Patents by Inventor Steven J. Grate

Steven J. Grate 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).

  • MULTI-LUMEN TRACHEAL TUBE WITH VISUALIZATION DEVICE
    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
  • Multi-lumen tracheal tube with visualization device
    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
  • TRACHEAL TUBE WITH REINFORCED PROXIMAL EXTENSION
    Publication number: 20130025601
    Abstract: A tracheal tube assembly includes a cannula configured to be positioned in a patient airway, the assembly further comprising a reinforcing member and/or extension member. The tracheal tube assembly further includes a flange member secured about the cannula. The tracheal tube assembly additionally includes a connector coupled to a proximal end of the cannula, wherein the cannula and the connector form a contiguous passageway for exchanging fluid with the patient airway in operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2011
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Applicant: Nelicor Puritan Bennett LLC
    Inventors: Paul Waldron, James Curley, James Stephenson, Steven J. Grate, Mark R. Behlmaier, John Burns
  • MULTI-LUMEN TRACHEAL TUBE WITH VISUALIZATION DEVICE
    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