Patents by Inventor Dina Grudo

Dina Grudo 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: 20220117464
    Abstract: A disposable air/water valve may include a main stem providing an air passage through the center bore of the main stem. A method for manufacturing a disposable air/water valve may include several steps. The main stem is molded, and placed in a mold for over-molding seals onto the main stem. Prior to the next steps, the retaining ring, button cap, and boot may be molded. The back end of the main step is placed through the center of the retaining ring and resilient member (e.g., spring). The button cap is then placed on and secured to the main stem.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2021
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Applicant: MEDIVATORS INC.
    Inventors: Dina Grudo, Christopher Steven Adams, Don Byrne
  • Patent number: 11246471
    Abstract: A disposable air/water valve may include a main stem providing an air passage through the center bore of the main stem. A method for manufacturing a disposable air/water valve may include several steps. The main stem is molded, and placed in a mold for over-molding seals onto the main stem. Prior to the next steps, the retaining ring, button cap, and boot may be molded. The back end of the main step is placed through the center of the retaining ring and resilient member (e.g., spring). The button cap is then placed on and secured to the main stem.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: Medivators Inc.
    Inventors: Dina Grudo, Christopher Steven Adams, Don Byrne
  • Patent number: 9615731
    Abstract: A combined tube set for a disposable water bottle for a medical instrument includes a cap with threads suitable for attachment to various water bottles. The combined tube set provides a first tube set for rinsing that includes an air and water tubes, and air/water connector The combined tube set also provides a second tube set for irrigation that includes an irrigation connector, backflow valve(s), and flexible tubing section. In some embodiments, the tube set can provide warm and/or humid gas to the endoscope.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: Medivators Inc.
    Inventors: Travis Henry Bendele, Christopher Steven Adams, Dina Grudo, Don Byrne, Leon Russ Smith
  • Patent number: 9572483
    Abstract: A combined tube set for a disposable water bottle for a medical instrument includes a cap with threads suitable for attachment to various water bottles. The combined tube set provides a first tube set for rinsing that includes an air and water tubes, and air/water connector The combined tube set also provides a second tube set for irrigation that includes an irrigation connector, backflow valve(s), and flexible tubing section. In some embodiments, the tube set can provide warm and/or humid gas to the endoscope.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: Medivators Inc.
    Inventors: Travis Henry Bendele, Christopher Steven Adams, Dina Grudo, Don Byrne, Leon Russ Smith
  • Publication number: 20160309987
    Abstract: A disposable air/water valve may include a main stem providing an air passage through the center bore of the main stem. A method for manufacturing a disposable air/water valve may include several steps. The main stem is molded, and placed in a mold for over-molding seals onto the main stem. Prior to the next steps, the retaining ring, button cap, and boot may be molded. The back end of the main step is placed through the center of the retaining ring and resilient member (e.g., spring). The button cap is then placed on and secured to the main stem.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2016
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventors: Dina Grudo, Christopher Steven Adams, Don Byrne
  • Patent number: 9408523
    Abstract: A disposable air/water valve may include a main stem providing an air passage through the center bore of the main stem. A method for manufacturing a disposable air/water valve may include several steps. The main stem is molded, and placed in a mold for over-molding seals onto the main stem. Prior to the next steps, the retaining ring, button cap, and boot may be molded. The back end of the main step is placed through the center of the retaining ring and resilient member (e.g. spring). The button cap is then placed on and secured to the main stem.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: MEDIVATORS INC.
    Inventors: Dina Grudo, Christopher Steven Adams, Don Byrne
  • Patent number: 9392929
    Abstract: A connector is provided that is configured to pass a liquid from a bottle and a gas between a tube set assembly and a medical instrument, the tube set assembly comprising a first tube for gas flow and a second tube for liquid flow, the first and second tube contacting the connector, and a valve disposed within a flow path of the second tube and configured to prevent flow of the liquid back from the medical instrument to the bottle. The connector can be connected to a combined tube set for a disposable water bottle. The combined tube set provides a first tube set for rinsing that also includes air and water tubes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: Medivators Inc.
    Inventors: Travis Henry Bendele, Christopher Steven Adams, Dina Grudo, Don Byrne, Leon Russ Smith
  • Publication number: 20140316205
    Abstract: A combined tube set for a disposable water bottle for a medical instrument includes a cap with threads suitable for attachment to various water bottles. The combined tube set provides a first tube set for rinsing that includes an air and water tubes, and air/water connector The combined tube set also provides a second tube set for irrigation that includes an irrigation connector, backflow valve(s), and flexible tubing section. In some embodiments, the tube set can provide warm and/or humid gas to the endoscope.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Inventors: Travis Henry Bendele, Christopher Steven Adams, Dina Grudo, Don Byrne, Leon Russ Smith
  • Publication number: 20140309496
    Abstract: A combined tube set for a disposable water bottle for a medical instrument includes a cap with threads suitable for attachment to various water bottles. The combined tube set provides a first tube set for rinsing that includes an air and water tubes, and air/water connector The combined tube set also provides a second tube set for irrigation that includes an irrigation connector, backflow valve(s), and flexible tubing section. In some embodiments, the tube set can provide warm and/or humid gas to the endoscope.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2014
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Inventors: Travis Henry Bendele, Christopher Steven Adams, Dina Grudo, Don Byrne, Leon Russ Smith
  • Patent number: 8764642
    Abstract: A combined tube set for a disposable water bottle for a medical instrument includes a cap with threads suitable for attachment to various water bottles. The combined tube set provides a first tube set for rinsing that includes an air and water tubes, and air/water connector The combined tube set also provides a second tube set for irrigation that includes an irrigation connector, backflow valve(s), and flexible tubing section. In some embodiments, the tube set can provide warm and/or humid gas to the endoscope.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Medivators Inc.
    Inventors: Travis Henry Bendele, Christopher Steven Adams, Dina Grudo, Don Byrne, Leon Russ Smith
  • Publication number: 20130303844
    Abstract: A disposable air/water valve may include a main stem providing an air passage through the center bore of the main stem. A method for manufacturing a disposable air/water valve may include several steps. The main stem is molded, and placed in a mold for over-molding seals onto the main stem. Prior to the next steps, the retaining ring, button cap, and boot may be molded. The back end of the main step is placed through the center of the retaining ring and resilient member (e.g. spring). The button cap is then placed on and secured to the main stem.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2011
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Applicant: Minntech Corporation
    Inventors: Dina Grudo, Christopher Steven Adams, Don Byrne
  • Publication number: 20120095293
    Abstract: A combined tube set for a disposable water bottle for a medical instrument includes a cap with threads suitable for attachment to various water bottles. The combined tube set provides a first tube set for rinsing that includes an air and water tubes, and air/water connector The combined tube set also provides a second tube set for irrigation that includes an irrigation connector, backflow valve(s), and flexible tubing section. In some embodiments, the tube set can provide warm and/or humid gas to the endoscope.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2011
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Applicant: Minntech Corporation
    Inventors: Travis Henry Bendele, Christopher Steven Adams, Dina Grudo, Don Byrne, Leon Russ Smith
  • Publication number: 20120095391
    Abstract: A connector is provided that is configured to pass a liquid from a bottle and a gas between a tube set assembly and a medical instrument, the tube set assembly comprising a first tube for gas flow and a second tube for liquid flow, the first and second tube contacting the connector, and a valve disposed within a flow path of the second tube and configured to prevent flow of the liquid back from the medical instrument to the bottle. The connector can be connected to a combined tube set for a disposable water bottle. The combined tube set provides a first tube set for rinsing that also includes air and water tubes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2011
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Applicant: Minntech Corporation
    Inventors: Travis Henry Bendele, Christopher Steven Adams, Dina Grudo, Don Byrne, Leon Russ Smith
  • Patent number: D912245
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: Medivators Inc.
    Inventors: Dina Grudo, Christopher Steven Adams, Don Byrne