Patents Assigned to Magnolia Medical Technologies, Inc.
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Patent number: 9855002Abstract: The present invention is directed to the parenteral procurement of bodily-fluid samples. The present invention is also directed to systems and methods for parenterally procuring bodily-fluid samples with reduced contamination from dermally-residing microbes. In some embodiments, a bodily-fluid withdrawing system is used to withdraw bodily fluid from a patient for incubation in culture media in one or more sample vessels. Prior to withdrawing bodily fluid into the one or more sample vessels for incubation, an initial volume of withdrawn bodily fluid is placed in one or more pre-sample reservoirs and is not used for the incubation in culture media.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2017Date of Patent: January 2, 2018Assignee: Magnolia Medical Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Richard G. Patton
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Patent number: 9788774Abstract: A fluid transfer device for parenterally transferring fluid to and/or from a patient includes a housing, a needle, and an occlusion mechanism. The housing defines a fluid flow path and is couplable to a fluid reservoir. The needle has a distal end portion that is configured to be inserted into the patient and a proximal end portion that is configured to be fluidically coupled to the fluid flow path of the housing, and defines a lumen therebetween. The occlusion mechanism selectively controls a fluid flow between the needle and the fluid flow path. The occlusion mechanism includes an occlusion member that is movable between a first configuration where the lumen of the needle is obstructed during insertion into the patient and a second configuration where the lumen of the needle is unobstructed after the needle has been inserted into the patient allowing fluid transfer to or from the patient.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2014Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: Magnolia Medical Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Gregory Bullington, Richard G. Patton, Jay M. Miazga, Shan E. Gaw
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Patent number: 9788775Abstract: A fluid transfer device for parenterally transferring fluid to and/or from a patient includes a housing, a needle, and an occlusion mechanism. The housing defines a fluid flow path and is couplable to a fluid reservoir. The needle has a distal end portion that is configured to be inserted into the patient and a proximal end portion that is configured to be fluidically coupled to the fluid flow path of the housing, and defines a lumen therebetween. The occlusion mechanism selectively controls a fluid flow between the needle and the fluid flow path. The occlusion mechanism includes an occlusion member that is movable between a first configuration where the lumen of the needle is obstructed during insertion into the patient and a second configuration where the lumen of the needle is unobstructed after the needle has been inserted into the patient allowing fluid transfer to or from the patient.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2014Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: Magnolia Medical Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Gregory Bullington, Richard G. Patton, Jay M. Miazga, Shan E. Gaw
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Publication number: 20170181683Abstract: The present invention is directed to the parenteral procurement of bodily-fluid samples. The present invention is also directed to systems and methods for parenterally procuring bodily-fluid samples with reduced contamination from dermally-residing microbes. In some embodiments, a bodily-fluid withdrawing system is used to withdraw bodily fluid from a patient for incubation in culture media in one or more sample vessels. Prior to withdrawing bodily fluid into the one or more sample vessels for incubation, an initial volume of withdrawn bodily fluid is placed in one or more pre-sample reservoirs and is not used for the incubation in culture media.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2017Publication date: June 29, 2017Applicant: Magnolia Medical Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Richard G. PATTON
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Publication number: 20170172482Abstract: The present invention is directed to the parenteral procurement of bodily-fluid samples. The present invention is also directed to systems and methods for parenterally procuring bodily-fluid samples with reduced contamination from dermally-residing microbes. In some embodiments, a bodily-fluid withdrawing system is used to withdraw bodily fluid from a patient for incubation in culture media in one or more sample vessels. Prior to withdrawing bodily fluid into the one or more sample vessels for incubation, an initial volume of withdrawn bodily fluid is placed in one or more pre-sample reservoirs and is not used for the incubation in culture media.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2017Publication date: June 22, 2017Applicant: Magnolia Medical Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Richard G. PATTON
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Publication number: 20170156654Abstract: The present invention is directed to the parenteral procurement of bodily-fluid samples. The present invention is also directed to systems and methods for parenterally procuring bodily-fluid samples with reduced contamination from dermally-residing microbes. In some embodiments, a bodily-fluid withdrawing system is used to withdraw bodily fluid from a patient for incubation in culture media in one or more sample vessels. Prior to withdrawing bodily fluid into the one or more sample vessels for incubation, an initial volume of withdrawn bodily fluid is placed in one or more pre-sample reservoirs and is not used for the incubation in culture media.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2017Publication date: June 8, 2017Applicant: Magnolia Medical Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Richard G. PATTON
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Publication number: 20170150913Abstract: The present invention is directed to the parenteral procurement of bodily-fluid samples. The present invention is also directed to systems and methods for parenterally procuring bodily-fluid samples with reduced contamination from dermally-residing microbes. In some embodiments, a bodily-fluid withdrawing system is used to withdraw bodily fluid from a patient for incubation in culture media in one or more sample vessels. Prior to withdrawing bodily fluid into the one or more sample vessels for incubation, an initial volume of withdrawn bodily fluid is placed in one or more pre-sample reservoirs and is not used for the incubation in culture media.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2017Publication date: June 1, 2017Applicant: Magnolia Medical Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Richard G. PATTON
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Publication number: 20160135724Abstract: A syringe-based device includes a housing, a pre-sample reservoir, and an actuator. The housing defines an inner volume between a substantially open proximal end portion and a distal end portion that includes a port couplable to a lumen-defining device. The pre-sample reservoir is fluidically couplable to the port to receive and isolate a first volume of bodily fluid. The actuator is at least partially disposed in the inner volume and has a proximal end portion that includes an engagement portion and a distal end portion that includes a sealing member. The engagement portion is configured to allow a user to selectively move the actuator between a first configuration such that bodily fluid can flow from the port to the pre-sample reservoir, and a second configuration such that bodily fluid can flow from the port to a sample reservoir defined at least in part by the sealing member and the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2015Publication date: May 19, 2016Applicant: MAGNOLIA MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Gregory J. Bullington, Richard G. Patton, Shan E. Gaw
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Publication number: 20150367069Abstract: An apparatus includes a cannula assembly, a housing, a fluid reservoir, a flow control mechanism, and an actuator. The housing includes an inlet port removably coupled to the cannula assembly and defines an inner volume. The fluid reservoir is fluidically coupled to the housing and configured to receive and isolate a volume of bodily fluid from a patient. The flow control mechanism is at least partially disposed in the inner volume. The actuator is operably coupled to the flow control mechanism and is configured to move the flow control mechanism between a first configuration, in which bodily fluid can flow, via a fluid flow path defined by the flow control mechanism, from the cannula assembly, through the inlet port and into the fluid reservoir, to a second configuration, in which the fluid reservoir is fluidically isolated from the cannula assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2015Publication date: December 24, 2015Applicant: MAGNOLIA MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Gregory J. BULLINGTON, Richard G. PATTON, Shan E. GAW
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Patent number: 9204864Abstract: A device includes a pre-sample reservoir, an actuator mechanism, and a diverter. The pre-sample reservoir can be fluidically coupled to a delivery member to receive and isolate a predetermined volume of bodily-fluid withdrawn from a patient. The actuator mechanism is operably coupled to the pre-sample reservoir such that, when actuated, a negative pressure is formed in the pre-sample reservoir that urges the bodily-fluid to flow into the pre-sample reservoir. The diverter can selectively control fluid flow between the delivery member and the pre-sample reservoir. The diverter includes a flow control mechanism that defines a first fluid flow path and a second fluid flow path. The diverter is movable between a first configuration in which the bodily-fluid flows through the first fluid flow path to the pre-sample reservoir, and a second configuration in which the bodily-fluid flows through the second fluid flow path to a sample reservoir coupled to the diverter.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2013Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: Magnolia Medical Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Gregory J. Bullington, Richard G. Patton, Jay M Miazga, Shan E. Gaw
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Patent number: 9155495Abstract: A syringe-based device includes a housing, a pre-sample reservoir, and an actuator. The housing defines an inner volume between a substantially open proximal end portion and a distal end portion that includes a port couplable to a lumen-defining device. The pre-sample reservoir is fluidically couplable to the port to receive and isolate a first volume of bodily fluid. The actuator is at least partially disposed in the inner volume and has a proximal end portion that includes an engagement portion and a distal end portion that includes a sealing member. The engagement portion is configured to allow a user to selectively move the actuator between a first configuration such that bodily fluid can flow from the port to the pre-sample reservoir, and a second configuration such that bodily fluid can flow from the port to a sample reservoir defined at least in part by the sealing member and the housing.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2013Date of Patent: October 13, 2015Assignee: Magnolia Medical Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Gregory J. Bullington, Richard G. Patton, Shan E. Gaw
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Patent number: 9149576Abstract: An apparatus includes a cannula assembly, a housing, a fluid reservoir, a flow control mechanism, and an actuator. The housing includes an inlet port removably coupled to the cannula assembly and defines an inner volume. The fluid reservoir is fluidically coupled to the housing and configured to receive and isolate a volume of bodily fluid from a patient. The flow control mechanism is at least partially disposed in the inner volume. The actuator is operably coupled to the flow control mechanism and is configured to move the flow control mechanism between a first configuration, in which bodily fluid can flow, via a fluid flow path defined by the flow control mechanism, from the cannula assembly, through the inlet port and into the fluid reservoir, to a second configuration, in which the fluid reservoir is fluidically isolated from the cannula assembly.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2013Date of Patent: October 6, 2015Assignee: Magnolia Medical Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Gregory J Bullington, Richard G. Patton, Shan E. Gaw
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Patent number: 9060724Abstract: An apparatus includes a housing, a fluid reservoir, a flow control mechanism, and an actuator. The housing defines an inner volume and has an inlet port that can be fluidically coupled to a patient and an outlet port. The fluid reservoir is disposed in the inner volume to receive and isolate a first volume of a bodily-fluid. The flow control mechanism is rotatable in the housing from a first configuration, in which a first lumen places the inlet port is in fluid communication with the fluid reservoir, and a second configuration, in which a second lumen places the inlet port in fluid communication with the outlet port. The actuator is configured to create a negative pressure in the fluid reservoir and is configured to rotate the flow control mechanism from the first configuration to the second configuration after the first volume of bodily-fluid is received in the fluid reservoir.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2013Date of Patent: June 23, 2015Assignee: Magnolia Medical Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Gregory J. Bullington, Richard G. Patton, Jay M. Miazga, Shan E. Gaw
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Patent number: 9060725Abstract: An apparatus includes a housing, a flow control mechanism, and an actuator. At least a portion of the flow control mechanism is movably disposed within the housing. The apparatus further includes an inlet port and an outlet port, and defines a fluid reservoir. The outlet port is fluidically coupled to a second fluid reservoir and is fluidically isolated from the first fluid reservoir. The actuator is configured to move the flow control mechanism between a first configuration, in which the inlet port is placed in fluid communication with the fluid reservoir such that the fluid reservoir receives a first flow of bodily-fluid, and a second configuration, in which the inlet port is placed in fluid communication with the outlet port.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2014Date of Patent: June 23, 2015Assignee: Magnolia Medical Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Gregory Bullington, Richard G. Patton, Jay M. Miazga, Shan E. Gaw
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Patent number: 9022950Abstract: An apparatus includes a housing, a fluid reservoir, a flow control mechanism, and an actuator. The housing defines an inner volume and has an inlet port that can be fluidically coupled to a patient and an outlet port. The fluid reservoir is disposed in the inner volume to receive and isolate a first volume of a bodily-fluid. The flow control mechanism is rotatable in the housing from a first configuration, in which a first lumen places the inlet port is in fluid communication with the fluid reservoir, and a second configuration, in which a second lumen places the inlet port in fluid communication with the outlet port. The actuator is configured to create a negative pressure in the fluid reservoir and is configured to rotate the flow control mechanism from the first configuration to the second configuration after the first volume of bodily-fluid is received in the fluid reservoir.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2014Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Assignee: Magnolia Medical Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Gregory Bullington, Richard G. Patton, Jay M. Miazga, Shan E. Gaw
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Patent number: 9022951Abstract: An apparatus includes a housing, a fluid reservoir, a flow control mechanism, and an actuator. The housing defines an inner volume and has an inlet port that can be fluidically coupled to a patient and an outlet port. The fluid reservoir is disposed in the inner volume to receive and isolate a first volume of a bodily-fluid. The flow control mechanism is rotatable in the housing from a first configuration, in which a first lumen places the inlet port is in fluid communication with the fluid reservoir, and a second configuration, in which a second lumen places the inlet port in fluid communication with the outlet port. The actuator is configured to create a negative pressure in the fluid reservoir and is configured to rotate the flow control mechanism from the first configuration to the second configuration after the first volume of bodily-fluid is received in the fluid reservoir.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2014Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Assignee: Magnolia Medical Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Gregory Bullington, Richard G. Patton, Jay M. Miazga, Shan E. Gaw
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Patent number: 8876734Abstract: The present invention is directed to the parenteral procurement of bodily-fluid samples. The present invention is also directed to systems and methods for parenterally procuring bodily-fluid samples with reduced contamination from dermally-residing microbes. In some embodiments, a bodily-fluid withdrawing system is used to withdraw bodily fluid from a patient for incubation in culture media in one or more sample vessels. Prior to withdrawing bodily fluid into the one or more sample vessels for incubation, an initial volume of withdrawn bodily fluid is placed in one or more pre-sample reservoirs and is not used for the incubation in culture media.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2013Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Assignee: Magnolia Medical Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Richard G. Patton
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Patent number: 8864684Abstract: An apparatus includes a housing, a flow control mechanism, and an actuator. At least a portion of the flow control mechanism is movably disposed within the housing. The apparatus further includes an inlet port and an outlet port, and defines a fluid reservoir. The outlet port is fluidically coupled to a second fluid reservoir and is fluidically isolated from the first fluid reservoir. The actuator is configured to move the flow control mechanism between a first configuration, in which the inlet port is placed in fluid communication with the fluid reservoir such that the fluid reservoir receives a first flow of bodily-fluid, and a second configuration, in which the inlet port is placed in fluid communication with the outlet port.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2013Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: Magnolia Medical Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Gregory J. Bullington, Richard G. Patton, Jay M Miazga, Shan E. Gaw
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Patent number: D731643Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2012Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Assignee: Magnolia Medical Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Gregory J. Bullington, Richard G. Patton, Shan E. Gaw, Jay M. Miazga
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Patent number: D794779Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2015Date of Patent: August 15, 2017Assignee: Magnolia Medical Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Gregory Bullington, Richard G. Patton, Shan E. Gaw, Jay M. Miazga