Patents by Inventor Héctor de Jesús Velez Rivera

Héctor de Jesús Velez Rivera 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: 20220105321
    Abstract: The invention describes a pressure regulator for verifying the inflation of balloons of endotracheal cannulas or tubes, the regulator comprising: a housing with an inlet and an outlet in which an endotracheal cannula or tube connector that includes the balloon is coupled. The housing has a flow chamber and a pressure regulating chamber; a one-way valve mounted on the inlet; the housing also comprises a plurality of deflectors mounted in the flow chamber to reduce the velocity of the gaseous fluid. The regulator has a pressure-indicating piston mounted in a movable manner in the pressure-regulating chamber, which is visible to the user; a sealing piston operationally connected with the indicating piston and underneath same so that they both move simultaneously.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2018
    Publication date: April 7, 2022
    Inventor: Héctor De Jesús Velez Rivera
  • Publication number: 20210219834
    Abstract: The invention describes a videolaryngoscope that comprises: a hollow handle with a proximal end and a distal end; a mounting base for a video laryngoscope blade, the mounting base being rotatably connected to the distal end of the handle and having a distal end; a videocamera mounted on the distal end of the mounting base for the video laryngoscope blade; a head mounted on the proximal end of the handle; a screen housed in the head with rotary movement relative to the proximal end of the handle and angular movement from top to bottom, which communicates operationally with the video camera; a coil receiving a charge by induction, located in the head; a rechargeable internal power source operationally connected with the charge-receiving coil; and a charging base that couples with the head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2018
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Inventor: Héctor De Jesús Velez Rivera
  • Publication number: 20200397274
    Abstract: It is disclosed a blade of videolaryngoscope comprising an enlarged and curved main body with a proximal end and a distal end, the main body including an inner conduit running from the proximal end to the distal end, the inner conduit having a distal outlet for receiving a video camera; a tip slidably assembled into the main body, wherein the tip has a retracted position and at least one extended position with respect to the main body, a position selector is mounted to the main body and is connected to the tip; and a flexible element which due its flexibility also functions as an auto-adjustable guide for receiving endotracheal cannulas or tubes of different diameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2017
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Inventor: Héctor De Jesús VELEZ RIVERA
  • Patent number: 10463818
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a multiple connector device for respiratory circuits with alarm due to disconnection, which comprises a main body which is hollow inside, which is in the form of a cross having four arms which are: an upper vertical tubular arm inside of which is housed a driving element which projects into the interior of the lower vertical arm; a lower vertical arm preferably of a square form, which is partially hollow in the interior thereof for the purpose of housing a segment of the driving element and a control element; a right lateral arm; and a left lateral arm which is a mirror image of the right lateral arm, wherein the driving element is in the form of an arrow that effects an axial movement along the upper vertical arm and the lower vertical arm of the main body and the control element is an electronic board that includes all of the electronic components for operating the multiple connector device and which together with the arrangement of the driving element enable the proper func
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Inventor: Héctor de Jesús Velez-Rivera
  • Patent number: 9381221
    Abstract: It is disclosed a phytocomposition which includes: (a) 0.01 wt % to 26 wt % of Arnica montana extract; (b) 0.01 wt % to 26 wt % of Rosmarinus officinalis extract; (c) 0.01 wt % to 26 wt % of Zingiber officinale extract; and (d) 0.01 wt % to 26 wt % of Boswellia serrate extract. Said phytocomposition can be used in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier in order to obtain a pharmaceutical composition that can be used for treating muscle, arthritic and rheumatic pain in a patient, caused by joint diseases, in particular rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, gouty arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, lupus and juvenile arthritis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Inventor: Héctor de Jesús Vélez-Rivera
  • Patent number: 9358367
    Abstract: The invention relates to a cannula holder having a guide for a stomach tube, which consists of a main body or mask; a male-female type of holder attached to said main body or mask, which provides graduated support for an endotracheal cannula; a support substrate that is attached to the rear part of the main body or mask; and an extensible band or strap, the ends of which are attached to each of the lateral ends of the main body or mask, wherein said extensible band or strap extends around and behind the head of the patient or user to keep the cannula holder having a guide for a stomach tube in place. The invention also relates to the fact that the holder, in addition to being used for holding an endotracheal cannula, can be used to hold any other medical device used in connection with the oral airways, such as a laryngeal mask.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Inventor: Héctor de Jesús Velez-Rivera
  • Publication number: 20150366938
    Abstract: The invention relates to a nutritional supplement comprising: a) from 9 to 17 wt. % of Spirulina maxima alga; b) from 20 to 40 wt. % of concentrated whey protein; c) from 10 to 40 wt. % of isolated soy protein; y d) from 20 to 40 wt. % of coconut powder. The pharmaceutical form of said nutritional supplement is a powder for reconstitution, a solution, a suspension, an emulsion, capsules, tablets, flakes or fruit-enriched bars, and can be used to improve the nutritional state of people who suffer from rheumatic diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2012
    Publication date: December 24, 2015
    Inventor: Héctor de Jesús VÉLEZ-RIVERA
  • Patent number: 9186172
    Abstract: An epidural space locating device is described, comprising a handle with a proximal end and a distal end; a hollow distal chamber attached to the handle distal end and being provided with a distal connector where a spinal needle is received to be introduced in the patient's body, such that there is a fluid connection between the spinal needle and the distal chamber; the device also comprises a plunger running within the distal chamber from a starting position to a final position when there is a pressure loss within the distal chamber due to the spinal needle has reached the epidural space; the plunger is secured before using the device, which emits a warning signal at the time the epidural space has been reached.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Inventor: Héctor de Jesús Velez Rivera
  • Publication number: 20150083122
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a multiple connector device for respiratory circuits with alarm due to disconnection, which comprises a main body which is hollow inside, which is in the form of a cross having four arms which are: an upper vertical tubular arm inside of which is housed a driving element which projects into the interior of the lower vertical arm; a lower vertical arm preferably of a square form, which is partially hollow in the interior thereof for the purpose of housing a segment of the driving element and a control element; a right lateral arm; and a left lateral arm which is a mirror image of the right lateral arm, wherein the driving element is in the form of an arrow that effects an axial movement along the upper vertical arm and the lower vertical arm of the main body and the control element is an electronic board that includes all of the electronic components for operating the multiple connector device and which together with the arrangement of the driving element enable the proper func
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2012
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventor: Héctor de Jesús Velez-Rivera
  • Publication number: 20150024075
    Abstract: It is disclosed a phytocomposition which includes: (a) 0.01 wt % to 26 wt % of Arnica montana extract; (b) 0.01 wt % to 26 wt % of Rosmarinus officinalis extract; (c) 0.01 wt % to 26 wt % of Zingiber officinale extract; and (d) 0.01 wt % to 26 wt % of Boswellia serrate extract. Said phytocomposition can be used in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier in order to obtain a pharmaceutical composition that can be used for treating muscle, arthritic and rheumatic pain in a patient, caused by joint diseases, in particular rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, gouty arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, lupus and juvenile arthritis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2012
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventor: Héctor de Jesús Vélez-Rivera
  • Publication number: 20150018759
    Abstract: The invention relates to a cannula holder having a guide for a stomach tube, which consists of a main body or mask; a male-female type of holder attached to said main body or mask, which provides graduated support for an endotracheal cannula; a support substrate that is attached to the rear part of the main body or mask; and an extensible band or strap, the ends of which are attached to each of the lateral ends of the main body or mask, wherein said extensible band or strap extends around and behind the head of the patient or user to keep the cannula holder having a guide for a stomach tube in place. The invention also relates to the fact that the holder, in addition to being used for holding an endotracheal cannula, can be used to hold any other medical device used in connection with the oral airways, such as a laryngeal mask.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2011
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Inventor: Héctor de Jesús Velez-Rivera
  • Publication number: 20120004625
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a spinal needle for epidural and spinal anesthesia and analgesia. The needle is formed by three main elements: the first one is a fastening member which allows the user to grab the needle with the fingers; the second element is a chamber that receives an amount of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF); and the third element of the spinal needle is a cannula in fluid communication with the chamber and further attached to the fastening member. The chamber is preferably transparent in order to readily detect the presence of CSF inside the needle. In a preferred embodiment, the chamber has a bottom wall that supports the needle in its entirety. The fastening member and the chamber comprise tactile markings with the same orientation as that of the tip of the cannula, to become aware of the direction in which the anesthetic will be supplied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2008
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Inventor: Héctor de Jesús Velez-Rivera
  • Publication number: 20110224623
    Abstract: An epidural space locating device is described, comprising a handle with a proximal end and a distal end; a hollow distal chamber attached to the handle distal end and being provided with a distal connector where a spinal needle is received to be introduced in the patient's body, such that there is a fluid connection between the spinal needle and the distal chamber; the device also comprises a plunger running within the distal chamber from a starting position to a final position when there is a pressure loss within the distal chamber due to the spinal needle has reached the epidural space; the plunger is secured before using the device, which emits a warning signal at the time the epidural space has been reached.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2009
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Inventor: Héctor de Jesús Velez Rivera
  • Publication number: 20110130725
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a catheter holder for filtering medical fluids, comprising a housing with a filter compartment where a filtering sheet is located. Fluid is distributed before passing through the filtering sheet. The catheter holder also has a connector where a medical fluid management device is received. There also exists a connecting chamber where a catheter is retained. The connector, filter compartment and the catheter connecting chamber are in fluid communication. The catheter holder includes an actuator that has “open” and “closed” positions. The actuator is connected to a compression member, which contacts a setscrew. Each time the actuator is moved towards the closed position, the compression member deforms the setscrew, thereby retaining the catheter. The device is preferably used in epidural or spinal anesthesia procedures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2008
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Inventor: Héctor de Jesús Vélez-Rivera