Patents by Inventor Declan Kiernan

Declan Kiernan 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: 11040160
    Abstract: A tracheal tube assembly includes an outer cannula configured to be positioned in a patient airway and an inner cannula configured to be disposed inside the outer cannula. The tracheal tube assembly further includes a flange member secured about the outer cannula, and an outer cannula connector coupled to a proximal end of the outer cannula. The inner cannula includes a compressible proximal end region that is compressed while secured inside the outer cannula connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Martin Bruggeman, James Michael Ryan, Declan Kiernan, Alan Finneran
  • Patent number: 11007336
    Abstract: A tracheal tube assembly includes an outer cannula configured to be positioned in a patient airway and an inner cannula configured to be disposed inside the outer cannula. The tracheal tube assembly further includes a flange member secured about the outer cannula, and an outer cannula connector coupled to a proximal end of the outer cannula. The inner cannula includes a proximal end region with features that facilitate insertion and/or removal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Kieran Donlon, Declan Kiernan, Kamlesh Sethiya, Emmet Bolger, Alan Finneran, James Curley
  • Patent number: 10307557
    Abstract: A tracheal tube assembly includes an outer cannula configured to be positioned in a patient airway and an inner cannula configured to be disposed inside the outer cannula. The tracheal tube assembly further includes a flange member secured about the outer cannula, and an outer cannula connector coupled to a proximal end of the outer cannula. The outer cannula connector includes a compressible portion may be compressed while inserting or removing the inner cannula.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: COVIDIEN LP
    Inventors: Martin J. Bruggemann, James M. Ryan, Declan Kiernan, Alan Finneran, Seamus P. Maguire
  • Publication number: 20190083729
    Abstract: A tracheal tube assembly includes an outer cannula configured to be positioned in a patient airway and an inner cannula configured to be disposed inside the outer cannula. The tracheal tube assembly further includes a flange member secured about the outer cannula, and an outer cannula connector coupled to a proximal end of the outer cannula. The inner cannula includes a compressible proximal end region that is compressed while secured inside the outer cannula connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Martin Bruggeman, James Michael Ryan, Declan Kiernan, Alan Finneran
  • Publication number: 20190076609
    Abstract: A tracheal tube assembly includes an outer cannula configured to be positioned in a patient airway and an inner cannula configured to be disposed inside the outer cannula. The tracheal tube assembly further includes a flange member secured about the outer cannula, and an outer cannula connector coupled to a proximal end of the outer cannula. The inner cannula includes a proximal end region with features that facilitate insertion and/or removal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2018
    Publication date: March 14, 2019
    Inventors: Kieran Donlon, Declan Kiernan, Kamlesh Sethiya, Emmet Bolger, Alan Finneran, James Curley
  • Patent number: 10130781
    Abstract: A tracheal tube assembly includes an outer cannula configured to be positioned in a patient airway and an inner cannula configured to be disposed inside the outer cannula. The tracheal tube assembly further includes a flange member secured about the outer cannula, and an outer cannula connector coupled to a proximal end of the outer cannula. The inner cannula includes a compressible proximal end region that is compressed while secured inside the outer cannula connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Martin Bruggeman, James Michael Ryan, Declan Kiernan, Alan Finneran
  • Patent number: 9907921
    Abstract: A tracheal tube assembly includes an outer cannula configured to be positioned in a patient airway and an inner cannula configured to be disposed inside the outer cannula. The tracheal tube assembly further includes a flange member secured about the outer cannula, and an outer cannula connector coupled to a proximal end of the outer cannula. The inner cannula includes a proximal end region with features that facilitate insertion and/or removal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Kieran Donlon, Declan Kiernan, Kamlesh Sethiya, Emmet Bolger, Alan Finneran, James Curley
  • Publication number: 20160129211
    Abstract: A tracheal tube assembly includes an outer cannula configured to be positioned in a patient airway and an inner cannula configured to be disposed inside the outer cannula. The tracheal tube assembly further includes a flange member secured about the outer cannula, and an outer cannula connector coupled to a proximal end of the outer cannula. The outer cannula connector includes a compressible portion may be compressed while inserting or removing the inner cannula.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2016
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Inventors: Martin J. Bruggemann, James M. Ryan, Declan Kiernan, Alan Finneran, Seamus P. Maguire
  • Patent number: 9265906
    Abstract: A tracheal tube assembly includes an outer cannula configured to be positioned in a patient airway and an inner cannula configured to be disposed inside the outer cannula. The tracheal tube assembly further includes a flange member secured about the outer cannula, and an outer cannula connector coupled to a proximal end of the outer cannula. The outer cannula connector includes a compressible portion may be compressed while inserting or removing the inner cannula.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: COVIDIEN LP
    Inventors: Martin J. Bruggemann, James M. Ryan, Declan Kiernan, Alan Finneran, Seamus P. Maguire
  • Publication number: 20150209534
    Abstract: A tracheal tube assembly includes an outer cannula configured to be positioned in a patient airway and an inner cannula configured to be disposed inside the outer cannula. The tracheal tube assembly further includes a flange member secured about the outer cannula, and an outer cannula connector coupled to a proximal end of the outer cannula. The inner cannula includes a compressible proximal end region that is compressed while secured inside the outer cannula connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2015
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Inventors: Martin Bruggeman, James Michael Ryan, Declan Kiernan, Alan Finneran
  • Publication number: 20150136123
    Abstract: A tracheal tube assembly includes an outer cannula configured to be positioned in a patient airway and an inner cannula configured to be disposed inside the outer cannula. The tracheal tube assembly further includes a flange member secured about the outer cannula, and an outer cannula connector coupled to a proximal end of the outer cannula. The inner cannula includes a proximal end region with features that facilitate insertion and/or removal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2014
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventors: Kieran Donlon, Declan Kiernan, Kamlesh Sethiya, Emmet Bolger, Alan Finneran, James Curley
  • Patent number: 9010326
    Abstract: A tracheal tube assembly includes an outer cannula configured to be positioned in a patient airway and an inner cannula configured to be disposed inside the outer cannula. The tracheal tube assembly further includes a flange member secured about the outer cannula, and an outer cannula connector coupled to a proximal end of the outer cannula. The inner cannula includes a compressible proximal end region that is compressed while secured inside the outer cannula connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Martin Bruggeman, James Ryan, Declan Kiernan, Alan Finneran
  • Publication number: 20150034089
    Abstract: A tracheal tube system includes a conduit and an inflatable cuff disposed on the conduit that seals a patient's airway. The tracheal tube system also includes an inflation line disposed along a portion of a length of the conduit and terminating in an opening within the inflatable cuff. The tracheal tube system further includes a speaking valve disposed at a proximal end of the conduit and in fluid communication with the inflatable cuff. The speaking valve is fluidly coupled to the inflatable cuff via a one-way valve such that fluid from the cuff flows into the speaking valve when the one-way valve is open.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2013
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Applicant: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Kieran Donlon, Declan Kiernan, Colette Breheny, Phillip Gillen, Alan Finneran
  • Publication number: 20140238389
    Abstract: A tracheal tube assembly includes an outer cannula configured to be positioned in a patient airway and an inner cannula configured to be disposed inside the outer cannula. The tracheal tube assembly further includes a flange member secured about the outer cannula, and an outer cannula connector coupled to a proximal end of the outer cannula. The outer cannula connector includes a compressible portion may be compressed while inserting or removing the inner cannula.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2013
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Inventors: Martin J. Bruggemann, James M. Ryan, Declan Kiernan, Alan Finneran, Seamus P. Maguire
  • Patent number: 8739796
    Abstract: Various embodiments of flange members and tracheostomy tube assemblies including such flange members are provided. An embodiment of a flange member includes a base portion adapted to receive a proximal end of a cannula, a first flange disposed on a first side of the base portion, and a second flange member disposed on a second side of the base portion opposite the first side. The first flange and the second flange are adapted to rest against a patient's neck to maintain the flange member outside of a patient's airway. The flange member also includes a biocompatible pad reversibly integrated with at least one of the base portion, the first flange, and the second flange.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Declan Kiernan, Kamlesh Sethiya, Mary Dempsey
  • Publication number: 20140034048
    Abstract: A tracheal tube assembly includes an outer cannula configured to be positioned in a patient airway and an inner cannula configured to be disposed inside the outer cannula. The tracheal tube assembly further includes a flange member secured about the outer cannula, and an outer cannula connector coupled to a proximal end of the outer cannula. The inner cannula includes a compressible proximal end region that is compressed while secured inside the outer cannula connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2012
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: NELLCOR PURITAN BENNETT LLC
    Inventors: Martin Bruggeman, James Ryan, Declan Kiernan, Alan Finneran
  • Patent number: D695390
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Martin Bruggeman, James Ryan, Declan Kiernan, Alan Finneran
  • Patent number: D695889
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Martin Bruggeman, James Ryan, Declan Kiernan, Alan Finneran
  • Patent number: D753817
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Seamus Maguire, Paul Waldron, Jim Stephenson, Steven Grate, Ruben Antunez, Kamlesh Sethiya, Declan Kiernan, Brian Rosekrans
  • Patent number: D753818
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Seamus Maguire, Paul Waldron, Jim Stephenson, Steven Grate, Ruben Antunez, Kamlesh Sethiya, Declan Kiernan, Brian Rosekrans