Patents by Inventor Roger Mecca

Roger Mecca 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).

  • Publication number: 20160136374
    Abstract: Various embodiments of tracheal tube assemblies disclosed herein may include a tubular body having an open distal end for ventilating a patient and a cuff disposed around the tubular body above the open distal end. The cuff may be adapted to be inflated to seal the cuff against a wall of a trachea of the patient. The cuff may include a first portion that spaces the tubular body a first distance from the tracheal wall when inflated and a second portion that spaces the tubular body a second distance from the tracheal wall when inflated. The second distance may be greater than the first distance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2015
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventors: Sarah Hayman, Neville DeWitt Pierrat, Roger Mecca, Olaf Lally, Sean Morris, Hughie Keane
  • Patent number: 9242058
    Abstract: Various embodiments of tracheal tube assemblies disclosed herein may include a tubular body having an open distal end for ventilating a patient and a cuff disposed around the tubular body above the open distal end. The cuff may be adapted to be inflated to seal the cuff against a wall of a trachea of the patient. The cuff may include a first portion that spaces the tubular body a first distance from the tracheal wall when inflated and a second portion that spaces the tubular body a second distance from the tracheal wall when inflated. The second distance may be greater than the first distance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Sarah Hayman, Neville DeWitt Pierrat, Roger Mecca, Olaf Lally, Sean Morris, Hughie Keane
  • Publication number: 20150174352
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes systems and methods that utilize a multi-lumen tube with an integral visualization apparatus, such as a camera. The multi-lumen tracheal tube system may include a camera apparatus that is positioned to facilitate left or right bronchial intubation. In addition, the camera apparatus may be a unitary assembly that functions to hold and position the camera relative to the tube and provides an acceptable profile for comfortable intubation. The camera apparatus may include additional components, such as integral light sources and flushing or cleaning devices to remove any buildup from the camera or optical components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2015
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Inventors: Sarah Hayman, Lockett E. Wood, Neville DeWitt Pierrat, Steven J. Grate, Jonathan Bloom, Roger Mecca, Alissa Wong, Christina Kornreich, Susan Roweton, Shannon E. Campbell, Mark Behlmaier
  • Patent number: 8998798
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes systems and methods that utilize a multi-lumen tube with an integral visualization apparatus, such as a camera. The multi-lumen tracheal tube system may include a camera apparatus that is positioned to facilitate left or right bronchial intubation. In addition, the camera apparatus may be a unitary assembly that functions to hold and position the camera relative to the tube and provides an acceptable profile for comfortable intubation. The camera apparatus may include additional components, such as integral light sources and flushing or cleaning devices to remove any buildup from the camera or optical components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Sarah Hayman, Lockett E. Wood, Neville DeWitt Pierrat, Steven J. Grate, Jonathan Bloom, Roger Mecca, Alissa Wong, Christina Kornreich, Susan Roweton, Shannon E. Campbell, Mark R. Behlmaier
  • Patent number: 8684175
    Abstract: An inflatable cuff may be adapted to seal a patient's trachea when associated with an endotracheal tube. Packaging and transporting of these cuffs while inflated may provide for decreased wrinkles and thereby improved sealing of the trachea. Provided is a package for a medical device with an inflatable region, comprising a substantially non-stretchable region that substantially conforms to the shape of the inflatable region of the medical device when the inflatable region is inflated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Jessica Clayton, Donald S. Nelson, David Swedlow, Joel Colburn, Roger Mecca
  • Patent number: 8624741
    Abstract: According to various embodiments, methods and systems are provided herein for training a user in alarm behaviors of a medical device. The alarm behaviors may be accessed via a simulator system that obtains input regarding alarm settings, accesses stored plethysmographic waveform data representative of data obtained through the simulated medical device and that applies the alarm setting inputs to the stored plethysmographic waveform data to provide simulated alarm outputs representative of alarm outputs of the medical device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Keith Batchelder, Steve Allen, Roger Mecca
  • Publication number: 20130261487
    Abstract: An airway device is provided that may track the flow of respiratory gases through the device with sensing elements at a plurality of locations along the gas flow path of the device. Such a device may be useful for assessing a variety of clinical states, for adjusting patient ventilator settings, or for determining whether or not an airway device has been properly inserted into a patient airway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2013
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Inventors: Clark R. Baker, JR., Roger Mecca, Michael P. O'Neil, Rafael Ostrowski
  • Patent number: 8454526
    Abstract: An airway device is provided that may track the flow of respiratory gases through the device with sensing elements at a plurality of locations along the gas flow path of the device. Such a device may be useful for assessing a variety of clinical states, for adjusting patient ventilator settings, or for determining whether or not an airway device has been properly inserted into a patient airway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Clark R. Baker, Jr., Roger Mecca, Michael P. O'Neil, Rafael Ostrowski
  • Publication number: 20130025602
    Abstract: Various embodiments of tracheal tube assemblies disclosed herein may include a tubular body having an open distal end for ventilating a patient and a cuff disposed around the tubular body above the open distal end. The cuff may be adapted to be inflated to seal the cuff against a wall of a trachea of the patient. The cuff may include a first portion that spaces the tubular body a first distance from the tracheal wall when inflated and a second portion that spaces the tubular body a second distance from the tracheal wall when inflated. The second distance may be greater than the first distance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2011
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Applicant: Nellcor Puritan Bennett LLC
    Inventors: Sarah Hayman, Neville DeWitt Pierrat, Roger Mecca, Olaf Lally, Sean Morris, Hughie Keane
  • Publication number: 20120218111
    Abstract: According to various embodiments, methods and systems are provided herein for training a user in alarm behaviors of a medical device. The alarm behaviors may be accessed via a simulator system that obtains input regarding alarm settings, accesses stored plethysmographic waveform data representative of data obtained through the simulated medical device and that applies the alarm setting inputs to the stored plethysmographic waveform data to provide simulated alarm outputs representative of alarm outputs of the medical device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2011
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Applicant: Nellcor Puritan Bennett LLC
    Inventors: Keith Batchelder, Steve Allen, Roger Mecca
  • Publication number: 20120197086
    Abstract: According to various embodiments, an airway visualization device may facilitate the selection and insertion of airway devices. The device may allow clinicians to more effectively determine the appropriate diameter tracheal tube for a particular patient, which in turn may decrease work of breathing and/or discomfort for the patient. In particular embodiments, the airway visualization device provides a displayed image of the patient's airway upon which a representative tracheal tube or other airway device may be superimposed. The clinician may evaluate the superimposed image to determine if the representative tracheal tube is appropriately sized for the airway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2011
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Applicant: Nellcor Puritan Bennett LLC
    Inventors: Sean Morris, Roger Mecca
  • Publication number: 20120172664
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes systems and methods that utilize a multi-lumen tube with an integral visualization apparatus, such as a camera. The multi-lumen tracheal tube system may include a camera apparatus that is positioned to facilitate left or right bronchial intubation. In addition, the camera apparatus may be a unitary assembly that functions to hold and position the camera relative to the tube and provides an acceptable profile for comfortable intubation. The camera apparatus may include additional components, such as integral light sources and flushing or cleaning devices to remove any buildup from the camera or optical components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2010
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Applicant: Nellcor Puritan Bennett LLC
    Inventors: SARAH HAYMAN, Lockett E. Wood, Neville DeWitt Pierrat, Steven J. Grate, Jonathan Bloom, Roger Mecca, Alissa Wong, Christina Kornreich, Susan Roweton, Shannon E. Campbell, Mark R. Behlmaier
  • Patent number: 8128574
    Abstract: An airway device is provided that may track the flow of respiratory gases through the device with sensing elements at a plurality of locations along the gas flow path of the device. Such a device may be useful for assessing a variety of clinical states, for adjusting patient ventilator settings, or for determining whether or not an airway device has been properly inserted into a patient airway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: Nellcor Puritan Bennett LLC
    Inventors: Clark R. Baker, Jr., Roger Mecca, Michael P. O'Neil, Rafael Ostrowski
  • Patent number: 8109272
    Abstract: An airway device is provided that may track the flow of respiratory gases through the device with sensing elements at a plurality of locations along the gas flow path of the device. Such a device may be useful for assessing a variety of clinical states, for adjusting patient ventilator settings, or for determining whether or not an airway device has been properly inserted into a patient airway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: Nellcor Puritan Bennett LLC
    Inventors: Clark R. Baker, Jr., Roger Mecca, Michael P. O'Neil, Rafael Ostrowski
  • Patent number: 7992561
    Abstract: An airway device is provided that may track the flow of respiratory gases through the device with sensing elements at a plurality of locations along the gas flow path of the device. Such a device may be useful for assessing a variety of clinical states, for adjusting patient ventilator settings, or for determining whether or not an airway device has been properly inserted into a patient airway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Nellcor Puritan Bennett LLC
    Inventors: Clark R. Baker, Jr., Roger Mecca, Michael P. O'Neil, Rafael Ostrowski
  • Publication number: 20080082338
    Abstract: There is provided a system and method for secure voice identification and medical device interface. More specifically, in one embodiment, there is provided a medical device comprising an audio recognition system configured to receive an unlock keyword for the medical device and to unlock the medical device to voice commands in response to the unlock keyword, and a control system coupled to the audio recognition system configured to execute one or more voice commands on the medical device after the medical device is unlocked.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2006
    Publication date: April 3, 2008
    Inventors: Michael P. O'Neil, Lutz Andersohn, Paul D. Mannheimer, Roger Mecca
  • Publication number: 20080073231
    Abstract: An inflatable cuff may be adapted to seal a patient's trachea when associated with an endotracheal tube. Packaging and transporting of these cuffs while inflated may provide for decreased wrinkles and thereby improved sealing of the trachea. Provided is a package for a medical device with an inflatable region, comprising a substantially non-stretchable region that substantially conforms to the shape of the inflatable region of the medical device when the inflatable region is inflated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2006
    Publication date: March 27, 2008
    Inventors: Jessica Clayton, Donald S. Nelson, David Swedlow, Joel Colburn, Roger Mecca
  • Publication number: 20080072913
    Abstract: An airway device is provided that may track the flow of respiratory gases through the device with sensing elements at a plurality of locations along the gas flow path of the device. Such a device may be useful for assessing a variety of clinical states, for adjusting patient ventilator settings, or for determining whether or not an airway device has been properly inserted into a patient airway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2006
    Publication date: March 27, 2008
    Inventors: Clark R. Baker, Roger Mecca, Michael P. O'Neil, Rafael Ostrowski
  • Publication number: 20080072905
    Abstract: An airway device is provided that may track the flow of respiratory gases through the device with sensing elements at a plurality of locations along the gas flow path of the device. Such a device may be useful for assessing a variety of clinical states, for adjusting patient ventilator settings, or for determining whether or not an airway device has been properly inserted into a patient airway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2006
    Publication date: March 27, 2008
    Inventors: Clark R. Baker, Roger Mecca, Michael P. O'Neil, Rafael Ostrowski
  • Publication number: 20080077034
    Abstract: An airway device is provided that may track the flow of respiratory gases through the device with sensing elements at a plurality of locations along the gas flow path of the device. Such a device may be useful for assessing a variety of clinical states, for adjusting patient ventilator settings, or for determining whether or not an airway device has been properly inserted into a patient airway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2006
    Publication date: March 27, 2008
    Inventors: Clark R. Baker, Roger Mecca, Michael P. O'Neil, Rafael Ostrowski