Patents by Inventor Bryan F. Bihlmaier
Bryan F. Bihlmaier 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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Publication number: 20230158276Abstract: In some embodiments, a catheter system may include a catheter adapter having a distal end, a proximal end, and a lumen extending there between. In some embodiments, the catheter system may also include a catheter extending distally from the distal end of the catheter adapter, an extension tube, and a connector coupled to a proximal end of the extension tube. In some embodiments, a distal end of the extension tube may be coupled to the proximal end of the catheter adapter. In some embodiments, the connector, the extension tube, the lumen, and the catheter may form a straight pathway for delivery of an instrument to the catheter system. In some embodiments, an extension set for a catheter assembly may include the extension tube, the connector coupled to the proximal end of the extension tube, and another connector coupled to the distal end of the extension tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2023Publication date: May 25, 2023Inventors: Jonathan Karl Burkholz, Bryan F. Bihlmaier, Joseph Spataro
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Patent number: 11612723Abstract: A catheter assembly may include a catheter adapter, which may include a body and a nose extending distally from the body. The nose may be generally cylindrical. A strain relief rib may be disposed on the nose. The strain relief rib may be constructed of a flexible material. The catheter assembly may also include a needle secured within the catheter adapter and extending distally beyond the nose. The catheter assembly may further include a needle cover, which may be removably coupled to the nose of the catheter adapter. An inner surface of the needle cover may be smooth and may contact the strain relief rib.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2019Date of Patent: March 28, 2023Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Ralph L. Sonderegger, Corey Christensen, Bryan F. Bihlmaier
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Patent number: 11571550Abstract: In some embodiments, a catheter system may include a catheter adapter having a distal end, a proximal end, and a lumen extending there between. In some embodiments, the catheter system may also include a catheter extending distally from the distal end of the catheter adapter, an extension tube, and a connector coupled to a proximal end of the extension tube. In some embodiments, a distal end of the extension tube may be coupled to the proximal end of the catheter adapter. In some embodiments, the connector, the extension tube, the lumen, and the catheter may form a straight pathway for delivery of an instrument to the catheter system. In some embodiments, an extension set for a catheter assembly may include the extension tube, the connector coupled to the proximal end of the extension tube, and another connector coupled to the distal end of the extension tube.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2019Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Jonathan Karl Burkholz, Bryan F. Bihlmaier, Joseph Spataro
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Publication number: 20200164180Abstract: A catheter assembly may include a catheter adapter, which may include a body and a nose extending distally from the body. The nose may be generally cylindrical. A strain relief rib may be disposed on the nose. The strain relief rib may be constructed of a flexible material. The catheter assembly may also include a needle secured within the catheter adapter and extending distally beyond the nose. The catheter assembly may further include a needle cover, which may be removably coupled to the nose of the catheter adapter. An inner surface of the needle cover may be smooth and may contact the strain relief rib.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2019Publication date: May 28, 2020Inventors: Ralph L. Sonderegger, Corey Christensen, Bryan F. Bihlmaier
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Patent number: 10583280Abstract: A retention feature configured to provide interference between a threaded connection of a Luer access device and a separate device, wherein the Luer access device further comprises a septum that provides a soft interfaced between the two threadedly connected devices. The retention features of the instant invention are designed to provide the user with a tactile sensation of a tightening threaded connection, despite a soft interface between the interconnected devices. The retention features of the instant invention further prevent “spring back” and unintentional disengagement of the interconnected devices.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2018Date of Patent: March 10, 2020Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Kelly Christensen, Venugopal Ghatikar, Bryan F. Bihlmaier, Weston F. Harding
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Publication number: 20190321599Abstract: In some embodiments, a catheter system may include a catheter adapter having a distal end, a proximal end, and a lumen extending there between. In some embodiments, the catheter system may also include a catheter extending distally from the distal end of the catheter adapter, an extension tube, and a connector coupled to a proximal end of the extension tube. In some embodiments, a distal end of the extension tube may be coupled to the proximal end of the catheter adapter. In some embodiments, the connector, the extension tube, the lumen, and the catheter may form a straight pathway for delivery of an instrument to the catheter system. In some embodiments, an extension set for a catheter assembly may include the extension tube, the connector coupled to the proximal end of the extension tube, and another connector coupled to the distal end of the extension tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2019Publication date: October 24, 2019Inventors: Jonathan Karl Burkholz, Bryan F. Bihlmaier, Joseph Spataro
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Publication number: 20180264249Abstract: A retention feature configured to provide interference between a threaded connection of a Luer access device and a separate device, wherein the Luer access device further comprises a septum that provides a soft interfaced between the two threadedly connected devices. The retention features of the instant invention are designed to provide the user with a tactile sensation of a tightening threaded connection, despite a soft interface between the interconnected devices. The retention features of the instant invention further prevent “spring back” and unintentional disengagement of the interconnected devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: Kelly Christensen, Venugopal Ghatikar, Bryan F. Bihlmaier, Weston F. Harding
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Patent number: 9993634Abstract: A retention feature configured to provide interference between a threaded connection of a Luer access device and a separate device, wherein the Luer access device further comprises a septum that provides a soft interfaced between the two threadedly connected devices. The retention features of the instant invention are designed to provide the user with a tactile sensation of a tightening threaded connection, despite a soft interface between the interconnected devices. The retention features of the instant invention further prevent “spring back” and unintentional disengagement of the interconnected devices.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2013Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Kelly Christensen, Venugopal Ghatikar, Bryan F. Bihlmaier, Weston F. Harding
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Publication number: 20150119863Abstract: A retention feature configured to provide interference between a threaded connection of a Luer access device and a separate device, wherein the Luer access device further comprises a septum that provides a soft interfaced between the two threadedly connected devices. The retention features of the instant invention are designed to provide the user with a tactile sensation of a tightening threaded connection, despite a soft interface between the interconnected devices. The retention features of the instant invention further prevent “spring back” and unintentional disengagement of the interconnected devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2013Publication date: April 30, 2015Applicant: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Kelly Christensen, Venugopal Ghatikar, Bryan F. Bihlmaier, Weston F. Harding
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Publication number: 20080179828Abstract: Various embodiments and methods relating to a guide for pressing a medium towards a surface of a drum are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2007Publication date: July 31, 2008Inventors: Robert M. Yraceburu, Bryan F. Bihlmaier, Stephen J. McNally, Jason S. Belbey