Patents by Inventor Kay L. Fuller

Kay L. Fuller 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: 11998699
    Abstract: A tracheal tube (e.g., an endotracheal tube) includes an inserting cannula (that may be able to swivel), and wherein the inserting cannula is connected to an elbow adaptor through a Bayonet Neill-Concelman (BNC) connection. The BNC connection may provide more secure connection of the corresponding components and may be able to withstand greater amounts of force exerted on them without becoming detached from each other. The elbow adapter may further be coupled to a pressure release valve that will alleviate pressure buildup within the tracheal tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Assignee: Smart Bridge Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Kay L. Fuller, Lisa M. Carver, Matthew T. Hill, Michael M. Hotta, Laura G. Kruger, Alexander C. Waselewski
  • Publication number: 20230068797
    Abstract: A tracheal tube (e.g., an endotracheal tube) includes an inserting cannula (that may be able to swivel), and wherein the inserting cannula is connected to an elbow adaptor through a Bayonet Neill-Concelman (BNC) connection. The BNC connection may provide more secure connection of the corresponding components and may be able to withstand greater amounts of force exerted on them without becoming detached from each other. The elbow adapter may further be coupled to a pressure release valve that will alleviate pressure buildup within the tracheal tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2022
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Inventors: Kay L. FULLER, Lisa M. CARVER, Matthew T. HILL, Michael M. HOTTA, Laura G. KRUGER, Alexander C. WASELEWSKI
  • Patent number: 11376389
    Abstract: A tracheal tube (e.g., an endotracheal tube) includes an inserting cannula (that may be able to swivel), and wherein the inserting cannula is connected to an elbow adaptor through a Bayonet Neill-Concelman (BNC) connection. The BNC connection may provide more secure connection of the corresponding components and may be able to withstand greater amounts of force exerted on them without becoming detached from each other. The elbow adapter may further be coupled to a pressure release valve that will alleviate pressure buildup within the tracheal tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: Smart Bridge Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Kay L. Fuller, Lisa M. Carver, Matthew T. Hill, Michael M. Hotta, Laura G. Kruger, Alexander C. Waselewski
  • Publication number: 20220072257
    Abstract: A tracheal tube (e.g., an endotracheal tube) includes an inserting cannula (that may be able to swivel), and wherein the inserting cannula is connected to an elbow adaptor through a Bayonet Neill-Concelman (BNC) connection. The BNC connection may provide more secure connection of the corresponding components and may be able to withstand greater amounts of force exerted on them without becoming detached from each other. The elbow adapter may further be coupled to a pressure release valve that will alleviate pressure buildup within the tracheal tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2019
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Inventors: Kay L. FULLER, Lisa M. CARVER, Matthew T. HILL, Michael M. HOTTA, Laura G. KRUGER, Alexander C. WASELEWSKI
  • Publication number: 20190290876
    Abstract: A tracheal tube (e.g., an endotracheal tube) includes an inserting cannula (that may be able to swivel), and wherein the inserting cannula is connected to an elbow adaptor through a Bayonet Neill-Concelman (BNC) connection. The BNC connection may provide more secure connection of the corresponding components and may be able to withstand greater amounts of force exerted on them without becoming detached from each other. The elbow adapter may further be coupled to a pressure release valve that will alleviate pressure buildup within the tracheal tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2019
    Publication date: September 26, 2019
    Inventors: Kay L. Fuller, Lisa M. Carver, Matthew T. Hill, Michael M. Hotta, Laura G. Kruger, Alexander C. Waselewski
  • Patent number: 10328227
    Abstract: A tracheal tube includes an inner cannula and an outer cannula that are connected with a threaded connection able to swivel, and wherein the inner cannula is also connected to an elbow adaptor through a Bayonet Neill-Concelman (BNC) connection. Both the threaded and the BNC connects provide more secure connections of the corresponding components and are able to withstand greater amounts of force exerted on them without becoming detached from each other. The elbow adapter may further be coupled to a pressure release valve that will alleviate pressure buildup within the tracheal tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: Smart Bridge Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Kay L. Fuller, Lisa M. Carver, Matthew T. Hill, Michael M. Hotta, Laura G. Kruger, Alexander C. Waselewski
  • Publication number: 20180093061
    Abstract: A tracheal tube includes an inner cannula and an outer cannula that are connected with a threaded connection able to swivel, and wherein the inner cannula is also connected to an elbow adaptor through a Bayonet Neill-Concelman (BNC) connection. Both the threaded and the BNC connects provide more secure connections of the corresponding components and are able to withstand greater amounts of force exerted on them without becoming detached from each other. The elbow adapter may further be coupled to a pressure release valve that will alleviate pressure buildup within the tracheal tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2017
    Publication date: April 5, 2018
    Inventors: Kay L. Fuller, Lisa M. Carver, Matthew T. Hill, Michael M. Hotta, Laura G. Kruger, Alexander C. Waselewski
  • Patent number: 9833588
    Abstract: A tracheal tube includes an inner cannula and an outer cannula that are connected with a threaded connection able to swivel, and wherein the inner cannula is also connected to an elbow adaptor through a Bayonet Neill-Concelman (BNC) connection. Both the threaded and the BNC connects provide more secure connections of the corresponding components and are able to withstand greater amounts of force exerted on them without becoming detached from each other. The elbow adapter may further be coupled to a pressure release valve that will alleviate pressure buildup within the tracheal tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: Smart Bridge Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Kay L. Fuller, Lisa M. Carver, Matthew T. Hill, Michael M. Hotta, Laura G. Kruger, Alexander C. Waselewski
  • Publication number: 20160325066
    Abstract: A tracheal tube includes an inner cannula and an outer cannula that are connected with a threaded connection able to swivel, and wherein the inner cannula is also connected to an elbow adaptor through a Bayonet Neill-Concelman (BNC) connection. Both the threaded and the BNC connects provide more secure connections of the corresponding components and are able to withstand greater amounts of force exerted on them without becoming detached from each other. The elbow adapter may further be coupled to a pressure release valve that will alleviate pressure buildup within the tracheal tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2016
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventors: Kay L. FULLER, Lisa M. CARVER, Matthew T. HILL, Michael M. HOTTA, Laura G. KRUGER, Alexander C. WASELEWSKI
  • Patent number: 8337412
    Abstract: A device for dissecting and/or harvesting a vessel includes an integrally adjustable insufflation device to supply an insufflation fluid to a subcutaneous area within a patient. The integrally adjustable insufflation device includes one or more one fluid control mechanisms to regulate the pressure rate and/or flow rate of the insufflation fluid being supplied to the subcutaneous area from within a sterile field surrounding the subcutaneous area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignees: Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation, Olympus Medical Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Kay L. Fuller, Randal J. Kadykowski
  • Publication number: 20090139531
    Abstract: A device for dissecting and/or harvesting a vessel includes an integrally adjustable insufflation device to supply an insufflation fluid to a subcutaneous area within a patient. The integrally adjustable insufflation device includes one or more one fluid control mechanisms to regulate the pressure rate and/or flow rate of the insufflation fluid being supplied to the subcutaneous area from within a sterile field surrounding the subcutaneous area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2007
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Inventors: Kay L. Fuller, Randal J. Kadykowski