Patents by Inventor Jim C. Beasley
Jim C. Beasley 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: 20150165170Abstract: A balloon catheter for insertion in a vessel includes a catheter shaft and an inflatable balloon attached to the catheter shaft. Markings along a longitudinal axis of the catheter are provided in an interior of the balloon, such as for measuring a distance within the vessel. A first distance separating a first marking from a second adjacent marking may be different from a second distance separating the second marking from a third adjacent marking. The markings may also be used for ensuring the proper positioning of the balloon and, in particular, the working surface thereof, relative to a treatment area. Related methods are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2013Publication date: June 18, 2015Inventors: Jim C. Beasley, Stephanie Klocke, Abtihal Raji-Kubba, Rob Righi
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Publication number: 20150080716Abstract: A catheter includes a proximal portion designed for residing externally of a patient vasculature and a distal portion having a distal tip designed for placement in a desired position within the patient vasculature. A storage component is embedded in a portion of the catheter, the storage component including a radio-frequency identification (RFID) chip. The RFID chip includes non-volatile memory that is programmable by a RFID encoder. The storage component includes data related to the placement of the distal tip of the catheter in the desired position within the patient vasculature.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2014Publication date: March 19, 2015Inventors: Kelly B. Powers, Jim C. Beasley
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Patent number: 8937630Abstract: A user interface for a sonographic device is disclosed that displays a sonographic image and at least one reference object corresponding to a catheter size. The reference object may be scaled in proportion to the sonographic image. In addition, the user interface may further display a plurality of vertical lines and a plurality of horizontal lines arranged in a grid-like pattern and placed over the sonographic image. The size of both the sonographic image and the at least one reference object may change in proportion to a chosen insertion depth. A display device, a sonographic device and corresponding methods are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2013Date of Patent: January 20, 2015Assignee: C. R. Bard, Inc.Inventors: Jim C. Beasley, Eddie K. Burnside, Rodney Scruggs
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Publication number: 20140358095Abstract: A corporeal drainage system and a method of draining fluid from a bodily cavity. The corporeal drainage system includes a connection tube and a fluid receptacle in fluid communication with the connection tube. The fluid receptacle creates a negative pressure in the system by transitioning from a collapsed configuration to an expanded configuration. The system may include an activation member to initiate transitioning of the fluid receptacle.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2014Publication date: December 4, 2014Inventors: Mark A. Christensen, Steven M. Smith, Jim C. Beasley, Kelly B. Powers
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Publication number: 20140330118Abstract: An assembly for identifying a power injectable vascular access port, including a vascular access port and an identification feature. The port is structured for power injection and includes a housing and a septum together defining a reservoir. A radiographic feature incorporated into the port is perceivable via x-ray following subcutaneous implantation, the radiographic feature identifying the port as suitable for flowing fluid at a fluid flow rate of at least 1 mL/sec therethrough. A structural feature of the port is perceivable via palpation following subcutaneous implantation, the structural feature identifying the port as suitable for accommodating a pressure within the reservoir of at least 35 psi. The identification feature is separated from the port and confirms that the port is both suitable for flowing fluid at a rate of at least 1 mL/sec therethrough and suitable for accommodating a pressure within the reservoir of at least 35 psi.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2014Publication date: November 6, 2014Applicant: C. R. BARD, INC.Inventors: Kelly B. Powers, Jim C. Beasley, Kevin W. Sheetz, Matthew M. Lowe, Eddie K. Burnside, Jay Gerondale
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Patent number: 8814839Abstract: A corporeal drainage system and a method of draining fluid from a bodily cavity. The corporeal drainage system includes a connection tube and a fluid receptacle in fluid communication with the connection tube. The fluid receptacle creates a negative pressure in the system by transitioning from a collapsed configuration to an expanded configuration. The system may include an activation member to initiate transitioning of the fluid receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2012Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: C. R. Bard, Inc.Inventors: Mark A. Christensen, Steven M. Smith, Jim C. Beasley, Kelly B. Powers
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Patent number: 8805478Abstract: Methods of performing a power injection procedure are described. One method includes taking an x-ray of a subcutaneously implanted access port in a patient to determine whether the access port includes a radiographic feature indicating that the access port is suitable for flowing fluid at a rate of at least about 1 milliliter per second through the access port, identifying the indicating radiographic feature on the x-ray, and flowing a fluid through the access port at a rate of at least about 1 milliliter per second.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2009Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: C. R. Bard, Inc.Inventors: Kelly B. Powers, Jim C. Beasley, Kevin W. Sheetz, Jay Gerondale, Guy Rome
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Publication number: 20140100534Abstract: A power-injectable access port, and a method of identifying a subcutaneously implanted power-injectable access port. The power-injectable access port includes a body capturing a septum that covers a cavity defined by the body, and a pattern of protrusions extending from an outer surface of the septum away from the cavity, the pattern of protrusions detectable through palpation to identify the access port as a power-injectable access port.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2013Publication date: April 10, 2014Applicant: C. R. BARD, INC.Inventors: Jim C. Beasley, Eddie K. Burnside, Jay Gerondale, Steven Tallarida, Kelly B. Powers
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Patent number: 8641688Abstract: An assembly for identifying a power injectable vascular access port, including a vascular access port and an identification feature. The port is structured for power injection and includes a housing and a septum together defining a reservoir. A radiographic feature incorporated into the port is perceivable via x-ray following subcutaneous implantation, the radiographic feature identifying the port as suitable for flowing fluid at a fluid flow rate of at least 1 mL/sec therethrough. A structural feature of the port is perceivable via palpation following subcutaneous implantation, the structural feature identifying the port as suitable for accommodating a pressure within the reservoir of at least 35 psi. The identification feature is separated from the port and confirms that the port is both suitable for flowing fluid at a rate of at least 1 mL/sec therethrough and suitable for accommodating a pressure within the reservoir of at least 35 psi.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2013Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Assignee: C. R. Bard, Inc.Inventors: Kelly B. Powers, Jim C. Beasley, Kevin W. Sheetz, Matthew M. Lowe, Eddie K. Burnside, Jay Gerondale
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Patent number: 8608713Abstract: An access port for providing subcutaneous access to a patient, and a method of identifying a subcutaneously implanted access port. The access port includes a body capturing a septum that covers a cavity defined by the body, and a pattern of protrusions extending from an outer surface of the septum away from the cavity, the pattern of protrusions detectable through palpation to identify the access port as a power-injectable port.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2012Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: C. R. Bard, Inc.Inventors: Jim C. Beasley, Eddie K. Burnside, Jay Gerondale, Steven Tallarida, Kelly B. Powers
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Patent number: 8545460Abstract: Assemblies for identifying a power injectable vascular access port are described. One assembly includes a vascular access port, a first identifiable feature, a second identifiable feature, and a third identifiable feature. The first identifiable feature is incorporated into the access port and identifies the access port as suitable for flowing fluid at a fluid flow rate of at least 1 milliliter per second through the access port. The second identifiable feature is incorporated into the access port and identifies the access port as suitable for accommodating a pressure within the cavity of at least 35 psi. The third identifiable feature is separated from the access port and confirms that the implanted access port is both suitable for flowing fluid at a rate of at least 1 milliliter per second through the access port and for accommodating a pressure within the cavity of at least 35 psi.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2006Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignee: C. R. Bard, Inc.Inventors: Jim C. Beasley, Kelly B. Powers
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Publication number: 20130245574Abstract: An assembly for identifying a power injectable vascular access port, including a vascular access port and an identification feature. The port is structured for power injection and includes a housing and a septum together defining a reservoir. A radiographic feature incorporated into the port is perceivable via x-ray following subcutaneous implantation, the radiographic feature identifying the port as suitable for flowing fluid at a fluid flow rate of at least 1 mL/sec therethrough. A structural feature of the port is perceivable via palpation following subcutaneous implantation, the structural feature identifying the port as suitable for accommodating a pressure within the reservoir of at least 35 psi. The identification feature is separated from the port and confirms that the port is both suitable for flowing fluid at a rate of at least 1 mL/sec therethrough and suitable for accommodating a pressure within the reservoir of at least 35 psi.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2013Publication date: September 19, 2013Applicant: C. R. BARD, INC.Inventors: Kelly B. Powers, Jim C. Beasley, Kevin W. Sheetz, Matthew M. Lowe, Eddie K. Burnside, Jay Gerondale
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Publication number: 20130245431Abstract: A user interface for a sonographic device is disclosed that displays a sonographic image and at least one reference object corresponding to a catheter size. The reference object may be scaled in proportion to the sonographic image. In addition, the user interface may further display a plurality of vertical lines and a plurality of horizontal lines arranged in a grid-like pattern and placed over the sonographic image. The size of both the sonographic image and the at least one reference object may change in proportion to a chosen insertion depth. A display device, a sonographic device and corresponding methods are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2013Publication date: September 19, 2013Applicant: C. R. Bard, Inc.Inventors: Jim C. Beasley, Eddie K. Burnside, Rodney Scruggs
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Patent number: 8475417Abstract: Assemblies for identifying a power injectable vascular access port are described. One assembly includes a vascular access port, a first identifiable feature, a second identifiable feature, and a third identifiable feature. The first identifiable feature is incorporated into the access port and identifies the access port as suitable for flowing fluid at a fluid flow rate of at least 1 milliliter per second through the access port. The second identifiable feature is incorporated into the access port and identifies the access port as suitable for accommodating a pressure within the cavity of at least 35 psi. The third identifiable feature is separated from the access port and confirms that the implanted access port is both suitable for flowing fluid at a rate of at least 1 milliliter per second through the access port and for accommodating a pressure within the cavity of at least 35 psi.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2009Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignee: C. R. Bard, Inc.Inventors: Kelly B. Powers, Jim C. Beasley, Kevin W. Sheetz, Matthew M. Lowe, Eddie K. Burnside, Jay Gerondale
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Patent number: 8432417Abstract: A user interface for a sonographic device is disclosed that displays a sonographic image and at least one reference object corresponding to a catheter size. The reference object may be scaled in proportion to the sonographic image. In addition, the user interface may further display a plurality of vertical lines and a plurality of horizontal lines arranged in a grid-like pattern and placed over the sonographic image. The size of both the sonographic image and the at least one reference object may change in proportion to a chosen insertion depth. A display device, a sonographic device and corresponding methods are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2012Date of Patent: April 30, 2013Assignee: C. R. Bard, Inc.Inventors: Jim C. Beasley, Eddie K. Burnside, Rodney Scruggs
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Patent number: 8337475Abstract: A corporeal drainage system including a fluid receptacle. The fluid receptacle in one embodiment is disposable and may be manipulated to generate a negative fluid pressure. The fluid receptacle in another embodiment is reusable and includes features to enable the insertion of a disposable bag therein. A pump may be integral to the fluid receptacle, the pump including a pair of unidirectional check valves. A catheter connection system is described, which facilitates connection between a fluid flow conduit and an implanted catheter. Methods of producing active and passive siphon systems are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2005Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: C. R. Bard, Inc.Inventors: Mark A. Christensen, Steven M. Smith, Jim C. Beasley, Kelly B. Powers
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Publication number: 20120226244Abstract: An access port for providing subcutaneous access to a patient, and a method of identifying a subcutaneously implanted access port. The access port includes a body capturing a septum that covers a cavity defined by the body, and a pattern of protrusions extending from an outer surface of the septum away from the cavity, the pattern of protrusions detectable through palpation to indentify the access port as a power-injectable port.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2012Publication date: September 6, 2012Applicant: C. R. BARD, INC.Inventors: Jim C. Beasley, Eddie K. Burnside, Jay Gerondale, Steven Tallarida, Kelly B. Powers
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Septum including at least one identifiable feature, access ports including same, and related methods
Patent number: 8177762Abstract: A septum for use in access port for providing subcutaneous access to a patient is disclosed. More particularly, a septum including at least one topographical feature configured for identification of the septum is disclosed. An access port including such a septum is also disclosed. In addition, an access port comprising a septum and a means for identification of the septum is disclosed. Also, a method of identifying a subcutaneously implanted access port is disclosed. Specifically, an access port including a septum may be provided and at least one topographical feature of the septum of the access port may be perceived. The subcutaneously implanted access port may be identified in response to perceiving the at least one feature of the septum of the access port.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2005Date of Patent: May 15, 2012Assignee: C. R. Bard, Inc.Inventors: Jim C. Beasley, Eddie K. Burnside, Jay D. Gerondale, Steven J. Tallarida, Kelly B. Powers -
Publication number: 20120046562Abstract: Reconfirmation of the position of a catheter intravascularly placed with the assistance of ECG signals of the patient is disclosed, thus assisting in determination of subsequent catheter displacement within the patient vasculature. In one embodiment a method for reconfirming a position of an indwelling medical device within a body of a patient comprises first placing the medical device within the body of the patient using ECG signals of the patient. A first ECG signal profile relating to an initial position of the indwelling medical device after initial placement of the medical device is stored. A second ECG signal profile relating to the position of the indwelling medical device at a time subsequent to initial placement of the medical device is then acquired. The first ECG signal profile is compared with the second ECG signal profile to determine whether displacement of the indwelling medical device has occurred.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2011Publication date: February 23, 2012Applicant: C. R. BARD, INC.Inventors: Kelly B. Powers, Jim C. Beasley
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Publication number: 20090227951Abstract: Assemblies for identifying a power injectable vascular access port are described. One assembly includes a vascular access port, a first identifiable feature, a second identifiable feature, and a third identifiable feature. The first identifiable feature is incorporated into the access port and identifies the access port as suitable for flowing fluid at a fluid flow rate of at least about 1 milliliter per second through the access port. The second identifiable feature is incorporated into the access port and identifies the access port as suitable for accommodating a pressure within the cavity of at least about 35 psi. The third identifiable feature is separated from the access port and confirms that the implanted access port is both suitable for flowing fluid at a rate of at least about milliliter per second through the access port and for accommodating a pressure within the cavity of at least about 35 psi.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2009Publication date: September 10, 2009Applicant: C. R. Bard, IncInventors: Kelly B. Powers, Jim C. Beasley, Kevin W. Sheetz, Matthew Lowe, Eddie K. Burnside, Jay D. Gerondale