Patents Examined by Melissa A Snyder
  • Patent number: 10987467
    Abstract: A cannula insertion device is disclosed. The device includes a needle carriage, a rail device on which the needle carriage is slidable, a yoke having a channel, a linkage connected to the needle carriage and extending into the channel, a torsion spring with one end connected to the linkage, and locking device for locking the torsion spring in tension and maintaining the needle carriage and the linkage in a locked position prior to activation. Upon release of the locking device, the tension of the torsion spring is released, which causes the linkage to move in the channel and slide the needle carriage along the rail device. A catheter carriage may also be provided for actuation by the linkage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Russell Cole, Alyssa Jackson
  • Patent number: 10980979
    Abstract: A medical device such as a needle subassembly is disclosed including a cover over a magnetized portion of a tissue-penetrating medical device having a shielding material associated with the cover that prevents the magnetized portion of the tissue-penetrating medical device from being de-magnetized when the cover is positioned to cover the tissue-penetrating medical device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Yiping Ma, Jeffrey C. O'Bryan, S. Ray Isaacson
  • Patent number: 10960136
    Abstract: Infusion systems, infusion devices, and related operating methods are provided. An exemplary method of operating an infusion device capable of delivering fluid to a user involves determining a current value for a physiological condition of the user influenced by the fluid violates a first threshold value, determining a predicted value for the physiological condition of the user violates a second threshold value, and automatically altering operation of the infusion device to modify delivery of the fluid to the user after determining the predicted value violates the second threshold value when the current value violates the first threshold value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: MEDTRONIC MINIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Cesar C. Palerm, Louis J. Lintereur, Salman Monirabbasi, Kris R. Holtzclaw, Lane Desborough
  • Patent number: 10960134
    Abstract: A drug delivery system for injecting a medicament is provided. The system includes a container configured to receive a medicament; a drive assembly which, upon actuation, is configured to expel the medicament from the container; a needle for injecting the medicament to a patient; a fluid path assembly comprising a tube in fluid communication with the container and the needle for conducting fluid from the container to the needle; and a tube crimping arrangement configured to engage the tube to block fluid flow through the tube. The drive assembly causes the tube crimping arrangement to engage the tube after a dose of the medicament has been delivered to the patient through the needle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Jamie Anthony Salter, Oliver Charles Gazeley, David Aubrey Plumptre, James Alexander Senior, Gareth James Lewis, Malcolm Stanley Boyd, Javier Eduardo Nadal
  • Patent number: 10960186
    Abstract: A valve actuator that moves in a catheter assembly between a first position where a valve is closed and a second position where the valve is open, the valve actuator including a shaft portion at a distal end of the valve actuator that is configured to pierce the valve, a mating portion at a proximal end of the valve actuator that is configured to engage a Luer device, a diameter reduction region that connects the shaft portion and the mating portion, and a plurality of windows that extend through the valve actuator for flushing fluid, the plurality of windows being disposed in the diameter reduction region, wherein each of the plurality of windows does not extend a full length of the diameter reduction region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Weston Harding, Siddarth Shevgoor, Lawrence Trainer, Yiping Ma, Sivaramakrishnan Balasubramanian, Patrick Downie, Jon Burkholz, Shawn Isaacson, Jeff O'Bryan
  • Patent number: 10933187
    Abstract: A method for controlling a device using a shape-memory alloy wire is disclosed. The method includes determining an ontime for the shape-memory alloy wire based on a target volume to be pumped by a pump plunger, determining the temperature of the shape-memory alloy wire and adjusting the ontime based on the temperature of the shape-memory alloy wire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: DEKA Products Limited Partnership
    Inventors: Colin H. Murphy, Dean Kamen, John M. Kerwin, Larry B. Gray
  • Patent number: 10926074
    Abstract: A method of delivery ultrasonic energy and a therapeutic compound to a treatment site and an ultrasonic catheter system are disclosed. The ultrasonic catheter system comprises a tubular body having a proximal end, a distal end and a treatment zone located between the distal end and the proximal end, a fluid delivery lumen, at least one ultrasound radiating element positioned in the treatment zone, wiring electrically coupled to the at least one ultrasound radiating element and extending through the tubular body and terminating at a connector, and a control system comprising external circuitry and an isolation pod that is configured to be electrically connected to the connector, the isolation pod being positioned between the tubular body and the external system and comprising an isolation barrier and circuitry for driving the ultrasound radiating element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: EKOS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Richard R. Wilson, Robert L. Wilcox, Curtis Genstler, Tim Abrahamson, WM. Gerrit Barrere, Amy Cohen, George Keilman, Leonard R. Oliver, Natalya Peskin
  • Patent number: 10926022
    Abstract: An apparatus and method of detecting an interchangeable tip of a handpiece of an ocular surgical system is disclosed. The interchangeable tip of the system includes an irrigation port that receives fluid flowing from an irrigation source and an aspiration port that removes or aspirates fluid and/or materials from the surgical field, in particular a patient's eye, through use of an aspiration source or pump. The method comprises attaching the interchangeable tip to the handpiece, introducing fluid flow into the system and determining the fluid flow rate of fluid flow in the system, determining the pressure of fluid flowing into the interchangeable tip, determining the pressure of fluid flowing out of the interchangeable tip and comparing the flow rate and pressure information to known flow rate and pressure readings of known types of interchangeable tips to determine the type of interchangeable tip being used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
    Inventors: Lauren M. Hickey, Kyle E. Lynn, Johan W. Steenstra Toussaint, Frederick C. Lee, James W. Staggs
  • Patent number: 10926077
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel interchangeable lockable catheter having a cap, the cap locking onto a junction hub or base, and encasing at least one lumen proximally to the junction hub of a multi-lumen catheter, PICC line and the like. The interchangeable lockable catheter's cap and base may be made of more than one piece, and provide a locking mechanism sufficient to deter tampering, while providing a low profile, comfortable, sanitary, and efficient means of closing off lumens for patients leaving the treatment area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Inventors: Nunzio P. Pagano, II, Peter L. Pagano
  • Patent number: 10918574
    Abstract: A handheld Multi-chamber dispensing system comprising a connecting body configured for accepting multiple liquid compound vials/cartridges for attachment. A triple location within the connecting body with at least three separate reservoirs. The modules/vials containing at least one dose of a liquid compound and configured for fluid communication with a delivery spout. A microprocessor controlled circuit that serves as a controller for the multiple reservoirs of liquid compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Inventor: Eric Franquez Campos
  • Patent number: 10912939
    Abstract: An electroporation device for injecting a product into a ciliary muscle of an eye, said device comprising: a support having a support contact surface extending along a virtual sphere having a radius between 10 and 15 mm, so as to match the outside surface of the eye, a first electrode comprising an invasive electrode needle, a second electrode having an electrically conductive electrode contact surface, optionally an injection needle, wherein the support comprises an insertion guide configured to guide a sliding of said electrode needle and/or injection needle along a respective insertion axis, so that the angle between said insertion axis and a plane tangential to the virtual sphere at the insertion point is less than 40°, the insertion point being the point where said insertion axis crosses said virtual sphere.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: EYEVENSYS
    Inventors: Luc Lebreton, Elodie Touchard, Romain Benard, Karine Bigot, Cécile Madaras, Francine Behar-Cohen
  • Patent number: 10898681
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to cannulating devices and methods for exchanging cannulating devices in an endoscopic procedure. In one implementation, an apparatus for endoscopic operations is described. The apparatus includes a cannulating device to be introduced through an internal lumen of an endoscope via a biopsy port. The cannulating device has an elongated body. The elongated body includes a guidewire lumen configured to receive a guidewire therein, and a slit extending over at least a portion of the length of the elongated body from a distal tip to a proximal position of the elongated body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: Hoya Corporation
    Inventors: Azadeh Khanicheh, Isaac Ostrovsky, Almir Velagic, Michael Barenboym
  • Patent number: 10898701
    Abstract: A device for the dispensing of liquids is disclosed. In an embodiment the device comprises a first hollow bulb coupled to a second hollow bulb, wherein the first hollow bulb is compressible; and a separator element disposed between the first hollow bulb and the second hollow bulb, wherein the separator element defines a passage; wherein the second hollow bulb defines an opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: AJB LLC
    Inventor: John L. Boone
  • Patent number: 10894146
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for introducing a catheter in a vein, comprising the following steps: puncturing the vein, introducing a guide in the punctured vein, fixing a catheter on the distal coupler of a connector, introducing a mandrel in the catheter, introducing the set formed by the catheter and the mandrel in the vein by having said set slide on the guide, withdrawing the mandrel and the guide, and connecting a fluid injection device on the second proximal coupler of the connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Inventors: Fabien Letang, Francois Rochiccioli
  • Patent number: 10881805
    Abstract: A drug delivery device is provided comprising a container, a first product and a second product. The device is configured to mix the first product and the second product with each other within the container for forming a drug mixture. The device is further configured for dispensing the drug mixture. The device comprises a mixing member. The device is switchable from a first state, in which the first product and the second product are separated, into a second state, in which the first product and the second product are mixed. The mixing member is configured to exert a force onto the container in order to move the container to mix the first product and the second product with each other. Furthermore, a method for maintaining a predetermined property of a drug mixture to be dispensed from a drug delivery device is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GMBH
    Inventors: Michael Schabbach, Graham Jay
  • Patent number: 10881831
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to apparatuses, systems, and methods for merging an endoscopic basket delivery catheter onto a fixed guidewire. In one implementation, a catheter may include a sheath having a saddle secured to a distal portion thereof. The sheath may constrain an endoscopic tool such as a basket therein, while the saddle may receive a portion of a guidewire. The saddle may include a slit extending along its longitudinal length. The slit may be widened by a working member of an adapter to allow passage of a locked guidewire into the guidewire lumen of the saddle. The catheter may be merged onto the guidewire via the slit and delivered to the desired treatment device without unlocking of the guidewire. Advantageously, access to at least one desired treatment site may be maintained with the guidewire during merging of the catheter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: HOYA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Azadeh Khanicheh, Isaac Ostrovsky, Almir Velagic, Michael Barenboym
  • Patent number: 10881838
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to apparatuses, systems, and methods for merging a balloon catheter onto a locked guidewire. In one implementation, a balloon catheter may include an inflatable balloon affixed thereto and a slit extending from a distal end of a guidewire lumen to a position proximal of the balloon. The slit may be widened by a working member of an adapter to allow passage of the locked guidewire into the guidewire lumen of the balloon catheter. The balloon catheter may be merged onto the guidewire via the slit and delivered to the desired treatment device without requiring the guidewire to be unlocked. Advantageously, access to at least one desired treatment site may be maintained with the guidewire during merging of the balloon catheter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: HOYA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Azadeh Khanicheh, Isaac Ostrovsky, Almir Velagic, Michael Barenboym
  • Patent number: 10869968
    Abstract: A drug delivery device includes a housing, a mechanical assembly which is at least partially accommodated in the housing and a retaining member for retaining the mechanical assembly in the housing wherein the retaining member is engaged with the housing such that the device is configured to be damaged when the mechanical assembly or parts thereof are forcefully separated from the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2020
    Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GMBH
    Inventor: Alex Meier
  • Patent number: 10857298
    Abstract: An apparatus for injectate delivery includes a cartridge, a linear actuator, a rotary motor mechanically coupled the actuator, and a controller coupled to the motor. The controller controls a linear motion of the actuator by controlling an electrical input supplied to the motor in a first interval during which the motor is stationary with the linear actuator engaged with the cartridge to displace an injectate in the cartridge, a second interval following the first interval during which the controller accelerates the motor from stationary to a first speed selected to create a jet of the injectate from the cartridge with a velocity sufficient to pierce human tissue to a subcutaneous depth, a third interval during which the controller maintains the motor at or above the first speed, and a fourth interval during which the controller decelerates the motor to a second speed to deliver the injectate at the subcutaneous depth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: Portal Instruments, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Dyer, Carl Tappan, Eric VanWyk
  • Patent number: 10857297
    Abstract: An apparatus for injectate delivery includes a cartridge, a linear actuator, a rotary motor mechanically coupled the actuator, and a controller coupled to the motor. The controller controls a linear motion of the actuator by controlling an electrical input supplied to the motor in a first interval during which the motor is stationary with the linear actuator engaged with the cartridge to displace an injectate in the cartridge, a second interval following the first interval during which the controller accelerates the motor from stationary to a first speed selected to create a jet of the injectate from the cartridge with a velocity sufficient to pierce human tissue to a subcutaneous depth, a third interval during which the controller maintains the motor at or above the first speed, and a fourth interval during which the controller decelerates the motor to a second speed to deliver the injectate at the subcutaneous depth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: Portal Instruments, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Dyer, Carl Tappan, Eric VanWyk