Patents by Inventor Brian J. FUNK
Brian J. FUNK 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).
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Patent number: 11975159Abstract: A stabilization device configured to stabilize an access device when a distal end portion of the access device is inserted through a target location of a patient. The stabilization device includes a coupling surface, a proximal surface, and a base surface. The coupling surface is configured to be placed in contact with an adapter coupled to a proximal end portion of the access device. The proximal surface forms at least one angle and is configured to facilitate securement of the stabilization device to the target location. The base surface forms a contoured portion configured to be placed in contact with the target location and a recessed portion configured to be spaced apart from the target location. The stabilization device is configured to be secured to the target location such that the adapter is retained in a fixed position relative to the coupling surface and the access device is stabilized.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2021Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignee: Velano Vascular, Inc.Inventors: Brian J. Funk, Pitamber Devgon
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Patent number: 11918357Abstract: An apparatus includes a catheter, an introducer, and an actuator. A distal end portion of the introducer has a lock configured to couple the introducer to a closed system intravenous line at least partially disposed in a body. The lock is configured to transition a seal of the closed system intravenous line from a closed state to an open state when coupled thereto. The actuator is at least partially disposed in the introducer and coupled to a proximal end portion of the catheter. The actuator is configured to move the catheter between a first position, in which the catheter is disposed within the introducer, and a second position, in which the catheter extends through the seal of the closed system intravenous line such that a distal end surface of the catheter is positioned distal to the closed system intravenous line.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2019Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: Velano Vascular, Inc.Inventors: Pitamber Devgon, Brian J. Funk, Evan Vandenbrink
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Publication number: 20230372671Abstract: An apparatus includes a catheter, an introducer, and an actuator. A distal end portion of the introducer is configured to couple to an indwelling peripheral intravenous line. The actuator is movably coupled to the introducer and is configured to move the catheter between a first position, in which the catheter is disposed within the introducer, and a second position, in which a distal end portion of the catheter is distal to the introducer. A first portion of the actuator is disposed outside of the introducer and in contact with an outer surface of the introducer such that (1) a longitudinal axis defined by a second portion of the actuator is nonparallel to a longitudinal axis defined by the introducer and (2) the second portion of the actuator exerts a force on a proximal end portion of the catheter operable to increase an internal stress within a portion of the catheter.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2023Publication date: November 23, 2023Inventors: Pitamber Devgon, Richard T. Briganti, Brian J. Funk, Kevin J. Ehrenreich
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Publication number: 20230355926Abstract: An apparatus includes a catheter, a housing configured to house at least a portion of the catheter, and an actuator movably coupled to the housing. The housing has a first port configured to receive a proximal end portion of the catheter and a second port configured to couple the housing to an indwelling vascular access device. A portion of the actuator is disposed within the housing and is configured to be movably coupled to a portion of the catheter. The actuator is configured to be moved a first distance to move a distal end portion of the catheter a second distance greater than the first distance from a first position to a second position. The distal end portion of the catheter is disposed within the housing when in the first position and is distal to the indwelling vascular access device when in the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2023Publication date: November 9, 2023Inventors: Brian J. Funk, Kevin J. Ehrenreich
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Patent number: 11744990Abstract: An apparatus includes a catheter, a housing configured to house at least a portion of the catheter, and an actuator movably coupled to the housing. The housing has a first port configured to receive a proximal end portion of the catheter and a second port configured to couple the housing to an indwelling vascular access device. A portion of the actuator is disposed within the housing and is configured to be movably coupled to a portion of the catheter. The actuator is configured to be moved a first distance to move a distal end portion of the catheter a second distance greater than the first distance from a first position to a second position. The distal end portion of the catheter is disposed within the housing when in the first position and is distal to the indwelling vascular access device when in the second position.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2022Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: Velano Vascular, Inc.Inventors: Brian J. Funk, Kevin J. Ehrenreich
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Publication number: 20230166080Abstract: A transfer device includes an introducer coupleable to a peripheral intravenous catheter, with the introducer having a proximal end portion and a distal end portion, a catheter having a proximal end portion and a distal end portion and defining a lumen, a secondary catheter having a proximal end portion and a distal end portion and defining a lumen, and an actuator receiving the proximal end portion of the catheter and the distal end portion of the secondary catheter. The actuator is moveable within introducer from a first position where the distal end portion of the catheter is positioned within the introducer to a second position where the distal end portion of the catheter is positioned outside of the introducer.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2023Publication date: June 1, 2023Inventors: Pitamber Devgon, Richard T. Briganti, Brian J. Funk, Kevin J. Ehrenreich
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Patent number: 11583661Abstract: An apparatus includes a catheter, an introducer, and an actuator. A distal end portion of the introducer is configured to couple to an indwelling peripheral intravenous line. The actuator is movably coupled to the introducer and is configured to move the catheter between a first position, in which the catheter is disposed within the introducer, and a second position, in which a distal end portion of the catheter is distal to the introducer. A first portion of the actuator is disposed outside of the introducer and in contact with an outer surface of the introducer such that (1) a longitudinal axis defined by a second portion of the actuator is nonparallel to a longitudinal axis defined by the introducer and (2) the second portion of the actuator exerts a force on a proximal end portion of the catheter operable to increase an internal stress with in a portion of the catheter.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2021Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: Velano Vascular, Inc.Inventors: Kevin J. Ehrenreich, Pitamber Devgon, Richard T. Briganti, Brian J. Funk
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Publication number: 20220265965Abstract: An apparatus includes a catheter, a housing configured to house at least a portion of the catheter, and an actuator movably coupled to the housing. The housing has a first port configured to receive a proximal end portion of the catheter and a second port configured to couple the housing to an indwelling vascular access device. A portion of the actuator is disposed within the housing and is configured to be movably coupled to a portion of the catheter. The actuator is configured to be moved a first distance to move a distal end portion of the catheter a second distance greater than the first distance from a first position to a second position. The distal end portion of the catheter is disposed within the housing when in the first position and is distal to the indwelling vascular access device when in the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2022Publication date: August 25, 2022Inventors: Brian J. Funk, Kevin J. Ehrenreich
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Patent number: 11351340Abstract: An apparatus includes a catheter, a housing configured to house at least a portion of the catheter, and an actuator movably coupled to the housing. The housing has a first port configured to receive a proximal end portion of the catheter and a second port configured to couple the housing to an indwelling vascular access device. A portion of the actuator is disposed within the housing and is configured to be movably coupled to a portion of the catheter. The actuator is configured to be moved a first distance to move a distal end portion of the catheter a second distance greater than the first distance from a first position to a second position. The distal end portion of the catheter is disposed within the housing when in the first position and is distal to the indwelling vascular access device when in the second position.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2020Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Assignee: Velano Vascular, Inc.Inventors: Brian J. Funk, Kevin J. Ehrenreich
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Publication number: 20220096798Abstract: An apparatus includes a housing, a catheter, and an actuator. The housing has a first port and a second port that is coupleable to an indwelling vascular access device. The catheter is at least partially disposed in the housing such that the first port of the housing receives a proximal end portion of the catheter. The actuator is partially disposed in the housing to selectively engage a portion of the catheter in the housing. The actuator is configured to be rotated an angular distance relative to the housing to move a distal end portion of the catheter a linear distance from a first position inside the housing, to a second position in which the catheter extends through the second port and distal to the indwelling vascular access device when the second port is coupled thereto. The linear distance is greater than the angular distance.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2021Publication date: March 31, 2022Inventors: Pitamber Devgon, Brian J. Funk, Evan VandenBrink
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Publication number: 20220072278Abstract: A stabilization device configured to stabilize an access device when a distal end portion of the access device is inserted through a target location of a patient. The stabilization device includes a coupling surface, a proximal surface, and a base surface. The coupling surface is configured to be placed in contact with an adapter coupled to a proximal end portion of the access device. The proximal surface forms at least one angle and is configured to facilitate securement of the stabilization device to the target location. The base surface forms a contoured portion configured to be placed in contact with the target location and a recessed portion configured to be spaced apart from the target location. The stabilization device is configured to be secured to the target location such that the adapter is retained in a fixed position relative to the coupling surface and the access device is stabilized.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2021Publication date: March 10, 2022Inventors: Brian J. Funk, Pitamber Devgon
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Patent number: 11207501Abstract: A stabilization device configured to stabilize an access device when a distal end portion of the access device is inserted through a target location of a patient. The stabilization device includes a coupling surface, a proximal surface, and a base surface. The coupling surface is configured to be placed in contact with an adapter coupled to a proximal end portion of the access device. The proximal surface forms at least one angle and is configured to facilitate securement of the stabilization device to the target location. The base surface forms a contoured portion configured to be placed in contact with the target location and a recessed portion configured to be spaced apart from the target location. The stabilization device is configured to be secured to the target location such that the adapter is retained in a fixed position relative to the coupling surface and the access device is stabilized.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2018Date of Patent: December 28, 2021Assignee: Velano Vascular, Inc.Inventors: Brian J. Funk, Pitamber Devgon
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Patent number: 11207498Abstract: An apparatus includes a housing, a catheter, and an actuator. The housing has a first port and a second port that is coupleable to an indwelling vascular access device. The catheter is at least partially disposed in the housing such that the first port of the housing receives a proximal end portion of the catheter. The actuator is partially disposed in the housing to selectively engage a portion of the catheter in the housing. The actuator is configured to be rotated an angular distance relative to the housing to move a distal end portion of the catheter a linear distance from a first position inside the housing, to a second position in which the catheter extends through the second port and distal to the indwelling vascular access device when the second port is coupled thereto. The linear distance is greater than the angular distance.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2020Date of Patent: December 28, 2021Assignee: Velano Vascular, Inc.Inventors: Pitamber Devgon, Brian J. Funk, Evan Vandenbrink
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Publication number: 20210338980Abstract: An apparatus includes a catheter, an introducer, and an actuator. A distal end portion of the introducer is configured to couple to an indwelling peripheral intravenous line. The actuator is movably coupled to the introducer and is configured to move the catheter between a first position, in which the catheter is disposed within the introducer, and a second position, in which a distal end portion of the catheter is distal to the introducer. A first portion of the actuator is disposed outside of the introducer and in contact with an outer surface of the introducer such that (1) a longitudinal axis defined by a second portion of the actuator is nonparallel to a longitudinal axis defined by the introducer and (2) the second portion of the actuator exerts a force on a proximal end portion of the catheter operable to increase an internal stress with in a portion of the catheter.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2021Publication date: November 4, 2021Inventors: Kevin J. Ehrenreich, Pitamber Devgon, Richard T. Briganti, Brian J. Funk
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Patent number: 11090461Abstract: An apparatus includes a catheter, an introducer, and an actuator. A distal end portion of the introducer is configured to couple to an indwelling peripheral intravenous line. The actuator is movably coupled to the introducer and is configured to move the catheter between a first position, in which the catheter is disposed within the introducer, and a second position, in which a distal end portion of the catheter is distal to the introducer. A first portion of the actuator is disposed outside of the introducer and in contact with an outer surface of the introducer such that (1) a longitudinal axis defined by a second portion of the actuator is nonparallel to a longitudinal axis defined by the introducer and (2) the second portion of the actuator exerts a force on a proximal end portion of the catheter operable to increase an internal stress within a portion of the catheter.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2018Date of Patent: August 17, 2021Assignee: Velano Vascular, Inc.Inventors: Kevin J. Ehrenreich, Pitamber Devgon, Richard T. Briganti, Brian J. Funk
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Publication number: 20210052851Abstract: An apparatus includes a housing, a catheter, and an actuator. The housing has a first port and a second port that is coupleable to an indwelling vascular access device. The catheter is at least partially disposed in the housing such that the first port of the housing receives a proximal end portion of the catheter. The actuator is partially disposed in the housing to selectively engage a portion of the catheter in the housing. The actuator is configured to be rotated an angular distance relative to the housing to move a distal end portion of the catheter a linear distance from a first position inside the housing, to a second position in which the catheter extends through the second port and distal to the indwelling vascular access device when the second port is coupled thereto. The linear distance is greater than the angular distance.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2020Publication date: February 25, 2021Applicant: Velano Vascular, Inc.Inventors: Pitamber DEVGON, Brian J. Funk, Evan VANDENBRINK
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Publication number: 20200406008Abstract: An apparatus includes a catheter, a housing configured to house at least a portion of the catheter, and an actuator movably coupled to the housing. The housing has a first port configured to receive a proximal end portion of the catheter and a second port configured to couple the housing to an indwelling vascular access device. A portion of the actuator is disposed within the housing and is configured to be movably coupled to a portion of the catheter. The actuator is configured to be moved a first distance to move a distal end portion of the catheter a second distance greater than the first distance from a first position to a second position. The distal end portion of the catheter is disposed within the housing when in the first position and is distal to the indwelling vascular access device when in the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2020Publication date: December 31, 2020Applicant: Velano Vascular, Inc.Inventors: Brian J. FUNK, Kevin J. EHRENREICH
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Patent number: 10773056Abstract: An apparatus includes a catheter, a housing configured to house at least a portion of the catheter, and an actuator movably coupled to the housing. The housing has a first port configured to receive a proximal end portion of the catheter and a second port configured to couple the housing to an indwelling vascular access device. A portion of the actuator is disposed within the housing and is configured to be movably coupled to a portion of the catheter. The actuator is configured to be moved a first distance to move a distal end portion of the catheter a second distance greater than the first distance from a first position to a second position. The distal end portion of the catheter is disposed within the housing when in the first position and is distal to the indwelling vascular access device when in the second position.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2018Date of Patent: September 15, 2020Assignee: VELANO VASCULAR, INC.Inventors: Brian J. Funk, Kevin J. Ehrenreich
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Publication number: 20200246590Abstract: An apparatus includes a catheter, an introducer, and an actuator. A distal end portion of the introducer is configured to couple to an indwelling peripheral intravenous line. The actuator is movably coupled to the introducer and is configured to move the catheter between a first position, in which the catheter is disposed within the introducer, and a second position, in which a distal end portion of the catheter is distal to the introducer. A first portion of the actuator is disposed outside of the introducer and in contact with an outer surface of the introducer such that (1) a longitudinal axis defined by a second portion of the actuator is nonparallel to a longitudinal axis defined by the introducer and (2) the second portion of the actuator exerts a force on a proximal end portion of the catheter operable to increase an internal stress within a portion of the catheter.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2020Publication date: August 6, 2020Applicant: Velano Vascular, Inc.Inventors: Pitamber DEVGON, Richard T. BRIGANTI, Brian J. FUNK, Kevin J. EHRENREICH
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Publication number: 20200230358Abstract: An apparatus includes a catheter, an introducer, and an actuator. A distal end portion of the introducer is configured to couple to an indwelling peripheral intravenous line. The actuator is movably coupled to the introducer and is configured to move the catheter between a first position, in which the catheter is disposed within the introducer, and a second position, in which a distal end portion of the catheter is distal to the introducer. A first portion of the actuator is disposed outside of the introducer and in contact with an outer surface of the introducer such that (1) a longitudinal axis defined by a second portion of the actuator is nonparallel to a longitudinal axis defined by the introducer and (2) the second portion of the actuator exerts a force on a proximal end portion of the catheter operable to increase an internal stress within a portion of the catheter.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2020Publication date: July 23, 2020Applicant: Velano Vascular, Inc.Inventors: Pitamber DEVGON, Richard T. BRIGANTI, Brian J. FUNK, Kevin J. EHRENREICH