Patents by Inventor Eddie K. Burnside
Eddie K. Burnside 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: 20140163356Abstract: A guidance system for assisting with the insertion of a needle or other medical component into the body of a patient is disclosed. The guidance system utilizes ultrasound imaging or other suitable imaging technology. In one embodiment, the guidance system comprises an imaging device including a probe for producing an image of an internal body portion target, such as a vessel. One or more sensors are included with the probe. The sensors sense a detectable characteristic related to the needle, such as a magnetic field of a magnet included with the needle. The system includes a processor that uses data relating to the detectable characteristic sensed by the sensors to determine a position and/or orientation of the needle in three spatial dimensions. The system includes a display for depicting the position and/or orientation of the needle together with the image of the target.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2011Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: C. R. Bard, Inc.Inventors: Eddie K. Burnside, Kelly B. Powers, Shayne Messerly, Jiaye Z. Jho, Bret Hamatake
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Publication number: 20140100534Abstract: A power-injectable access port, and a method of identifying a subcutaneously implanted power-injectable access port. The power-injectable access port includes a body capturing a septum that covers a cavity defined by the body, and a pattern of protrusions extending from an outer surface of the septum away from the cavity, the pattern of protrusions detectable through palpation to identify the access port as a power-injectable access port.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2013Publication date: April 10, 2014Applicant: C. R. BARD, INC.Inventors: Jim C. Beasley, Eddie K. Burnside, Jay Gerondale, Steven Tallarida, Kelly B. Powers
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Patent number: 8641688Abstract: An assembly for identifying a power injectable vascular access port, including a vascular access port and an identification feature. The port is structured for power injection and includes a housing and a septum together defining a reservoir. A radiographic feature incorporated into the port is perceivable via x-ray following subcutaneous implantation, the radiographic feature identifying the port as suitable for flowing fluid at a fluid flow rate of at least 1 mL/sec therethrough. A structural feature of the port is perceivable via palpation following subcutaneous implantation, the structural feature identifying the port as suitable for accommodating a pressure within the reservoir of at least 35 psi. The identification feature is separated from the port and confirms that the port is both suitable for flowing fluid at a rate of at least 1 mL/sec therethrough and suitable for accommodating a pressure within the reservoir of at least 35 psi.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2013Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Assignee: C. R. Bard, Inc.Inventors: Kelly B. Powers, Jim C. Beasley, Kevin W. Sheetz, Matthew M. Lowe, Eddie K. Burnside, Jay Gerondale
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Publication number: 20140031674Abstract: A guidance system for assisting with the insertion of a needle into a patient body is disclosed. The guidance system utilizes ultrasound imaging or other suitable imaging technology. In one embodiment, the guidance system comprises an imaging device including a probe for producing an image of an internal body portion target, such as a vessel. One or more sensors are included with the probe. The sensors sense a detectable characteristic related to the needle, such as a magnetic field of a magnet included with the needle. The system includes a processor that uses data relating to the sensed characteristic to determine a 3-D position of the needle. The system includes a display for depicting the position of the needle. A needle assembly including a hub, cannula, and magnetic element is also disclosed, wherein a magnetic axis of the magnetic element is configured to be coaxially aligned with the needle cannula.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2013Publication date: January 30, 2014Inventors: Jon B. Newman, Sarah L. Montgomery, Randi Cleverly, Michael S. Guthrie, Joseph J. Stupak, JR., Glade H. Howell, Eddie K. Burnside, Bret Hamatake, Chad A. Hadley, Robert N. Golden
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Patent number: 8608713Abstract: An access port for providing subcutaneous access to a patient, and a method of identifying a subcutaneously implanted access port. The access port includes a body capturing a septum that covers a cavity defined by the body, and a pattern of protrusions extending from an outer surface of the septum away from the cavity, the pattern of protrusions detectable through palpation to identify the access port as a power-injectable port.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2012Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: C. R. Bard, Inc.Inventors: Jim C. Beasley, Eddie K. Burnside, Jay Gerondale, Steven Tallarida, Kelly B. Powers
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Publication number: 20130296808Abstract: A needle assembly including a positive flush mechanism for use with a vascular access port. The needle assembly is configured to supply fluid to the port and to provide a positive flush to overcome negative pressures in the port that can potentially occur during withdrawal of the needle from the port.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2013Publication date: November 7, 2013Inventors: Daniel J. Triplett, Kevin W. Sheetz, Eddie K. Burnside
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Publication number: 20130245574Abstract: An assembly for identifying a power injectable vascular access port, including a vascular access port and an identification feature. The port is structured for power injection and includes a housing and a septum together defining a reservoir. A radiographic feature incorporated into the port is perceivable via x-ray following subcutaneous implantation, the radiographic feature identifying the port as suitable for flowing fluid at a fluid flow rate of at least 1 mL/sec therethrough. A structural feature of the port is perceivable via palpation following subcutaneous implantation, the structural feature identifying the port as suitable for accommodating a pressure within the reservoir of at least 35 psi. The identification feature is separated from the port and confirms that the port is both suitable for flowing fluid at a rate of at least 1 mL/sec therethrough and suitable for accommodating a pressure within the reservoir of at least 35 psi.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2013Publication date: September 19, 2013Applicant: C. R. BARD, INC.Inventors: Kelly B. Powers, Jim C. Beasley, Kevin W. Sheetz, Matthew M. Lowe, Eddie K. Burnside, Jay Gerondale
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Publication number: 20130245434Abstract: An integrated catheter placement system for accurately placing a catheter within a patient's vasculature is disclosed. In one embodiment, the integrated system comprises a system console, a tip location sensor for temporary placement on the patient's chest, and an ultrasound probe. The tip location sensor senses a magnetic field of a stylet disposed in a lumen of the catheter when the catheter is disposed in the vasculature. The ultrasound probe ultrasonically images a portion of the vasculature prior to intravascular introduction of the catheter. The ultrasound probe includes user input controls for controlling use of the ultrasound probe in an ultrasound mode and use of the tip location sensor in a tip location mode. In another embodiment, ECG signal-based catheter tip guidance is included in the integrated system to enable guidance of the catheter tip to a desired position with respect to a node of the patient's heart.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2013Publication date: September 19, 2013Applicant: C. R. BARD, INC.Inventors: Shayne Messerly, Jeremy B. Cox, Anthony K. Misener, Catherine C. Breiter, Ryan R. Lemon, Christian W. Crook, Matthew W. Bown, Eddie K. Burnside, Kelly J. Christian, Amir Orome, Jason R. Stats
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Publication number: 20130245431Abstract: A user interface for a sonographic device is disclosed that displays a sonographic image and at least one reference object corresponding to a catheter size. The reference object may be scaled in proportion to the sonographic image. In addition, the user interface may further display a plurality of vertical lines and a plurality of horizontal lines arranged in a grid-like pattern and placed over the sonographic image. The size of both the sonographic image and the at least one reference object may change in proportion to a chosen insertion depth. A display device, a sonographic device and corresponding methods are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2013Publication date: September 19, 2013Applicant: C. R. Bard, Inc.Inventors: Jim C. Beasley, Eddie K. Burnside, Rodney Scruggs
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Patent number: 8491527Abstract: A needle assembly including a positive flush mechanism for use with a vascular access port. The needle assembly is configured to supply fluid to the port and to provide a positive flush to overcome negative pressures in the port that can potentially occur during withdrawal of the needle from the port.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2011Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: C. R. Bard, Inc.Inventors: Daniel J. Triplett, Kevin W. Sheetz, Eddie K. Burnside
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Patent number: 8478382Abstract: A method for displaying a position of a medical device, such as a catheter, during insertion of the medical device into a patient is disclosed. In one example embodiment, the method includes obtaining a first set of detected position data relating to a location marker, then determining a possible first position of the location marker. A first confidence level relating to a match between the first set of detected position data and a first set of predicted position data is assigned. A determination is made whether the first confidence level meets or exceeds a first threshold. If the first confidence level meets or exceeds the first threshold, a determination is then made whether the first position of the location marker is within a first detection zone. If the first position of the location marker is within the first detection zone, the first position of the location marker is displayed.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2009Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignee: C. R. Bard, Inc.Inventors: Eddie K. Burnside, Shayne Messerly, Robert N. Golden, Rand W. Lee
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Patent number: 8475417Abstract: Assemblies for identifying a power injectable vascular access port are described. One assembly includes a vascular access port, a first identifiable feature, a second identifiable feature, and a third identifiable feature. The first identifiable feature is incorporated into the access port and identifies the access port as suitable for flowing fluid at a fluid flow rate of at least 1 milliliter per second through the access port. The second identifiable feature is incorporated into the access port and identifies the access port as suitable for accommodating a pressure within the cavity of at least 35 psi. The third identifiable feature is separated from the access port and confirms that the implanted access port is both suitable for flowing fluid at a rate of at least 1 milliliter per second through the access port and for accommodating a pressure within the cavity of at least 35 psi.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2009Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignee: C. R. Bard, Inc.Inventors: Kelly B. Powers, Jim C. Beasley, Kevin W. Sheetz, Matthew M. Lowe, Eddie K. Burnside, Jay Gerondale
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Patent number: 8432417Abstract: A user interface for a sonographic device is disclosed that displays a sonographic image and at least one reference object corresponding to a catheter size. The reference object may be scaled in proportion to the sonographic image. In addition, the user interface may further display a plurality of vertical lines and a plurality of horizontal lines arranged in a grid-like pattern and placed over the sonographic image. The size of both the sonographic image and the at least one reference object may change in proportion to a chosen insertion depth. A display device, a sonographic device and corresponding methods are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2012Date of Patent: April 30, 2013Assignee: C. R. Bard, Inc.Inventors: Jim C. Beasley, Eddie K. Burnside, Rodney Scruggs
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Publication number: 20130072901Abstract: Fixation and protective components for use with implantable medical devices, such as access ports and catheters, are disclosed. In one embodiment, a protective sleeve is employed about a catheter so as to distribute compressive loads and ensure patency of the catheter lumen, even in areas prone to pinch-off. A catheter assembly in one embodiment thus comprises an elongate catheter tube that defines at least one lumen. A protective mesh sleeve is disposed about an external portion of the catheter tube so as to cover at least a portion of the longitudinal length of the catheter tube. The protective sleeve is configured to distribute a compressive load on the catheter tube so as to ensure patency of the at least one lumen of the catheter tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2012Publication date: March 21, 2013Applicant: C. R. Bard, IncInventors: Kevin W. Sheetz, Steven A. Weir, Eddie K. Burnside
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Patent number: 8388541Abstract: An integrated catheter placement system for accurately placing a catheter within a patient'vasculature is disclosed. In one embodiment, the integrated system comprises a system console, a tip location sensor for temporary placement on the patient's chest, and an ultrasound probe. The tip location sensor senses a magnetic field of a stylet disposed in a lumen of the catheter when the catheter is disposed in the vasculature. The ultrasound probe ultrasonically images a portion of the vasculature prior to intravascular introduction of the catheter. The ultrasound probe includes user input controls for controlling use of the ultrasound probe in an ultrasound mode and use of the tip location sensor in a tip location mode. In another embodiment, ECG signal-based catheter tip guidance is included in the integrated system to enable guidance of the catheter tip to a desired position with respect to a node of the patient's heart.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2008Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Assignee: C. R. Bard, Inc.Inventors: Shayne Messerly, Jeremy B. Cox, Anthony K. Misener, Catherine C. Breiter, Ryan R. Lemon, Christian W. Crook, Matthew W. Bown, Eddie K. Burnside, Kelly J. Christian, Amir Orome, Jason R. Stats
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Publication number: 20120281021Abstract: A user interface for a sonographic device is disclosed that displays a sonographic image and at least one reference object corresponding to a catheter size. The reference object may be scaled in proportion to the sonographic image. In addition, the user interface may further display a plurality of vertical lines and a plurality of horizontal lines arranged in a grid-like pattern and placed over the sonographic image. The size of both the sonographic image and the at least one reference object may change in proportion to a chosen insertion depth. A display device, a sonographic device and corresponding methods are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2012Publication date: November 8, 2012Applicant: C. R. BARD, INC.Inventors: Jimmy C. Beasley, Eddie K. Burnside, Rodney Scruggs
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Publication number: 20120226244Abstract: An access port for providing subcutaneous access to a patient, and a method of identifying a subcutaneously implanted access port. The access port includes a body capturing a septum that covers a cavity defined by the body, and a pattern of protrusions extending from an outer surface of the septum away from the cavity, the pattern of protrusions detectable through palpation to indentify the access port as a power-injectable port.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2012Publication date: September 6, 2012Applicant: C. R. BARD, INC.Inventors: Jim C. Beasley, Eddie K. Burnside, Jay Gerondale, Steven Tallarida, Kelly B. Powers
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Publication number: 20120220854Abstract: An integrated catheter placement system for accurately placing a catheter within a patient's vasculature is disclosed. In one embodiment, the integrated system comprises a system console, a tip location sensor for temporary placement on the patient's chest, and an ultrasound probe. The tip location sensor senses a magnetic field of a stylet disposed in a lumen of the catheter when the catheter is disposed in the vasculature. The ultrasound probe ultrasonically images a portion of the vasculature prior to intravascular introduction of the catheter. The ultrasound probe includes user input controls for controlling use of the ultrasound probe in an ultrasound mode and use of the tip location sensor in a tip location mode. In another embodiment, ECG signal-based catheter tip guidance is included in the integrated system to enable guidance of the catheter tip to a desired position with respect to a node of the patient's heart.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2012Publication date: August 30, 2012Applicant: C. R. BARD, INC.Inventors: Shayne Messerly, Jeremy B. Cox, Anthony K. Misener, Catherine C. Breiter, Ryan R. Lemon, Christian W. Crook, Matthew W. Bown, Eddie K. Burnside, Kelly J. Christian, Amir Orome, Jason R. Stats
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Patent number: 8228347Abstract: A user interface for a sonographic device is disclosed that displays a sonographic image and at least one reference object corresponding to a catheter size. The reference object may be scaled in proportion to the sonographic image. In addition, the user interface may further display a plurality of vertical lines and a plurality of horizontal lines arranged in a grid-like pattern and placed over the sonographic image. The size of both the sonographic image and the at least one reference object may change in proportion to a chosen insertion depth. A display device, a sonographic device and corresponding methods are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2007Date of Patent: July 24, 2012Assignee: C. R. Bard, Inc.Inventors: Jimmy C. Beasley, Eddie K. Burnside, Rodney Scruggs
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Patent number: 8206347Abstract: A feeding tube device for delivering a substance into a stomach of a patient. The feeding tube may include an overlapping segment integrally formed with and extending from the distal end of the feeding tube, and an inflation lumen defined within the feeding tube. The overlapping segment may surround at least a portion of the distal end of the feeding tube to form a balloon structure in communication with the inflation lumen.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2010Date of Patent: June 26, 2012Assignee: C. R. Bard, Inc.Inventors: Eddie K. Burnside, Bret Hamatake