Patents by Inventor Michael M. Kvalo

Michael M. Kvalo 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).

  • Over-the-needle catheter assembly
    Patent number: 4828549
    Abstract: An improved over-the-needle catheter assembly is provided with means for facilitating one-handed separation of the catheter hub from the needle hub. The improvement comprises providing the catheter with a top outside surface presenting a generally smooth surface interrupted by a depression. The depression has a bearing wall for transmitting a force component applied by the finger of a user; such force component having a distal, coaxial direction with respect to the catheter hub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 9, 1989
    Assignee: Critikon, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael M. Kvalo