Patents Represented by Attorney Elias Domingo, Esq.
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Patent number: 8240471Abstract: The present disclosure relates to medical packaging for the accommodation of medical supplies. The medical packaging discussed herein has a plurality of panels, including a first panel, a second panel, and a third panel, that are releasably secured together to establish a first sterile environment between the first panel and the second panel for the retention of a first medical supply, and a second sterile environment between the second panel and the third panel for the retention of a second medical supply. The panels are configured for relative movement such that movement of the first panel relative to the second panel reveals the first medical supply without compromising the second sterile environment, and movement of the second panel relative to the third panel reveals the second medical supply. The panels are arranged for sequential separation in accordance with the steps of the procedure in which the medical supplies are employed.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2011Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventor: Benjamin Brinker
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Patent number: 8241018Abstract: A compact medical pump includes a linear peristaltic pumping mechanism driven by a motor located within a periphery of a belt of the pumping mechanism. The motor drives a gear set that drives a driving pulley which engages the belt having the rollers. A battery for the pump is positioned adjacent to the gear set. The pump includes a controller and user interface for operating the pumping mechanism as a function of pumping parameters input via the user interface. The controller may sense motor current and determine fluid path characteristics based on the sensed current.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2009Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventor: James Harr
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Patent number: 8210168Abstract: A confirmation device. The device includes a housing having a central passageway and a secondary passageway extending from the central passageway. The device also has a negative pressure member in communication with the secondary passageway and an indicator mechanism in fluid communication with the secondary passageway for visually indicating the presence of one or more components within the secondary passageway. The negative pressure member is operable to draw fluid across the indicator mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2009Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventor: David Rork Swisher
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Patent number: 8207392Abstract: A composite wound dressing apparatus promotes healing of a wound via the use of a micropump system housed within a wound dressing member. The micropump system includes a miniature pump that applies a subatmospheric pressure to the wound to effectively draw wound fluid or exudate away from the wound bed without the need for an external vacuum source. Hence, the wound dressing and micropump system is portable which allows the patient mobility that is unavailable when an external vacuum source is used. The patient does not need to be constrained for any period of time while exudate is being removed from the wound.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2010Date of Patent: June 26, 2012Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: Kurt Haggstrom, Alain Tranchemontagne, Loredana Jinga
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Patent number: 8187300Abstract: The present invention provides an organopexy tool (10, 40) comprising a locking part (11, 41) and suture thread (12, 42). Locking part (11, 41) is made of a rod-shaped part (13, 14), and the coil spring (14) that covers the rod-shaped part (13, 43) and is affixed to one end (13a, 43a) of rod-shaped part (13, 43), and suture thread (12, 42) is connected to the middle of rod-shaped part (13, 43) through the inside of coil spring (14) from one end (13b, 43b) of rod-shaped part (13, 43). Insertion tool (20, 50) has a puncture needle (21) for insertion that can house the locking part (11, 41) and a tubular push-out part (22) that is inserted into puncture needle (21) to push locking part (11, 41) out of the tip (25).Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2006Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventor: Shigeaki Funamura
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Patent number: 8177763Abstract: A portable system for subatmospheric pressure therapy in connection with healing a surgical wound includes a wound dressing dimensioned for positioning relative to a wound bed of a subject and a collection canister in fluid communication with the wound dressing. The canister includes a first vacuum chamber for drawing a vacuum and a second fluid chamber for collecting fluids removed from the wound dressing under the vacuum. The vacuum chamber may have a vacuum and a power source. The canister further includes a hydrophobic membrane separating the first and the second fluid vacuum chambers. The hydrophobic membrane is dimensioned to span a major portion of the cross-sectional area of the canister. The hydrophobic membrane may be dimensioned to substantially span an internal dimension of the collection canister. The hydrophobic membrane may include one or more outwardly extending lobes. The outwardly extending lobes may be arranged in staggered relation.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2008Date of Patent: May 15, 2012Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventor: Joel D. Wiesner
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Patent number: 8177752Abstract: A medical tube set includes a tube and a stylet that improves the insertability of tube. The stylet structure comprises an inner core that can be inserted into the tube, an apical tip that is affixed to the apical end of inner core, and a movable expansion member that can move between apical tip of inner core and stop that is provided at a predetermined distance from apical tip. An engagement is formed at the posterior end of apical tip, and is able to engage the apical end of tube. By positioning movable expansion member within apical end of tube, apical end can expand radially outwards so that apical tip can pass through.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2007Date of Patent: May 15, 2012Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventor: Yosuke Sakai
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Patent number: 8167869Abstract: A system for subatmospheric pressure therapy in connection with healing a wound includes a wound dressing adapted for positioning relative to a wound bed of a subject to apply a subatmospheric pressure to the wound and a subatmospheric pressure mechanism. The subatmospheric pressure mechanism may be portable and adapted to be carried or worn by the subject.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2009Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventor: Scott Wudyka
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Patent number: 8162907Abstract: A method of bridging from a wound dressing to a wound port for negative pressure wound therapy includes positioning an elongate wick between a wound and a remote location with respect to the wound. The elongate wick includes a three-dimensional spacer fabric having an upper fabric layer spaced from a lower fabric layer by an intermediate layer of pile threads. The elongate wick is covered with a flexible wick cover such that an enclosure is formed around the elongate wick. A substantially fluid-tight seal is established between a first end of the elongate wick cover and the wound dressing such that a reservoir is defined over the wound in which a negative pressure may be maintained. A substantially fluid-tight seal is established between a second end of the elongate wick cover and a fluid port configured for connection to a source of negative pressure.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2009Date of Patent: April 24, 2012Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventor: David G. Heagle
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Patent number: 8152785Abstract: The present disclosure describes a dressing for use in a vacuum wound therapy procedure to promote healing of a wound. The dressing includes a cover layer for positioning over a wound to define a reservoir in which a reduced pressure may be maintained over the wound. A portal member is mounted relative to the cover layer and defines a fluid passage for fluid coupling with a reduced pressure supply conduit for creating the reduced pressure within the reservoir. A filter screen is mounted relative to the fluid passage and is dimensioned to minimize passage of tissue particles of predetermined dimension through the fluid passage of the portal member.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2009Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventor: Bethany A. Vitaris
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Patent number: 8154274Abstract: A safety interlock for use in a medical device having a control system for controlling operation of the medical device includes a central tubular portion defining a fluid passage for passing fluid through the safety interlock. An outer ring portion is adapted for mounting the safety interlock in the medical device. A spoked connector portion connects the central tubular portion to the outer ring portion so that the outer ring portion is spaced radially outwardly from the central tubular portion in opposed relation with at least a portion of the central tubular portion. The safety interlock is adapted for mounting in the medical device in a path of electromagnetic radiation from a source of electromagnetic radiation such that the central tubular portion reflects the electromagnetic radiation to a electromagnetic radiation detector when properly loaded on the medical device.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2010Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: Joel D. Wiesner, Joseph A. Hudson, Jason Boulanger
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Patent number: 8147454Abstract: A gastrostomy tube extension device used for inserting or taking out the gastrostomy tube into/from the hole on the patient includes a rod, a fixing member, and an engaging member. The rod is formed of a rod-shaped member, and may be formed with engaging stepped portions on the proximal portion thereof. The fixing member is adapted to be capable of moving along the longitudinal direction of the rod, and an engaging projection which can be fixed to the tube member is formed on the peripheral surface of the fixing member. The engaging member includes a lower engaging portion engageable with the engaging projection and an upper engaging portion which is engageable with the engaging stepped portion. This assembly allows the extension to be locked, allowing the operator to manipulate the device with a single hand.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2005Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: Motonori Watanabe, Kazuhiro Abe, Katsuki Nagata
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Patent number: 8142404Abstract: A controller for operating a pumping apparatus to supply fluid to a patient through a pump set includes a processor programmed to instruct a first source of electromagnetic radiation to emit electromagnetic radiation in a direction for striking a safety interlock of the pump set. The processor activates a first electromagnetic radiation detector to detect the electromagnetic radiation emitted from the first source. The processor instructs a second source of electromagnetic radiation to emit electromagnetic radiation in a direction for striking the safety interlock. The processor activates a second electromagnetic radiation detector to detect the electromagnetic radiation emitted from the second source. The processor controls the pumping apparatus to operate for pumping fluid in the pump set only when electromagnetic radiation emitted from the first source is detected by the first detector and when the electromagnetic radiation emitted from the second source is not detect by the second detector.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2010Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: Covidien AGInventors: Christopher A. Knauper, Joel D. Wiesner, James M. Harr, Glenn G. Fournie
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Patent number: 8142399Abstract: A safety interlock for use in a medical device includes a central tubular portion defining a fluid passage for passing fluid through the safety interlock. An outer ring portion is adapted for mounting on the medical device. The outer ring portion is formed of a light transmitting material and includes at least one interposing surface. A connector portion connects the central tubular portion to the outer ring portion so that the outer ring portion is spaced radially outwardly from the central tubular portion in opposed relation with at least a portion of the central tubular portion. The safety interlock device is adapted for mounting in medical device in a path of electromagnetic radiation from a source of electromagnetic radiation for reflecting the electromagnetic radiation to a electromagnetic radiation detector when properly loaded on the medical device.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2010Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: James G. Hanlon, Joel D. Wiesner
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Patent number: 8100872Abstract: A medical dressing containing an antimicrobial agent is disclosed. The medical dressing comprises a layered fabric comprising an inner layer of substantially hydrophilic material, an outer layer of substantially hydrophobic material on both sides of the inner layer; and an antimicrobial agent. The antimicrobial agent may be releasably impregnated into the fabric, coated on said fabric or a combination thereof. The antimicrobial agent may be a biguanide, such as polyhexamethylene biguanide (PHMB). The fabric inner layer material may be substantially a cellulose fiber, preferably substantially rayon, and the fabric outer layer material may be substantially polyester, e.g., a combination of textile matrix grade polyester fiber and amorphous binder grade polyester fiber. The fabric is preferably treated with an aqueous solution of surfactant and PHMB to have about 1500-3500 ppm of extractable PHMB.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2002Date of Patent: January 24, 2012Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventor: Harish A. Patel
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Patent number: 8034028Abstract: An administration feeding set for use with a flow control apparatus to deliver fluid from at least one fluid source to a patient. The set includes tubing for flow of fluid along a fluid pathway and a mounting member on the tubing adapted to engage the flow control apparatus. The mounting member has at least two receiving portions co-axial with the fluid pathway. The set also includes one or more identification members selectively positioned on one or more of the at least two receiving portions of the mounting member to permit identification of the administration feeding set as having a particular functional configuration different from another functional configuration.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2010Date of Patent: October 11, 2011Assignee: Covidien AGInventors: Glenn G. Fournie, James M. Harr, Kevin C. Meier, Ricky A. Sisk
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Patent number: 8021336Abstract: A pump set for use in a liquid delivery pump of the type for delivering liquid to a patient, having an infrared radiation detector for detecting infrared radiation, and providing an indication that the pump set is properly loaded on the pump. The pump set comprises a conduit for the liquid and a safety interlock member which is carried by the conduit. The safety interlock member is formed of a material that transmits infrared radiation and blocks visible light.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2007Date of Patent: September 20, 2011Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: Jason Boulanger, Kevin C. Meier, David Rork Swisher
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Patent number: 8021347Abstract: A composite wound dressing and delivery apparatus includes a substantially transparent dressing layer having a lower surface that is coated with a pressure sensitive for applying the dressing layer over a wound to define a reservoir in which a negative pressure may be maintained. A substantially transparent backing layer adhered to the lower surface of the dressing layer in a releasable manner, and a vacuum port is centrally located on the dressing layer. The vacuum port is adapted to provide fluid communication between a vacuum source and the reservoir through the dressing layer. A targeting grid associated with either the dressing layer or the backing layer includes regularly spaced reference marks along at least two axes extending from the vacuum port.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2008Date of Patent: September 20, 2011Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: Ronald F. Vitaris, Rose Anderson, Deirdre McKeown, Adam M. Ruggles
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Patent number: 7980521Abstract: A medical device safety support apparatus features a clamp member configured to be attached to an IV pole, a bed rail, or other support structure. A medical device support member extends from the clamp member and is configured to support a cooperatively configured medical device. The medical device support member may include a socket which receives a post that extends from the medical device, and a lockdown member having a set-screw portion and a handle is provided to secure the post within the socket. The post has a circumferential channel in which the set-screw portion seats, thereby allowing the post to be retained within the socket when the lockdown member is loosened so as to prevent the medical device from being removed from the support member.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2007Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: James Harr, Glenn Fournie, Joel D. Wiesner, Scott Kimsey, Ricky A. Sisk