Patents by Inventor Elaine Steinke

Elaine Steinke 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).

  • Antimicrobial hydrochloric acid catheter lock solution and method of use
    Patent number: 10188110
    Abstract: A catheter lock solution includes a hydrochloric acid solution having a concentration of 0.3 Molar to 1.0 Molar. This hydrochloric acid solution may be used to lock a catheter and/or salvage an infected catheter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: Teleflex Medical Incorporated
    Inventors: Nisha Gupta, Elaine Steinke, Joel Rosenblatt
  • Medical Devices Containing Nitroprusside and Antimicrobial Agents
    Publication number: 20160331871
    Abstract: A medical device includes a structure configured for introduction to a vascular system of a patient. The structure including a surface having sodium nitroprusside and silver disposed thereupon. The sodium nitroprusside has a concentration sufficient to reduce thrombosis. To make the medical device, a base material is impregnated with sodium nitroprusside, the medical device is formed from the base material, and the medical device is coated with an antimicrobial agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2016
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Inventors: Nisha Gupta, Joel Rosenblatt, Elaine Steinke
  • ANTIMICROBIAL HYDROCHLORIC ACID CATHETER LOCK SOLUTION AND METHOD OF USE
    Publication number: 20160242420
    Abstract: A catheter lock solution includes a hydrochloric acid solution having a concentration of 0.3 Molar to 1.0 Molar. This hydrochloric acid solution may be used to lock a catheter and/or salvage an infected catheter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2016
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Inventors: NISHA GUPTA, ELAINE STEINKE, JOEL ROSENBLATT
  • Antimicrobial Hydrochloric Acid Catheter Lock Solution and Method of Use
    Publication number: 20150151025
    Abstract: A catheter lock solution includes a hydrochloric acid solution having a concentration of 0.3 Molar to 1.0 Molar. This hydrochloric acid solution may be used to lock a catheter and/or salvage an infected catheter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2015
    Publication date: June 4, 2015
    Inventors: Nisha Gupta, Elaine Steinke, Joel Rosenblatt
  • Antimicrobial hydrochloric acid catheter lock solution and method of use
    Patent number: 8951577
    Abstract: A catheter lock solution includes a hydrochloric acid solution having a concentration of 0.3 Molar to 1.0 Molar. This hydrochloric acid solution may be used to lock a catheter and/or salvage an infected catheter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: Teleflex Medical Incorporated
    Inventors: Nisha Gupta, Elaine Steinke, Joel Rosenblatt
  • Bacteriostatic catheter lock containing glycerol
    Patent number: 8747911
    Abstract: A catheter lock composition for preventing bacterial infection having an effective amount of glycerol and sodium chloride solution. The effective amount of glycerol is between about 35-60% and sodium chloride is in a concentration range between 0.5-0.9%. The composition further includes an anticoagulant and/or an antimicrobial agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Teleflex Medical Incorporated
    Inventors: Nisha Gupta, Elaine Steinke, Erin Peters, Joel Rosenblatt
  • Medical Devices Containing Nitroprusside and Antimicrobial Agents
    Publication number: 20120052185
    Abstract: A medical device includes a structure configured for introduction to a vascular system of a patient. The structure including a surface having sodium nitroprusside and silver disposed thereupon, The sodium nitroprusside has a concentration sufficient to reduce thrombosis. To make the medical device, a base material is impregnated with sodium nitroprusside, the medical device is formed from the base material, and the medical device is coated with an antimicrobial agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2011
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Applicant: Teleflex Medical Incorporated
    Inventors: Nisha Gupta, Joel Rosenblatt, Elaine Steinke
  • ANTIMICROBIAL HYDROCHLORIC ACID CATHETER LOCK SOLUTION AND METHOD OF USE
    Publication number: 20120034319
    Abstract: A catheter lock solution includes a hydrochloric acid solution having a concentration of 0.3 Molar to 1.0 Molar. This hydrochloric acid solution may be used to lock a catheter and/or salvage an infected catheter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2010
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Applicant: Teleflex Medical Incorporated
    Inventors: Nisha Gupta, Elaine Steinke, Joel Rosenblatt
  • MEDICAL DEVICES CONTAINING NITROPRUSSIDE AND ANTIMICROBIAL AGENTS
    Publication number: 20100233288
    Abstract: A medical device includes a structure configured for introduction to a vascular system of a patient. The structure including a surface having sodium nitroprusside and silver disposed thereupon. The sodium nitroprusside has a concentration sufficient to reduce thrombosis. To make the medical device, a base material is impregnated with sodium nitroprusside, the medical device is formed from the base material, and the medical device is coated with an antimicrobial agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2009
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Applicant: Teleflex Medical Incorporated
    Inventors: Nisha Gupta, Joel Rosenblatt, Elaine Steinke
  • Bacteriostatic Catheter Lock Containing Glycerol
    Publication number: 20100191219
    Abstract: A catheter lock composition for preventing bacterial infection having an effective amount of glycerol and sodium chloride solution. The effective amount of glycerol is between about 35-60% and sodium chloride is in a concentration range between 0.5-0.9%. The composition further includes an anticoagulant and/or an antimicrobial agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2010
    Publication date: July 29, 2010
    Applicant: TELEFLEX MEDICAL INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Nisha Gupta, Elaine Steinke, Erin Peters, Joel Rosenblatt