Patents by Inventor Joel C. Colburn
Joel C. Colburn 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: 10420906Abstract: An airway management device is provided that may adjust the inflation level of a cuff associated with an endotracheal tube. The cuff inflation may be adjusted in response to an increase in carbon dioxide levels above the cuff, which may indicate a poor seal of the cuff against the tracheal walls, as well in response to a measured intracuff pressure. By using information about the seal quality of the cuff together with information about the cuff pressure, the inflation of the cuff can be adjusted to minimize cuff inflation pressure while maintaining a high quality tracheal seal.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2014Date of Patent: September 24, 2019Assignee: Coviden LPInventor: Joel C. Colburn
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Publication number: 20150059740Abstract: An airway management device is provided that may adjust the inflation level of a cuff associated with an endotracheal tube. The cuff inflation may be adjusted in response to an increase in carbon dioxide levels above the cuff, which may indicate a poor seal of the cuff against the tracheal walls, as well in response to a measured intracuff pressure. By using information about the seal quality of the cuff together with information about the cuff pressure, the inflation of the cuff can be adjusted to minimize cuff inflation pressure while maintaining a high quality tracheal seal.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2014Publication date: March 5, 2015Inventor: Joel C. Colburn
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Patent number: 8813750Abstract: There is disclosed an endotracheal tube which has a minimal cross-sectional profile for easy viewing of anatomical features during intubation. After the tube is placed into the trachea, the tube is adapted to increase the diameter. In this manner the tube diameter may be expanded to allow for decreased Work of Breathing (WOB) for patient, while not having so large a diameter as to cause tracheal discomfort.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2010Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Michael P. O'Neil, Joel C. Colburn, Gary L. Crumback, Charles E. Porges, Alfred Chung, David Hyde
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Patent number: 8807136Abstract: There is disclosed an endotracheal tube which has a minimal cross-sectional profile for easy viewing of anatomical features during intubation. After the tube is placed into the trachea, the tube is adapted to increase the diameter. In this manner the tube diameter may be expanded to allow for decreased Work of Breathing (WOB) for patient, while not having so large a diameter as to cause tracheal discomfort.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2010Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Michael P. O'Neil, Joel C. Colburn
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Patent number: 8561614Abstract: An inflatable cuff may be adapted to seal a vessel of a patient, such as a trachea when associated with a medical device, such as an endotracheal tube. In one embodiment, an inflatable cuff made from multiple layers is provided where one or more layers are chosen to improve sealing of the tube in the vessel. In exemplary embodiments, the individual layers may improve sealing by swelling in the presence of moisture, being wettable by the tissues of the trachea, or both. In one implementation, the inflatable cuff may be made of any combination of layers that perform either or both of these functions.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2006Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Paul W. Martens, Joel C. Colburn
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Patent number: 7950393Abstract: An inflatable balloon cuff associated with a tracheal tube may be adapted to filter microbial secretions and reduce their passage into the lungs. A cuff as provided may include a cross-linked polymeric structure that may serve to exclude certain secretions on the basis of size. The polymeric structure may be incorporated onto all or part of the surface of the inflatable balloon cuff.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2006Date of Patent: May 31, 2011Assignee: Nellcor Puritan Bennett LLCInventors: Joel C. Colburn, Donald S. Nelson, Paul W. Martens
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Publication number: 20100313895Abstract: There is disclosed an endotracheal tube which has a minimal cross-sectional profile for easy viewing of anatomical features during intubation. After the tube is placed into the trachea, the tube is adapted to increase the diameter. In this manner the tube diameter may be expanded to allow for decreased Work of Breathing (WOB) for patient, while not having so large a diameter as to cause tracheal discomfort.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2010Publication date: December 16, 2010Applicant: Nellcor Puritan Bennett LLCInventors: Michael P. O'Neil, Joel C. Colburn, Gary L. Crumback, Charles E. Porges, Alfred Chung, David Hyde
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Publication number: 20100313896Abstract: There is disclosed an endotracheal tube which has a minimal cross-sectional profile for easy viewing of anatomical features during intubation. After the tube is placed into the trachea, the tube is adapted to increase the diameter. In this manner the tube diameter may be expanded to allow for decreased Work of Breathing (WOB) for patient, while not having so large a diameter as to cause tracheal discomfort.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2010Publication date: December 16, 2010Applicant: Nellcor Puritan Bennett LLCInventors: Michael P. O'Neil, Joel C. Colburn
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Publication number: 20100258134Abstract: A surgical/medical tube such as an endotracheal tube 10 is provided having a tubular body 12 equipped with an inflatable cuff 22 and respective, separate cuff inflation and fluid removal lumens 24, 30. A fluid removal opening 32 communicates with lumen 30 and is located proximal to cuff 22. A projection 38, 38a, 40, 42 is located in close proximity to the opening 32 and is configured to prevent contact between the opening 32 and the adjacent tracheal wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2010Publication date: October 14, 2010Applicant: Nellcor Puritan Bennett LLCInventors: Joel C. Colburn, Douglas A. Clement
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Publication number: 20090093738Abstract: A method for monitoring the amount of treatment delivered by a treatment device, comprising: providing a treatment device including at least one activation element; applying a reactive agent to a treatment area, the reactive agent reacting to energy delivered by the at least one activation element; actuating the treatment device and the activation element to deliver treatment.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2008Publication date: April 9, 2009Applicant: CABOCHON AESTHETICS, INC.Inventors: Adnan I. Merchant, Joel C. Colburn
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Publication number: 20080142016Abstract: An inflatable balloon cuff associated with a tracheal tube may be adapted to filter microbial secretions and reduce their passage into the lungs. A cuff as provided may include a cross-linked polymeric structure that may serve to exclude certain secretions on the basis of size. The polymeric structure may be incorporated onto all or part of the surface of the inflatable balloon cuff.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2006Publication date: June 19, 2008Inventors: Joel C. Colburn, Donald S. Nelson, Paul W. Martens
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Publication number: 20080078399Abstract: There is disclosed an endotracheal tube which has a minimal cross-sectional profile for easy viewing of anatomical features during intubation. After the tube is placed into the trachea, the tube is adapted to increase the diameter. In this manner the tube diameter may be expanded to allow for decreased Work of Breathing (WOB) for patient, while not having so large a diameter as to cause tracheal discomfort.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2006Publication date: April 3, 2008Inventors: Michael P. O'Neil, Joel C. Colburn
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Publication number: 20080078401Abstract: There is disclosed an endotracheal tube which has a minimal cross-sectional profile for easy viewing of anatomical features during intubation. After the tube is placed into the trachea, the tube is adapted to increase the diameter. In this manner the tube diameter may be expanded to allow for decreased Work of Breathing (WOB) for patient, while not having so large a diameter as to cause tracheal discomfort.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2006Publication date: April 3, 2008Inventors: Michael P. O'Neil, Joel C. Colburn, Gary L. Crumback, Charles E. Porges, Alfred Chung, David Hyde
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Publication number: 20080078400Abstract: An inflatable cuff may be adapted to seal a vessel of a patient, such as a trachea when associated with a medical device, such as an endotracheal tube. In one embodiment, an inflatable cuff made from multiple layers is provided where one or more layers are chosen to improve sealing of the tube in the vessel. In exemplary embodiments, the individual layers may improve sealing by swelling in the presence of moisture, being wettable by the tissues of the trachea, or both. In one implementation, the inflatable cuff may be made of any combination of layers that perform either or both of these functions.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2006Publication date: April 3, 2008Inventors: Paul W. Martens, Joel C. Colburn
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Publication number: 20070289596Abstract: An inflatable balloon cuff may be adapted to seal a patient's trachea via a mucoadhesive coating when associated with an endotracheal tube. The mucoadhesive seal may enhance a cuffs mechanical pressure seal, or may be used to seal the trachea at very low cuff inflation pressures. Also provided are inflatable balloon cuffs that include agents that may promote tracheal tissue growth and/or regeneration.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2006Publication date: December 20, 2007Inventors: Shannon E. Campbell, Joel C. Colburn