Patents by Inventor Jonathan Burkholz

Jonathan Burkholz 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: 20070112333
    Abstract: Cap and cleaning devices antiseptically maintain patient fluid line access valves to minimize the risk of infection via catheters. The devices have a cap that may contain a dry pad impregnated with an antimicrobial agent. The cap covers the access portion of the access valve when not in use. The devices have a hood that contains a wet pad impregnated with a cleaning solution and, optionally, an antimicrobial agent. The wet pad cleans the access portion of the access valve prior to and optionally, after the access valve is utilized to access the patient fluid line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2005
    Publication date: May 17, 2007
    Applicant: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Minh Hoang, Jonathan Burkholz
  • Publication number: 20050222542
    Abstract: An antimicrobial solution delivery system comprises a first reservoir containing an antimicrobial solution connected to a second reservoir housing an application member. The system is operable in a first inactivated condition, a second activated condition, and a third application condition. In the first condition, the first reservoir is sealed with respect to the second reservoir such that the solution does not flow from the first reservoir to the second reservoir. In the second condition, the solution may flow from the first reservoir to the second reservoir. In the third condition at least a portion of the application member is exposed to deliver the antimicrobial solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2004
    Publication date: October 6, 2005
    Inventors: Jonathan Burkholz, Minh Hoang
  • Publication number: 20050217685
    Abstract: A hand cleaner system for cleaning at least a portion of a human fingernail comprises a nail cleaner tip and a reservoir connected to the nail cleaner tip. The nail cleaner tip includes a tip surface configured to engage a portion of a human fingernail, and the reservoir contains an antimicrobial solution that in operation may flow from the reservoir to the nail cleaner tip. The system may also include a towelette containing an antimicrobial solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2004
    Publication date: October 6, 2005
    Inventors: Jonathan Burkholz, Minh Hoang