Patents by Inventor Glade Howell
Glade Howell 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: 10589023Abstract: A system and method for a patch-like, self-contained substance infusion device which can be attached to a skin surface via an adhesive contact surface. A push button activation assembly can then be used to remove an interlock, allowing a disk or Belleville spring assembly to apply an essentially even and constant pressure to the contents of a fluid reservoir assembly. This allows the release of one or more spring-loaded patient needles into the skin surface, and establishes a fluid communication path between the patient needles and the pressurized fluid reservoir contents thereby delivering an infusion into the skin. The push button activation assembly further allows the release of one or more improved safety mechanisms after use.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2017Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Chris Cindrich, Ralph Sonderegger, Glade Howell, Weston Harding, Alex Lastovich, Lionel Vedrine
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Patent number: 9999724Abstract: A system and method for a patch-like, self-contained substance infusion device (700) which can be attached to a skin surface via an adhesive contact surface. A push button (780) activation assembly can then be used to remove an interlock (730), allowing a disk or Belleville spring (735) assembly to apply an essentially even and constant pressure to the contents of a fluid reservoir assembly (710). This allows the release of one or more spring-loaded patient needles (760) into the skin surface, and establishes a fluid communication path between the patient needles (760) and the pressurized fluid reservoir contents thereby delivering an infusion into the skin. The push button (780) activation assembly further allows the release of one or more improved safety mechanisms (794) after use.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2016Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Chris Cindrich, Ralph Sonderegger, Glade Howell, Weston Harding, Alex Lastovich, Lionel Vedrine
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Publication number: 20170197029Abstract: A system and method for a patch-like, self-contained substance infusion device which can be attached to a skin surface via an adhesive contact surface. A push button activation assembly can then be used to remove an interlock, allowing a disk or Belleville spring assembly to apply an essentially even and constant pressure to the contents of a fluid reservoir assembly. This allows the release of one or more spring-loaded patient needles into the skin surface, and establishes a fluid communication path between the patient needles and the pressurized fluid reservoir contents thereby delivering an infusion into the skin. The push button activation assembly further allows the release of one or more improved safety mechanisms after use.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2017Publication date: July 13, 2017Applicant: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Chris Cindrich, Ralph Sonderegger, Glade Howell, Weston Harding, Alex Lastovich, Lionel Vedrine
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Patent number: 9597450Abstract: A system and method for a patch-like, self-contained substance infusion device which can be attached to a skin surface via an adhesive contact surface. A push button activation assembly can then be used to remove an interlock, allowing a disk or Belleville spring assembly to apply an essentially even and constant pressure to the contents of a fluid reservoir assembly. This allows the release of one or more spring-loaded patient needles into the skin surface, and establishes a fluid communication path between the patient needles and the pressurized fluid reservoir contents thereby delivering an infusion into the skin. The push button activation assembly further allows the release of one or more improved safety mechanisms after use.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2013Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Chris Cindrich, Ralph Sonderegger, Glade Howell, Weston Harding, Alex Lastovich, Lionel Vedrine
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Publication number: 20160367752Abstract: A system and method for a patch-like, self-contained substance infusion device (700) which can be attached to a skin surface via an adhesive contact surface. A push button (780) activation assembly can then be used to remove an interlock (730), allowing a disk or Belleville spring (735) assembly to apply an essentially even and constant pressure to the contents of a fluid reservoir assembly (710). This allows the release of one or more spring-loaded patient needles (760) into the skin surface, and establishes a fluid communication path between the patient needles (760) and the pressurized fluid reservoir contents thereby delivering an infusion into the skin. The push button (780) activation assembly further allows the release of one or more improved safety mechanisms (794) after use.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2016Publication date: December 22, 2016Inventors: Chris Cindrich, Ralph Sonderegger, Glade Howell, Weston Harding, Alex Lastovich, Lionel Vedrine
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Patent number: 9364606Abstract: A system and method for a patch-like, self-contained substance infusion device (700) which can be attached to a skin surface via an adhesive contact surface. A push button (780) activation assembly can then be used to remove an interlock (730), allowing a disk or Belleville spring (735) assembly to apply an essentially even and constant pressure to the contents of a fluid reservoir assembly (710). This allows the release of one or more spring-loaded patient needles (760) into the skin surface, and establishes a fluid communication path between the patient needles (760) and the pressurized fluid reservoir contents thereby delivering an infusion into the skin. The push button (780) activation assembly further allows the release of one or more improved safety mechanisms (794) after use.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2013Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Chris Cindrich, Ralph Sonderegger, Glade Howell, Weston Harding, Alex Lastovich, Lionel Vedrine
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Publication number: 20130338589Abstract: A system and method for a patch-like, self-contained substance infusion device which can be attached to a skin surface via an adhesive contact surface. A push button activation assembly can then be used to remove an interlock, allowing a disk or Belleville spring assembly to apply an essentially even and constant pressure to the contents of a fluid reservoir assembly. This allows the release of one or more spring-loaded patient needles into the skin surface, and establishes a fluid communication path between the patient needles and the pressurized fluid reservoir contents thereby delivering an infusion into the skin. The push button activation assembly further allows the release of one or more improved safety mechanisms after use.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2013Publication date: December 19, 2013Applicant: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Chris Cindrich, Ralph Sonderegger, Glade Howell, Weston Harding, Alex Lastovich, Lionel Vedrine
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Patent number: 8512287Abstract: A system and method for a patch-like, self-contained substance infusion device which provides one or more substantially hidden patient needles which can be placed in fluid communication with a fluid reservoir, wherein the device can be attached to a skin surface via an adhesive contact surface and a push button activation assembly can then be used to remove an interlock, allowing a disk, or Belleville spring assembly to apply an essentially even and constant pressure to the contents of the fluid reservoir, allow the release of the patient needles into the skin surface, and establish a fluid communication path between the patient needles and the pressurized fluid reservoir contents. The push button activation assembly further allows the release of one or more improved safety mechanisms after use.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2004Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Chris N. Cindrich, Ralph L. Sonderegger, Glade Howell, Weston F. Harding, Alexander G. Lastovich, Lionel Vedrine
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Patent number: 8444604Abstract: A system and method for a patch-like, self-contained substance infusion device (700) which can be attached to a skin surface via an adhesive contact surface. A push button (780) activation assembly can then be used to remove an interlock (730), allowing a disk or Belleville spring (735) assembly to apply an essentially even and constant pressure to the contents of a fluid reservoir assembly (710). This allows the release of one or more spring-loaded patient needles (760) into the skin surface, and establishes a fluid communication path between the patient needles (760) and the pressurized fluid reservoir contents thereby delivering an infusion into the skin. The push button (780) activation assembly further allows the release of one or more improved safety mechanisms (794) after use.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2004Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Chris Cindrich, Ralph Sonderegger, Glade Howell, Weston Harding, Alex Lastovich, Lionel Vedrine
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Publication number: 20080215015Abstract: A system and method for a patch-like, self-contained substance infusion device (700) which provides one or more substantially hidden patient needles (760) which can be placed in fluid communication with a fluid reservoir assembly (710) that includes a rigid bladder portion (712) used in conjunction with a non-distensible bladder film (740), such as a metallized film. The device (700) can be attached to a skin surface via an adhesive contact surface and a push button (780) activation assembly can then be used to remove an interlock (730), allowing a disk, or Belleville spring (735) assembly to apply an essentially even and constant pressure to the contents of a fluid reservoir assembly (710). The push button (780) activation assembly further allows the release of one or more spring-loaded patient needles (760) into the skin surface, and establishes a fluid communication path between the patient needles (760) and the pressurized fluid reservoir contents thereby delivering an infusion into the skin.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2004Publication date: September 4, 2008Inventors: Chris Cindrich, Ralph Sonderegger, Glade Howell, Weston Harding, Alex Lastovich, Lionel Vedrine
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Publication number: 20070293822Abstract: A vascular access device for communicating with the vascular system of a patient may include a status indicator. The status indicator may detect and signal that a period of time has elapsed in relation to the use of the vascular access device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2007Publication date: December 20, 2007Applicant: BECTON, DICKINSON & COMPANYInventors: Mark Crawford, Austin McKinnon, Marty Stout, Weston Harding, Glade Howell
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Publication number: 20070112311Abstract: A medical access device provides needleless access to patient fluid lines such as intravascular catheters. A retaining ring at the top end of the housing of the medical access device is molded around a septum that provides access for a tubular portion of a medical device such as a male luer taper of a syringe. Alternatively, the retaining ring may also be molded around the body or around both the body and the base of the housing. The molded retaining ring and septum are attached by mechanical attachment and/or chemical adhesion to minimize axial and rotational movement between the septum and the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2005Publication date: May 17, 2007Applicant: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Weston Harding, Glade Howell, Craig Gawreluk, Kelly Christensen, Marty Stout
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Publication number: 20070060905Abstract: A new type of tether that may be used in conjunction with a needle and a needle shield is disclosed. The tether is designed such that if a needle is retracted from a human patient, the tether will help to secure the tip of the needle within the needle shield. The tether will generally comprise a body and one or more flaps that are added to the body. Each of the flaps will also include at least one aperture. The apertures and the flaps are designed such that the needle may be threaded through the apertures in the flaps.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2005Publication date: March 15, 2007Inventor: Glade Howell
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Publication number: 20050251092Abstract: A needle assembly with needle shield that is connected to the needle hub by a tether. The tether prevents unwanted proximal movement of the needle with respect to the needle shield once the needle has been withdrawn into the needle shield. The tether is maintained in its compressed state by use of the invention for ease of assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2004Publication date: November 10, 2005Applicant: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Glade Howell, Chad Adams, Weston Harding, Chris Cindrich
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Publication number: 20050080378Abstract: A medical needle assembly includes a needle cannula having a body and a tip. The tip is disposed at a distal end of the cannula. An elongate member has a first end and a second end. The first end is fixedly attached to the body of the needle cannula at a connection point and the second end extends radially outward from the needle body. A shield is slidingly mounted to the needle for movement between a proximal position to a distal position. The shield includes a shield body having a central chamber, a distal end and a proximal end as well as a plate secured to the shield body and defining an aperture. As the shield is moved from the proximal position to the distal position, the place displaces the second end of the elongate member to a position near the needle cannula, permitting the elongate member to pass through the aperture.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2003Publication date: April 14, 2005Inventors: Christopher Cindrich, Glade Howell, Weston Harding, Joseph Trodsham, Chad Adams
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Publication number: 20050065472Abstract: A system and method for a patch-like, self-contained substance infusion device which provides one or more substantially hidden patient needles which can be placed in fluid communication with a fluid reservoir assembly that includes a rigid bladder portion used in conjunction with a non-distensible bladder film, such as a metallized film. The device can be attached to a skin surface via an adhesive contact surface and a push button activation assembly can then be used to remove an interlock, allowing a disk, or Belleville spring assembly to apply an essentially even and constant pressure to the contents of a fluid reservoir assembly. The push button activation assembly further allows the release of one or more spring-loaded patient needles into the skin surface, and establishes a fluid communication path between the patient needles and the pressurized fluid reservoir contents thereby delivering an infusion into the skin.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2004Publication date: March 24, 2005Inventors: Chris Cindrich, Ralph Sonderegger, Glade Howell, Weston Harding, Alexander Lastovich, Lionel Vedrine
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Patent number: 6146374Abstract: A disconnect device for placement in a medical tubing set of the present invention includes a first portion with a first passageway therethrough that has a first valve therein. While the first valve is biased in a normally closed position to close the first passageway, it is operative to an open position. The disconnect device of the invention has a second portion with a second passageway therethrough that has a second valve therein. The second valve is also biased in a normally closed position to close the second passageway and it also is operative to an open position. The second portion is releasably attached to the first portion, connecting the first and second passageways in fluid communication, to overcome the bias of the first valve and the second valve, to open the valves and to allow a fluid flow through the device.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 1998Date of Patent: November 14, 2000Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Timothy J. Erskine, Glade Howell
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Patent number: 6086242Abstract: A mill for grinding and/or mixing a material. In one presently preferred embodiment of the present invention, the mill includes a first container rotatably mounted at a first end of a gyration arm. The container rotates about a first axis, and the gyration arm rotates about a second axis. The mill may further include a second container mounted at a second end of the gyration arm. The second container is rotatable about a third axis. As the gyration arm rotates about the second axis, the containers move with the gyration arm. In addition, the containers themselves rotate about their own respective axes thereby greatly enhancing the forces within the containers effecting the grinding and/or mixing. A first motor may be used to rotate the gyration arm, and a second motor may be used to rotate the containers about their respective axes. The mill may be operated in a continuous mode or in a batch mode.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 1998Date of Patent: July 11, 2000Assignee: University of UtahInventors: Raj K. Rajamani, Ludovic Milin, Glade Howell
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Patent number: 5950986Abstract: A valved adapter for connecting a fluid handling device to a medical device includes a body with a longitudinal axis having a proximal end, a distal end and a chamber therewithin. The body includes a passageway from the proximal end to the distal end and has a valve contained within the chamber in a normally closed position that is operative to an open position. The valve also includes a hollow tube having a bore therethrough with a closed proximal end mounted coaxially within the passageway and extending from the proximal end to the distal end of the body. The tube has at least one side port opening into its bore that is located a distance distally from the closed end. The valve also includes a resilient member located coaxially about the tube that is biased to occlude the side port in the valve's normally closed position. The valve is opened by a distal movement of the resilient member to overcome the bias and to uncover the side port thereby allowing a fluid flow into the tube and through the valve.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 1998Date of Patent: September 14, 1999Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Charles W. Daugherty, Timothy J. Erskine, Glade Howell
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Patent number: D481129Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2003Date of Patent: October 21, 2003Assignee: Becton Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Paul DiCesare, John Montgomery, Simon Cohn, Glade Howell