Patents by Inventor Eric J. VanMiddendorp
Eric J. VanMiddendorp 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).
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Patent number: 11771859Abstract: An apparatus to remove liquid from a ventilation system can include a housing, a first port extending into an interior volume of the housing and a second port extending toward the first tube, into the interior volume, separated from the first port by a gap that is at least 5 mm in length, such that ventilating fluid transfers from the first port to the second while secretions and condensate escape through the gap, to be trapped in the housing. The first port joins with a ventilator. The second port joins with an intubation tube coupled to a tracheostomy or endotracheal tube. An extraction port is in a floor of the housing so that accumulated liquids in the housing can drain downward and out the extraction port, while minimizing positive end expiratory pressure loss in the ventilation system, and without exposing caregivers to biological material in the drained liquid.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2020Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignees: COREWELL HEALTH INNOVATIONS LLC, GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY, KENDALL COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN OF FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITYInventors: John P. Farris, Casey S. McKellar, Hannah N. Gorenflo, Jonathan T. Moroney, Angelo Fusco, Travis L Dusendang, Kristina H. Emery, Eric J. VanMiddendorp, Chad M. Huizenga, Nelson C. Edward Schrader
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Publication number: 20220288340Abstract: A medical tube holder comprising a face frame assembly, a strap assembly, a holding assembly and an adapter clip. The face frame assembly has a central member with a base with a first end and a second end, and an attachment rail extending therefrom between the ends. The strap assembly is attachable to the face frame assembly and is configured to extend about the head of a patient so as to secure the face frame assembly. The holding assembly includes a base plate, with an arm extending from a proximal end of the base plate and terminating at a transverse channel. The transverse channel is slidably movable along the attachment rail to attach the holding assembly to the face frame. The adapter clip includes a block member attachable to a medical tube, and, is attached to the holding assembly so as to define a maximum spacing therebetween.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2021Publication date: September 15, 2022Inventors: Eric J. VanMiddendorp, Mark C. Celmer, Jason L. Barr, Vaughn R. Gerber, Daniel W. Karadsheh, Laure J. Kuipers-Alverson
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Publication number: 20200405989Abstract: An apparatus to remove liquid from a ventilation system can include a housing, a first port extending into an interior volume of the housing and a second port extending toward the first tube, into the interior volume, separated from the first port by a gap that is at least 5 mm in length, such that ventilating fluid transfers from the first port to the second while secretions and condensate escape through the gap, to be trapped in the housing. The first port joins with a ventilator. The second port joins with an intubation tube coupled to a tracheostomy or endotracheal tube. An extraction port is in a floor of the housing so that accumulated liquids in the housing can drain downward and out the extraction port, while minimizing positive end expiratory pressure loss in the ventilation system, and without exposing caregivers to biological material in the drained liquid.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2020Publication date: December 31, 2020Applicants: Spectrum Health Innovations LLC, Grand Valley State University, Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State UniversityInventors: John P. Farris, Casey S. McKellar, Hannah N. Gorenflo, Jonathan T. Moroney, Angelo Fusco, Travis L. Dusendang, Kristina H. Emery, Eric J. VanMiddendorp, Chad M. Huizenga, Nelson C. Edward Schrader
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Patent number: 10772782Abstract: An orthosis includes dynamic tensioning elements, recreating and/or improving on the load sharing typically provided by soft tissue, such as ligaments, tendons, muscle and a capsule at a joint of a patient or wearer, thereby providing support and preventing further injury from joint instability and/or joint laxity. The orthosis can support a glenohumeral joint of the shoulder brace and can prevent additional injury from various shoulder instabilities, for example, anterior, inferior, posterior and/or multidirectional instabilities. This can be accomplished by dynamically tensioning posterior, anterior and/or humeral head straps of the orthosis. The straps can be primarily adjustable only in tension forces stored there within, rather in orientation relative to the shoulder. This can simplify setup and use, and can ensure the orthosis has a low profile. Related methods of use also are provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2017Date of Patent: September 15, 2020Assignee: Spectrum Health Innovations, LLCInventors: James R. Lebolt, Eric J. VanMiddendorp, Timothy D. Stoepker, Isaac Running, Robert Ball
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Patent number: 9981101Abstract: A medical tubing holder system includes a connector, a holding assembly and a retainer block. The holding assembly has an arm, and optional flanges to capture part of medical tubing, such as an endotracheal tube. The retainer block is distal from the holding assembly. The retainer block defines an aperture that receives a tube therein. The aperture is smaller than a tube flange placed between the block and the holding assembly, so as to capture the tube flange. An attachment element joins the holding assembly to the retainer block, and has length that is adjustable to selectively vary a distance between the block and the holding assembly. The attachment element effectively secures the retainer block, holding the tube flange, to the holding assembly and connector, which is secured to the patient's head, to prevent self or accidental extubation. A related method is provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2015Date of Patent: May 29, 2018Assignees: Sprectrum Health Innovations, LLC, Grand Valley State UniversityInventors: Eric J. VanMiddendorp, Timothy D. Stoepker
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Publication number: 20180116893Abstract: An orthosis includes dynamic tensioning elements, recreating and/or improving on the load sharing typically provided by soft tissue, such as ligaments, tendons, muscle and a capsule at a joint of a patient or wearer, thereby providing support and preventing further injury from joint instability and/or joint laxity. The orthosis can support a glenohumeral joint of the shoulder brace and can prevent additional injury from various shoulder instabilities, for example, anterior, inferior, posterior and/or multidirectional instabilities. This can be accomplished by dynamically tensioning posterior, anterior and/or humeral head straps of the orthosis. The straps can be primarily adjustable only in tension forces stored there within, rather in orientation relative to the shoulder. This can simplify setup and use, and can ensure the orthosis has a low profile. Related methods of use also are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2017Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventors: James R. Lebolt, Eric J. VanMiddendorp, Timothy D. Stoepker, Isaac Running, Robert Ball
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Publication number: 20160121067Abstract: A medical tubing holder system including a connector, a holding assembly and a retainer block. The holding assembly has an arm, and optional flanges to capture part of medical tubing, such as an endotracheal tube. The retainer block is distal from the holding assembly. The retainer block defines an aperture that receives a tube therein. The aperture is smaller than a tube flange placed between the block and the holding assembly, so as to capture the tube flange. An attachment element joins the holding assembly to the retainer block, and has length that is adjustable to selectively vary a distance between the block and the holding assembly. The attachment element effectively secures the retainer block, holding the tube flange, to the holding assembly and connector, which is secured to the patient's head, to prevent self or accidental extubation. A related method is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2015Publication date: May 5, 2016Inventors: Eric J. VanMiddendorp, Timothy D. Stoepker