Patents by Inventor Mahender Avula
Mahender Avula 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: 11752318Abstract: Medical devices including a cap for a medical connector are disclosed. In some embodiments, the cap comprises a disinfectant, such as an antiseptic fluid and an insert configured to seal or partially seal the medical connector as it is engaged with the cap. In some embodiments the cap insert has a segment which is deformable under axially applied pressure as an end-user attaches the cap to the medical connector. In some embodiments this insert is configured to improve the exposure of antiseptic to the outer surface of the medical connector while minimizing exposure of the antiseptic inside the medical connector open lumen.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2020Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: Merit Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Mahender Avula, Richard P. Jenkins, Kenneth Sykes, Robert Hitchcock, F. Mark Ferguson
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Patent number: 11439718Abstract: Devices and methods to disinfect a medical appliance, such as an IV pole, using ultraviolet light, including ultraviolet C (UVC) light, are disclosed. The devices and methods expose contaminated exterior surfaces of the IV pole to UVC light. The UVC light may be emitted from within the IV pole or may be emitted from a source surrounding the IV pole. A controller controls the duration and intensity of the exposure. A proximity sensor detects the proximity of a healthcare worker or patient.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2020Date of Patent: September 13, 2022Assignee: Merit Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Kirk Loren Foote, Mahender Avula, Jim Mottola, Richard P. Jenkins
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Patent number: 11266784Abstract: A disinfecting cap accepts a needleless injection site to apply an antiseptic agent. The cap includes a breakable seal located in a chamber between the proximal and distal portions so as to be spaced away from the opening. The cap body may include a compliant wall that deforms when a needleless injection site is inserted into the opening to removably hold the cap on the needleless injection site. In lieu of a compliant wall, a flexible skirt may extend from the cap body into the proximal portion, so that when a needleless injection site is inserted into the opening, the flexible skirt engages the outer diameter of the needleless injection site to removably hold the cap on the needleless injection site. A carrier strip may be used, wherein each of the plurality of disinfecting caps is removably attached at its proximal end to the carrier strip.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2018Date of Patent: March 8, 2022Assignee: Merit Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Donald D. Solomon, F. Mark Ferguson, Mahender Avula, Robert Hitchcock
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Patent number: 11160629Abstract: Medical device dispensers along with related systems and methods are disclosed herein. In some embodiments dispenses within the scope of this disclosure may be configured to couple another structure such as an IV pole. Additionally, dispensers within the scope of this disclosure may be configured with locking or otherwise tamper resistant elements.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2018Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Assignee: Merit Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Fred Lampropoulos, Michael O. Daily, Jim Mottola, Frank P. Gazzano, Richard P. Jenkins, Mahender Avula, Kenneth Sykes, Christopher Cindrich, Gregory R. McArthur, Diana N. Caldwell
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Patent number: 11058858Abstract: Devices used to disinfect and maintain sterility of a medical valve connector are disclosed. The devices may comprise an insert that is configured to dispense disinfecting solution when the device is coupled to the medical valve connector. Insert grooves are configured to collapse sequentially as the insert is compressed by the medical valve connector.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2018Date of Patent: July 13, 2021Assignee: Merit Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Mahender Avula, Kenneth Sykes, Richard P. Jenkins
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Publication number: 20210016077Abstract: Medical devices including a cap for a medical connector are disclosed. In some embodiments, the cap comprises a disinfectant, such as an antiseptic fluid and an insert configured to seal or partially seal the medical connector as it is engaged with the cap. In some embodiments the cap insert has a segment which is deformable under axially applied pressure as an end-user attaches the cap to the medical connector. In some embodiments this insert is configured to improve the exposure of antiseptic to the outer surface of the medical connector while minimizing exposure of the antiseptic inside the medical connector open lumen.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2020Publication date: January 21, 2021Inventors: Mahender Avula, Richard P. Jenkins, Kenneth Sykes, Robert Hitchcock, F. Mark Ferguson
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Publication number: 20200230272Abstract: Devices and methods to disinfect a medical appliance, such as an IV pole, using ultraviolet light, including ultraviolet C (UVC) light, are disclosed. The devices and methods expose contaminated exterior surfaces of the IV pole to UVC light. The UVC light may be emitted from within the IV pole or may be emitted from a source surrounding the IV pole. A controller controls the duration and intensity of the exposure. A proximity sensor detects the proximity of a healthcare worker or patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2020Publication date: July 23, 2020Inventors: Kirk Loren Foote, Mahender Avula, Jim Mottola, Richard P. Jenkins
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Patent number: 10603481Abstract: Medical devices including a cap for a medical connector are disclosed. In some embodiments, the cap comprises a disinfectant, such as an antiseptic fluid and an insert configured to seal or partially seal the medical connector as it is engaged with the cap. In some embodiments the cap insert has a segment which is deformable under axially applied pressure as an end-user attaches the cap to the medical connector. In some embodiments this insert is configured to improve the exposure of antiseptic to the outer surface of the medical connector while minimizing exposure of the antiseptic inside the medical connector open lumen.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2018Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Assignee: Merit Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Mahender Avula, Richard P. Jenkins, Kenneth Sykes, Robert Hitchcock, F. Mark Ferguson
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Patent number: 10589080Abstract: A male-disinfecting cap is configured to couple with and apply an antiseptic agent to medical male luer-lock connector of the type including a post having a lumen. The cap includes a receiving portion which defines a chamber. The post of the male luer-lock connector is received into a single opening of the chamber. The receiving portion is configured to fit within the skirt of the male luer-lock connector when the post is received into the receiving portion. At least one vent is defined on the internal surface of the receiving portion and extends from the opening into the chamber, where an antiseptic is disposed. Protrusions on the external surface of the receiving portion engage helical threads of the internally helically threaded skirt. The male-disinfecting cap also includes a seal that prevents evaporation of the antiseptic agent in the chamber prior to use.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2018Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: Merit Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Robert Hitchcock, Mahender Avula
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Publication number: 20190209781Abstract: A disinfecting cap accepts a needleless injection site to apply an antiseptic agent. The cap includes a breakable seal located in a chamber between the proximal and distal portions so as to be spaced away from the opening. The cap body may include a compliant wall that deforms when a needleless injection site is inserted into the opening to removably hold the cap on the needleless injection site. In lieu of a compliant wall, a flexible skirt may extend from the cap body into the proximal portion, so that when a needleless injection site is inserted into the opening, the flexible skirt engages the outer diameter of the needleless injection site to removably hold the cap on the needleless injection site. A carrier strip may be used, wherein each of the plurality of disinfecting caps is removably attached at its proximal end to the carrier strip.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2018Publication date: July 11, 2019Inventors: Donald D. Solomon, F. Mark Ferguson, Mahender Avula, Robert Hitchcock
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Publication number: 20190099593Abstract: Devices used to disinfect and maintain sterility of a medical valve connector are disclosed. The devices may comprise an insert that is configured to dispense disinfecting solution when the device is coupled to the medical valve connector. Insert grooves are configured to collapse sequentially as the insert is compressed by the medical valve connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2018Publication date: April 4, 2019Inventors: Mahender Avula, Kenneth Sykes, Richard P. Jenkins
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Publication number: 20190076205Abstract: Medical device dispensers along with related systems and methods are disclosed herein. In some embodiments dispenses within the scope of this disclosure may be configured to couple another structure such as an IV pole. Additionally, dispensers within the scope of this disclosure may be configured with locking or otherwise tamper resistant elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2018Publication date: March 14, 2019Inventors: Fred Lampropoulos, Michael O. Daily, Jim Mottola, Frank P. Gazzano, Richard P. Jenkins, Mahender Avula, Kenneth Sykes, Christopher Cindrich, Gregory R. McArthur, Diana N. Caldwell
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Patent number: 10166339Abstract: A disinfecting cap accepts a needleless injection site to apply an antiseptic agent. The cap includes a breakable seal located in a chamber between the proximal and distal portions so as to be spaced away from the opening. The cap body may include a compliant wall that deforms when a needleless injection site is inserted into the opening to removably hold the cap on the needleless injection site. In lieu of a compliant wall, a flexible skirt may extend from the cap body into the proximal portion, so that when a needleless injection site is inserted into the opening, the flexible skirt engages the outer diameter of the needleless injection site to removably hold the cap on the needleless injection site. A carrier strip may be used, wherein each of the plurality of disinfecting caps is removably attached at its proximal end to the carrier strip.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2015Date of Patent: January 1, 2019Assignee: Merit Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Donald D. Solomon, F. Mark Ferguson, Mahender Avula, Robert Hitchcock
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Publication number: 20180338810Abstract: Elongate medical appliance isolation and cleaning devices and methods are disclosed. The isolation devices provide disposable coverings of the elongate medical appliance, such as an IV pole, to protect the elongate medical appliance from contamination. The cleaning devices provide a tool to clean and disinfect the elongate medical appliance following use.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2018Publication date: November 29, 2018Inventors: Fred Lampropoulos, Jim Mottola, Kenneth Sykes, Christopher Cindrich, Mahender Avula, Bruce Lewis, Richard P. Jenkins, John Hellgeth, Brian Harris, Kirk Loren Foote
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Publication number: 20180256881Abstract: A male-disinfecting cap is configured to couple with and apply an antiseptic agent to medical male luer-lock connector of the type including a post having a lumen. The cap includes a receiving portion which defines a chamber. The post of the male luer-lock connector is received into a single opening of the chamber. The receiving portion is configured to fit within the skirt of the male luer-lock connector when the post is received into the receiving portion. At least one vent is defined on the internal surface of the receiving portion and extends from the opening into the chamber, where an antiseptic is disposed. Protrusions on the external surface of the receiving portion engage helical threads of the internally helically threaded skirt. The male-disinfecting cap also includes a seal that prevents evaporation of the antiseptic agent in the chamber prior to use.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventors: Robert Hitchcock, Mahender Avula
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Publication number: 20180214684Abstract: Medical devices including a cap for a medical connector are disclosed. In some embodiments, the cap comprises a disinfectant, such as an antiseptic fluid and an insert configured to seal or partially seal the medical connector as it is engaged with the cap. In some embodiments the cap insert has a segment which is deformable under axially applied pressure as an end-user attaches the cap to the medical connector. In some embodiments this insert is configured to improve the exposure of antiseptic to the outer surface of the medical connector while minimizing exposure of the antiseptic inside the medical connector open lumen.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2018Publication date: August 2, 2018Inventors: Mahender Avula, Richard P. Jenkins, Kenneth Sykes, Robert Hitchcock, F. Mark Ferguson
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Publication number: 20160144118Abstract: A disinfecting cap accepts a needleless injection site to apply an antiseptic agent. The cap includes a breakable seal located in a chamber between the proximal and distal portions so as to be spaced away from the opening. The cap body may include a compliant wall that deforms when a needleless injection site is inserted into the opening to removably hold the cap on the needleless injection site. In lieu of a compliant wall, a flexible skirt may extend from the cap body into the proximal portion, so that when a needleless injection site is inserted into the opening, the flexible skirt engages the outer diameter of the needleless injection site to removably hold the cap on the needleless injection site. A carrier strip may be used, wherein each of the plurality of disinfecting caps is removably attached at its proximal end to the carrier strip.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2015Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventors: Donald D. Solomon, F. Mark Ferguson, Mahender Avula, Robert Hitchcock