Patents by Inventor Elise Tordella

Elise Tordella 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: 7871387
    Abstract: A compression apparatus is provided that includes a sleeve configured for disposal about a limb. The sleeve includes a first portion defining a first expandable chamber and a second portion defining a second expandable chamber and a third expandable chamber. The second portion includes a connector in fluid communication with a pressurized fluid source and the chambers thereby facilitating fluid communication between the pressurized fluid source and the chambers. The first portion is removable from the second portion. The first portion may be connected to the second portion via a perforated attachment. The sleeve may define at least one ventilation opening. The connector can communicate with the chambers via a tubular pathway. The sleeve may be convertible from a length extending from below a knee to above the knee, to a length extending solely below the knee.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LP
    Inventors: Elise Tordella, Christopher Tesluk, Malcolm Bock
  • Patent number: 7182746
    Abstract: A catheter is provided including a tubular body having a proximal end and a distal end. The body includes a first lumen and a second lumen with a septum disposed therebetween. The proximal end includes a valve and a hub that are integral with the body. The hub includes a first conduit and a second conduit. The valve includes a first port and a second port that are rotatable, about a longitudinal axis of the body, to establish fluid communication between the lumens and the conduits. The distal end of the tubular body may be configured for insertion with a subject. The conduits may be connectable to a medical apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2007
    Assignee: Sherwood Services AG
    Inventors: Brett Haarala, Robert Frechette, Kurt Haggstrom, Scott MacMeans, Elise Tordella
  • Publication number: 20050267400
    Abstract: A catheter is provided including a tubular body having a proximal end and a distal end. The body includes a first lumen and a second lumen with a septum disposed therebetween. The proximal end includes a valve and a hub that are integral with the body. The hub includes a first conduit and a second conduit. The valve includes a first port and a second port that are rotatable, about a longitudinal axis of the body, to establish fluid communication between the lumens and the conduits. The distal end of the tubular body may be configured for insertion with a subject. The conduits may be connectable to a medical apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2005
    Publication date: December 1, 2005
    Inventors: Brett Haarala, Robert Frechette, Kurt Haggstrom, Scott MacMaans, Elise Tordella
  • Publication number: 20050187503
    Abstract: A compression apparatus is provided that includes a sleeve configured for disposal about a limb. The sleeve includes a first portion defining a first expandable chamber and a second portion defining a second expandable chamber and a third expandable chamber. The second portion includes a connector in fluid communication with a pressurized fluid source and the chambers thereby facilitating fluid communication between the pressurized fluid source and the chambers. The first portion is removable from the second portion. The first portion may be connected to the second portion via a perforated attachment. The sleeve may define at least one ventilation opening. The connector can communicate with the chambers via a tubular pathway. The sleeve may be convertible from a length extending from below a knee to above the knee, to a length extending solely below the knee.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2004
    Publication date: August 25, 2005
    Inventors: Elise Tordella, Christopher Tesluk, Malcolm Bock