Patents by Inventor Deirdre McKeown

Deirdre McKeown 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).

  • Publication number: 20230103651
    Abstract: A wound dressing for use in a vacuum wound therapy treatment includes a backing layer for positioning over a wound to define a reservoir in which a reduced pressure may be maintained over the wound. A portal member affixed to the backing layer provides a connection to a reduced pressure source through an opening in an ambient surface. A primary port extends between the opening and a primary aperture in a reservoir surface to providing fluid communication between the reservoir and the reduced pressure source. At least one supplemental port establishes fluid communication between the primary port and a supplemental aperture in the reservoir surface that is distinct and substantially spaced from the primary aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2022
    Publication date: April 6, 2023
    Inventors: Julia-Rose Anderson, Richard M. Braga, Deirdre McKeown, Adam M. Ruggles, Chirag B. Shah, David R. Swisher, Mark A. Vess, Ronald F. Vitaris
  • Publication number: 20180369462
    Abstract: A wound dressing for use in a vacuum wound therapy treatment includes a backing layer for positioning over a wound to define a reservoir in which a reduced pressure may be maintained over the wound. A portal member affixed to the backing layer provides a connection to a reduced pressure source through an opening in an ambient surface. A primary port extends between the opening and a primary aperture in a reservoir surface to providing fluid communication between the reservoir and the reduced pressure source. At least one supplemental port establishes fluid communication between the primary port and a supplemental aperture in the reservoir surface that is distinct and substantially spaced from the primary aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2018
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventors: Julia-Rose Anderson, Richard M. Braga, Deirdre McKeown, Adam M. Ruggles, Chirag B. Shah, David R. Swisher, Mark A. Vess, Ronald F. Vitaris
  • Patent number: 10105099
    Abstract: A patient interface for communicating fluids to and/or from a patient's nasal cavity and/or oral cavity is disclosed. In addition, a patient interface for fluid and physiological function monitoring proximate to the patient's nasal cavity and/or oral cavity is disclosed. An apnea monitor and a method for monitoring apnea are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.
    Inventors: Michael B. Jaffe, Ivan Bustamante, Kimberly A. Golden, Randall J. Terry, Patrick Tuxbury, John A. Triunfo, Jr., Anthony T. Pierry, Gregory Kenny, Anthony Pannozzo, John DePiano, Julia Rose Anderson, Eric Hyman, Deirdre McKeown
  • Patent number: 10016545
    Abstract: A composite wound dressing and delivery apparatus includes a substantially transparent dressing layer having a lower surface that is coated with a pressure sensitive for applying the dressing layer over a wound to define a reservoir in which a negative pressure may be maintained. A substantially transparent backing layer adhered to the lower surface of the dressing layer in a releasable manner, and a vacuum port is centrally located on the dressing layer. The vacuum port is adapted to provide fluid communication between a vacuum source and the reservoir through the dressing layer. A targeting grid associated with either the dressing layer or the backing layer includes regularly spaced reference marks along at least two axes extending from the vacuum port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald F. Vitaris, Julia-Rose Anderson, Deirdre McKeown, Adam M. Ruggles
  • Publication number: 20150335799
    Abstract: A composite wound dressing and delivery apparatus includes a substantially transparent dressing layer having a lower surface that is coated with a pressure sensitive for applying the dressing layer over a wound to define a reservoir in which a negative pressure may be maintained. A substantially transparent backing layer adhered to the lower surface of the dressing layer in a releasable manner, and a vacuum port is centrally located on the dressing layer. The vacuum port is adapted to provide fluid communication between a vacuum source and the reservoir through the dressing layer. A targeting grid associated with either the dressing layer or the backing layer includes regularly spaced reference marks along at least two axes extending from the vacuum port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2015
    Publication date: November 26, 2015
    Inventors: Ronald F. Vitaris, Julia-Rose Anderson, Deirdre McKeown, Adam M. Ruggles
  • Patent number: 9017302
    Abstract: A composite wound dressing and delivery apparatus includes a substantially transparent dressing layer having a lower surface that is coated with a pressure sensitive for applying the dressing layer over a wound to define a reservoir in which a negative pressure may be maintained. A substantially transparent backing layer adhered to the lower surface of the dressing layer in a releasable manner, and a vacuum port is centrally located on the dressing layer. The vacuum port is adapted to provide fluid communication between a vacuum source and the reservoir through the dressing layer. A targeting grid associated with either the dressing layer or the backing layer includes regularly spaced reference marks along at least two axes extending from the vacuum port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald F. Vitaris, Rose Anderson, Deirdre McKeown, Adam M. Ruggles
  • Publication number: 20140094669
    Abstract: A patient interface for communicating fluids to and/or from a patient's nasal cavity and/or oral cavity is disclosed. In addition, a patient interface for fluid and physiological function monitoring proximate to the patient's nasal cavity and/or oral cavity is disclosed. An apnea monitor and a method for monitoring apnea are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2013
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: RIC Investments, LLC
    Inventors: MICHAEL B. JAFFE, IVAN BUSTAMANTE, KIMBERLY A. GOLDEN, RANDALL J. TERRY, PATRICK TUXBURY, JOHN A. TRIUNFO, JR., ANTHONY T. PIERRY, GREGORY KENNY, ANTHONY PANNOZZO, JOHN DEPIANO, JULIA ROSE ANDERSON, ERIC HYMAN, DEIRDRE MCKEOWN
  • Patent number: 8616203
    Abstract: A patient interface for communicating fluids to and/or from a patient's nasal cavity and/or oral cavity is disclosed. In addition, a patient interface for fluid and physiological function monitoring proximate to the patient's nasal cavity and/or oral cavity is disclosed. An apnea monitor and a method for monitoring apnea are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Ric Investments, LLC
    Inventors: Michael B. Jaffe, Ivan Bustamante, Kimberly A. Golden, Randall J. Terry, Patrick Tuxbury, John A. Triunfo, Jr., Anthony T. Pierry, Gregory Kenny, Anthony Pannozzo, John Depiano, Julia Rose Anderson, Eric Hyman, Deirdre McKeown
  • Publication number: 20120209096
    Abstract: A patient interface for communicating fluids to and/or from a patient's nasal cavity and/or oral cavity is disclosed. In addition, a patient interface for fluid and physiological function monitoring proximate to the patient's nasal cavity and/or oral cavity is disclosed. An apnea monitor and a method for monitoring apnea are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2012
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Applicant: RIC INVESTMENTS, LLC
    Inventors: MICHAEL B. JAFFE, IVAN BUSTAMANTE, KIMBERLY A. GOLDEN, RANDALL J. TERRY, PATRICK TUXBURY, JOHN A. TRIUNFO, JR., ANTHONY T. PIERRY, GREGORY KENNY, ANTHONY PANNOZZO, JOHN DEPIANO, JULIA ROSE ANDERSON, ERIC HYMAN, DEIRDRE MCKEOWN
  • Patent number: 8161971
    Abstract: A patient interface for communicating fluids to and/or from a patient's nasal cavity and/or oral cavity is disclosed. In addition, a patient interface for fluid and physiological function monitoring proximate to the patient's nasal cavity and/or oral cavity is disclosed. An apnea monitor and a method for monitoring apnea are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: Ric Investments, LLC
    Inventors: Michael B. Jaffe, Ivan Bustamante, Kimberly A. Golden, Randall J. Terry, Patrick Tuxbury, John A. Triunfo, Jr., Anthony T. Pierry, Gregory Kenny, Anthony Pannozzo, John DePiano, Julia Rose Anderson, Eric Hyman, Deirdre McKeown
  • Publication number: 20110313339
    Abstract: A composite wound dressing and delivery apparatus includes a substantially transparent dressing layer having a lower surface that is coated with a pressure sensitive for applying the dressing layer over a wound to define a reservoir in which a negative pressure may be maintained. A substantially transparent backing layer adhered to the lower surface of the dressing layer in a releasable manner, and a vacuum port is centrally located on the dressing layer. The vacuum port is adapted to provide fluid communication between a vacuum source and the reservoir through the dressing layer. A targeting grid associated with either the dressing layer or the backing layer includes regularly spaced reference marks along at least two axes extending from the vacuum port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2011
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Applicant: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP
    Inventors: Ronald F. Vitaris, Rose Anderson, Deirdre McKeown, Adam M. Ruggles
  • Patent number: 8021347
    Abstract: A composite wound dressing and delivery apparatus includes a substantially transparent dressing layer having a lower surface that is coated with a pressure sensitive for applying the dressing layer over a wound to define a reservoir in which a negative pressure may be maintained. A substantially transparent backing layer adhered to the lower surface of the dressing layer in a releasable manner, and a vacuum port is centrally located on the dressing layer. The vacuum port is adapted to provide fluid communication between a vacuum source and the reservoir through the dressing layer. A targeting grid associated with either the dressing layer or the backing layer includes regularly spaced reference marks along at least two axes extending from the vacuum port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LP
    Inventors: Ronald F. Vitaris, Rose Anderson, Deirdre McKeown, Adam M. Ruggles
  • Publication number: 20100308125
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compressible spray dispensing container which includes a quantity of a liquid treatment composition contained therein, and a dispensing means which dispensing means includes a fluidic oscillator which provides for oscillation of the liquid exiting the dispensing means, and particularly via a nozzle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2008
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Applicant: Reckitt Benckiser Inc.
    Inventors: John Depiano, Deirdre McKeown
  • Publication number: 20100016815
    Abstract: A composite wound dressing and delivery apparatus includes a substantially transparent dressing layer having a lower surface that is coated with a pressure sensitive for applying the dressing layer over a wound to define a reservoir in which a negative pressure may be maintained. A substantially transparent backing layer adhered to the lower surface of the dressing layer in a releasable manner, and a vacuum port is centrally located on the dressing layer. The vacuum port is adapted to provide fluid communication between a vacuum source and the reservoir through the dressing layer. A targeting grid associated with either the dressing layer or the backing layer includes regularly spaced reference marks along at least two axes extending from the vacuum port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2008
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Applicant: Tyco Healthcare Group LP
    Inventors: Ronald F. Vitaris, Rose Anderson, Deirdre McKeown, Adam M. Ruggles
  • Publication number: 20090302073
    Abstract: An improved nozzle assembly with an anti-retraction feature which is useful in conjunction with a container, such as a bottle, for the dispensing of a liquid, and particularly for the targeted delivery of a thickened liquid. The nozzle assembly is advantageously provided as an element of a combination package and delivery article useful for both storing and dispensing a liquid treatment composition which package and delivery article comprises the improved nozzle assembly. The improved nozzle assembly, especially when part of a combination package and delivery article is especially useful for the targeted delivery of a drain treatment composition used to treat slow running but especially clogged drains.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2009
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Applicant: Reckitt Benckiser Inc.
    Inventor: Deirdre McKEOWN
  • Publication number: 20080190436
    Abstract: A patient interface for communicating fluids to and/or from a patient's nasal cavity and/or oral cavity is disclosed. In addition, a patient interface for fluid and physiological function monitoring proximate to the patient's nasal cavity and/or oral cavity is disclosed. An apnea monitor and a method for monitoring apnea are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2007
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Inventors: Michael B. Jaffe, Ivan Bustamante, Kimberly A. Golden, Randall J. Terry, Patrick Tuxbury, John A. Triunfo, Anthony T. Pierry, Gregory Kenny, Anthony Pannozzo, John DePiano, Julia Rose Anderson, Eric Hyman, Deirdre McKeown