Patents Assigned to Westmed, Inc.
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Patent number: 11612846Abstract: A water filter system for a CO2 sampling line positioned between a patient and a patient monitor to receive patient exhalation. The filter system includes at least one hydrophobic filter that adsorbs and prevents water from reaching the patient monitor. Alternatively, the filter system may include both a hydrophobic filter and a hydrophilic filter and optionally a desiccant.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2019Date of Patent: March 28, 2023Assignee: WESTMED, INC.Inventors: James Dale Bickley, Robert Jon McKinnon, Geon Seok Seo
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Patent number: 11406780Abstract: ET securement devices and methods are provided wherein the ET securement devices generally include two portions: a first portion for securing an ET tube and a second portion for attaching to the patient. The first portion is configured to releasably attach to the second portion to secure the ET tube relative to the patient.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2019Date of Patent: August 9, 2022Assignee: WESTMED INC.Inventors: Robert M. Landis, Robert Tero
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Publication number: 20190274589Abstract: A water filter system for a CO2 sampling line positioned between a patient and a patient monitor to receive patient exhalation. The filter system includes at least one hydrophobic filter that adsorbs and prevents water from reaching the patient monitor. Alternatively, the filter system may include both a hydrophobic filter and a hydrophilic filter and optionally a desiccant.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2019Publication date: September 12, 2019Applicant: Westmed, Inc.Inventors: James Dale Bickley, Robert Jon McKinnon, Geon Seok Seo
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Patent number: 9072854Abstract: A breathing system is provided that employs a reservoir for holding oxygen or an oxygen and medicine mixture while the patient is not inhaling. The reservoir generally prevents waste and reduces cost and helps prevent the patient from re-inhaling the previously exhaled gases.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2011Date of Patent: July 7, 2015Assignee: Westmed, Inc.Inventors: Robert J. McKinnon, James Dale Bickley
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Patent number: 8936023Abstract: A breathing system is provided that employs a reservoir for holding oxygen or an oxygen and medicine mixture while the patient is not inhaling. The reservoir generally prevents waste and reduces cost and helps prevent the patient from re-inhaling the previously exhaled gases. The reservoir also may include a flange extending from an inlet thereof that allows the reservoir to be positioned in an inverted position.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: January 20, 2015Assignee: Westmed, Inc.Inventors: Robert J. McKinnon, James Dale Bickley
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Patent number: 8616200Abstract: An oxygen delivery system is provided that employs a reservoir for holding oxygen or an oxygen and medicine mixture while the patient is not inhaling. The reservoir generally prevents waste and reduces cost and helps prevent the patient from re-inhaling the previously exhaled gases.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2010Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: Westmed, Inc.Inventors: Robert J. McKinnon, James Dale Bickley
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Publication number: 20130192597Abstract: A breathing system is provided that employs a reservoir for holding oxygen or an oxygen and medicine mixture while the patient is not inhaling. The reservoir generally prevents waste and reduces cost and helps prevent the patient from re-inhaling the previously exhaled gases. The reservoir also may include a flange extending from an inlet thereof that allows the reservoir to be positioned in an inverted position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: August 1, 2013Applicant: WESTMED, INC.Inventor: WESTMED, INC.
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Publication number: 20120160248Abstract: A nasal cannula is provided that employs a left tube and a right tube wherein at least a portion thereof is made of a resilient and compliant material that elongates in response to a tensile load applied thereto. The contemplated tubing material will continue to supply a predetermined amount of oxygen to the patient if elongated, i.e., the elongated tube will not substantially constrict air flow.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2012Publication date: June 28, 2012Applicant: WESTMED, INC.Inventors: Robert J. McKinnon, James Dale Bickley
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Publication number: 20120123392Abstract: A luer connector is provided having a first member that includes an end face with a reflective material that does not cover the entire end face wherein the first member is selectively rotatable to align the reflective portion with sensors of the medical instrument. The first member is adapted to freely rotate within a second member that is used to connect the first member to the medical instrument.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2011Publication date: May 17, 2012Applicant: WestMed, Inc.Inventors: Robert J. McKinnon, James Dale Bickley
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Publication number: 20120060845Abstract: A nasal cannula is provided that employs a left tube and a right tube wherein at least a portion thereof is made of a resilient and compliant material that elongates in response to a tensile load applied thereto. The contemplated tubing material will continue to supply a predetermined amount of oxygen to the patient if elongated, i.e., the elongated tube will not substantially constrict air flow.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2011Publication date: March 15, 2012Applicant: WESTMED, INC.Inventors: Robert J. McKinnon, James Dale Bickley
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Publication number: 20110277754Abstract: A breathing system is provided that employs a reservoir for holding oxygen or an oxygen and medicine mixture while the patient is not inhaling. The reservoir generally prevents waste and reduces cost and helps prevent the patient from re-inhaling the previously exhaled gases.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2011Publication date: November 17, 2011Applicant: WESTMED, INC.Inventors: Robert J. McKinnon, James Dale Bickley
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Publication number: 20100180891Abstract: An oxygen delivery system is provided that employs a reservoir for holding oxygen or an oxygen and medicine mixture while the patient is not inhaling. The reservoir generally prevents waste and reduces cost and helps prevent the patient from re-inhaling the previously exhaled gases.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2010Publication date: July 22, 2010Applicant: WestMed, Inc.Inventors: Robert J. McKinnon, James Dale Bickley
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Patent number: 7090646Abstract: A plunger-less syringe and method of use are disclosed. The syringe includes an outer housing fixedly attached to an interior receptacle for receiving a quantity of blood. The syringe has a vent that allows air to escape from the receptacle as blood flows therein. The vent can include a filter for use in preventing blood from exiting the interior receptacle. A vent cap is provided having a recess for mating with a syringe having a plunger, wherein blood flow into the receptacle can be controlled. A plurality of the plunger-less syringes can be packaged in a container, wherein the blood pathway of the syringes is sterilized and without having any exterior sterile packaging.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2003Date of Patent: August 15, 2006Assignee: Westmed, Inc.Inventors: Robert J. McKinnon, Dean H. Iwasaki
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Patent number: 6558344Abstract: A splash shield for use in wound irrigation is provided. The splash shield includes at least one outlet area located along its rim so that irrigating fluid may flow from the splash shield. The splash shield is preferably oval-shaped with a substantially flat top adjacent to which is a receiver unit. The outlet area can be formed, for example, by contoured portions or by a generally V-shaped opening, each able to define a channel to enable the escape of fluid from the splash shield. The splash shield may be used in tandem with a syringe having a tip that is positioned in the receiver unit. Additionally, a basin can be provided for use during wound irrigation. The basin includes indentations to accommodate placement of a portion of the human body within the basin and an exit portion such that fluid in the basin can move in the basin to the edge of a table, bed, gurney or the like.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2001Date of Patent: May 6, 2003Assignee: Westmed, Inc.Inventors: Robert J. McKinnon, Dean H. Iwasaki, William Pintarelli
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Patent number: 5613489Abstract: A respiratory system drug applicator for a patient is disclosed which may include a number of features to enhance the administration of the aerosolized drug to the patient. For instance, an adjustable flow regulator may be utilized which regulates the air flow during inhalation by the patient (during which the aerosolized drug is also administered to the patient's respiratory system), and thus affects the patient's breathing pattern. Moreover, a distensible drug reservoir which changes shape during inhalation and exhalation by the patient may be utilized. This may be used to provide biofeedback to the patient regarding the patient's breathing pattern.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 1994Date of Patent: March 25, 1997Assignee: Westmed, Inc.Inventors: Warren C. Miller, Robert J. McKinnon