Patents by Inventor James Bowen Stiehl

James Bowen Stiehl 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: 11458243
    Abstract: A medical device is provided for irrigation of a patient wound site. The device contains a tube having a proximal portion adapted to receive an irrigation solution, a distal portion having a nozzle and an intermediate portion for transporting the solution. The tube has a barrel portion that may be manipulated by a user to position the device relative to the wound site. A distinctive nozzle has a body formed with a distally leading channel presenting a semispherical first spatial conformation and a proximally leading opening formed in the body presenting a second spatial conformation intersecting the semispherical terminus. This geometry, derived from principles of flow mechanics discussed herein, defines what will be described as an “effective diameter” of the nozzle. An assembly and system utilizing the device am also disclosed. The invention utilizes a fluid-isolating durable peristaltic pump for a continuous flow of irrigation solution, along with a single use tube set that embodies the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Inventors: James Bowen Stiehl, Kurt R. Stiehl
  • Publication number: 20220265916
    Abstract: A medical device is provided for irrigation of a patient wound site. The device contains a tube having a proximal portion adapted to receive an irrigation solution, a distal portion having a nozzle and an intermediate portion for transporting the solution. The tube has a barrel portion that may be manipulated by a user to position the device relative to the wound site. A distinctive nozzle has a body formed with a distally leading channel presenting a semispherical first spatial conformation and a proximally leading opening formed in the body presenting a second spatial conformation intersecting the semispherical terminus. This geometry, derived from principles of flow mechanics discussed herein, defines what will be described as an “effective diameter” of the nozzle. An assembly and system utilizing the device am also disclosed. The invention utilizes a fluid-isolating durable peristaltic pump for a continuous flow of irrigation solution, along with a single use tube set that embodies the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2022
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Inventors: James Bowen Stiehl, Kurt R. Stiehl
  • Patent number: 11351296
    Abstract: A medical device is provided for irrigation of a patient wound site. The device contains a tube having a proximal portion adapted to receive an irrigation solution, a distal portion having a nozzle and an intermediate portion for transporting the solution. The tube has a barrel portion that may be manipulated by a user to position the device relative to the wound site. A distinctive nozzle has a body formed with a distally leading channel presenting a semispherical first spatial conformation and a proximally leading opening formed in the body presenting a second spatial conformation intersecting the semispherical terminus. This geometry, derived from principles of flow mechanics discussed herein, defines what will be described as an “effective diameter” of the nozzle. An assembly and system utilizing the device are also disclosed. The invention utilizes a fluid-isolating durable peristaltic pump for a continuous flow of irrigation solution, along with a single use tube set that embodies the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Inventors: James Bowen Stiehl, Kurt R. Stiehl
  • Publication number: 20210227952
    Abstract: A wound care kit is disclosed. The wound care kit includes a rotary brush configured to engage a wound; a fluid delivery device configured to deliver fluid to the wound, and a control unit configured to control the spin rate of the rotary brush.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: James Bowen Stiehl, Kurt R. Stiehl
  • Publication number: 20200261641
    Abstract: A medical device is provided for irrigation of a patient wound site. The device contains a tube having a proximal portion adapted to receive an irrigation solution, a distal portion having a nozzle and an intermediate portion for transporting the solution. The tube has a barrel portion that may be manipulated by a user to position the device relative to the wound site. A distinctive nozzle has a body formed with a distally leading channel presenting a semispherical first spatial conformation and a proximally leading opening formed in the body presenting a second spatial conformation intersecting the semispherical terminus. This geometry, derived from principles of flow mechanics discussed herein, defines what will be described as an “effective diameter” of the nozzle. An assembly and system utilizing the device are also disclosed. The invention utilizes a fluid-isolating durable peristaltic pump for a continuous flow of irrigation solution, along with a single use tube set that embodies the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2018
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventors: James Bowen Stiehl, Kurt R. Stiehl
  • Patent number: D861860
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Inventor: James Bowen Stiehl