Patents by Inventor Richard L. Fiser
Richard L. Fiser 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: 9125600Abstract: A medical device including a barrel having an open first end and capable of supporting a needle at a second end of the barrel is provided and includes a lid releasably adhered to and overlying the open first end of the barrel in a fluid tight manner; and a pad secured to a surface of the lid such that the pad is disposed within a cavity of the barrel when the lid is adhered to the barrel, wherein the pad comprises a disinfecting solution.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2010Date of Patent: September 8, 2015Inventors: Gregory A. Steube, Richard L. Fiser, Michael J. Noble, Janice L. Sherman
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Patent number: 8881899Abstract: A securement device for securing a catheter to a patient is provided. The securement device includes a base including a support member and at least one securement arm extending away from the support member. The support member defines a cradle portion, the cradle portion of the support member being configured to receive at least a portion of a catheter. The at least one securement arm being movable over the cradle portion to a position to secure a catheter within the cradle portion. The securement device further includes a cover member configured to be received over the base and dimensioned to secure the base to a patient.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2013Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: E. David Fink, Richard L. Fiser, Bradley M. Anthony, William Brandon, David Hibbitt
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Patent number: 8747387Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for positioning a compression member about the septum of a seal member. In one embodiment, a source of low pressure or vacuum is provided to draw the septum of seal member into the hollow body of the compression member. In an alternative embodiment, a molding apparatus is provided which is dimensioned to receive a compression member and configured to facilitate molding of the septum within the compression member. In another embodiment, the septum of the seal member includes a septum having a tab extending from the septum. The tab is configured to assist positioned of a compression member about the septum.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2007Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Richard A. Belley, Richard L. Fiser, Eugene E. Weilbacher
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Patent number: 8419689Abstract: A securement device for securing a catheter to a patient is provided. The securement device includes a base including a support member and at least one securement arm extending away from the support member. The support member defines a cradle portion, the cradle portion of the support member being configured to receive at least a portion of a catheter. The at least one securement arm being movable over the cradle portion to a position to secure a catheter within the cradle portion. The securement device further includes a cover member configured to be received over the base and dimensioned to secure the base to a patient.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2009Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: E. David Fink, Richard L. Fiser, Bradley M. Anthony, Billy Brandon, David Hibbitt
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Patent number: 8398598Abstract: Featured is a medical infusion device for vascular access with enhanced flashback visualization that includes a hub assembly having a flashback chamber. The hub assembly includes a proximal portion, a distal portion and a substantially transparent window section intermediate the proximal portion and distal portion. A needle is coupled to the flashback chamber so that fluid flows through the lumen of the needle into the flashback chamber after the needle is inserted into a blood vessel. A contrasting member is disposed on at least a portion of the hub assembly, so that when blood enters the flashback chamber, the contrasting member provides a high-contrast background when viewed through the window section.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2010Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Inventors: James L. Carlyon, Eugene F. Schrader, Richard L. Fiser
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Patent number: 8313469Abstract: An I.V. catheter assembly and needle safety device are disclosed which allow for the safe removal of a needle from a catheter assembly. The safety device includes a locking assembly which includes lock housing a rotatable locking member and a locking clip. The needle and the locking member are configured such that withdrawal of the needle from the catheter assembly effects rotation of the locking member. The locking clip is positioned and configured to obstruct rotation of the locking member after the needle has been retracted within the housing to obstruct re-advancement of the needle.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2011Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventor: Richard L. Fiser
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Publication number: 20110224627Abstract: An I.V. catheter assembly and needle safety device are disclosed which allow for the safe removal of a needle from a catheter assembly. The safety device includes a locking assembly which includes lock housing a rotatable locking member and a locking clip. The needle and the locking member are configured such that withdrawal of the needle from the catheter assembly effects rotation of the locking member. The locking clip is positioned and configured to obstruct rotation of the locking member after the needle has been retracted within the housing to obstruct re-advancement of the needle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2011Publication date: September 15, 2011Applicant: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LPInventor: Richard L. Fiser
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Patent number: 7963943Abstract: An I.V. catheter assembly and needle safety device are disclosed which allow for the safe removal of a needle from a catheter assembly. The safety device includes a locking assembly which includes lock housing a rotatable locking member and a locking clip. The needle and the locking member are configured such that withdrawal of the needle from the catheter assembly effects rotation of the locking member. The locking clip is positioned and configured to obstruct rotation of the locking member after the needle has been retracted within the housing to obstruct re-advancement of the needle.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2008Date of Patent: June 21, 2011Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventor: Richard L. Fiser
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Publication number: 20110060288Abstract: Featured is a medical infusion device for vascular access with enhanced flashback visualization that includes a hub assembly having a flashback chamber. The hub assembly includes a proximal portion, a distal portion and a substantially transparent window section intermediate the proximal portion and distal portion. A needle is coupled to the flashback chamber so that fluid flows through the lumen of the needle into the flashback chamber after the needle is inserted into a blood vessel. A contrasting member is disposed on at least a portion of the hub assembly, so that when blood enters the flashback chamber, the contrasting member provides a high-contrast background when viewed through the window section.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2010Publication date: March 10, 2011Applicant: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LPInventors: James L. Carlyon, Eugene F. Schrader, Richard L. Fiser
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Publication number: 20100331726Abstract: A medical device including a barrel having an open first end and capable of supporting a needle at a second end of the barrel is provided and includes a lid releasably adhered to and overlying the open first end of the barrel in a fluid tight manner; and a pad secured to a surface of the lid such that the pad is disposed within a cavity of the barrel when the lid is adhered to the barrel, wherein the pad comprises a disinfecting solution.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2010Publication date: December 30, 2010Applicant: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LPInventors: Gregory A. Steube, Richard L. Fiser, Michael J. Noble, Janice L. Sherman
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Patent number: 7833201Abstract: Featured is a medical infusion device for vascular access with enhanced flashback visualization that includes a hub assembly having a flashback chamber. The hub assembly includes a proximal portion, a distal portion and a substantially transparent window section intermediate the proximal portion and distal portion. A needle is coupled to the flashback chamber so that fluid flows through the lumen of the needle into the flashback chamber after the needle is inserted into a blood vessel. A contrasting member is disposed on at least a portion of the hub assembly, so that when blood enters the flashback chamber, the contrasting member provides a high-contrast background when viewed through the window section.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2007Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: James L. Carlyon, Eugene F. Schrader, Richard L. Fiser
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Patent number: 7736332Abstract: A safety shield is provided including a piercing member having a proximal end, a distal end and defining a longitudinal axis. A clip defines a first cavity dimensioned for movement of the piercing member therethrough and is oriented in an axis transverse to the longitudinal axis. The first cavity is movable between a movable orientation and a binding orientation. The clip includes a first leg that defines a second cavity dimensioned for movement of the piercing member therethrough and a distal part being configured to engage a medical device. The clip further includes a second leg having a bearing surface that engages the piercing member. The legs are biased for convergent movement such that the first cavity is disposed in the binding orientation and the distal part of the first leg disengages the medical device.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2004Date of Patent: June 15, 2010Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: James Carlyon, Richard L. Fiser, Russell Tartock
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Patent number: 7704426Abstract: A process for creating a stop surface on a plunger rod of a syringe is disclosed. The process includes the step of providing a preformed or molded plunger rod, and the step of forming a radially-extending deformation on the molded plunger rod. The presently disclosed in-line process allows for the use of a single molding rod to form plunger rods having one or more selectively located stop positions.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2007Date of Patent: April 27, 2010Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: Stephen Earhart, Richard L. Fiser
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Publication number: 20100081996Abstract: A securement device for securing a catheter to a patient is provided. The securement device includes a base including a support member and at least one securement arm extending away from the support member. The support member defines a cradle portion, the cradle portion of the support member being configured to receive at least a portion of a catheter. The at least one securement arm being movable over the cradle portion to a position to secure a catheter within the cradle portion. The securement device further includes a cover member configured to be received over the base and dimensioned to secure the base to a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2009Publication date: April 1, 2010Applicant: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: E. David Fink, Richard L. Fiser, Bradley M. Anthony, Billy Brandon, David Hibbitt
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Publication number: 20090131870Abstract: An I.V. catheter assembly and needle safety device are disclosed which allow for the safe removal of a needle from a catheter assembly. The safety device includes a locking assembly which includes lock housing a rotatable locking member and a locking clip. The needle and the locking member are configured such that withdrawal of the needle from the catheter assembly effects rotation of the locking member. The locking clip is positioned and configured to obstruct rotation of the locking member after the needle has been retracted within the housing to obstruct re-advancement of the needle.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2008Publication date: May 21, 2009Inventor: Richard L. Fiser
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Publication number: 20080167625Abstract: A process for creating a stop surface on a plunger rod of a syringe is disclosed. The process includes the step of providing a preformed or molded plunger rod, and the step of forming a radially-extending deformation on the molded plunger rod. The presently disclosed in-line process allows for the use of a single molding rod to form plunger rods having one or more selectively located stop positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2007Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventors: Stephen Earhart, Richard L. Fiser
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Patent number: 7361159Abstract: A safety apparatus is provided which includes a needle hub having an arm extending therefrom and an extensible frame connected to the needle hub. The extensible frame includes a proximal segment that is hingedly connected to a distal segment. The extensible frame is resiliently biased from a retracted position to an extended position, wherein the arm releasably enages the promixmal segment to fix the extensible frame in a position between the retracted position and the extended position. In an alternate embodiment, the safety apparatus includes an extensible frame including a proximal segment which is hingedly connected to a distal segment. A resilient member is coupled to the proximal segment and the distal segment. The resilient member is configured to bias the extensible frame from a retracted position to an extended position. A method for infusing fluids to a subject is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2002Date of Patent: April 22, 2008Assignee: Covidien AGInventors: Richard L. Fiser, Alan B. Ranford, James L. Carlyon, Eugene Weilbacher, Lee Burnes
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Patent number: 7226434Abstract: A safety shield including a protective device is provided including a piercing member having a proximal end, a distal end and defining a longitudinal axis. A clip defines a first cavity dimensioned for movement of the piercing member therethrough and is oriented in an axis transverse to the longitudinal axis. The first cavity is movable between a movable orientation and a binding orientation. The clip includes a first leg that defines a second cavity dimensioned for movement of the piercing member therethrough and a distal part being configured to engage a medical device. The clip further includes a second leg having a bearing surface that engages the piercing member. The legs are biased for convergent movement such that the first cavity is disposed in the binding orientation and the distal part of the first leg disengages the medical device.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2003Date of Patent: June 5, 2007Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: James Carlyon, Richard L. Fiser, Russell Tartock
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Patent number: 7198618Abstract: Medical needle shield apparatus for covering a needle after use. In embodiments of this invention a shield with two or more segments hingedly connected to each other is movable from a retracted position where the needle is exposed, to an extended position where the shield extends beyond the end of the needle. The needle is affixed in a hub of a medical needle device, and the shield is articulated to the hub. At least one of the two or more segments has an open orifice through which the needle passes to form an axis of intersection about the needle. The shield includes a channel for covering the needle when the shield is linearly extended. One or more locks associated with one or more of the segments secures one or more of the segments relative to the shield in the extended position. A latch is also disposed on the distal segment for securing the distal segment relative to the shield when in the extended position.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2001Date of Patent: April 3, 2007Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: F. Mark Ferguson, Richard L. Fiser, James R. Curtis, Charles V. Owen, David L. Thorne, Mark A. Nelson, Roy L. Barrus, Gale H. Thorne, Jr., Eugene E. Weilbacher, Michael Thorne, Steven Brown, Donald Solomon
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Patent number: 6949086Abstract: Medical needle shield apparatus for covering a needle after use. In embodiments of this invention a shield with two or more segments hingedly connected to each other is movable from a retracted position where the needle is exposed, to an extended position where the shield extends beyond the end of the needle. The needle is affixed in a hub of a medical needle device, and the shield is articulated to the hub. At least one of the two or more segments has an open orifice through which the needle passes to form an axis of intersection about the needle. The shield includes a channel for covering the needle when the shield is linearly extended. One or more locks associated with one or more of the segments secures one or more of the segments relative to the shield in the extended position.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2003Date of Patent: September 27, 2005Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: F. Mark Ferguson, Richard L. Fiser, James R. Curtis, Charles V. Owen, David L. Thorne, Mark A. Nelson, Roy L. Barrus, Gale H. Thorne, Jr., Eugene E. Weilbacher, Michael Thorne, Steven Brown, Donald Solomon