Patents by Inventor James D. Bruner

James D. Bruner 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).

  • Pressure indicators for inflatable cuff-type catheters
    Patent number: 4266550
    Abstract: Inflatable cuff-type catheters, e.g., endotracheal and tracheotomy tubes, with cuff pressure indicators are provided. One indicator means comprises an expandable chamber with an open-ended spring about the mid-section of the chamber. As the chamber expands, the spring also expands to indicate the gas pressure in the cuff.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 1979
    Date of Patent: May 12, 1981
    Inventor: James D. Bruner
  • Pressure indicators for inflatable cuff-type catheters
    Patent number: 4185638
    Abstract: Inflatable cuff-type catheters, e.g., endotracheal and tracheotomy tubes, with cuff pressure indicators are provided. One indicator comprises an expandable chamber with an open-ended spring about the mid-section of the chamber. As the chamber expands, the spring also expands to indicate the gas pressure in the cuff.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 1977
    Date of Patent: January 29, 1980
    Assignee: Sandoz, Inc.
    Inventor: James D. Bruner
  • Pressure indicators for inflatable cuff-type catheters
    Patent number: 4016885
    Abstract: Inflatable cuff-type catheters, e.g., endotracheal and tracheotomy tubes, with cuff pressure indicators are provided. One indicator means comprises an expandable chamber with an open-ended spring about the mid-section of the chamber. As the chamber expands, the spring also expands to indicate the gas pressure in the cuff.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1975
    Date of Patent: April 12, 1977
    Assignee: Sandoz, Inc.
    Inventor: James D. Bruner