Patents by Inventor Brett C. Blabas

Brett C. Blabas 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).

  • Publication number: 20240123134
    Abstract: A urine collection system includes a first fluid collection device with (i) a first internal cavity, (ii) a first inlet in fluid communication with the first internal cavity, and (iii) a first outlet in fluid communication with the first internal cavity. The urine collection system further includes a tube in fluid communication with the first outlet. The urine collection system further includes a second fluid collection device with (i) a second internal cavity, (ii) a permeable membrane positioned within the second internal cavity, thereby separating the second internal cavity into a first chamber and a second chamber, (iii) a second inlet in fluid communication with the first internal cavity, and (iv) a second outlet in fluid communication with the second inlet of the second fluid collection device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventors: Prathamesh M. Kharkar, Brian J. Eklund, Brett C. Blabas
  • Publication number: 20240058161
    Abstract: In an example, a urine collection device includes a covering defining a recessed receptacle and a fluid collection assembly positioned in the recessed receptacle. The fluid collection assembly includes (i) a foam sleeve including a bore, (ii) a shape retaining element positioned in the bore of the foam sleeve and defining a passage, and (iii) a tube extending through the passage defined by the shape retaining element. The shape retaining element can conform the fluid collection assembly to a curved configuration and maintain the curved configuration of the fluid collection assembly until the curved configuration is adjusted. The urine collection further includes a top sheet coupled to the covering. The top sheet and the covering define an internal chamber of the urine collection device. The top sheet is configured to draw urine into the internal chamber and toward the fluid collection assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventors: Daniel R. Ulreich, Brett C. Blabas, Kristin M. Sexton, Catherine S. Boulos, Britt O'Halloran
  • Patent number: 11890221
    Abstract: In an example, a urine collection device includes a covering defining a recessed receptacle and a fluid collection assembly positioned in the recessed receptacle. The fluid collection assembly includes (i) a foam sleeve including a bore, (ii) a shape retaining element positioned in the bore of the foam sleeve and defining a passage, and (iii) a tube extending through the passage defined by the shape retaining element. The shape retaining element can conform the fluid collection assembly to a curved configuration and maintain the curved configuration of the fluid collection assembly until the curved configuration is adjusted. The urine collection further includes a top sheet coupled to the covering. The top sheet and the covering define an internal chamber of the urine collection device. The top sheet is configured to draw urine into the internal chamber and toward the fluid collection assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: Sage Products, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel R. Ulreich, Brett C. Blabas, Kristin M. Sexton, Catherine S. Boulos, Britt O'Halloran
  • Patent number: 11890240
    Abstract: A system for repositioning or supporting a patient includes a first sheet, the first sheet configured to receive a patient on a top side, and a second sheet coupled to the first sheet, wherein the second sheet comprises at least one tubular pocket therein, and wherein the second sheet is configured to contact a support surface. The system further includes at least one support device configured to be inserted within the at least one tubular pocket, such that when the at least one support device is inserted within the at least one tubular pocket, at least a portion of the patient is elevated relative to the support surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: Sage Products, LLC
    Inventors: Lawrence G. Ponsi, Abhishek R. Patel, Brett C. Blabas, Jay R. Roberts
  • Patent number: 11839567
    Abstract: A device for collecting urine discharged from a body of a user includes a fluid collection assembly having at least one layer for drawing urine discharged from the body into an interior cavity, an external covering that covers a portion of the at least one layer, and at least one fenestration for receiving urine, wherein the fenestration is a portion of the fluid collection assembly that is uncovered by the external covering. The device further includes a cap enclosing a first end of the assembly, a tube having a first end in fluid communication with the cap, and a shape retaining element configured to conform the assembly to a curved configuration and maintain the curved configuration until the configuration is adjusted. The assembly is configured to be disposed against the body of the user, with the at least one fenestration in operative relation with a urethral opening of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: Sage Products, LLC
    Inventors: Gregory T. Davis, Brett C. Blabas, Ryan A. Alvarez, Kristin M. Sexton, Adam R. Cole, Timothy J. Rapinchuk, Catherine S. Boulos
  • Publication number: 20230322460
    Abstract: A package for enclosing an oral care device includes a first layer and a second layer removably coupled to the first layer. The second layer includes a first section configured to enclose a first portion of an oral care device, a second section configured to enclose a second portion of the oral care device, and a plurality of axially stacked folds disposed between the first section and the second section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2023
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Applicant: Sage Products, LLC
    Inventors: David P. Beck, Brett C. Blabas, Ronald C. Cagle, Thomas Keaty, JR., Heather K. Mercier, Jay R. Roberts
  • Publication number: 20230277362
    Abstract: A device for collecting urine discharged from a body of a user includes a fluid collection assembly having at least one layer for drawing urine discharged from the body into an interior cavity, an external covering that covers a portion of the at least one layer, and at least one fenestration for receiving urine, wherein the fenestration is a portion of the fluid collection assembly that is uncovered by the external covering. The device further includes a cap enclosing a first end of the assembly, a tube having a first end in fluid communication with the cap, and a shape retaining element configured to conform the assembly to a curved configuration and maintain the curved configuration until the configuration is adjusted. The assembly is configured to be disposed against the body of the user, with the at least one fenestration in operative relation with a urethral opening of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2023
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Inventors: Gregory T. Davis, Brett C. Blabas, Ryan A. Alvarez, Kristin M. Sexton, Adam R. Cole, Timothy J. Rapinchuk, Catherine S. Boulos
  • Publication number: 20230270244
    Abstract: A device for providing oral care includes at least one lumen fluidly coupled to a brush head. The lumen is adapted to suction fluid via an aperture disposed within the brush head. The brush head may be provided an oral cleaning fluid to facilitate cleaning of oral anatomy. The oral cleaning fluid may be provided within a cup provided within a containment assembly coupled to the oral care tool. Alternatively, or in addition, the cleaning fluid may be provided via fluid reservoir fluidly coupled to the oral care tool. The brush head comprises a bristles section and a foam section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2021
    Publication date: August 31, 2023
    Applicant: Sage Products, LLC
    Inventors: Brett C. Blabas, Ronald C. Cagle, Thomas Keaty, Jr., Jay Roberts, David P. Beck, Heather K. Mercier
  • Patent number: 11679923
    Abstract: A package for enclosing an oral care device includes a first layer and a second layer removably coupled to the first layer. The second layer includes a first section configured to enclose a first portion of an oral care device, a second section configured to enclose a second portion of the oral care device, and a formed region disposed between the first section and the second section, wherein the formed region is configured to prevent the first portion from moving from the first section into the second section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: Sage Products, LLC
    Inventors: David P. Beck, Brett C. Blabas, Ronald C. Cagle, Thomas Keaty, Jr., Heather K. Mercier, Jay R. Roberts
  • Publication number: 20220354685
    Abstract: A device for collecting urine discharged from a body of a user includes a fluid collection assembly having at least one layer for drawing urine discharged from the body into an interior cavity, an external covering that covers a portion of the at least one layer, and at least one fenestration for receiving urine, wherein the fenestration is a portion of the fluid collection assembly that is uncovered by the external covering. The device further includes a cap enclosing a first end of the assembly, a tube having a first end in fluid communication with the cap, and a shape retaining element configured to conform the assembly to a curved configuration and maintain the curved configuration until the configuration is adjusted. The assembly is configured to be disposed against the body of the user, with the at least one fenestration in operative relation with a urethral opening of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2022
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Inventors: Gregory T. Davis, Brett C. Blabas, Ryan A. Alvarez, Kristin M. Sexton, Adam R. Cole, Timothy J. Rapinchuk, Catherine S. Boulos
  • Publication number: 20220347026
    Abstract: A system for repositioning or supporting a patient includes a first sheet, the first sheet configured to receive a patient on a top side, and a second sheet coupled to the first sheet, wherein the second sheet comprises at least one tubular pocket therein, and wherein the second sheet is configured to contact a support surface. The system further includes at least one support device configured to be inserted within the at least one tubular pocket, such that when the at least one support device is inserted within the at least one tubular pocket, at least a portion of the patient is elevated relative to the support surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2022
    Publication date: November 3, 2022
    Inventors: Lawrence G. Ponsi, Abhishek R. Patel, Brett C. Blabas, Jay R. Roberts
  • Patent number: 11426303
    Abstract: A device for collecting urine discharged from a body of a user includes a fluid collection assembly having at least one layer for drawing urine discharged from the body into an interior cavity, an external covering that covers a portion of the at least one layer, and at least one fenestration for receiving urine, wherein the fenestration is a portion of the fluid collection assembly that is uncovered by the external covering. The device further includes a cap enclosing a first end of the assembly, a tube having a first end in fluid communication with the cap, and a shape retaining element configured to conform the assembly to a curved configuration and maintain the curved configuration until the configuration is adjusted. The assembly is configured to be disposed against the body of the user, with the at least one fenestration in operative relation with a urethral opening of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: Sage Products, LLP
    Inventors: Gregory T. Davis, Brett C. Blabas, Ryan A. Alvarez, Kristin M. Sexton, Adam R. Cole, Timothy J. Rapinchuk, Catherine S. Boulos
  • Publication number: 20220265461
    Abstract: A urine collection system includes a first fluid collection device with (i) a first internal cavity, (ii) a first inlet in fluid communication with the first internal cavity, and (iii) a first outlet in fluid communication with the first internal cavity. The urine collection system further includes a tube in fluid communication with the first outlet. The urine collection system further includes a second fluid collection device with (i) a second internal cavity, (ii) a permeable membrane positioned within the second internal cavity, thereby separating the second internal cavity into a first chamber and a second chamber, (iii) a second inlet in fluid communication with the first internal cavity, and (iv) a second outlet in fluid communication with the second inlet of the second fluid collection device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2021
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Inventors: Prathamesh M. Kharkar, Brian J. Eklund, Brett C. Blabas
  • Publication number: 20220177211
    Abstract: A package for enclosing an oral care device includes a first layer and a second layer removably coupled to the first layer. The second layer includes a first section configured to enclose a first portion of an oral care device, a second section configured to enclose a second portion of the oral care device, and a formed region disposed between the first section and the second section, wherein the formed region is configured to prevent the first portion from moving from the first section into the second section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2021
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Inventors: David P. Beck, Brett C. Blabas, Ronald C. Cagle, Thomas Keaty, JR., Heather K. Mercier, Jay R. Roberts
  • Publication number: 20210069008
    Abstract: In an example, a urine collection device includes a covering defining a recessed receptacle and a fluid collection assembly positioned in the recessed receptacle. The fluid collection assembly includes (i) a foam sleeve including a bore, (ii) a shape retaining element positioned in the bore of the foam sleeve and defining a passage, and (iii) a tube extending through the passage defined by the shape retaining element. The shape retaining element can conform the fluid collection assembly to a curved configuration and maintain the curved configuration of the fluid collection assembly until the curved configuration is adjusted. The urine collection further includes a top sheet coupled to the covering. The top sheet and the covering define an internal chamber of the urine collection device. The top sheet is configured to draw urine into the internal chamber and toward the fluid collection assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2020
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Inventors: Brett C. Blabas, Kristin M. Sexton, Daniel R. Ulreich, Catherine S. Boulos, Britt O'Halloran
  • Publication number: 20210059853
    Abstract: A device for collecting urine discharged from a body of a user includes a fluid collection assembly having at least one layer for drawing urine discharged from the body into an interior cavity, an external covering that covers a portion of the at least one layer, and at least one fenestration for receiving urine, wherein the fenestration is a portion of the fluid collection assembly that is uncovered by the external covering. The device further includes a cap enclosing a first end of the assembly, a tube having a first end in fluid communication with the cap, and a shape retaining element configured to conform the assembly to a curved configuration and maintain the curved configuration until the configuration is adjusted. The assembly is configured to be disposed against the body of the user, with the at least one fenestration in operative relation with a urethral opening of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2020
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Inventors: Gregory T. Davis, Brett C. Blabas, Ryan A. Alvarez, Kristin M. Sexton, Adam R. Cole, Timothy J. Rapinchuk, Catherine S. Boulos
  • Patent number: 10857025
    Abstract: A device for collecting urine discharged from a body of a user includes a fluid collection assembly having at least one layer for drawing urine discharged from the body into an interior cavity, an external covering that covers a portion of the at least one layer, and at least one fenestration for receiving urine, wherein the fenestration is a portion of the fluid collection assembly that is uncovered by the external covering. The device further includes a cap enclosing a first end of the assembly, a tube having a first end in fluid communication with the cap, and a shape retaining element configured to conform the assembly to a curved configuration and maintain the curved configuration until the configuration is adjusted. The assembly is configured to be disposed against the body of the user, with the at least one fenestration in operative relation with a urethral opening of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: Sage Products, LLC
    Inventors: Gregory T. Davis, Brett C. Blabas, Ryan A. Alvarez, Kristin M. Sexton, Adam R. Cole, Timothy J. Rapinchuk, Catherine S. Boulos
  • Publication number: 20180228642
    Abstract: A device for collecting urine discharged from a body of a user includes a fluid collection assembly having at least one layer for drawing urine discharged from the body into an interior cavity, an external covering that covers a portion of the at least one layer, and at least one fenestration for receiving urine, wherein the fenestration is a portion of the fluid collection assembly that is uncovered by the external covering. The device further includes a cap enclosing a first end of the assembly, a tube having a first end in fluid communication with the cap, and a shape retaining element configured to conform the assembly to a curved configuration and maintain the curved configuration until the configuration is adjusted. The assembly is configured to be disposed against the body of the user, with the at least one fenestration in operative relation with a urethral opening of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2018
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Inventors: Gregory T. Davis, Brett C. Blabas, Ryan A. Alvarez, Kristin M. Sexton, Adam R. Cole, Timothy J. Rapinchuk, Catherine S. Boulos