Patents by Inventor Jeffrey S. Burkett

Jeffrey S. Burkett 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).

  • Method for feeding with a tube
    Patent number: 6960199
    Abstract: A feeding tube medical apparatus having a catheter head and catheter that allows easy insertion and removal of the catheter within a patient needing enteral feeding. The invention also relates to a method for easy insertion and removal of the catheter. The catheter has a slim profile, a balloon bolster, and a tapered guide tube that promote easy insertion of the catheter down a patient's mouth and into his or her stomach. In addition, the catheter head, containing ports for feeding, medicating, and filling the balloon bolster, is removably connected to the catheter so that it need not be inserted through the patient along with the catheter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2005
    Assignee: J&R Medical Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey S. Burkett, Raymond F. Georgen
  • Feeding tube device and method
    Patent number: 6582395
    Abstract: A feeding tube medical apparatus having a catheter head and catheter that allows easy insertion and removal of the catheter within a patient needing enteral feeding. The invention also relates to a method for easy insertion and removal of the catheter. The catheter has a slim profile, a balloon bolster, and a tapered guide tube that promote easy insertion of the catheter down a patient's mouth and into his or her stomach. In addition, the catheter head, containing ports for feeding, medicating, and filling the balloon bolster, is removably connected to the catheter so that it need not be inserted through the patient along with the catheter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Assignee: J & R Medical Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey S. Burkett, Raymond F. Georgen