Patents by Inventor Wendy G. Van Dusen

Wendy G. Van Dusen 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).

  • Catheter retention collar and support
    Patent number: 5137519
    Abstract: A catheter retention collar for retaining a catheter on the skin of a patient in a desired position. The collar comprises a tubular member defining a bore for receiving and retaining a catheter therein. The tubular member defines a laterally projecting apertured member to facilitate securance of the retention collar to the skin. The apertured member may engage a pivot rod in pivoting relation therewith, with the pivot rod being carried on one side of a generally flat platform member, the other side of the platform member being adhesive-coated to permit adhesion to the skin of a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1992
    Assignee: Cordis Corporation
    Inventors: Perry K. Littrell, Wendy G. Van Dusen