Patents by Inventor Larry G. Junker

Larry G. Junker 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).

  • Apparatus for inserting medical device
    Patent number: 6645178
    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for inserting a medical device such as a catheter into a patient. The apparatus comprises a rigid obturator defining a distal obturator end. A flexible sheath has an internal bore terminating at a distal sheath end. The internal bore of the sheath receives the obturator for supporting the sheath to enable insertion of the sheath within the patient. The obturator is advanced relative to the sheath to fracture the distal sheath end. The obturator is removed from the sheath for enabling the medical device to be inserted through the sheath to enter into the patient. The sheath is removed from the patient while the medical device remains within the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Inventors: Larry G. Junker, John D. Thorniley
  • Handle for introducer sheath
    Patent number: D450839
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2001
    Inventor: Larry G. Junker