Patents by Inventor Christopher W. Menard

Christopher W. Menard 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).

  • Collapsible fluid reservoir
    Patent number: 8425486
    Abstract: Described is a collapsible fluid reservoir that may be expanded during use and collapsible to lie substantially flat when not in use. According to one embodiment, a collapsible fluid reservoir can include a substantially non-rigid container having a substantially open proximal end and a substantially sealed distal end opposite the proximal end defining a cavity therein, wherein the distal end includes at least one fluid outlet port extending therethrough. The collapsible fluid reservoir can also include a substantially rigid cap affixed to the proximal end of the non-rigid container and including at least one fluid inlet port extending therethrough and in fluid communication with the cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Smisson-Cartledge Biomedical LLC
    Inventors: Hugh F. Smisson, David C. Field, Christopher W. Menard, Brandi L. Bohleber, Hiywot Yilma
  • Collapsible Fluid Reservoir
    Publication number: 20100130957
    Abstract: Described is a collapsible fluid reservoir that may be expanded during use and collapsible to lie substantially flat when not in use. According to one embodiment, a collapsible fluid reservoir can include a substantially non-rigid container having a substantially open proximal end and a substantially sealed distal end opposite the proximal end defining a cavity therein, wherein the distal end includes at least one fluid outlet port extending therethrough. The collapsible fluid reservoir can also include a substantially rigid cap affixed to the proximal end of the non-rigid container and including at least one fluid inlet port extending therethrough and in fluid communication with the cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2009
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Applicant: Smisson-Cartledge Biomedical LLC
    Inventors: Hugh F. Smisson, III, David C. Field, Christopher W. Menard, Brandi L. Bohleber, Hiywot Yilma