Patents by Inventor Jennifer T. Swartz

Jennifer T. Swartz 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).

  • Patent number: 8292858
    Abstract: A drain bag outlet device includes inlet, valve and outlet portions. The inlet portion includes a connector and a cylindrical portion. The connector is adapted to connect to a fluid drain bag. A second end of the connector is adapted to connect to the cylindrical portion forming a generally longitudinal opening therethrough. The valve portion is attached to a second end of the cylindrical portion and includes a valve member for moving between positions to permit and obstruct fluid flow through the longitudinal opening. The outlet portion includes an outlet member having an angled portion and a shield connected to the valve portion. The shield completely surrounds and extends below the outlet member. The shield includes upper and lower portions. The diameter of the upper is less than the diameter of the lower portion. The outlet device eliminates the fluid that is spilled, splashed or sprayed on a healthcare worker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: Medline Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: James E. Burgess, Jennifer T. Swartz, Earl D. Wilson, Alberto C. Savage, Dale F. Greeson, Jr., Jack E. Maze
  • Patent number: 7846142
    Abstract: According to one aspect, a fluid collection bag comprises an inlet opening adapted to receive an inlet tube located on a first side of the fluid collection bag. The first side of the fluid collection bag is generally parallel with a length of the fluid collection bag. The fluid collection bag further comprises an outlet opening located on the first side of the fluid collection bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Assignee: Medline Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: James E. Burgess, Kenneth S. Chua, Joseph B. Dunn, Dale F. Greeson, Jr., Jack E. Maze, Alberto C. Savage, Arlene A. Siavelis, Jennifer T. Swartz, Earl D. Wilson
  • Publication number: 20090024099
    Abstract: According to one aspect, a fluid collection bag comprises an inlet opening adapted to receive an inlet tube located on a first side of the fluid collection bag. The first side of the fluid collection bag is generally parallel with a length of the fluid collection bag. The fluid collection bag further comprises an outlet opening located on the first side of the fluid collection bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2008
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Inventors: James E. Burgess, Kenneth S. Chua, Joseph B. Dunn, Dale F. Greeson, JR., Jack E. Maze, Alberto C. Savage, Arlene A. Siavelis, Jennifer T. Swartz, Earl D. Wilson
  • Publication number: 20080140033
    Abstract: According to one aspect, a fluid collection bag comprises an inlet opening adapted to receive an inlet tube located on a first side of the fluid collection bag. The first side of the fluid collection bag is generally parallel with a length of the fluid collection bag. The fluid collection bag further comprises an outlet opening located on the first side of the fluid collection bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2006
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Inventors: James E. Burgess, Kenneth S. Chua, Joseph B. Dunn, Dale F. Greeson, Jack E. Maze, Alberto C. Savage, Arlene A. Siavelis, Jennifer T. Swartz, Earl D. Wilson
  • Publication number: 20070276431
    Abstract: A surgical instrument including a male portion and a female portion. The male portion is opposably coupled to the female portion. Both the male portion and the female portion include a working end, a handle end, and a box hinge portion between the handle end and the working end. Both the male portion and the female portion include a first ramp between the box hinge portion and the working end. Also, both the male portion and the female portion include a second ramp between the box hinge portion and the handle end. An opening is formed by the male and female portions near the working end when the surgical instrument is in a closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2007
    Publication date: November 29, 2007
    Inventors: Jennifer T. Swartz, James P. Moorman
  • Patent number: D582036
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Assignee: Medline Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Jennifer T. Swartz, James P. Moorman