Patents by Inventor Courtney Spens

Courtney Spens 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).

  • Patent number: 10856951
    Abstract: A device retention assembly includes a delivery system and a device retention mechanism retaining the delivery system. The device retention mechanism includes a tray, a base coupled to the tray, and retaining flanges pivotally coupled to the base. The delivery system is enclosed within an opening defined by the base and retaining flanges. A key locks the device retention mechanism in the closed position retaining the delivery system. The key must be removed to unlock the device retention mechanism to release the delivery system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Barnell, Courtney Spens
  • Patent number: 10603464
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to packaging assemblies including a tray having at least one compartment adapted to receive a medical device component or product. The packaging assemblies a barrier film covering the compartment and a lid pivotally attached to the tray; wherein the tray and the lid each include cooperative latching features. The lid defines a recess in which one or more product items can be stored and the packaging assembly further includes a label removably secured over the recess and the sheet of product documentation. Methods of assembling, sterilizing and opening such packaging assemblies are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
    Inventors: Courtney Spens, Jeffrey Barnell, James R. Keogh
  • Publication number: 20190175868
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to packaging assemblies including a tray having at least one compartment adapted to receive a medical device component or product. The packaging assemblies a barrier film covering the compartment and a lid pivotally attached to the tray; wherein the tray and the lid each include cooperative latching features. The lid defines a recess in which one or more product items can be stored and the packaging assembly further includes a label removably secured over the recess and the sheet of product documentation. Methods of assembling, sterilizing and opening such packaging assemblies are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2017
    Publication date: June 13, 2019
    Inventors: Courtney Spens, Jeffrey Barnell, James R. Keogh
  • Publication number: 20190021807
    Abstract: A device retention assembly includes a delivery system and a device retention mechanism retaining the delivery system. The device retention mechanism includes a tray, a base coupled to the tray, and retaining flanges pivotally coupled to the base. The delivery system is enclosed within an opening defined by the base and retaining flanges. A key locks the device retention mechanism in the closed position retaining the delivery system. The key must be removed to unlock the device retention mechanism to release the delivery system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2018
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Inventors: Jeffrey Barnell, Courtney Spens
  • Publication number: 20180318028
    Abstract: A carton for a medical device includes a cover and an inner sidewall coupled to the cover. The inner sidewall includes a locking tab receiving slot. The carton further includes a first outer sidewall assembly comprising a self-locking tab configured to be inserted into the locking tab receiving slot, the self-locking tab having a first width greater than a second width of the locking tab receiving slot. The self-locking tab utilizes the geometry of the carton to create the seal. The self-locking tab is cut in a specific shape such that when it is inserted into the locking tab receiving slot, the self-locking tab locks the carton closed. Further, a perforated cut around the locking tab receiving slot allows a locking tab release flap of the carton to be lifted, freeing the self-locking tab so the carton may be opened.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2017
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Inventors: Courtney Spens, Jeffrey Barnell
  • Patent number: 10117720
    Abstract: A device retention assembly includes a delivery system and a device retention mechanism retaining the delivery system. The device retention mechanism includes a tray, a base coupled to the tray, and retaining flanges pivotally coupled to the base. The delivery system is enclosed within an opening defined by the base and retaining flanges. A key locks the device retention mechanism in the closed position retaining the delivery system. The key must be removed to unlock the device retention mechanism to release the delivery system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: MEDTRONIC VASCULAR, INC.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Barnell, Courtney Spens
  • Publication number: 20180008799
    Abstract: A device retention assembly includes a delivery system and a device retention mechanism retaining the delivery system. The device retention mechanism includes a tray, a base coupled to the tray, and retaining flanges pivotally coupled to the base. The delivery system is enclosed within an opening defined by the base and retaining flanges. A key locks the device retention mechanism in the closed position retaining the delivery system. The key must be removed to unlock the device retention mechanism to release the delivery system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2016
    Publication date: January 11, 2018
    Inventors: Jeffrey Barnell, Courtney Spens
  • Publication number: 20160066453
    Abstract: An electronic device case includes a panel including a front surface, a back surface, and a recess. The case further includes a kickstand with a first end hingedly connected to the panel such that the kickstand in a closed configuration is at least partially disposed in the recess of the panel and an open configuration a second end of the kickstand is spaced from the panel. A storage area is disposed in the recess. The storage area is configured to hold a charge or data cable for the electronic device and is configured such that the charge or data cable may be disposed therein with kickstand in the closed configuration and the open configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2014
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Inventors: Luis Quehl, Philip de los Reyes, Courtney Spens, Kevin Crandall