Patents by Inventor Bruce Brunetti
Bruce Brunetti 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: 11828388Abstract: A needle-free connector for accessing a patient's intravenous line includes a hollow body having a first end with a first opening, a second end with a second opening, and an inner wall defining a chamber. A hollow piston disposed in the chamber is axially collapsible to allow fluid to flow between the inner wall of the hollow body and the outer surface of the hollow piston. An inner surface of the hollow piston includes a fluted section having a radial array of axial slots. The fluted section has a first radial thickness configured to buckle in response to axial force applied to the hollow piston. The hollow piston further includes a retrograde-reducing stiffener. The retrograde-reducing stiffener has a second radial thickness that is greater than the first radial thickness.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2022Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: B. Braun Medical Inc.Inventors: Bruce Brunetti, James Nixon, Gail Bogert
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Publication number: 20230301874Abstract: A device and method for fluidly connecting a drug container with a solution container in a closed state, and for combining contents of the drug container and the solution container in an activated state. The device has a connector body with a first coupling and first fluid passage that connect with the drug container. The connector body also has a second coupling and second fluid passage that connect with the solution container. A control valve has a movable valve body that defines a third fluid passage. The valve body is positionable relative to the connector body in a first position that blocks fluid communication between the first fluid passage and second fluid passage. The valve body is also positionable in a second position that permits fluid communication between the first fluid passage and second fluid passage.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2023Publication date: September 28, 2023Inventors: Nick Panick, Bruce Brunetti, Michael Janders, Alan Wentzell
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Publication number: 20230288005Abstract: A needle-free connector for accessing a patient’s intravenous line includes a hollow body having a first end with a first opening, a second end with a second opening, and an inner wall defining a chamber. A hollow piston disposed in the chamber is axially collapsible to allow fluid to flow between the inner wall of the hollow body and the outer surface of the hollow piston. An inner surface of the hollow piston includes a fluted section having a radial array of axial slots. The fluted section has a first radial thickness configured to buckle in response to axial force applied to the hollow piston. The hollow piston further includes a retrograde-reducing stiffener. The retrograde-reducing stiffener has a second radial thickness that is greater than the first radial thickness.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2022Publication date: September 14, 2023Applicant: B. Braun Medical Inc.Inventors: BRUCE BRUNETTI, JAMES NIXON, GAIL BOGERT
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Patent number: 11660252Abstract: A connector is configured to connect a drug container with a solution container and permit contents of the drug container to be combined with the solution container. The connector has a connector body with a first coupling for fluid connection with the drug container. The first coupling defines a first fluid passage. The connector body also has a second coupling for fluid connection with the solution container. The second coupling defines a second fluid passage. A control valve has a movable valve body that defines a third fluid passage. The valve body is positionable relative to the connector body in a first position, in which the first fluid passage is sealed from the second fluid passage. The valve body is also positionable in a second position, in which the first fluid passage is connected in fluid communication with the second fluid passage by the third fluid passage.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2022Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: B. Braun Medical Inc.Inventors: Nick Panick, Bruce Brunetti, Michael Janders, Alan Wentzell
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Publication number: 20220211580Abstract: A connector is configured to connect a drug container with a solution container and permit contents of the drug container to be combined with the solution container. The connector has a connector body with a first coupling for fluid connection with the drug container. The first coupling defines a first fluid passage. The connector body also has a second coupling for fluid connection with the solution container. The second coupling defines a second fluid passage. A control valve has a movable valve body that defines a third fluid passage. The valve body is positionable relative to the connector body in a first position, in which the first fluid passage is sealed from the second fluid passage. The valve body is also positionable in a second position, in which the first fluid passage is connected in fluid communication with the second fluid passage by the third fluid passage.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2022Publication date: July 7, 2022Applicant: B. Braun Medical Inc.Inventors: Nick Panick, Bruce Brunetti, Michael Janders, Alan Wentzell
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Patent number: 11311458Abstract: A connector is configured to connect a drug container with a solution container and permit contents of the drug container to be combined with the solution container. The connector has a connector body with a first coupling for fluid connection with the drug container. The first coupling defines a first fluid passage. The connector body also has a second coupling for fluid connection with the solution container. The second coupling defines a second fluid passage. A control valve has a movable valve body that defines a third fluid passage. The valve body is positionable relative to the connector body in a first position, in which the first fluid passage is sealed from the second fluid passage. The valve body is also positionable in a second position, in which the first fluid passage is connected in fluid communication with the second fluid passage by the third fluid passage.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2019Date of Patent: April 26, 2022Assignee: B Braun Medical Inc.Inventors: Nick Panick, Bruce Brunetti, Michael Janders, Alan Wentzell
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Patent number: 11224720Abstract: Infusion systems and related methods involving a catheter hub and an extension or IV administration set having a male Luer connector for fluid communication with the catheter hub. A support adaptor is provided with the extension or IV administration set and has a body with a length between first and second ends, and a body wall having a continuous wall surface in a radial direction relative to the length and which defines an exterior of the body. An internal wall of the support adaptor defines a bore with the body wall, wherein the bore has first and second openings. A tubing length is located in the bore and extends out of the second opening. The bore includes first and second bore sections. Optionally, the second bore section is angled relative to the first bore section. A support surface is located beneath the bore, elevation wise.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2016Date of Patent: January 18, 2022Assignees: B. Braun Melsungen AG, B. Braun Medical Inc.Inventors: Bruce Brunetti, Scott Moyer, Frank Starner, Tom Sutton, Steve Weber, Cheryl Wozniak, Matthew Bellenoit, Kevin Woehr, Helmut Freigang
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Publication number: 20210069063Abstract: A connector is configured to connect a drug container with a solution container and permit contents of the drug container to be combined with the solution container. The connector has a connector body with a first coupling for fluid connection with the drug container. The first coupling defines a first fluid passage. The connector body also has a second coupling for fluid connection with the solution container. The second coupling defines a second fluid passage. A control valve has a movable valve body that defines a third fluid passage. The valve body is positionable relative to the connector body in a first position, in which the first fluid passage is sealed from the second fluid passage. The valve body is also positionable in a second position, in which the first fluid passage is connected in fluid communication with the second fluid passage by the third fluid passage.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2019Publication date: March 11, 2021Inventors: Nick Panick, Bruce Brunetti, Michael Janders, Alan Wentzell
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Publication number: 20180339132Abstract: Infusion systems and related methods involving a catheter hub and an extension or IV administration set having a male Luer connector for fluid communication with the catheter hub. A support adaptor is provided with the extension or IV administration set and has a body with a length between first and second ends, and a body wall having a continuous wall surface in a radial direction relative to the length and which defines an exterior of the body. An internal wall of the support adaptor defines a bore with the body wall, wherein the bore has first and second openings. A tubing length is located in the bore and extends out of the second opening. The bore includes first and second bore sections. Optionally, the second bore section is angled relative to the first bore section. A support surface is located beneath the bore, elevation wise.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2016Publication date: November 29, 2018Applicant: B. BRAUN MELSUNGEN AGInventor: Bruce Brunetti
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Patent number: D810287Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2016Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: B. BRAUN MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Matthew Bellenoit, Bruce Brunetti, Scott Moyer, Frank Starner, Tom Sutton, Steve Weber, Cheryl Wozniak