Patents by Inventor Darryl Kent Bachman

Darryl Kent Bachman 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: 7520869
    Abstract: A self-suturing anchor device includes a base having a securement mechanism. The securement mechanism includes one or more resilient pockets in which are placed a plurality of looped sutures. The securement mechanism and looped sutures facilitate automatic securement of a catheter relative to the self-suturing anchor device. In at least one embodiment, the looped sutures are also threaded through loops in another corresponding looped suture, such that each looped sutures slidably tighten in concert with one another. When at least a portion of the securement mechanism is moved, at least one of the plurality of looped sutures is tensioned and closes against a securement point on the catheter. A catheter can be secured in a self-suturing anchor device in a quick and efficient manner with minimal effort.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2009
    Assignee: Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Fred P. Lampropoulos, Arlin Dale Nelson, Darryl Kent Bachman, Gregory R. McArthur, Thomas D. Stout, Brian Stevens