Patents by Inventor Eugene Mason

Eugene Mason 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).

  • Publication number: 20260174967
    Abstract: Syringes are provided that include a syringe body defining a syringe cavity, a syringe port, and an indicator window, a medication plunger disposed within the syringe cavity and defining a medication chamber in the syringe cavity, a priming indicator comprising a first indicator portion and a second indicator portion, the priming indicator coupled to a plunger shaft of the medication plunger, wherein the priming indicator presents the first indicator portion through the indicator window in an unprimed position and presents the second indicator portion through the indicator window in a primed position, and a saline plunger disposed on the plunger shaft, the saline plunger disposed within the syringe cavity and defining a saline chamber in the syringe cavity. Medication delivery systems and methods to deliver medication via medication delivery systems are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2026
    Publication date: June 25, 2026
    Inventors: Todd ODA, George MANSOUR, Eugene MASON
  • Patent number: 12582776
    Abstract: Syringes are described herein. A syringe includes a syringe body, a first plunger, a biasing member, and a priming indicator. The syringe body defines a syringe cavity, a syringe port, and an indicator window, wherein the syringe port is in fluid communication with the syringe cavity. The first plunger comprises a first plunger shaft extending from the first plunger, the first plunger disposed within the syringe cavity and defining a first chamber in the syringe cavity, wherein the first chamber is in fluid communication with the syringe port. The biasing member couples to the first plunger shaft, wherein the biasing member urges the first plunger from an unprimed position to a primed position toward the syringe port. The priming indicator presents the first indicator portion through the indicator window in the unprimed position and presents the second indicator portion through the indicator window in the primed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2026
    Assignee: CAREFUSION 303, INC.
    Inventors: Todd Oda, George Mansour, Eugene Mason
  • Patent number: 12558481
    Abstract: Valves and medication delivery systems including valves are described herein. A valve includes a valve body and a valve element. The valve body defines a first flow path, a second flow path, and a catheter flow path. The valve element is disposed within the valve body, wherein the valve element is configured to permit fluid communication between the first flow path and the second flow path in a priming position, and is configured to permit fluid communication between the first flow path and the catheter flow path in a dispensing position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2026
    Assignee: CAREFUSION 303, INC.
    Inventors: Todd Oda, George Mansour, Eugene Mason, Dylan Beyhl
  • Publication number: 20250381337
    Abstract: Syringe control assemblies are described herein. A syringe control assembly includes an assembly body, a first syringe, a second syringe, and a pump assembly. The first and second syringes are releasably coupled to a syringe mounting rack of the assembly body. The pump assembly includes a first pump unit and a second pump unit. Each pump unit is in fluid communication with each respective syringe. In a priming configuration, the first pump unit is configured to draw fluid flow from the first syringe cavity and the second pump unit is configured to pump fluid flow into the second syringe cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2025
    Publication date: December 18, 2025
    Inventors: Todd ODA, George MANSOUR, Eugene MASON, Tomas FRAUSTO
  • Publication number: 20250339613
    Abstract: Syringe adapters are provided that include a female connector, a body in fluid communication with the female connector, a male connector in fluid communication with the female connector and the body, the male connector configured to couple with a medical device, a chamber fluidly coupled to and extending outward from the body, wherein a fluid path is formed through the female connector and the body and into the chamber, and wherein a closed system is provided when the syringe is uncoupled from the syringe adapter. Methods of using syringe adapters and fluid delivery systems having syringe adapters are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2025
    Publication date: November 6, 2025
    Inventors: George MANSOUR, Linda EWING, Eugene MASON, Tomas FRAUSTO, Ryan CALLAHAN
  • Patent number: 12403240
    Abstract: Syringe control assemblies are described herein. A syringe control assembly includes an assembly body, a first syringe, a second syringe, and a pump assembly. The first and second syringes are releasably coupled to a syringe mounting rack of the assembly body. The pump assembly includes a first pump unit and a second pump unit. Each pump unit is in fluid communication with each respective syringe. In a priming configuration, the first pump unit is configured to draw fluid flow from the first syringe cavity and the second pump unit is configured to pump fluid flow into the second syringe cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2025
    Assignee: CAREFUSION 303, INC.
    Inventors: Todd Oda, George Mansour, Eugene Mason, Tomas Frausto
  • Patent number: 12397107
    Abstract: A syringe adapter includes a female connector, a body in fluid communication with the female connector, a male connector in fluid communication with the female connector and the body, a passage extending radially through the body and a cannula extending axially through the body and out through the female connector, a first end of the cannula fluidly coupled to an end of the passage disposed within the body. A filter housing containing a filter is fluidly coupled to an end of the passage that is exterior to the body, the filter housing terminating in a vent that is fluidly coupled to the passage. A first fluid path is formed through the cannula, the passage and the vent, and a second fluid path is formed through the female connector, the body, and the male connector, wherein a closed system is provided when the male connector is uncoupled from the medical device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2024
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2025
    Assignee: CAREFUSION 303, INC.
    Inventors: George Mansour, Linda Ewing, Eugene Mason, Tomas Frausto, Ryan Callahan
  • Publication number: 20250222202
    Abstract: A syringe includes a syringe body, a first plunger, a second plunger, and an inner tube. The syringe body defines a syringe cavity and a syringe port, wherein the syringe port is in fluid communication with the syringe cavity. The first plunger is disposed within the syringe cavity and defines a first chamber in the syringe cavity, wherein the first chamber is in fluid communication with the syringe port. The second plunger is disposed within the syringe cavity, the first plunger and the second plunger cooperatively defining a second chamber in the syringe cavity. The inner tube comprises an inner tube lumen, wherein the inner tube and the first plunger shaft lumen of a first plunger shaft define an annulus therebetween, the annulus in fluid communication with a first plunger channel of the first plunger and the annulus permits fluid communication between the syringe port and the first plunger channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2025
    Publication date: July 10, 2025
    Inventors: Todd ODA, George Mansour, Eugene Mason
  • Publication number: 20250170336
    Abstract: Syringes are described herein. A syringe includes a syringe body, a first plunger, a biasing member, and a retention member. The syringe body defines a syringe cavity and a syringe port, wherein the syringe port is in fluid communication with the syringe cavity. The first plunger comprises a first plunger shaft extending from the first plunger, the first plunger disposed within the syringe cavity and defining a first chamber in the syringe cavity, wherein the first chamber is in fluid communication with the syringe port. The biasing member is coupled to the first plunger shaft, wherein the biasing member urges the first plunger to advance toward the syringe port. The retention mechanism prevents the biasing member from advancing the first plunger in an engaged position and permits the biasing member to advance the first plunger in a released position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2025
    Publication date: May 29, 2025
    Inventors: Todd ODA, George Mansour, Eugene MASON
  • Patent number: 12280242
    Abstract: A syringe includes a syringe body, a first plunger, a second plunger, and an inner tube. The syringe body defines a syringe cavity and a syringe port, wherein the syringe port is in fluid communication with the syringe cavity. The first plunger is disposed within the syringe cavity and defines a first chamber in the syringe cavity, wherein the first chamber is in fluid communication with the syringe port. The second plunger is disposed within the syringe cavity, the first plunger and the second plunger cooperatively defining a second chamber in the syringe cavity. The inner tube comprises an inner tube lumen, wherein the inner tube and a first plunger shaft lumen of a first plunger shaft define an annulus therebetween, the annulus in fluid communication with a first plunger channel of the first plunger and the annulus permits fluid communication between the syringe port and the first plunger channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2025
    Assignee: CAREFUSION 303, INC.
    Inventors: Todd Oda, George Mansour, Eugene Mason
  • Publication number: 20250073394
    Abstract: Syringe assemblies are described herein. A syringe assembly includes an assembly housing, a first syringe, a second syringe, and a connecting gear. The first syringe is disposed within the assembly housing. Each plunger is movable within the respective syringe cavity and defines a respective chamber in the respective syringe cavity, wherein the respective chamber is in fluid communication with the respective syringe port, the respective plunger comprising a respective gear rack extending longitudinally along the respective plunger. The connecting gear is rotatably coupled to the assembly housing. The connecting gear is configured to be in meshed engagement with at least one of the first gear rack and the second gear rack of the syringes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2024
    Publication date: March 6, 2025
    Inventors: Todd ODA, George Mansour, Eugene Mason, Tomas Frausto, Dylan Beyhl
  • Patent number: 12220562
    Abstract: Syringes are described herein. A syringe includes a syringe body, a first plunger, a biasing member, and a retention member. The syringe body defines a syringe cavity and a syringe port, wherein the syringe port is in fluid communication with the syringe cavity. The first plunger comprises a first plunger shaft extending from the first plunger, the first plunger disposed within the syringe cavity and defining a first chamber in the syringe cavity, wherein the first chamber is in fluid communication with the syringe port. The biasing member is coupled to the first plunger shaft, wherein the biasing member urges the first plunger to advance toward the syringe port. The retention mechanism prevents the biasing member from advancing the first plunger in an engaged position and permits the biasing member to advance the first plunger in a released position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2025
    Assignee: CareFusion 303, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd Oda, George Mansour, Eugene Mason
  • Patent number: 12168117
    Abstract: Syringe assemblies are described herein. A syringe assembly includes an assembly housing, a first syringe, a second syringe, and a connecting gear. The first syringe is disposed within the assembly housing. Each plunger is movable within the respective syringe cavity and defines a respective chamber in the respective syringe cavity, wherein the respective chamber is in fluid communication with the respective syringe port, the respective plunger comprising a respective gear rack extending longitudinally along the respective plunger. The connecting gear is rotatably coupled to the assembly housing. The connecting gear is configured to be in meshed engagement with at least one of the first gear rack and the second gear rack of the syringes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2024
    Assignee: CareFusion 303, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd Oda, George Mansour, Eugene Mason, Tomas Frausto, Dylan Beyhl
  • Publication number: 20240401710
    Abstract: A check valve includes a housing that includes an inlet port, an outlet port, and a valve chamber. The inlet port extends from a ceiling of the valve chamber to an outer surface of the housing. The outlet port extends from a floor of the valve chamber to the outer surface of the housing. The check valve further includes a valve member supported within the chamber. The valve includes a valve head. When an upstream pressure is applied to the valve, the valve head is configured to deflect away from the ceiling of the valve chamber and unseal the inlet port. When a downstream pressure is applied to the valve, the valve head is configured to deflect away from the floor of the valve chamber and seal the inlet port such that the valve head conforms to a shape of the ceiling of the valve chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2024
    Publication date: December 5, 2024
    Inventors: Eugene MASON, George MANSOUR
  • Patent number: 12128206
    Abstract: A disclosed antimicrobial medical device includes a fluid transfer device configured to couple between a patient and a fluid reservoir, a fluid pathway extending through the fluid transfer device, a first electrode coupled to the fluid transfer device, and a second electrode coupled to the fluid transfer device and spaced apart from the first electrode. The first electrode includes a first conductive material and the second electrode includes a second conductive material different from the first conductive material. The second electrode is configured to form a galvanic cell with the first electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2024
    Assignee: CAREFUSION 303, INC.
    Inventors: Eugene Mason, George Mansour
  • Patent number: 12109396
    Abstract: A dual-chamber syringe may include an end wall and a primary plunger. The primary plunger may include a primary stopper. The primary stopper may form a primary chamber with the end wall. A secondary plunger may be in mechanical association with the primary plunger. The secondary plunger may include a secondary stopper. The secondary stopper may form a secondary chamber with the primary stopper. A primary nozzle may extend from the end wall and may be in fluid communication with the primary chamber. A secondary nozzle may extend from the end wall and may be in fluid communication with the secondary chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignee: CareFusion 303, Inc.
    Inventors: George Mansour, Eugene Mason, Ryan Callahan, Todd Oda, Wesley Underwood, Adel Shams, Dylan Beyhl, Seyed Salehi Borojerdi
  • Patent number: 12098774
    Abstract: A check valve includes a housing that includes an inlet port, an outlet port, and a valve chamber. The inlet port extends from a ceiling of the valve chamber to an outer surface of the housing. The outlet port extends from a floor of the valve chamber to the outer surface of the housing. The check valve further includes a valve member supported within the chamber. The valve includes a valve head. When an upstream pressure is applied to the valve, the valve head is configured to deflect away from the ceiling of the valve chamber and unseal the inlet port. When a downstream pressure is applied to the valve, the valve head is configured to deflect away from the floor of the valve chamber and seal the inlet port such that the valve head conforms to a shape of the ceiling of the valve chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Assignee: CAREFUSION 303, INC.
    Inventors: Eugene Mason, George Mansour
  • Publication number: 20240298970
    Abstract: An physiological measurement device provides a device body having a base, legs extending from the base and an optical housing disposed at ends of the legs opposite the base. An optical assembly is disposed in the housing. The device body is flexed so as to position the housing over a tissue site. The device body is unflexed so as to attach the housing to the tissue site and position the optical assembly to illuminate the tissue site. The optical assembly is configured to transmit optical radiation into tissue site tissue and receive the optical radiation after attenuation by pulsatile blood flow within the tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2024
    Publication date: September 12, 2024
    Inventors: Yassir Abdul-Hafiz, Ammar Al-Ali, Kevin Forrest, Eugene Mason, John Schmidt, Virginia Thanh Ta
  • Publication number: 20240252746
    Abstract: A syringe adapter includes a female connector, a body in fluid communication with the female connector, a male connector in fluid communication with the female connector and the body, a passage extending radially through the body and a cannula extending axially through the body and out through the female connector, a first end of the cannula fluidly coupled to an end of the passage disposed within the body. A filter housing containing a filter is fluidly coupled to an end of the passage that is exterior to the body, the filter housing terminating in a vent that is fluidly coupled to the passage. A first fluid path is formed through the cannula, the passage and the vent, and a second fluid path is formed through the female connector, the body, and the male connector, wherein a closed system is provided when the male connector is uncoupled from the medical device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2024
    Publication date: August 1, 2024
    Inventors: George MANSOUR, Linda EWING, Eugene MASON, Tomas FRAUSTO, Ryan CALLAHAN
  • Publication number: 20240172996
    Abstract: An physiological measurement device provides a device body having a base, legs extending from the base and an optical housing disposed at ends of the legs opposite the base. An optical assembly is disposed in the housing. The device body is flexed so as to position the housing over a tissue site. The device body is unflexed so as to attach the housing to the tissue site and position the optical assembly to illuminate the tissue site. The optical assembly is configured to transmit optical radiation into tissue site tissue and receive the optical radiation after attenuation by pulsatile blood flow within the tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2023
    Publication date: May 30, 2024
    Inventors: Yassir Abdul-Hafiz, Ammar Al-Ali, Kevin Forrest, Eugene Mason, John Schmidt, Virginia Thanh Ta