Patents by Inventor George Ioakimedes

George Ioakimedes 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).

  • Training prosthetic for self-cannulation training
    Patent number: 11972697
    Abstract: A simulated cannula for a self-cannulation training system is provided. The simulated cannula includes a coupler that houses an LED light source and includes an electrical conductor and an optical fiber extending therefrom. The coupler can couple to a off-the-shelf cannula that can be easily modified for such purpose. The training system also includes a cannulation pad, a control unit, and first and second indicators. The control unit can include a rechargeable battery. The first indicator is activated when the cannula needle electrically completes the cannulation electrical circuit. The second indicator is activated when the cannula needle infiltrates or bypasses the simulated access and completes the infiltration electrical circuit. Methods of training a patient for self-cannulation, using the simulated cannula and training systems, are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE HOLDINGS, INC.
    Inventors: Samuel Trevino, Daniel L. Sloat, George Ioakimedes
  • Training Prosthetic for Self-Cannulation Training
    Publication number: 20220230562
    Abstract: A simulated cannula for a self-cannulation training system is provided. The simulated cannula includes a coupler that houses an LED light source and includes an electrical conductor and an optical fiber extending therefrom. The coupler can couple to a off-the-shelf cannula that can be easily modified for such purpose. The training system also includes a cannulation pad, a control unit, and first and second indicators. The control unit can include a rechargeable battery. The first indicator is activated when the cannula needle electrically completes the cannulation electrical circuit. The second indicator is activated when the cannula needle infiltrates or bypasses the simulated access and completes the infiltration electrical circuit. Methods of training a patient for self-cannulation, using the simulated cannula and training systems, are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2022
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Applicant: Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Samuel Trevino, Daniel L. Sloat, George Ioakimedes