Patents by Inventor David Melancthon Callard

David Melancthon Callard 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).

  • Subcutaneous access device and related methods
    Patent number: 8498694
    Abstract: A subcutaneous access device of the invention comprises: a multi-layered structure capable of use in a medical imaging procedure; a light source for transillumination of a body portion of interest of a patient's body; and an attachment portion for attaching the device to the patient's body in a manner such that the body portion of interest is outwardly exposed on a side of the patient's body opposite the light source. The device facilitates hands-free transillumination of the body portion of interest. Kits for subcutaneous access comprise the subcutaneous access device and a light detector for detecting light emitted from the subcutaneous access device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Assignee: entrotech, inc.
    Inventors: James E. McGuire, Jr., David Melancthon Callard
  • Subcutaneous access device and related methods
    Publication number: 20110009751
    Abstract: A subcutaneous access device of the invention comprises: a multi-layered structure capable of use in a medical imaging procedure; a light source for transillumination of a body portion of interest of a patient's body; and an attachment portion for attaching the device to the patient's body in a manner such that the body portion of interest is outwardly exposed on a side of the patient's body opposite the light source. The device facilitates hands-free transillumination of the body portion of interest. Kits for subcutaneous access comprise the subcutaneous access device and a light detector for detecting light emitted from the subcutaneous access device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2009
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Inventors: James E. McGuire, JR., David Melancthon Callard