Patents by Inventor Dennis Femrite

Dennis Femrite 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: 7789873
    Abstract: A urinary catheter assembly that can reduce the need for a user to handle the urinary catheter directly, thereby reducing the likelihood of a urinary tract infection and making the catching process less messy. In one aspect, a urinary catheter apparatus and methods for voiding a human's bladder and enabling a human patient to void his or her bladder are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: Coloplast A/S
    Inventors: Thomas P. Kubalak, Teena L. Broumand, Paul L. Schulz, Robert Lutzke, Dennis Femrite, Timothy Palmer
  • Publication number: 20080302827
    Abstract: A spray dispenser for containing and dispensing a fluid comprises a barrel to contain the fluid and a cap portion connected to the barrel. The cap portion includes a pump means. A fluid conduit is within the barrel and connected to the pump means. A clip is connected to a selected one of the barrel and the cap portion, such that the spray dispenser is in an inverted orientation when in place in a pocket by way of the clip. Alternatively, a plate type-member and a removable cap cover may be selectively employed to maintain the spray dispenser in an inverted orientation when not in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2007
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Inventors: Donald L. Gerrish, Charles E. Boyer, III, Dennis Femrite
  • Publication number: 20060173468
    Abstract: Devices for introducing and positioning urethral slings within female subjects are described herein. Also described are methods for using such devices, as well as articles of manufacture containing the devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2005
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Inventors: Marc Simmon, Martin Steele, Emily Daley, Dennis Femrite
  • Patent number: 7001370
    Abstract: Urine collection bags are provided that include features that facilitate easy insertion of a urinary catheter into a patient's bladder. In some implementations, the urine collection bag is formed of a soft, flexible material that is comfortable when it contacts the user's skin, easy to manipulate, and relatively noiseless during use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Assignee: Mentor Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas P. Kubalak, Dennis Femrite, William S. Nettekoven, Jerry Barber, Laura M. Calderon, Ronald Crouther, Christy R. Sweet, Lawrence Y. Wissman
  • Publication number: 20060025753
    Abstract: This document describes a urinary catheter assembly that can reduce the need for a user to handle the urinary catheter directly, thereby reducing the likelihood of a urinary tract infection and making the cathing process less messy. In one aspect, a urinary catheter apparatus and methods for voiding a human's bladder and enabling a human patient to void his or her bladder are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2004
    Publication date: February 2, 2006
    Inventors: Thomas Kubalak, Teena Broumand, Paul Schulz, Robert Lutzke, Dennis Femrite
  • Patent number: 6887230
    Abstract: Urine collection bags are provided that include features that facilitate easy insertion of a urinary catheter into a patient's bladder. In some implementations, the urine collection bag is formed of a soft, flexible material that is comfortable when it contacts the user's skin, easy to manipulate, and relatively noiseless during use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2005
    Assignee: Mentor Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas P. Kubalak, Dennis Femrite, Jerry R. Barber, Laura M. Calderon, Ronald Crouther, Christy R. Sweet, Lawrence Y. Wissman
  • Patent number: 6639237
    Abstract: The invention relates to brachytherapy devices, methods for making brachytherapy devices, and methods for using brachytherapy devices. For example, the invention provides brachytherapy devices such as staging-sterilization devices and insert devices that can be used in various brachytherapy procedures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2003
    Assignee: Mentor Corporation
    Inventors: Laust Pedersen, Jerry Barber, Ronald Crouther, Dennis Femrite, Scott Henderson, Charles Pitman, Martin T. Steele, Sr.
  • Publication number: 20030130646
    Abstract: Urine collection bags are provided that include features that facilitate easy insertion of a urinary catheter into a patient's bladder. In some implementations, the urine collection bag is formed of a soft, flexible material that is comfortable when it contacts the user's skin, easy to manipulate, and relatively noiseless during use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2002
    Publication date: July 10, 2003
    Inventors: Thomas P. Kubalak, Dennis Femrite, William S. Nettekoven, Jerry Barber, Laura M. Calderon, Ronald Crouther, Christy R. Sweet, Lawrence Y. Wissman
  • Publication number: 20030088143
    Abstract: The invention relates to brachytherapy devices, methods for making brachytherapy devices, and methods for using brachytherapy devices. For example, the invention provides brachytherapy devices such as staging-sterilization devices and insert devices that can be used in various brachytherapy procedures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2001
    Publication date: May 8, 2003
    Inventors: Laust Pedersen, Jerry Barber, Ronald Crouther, Dennis Femrite, Scott Henderson, Charles Pitman, Martin T. Steele
  • Publication number: 20020103460
    Abstract: Urine collection bags are provided that include features that facilitate easy insertion of a urinary catheter into a patient's bladder. In some implementations, the urine collection bag is formed of a soft, flexible material that is comfortable when it contacts the user's skin, easy to manipulate, and relatively noiseless during use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2001
    Publication date: August 1, 2002
    Inventors: Thomas P. Kubalak, Dennis Femrite, Jerry R. Barber, Laura M. Calderon, Ronald Crouther, Christy R. Sweet, Lawrence Y. Wissman
  • Patent number: D508128
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2005
    Assignee: Mentor Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas P. Kubalak, Dennis Femrite, Jerry R. Barber, Laura M. Calderon, Ronald Crouther, Christy R. Sweet, Lawrence Y. Wissman
  • Patent number: D476079
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2003
    Assignee: Mentor Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas P. Kubalak, Dennis Femrite, Jerry R. Barber, Laura M. Calderon, Ronald Crouther, Christy R. Sweet, Lawrence Y. Wissman
  • Patent number: D496727
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2004
    Assignee: Mentor Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas P. Kubalak, Dennis Femrite, Jerry R. Barber, Laura M. Calderon, Ronald Crouther, Christy R. Sweet, Lawrence Y. Wissman
  • Patent number: D496993
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2004
    Assignee: Mentor Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas P. Kubalak, Dennis Femrite, Jerry R. Barber, Laura M. Calderon, Ronald Crouther, Christy R. Sweet, Lawrence Y. Wissman
  • Patent number: D497205
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: Mentor Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas P. Kubalak, Dennis Femrite, Jerry R. Barber, Laura M. Calderon, Ronald Crouther, Christy R. Sweet, Lawrence Y. Wissman