Patents by Inventor Al Wickheim

Al Wickheim 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).

  • Disposable shield for a medical tool
    Patent number: 8663173
    Abstract: A single use disposable shield and supportive stand for placement on a medical tool such as a suction catheter comprises a transparent body for protecting a responder from bodily fluids of a patient during suctioning of the oral or nasal cavities of a patient. As well the device acts as a supportive stand and securing agent for multiple medical devices and tools The body has an aperture for receiving a bushing. The bushing has an aperture for receiving the medical tool or device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Inventors: Steve Wheeler, Al Wickheim
  • DISPOSABLE SHIELD FOR A MEDICAL TOOL
    Publication number: 20120157778
    Abstract: A single use disposable shield and supportive stand for placement on a medical tool such as a suction catheter comprises a transparent body for protecting a responder from bodily fluids of a patient during suctioning of the oral or nasal cavities of a patient. As well the device acts as a supportive stand and securing agent for multiple medical devices and tools The body has an aperture for receiving a bushing. The bushing has an aperture for receiving the medical tool or device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2010
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Inventors: Steve Wheeler, Al Wickheim