Patents by Inventor Dennis Minton

Dennis Minton 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: 11291611
    Abstract: The embodiments disclosed herein relate to catheter assemblies. The catheter assemblies can include a multi-lumen catheter, a junction hub, and extension legs. The catheter assemblies can also include a sheath that includes a membrane that is permeable to one or more gases and impermeable to one or more liquids or solids. The catheter assemblies can be configured to deliver food to a patient through a first lumen, and simultaneously vent or aspirate one or more gases from the patient through a second lumen. The catheter assemblies can also include preformed catheters that assume a non-linear three-dimensional shape when in a relaxed state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: Sundance Enteral Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Jennifer Owens Elmont, Troy J. Orr, Stephen Dennis Minton
  • Publication number: 20150076014
    Abstract: A container adapted to receive an electronic cigarette is configured to obscure the fact that an electronic cigarette is contained within. The container is provided with an open ended receptacle to slidably insert an electronic cigarette. The outer surface of the receptacle is provided with ornamentality to appear to be a surrogate device, such as a writing utensil, a flashlight, or a laser pointer. Alternative embodiments provide for an adapter to enable the container to function as the surrogate device while containing the electronic cigarette.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Applicant: SCENT2MARKET INC.
    Inventors: Dov Kesten, Dennis Minton, Daniel D'Amico