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).
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Patent number: 11040160Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 15, 2018Date of Patent: June 22, 2021Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Martin Bruggeman, James Michael Ryan, Declan Kiernan, Alan Finneran
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Patent number: 11007336Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 5, 2018Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Kieran Donlon, Declan Kiernan, Kamlesh Sethiya, Emmet Bolger, Alan Finneran, James Curley
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Patent number: 10307557Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 19, 2016Date of Patent: June 4, 2019Assignee: COVIDIEN LPInventors: Martin J. Bruggemann, James M. Ryan, Declan Kiernan, Alan Finneran, Seamus P. Maguire
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Publication number: 20190083729Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2018Publication date: March 21, 2019Inventors: Martin Bruggeman, James Michael Ryan, Declan Kiernan, Alan Finneran
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Publication number: 20190076609Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2018Publication date: March 14, 2019Inventors: Kieran Donlon, Declan Kiernan, Kamlesh Sethiya, Emmet Bolger, Alan Finneran, James Curley
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Patent number: 10130781Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 10, 2015Date of Patent: November 20, 2018Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Martin Bruggeman, James Michael Ryan, Declan Kiernan, Alan Finneran
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Patent number: 9907921Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 11, 2014Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Kieran Donlon, Declan Kiernan, Kamlesh Sethiya, Emmet Bolger, Alan Finneran, James Curley
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Publication number: 20160129211Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2016Publication date: May 12, 2016Inventors: Martin J. Bruggemann, James M. Ryan, Declan Kiernan, Alan Finneran, Seamus P. Maguire
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Patent number: 9265906Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 25, 2013Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: COVIDIEN LPInventors: Martin J. Bruggemann, James M. Ryan, Declan Kiernan, Alan Finneran, Seamus P. Maguire
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Publication number: 20150209534Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2015Publication date: July 30, 2015Inventors: Martin Bruggeman, James Michael Ryan, Declan Kiernan, Alan Finneran
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Publication number: 20150136123Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2014Publication date: May 21, 2015Inventors: Kieran Donlon, Declan Kiernan, Kamlesh Sethiya, Emmet Bolger, Alan Finneran, James Curley
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Patent number: 9010326Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 2, 2012Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Martin Bruggeman, James Ryan, Declan Kiernan, Alan Finneran
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Publication number: 20150034089Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2013Publication date: February 5, 2015Applicant: Covidien LPInventors: Kieran Donlon, Declan Kiernan, Colette Breheny, Phillip Gillen, Alan Finneran
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Publication number: 20140238389Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2013Publication date: August 28, 2014Inventors: Martin J. Bruggemann, James M. Ryan, Declan Kiernan, Alan Finneran, Seamus P. Maguire
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Patent number: 8739796Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 29, 2011Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Declan Kiernan, Kamlesh Sethiya, Mary Dempsey
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Publication number: 20140034048Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2012Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: NELLCOR PURITAN BENNETT LLCInventors: Martin Bruggeman, James Ryan, Declan Kiernan, Alan Finneran
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Patent number: D695390Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2012Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Martin Bruggeman, James Ryan, Declan Kiernan, Alan Finneran
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Patent number: D695889Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2012Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Martin Bruggeman, James Ryan, Declan Kiernan, Alan Finneran
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Patent number: D753817Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2012Date of Patent: April 12, 2016Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Seamus Maguire, Paul Waldron, Jim Stephenson, Steven Grate, Ruben Antunez, Kamlesh Sethiya, Declan Kiernan, Brian Rosekrans
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Patent number: D753818Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2012Date of Patent: April 12, 2016Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Seamus Maguire, Paul Waldron, Jim Stephenson, Steven Grate, Ruben Antunez, Kamlesh Sethiya, Declan Kiernan, Brian Rosekrans