Patents by Inventor Rich Keenan
Rich Keenan 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: 20230346510Abstract: Equipment adaptor assembly and equipment stands are described where the adaptor may generally comprise an adaptor body having a width and a depth, and a connector extending from the adaptor body configured for securement to the equipment. A first recess may be defined by a brace positioned at a first location along the adaptor body, and a second recess may be defined at a second location at a distance from the first recess. The adaptor may be further configured to be interchangeably securable to a support structure via the first recess or second recess while maintaining a level orientation of the equipment such that securement via the first recess positions the equipment at a first height relative to horizontal and securement to the support structure via the second recess positions the equipment at a second height relative to horizontal where the first height and second height are different.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2023Publication date: November 2, 2023Applicant: Potrero Medical, Inc.Inventors: Hannah JACKSON, Rich KEENAN, Mark ZIEGLER
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Patent number: 11732838Abstract: An equipment adaptor assembly and equipment stand is disclosed which generally comprises an adaptor body having a width and a depth, a connector extending from the adaptor body and configured for securement to the equipment, a first brace extending from a first portion of the adaptor body for stabilizing the equipment relative to the adaptor when secured to the connector, and a second brace extending from a second portion of the adaptor body for stabilizing the equipment relative to the adaptor when secured to the connector. The adaptor may be configured to be interchangeably securable to a floor stand and a horizontal support structure while maintaining a level orientation of the equipment relative to horizontal when secured to the adaptor and without rearranging the adaptor.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2020Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: Potrero Medical, Inc.Inventors: Hannah Jackson, Dimitri Sokolov, Brandon Guarino, Rich Keenan, Brian Bechtel
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Publication number: 20230094714Abstract: Trays and methods for medical products packaging, storage and access are described where a multi-level packaging assembly may comprise a top tray level, a lower tray level upon which the top tray level is removably positioned, one or more compartment barriers which define a first compartment within the lower tray level such that the first compartment is sized to accommodate a single syringe. The first compartment barriers may have a continuous ledge at a constant level with respect to a bottom of the lower tray level, and a base which is uninclined relative to the bottom of the lower tray level, and at least one layer of wrap sized so as to fold over and enclose both the lower tray level and the top tray level such that unfolding of the at least one layer of wrap reveals the top tray level.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2022Publication date: March 30, 2023Applicant: Potrero Medical, Inc.Inventors: Sanjay BANERJEE, Hannah JACKSON, Rich KEENAN, Dimitri SOKOLOV, Saheel SUTARIA
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Publication number: 20220273213Abstract: Systems, devices and methods for draining and analyzing bodily fluids and assessing health are described generally comprising a pumping mechanism which is fluidly connectable at a first end to a portion of a drainage line and a venting mechanism having a one-way valve and which is connectable at a first end into fluid communication with a drainage catheter and the drainage line. The pumping mechanism may be configured to create a negative pressure within the drainage line when the pumping mechanism is in communication with the drainage line, and the one-way valve may be configured to open to an environment when the venting mechanism is connected at the first end and when the drainage line is at a pressure less than an environmental pressure such that an airlock is prevented from forming within the drainage line.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2022Publication date: September 1, 2022Applicant: Potrero Medical, Inc.Inventors: Dimitri SOKOLOV, Saheel SUTARIA, Rich KEENAN
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Patent number: 11357951Abstract: Systems, devices and methods for draining and analyzing bodily fluids are disclosed in which a drainage assembly is configured to prevent negative pressure build-up. The drainage assembly generally includes a catheter which may include a drainage lumen, a reservoir, a venting mechanism in fluid communication with the drainage lumen and a positive pressure lumen, and a controller. The venting mechanism may further include a valve which is configured to maintain a closed position, as well as a vent in fluid communication with the valve, where the venting mechanism is configured to inhibit wetting of the vent from fluid within the drainage lumen.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2019Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: Potrero Medical, Inc.Inventors: Daniel R. Burnett, Rich Keenan, Dimitri Sokolov, Stephen Boyd, Martin Williams, Kondapavulur Venkateswara-Rao, Michelle Arney
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Publication number: 20220152346Abstract: Systems, devices and methods for draining and analyzing bodily fluids are disclosed in which a drainage assembly is configured to prevent negative pressure build-up. The drainage assembly generally includes a catheter which may include a drainage lumen, a reservoir, a venting mechanism in fluid communication with the drainage lumen and a positive pressure lumen, and a controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2022Publication date: May 19, 2022Applicant: Potrero Medical, Inc.Inventors: Daniel R. BURNETT, Rich KEENAN, Dimitri SOKOLOV, Stephen BOYD, Martin WILLIAMS, Kondapavulur VENKATESWARA-RAO, Michelle ARNEY
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Publication number: 20210080054Abstract: An equipment adaptor assembly and equipment stand is disclosed which generally comprises an adaptor body having a width and a depth, a connector extending from the adaptor body and configured for securement to the equipment, a first brace extending from a first portion of the adaptor body for stabilizing the equipment relative to the adaptor when secured to the connector, and a second brace extending from a second portion of the adaptor body for stabilizing the equipment relative to the adaptor when secured to the connector. The adaptor may be configured to be interchangeably securable to a floor stand and a horizontal support structure while maintaining a level orientation of the equipment relative to horizontal when secured to the adaptor and without rearranging the adaptor.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2020Publication date: March 18, 2021Applicant: Potrero Medical, Inc.Inventors: Hannah JACKSON, Dimitri SOKOLOV, Brandon GUARINO, Rich KEENAN, Brian BECHTEL
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Publication number: 20200085378Abstract: Systems, devices and methods for sensing physiologic data and draining and analyzing bodily fluids are described which are capable of sensing physiologic data based on sensors incorporated into a catheter adapted to reside in any of a urinary tract, gastrointestinal tract, rectal location, pre-peritoneal, pleural space or other body cavity. The devices aid emptying of the bladder, measure urine output and various urine parameters such as oxygen tension, urine conductance and urine specific gravity, monitor renal function, analyze urine parameters, including urine content, including the presence of infection, and track and/or control fluid administration.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2019Publication date: March 19, 2020Applicant: Potrero Medical, Inc.Inventors: Daniel R. BURNETT, Evan S. LUXON, Rich KEENAN, Marcie HAMILTON, Saheel SUTARIA, Mark ZIEGLER, Alex YEE, Christina SKIELLER, Stephen BOYD
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Patent number: 10517538Abstract: Systems, devices and methods for sensing physiologic data and draining and analyzing bodily fluids are described which are capable of sensing physiologic data based on sensors incorporated into a catheter adapted to reside in any of a urinary tract, gastrointestinal tract, rectal location, pre-peritoneal, pleural space or other body cavity. The devices aid emptying of the bladder, measure urine output and various urine parameters such as oxygen tension, urine conductance and urine specific gravity, monitor renal function, analyze urine parameters, including urine content, including the presence of infection, and track and/or control fluid administration.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2017Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Assignee: Potrero Medical, Inc.Inventors: Daniel R. Burnett, Evan S. Luxon, Rich Keenan, Marcie Hamilton, Saheel Sutaria, Mark Ziegler, Alex Yee, Christina Skieller, Stephen Boyd
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Publication number: 20190321588Abstract: Systems, devices and methods for draining and analyzing bodily fluids are disclosed in which a drainage assembly is configured to prevent negative pressure build-up. The drainage assembly generally includes a catheter which may include a drainage lumen, a reservoir, a venting mechanism in fluid communication with the drainage lumen and a positive pressure lumen, and a controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2019Publication date: October 24, 2019Applicant: Potrero Medical, Inc.Inventors: Daniel R. BURNETT, Rich KEENAN, Dimitri SOKOLOV, Stephen BOYD, Martin WILLIAMS, Kondapavulur VENKATESWARA-RAO, Michelle ARNEY
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Patent number: 10391275Abstract: Systems, devices and methods for draining and analyzing bodily fluids are disclosed in which a drainage assembly is configured to prevent negative pressure build-up. The drainage assembly generally includes a catheter which may include a drainage lumen, a reservoir, a venting mechanism in fluid communication with the drainage lumen and a positive pressure lumen, and a controller. The venting mechanism may further include a valve which is configured to maintain a closed position, as well as a vent in fluid communication with the valve, where the venting mechanism is configured to inhibit wetting of the vent from fluid within the drainage lumen.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2016Date of Patent: August 27, 2019Assignee: Potrero Medical, Inc.Inventors: Daniel R. Burnett, Rich Keenan, Dimitri Sokolov, Stephen Boyd, Martin Williams, Kondapavulur Venkateswara-Rao, Michelle Arney
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Publication number: 20180177458Abstract: Systems, devices and methods for sensing physiologic data and draining and analyzing bodily fluids are described which are capable of sensing physiologic data based on sensors incorporated into a catheter adapted to reside in any of a urinary tract, gastrointestinal tract, rectal location, pre-peritoneal, pleural space or other body cavity. The devices aid emptying of the bladder, measure urine output and various urine parameters such as oxygen tension, urine conductance and urine specific gravity, monitor renal function, analyze urine parameters, including urine content, including the presence of infection, and track and/or control fluid administration.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2017Publication date: June 28, 2018Applicant: Potrero Medical, Inc.Inventors: Daniel R. BURNETT, Evan S. LUXON, Rich KEENAN, Marcie HAMILTON, Saheel SUTARIA, Mark ZIEGLER, Alex YEE, Griffeth TULLY, Christina SKIELLER, Stephen BOYD
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Publication number: 20170136209Abstract: Systems, devices and methods for draining and analyzing bodily fluids are disclosed in which a drainage assembly is configured to prevent negative pressure build-up. The drainage assembly generally includes a catheter which may include a drainage lumen, a reservoir, a venting mechanism in fluid communication with the drainage lumen and a positive pressure lumen, and a controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2016Publication date: May 18, 2017Applicant: Potrero Medical, Inc.Inventors: Daniel R. BURNETT, Rich KEENAN, Dimitri SOKOLOV, Stephen BOYD, Martin WILLIAMS, Kondapavulur VENKATESWARA-RAO, Michelle ARNEY
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Publication number: 20160183819Abstract: Sensing Foley catheter variations are described herein which may comprise a fluid chamber defining a receiving channel and a port fluidly coupled to a drainage lumen of the catheter such that the receiving channel is in fluid communication with the drainage opening. A pressure sensing mechanism located within the fluid chamber may comprise a pressure sensing mechanism which is configured to detect fluid pressure when body fluid, such as urine, is introduced into the drainage opening of the catheter and is received within the receiving channel and impinges upon the pressure sensing mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2015Publication date: June 30, 2016Applicant: TheraNova, LLCInventors: Daniel R. BURNETT, Marcie HAMILTON, Rich KEENAN, Saheel SUTARIA, Alex YEE, Christina SKIELLER, Evan S. LUXON
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Patent number: 7151411Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention provides an amplifier system, comprising at least one variable impedance matching network, the output of which provides the input to at least one amplifier stage or provides an output of the power amplifier itself, and a bias network associated with the at least one amplifier stage. The amplifier system may further comprise a controller enabling impedance control to the at least one variable impedance matching network and a supply voltage provided to the at least one variable impedance network and/or the at least one amplifier stage and wherein the at least one variable impedance network and the at least one amplifier stage may be a plurality of impedance networks connected to a plurality of amplifier stages. The at least one variable impedance network may include at least one variable capacitor and the at least one variable capacitor may be a voltage tunable dielectric capacitor which may include Parascan® voltage tunable dielectric material.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2004Date of Patent: December 19, 2006Assignee: Paratek Microwave, Inc.Inventors: James Martin, Izzac Khayo, Rich Keenan, Valter Karavanic, Greg Mendolia
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Publication number: 20050264815Abstract: A sample element configured to hold a material sample for determining a concentration of an analyte in the material sample. The sample element comprises a first window, a sample chamber partially defined by the first window, and a second, moveable window substantially aligned with the first window and the sample chamber. The second window is moveable from a first position in which the second window is spaced from the sample chamber, to a second position in which the second window covers and at least partially encloses the sample chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2005Publication date: December 1, 2005Inventors: Mark Wechsler, Kenneth Witte, Rich Keenan, Ken Li, Andrew Smith, James Braig
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Publication number: 20050250217Abstract: Disclosed is a sample element for use in analyzing a concentration of an analyte in a material sample. The sample element comprises a sample chamber having at least one window, and a supply passage extending from the sample chamber. The supply passage defines a supply axis. The sample element further comprises a vent opening in fluid communication with the sample chamber. The vent opening is offset from the supply axis as the sample element is viewed orthogonal to the window.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2005Publication date: November 10, 2005Inventors: Rich Keenan, Ken Li
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Publication number: 20050206457Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention provides an amplifier system, comprising at least one variable impedance matching network, the output of which provides the input to at least one amplifier stage or provides an output of the power amplifier itself, and a bias network associated with the at least one amplifier stage. The amplifier system may further comprise a controller enabling impedance control to the at least one variable impedance matching network and a supply voltage provided to the at least one variable impedance network and/or the at least one amplifier stage and wherein the at least one variable impedance network and the at least one amplifier stage may be a plurality of impedance networks connected to a plurality of amplifier stages. The at least one variable impedance network may include at least one variable capacitor and the at least one variable capacitor may be a voltage tunable dielectric capacitor which may include Parascan® voltage tunable dielectric material.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2004Publication date: September 22, 2005Inventors: James Martin, Izzac Khayo, Rich Keenan, Valter Karavanic, Greg Mendolia