Patents by Inventor Gregory L. Brimhall

Gregory L. Brimhall 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).

  • Valved blunt cannula injection site
    Patent number: 5242393
    Abstract: An infusion site for infusing fluids into a patient is disclosed. The infusion site has a housing which supports a pre-slit resealable septum which is held in radial compression in the housing. The septum is opened by the insertion of a cannula. The housing also accommodates a valve which is held in tension in the housing and is opened by the insertion of the cannula into the septum.The valve is closed when the cannula is withdrawn. The septum and valve are linked by an elastic member which interacts with the cannula to open and close the valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1993
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Gregory L. Brimhall, Christopher P. Steinman, Timothy J. Erskine