Patents by Inventor Gerry A. Arambula
Gerry A. Arambula 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: 20220062538Abstract: There is provided a guard for an intravenous adaptor. The guard comprises a polymer sheet formed of a polymer film, the polymer sheet having left, right and middle portions; tear lines within the polymer sheet, located on either side of the central extent of the middle portion; a pull strip extending lengthwise, generally parallel to the central extent and positioned between the tear lines; and an adhesive applied to a periphery of the polymer sheet and over the ends of the pull strip, the tear lines penetrating through the adhesive. The left and right portions of the polymer sheet are arranged to be folded onto each other to form a folded polymer sheet adhered by the adhesive to define a pocket, which is openable by tearing the folded polymer sheet and adhesive along the tear lines.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2020Publication date: March 3, 2022Applicant: Covalon Technologies Ltd.Inventors: Sharon Tomlinson, Mark Ford, Karl Frosh, Gerry Arambula
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Patent number: 10660798Abstract: A protective device configured in accordance with a particular embodiment includes a cover including a first region that extends over a vulnerable site on a patient and a second region that extends over an area on the patient peripheral to the vulnerable site. The first region of the cover is at least generally impermeable to liquid water. The device further includes an adhesive film and a liquid-absorbing element. The adhesive film is configured to form an adhesive bond between the second region of the cover and the patient. The bond has an inner edge portion positioned toward the vulnerable site and an outer edge portion positioned away from the vulnerable site. The liquid-absorbing element is configured to absorb liquid contamination at the outer edge portion of the bond and/or liquid contamination approaching the outer edge portion of the bond when the cover is operably positioned on the patient.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2017Date of Patent: May 26, 2020Assignee: COVALON TECHNOLOGIES AG LTD.Inventors: Art Seguin, Gerry Arambula
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Publication number: 20180008472Abstract: A protective device configured in accordance with a particular embodiment includes a cover including a first region that extends over a vulnerable site on a patient and a second region that extends over an area on the patient peripheral to the vulnerable site. The first region of the cover is at least generally impermeable to liquid water. The device further includes an adhesive film and a liquid-absorbing element. The adhesive film is configured to form an adhesive bond between the second region of the cover and the patient. The bond has an inner edge portion positioned toward the vulnerable site and an outer edge portion positioned away from the vulnerable site. The liquid-absorbing element is configured to absorb liquid contamination at the outer edge portion of the bond and/or liquid contamination approaching the outer edge portion of the bond when the cover is operably positioned on the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2017Publication date: January 11, 2018Inventors: Art Seguin, Gerry Arambula
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Patent number: 9724242Abstract: A protective device configured in accordance with a particular embodiment includes a cover including a first region that extends over a vulnerable site on a patient and a second region that extends over an area on the patient peripheral to the vulnerable site. The first region of the cover is at least generally impermeable to liquid water. The device further includes an adhesive film and a liquid-absorbing element. The adhesive film is configured to form an adhesive bond between the second region of the cover and the patient. The bond has an inner edge portion positioned toward the vulnerable site and an outer edge portion positioned away from the vulnerable site. The liquid-absorbing element is configured to absorb liquid contamination at the outer edge portion of the bond and/or liquid contamination approaching the outer edge portion of the bond when the cover is operably positioned on the patient.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2014Date of Patent: August 8, 2017Assignee: Cenorin, LLCInventors: Art Seguin, Gerry Arambula
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Publication number: 20140296763Abstract: A protective device configured in accordance with a particular embodiment includes a cover including a first region that extends over a vulnerable site on a patient and a second region that extends over an area on the patient peripheral to the vulnerable site. The first region of the cover is at least generally impermeable to liquid water. The device further includes an adhesive film and a liquid-absorbing element. The adhesive film is configured to form an adhesive bond between the second region of the cover and the patient. The bond has an inner edge portion positioned toward the vulnerable site and an outer edge portion positioned away from the vulnerable site. The liquid-absorbing element is configured to absorb liquid contamination at the outer edge portion of the bond and/or liquid contamination approaching the outer edge portion of the bond when the cover is operably positioned on the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2014Publication date: October 2, 2014Applicant: CENORIN, LLCInventors: Art Seguin, Gerry Arambula
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Publication number: 20100018536Abstract: A suction device includes an elongated suction tube having a suction tip at a distal end thereof, and a proximal end that is connectable to a suction source. A collar is slidable along the suction tube from a retracted position to a deployed position. A sleeve is provided having a proximal end fixed relative to the proximal end of the suction tube, and a distal end configured with the collar so as to move therewith and cover the suction tube in the deployed position of the collar. A wiper seal is contained within collar in sliding frictional engagement around the suction tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2009Publication date: January 28, 2010Applicant: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.Inventors: Adrienne A. Hershey, Gerry Arambula, Scott M. Teixeira, Mike Sleva
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Patent number: 7625207Abstract: A suction device includes an elongated suction tube having a suction tip at a distal end thereof, and a proximal end that is connectable to a suction source. A collar is slidable along the suction tube from a retracted position to a deployed position. A sleeve is provided having a proximal end fixed relative to the proximal end of the suction tube, and a distal end configured with the collar so as to move therewith and cover the suction tube in the deployed position of the collar. A wiper seal is contained within collar in sliding frictional engagement around the suction tube.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2006Date of Patent: December 1, 2009Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Adrienne A. Hershey, Gerry Arambula, Scott M. Teixeira, Mike Sleva
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Publication number: 20080145815Abstract: A suction device includes an elongated suction tube having a suction tip at a distal end thereof, and a proximal end that is connectable to a suction source. A collar is slidable along the suction tube from a retracted position to a deployed position. A sleeve is provided having a proximal end fixed relative to the proximal end of the suction tube, and a distal end configured with the collar so as to move therewith and cover the suction tube in the deployed position of the collar. A wiper seal is contained within collar in sliding frictional engagement around the suction tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2006Publication date: June 19, 2008Inventors: Adrienne A. Hershey, Gerry Arambula, Scott M. Teixeira, Mike Sleva
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Publication number: 20080145816Abstract: A suction device includes an elongated suction tube having a suction tip at a distal end thereof, and a proximal end that is connectable to a suction source. A collar is slidable along the suction tube from a retracted position to a deployed position. A sleeve is provided having a proximal end fixed relative to the proximal end of the suction tube, and a distal end configured with the collar so as to move therewith and cover the suction tube in the deployed position of the collar. An ergonomic handle member is provided for connecting the suction tube to a suction source. An optional wiper seal is contained within collar in sliding frictional engagement around the suction tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2007Publication date: June 19, 2008Inventors: Adrienne A. Hershey, Gerry Arambula, James V. Fisher, Bobby D. Jones, Edward B. Madsen, Scott M. Teixeira
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Patent number: 5735271Abstract: Apparatus and methods are disclosed by which a closed ventilating system accommodates multiple access to the respiratory system of an intubated medical patient. Access to the respiratory system is accomplished via one or more access ports through an attached accessory device in order to ventilate the lungs of the patent with gas or gasses, aspirate secretions from the lungs, oxygenate the lungs, visually inspect selected parts of the respiratory system, sample sputum and gasses, sense parameters such as flow rates, pressure, and temperature, flush the respiratory tract with washing solution, and/or administer medication, gasses, and/or lavage. The embodiments of the present invention may have such accessory devices permanently fixed to the adaptor or may be removable and replaceable. Access control means may be provided whereby one or more access ports are selectively aligned with the adaptor in order to allow passage of an attached accessory device therethrough.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 1996Date of Patent: April 7, 1998Assignee: Ballard Medical ProductsInventors: Rick D. Lorenzen, Darrel R. Palmer, William R. Houghton, Gerry A. Arambula, David Theron Van Hooser, Richard C. Lambert, Billy M. Jensen, Gene Stewart
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Patent number: 5730123Abstract: Apparatus and methods are disclosed by which a closed ventilating system accommodates multiple access to the respiratory system of an intubated medical patient without comprising the closed character of the system. Access to the respiratory system through one or more access sites of the closed system apparatus is provided at proximal adapter ports to ventilate the lungs of the patient with gas or gases, to aspirate secretions from the lungs, to oxygenate the lungs to eliminate or reduce residual co.sub.2 therefrom, to visually inspect selected parts of the respiratory system, to sample sputum and gases, to sense parameters such as flow rates, pressure, and temperature, to flush with washing solution, and/or to administer medication, gases, and/or lavage.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 1995Date of Patent: March 24, 1998Assignee: Ballard Medical ProductsInventors: Rick D. Lorenzen, Darrel R. Palmer, William R. Houghton, Gerry A. Arambula, David Theron Van Hooser, Richard C. Lambert, Billy M. Jensen, Gene Stewart