Patents by Inventor Michael A. Zgoda

Michael A. Zgoda 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).

  • Percutaneous tracheostomy balloon apparatus
    Patent number: 7036510
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for performing a percutaneous tracheostomy procedure utilizing dilatation means that do not require entry into the trachea by downward pressure, in order to minimize the risk of posterior tracheal trauma. In addition, the apparatus is structured to facilitate entry of the tracheostomy tube into the dilated entry site without permitting any significant shrinkage or reduction in diameter of the dilated opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2006
    Assignee: Cook Critical Care Incorporated
    Inventors: Michael A. Zgoda, Andrew K. Hoffa, Laura Rice
  • Percutaneous tracheostomy balloon apparatus
    Publication number: 20040255954
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for performing a percutaneous iracheostomy procedure utilizing dilatation means that do not require entry into the trachea by downward pressure, in order to minimize the risk of posterior tracheal trauma. In addition, the apparatus is structured to facilitate entry of the tracheostomy tube into the dilated entry site without permitting any significant shrinkage or reduction in diameter of the dilated opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2004
    Publication date: December 23, 2004
    Inventors: Michael A. Zgoda, Andrew K. Hoffa, Laura Rice