Patents by Inventor Garrett Austin Sheffer
Garrett Austin Sheffer 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: 10688267Abstract: A fluid tube is disclosed herein. The breathing circuit tube has a wall which comprises a hollow geometry. The wall defines a passageway with a central longitudinal axis therethrough. The wall is expandable and contractible to adjust a diameter and a length of the passageway. The wall includes a partition and one or more corrugations that expand and contract to adjust the diameter and length of the passageway. The corrugations extend between terminal end portions of the wall.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2018Date of Patent: June 23, 2020Assignee: Vyaire Medical Consumables LLCInventor: Garrett Austin Sheffer
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Publication number: 20180154100Abstract: A fluid tube is disclosed herein. The breathing circuit tube has a wall which comprises a hollow geometry. The wall defines a passageway with a central longitudinal axis therethrough. The wall is expandable and contractible to adjust a diameter and a length of the passageway. The wall includes a partition and one or more corrugations that expand and contract to adjust the diameter and length of the passageway. The corrugations extend between terminal end portions of the wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2018Publication date: June 7, 2018Inventor: Garrett Austin SHEFFER
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Patent number: 9884161Abstract: A fluid tube is disclosed herein. The breathing circuit tube has a wall which comprises a hollow geometry. The wall defines a passageway with a central longitudinal axis therethrough. The wall is expandable and contractible to adjust a diameter and a length of the passageway. The wall includes one or more corrugations that expand and contract to adjust the diameter and length of the passageway. The corrugations extend between terminal end portions of the wall.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2017Date of Patent: February 6, 2018Assignee: VYAIRE MEDICAL CONSUMABLES LLCInventor: Garrett Austin Sheffer
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Publication number: 20170136202Abstract: A fluid tube is disclosed herein. The breathing circuit tube has a wall which comprises a hollow geometry. The wall defines a passageway with a central longitudinal axis therethrough. The wall is expandable and contractible to adjust a diameter and a length of the passageway. The wall includes one or more corrugations that expand and contract to adjust the diameter and length of the passageway. The corrugations extend between terminal end portions of the wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2017Publication date: May 18, 2017Inventor: Garrett Austin SHEFFER
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Patent number: 9555208Abstract: A fluid tube is disclosed herein. The breathing circuit tube has a wall which comprises a hollow geometry. The wall defines a passageway with a central longitudinal axis therethrough. The wall is expandable and contractible to adjust a diameter and a length of the passageway. The wall includes one or more corrugations that expand and contract to adjust the diameter and length of the passageway. The corrugations extend between terminal end portions of the wall.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2016Date of Patent: January 31, 2017Assignee: VYAIRE MEDICAL CONSUMABLES LLCInventor: Garrett Austin Sheffer
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Publication number: 20160193440Abstract: A fluid delivery connection includes a cuff to engage a port. A finger extends away from the cuff, and the finger is configured to interact with the port. A locking sleeve is movably disposed at least partially about the cuff and the finger. The locking sleeve is selectively movable between an unlocked configuration wherein the finger is movable and a locked configuration wherein the finger is secured to the port. A method of connection to a gas port includes moving a locking sleeve of a connector into an unlocked configuration. A finger of the connector is translated along the gas port and the locking sleeve is moved into a locked configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2016Publication date: July 7, 2016Inventors: Garrett Austin SHEFFER, Paul A. KENDRICK
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Patent number: 9381047Abstract: An interspinous implant is provided. The interspinous implant can include a first member having a first end and a second end. At least one of the first end and the second end can include a mating portion. The interspinous implant can also include a second member, which can have a first end, a second end and at least one receiving portion formed adjacent to at least one of the first end and the second end. The at least one receiving portion can receive the mating portion to couple the first member to the second member at a desired orientation. The interspinous implant can also include a first extension, which can be substantially opposite the mating portion, and adapted to engage a spinous process. The interspinous implant can comprise a second extension, which can be substantially opposite the at least one receiving portion, and adapted to engage a second process.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2010Date of Patent: July 5, 2016Assignee: EBI, LLCInventor: Garrett Austin Sheffer
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Publication number: 20160158479Abstract: A fluid tube is disclosed herein. The breathing circuit tube has a wall which comprises a hollow geometry. The wall defines a passageway with a central longitudinal axis therethrough. The wall is expandable and contractible to adjust a diameter and a length of the passageway. The wall includes one or more corrugations that expand and contract to adjust the diameter and length of the passageway. The corrugations extend between terminal end portions of the wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2016Publication date: June 9, 2016Inventor: Garrett Austin SHEFFER
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Publication number: 20160095986Abstract: A fluid trap apparatus includes an inlet configured to receive a flow of composite fluid into the apparatus. The composite fluid contains at least a first fluid and a second fluid. An outer wall defines an interior chamber. A flow diffuser is interposed within the interior chamber. The flow diffuser directs the flow of the composite fluid to circulate through the interior chamber. The first fluid and the second fluid separate as the composite fluid circulates through the interior chamber. A method of separating a first fluid from a second fluid includes introducing a flow of composite fluid into a separate chamber. A pressure gradient is created within the separation chamber. A flow diffuser is interposed in a flow path between an inlet and an outlet. The flow diffuser directs the flow of the composite fluid within the separation chamber. The first fluid and the second fluid are separated.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2015Publication date: April 7, 2016Inventors: David E. CASSIDY, Eric E. MAY, Garrett Austin SHEFFER
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Patent number: 9283344Abstract: A fluid delivery connection includes a cuff to engage a port. A finger extends away from the cuff, and the finger is configured to interact with the port. A locking sleeve is movably disposed at least partially about the cuff and the finger. The locking sleeve is selectively movable between an unlocked configuration wherein the finger is movable and a locked configuration wherein the finger is secured to the port. A method of connection to a gas port includes moving a locking sleeve of a connector into an unlocked configuration. A finger of the connector is translated along the gas port and the locking sleeve is moved into a locked configuration.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2012Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: CAREFUSION CORPORATIONInventors: Garrett Austin Sheffer, Paul A. Kendrick
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Patent number: 9283345Abstract: A fluid tube is disclosed herein. The breathing circuit tube has a wall which comprises a hollow geometry. The wall defines a passageway with a central longitudinal axis therethrough. The wall is expandable and contractible to adjust a diameter and a length of the passageway. The wall includes one or more corrugations that expand and contract to adjust the diameter and length of the passageway. The corrugations extend between terminal end portions of the wall.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2014Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: CAREFUSION CORPORATIONInventor: Garrett Austin Sheffer
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Patent number: 9233198Abstract: A fluid trap apparatus includes an inlet configured to receive a flow of composite fluid into the apparatus. The composite fluid contains at least a first fluid and a second fluid. An outer wall defines an interior chamber. A flow diffuser is interposed within the interior chamber. The flow diffuser directs the flow of the composite fluid to circulate through the interior chamber. The first fluid and the second fluid separate as the composite fluid circulates through the interior chamber. A method of separating a first fluid from a second fluid includes introducing a flow of composite fluid into a separate chamber. A pressure gradient is created within the separation chamber. A flow diffuser is interposed in a flow path between an inlet and an outlet. The flow diffuser directs the flow of the composite fluid within the separation chamber. The first fluid and the second fluid are separated.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2013Date of Patent: January 12, 2016Assignee: CAREFUSION CORPORATIONInventors: David E. Cassidy, Eric E. May, Garrett Austin Sheffer
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Publication number: 20140373961Abstract: A fluid tube is disclosed herein. The breathing circuit tube has a wall which comprises a hollow geometry. The wall defines a passageway with a central longitudinal axis therethrough. The wall is expandable and contractible to adjust a diameter and a length of the passageway. The wall includes one or more corrugations that expand and contract to adjust the diameter and length of the passageway. The corrugations extend between terminal end portions of the wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2014Publication date: December 25, 2014Inventor: Garrett Austin SHEFFER
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Publication number: 20140373711Abstract: A fluid trap apparatus includes an inlet configured to receive a flow of composite fluid into the apparatus. The composite fluid contains at least a first fluid and a second fluid. An outer wall defines an interior chamber. A flow diffuser is interposed within the interior chamber. The flow diffuser directs the flow of the composite fluid to circulate through the interior chamber. The first fluid and the second fluid separate as the composite fluid circulates through the interior chamber. A method of separating a first fluid from a second fluid includes introducing a flow of composite fluid into a separate chamber. A pressure gradient is created within the separation chamber. A flow diffuser is interposed in a flow path between an inlet and an outlet. The flow diffuser directs the flow of the composite fluid within the separation chamber. The first fluid and the second fluid are separated.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2013Publication date: December 25, 2014Applicant: CareFusion CorporationInventors: David E. Cassidy, Eric E. May, Garrett Austin Sheffer
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Patent number: 8826943Abstract: A fluid tube is disclosed herein. The breathing circuit tube has a first terminal end portion, a second terminal end portion, and a wall which extends between the first terminal end portion and the second terminal end portion. The wall comprises a hollow geometry defining a passageway with a central longitudinal axis therethrough. The wall further defines one or more expandable corrugations spaced radially around and parallel to the central axis.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2011Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: CareFusion CorporationInventor: Garrett Austin Sheffer
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Patent number: 8632624Abstract: A fluid trap apparatus includes an inlet configured to receive a flow of composite fluid into the apparatus. The composite fluid contains at least a first fluid and a second fluid. An outer wall defines an interior chamber. A flow diffuser is interposed within the interior chamber. The flow diffuser directs the flow of the composite fluid to circulate through the interior chamber. The first fluid and the second fluid separate as the composite fluid circulates through the interior chamber. A method of separating a first fluid from a second fluid includes introducing a flow of composite fluid into a separate chamber. A pressure gradient is created within the separation chamber. A flow diffuser is interposed in a flow path between an inlet and an outlet. The flow diffuser directs the flow of the composite fluid within the separation chamber. The first fluid and the second fluid are separated.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2011Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: David E. Cassidy, Eric E. May, Garrett Austin Sheffer
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Publication number: 20130167841Abstract: A fluid delivery connection includes a cuff to engage a port. A finger extends away from the cuff, and the finger is configured to interact with the port. A locking sleeve is movably disposed at least partially about the cuff and the finger. The locking sleeve is selectively movable between an unlocked configuration wherein the finger is movable and a locked configuration wherein the finger is secured to the port. A method of connection to a gas port includes moving a locking sleeve of a connector into an unlocked configuration. A finger of the connector is translated along the gas port and the locking sleeve is moved into a locked configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2012Publication date: July 4, 2013Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Garrett Austin Sheffer, Paul A. Kendrick
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Publication number: 20130160888Abstract: A fluid tube is disclosed herein. The breathing circuit tube has a first terminal end portion, a second terminal end portion, and a wall which extends between the first terminal end portion and the second terminal end portion. The wall comprises a hollow geometry defining a passageway with a central longitudinal axis therethrough. The wall further defines one or more expandable corrugations spaced radially around and parallel to the central axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2011Publication date: June 27, 2013Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventor: Garrett Austin Sheffer
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Publication number: 20130092640Abstract: A fluid trap apparatus includes an inlet configured to receive a flow of composite fluid into the apparatus. The composite fluid contains at least a first fluid and a second fluid. An outer wall defines an interior chamber. A flow diffuser is interposed within the interior chamber. The flow diffuser directs the flow of the composite fluid to circulate through the interior chamber. The first fluid and the second fluid separate as the composite fluid circulates through the interior chamber. A method of separating a first fluid from a second fluid includes introducing a flow of composite fluid into a separate chamber. A pressure gradient is created within the separation chamber. A flow diffuser is interposed in a flow path between an inlet and an outlet. The flow diffuser directs the flow of the composite fluid within the separation chamber. The first fluid and the second fluid are separated.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2011Publication date: April 18, 2013Applicant: General Electric CompanyInventors: David E. Cassidy, Eric E. May, Garrett Austin Sheffer
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Publication number: 20130079754Abstract: A connection system is disclosed herein in accordance with an embodiment. The connection system includes a male component and a female component. At least one of the male component and the female component may define a tapered surface. The connection system also includes a keyed interface disposed on either the male component or the female component. The keyed interface is configured to prevent the male component and the female component from unintentionally being coupled with a non-conforming connection system component.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2011Publication date: March 28, 2013Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventor: Garrett Austin Sheffer