Patents by Inventor Donald D. Solomon
Donald D. Solomon 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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Publication number: 20110213341Abstract: Caps can be used to cover and disinfect medical connectors. Some caps can create a seal with the medical connectors to prevent antiseptic from entering a fluid paths defined by a connector. Support members can aid in creating or maintaining the seal.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2010Publication date: September 1, 2011Applicants: CATHETER CONNECTIONS, INC., THE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH RESEARCH FOUNDATIONInventors: Donald D. Solomon, Steven Bandis, James Mercer, Michael Howlett, Robert Hitchcock, James Kennedy, Richard Lasher
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Publication number: 20110044850Abstract: Caps can be used to cover and disinfect a male protrusion portion of a medical connector. Some caps can create a seal with the male protrusion to prevent antiseptic from entering a lumen the protrusion. A biasing element can aid in creating or maintaining the seal.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2010Publication date: February 24, 2011Applicants: Catheter Connections, Inc., The University of Utah Research FoundationInventors: Donald D. Solomon, F. Mark Ferguson, Robert Hitchcock, Steven Bandis, James Mercer, Michael Howlett
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Patent number: 7758544Abstract: A needle safety apparatus is disclosed which includes an inner bearing disposed within an outer bearing. The inner bearing is moveable to extend telescopically in a first interior space defined by the outer bearing. A second interior space is defined by the inner bearing, while extendable linkage segments connect the hub to the inner bearing. A hub retains the proximal end of a needle, while the distal end of the needle extends through the second interior space. A wedging portion is movable with the inner bearing and pivots to secure the distal end of the needle within the second interior space when the distal end of the needle is retracted therethrough. A latch may be formed in the inner bearing to obstruct the first interior space and prevent the inner bearing from retracting therethrough.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2005Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Assignee: Specialized Health Products, Inc.Inventors: Donald D. Solomon, Daniel K. Smith
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Publication number: 20100049170Abstract: Caps can be used to cover and sterilize the male luer of a medical connector. Some caps can create a seal with the male luer to prevent antiseptic from entering a lumen of the male luer. A biasing element can aid in creating or maintaining the seal.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2009Publication date: February 25, 2010Applicant: The University of Utah Research FoundationInventors: Donald D. Solomon, F. Mark Ferguson, Robert Hitchcook, Steven Bandis, James Mercer, Michael Howlett, Mark Adams
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Publication number: 20100047123Abstract: One or more caps can be used to cover and sterilize one or more separated medical connectors. A pair of caps can be connected to each other and sealed when in a pre-use state. The paired caps can be unsealed so as to permit connection to the medical connectors.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2009Publication date: February 25, 2010Applicant: THE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH RESEARCH FOUNDATIONInventors: Donald D. Solomon, F. Mark Ferguson, Robert Hitchcock, Steven Bandis, James Mercer, Michael Howlett
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Publication number: 20090048566Abstract: A medical needle shield apparatus is provided that includes a needle hub having a needle cannula extending therefrom. At least one shield is extensible from a retracted position to an extended position to enclose a distal end of the needle. The shield includes a binding member disposed within the shield and defines binding surfaces that form an aperture configured for slidable receipt of the inner needle. The binding member includes at least one drag inducing member that engages the inner needle during slidable receipt to create a drag force. The drag force facilitates rotation of the binding member such that the binding surfaces engage the inner needle to prevent slidable movement. The shield and/or hub includes a retention element engageable between the shield and hub and a sheath retention element. The hub includes a magnifier for viewing fluid flashback.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2008Publication date: February 19, 2009Applicant: Specialized Health Products, Inc.Inventors: F. Mark Ferguson, Donald D. Solomon, Roy L. Barrus, Jeremy W. Snow
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Patent number: 7458954Abstract: In some arrangements, a medical needle shield apparatus can include a binding member disposed within a shield. The binding member can include a retainer that can engaged a medical needle to prevent inclination of the binding member, and can include one or more drag inducing members that can engage the needle. In some arrangements, the apparatus can include a hub retainer.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2003Date of Patent: December 2, 2008Assignee: Specialized Health Products, Inc.Inventors: F. Mark Ferguson, David L. Thorne, Donald D. Solomon, Daniel K. Smith, Jeremy W. Snow, B. Chance Bagley, Craig N. Thome
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Patent number: 7438703Abstract: A safety shield apparatus is disclosed which includes a needle having a distal portion defining a longitudinal axis which is angularly displaced relative to a longitudinal axis defined by a proximal portion of the needle. A shield is mounted with the needle and extensible, via a tubular needle guide movable along the needle, between a retracted position and an extended position. The apparatus may include a needle hub configured to support the proximal portion of the needle. The needle hub can include an appendage which may have at least one opening to facilitate manipulation thereof. A distal end of the shield can be attached to a planar contact surface. The shield may also include a latch engageable with the needle.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2001Date of Patent: October 21, 2008Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: Roy L. Barrus, David L. Thorne, Charles V. Owen, Donald D. Solomon, F. Mark Ferguson, Michael Thorne, Stephen Brown, Gale H. Thorne, Jr.
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Patent number: 7413562Abstract: A medical needle shield apparatus is provided that includes a needle hub having a needle cannula extending therefrom. At least one shield is extensible from a retracted position to an extended position to enclose a distal end of the needle. The shield includes a binding member disposed within the shield and defines binding surfaces that form an aperture configured for slidable receipt of the inner needle. The binding member includes at least one drag inducing member that engages the inner needle during slidable receipt to create a drag force. The drag force facilitates rotation of the binding member such that the binding surfaces engage the inner needle to prevent slidable movement. The shield and/or hub includes a retention element engageable between the shield and hub and a sheath retention element. The hub includes a magnifier for viewing fluid flashback.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2003Date of Patent: August 19, 2008Assignee: Specialized Health Products, Inc.Inventors: F. Mark Ferguson, Donald D. Solomon, Roy L. Barrus, Jeremy W. Snow
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Patent number: 7351230Abstract: A needle safety apparatus is disclosed which includes an inner bearing disposed within an outer bearing. The inner bearing is moveable to extend telescopically in a first interior space defined by the outer bearing. A second interior space is defined by the inner bearing, while extendable linkage segments connect the hub to the inner bearing. A hub retains the proximal end of a needle, while the distal end of the needle extends through the second interior space. A wedging portion is movable with the inner bearing and pivots to secure the distal end of the needle within the second interior space when the distal end of the needle is retracted therethrough. A latch may be formed in the inner bearing to obstruct the first interior space and prevent the inner bearing from retracting therethrough.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2004Date of Patent: April 1, 2008Assignee: Specialized Health Products Inc.Inventors: Daniel K. Smith, David L. Thorne, F. Mark Ferguson, Donald D. Solomon
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Patent number: 7347842Abstract: A needle safety apparatus is disclosed which includes an inner bearing disposed within an outer bearing. The inner bearing is moveable to extend telescopically in a first interior space defined by the outer bearing. A second interior space is defined by the inner bearing, while extendable linkage segments connect the hub to the inner bearing. A hub retains the proximal end of a needle, while the distal end of the needle extends through the second interior space. A wedging portion is movable with the inner bearing and pivots to secure the distal end of the needle within the second interior space when the distal end of the needle is retracted therethrough. A latch may be formed in the outer bearing to obstruct the first interior space and prevent the inner bearing from retracting therethrough.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2005Date of Patent: March 25, 2008Assignee: Specialized Health Products Inc.Inventors: David L. Thorne, F. Mark Ferguson, Donald D. Solomon
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Patent number: 6997902Abstract: A needle safety apparatus is disclosed which includes an inner bearing disposed within an outer bearing. The inner bearing is moveable to extend telescopically in a first interior space defined by the outer bearing. A second interior space is defined by the inner bearing, while extendable linkage segments connect the hub to the inner bearing. A hub retains the proximal end of a needle, while the distal end of the needle extends through the second interior space. A wedging portion is movable with the inner bearing and pivots to secure the distal end of the needle within the second interior space when the distal end of the needle is retracted therethrough. A latch may be formed in the outer bearing to obstruct the first interior space and prevent the inner bearing from retracting therethrough.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2003Date of Patent: February 14, 2006Inventors: David L. Thorne, F. Mark Ferguson, Donald D. Solomon
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Patent number: 6984213Abstract: A medical needle shield apparatus is provided that includes a first housing configured to actuate a needle cannula. A second housing is releasably engageable with the first housing. The needle cannula is disposed for slidable movement with the second housing such that the second housing is extensible from a retracted position to an extended position to enclose a distal end of the needle cannula. The second housing includes a binding member that defines binding surfaces that form an aperture configured for slidable receipt of the needle cannula. The binding member includes a drag inducing member that engages the needle cannula during slidable receipt of the needle cannula to create a drag force. The drag force and second housing facilitate rotation of the binding member relative to a longitudinal axis of the needle cannula such that the binding surfaces engage the needle cannula to prevent slidable movement of the needle cannula.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2004Date of Patent: January 10, 2006Assignee: Specialized Health Products, Inc.Inventors: Shawn K. Horner, F. Mark Ferguson, Donald D. Solomon
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Publication number: 20040171989Abstract: A medical needle shield apparatus is provided that includes a first housing configured to actuate a needle cannula. A second housing is releasably engageable with the first housing. The needle cannula is disposed for slidable movement with the second housing such that the second housing is extensible from a retracted position to an extended position to enclose a distal end of the needle cannula. The second housing includes a binding member that defines binding surfaces that form an aperture configured for slidable receipt of the needle cannula. The binding member includes a drag inducing member that engages the needle cannula during slidable receipt of the needle cannula to create a drag force. The drag force and second housing facilitate rotation of the binding member relative to a longitudinal axis of the needle cannula such that the binding surfaces engage the needle cannula to prevent slidable movement of the needle cannula.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2004Publication date: September 2, 2004Inventors: Shawn K. Horner, F. Mark Ferguson, Donald D. Solomon
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Publication number: 20040133167Abstract: A medical needle shield apparatus is provided that includes a needle hub having a needle cannula extending therefrom. At least one shield is extensible from a retracted position to an extended position to enclose a distal end of the needle. The shield includes a binding member disposed within the shield and defines binding surfaces that form an aperture configured for slidable receipt of the inner needle. The binding member includes at least one drag inducing member that engages the inner needle during slidable receipt to create a drag force. The drag force facilitates rotation of the binding member such that the binding surfaces engage the inner needle to prevent slidable movement. The shield and/or hub includes a retention element engageable between the shield and hub and a sheath retention element. The hub includes a magnifier for viewing fluid flashback.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2003Publication date: July 8, 2004Inventors: F. Mark Ferguson, Donald D. Solomon, Roy L. Barrus, Jeremy W. Snow
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Publication number: 20040092889Abstract: A medical needle shield apparatus including a shield that is extensible from a retracted position to an extended position to enclose a distal end of a needle. A binding member is disposed within the shield and defines binding surfaces that form an aperture configured for slidable receipt of the needle between the retracted position and the extended position. The binding member includes drag inducing members disposed thereon that engage the needle during slidable receipt of the needle to create a drag force with the needle. The drag force facilitates rotation of the binding member relative to a longitudinal axis of the needle such that the binding surfaces engage the needle to prevent slidable movement of the needle in the extended position of the shield. The binding member further includes a retainer extending therefrom such that the retainer is engageable with the needle to prevent rotation of the binding member prior to the extended position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2003Publication date: May 13, 2004Inventors: F. Mark Ferguson, David L. Thorne, Donald D. Solomon, Daniel K. Smith, Jeremy W. Snow, B. Chance Bagley, Craig N. Thome
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Publication number: 20040049159Abstract: A safety shield apparatus is disclosed which includes a needle having a distal portion defining a longitudinal axis which is angularly displaced relative to a longitudinal axis defined by a proximal portion of the needle. A shield is mounted with the needle and extensible, via a tubular needle guide movable along the needle, between a retracted position and an extended position. The apparatus may include a needle hub configured to support the proximal portion of the needle. The needle hub can include an appendage which may have at least one opening to facilitate manipulation thereof. A distal end of the shield can be attached to a planar contact surface. The shield may also include a latch engageable with the needle.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2003Publication date: March 11, 2004Inventors: Roy L. Barrus, David L. Thorne, Charles V. Owen, Donald D. Solomon, F. Mark Ferguson, Michael Thorne, Stephen Brown, Gale H. Thorne
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Publication number: 20020072716Abstract: A safety shield apparatus is disclosed which includes a needle having a distal portion defining a longitudinal axis which is angularly displaced relative to a longitudinal axis defined by a proximal portion of the needle. A shield is mounted with the needle and extensible, via a tubular needle guide movable along the needle, between a retracted position and an extended position. The apparatus may include a needle hub configured to support the proximal portion of the needle. The needle hub can include an appendage which may have at least one opening to facilitate manipulation thereof. A distal end of the shield can be attached to a planar contact surface. The shield may also include a latch engageable with the needle.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2001Publication date: June 13, 2002Applicant: Safety Syringe CorporationInventors: Roy L. Barrus, David L. Thorne, Charles V. Owen, Donald D. Solomon, F. Mark Ferguson, Michael Thorne, Stephen Brown, Gale H. Thorne
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Patent number: 6328717Abstract: The invention generally relates to a needle assembly of the kind having a needle, an elongate blunting device, a shifting member, and a flash chamber. The needle is of the kind that has a needle proximal end, a sharp needle distal end and a needle cannula extending therethrough. The elongate blunting device is at least partially located within the needle cannula. The elongate blunting device is of the kind that has a blunting device proximal end, a blunting device distal end, and a blunting device blood flow passage therethrough through which blood can flow from the blunting device distal end to the blunting device proximal end.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 1999Date of Patent: December 11, 2001Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.Inventors: Donald D. Solomon, Michael L. Miller
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Patent number: 6299608Abstract: A bottle having a sterility seal and a method for producing same are disclosed. The bottle, which can be configured to retain a medicament in powder or tablet form, features a protective cap configured to engage a transfer assembly associated with the bottle. The cap includes one or more raised ridges on an interior surface engageable with a portion of the transfer assembly. A band or layer configuration of a sealing material such as silicone is applied to the transfer assembly prior to insertion of the cap thereover. As the cap comes into surface contact with the sealing material, the ridges cause the material to “roll up” into a toroidal O-ring configuration, thereby forming a seal between the cap and the bottle adapted to the dimensional variations of those components.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 1998Date of Patent: October 9, 2001Assignee: Becton Dickinson France, S.A.Inventors: Donald D. Solomon, Jean-Claude Thibault