Patents by Inventor Robert W. Molnar

Robert W. Molnar 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).

  • Patent number: 11970985
    Abstract: A gas turbine engine includes a fan and a fan case assembly. The fan includes a fan rotor configured to rotate about an axis of the gas turbine engine and a plurality of fan blades coupled to the fan rotor for rotation therewith. The fan case assembly extends circumferentially around the plurality of fan blades radially outward of the plurality of the fan blades.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignees: Rolls-Royce North American Technologies Inc., Rolls-Royce Corporation
    Inventors: Robert W. Heeter, Daniel E. Molnar, Jr., Jonathan M. Rivers, Michael S. Krautheim
  • Patent number: 11965528
    Abstract: A fan case assembly adapted for use with a gas turbine engine includes a case at extends circumferentially at least partway about an axis of the gas turbine engine and a plurality of vanes. The case is formed to define a plenum that extends circumferentially at least partway about the axis. The plurality of vanes are arranged in the plenum and spaced apart circumferentially about the axis to define a plurality of inlet openings in fluid communication with the plenum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignees: Rolls-Royce North American Technologies Inc., Rolls-Royce Corporation
    Inventors: Robert W. Heeter, Daniel E. Molnar, Jr., Jonathan M. Rivers
  • Patent number: 11946414
    Abstract: An acoustic panel for a gas turbine engine, includes a panel body, a panel-body cover, and a support bracket. The panel body is configured to dampen vibrations caused by the gas turbine engine. The forward support bracket is configured to mount the acoustic panel to portions of the gas turbine engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignees: Rolls-Royce Corporation, Rolls-Royce North American Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Robert W. Heeter, Christopher D. Hall, Daniel E. Molnar, Jr.
  • Patent number: 11946379
    Abstract: A fan case assembly adapted for use with a gas turbine engine includes a fan track liner and an annular case. The fan track liner extends circumferentially at least partway about a central axis of the gas turbine engine. The annular case is configured to support the fan track liner at a radial position relative to the central axis. The fan case assembly further includes an air recirculation duct configured to redirect air around the fan track liner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Rolls-Royce North American Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Robert W. Heeter, Daniel E. Molnar, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20230210628
    Abstract: Medical devices which are compatible with a camera for ventilating, intubating, and extubating a patient under continuous visualization. Methods for ventilating, intubating and extubating a patient with the medical devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2023
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Inventor: Robert W. Molnar
  • Patent number: 11628036
    Abstract: Oral airway devices comprising a tubal body formed by a wall which has a length between a distal end and a proximal end, the tubal body being curved into an arch, the wall having two hollow channels which are passages in the tubal body, a first channel and a second channel, wherein the two channels are laterally aligned, wherein the first channel is the passage located peripherally in the tubal body and wherein the second channel is the passage located centrally or substantially centrally in the tubal body and is compatible with a camera insertable and removable from the second channel; and wherein the tubal body does not comprise an endotracheal tube (ETT) lumen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: WM & DG, INC.
    Inventor: Robert W. Molnar
  • Publication number: 20230088652
    Abstract: In one aspect, this disclosure relates to a stylet having a channel for housing a bougie, drug delivery and suction. In another aspect, the present disclosure relates to a system comprising the stylet and bougie device for guided placement of an endotracheal tube in the trachea. The disclosure further relates to intubation methods in which placement of an endotracheal tube is guided with the stylet/bougie device according to this disclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2022
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Inventor: Robert W. Molnar
  • Patent number: 11497394
    Abstract: In one aspect, this disclosure relates to a laryngoscope having a channel for delivering an endotracheal tube to the trachea and its placement under continuous visualization by a camera and with controlled suction. The laryngoscope may further comprise one or more additional channels, including a suction and camera channel. In another aspect, this disclosure relates to medical systems comprising one of laryngoscopes according to this disclosure and one or more of adapters, tools and/or cameras.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: WM & DG, INC.
    Inventor: Robert W. Molnar
  • Publication number: 20220110514
    Abstract: In one aspect, this disclosure relates to a laryngoscope having a channel for delivering an endotracheal tube to the trachea and its placement under continuous visualization by a camera and with controlled suction. The laryngoscope may further comprise one or more additional channels, including a suction and camera channel. In another aspect, this disclosure relates to medical systems comprising one of laryngoscopes according to this disclosure and one or more of adapters, tools and/or cameras.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2021
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Inventor: Robert W. Molnar
  • Patent number: 11202561
    Abstract: The present invention provides medical devices comprising at least one visualization device sealed to, attached to or otherwise combined with at least one of the following second devices: an oral airway, ventilating mask, urinary catheter, trocar, a tool tube, and a medical glove. The present invention also provides methods for rapid and accurate placement of a medical device in a patient and continuous real time monitoring, including a remote monitoring, of the patient after the placement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Assignee: WM & DG, INC.
    Inventor: Robert W. Molnar
  • Publication number: 20210307598
    Abstract: The present invention provides medical devices comprising a camera combined with a second device selected from an endotracheal tube, oral airway, supraglottic airway, tracheostomy tube, suction catheter, tubeless intubating device, tool tube and/or stylet. The present invention also provides methods for rapid and accurate placement of a medical device in a patient with a guidance of a bougie and continuous real-time monitoring, including a remote monitoring, of the patient after the placement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2021
    Publication date: October 7, 2021
    Inventor: Robert W. Molnar
  • Publication number: 20210299383
    Abstract: A protective airway capsule comprising a flexible plastic sheet comprising an opening for inserting an airway device, airway management devices comprising an airway device attached to the protective airway capsule, methods for manufacturing and assembling these devices, and methods of use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2021
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Inventor: Robert W. Molnar
  • Publication number: 20200337547
    Abstract: The present invention provides medical devices comprising at least one visualization device sealed to, attached to or otherwise combined with at least one of the following second devices: an oral airway, ventilating mask, urinary catheter, trocar, a tool tube, and a medical glove. The present invention also provides methods for rapid and accurate placement of a medical device in a patient and continuous real time monitoring, including a remote monitoring, of the patient after the placement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2020
    Publication date: October 29, 2020
    Inventor: Robert W. Molnar
  • Publication number: 20200237204
    Abstract: Medical devices which are compatible with a camera for ventilating, intubating, and extubating a patient under continuous visualization. Methods for ventilating, intubating and extubating a patient with the medical devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2020
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventor: Robert W. Molnar
  • Patent number: 10653307
    Abstract: Oral airway devices having a tubal body curved anteriorly and comprising a central lumen and one or more peripheral hollow passages for hosting a camera and/or one or more tools including a gastric suction tube, including oral airway devices in which the tubal body ends with a tongue and the wall of the tubal body encircles a central lumen. Oral airway devices also include those which comprise three channels, two of which are peripheral channels located in the flanks of the wall of the tubal body, the oral airway devices being compatible with a laryngoscope. Methods for ventilating, intubating and extubating a patient with the medical devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: WM & DG, INC.
    Inventor: Robert W. Molnar
  • Publication number: 20200113427
    Abstract: Oral airway devices having a tubal body curved anteriorly and comprising a central lumen and one or more peripheral hollow passages for hosting a camera and/or one or more tools including a gastric suction tube, including oral airway devices in which the tubal body ends with a tongue and the wall of the tubal body encircles a central lumen. Oral airway devices also include those which comprise three channels, two of which are peripheral channels located in the flanks of the wall of the tubal body, the oral airway devices being compatible with a laryngoscope. Methods for ventilating, intubating and extubating a patient with the medical devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2019
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Inventor: Robert W. Molnar
  • Patent number: 9918618
    Abstract: The present invention provides improved medical devices equipped with a visualization device for intubation, ventilation, drug delivery, feeding and continuous remote monitoring of a patient. The present invention also provides methods for rapid and accurate placement of a medical device in a patient and continuous real time monitoring, including a remote monitoring, of the patient after the placement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: WM & DG, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert W. Molnar
  • Publication number: 20160038008
    Abstract: The present invention provides improved medical devices equipped with a visualization device for intubation, ventilation, drug delivery, feeding and continuous remote monitoring of a patient. The present invention also provides methods for rapid and accurate placement of a medical device in a patient and continuous real time monitoring, including a remote monitoring, of the patient after the placement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2014
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventor: Robert W. Molnar