments, the fluid from the pressure source may be directed through the second region of the container in a direction towards the first region of the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Cook Medical Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Richard W. Ducharme, David E. Sugg, Eugene Skelton, Martin Bruggemann, Lyndsey Bryce
  • Patent number: 8361054
    Abstract: The present embodiments provide apparatus and methods suitable for containing and delivering a therapeutic agent to a target site. The apparatus generally comprises at least one container for holding a therapeutic agent, and a pressure source for facilitating delivery of the therapeutic agent. In one embodiment, the pressure source may be placed in selective fluid communication with a proximal region of the container and fluid from the pressure source may flow through at least a portion of the container to urge the therapeutic agent through the container towards the target site. In an alternative embodiment, the pressure source may be selectively in fluid communication with either a first hollow tube and the container so that therapeutic agent is urged into a catheter, or with a second hollow tube and a catheter so that a fluid from the pressure source bypasses the container and enters the catheter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Cook Medical Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Richard W. Ducharme, David E. Sugg
  • Publication number: 20120116296
    Abstract: The present embodiments provide systems and methods suitable for delivering a therapeutic agent to a target site. The systems generally comprise a container for holding a therapeutic agent, and a pressure source configured to be placed in selective fluid communication with at least a portion of a reservoir of the container. In one embodiment, fluid from the pressure source is directed through a first region of the container in a direction towards a second region of the container. The fluid then is at least partially redirected to urge the therapeutic agent in a direction from the second region of the container towards the first region of the container and subsequently towards the target site. In alternative embodiments, the fluid from the pressure source may be directed through the second region of the container in a direction towards the first region of the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2012
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Inventors: Richard W. Ducharme, David E. Sugg, Eugene Skelton, Martin Bruggemann, Lyndsey Bryce
  • Patent number: 8118777
    Abstract: The present embodiments provide systems and methods suitable for delivering a therapeutic agent to a target site. The systems generally comprise a container for holding a therapeutic agent, and a pressure source configured to be placed in selective fluid communication with at least a portion of a reservoir of the container. In one embodiment, fluid from the pressure source is directed through a first region of the container in a direction towards a second region of the container. The fluid then is at least partially redirected to urge the therapeutic agent in a direction from the second region of the container towards the first region of the container and subsequently towards the target site. In alternative embodiments, the fluid from the pressure source may be directed through the second region of the container in a direction towards the first region of the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: Cook Medical Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Richard W. Ducharme, David E. Sugg, Eugene Skelton, Martin Bruggemann, Lyndsey Bryce
  • Patent number: 7959091
    Abstract: A mobile foam producing unit (10) includes a first hose and hose assembly (110) and a second hose assembly (120). Water is provided to the mobile foam producing unit (10) by a supply hose (100). A foam gun (140) provides for the dispensing of a foam. A sanitizer gun (160) provides for a sanitizing solution being dispensed with water as well as, in another mode, a rinse mode wherein only water is dispensed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Joe D. Slone, Nicolas A. Granucci, David E. Sugg
  • Publication number: 20100305505
    Abstract: The present embodiments provide systems and methods suitable for delivering a therapeutic agent to a target site. The systems generally comprise a container for holding a therapeutic agent, and a pressure source configured to be placed in selective fluid communication with at least a portion of a reservoir of the container. In one embodiment, fluid from the pressure source is directed through a first region of the container in a direction towards a second region of the container. The fluid then is at least partially redirected to urge the therapeutic agent in a direction from the second region of the container towards the first region of the container and subsequently towards the target site. In alternative embodiments, the fluid from the pressure source may be directed through the second region of the container in a direction towards the first region of the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2010
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Inventors: Richard W. Ducharme, David E. Sugg, Eugene Skelton, Martin Bruggemann, Lyndsey Bryce
  • Publication number: 20100160897
    Abstract: The present embodiments provide apparatus and methods suitable for containing and delivering a therapeutic agent to a target site. The apparatus generally comprises at least one container for holding a therapeutic agent, and a pressure source for facilitating delivery of the therapeutic agent. In one embodiment, the pressure source may be placed in selective fluid communication with a proximal region of the container and fluid from the pressure source may flow through at least a portion of the container to urge the therapeutic agent through the container towards the target site. In an alternative embodiment, the pressure source may be selectively in fluid communication with either a first hollow tube and the container so that therapeutic agent is urged into a catheter, or with a second hollow tube and a catheter so that a fluid from the pressure source bypasses the container and enters the catheter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2009
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Inventors: Richard W. Ducharme, David E. Sugg
  • Publication number: 20090194178
    Abstract: A mobile foam producing unit (10) includes a first hose and hose assembly (110) and a second hose assembly (120). Water is provided to the mobile foam producing unit (10) by a supply hose (100). A foam gun (140) provides for the dispensing of a foam. A sanitizer gun (160) provides for a sanitizing solution being dispensed with water as well as, in another mode, a rinse mode wherein only water is dispensed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2009
    Publication date: August 6, 2009
    Inventors: Joe D. Slone, Nicolas A. Granucci, David E. Sugg
  • Patent number: 7516907
    Abstract: A mobile foam producing unit (10) includes a first hose and hose assembly (110) and a second hose assembly (120). Water is provided to the mobile foam producing unit (10) by a supply hose (100). A foam gun (140) provides for the dispensing of a foam. A sanitizer gun (160) provides for a sanitizing solution being dispensed with water as well as, in another mode, a rinse mode wherein only water is dispensed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2009
    Assignee: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: Joe D. Slone, Nicolas A. Granucci, David E. Sugg
  • Publication number: 20080271279
    Abstract: A mobile foam producing unit (10) includes a first hose and hose assembly (110) and a second hose assembly (120). Water is provided to the mobile foam producing unit (10) by a supply hose (100). A foam gun (140) provides for the dispensing of a foam. A sanitizer gun (160) provides for a sanitizing solution being dispensed with water as well as, in another mode, a rinse mode wherein only water is dispensed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2007
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Inventors: Joe D. Slone, Nicolas A. Granucci, David E. Sugg