Patents by Inventor James Muskatello
James Muskatello 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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Publication number: 20230310801Abstract: A catheter hub assembly. The catheter hub assembly includes a catheter hub body, a septum and a septum retainer, the catheter hub body having a distal end, a proximal and an internal wall defining an internal fluid passageway therebetween, the internal wall defining a transitional step within the internal fluid passageway, the septum positioned within the internal fluid passageway such that a distal end of the septum abuts up against the transitional step, the septum retainer at least partially receivable within the internal fluid passageway and having an outer wall shaped and sized to interlock with the inner wall of the catheter hub body, the outer wall including one or more lateral ribs configured to inhibit rotation of the septum retainer relative to the catheter hub body.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2023Publication date: October 5, 2023Applicant: Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.Inventors: James Edward Abitabilo, Gursel Akcay, Jay T. Breindel, Harsh D. Chheda, Kathryn Felicito, David J. Goral, James Muskatello, Christopher Roehl
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Publication number: 20230234278Abstract: A method of creating a feature on a needle. The method comprising the steps of providing a needle having a sharpened distal end for insertion into an insertion site on a subject, a proximal end, and a tubular wall defining an inner diameter and an outer diameter; gripping a distal portion of the needle about the outer diameter; gripping a proximal portion of the needle about an outer diameter; and applying a compressive force between the distal portion and the proximal portion sufficient to effect an outward buckling of the tubular wall, thereby increasing an outer diameter of the tubular wall between the distal portion and the proximal portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2023Publication date: July 27, 2023Applicant: Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.Inventors: Michael C. Vulgaris, James Muskatello, Harsh D. Chheda
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Patent number: 11642833Abstract: A method of creating a feature on a needle. The method comprising the steps of providing a needle having a sharpened distal end for insertion into an insertion site on a subject, a proximal end, and a tubular wall defining an inner diameter and an outer diameter; gripping a distal portion of the needle about the outer diameter; gripping a proximal portion of the needle about an outer diameter; and applying a compressive force between the distal portion and the proximal portion sufficient to effect an outward buckling of the tubular wall, thereby increasing an outer diameter of the tubular wall between the distal portion and the proximal portion.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2019Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignee: SMITHS MEDICAL ASD, INC.Inventors: Michael C. Vulgaris, James Muskatello, Harsh D. Chheda
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Patent number: 11446467Abstract: A method of constructing a catheter assembly having an integrated septum. The method comprising molding a catheter hub having a distal end, a proximal end, and an internal wall defining an internal fluid passageway therebetween, the internal fluid wall defining an injection mold window located between the distal end and the proximal end; seating a catheter tube within the internal fluid passageway of the catheter hub, such that a proximal end of the catheter tube resides within the internal fluid passageway of the catheter hub, and a distal end of the catheter tube extends distally from the distal end of the catheter hub; plugging at least a proximal end of the catheter hub with a mold core shut off pin; and injection molding a septum in at least a portion of the internal fluid passageway between the mold core shut off pin and the proximal end of the catheter tube through the injection mold window.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2019Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.Inventors: Jay T. Breindel, Kathryn Felicito, Harsh D. Chheda, James Edward Abitabilo, James Muskatello, Christopher Roehl
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Patent number: 11219747Abstract: An intravenous catheter assembly that includes a catheter tube and an introducer needle that is disposed, at least in part, within the catheter tube when the introducer needle is in a ready for use position. The introducer needle includes a lateral surface that defines a relief that is positioned under the distal end of the catheter tube when the introducer is in the ready for use position to provide a flow path into a flash indication space.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2018Date of Patent: January 11, 2022Assignee: SMITHS MEDICAL ASD, INC.Inventors: Jay T Breindel, Harsh D Chheda, David J Goral, Thomas T Koehler, James Muskatello
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Publication number: 20210113128Abstract: A needle assembly. The needle assembly enabling the analysis of fluid trapped in a flashback chamber after an insertion needle has been inserted into a patient's vein.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2020Publication date: April 22, 2021Inventors: David Goral, Harsh Chheda, Jay Breindel, Gursel Akcay, James Muskatello, David Justmann
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Patent number: 10898118Abstract: A needle assembly. The needle assembly enabling the analysis of fluid trapped in a flashback chamber after an insertion needle has been inserted into a patient's vein.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2018Date of Patent: January 26, 2021Assignee: Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.Inventors: David Goral, Harsh Chheda, Jay Breindel, Gursel Akcay, James Muskatello, David Justmann
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Publication number: 20200297969Abstract: A catheter hub assembly. The catheter hub assembly includes a catheter hub body, a septum and a septum retainer, the catheter hub body having a distal end, a proximal and an internal wall defining an internal fluid passageway therebetween, the internal wall defining a transitional step within the internal fluid passageway, the septum positioned within the internal fluid passageway such that a distal end of the septum abuts up against the transitional step, the septum retainer at least partially receivable within the internal fluid passageway and having an outer wall shaped and sized to interlock with the inner wall of the catheter hub body, the outer wall including one or more lateral ribs configured to inhibit rotation of the septum retainer relative to the catheter hub body.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2020Publication date: September 24, 2020Inventors: James Edward Abitabilo, Gursel Akcay, Jay T. Breindel, Harsh D. Chheda, Kathryn Felicito, David J. Goral, James Muskatello, Christopher Roehl
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Publication number: 20200230368Abstract: An intravenous catheter assembly that includes a catheter tube and an introducer needle that is disposed, at least in part, within the catheter tube when the introducer needle is in a ready for use position. The introducer needle includes a lateral surface that defines a relief that is positioned under the distal end of the catheter tube when the introducer is in the ready for use position to provide a flow path into a flash indication space.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2018Publication date: July 23, 2020Applicant: SMITHS MEDICAL ASD, INC.Inventors: Jay T Breindel, Harsh D Chheda, David J Goral, Thomas T Koehler, James Muskatello
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Patent number: 10675440Abstract: A catheter hub assembly. The catheter hub assembly includes a catheter hub body, a septum and a septum retainer, the catheter hub body having a distal end, a proximal and an internal wall defining an internal fluid passageway therebetween, the internal wall defining a transitional step within the internal fluid passageway, the septum positioned within the internal fluid passageway such that a distal end of the septum abuts up against the transitional step, the septum retainer at least partially receivable within the internal fluid passageway and having an outer wall shaped and sized to interlock with the inner wall of the catheter hub body, the outer wall including one or more lateral ribs configured to inhibit rotation of the septum retainer relative to the catheter hub body.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2017Date of Patent: June 9, 2020Assignee: Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.Inventors: James Edward Abitabilo, Gursel Akcay, Jay T. Breindel, Harsh D. Chheda, Kathryn Felicito, David J. Goral, James Muskatello, Christopher Roehl
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Publication number: 20200094016Abstract: A method of constructing a catheter assembly having an integrated septum. The method comprising molding a catheter hub having a distal end, a proximal end, and an internal wall defining an internal fluid passageway therebetween, the internal fluid wall defining an injection mold window located between the distal end and the proximal end; seating a catheter tube within the internal fluid passageway of the catheter hub, such that a proximal end of the catheter tube resides within the internal fluid passageway of the catheter hub, and a distal end of the catheter tube extends distally from the distal end of the catheter hub; plugging at least a proximal end of the catheter hub with a mold core shut off pin; and injection molding a septum in at least a portion of the internal fluid passageway between the mold core shut off pin and the proximal end of the catheter tube through the injection mold window.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2019Publication date: March 26, 2020Inventors: Jay T. Breindel, Kathryn Felicito, Harsh D. Chheda, James Edward Abitabilo, James Muskatello, Christopher Roehl
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Publication number: 20200094464Abstract: A method of creating a feature on a needle. The method comprising the steps of providing a needle having a sharpened distal end for insertion into an insertion site on a subject, a proximal end, and a tubular wall defining an inner diameter and an outer diameter; gripping a distal portion of the needle about the outer diameter; gripping a proximal portion of the needle about an outer diameter; and applying a compressive force between the distal portion and the proximal portion sufficient to effect an outward buckling of the tubular wall, thereby increasing an outer diameter of the tubular wall between the distal portion and the proximal portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2019Publication date: March 26, 2020Inventors: Michael C. Vulgaris, James Muskatello, Harsh D. Chheda
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Patent number: 10548522Abstract: A safety catheter insertion assembly including a catheter hub coupling assembly. The safety catheter insertion assembly having a needle hub slideably coupled to a needle housing such that the needle hub is moveable between a first position wherein an insertion needle extends from the needle housing, and a second position wherein the sharp distal tip is housed within the needle housing, the catheter hub coupling assembly coupling the catheter hub to the needle housing in the first position and releasing the catheter hub from the needle housing in the second position.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2016Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.Inventors: Gursel Akcay, James Muskatello, Harsh Chheda, David Goral, Brian Paliwoda
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Publication number: 20180296149Abstract: A needle assembly. The needle assembly enabling the analysis of fluid trapped in a flashback chamber after an insertion needle has been inserted into a patient's vein.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2018Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventors: David Goral, Harsh Chheda, Jay Breindel, Gursel Akcay, James Muskatello, David Justmann
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Patent number: 10028691Abstract: A needle assembly. The needle assembly enabling the analysis of fluid trapped in a flashback chamber after an insertion needle has been inserted into a patient's vein.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2016Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Assignee: Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.Inventors: David Goral, Harsh Chheda, Jay Breindel, Gursel Akcay, James Muskatello, David Justmann
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Publication number: 20170239443Abstract: A catheter hub assembly. The catheter hub assembly includes a catheter hub body, a septum and a septum retainer, the catheter hub body having a distal end, a proximal and an internal wall defining an internal fluid passageway therebetween, the internal wall defining a transitional step within the internal fluid passageway, the septum positioned within the internal fluid passageway such that a distal end of the septum abuts up against the transitional step, the septum retainer at least partially receivable within the internal fluid passageway and having an outer wall shaped and sized to interlock with the inner wall of the catheter hub body, the outer wall including one or more lateral ribs configured to inhibit rotation of the septum retainer relative to the catheter hub body.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2017Publication date: August 24, 2017Inventors: James Edward Abitabilo, Gursel Akcay, Jay T. Breindel, Harsh D. Chheda, Kathryn Felicito, David J. Goral, James Muskatello, Christopher Roehl
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Patent number: 9545495Abstract: A catheter assembly includes a catheter hub defining an interior cavity and a catheter tube extending distally thereof. A rigid actuator extends proximally in the interior cavity and supports a seal member thereon. The seal member includes a central membrane, a distal portion, and a proximal portion. An hourglass shaped actuator cavity is formed in the distal portion and receives a barbed end of the actuator. The outer surface of the seal member is in partial circumferential engagement with the catheter hub to define an air path that allows fluid communication between areas of the interior cavity distal and proximal of the seal member. A punch tool is provided to form a tri-slit in the membrane of the seal member.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2010Date of Patent: January 17, 2017Assignee: SMITHS MEDICAL ASD, INC.Inventors: David J. Goral, Christopher D. Roehl, James Muskatello, Mahesh Munavalli, Jocelyn C. Michaud, John Wuschner
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Publication number: 20160220791Abstract: A safety catheter insertion assembly including a catheter hub coupling assembly. The safety catheter insertion assembly having a needle hub slideably coupled to a needle housing such that the needle hub is moveable between a first position wherein an insertion needle extends from the needle housing, and a second position wherein the sharp distal tip is housed within the needle housing, the catheter hub coupling assembly coupling the catheter hub to the needle housing in the first position and releasing the catheter hub from the needle housing in the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2016Publication date: August 4, 2016Inventors: Gursel Akcay, James Muskatello, Harsh Chheda, David Goral, Brian Paliwoda
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Publication number: 20160220161Abstract: A needle assembly. The needle assembly enabling the analysis of fluid trapped in a flashback chamber after an insertion needle has been inserted into a patient's vein.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2016Publication date: August 4, 2016Inventors: David Goral, Harsh Chheda, Jay Breindel, Gursel Akcay, James Muskatello, David Justmann
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Patent number: 8652104Abstract: A catheter assembly includes a catheter hub defining an interior cavity and a catheter tube extending distally thereof. A rigid actuator extends proximally in the interior cavity and supports a seal member thereon. The seal member includes a central membrane, a distal portion, and a proximal portion. An hourglass shaped actuator cavity is formed in the distal portion and receives a barbed end of the actuator. The outer surface of the seal member is in partial circumferential engagement with the catheter hub to define an air path that allows fluid communication between areas of the interior cavity distal and proximal of the seal member. A punch tool is provided to form a tri-slit in the membrane of the seal member. The seal member may be configured for multi-use and include a biasing member that moves the seal member to force the membrane back over the actuator to close the membrane.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2011Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.Inventors: David J. Goral, Christopher D. Roehl, James Muskatello, Mahesh Munavalli, Jocelyn C. Michaud