Patents by Inventor Donald Sandmore

Donald Sandmore 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: 11883042
    Abstract: A medical device for stone management comprises a catheter comprising a proximal end, a distal end, and a first lumen and a second lumen disposed therethrough. A handle assembly is interconnected with the proximal end of the catheter, the handle assembly comprising a body defining an interior cavity, a first section and a second section. An interior passageway is disposed within the interior cavity and in fluid communication with the first lumen of the catheter. A valve assembly interconnected with the interior passageway. An actuator assembly is engaged with the valve assembly, the actuator having a first position and a second position. A vacuum port is in communication with the interior passageway and positioned on the second section of the handle. The second section of the handle forms an angle with respect to the first section of the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: Cook Medical Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Jeffry S. Melsheimer, Donald Sandmore
  • Publication number: 20220142659
    Abstract: A medical device for stone management comprises a catheter comprising a proximal end, a distal end, and a first lumen and a second lumen disposed therethrough. A handle assembly is interconnected with the proximal end of the catheter, the handle assembly comprising a body defining an interior cavity, a first section and a second section. An interior passageway is disposed within the interior cavity and in fluid communication with the first lumen of the catheter. A valve assembly interconnected with the interior passageway. An actuator assembly is engaged with the valve assembly, the actuator having a first position and a second position. A vacuum port is in communication with the interior passageway and positioned on the second section of the handle. The second section of the handle forms an angle with respect to the first section of the handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2021
    Publication date: May 12, 2022
    Applicant: Cook Medical Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Jeffry S. Melsheimer, Donald Sandmore
  • Patent number: 8364220
    Abstract: According to embodiments, a headcovering hat-based, and/or headband sensor assembly may provide an output to indicate when the sensor experiences abnormal forces or pressure. The sensor assembly may include features to increase the pressure against the tissue to allow the sensor to contact the tissue with sufficient force to obtain accurate measurement, but not so much force as to cause any discomfort for a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventor: Donald Sandmore
  • Publication number: 20100076282
    Abstract: According to embodiments, a headcovering hat-based, and/or headband sensor assembly may provide an output to indicate when the sensor experiences abnormal forces or pressure. The sensor assembly may include features to increase the pressure against the tissue to allow the sensor to contact the tissue with sufficient force to obtain accurate measurement, but not so much force as to cause any discomfort for a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2008
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Applicant: Nellcor Puritan Bennett LLC
    Inventor: Donald Sandmore
  • Publication number: 20070038170
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a cannula having a body with a first outer diameter, a proximal end, a distal end, a lumen extending between the proximal and distal ends, and a portion outward of the first outer diameter having a second outer diameter greater than the first outer diameter that is adapted to space tissue from the fluid inlet to maintain fluid flow. Such a cannula is particularly useful for cardiopulmonary bypass procedures using a kinetically assisted venous drainage system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2005
    Publication date: February 15, 2007
    Inventors: Katherine Joseph, David DeWindt, Rebecca Engel, Donald Sandmore, David Weston, John Mrachek
  • Publication number: 20060074402
    Abstract: A malleable cannula has a body with a proximal end and a distal end, the body having a wall defining a lumen extending from the proximal end to the distal end. A reinforcement member extends along the lumen, the reinforcement member having an interior side facing the lumen and an exterior side facing away from the lumen. A malleable member extends along a portion of the exterior side of the reinforcement member. The malleable member may be constructed of a tube with a wire slidably received within the tube and may include an anchor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2005
    Publication date: April 6, 2006
    Inventors: Robert Lawrece, Frederick Shorey, Donald Sandmore
  • Publication number: 20050033265
    Abstract: A cannula has a body with a proximal end and a distal end and a tip on the distal end. The tip has an outer wall defining a lumen opening at the end of the tip and extending to the proximal end of the cannula. The tip further comprises one or more ribs extending into the lumen to support the outer wall from kinking when the cannula is flexed. The outer wall has a inner surface defining the lumen and a plurality of non-circular apertures formed in the tip extending into the lumen. The apertures having a major axis and a minor axis. The major axis aligned in relation to a circumference of the outer wall to prevent puckering or buckling when the tip is bent. This alignment is also designed to support the outer wall from kinking when the tip is bent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2004
    Publication date: February 10, 2005
    Inventors: Rebecca Engel, Donald Sandmore, David DeWindt, Frederick Shorey, David Weston
  • Publication number: 20050015072
    Abstract: A cannula has a body with a proximal end and a distal end. The body has a wall defining a lumen extending from the proximal end to the distal end, the lumen having a longitudinal axis. The cannula further has a plurality of apertures in the wall that are interconnected with the lumen, each of the apertures having a longer major axis and a shorter minor axis. The longer major axis of the apertures is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the lumen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2003
    Publication date: January 20, 2005
    Inventors: Rebecca Engel, Donald Sandmore, David Weston, Frederick Shorey, David DeWindt