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).

  • Publication number: 20230149110
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2023
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Inventors: James Burgess, Scott Bedoe, Hongmeng Tian
  • Patent number: 11559369
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Assignee: Medline Industries, LP
    Inventors: James Burgess, Scott Bedoe, Hongmeng Tian
  • Patent number: 11464962
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: Medline Industries, LP
    Inventors: Scott Bedoe, James Burgess, Brent Skupien, Christopher Dalton, Pere Berkowitz, David Noskowicz
  • Publication number: 20210353927
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2021
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Inventors: Scott Bedoe, James Burgess, Brent Skupien, Christopher Dalton, Pere Berkowitz, David Noskowicz
  • Publication number: 20210353928
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2021
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Inventors: Scott Bedoe, James Burgess, Brent Skupien, Christopher Dalton, Pere Berkowitz, David Noskowicz
  • Publication number: 20210001110
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2020
    Publication date: January 7, 2021
    Inventors: Scott Bedoe, James Burgess, Brent Skupien, Christopher Dalton, Pere Berkowitz, David Noskowicz
  • Patent number: 10828484
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: Medline Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Bedoe, James Burgess, Brent Skupien, Christopher Dalton, Pere Berkowitz, David Noskowicz
  • Publication number: 20200237473
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2020
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventors: James Burgess, Scott Bedoe, Hongmeng Tian
  • Patent number: 10617485
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: Medline Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: James Burgess, Scott Bedoe, Hongmeng Tian
  • Publication number: 20190290381
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2019
    Publication date: September 26, 2019
    Inventors: James Burgess, Scott Bedoe, Hongmeng Tian
  • Patent number: 10321968
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Assignee: Medline Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: James Burgess, Scott Bedoe, Hongmeng Tian
  • Patent number: 10070935
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2018
    Assignee: Medline Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Monica Waimberk, James Burgess, Scott Bedoe
  • Publication number: 20170160169
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2015
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Inventors: Scott Bedoe, Taylor Ling, James Burgess
  • Patent number: 9671318
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: Medline Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Bedoe, Taylor Ling, James Burgess
  • Publication number: 20170112584
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2015
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Inventors: James Burgess, Scott Bedoe, Hongmeng Tian
  • Publication number: 20170050013
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2016
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventors: Scott Bedoe, James Burgess, Brent Skupien, Christopher Dalton, Pere Berkowitz, David Noskowicz
  • Publication number: 20160022362
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2014
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Inventors: Monica Waimberk, James Burgess, Scott Bedoe
  • Patent number: D771832
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: Medline Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Anna Yeager, James Burgess, Scott Bedoe
  • Patent number: D794783
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: Medline Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Monica Waimberk, James Burgess, Scott Bedoe
  • Patent number: D804664
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: Medline Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Monica Waimberk, James Burgess, Scott Bedoe