Patents by Inventor Scott Bedoe
Scott Bedoe 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: 20230149110Abstract: A container for disposal of medical waste is provided that comprises a receptacle with an open top. A lid is attached to the receptacle to cover the open top of the receptacle. The lid has an elongated opening sized to permit the introduction of medical waste into the receptacle. A closure flap is connected to the lid to selectively close the lid opening. The closure flap is movable between an open position, a closed position, and a locked position. The closure flap is attached to the lid by axial hubs that extend from each side of the closure flap through openings in the side walls of the lid. Covers attached to the outside of the side wall of the lid and engaged with the closure flap axial hub. The container may also include a locking external cabinet that encloses the receptacle and can be mounted to a wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2023Publication date: May 18, 2023Inventors: James Burgess, Scott Bedoe, Hongmeng Tian
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Patent number: 11559369Abstract: A container for disposal of medical waste is provided that comprises a receptacle with an open top. A lid is attached to the receptacle to cover the open top of the receptacle. The lid has an elongated opening sized to permit the introduction of medical waste into the receptacle. A closure flap is connected to the lid to selectively close the lid opening. The closure flap is movable between an open position, a closed position and a locked position. The closure flap is attached to the lid by axial hubs that extend from each side of the closure flap through openings in the side walls of the lid. Covers attached to the outside of the side wall of the lid and engaged with the closure flap axial hub. The container may also include a locking external cabinet that encloses the receptacle and can be mounted to a wall.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2020Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Assignee: Medline Industries, LPInventors: James Burgess, Scott Bedoe, Hongmeng Tian
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Patent number: 11464962Abstract: A device for cleaning medical implements is disclosed, in particular a device for cleaning vascular or other fluid access sites. The device includes a cap having an opening to receive an access site. The cap may be used in the following manner: A healthcare worker may, with gloved hands, open the cap packaging and place the cap over the port of a medical implement to be cleaned. The healthcare worker may wipe the site by either applying a turning motion or by simply pushing the cap onto the port. The cap could then remain secured in place by threads other mechanisms. A cap in place on a medical implement may be a positive indication that a desired site of the medical implement is clean. The cap may include a disinfecting substance.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2020Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Assignee: Medline Industries, LPInventors: Scott Bedoe, James Burgess, Brent Skupien, Christopher Dalton, Pere Berkowitz, David Noskowicz
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Publication number: 20210353927Abstract: A device for cleaning medical implements is disclosed, in particular a device for cleaning vascular or other fluid access sites. The device includes a cap having an opening to receive an access site. The cap may be used in the following manner: A healthcare worker may, with gloved hands, open the cap packaging and place the cap over the port of a medical implement to be cleaned. The healthcare worker may wipe the site by either applying a turning motion or by simply pushing the cap onto the port. The cap could then remain secured in place by threads other mechanisms. A cap in place on a medical implement may be a positive indication that a desired site of the medical implement is clean. The cap may include a disinfecting substance.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2021Publication date: November 18, 2021Inventors: Scott Bedoe, James Burgess, Brent Skupien, Christopher Dalton, Pere Berkowitz, David Noskowicz
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Publication number: 20210353928Abstract: A device for cleaning medical implements is disclosed, in particular a device for cleaning vascular or other fluid access sites. The device includes a cap having an opening to receive an access site. The cap may be used in the following manner: A healthcare worker may, with gloved hands, open the cap packaging and place the cap over the port of a medical implement to be cleaned. The healthcare worker may wipe the site by either applying a turning motion or by simply pushing the cap onto the port. The cap could then remain secured in place by threads other mechanisms. A cap in place on a medical implement may be a positive indication that a desired site of the medical implement is clean. The cap may include a disinfecting substance.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2021Publication date: November 18, 2021Inventors: Scott Bedoe, James Burgess, Brent Skupien, Christopher Dalton, Pere Berkowitz, David Noskowicz
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Publication number: 20210001110Abstract: A device for cleaning medical implements is disclosed, in particular a device for cleaning vascular or other fluid access sites. The device includes a cap having an opening to receive an access site. The cap may be used in the following manner: A healthcare worker may, with gloved hands, open the cap packaging and place the cap over the port of a medical implement to be cleaned. The heathcare worker may wipe the site by either applying a turning motion or by simply pushing the cap onto the port. The cap could then remain secured in place by threads other mechanisms. A cap in place on a medical implement may be a positive indication that a desired site of the medical implement is clean. The cap may include a disinfecting substance.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2020Publication date: January 7, 2021Inventors: Scott Bedoe, James Burgess, Brent Skupien, Christopher Dalton, Pere Berkowitz, David Noskowicz
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Patent number: 10828484Abstract: A device for cleaning medical implements is disclosed, in particular a device for cleaning vascular or other fluid access sites. The device includes a cap having an opening to receive an access site. The cap may be used in the following manner: A healthcare worker may, with gloved hands, open the cap packaging and place the cap over the port of a medical implement to be cleaned. The healthcare worker may wipe the site by either applying a turning motion or by simply pushing the cap onto the port. The cap could then remain secured in place by threads other mechanisms. A cap in place on a medical implement may be a positive indication that a desired site of the medical implement is clean. The cap may include a disinfecting substance.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2016Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Assignee: Medline Industries, Inc.Inventors: Scott Bedoe, James Burgess, Brent Skupien, Christopher Dalton, Pere Berkowitz, David Noskowicz
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Publication number: 20200237473Abstract: A container for disposal of medical waste is provided that comprises a receptacle with an open top. A lid is attached to the receptacle to cover the open top of the receptacle. The lid has an elongated opening sized to permit the introduction of medical waste into the receptacle. A closure flap is connected to the lid to selectively close the lid opening. The closure flap is movable between an open position, a closed position and a locked position. The closure flap is attached to the lid by axial hubs that extend from each side of the closure flap through openings in the side walls of the lid. Covers attached to the outside of the side wall of the lid and engaged with the closure flap axial hub. The container may also include a locking external cabinet that encloses the receptacle and can be mounted to a wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2020Publication date: July 30, 2020Inventors: James Burgess, Scott Bedoe, Hongmeng Tian
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Patent number: 10617485Abstract: A container for disposal of medical waste is provided that comprises a receptacle with an open top. A lid is attached to the receptacle to cover the open top of the receptacle. The lid has an elongated opening sized to permit the introduction of medical waste into the receptacle. A closure flap is connected to the lid to selectively close the lid opening. The closure flap is movable between an open position, a closed position and a locked position. The closure flap is attached to the lid by axial hubs that extend from each side of the closure flap through openings in the side walls of the lid. Covers attached to the outside of the side wall of the lid and engaged with the closure flap axial hub. The container may also include a locking external cabinet that encloses the receptacle and can be mounted to a wall.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2019Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: Medline Industries, Inc.Inventors: James Burgess, Scott Bedoe, Hongmeng Tian
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Publication number: 20190290381Abstract: A container for disposal of medical waste is provided that comprises a receptacle with an open top. A lid is attached to the receptacle to cover the open top of the receptacle. The lid has an elongated opening sized to permit the introduction of medical waste into the receptacle. A closure flap is connected to the lid to selectively close the lid opening. The closure flap is movable between an open position, a closed position and a locked position. The closure flap is attached to the lid by axial hubs that extend from each side of the closure flap through openings in the side walls of the lid. Covers attached to the outside of the side wall of the lid and engaged with the closure flap axial hub. The container may also include a locking external cabinet that encloses the receptacle and can be mounted to a wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2019Publication date: September 26, 2019Inventors: James Burgess, Scott Bedoe, Hongmeng Tian
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Patent number: 10321968Abstract: A container for disposal of medical waste is provided that comprises a receptacle with an open top. A lid is attached to the receptacle to cover the open top of the receptacle. The lid has an elongated opening sized to permit the introduction of medical waste into the receptacle. A closure flap is connected to the lid to selectively close the lid opening. The closure flap is movable between an open position, a closed position and a locked position. The closure flap is attached to the lid by axial hubs that extend from each side of the closure flap through openings in the side walls of the lid. Covers attached to the outside of the side wall of the lid and engaged with the closure flap axial hub. The container may also include a locking external cabinet that encloses the receptacle and can be mounted to a wall.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2015Date of Patent: June 18, 2019Assignee: Medline Industries, Inc.Inventors: James Burgess, Scott Bedoe, Hongmeng Tian
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Patent number: 10070935Abstract: A lid (100) for a container (1901) includes a first sliding door (102) and a second sliding door (103). A lid body (101) has a container engaging section (104) and an interior section (103) having a sliding surface (120) and a sharps disposal aperture (119). The second sliding door interlocks between the sliding surface and the first sliding door. The first sliding door and the second sliding door are selectively slidable between: an open position (1100) with a minor protuberance (124) and the major protuberance (125) disposed beneath the second sliding door; a partially closed position (1500) with an edge (701) of the second sliding door disposed between the minor protuberance and the major protuberance; and a closed position (1700) with the major protuberance disposed between the edge of the second sliding door and the minor protuberance.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2014Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: Medline Industries, Inc.Inventors: Monica Waimberk, James Burgess, Scott Bedoe
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Publication number: 20170160169Abstract: A specimen collector includes a sleeve with one or more interior walls defining a substantially hollow interior cavity. The sleeve further includes an inlet port in fluid communication with the interior cavity and an outlet port in fluid communication with the interior cavity. The sleeve further includes a first side aperture and a second side aperture. The specimen collector also includes a tray slidable within the interior cavity of the sleeve. The tray includes a first specimen well and a second specimen well that alternately may be placed into fluidic communication with the inlet and outlet ports.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2015Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventors: Scott Bedoe, Taylor Ling, James Burgess
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Patent number: 9671318Abstract: A specimen collector includes a sleeve with one or more interior walls defining a substantially hollow interior cavity. The sleeve further includes an inlet port in fluid communication with the interior cavity and an outlet port in fluid communication with the interior cavity. The sleeve further includes a first side aperture and a second side aperture. The specimen collector also includes a tray slidable within the interior cavity of the sleeve. The tray includes a first specimen well and a second specimen well that alternately may be placed into fluidic communication with the inlet and outlet ports.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2015Date of Patent: June 6, 2017Assignee: Medline Industries, Inc.Inventors: Scott Bedoe, Taylor Ling, James Burgess
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Publication number: 20170112584Abstract: A container for disposal of medical waste is provided that comprises a receptacle with an open top. A lid is attached to the receptacle to cover the open top of the receptacle. The lid has an elongated opening sized to permit the introduction of medical waste into the receptacle. A closure flap is connected to the lid to selectively close the lid opening. The closure flap is movable between an open position, a closed position and a locked position. The closure flap is attached to the lid by axial hubs that extend from each side of the closure flap through openings in the side walls of the lid. Covers attached to the outside of the side wall of the lid and engaged with the closure flap axial hub. The container may also include a locking external cabinet that encloses the receptacle and can be mounted to a wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2015Publication date: April 27, 2017Inventors: James Burgess, Scott Bedoe, Hongmeng Tian
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Publication number: 20170050013Abstract: A device for cleaning medical implements is disclosed, in particular a device for cleaning vascular or other fluid access sites. The device includes a cap having an opening to receive an access site. The cap may be used in the following manner: A healthcare worker may, with gloved hands, open the cap packaging and place the cap over the port of a medical implement to be cleaned. The healthcare worker may wipe the site by either applying a turning motion or by simply pushing the cap onto the port. The cap could then remain secured in place by threads other mechanisms. A cap in place on a medical implement may be a positive indication that a desired site of the medical implement is clean. The cap may include a disinfecting substance.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2016Publication date: February 23, 2017Inventors: Scott Bedoe, James Burgess, Brent Skupien, Christopher Dalton, Pere Berkowitz, David Noskowicz
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Publication number: 20160022362Abstract: A lid (100) for a container (1901) includes a first sliding door (102) and a second sliding door (103). A lid body (101) has a container engaging section (104) and an interior section (103) having a sliding surface (120) and a sharps disposal aperture (119). The second sliding door interlocks between the sliding surface and the first sliding door. The first sliding door and the second sliding door are selectively slidable between: an open position (1100) with a minor protuberance (124) and the major protuberance (125) disposed beneath the second sliding door; a partially closed position (1500) with an edge (701) of the second sliding door disposed between the minor protuberance and the major protuberance; and a closed position (1700) with the major protuberance disposed between the edge of the second sliding door and the minor protuberance.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2014Publication date: January 28, 2016Inventors: Monica Waimberk, James Burgess, Scott Bedoe
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Patent number: D771832Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2014Date of Patent: November 15, 2016Assignee: Medline Industries, Inc.Inventors: Anna Yeager, James Burgess, Scott Bedoe
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Patent number: D794783Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2014Date of Patent: August 15, 2017Assignee: Medline Industries, Inc.Inventors: Monica Waimberk, James Burgess, Scott Bedoe
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Patent number: D804664Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2014Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: Medline Industries, Inc.Inventors: Monica Waimberk, James Burgess, Scott Bedoe