Patents by Inventor Paul Kendrick
Paul Kendrick 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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Publication number: 20240043340Abstract: Haptic articles, methods of making the haptic articles, and applications using sintered articles prepared from molded gel compositions are provided. The haptic articles include a shaped zirconia ceramic plate and a piezoelectric actuator attached to the shaped zirconia ceramic plate to vibrate the shaped zirconia ceramic plate at an ultrasonic frequency.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2021Publication date: February 8, 2024Inventors: Jonathan T. Kahl, Paul A. Kendrick, Nathaniel D. Anderson, Orlin B. Knudson, Jason L. Aveldson, Kathleen M. Humpal, Eric Cybulski
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Publication number: 20220079444Abstract: Materials, systems, and assemblies for assessment of haptic perception impairments and motor control abnormalities.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2020Publication date: March 17, 2022Inventors: Jonathan T. Kahl, Orlin B. Knudson, Nathan J. Anderson, Glendon D. Kappel, Paul A. Kendrick, Nathaniel D. Anderson
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Publication number: 20210213232Abstract: A fluid trap is disclosed herein. The fluid trap has a reservoir housing defining a reservoir and a tube connector coaxially disposed through the reservoir housing. The tube connector has first and second connector ends extending from opposing sides of the reservoir, an interior passageway in fluid communication with the first and second connector ends, and an aperture in fluid communication with the reservoir. The reservoir is in fluid communication with the interior passageway and is configured to retain fluid from that passageway.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2021Publication date: July 15, 2021Inventors: Paul KENDRICK, Mark WOELFEL
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Patent number: 11007338Abstract: A fluid trap is disclosed herein. The fluid trap has a tube connector defining a first interior passageway and a second interior passageway. The tube connector is adapted for connection with a dual lumen tube such that the first interior passageway is in fluid communication with one of the dual lumen and the second interior passageway is in fluid communication with the other of the dual lumen. The fluid trap also includes a reservoir operatively connected to the tube connector. The reservoir is in fluid communication with only one of the interior passageways, and is configured to retain fluid from that passageway.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2018Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: VYAIRE MEDICAL CONSUMABLES LLCInventors: Paul Kendrick, Mark Woelfel
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Publication number: 20180221616Abstract: A fluid trap is disclosed herein. The fluid trap has a tube connector defining a first interior passageway and a second interior passageway. The tube connector is adapted for connection with a dual lumen tube such that the first interior passageway is in fluid communication with one of the dual lumen and the second interior passageway is in fluid communication with the other of the dual lumen. The fluid trap also includes a reservoir operatively connected to the tube connector. The reservoir is in fluid communication with only one of the interior passageways, and is configured to retain fluid from that passageway.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2018Publication date: August 9, 2018Inventors: Paul KENDRICK, Mark WOELFEL
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Patent number: 9919122Abstract: A fluid trap is disclosed herein. The fluid trap has a tube connector defining a first interior passageway and a second interior passageway. The tube connector is adapted for connection with a dual lumen tube such that the first interior passageway is in fluid communication with one of the dual lumen and the second interior passageway is in fluid communication with the other of the dual lumen. The fluid trap also includes a reservoir operatively connected to the tube connector. The reservoir is in fluid communication with only one of the interior passageways, and is configured to retain fluid from that passageway.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2012Date of Patent: March 20, 2018Assignee: Vyaire Medical Consumables LLCInventors: Paul Kendrick, Mark Woelfel
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Publication number: 20160193440Abstract: A fluid delivery connection includes a cuff to engage a port. A finger extends away from the cuff, and the finger is configured to interact with the port. A locking sleeve is movably disposed at least partially about the cuff and the finger. The locking sleeve is selectively movable between an unlocked configuration wherein the finger is movable and a locked configuration wherein the finger is secured to the port. A method of connection to a gas port includes moving a locking sleeve of a connector into an unlocked configuration. A finger of the connector is translated along the gas port and the locking sleeve is moved into a locked configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2016Publication date: July 7, 2016Inventors: Garrett Austin SHEFFER, Paul A. KENDRICK
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Patent number: 9283344Abstract: A fluid delivery connection includes a cuff to engage a port. A finger extends away from the cuff, and the finger is configured to interact with the port. A locking sleeve is movably disposed at least partially about the cuff and the finger. The locking sleeve is selectively movable between an unlocked configuration wherein the finger is movable and a locked configuration wherein the finger is secured to the port. A method of connection to a gas port includes moving a locking sleeve of a connector into an unlocked configuration. A finger of the connector is translated along the gas port and the locking sleeve is moved into a locked configuration.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2012Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: CAREFUSION CORPORATIONInventors: Garrett Austin Sheffer, Paul A. Kendrick
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Publication number: 20150167877Abstract: A connector arrangement for attaching a gas conduit to a gas supply device and visually indicating the proper connection between the two components. The connector arrangement includes a connector attached to a gas conduit and a receptacle formed on a gas supply device. A visual indicator is associated with the receptacle such that when the connector is properly received within the receptacle, the visual indicator provides a visual indication to the user that the connection has been made. The visual indicator can include two distinct colors that provide a visual indication of whether a proper connection has been made. The visual indicator could alternatively include a light that is illuminated when the proper connection is made.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2015Publication date: June 18, 2015Inventor: Paul A. KENDRICK
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Patent number: 8960727Abstract: A connector arrangement for attaching a gas conduit to a gas supply device and visually indicating the proper connection between the two components. The connector arrangement includes a connector attached to a gas conduit and a receptacle formed on a gas supply device. A visual indicator is associated with the receptacle such that when the connector is properly received within the receptacle, the visual indicator provides a visual indication to the user that the connection has been made. The visual indicator can include two distinct colors that provide a visual indication of whether a proper connection has been made. The visual indicator could alternatively include a light that is illuminated when the proper connection is made.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2011Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: Carefusion CorporationInventor: Paul A. Kendrick
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Publication number: 20140150794Abstract: A fluid trap is disclosed herein. The fluid trap has a tube connector defining a first interior passageway and a second interior passageway. The tube connector is adapted for connection with a dual lumen tube such that the first interior passageway is in fluid communication with one of the dual lumen and the second interior passageway is in fluid communication with the other of the dual lumen. The fluid trap also includes a reservoir operatively connected to the tube connector. The reservoir is in fluid communication with only one of the interior passageways, and is configured to retain fluid from that passageway.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2012Publication date: June 5, 2014Applicant: CareFusion CorporationInventors: Paul Kendrick, Mark Woelfel
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Publication number: 20130167841Abstract: A fluid delivery connection includes a cuff to engage a port. A finger extends away from the cuff, and the finger is configured to interact with the port. A locking sleeve is movably disposed at least partially about the cuff and the finger. The locking sleeve is selectively movable between an unlocked configuration wherein the finger is movable and a locked configuration wherein the finger is secured to the port. A method of connection to a gas port includes moving a locking sleeve of a connector into an unlocked configuration. A finger of the connector is translated along the gas port and the locking sleeve is moved into a locked configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2012Publication date: July 4, 2013Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Garrett Austin Sheffer, Paul A. Kendrick
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Publication number: 20120169044Abstract: A connector arrangement for attaching a gas conduit to a gas supply device and visually indicating the proper connection between the two components. The connector arrangement includes a connector attached to a gas conduit and a receptacle formed on a gas supply device. A visual indicator is associated with the receptacle such that when the connector is properly received within the receptacle, the visual indicator provides a visual indication to the user that the connection has been made. The visual indicator can include two distinct colors that provide a visual indication of whether a proper connection has been made. The visual indicator could alternatively include a light that is illuminated when the proper connection is made.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2011Publication date: July 5, 2012Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventor: Paul A. Kendrick
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Publication number: 20050090840Abstract: The proposed meniscus suturing machine provides quick, strong, reliable sutures to torn medial menisci. An electronically controlled pneumatic system powers the suturing process. The meniscus suturing machine utilizes the chain stitch, a common sewing stitch, and applies it to the repair of torn menisci using only a single thread. The designed device is simple to use, with an on/off switch and fire button. While the device is simple, it has internal fault protection devices such as an automatic emergency shutoff and suture recovery loop. The device also comes apart easily, with a disposable needle-thread system. An autoclave sterilizes the remaining portion of the device. The initial application of the design is to suture medial menisci, but modifications will allow the suturing device to accommodate other areas too, such as the lateral meniscus. The benefits of the suturing device include a reduction in operating time and complexity of meniscus repairs.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2004Publication date: April 28, 2005Applicants: The Children's Medical Center Corporation, Northeastern UniversityInventors: Peter Gerbino, Paul Kendrick, William Smith, David Norman, Gregory Dion, Manuel Goulart
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Patent number: 5762066Abstract: A High Intensity Focused Ultrasound system is provided for treatment of focal disease. The preferred embodiment includes an intracavity probe having two active ultrasound radiating surfaces with different focal geometries. Selectively energizing the first surface focuses therapeutic energy a first distance from the housing, energizing the second surface focuses therapeutic energy nearer the housing. Preferably, the probe includes a thin, flexible, inelastic membrane which is rigidized with pressure to allow blunt manipulation of tissue. Methods of use of the probe are also provided, particularly for treatment of diseases of the prostate.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 1995Date of Patent: June 9, 1998Assignee: THS International, Inc.Inventors: Wing K. Law, Carl Hennige, Frank Fry, Narendra T. Sanghvi, Fred Miller, Paul Kendrick, Stan DeMarta