Patents by Inventor Jocelyn C. Michaud
Jocelyn C. Michaud 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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Patent number: 11738173Abstract: A catheter assembly includes a catheter hub defining an interior cavity and a catheter tube extending distally thereof. A rigid actuator is positioned to extend proximally in the interior cavity and support a seal member positioned thereon in the interior cavity. The seal member includes a central membrane, a distal portion, and a proximal portion. An hourglass shaped actuator cavity is formed in the distal portion and receives a barbed end of the actuator. The outer surface of the seal member is in partial circumferential engagement with the catheter hub to define an air path that allows fluid communication between areas of the interior cavity distal and proximal of the seal member. The seal member may be configured for multi-use and include a biasing member that moves the seal member to force the membrane back over the actuator to close the membrane.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2018Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: SMITHS MEDICAL ASD, INC.Inventors: David J. Goral, Christopher D. Roehl, James M. Muskatello, Mahesh Munavalli, Jocelyn C. Michaud
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Publication number: 20230201530Abstract: A catheter assembly includes a catheter hub defining an interior cavity and a catheter tube extending distally thereof. A rigid actuator is positioned to extend proximally in the interior cavity and support a seal member positioned thereon in the interior cavity. The seal member includes a central membrane, a distal portion, and a proximal portion. An hourglass shaped actuator cavity is formed in the distal portion and receives a barbed end of the actuator. The outer surface of the seal member is in partial circumferential engagement with the catheter hub to define an air path that allows fluid communication between areas of the interior cavity distal and proximal of the seal member. The seal member may be configured for multi-use and include a biasing member that moves the seal member to force the membrane back over the actuator to close the membrane.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2023Publication date: June 29, 2023Applicant: SMITHS MEDICAL ASD, INC.Inventors: David J. Goral, Christopher D. Roehl, James M. Muskatello, Mahesh Munavalli, Jocelyn C. Michaud
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Patent number: 11617856Abstract: A catheter assembly includes a catheter hub defining an interior cavity and a catheter tube extending distally thereof. A rigid actuator is positioned to extend proximally in the interior cavity and support a seal member positioned thereon in the interior cavity. The seal member includes a central membrane, a distal portion, and a proximal portion. An hourglass shaped actuator cavity is formed in the distal portion and receives a barbed end of the actuator. The outer surface of the seal member is in partial circumferential engagement with the catheter hub to define an air path that allows fluid communication between areas of the interior cavity distal and proximal of the seal member. The seal member may be configured for multi-use and include a biasing member that moves the seal member to force the membrane back over the actuator to close the membrane.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2018Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.Inventors: David J. Goral, Christopher D. Roehl, James M. Muskatello, Mahesh Munavalli, Jocelyn C. Michaud
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Patent number: 11207495Abstract: A catheter assembly includes a catheter hub defining an interior cavity and a catheter tube extending distally thereof. A rigid actuator is positioned to extend proximally in the interior cavity and support a seal member positioned thereon in the interior cavity. The seal member includes a central membrane, a distal portion, and a proximal portion. An hourglass shaped actuator cavity is formed in the distal portion and receives a barbed end of the actuator. The outer surface of the seal member is in partial circumferential engagement with the catheter hub to define an air path that allows fluid communication between areas of the interior cavity distal and proximal of the seal member. The seal member may be configured for multi-use and include a biasing member that moves the seal member to force the membrane back over the actuator to close the membrane.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2020Date of Patent: December 28, 2021Assignee: SMITHS MEDICAL ASD, INC.Inventors: David J. Goral, Christopher D. Roehl, James M. Muskatello, Mahesh Munavalli, Jocelyn C. Michaud
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Publication number: 20200282178Abstract: A catheter assembly includes a catheter hub defining an interior cavity and a catheter tube extending distally thereof. A rigid actuator is positioned to extend proximally in the interior cavity and support a seal member positioned thereon in the interior cavity. The seal member includes a central membrane, a distal portion, and a proximal portion. An hourglass shaped actuator cavity is formed in the distal portion and receives a barbed end of the actuator. The outer surface of the seal member is in partial circumferential engagement with the catheter hub to define an air path that allows fluid communication between areas of the interior cavity distal and proximal of the seal member. The seal member may be configured for multi-use and include a biasing member that moves the seal member to force the membrane back over the actuator to close the membrane.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2020Publication date: September 10, 2020Applicant: SMITHS MEDICAL ASD, INC.Inventors: David J. Goral, Christopher D. Roehl, James M. Muskatello, Mahesh Munavalli, Jocelyn C. Michaud
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Publication number: 20180361120Abstract: A catheter assembly includes a catheter hub defining an interior cavity and a catheter tube extending distally thereof. A rigid actuator is positioned to extend proximally in the interior cavity and support a seal member positioned thereon in the interior cavity. The seal member includes a central membrane, a distal portion, and a proximal portion. An hourglass shaped actuator cavity is formed in the distal portion and receives a barbed end of the actuator. The outer surface of the seal member is in partial circumferential engagement with the catheter hub to define an air path that allows fluid communication between areas of the interior cavity distal and proximal of the seal member. The seal member may be configured for multi-use and include a biasing member that moves the seal member to force the membrane back over the actuator to close the membrane.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2018Publication date: December 20, 2018Applicant: SMITHS MEDICAL ASD, INC.Inventors: David J. Goral, Christopher D. Roehl, James M. Muskatello, Mahesh Munavalli, Jocelyn C. Michaud
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Publication number: 20180361119Abstract: A catheter assembly includes a catheter hub defining an interior cavity and a catheter tube extending distally thereof. A rigid actuator is positioned to extend proximally in the interior cavity and support a seal member positioned thereon in the interior cavity. The seal member includes a central membrane, a distal portion, and a proximal portion. An hourglass shaped actuator cavity is formed in the distal portion and receives a barbed end of the actuator. The outer surface of the seal member is in partial circumferential engagement with the catheter hub to define an air path that allows fluid communication between areas of the interior cavity distal and proximal of the seal member. The seal member may be configured for multi-use and include a biasing member that moves the seal member to force the membrane back over the actuator to close the membrane.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2018Publication date: December 20, 2018Applicant: SMITHS MEDICAL ASD, INC.Inventors: David J. Goral, Christopher D. Roehl, James M. Muskatello, Mahesh Munavalli, Jocelyn C. Michaud
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Patent number: 10080867Abstract: A catheter assembly includes a catheter hub defining an interior cavity and a catheter tube extending distally thereof. A rigid actuator is positioned to extend proximally in the interior cavity and support a seal member positioned thereon in the interior cavity. The seal member includes a central membrane, a distal portion, and a proximal portion. An hourglass shaped actuator cavity is formed in the distal portion and receives a barbed end of the actuator. The outer surface of the seal member is in partial circumferential engagement with the catheter hub to define an air path that allows fluid communication between areas of the interior cavity distal and proximal of the seal member. The seal member may be configured for multi-use and include a biasing member that moves the seal member to force the membrane back over the actuator to close the membrane.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2016Date of Patent: September 25, 2018Assignee: SMITHS MEDICAL ASD, INC.Inventors: David J. Goral, Christopher D. Roehl, James M. Muskatello, Mahesh Munavalli, Jocelyn C. Michaud
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Patent number: 9545495Abstract: A catheter assembly includes a catheter hub defining an interior cavity and a catheter tube extending distally thereof. A rigid actuator extends proximally in the interior cavity and supports a seal member thereon. The seal member includes a central membrane, a distal portion, and a proximal portion. An hourglass shaped actuator cavity is formed in the distal portion and receives a barbed end of the actuator. The outer surface of the seal member is in partial circumferential engagement with the catheter hub to define an air path that allows fluid communication between areas of the interior cavity distal and proximal of the seal member. A punch tool is provided to form a tri-slit in the membrane of the seal member.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2010Date of Patent: January 17, 2017Assignee: SMITHS MEDICAL ASD, INC.Inventors: David J. Goral, Christopher D. Roehl, James Muskatello, Mahesh Munavalli, Jocelyn C. Michaud, John Wuschner
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Publication number: 20160296724Abstract: A catheter assembly includes a catheter hub defining an interior cavity and a catheter tube extending distally thereof. A rigid actuator is positioned to extend proximally in the interior cavity and support a seal member positioned thereon in the interior cavity. The seal member includes a central membrane, a distal portion, and a proximal portion. An hourglass shaped actuator cavity is formed in the distal portion and receives a barbed end of the actuator. The outer surface of the seal member is in partial circumferential engagement with the catheter hub to define an air path that allows fluid communication between areas of the interior cavity distal and proximal of the seal member. The seal member may be configured for multi-use and include a biasing member that moves the seal member to force the membrane back over the actuator to close the membrane.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2016Publication date: October 13, 2016Applicant: Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.Inventors: David J. Goral, Christopher D. Roehl, James M. Muskatello, Mahesh Munavalli, Jocelyn C. Michaud
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Patent number: 9399116Abstract: A catheter assembly includes a catheter hub defining an interior cavity and a catheter tube extending distally thereof. A rigid actuator is positioned to extend proximally in the interior cavity and support a seal member positioned thereon in the interior cavity. The seal member includes a central membrane, a distal portion, and a proximal portion. An hourglass shaped actuator cavity is formed in the distal portion and receives a barbed end of the actuator. The outer surface of the seal member is in partial circumferential engagement with the catheter hub to define an air path that allows fluid communication between areas of the interior cavity distal and proximal of the seal member. The seal member may be configured for multi-use and include a biasing member that moves the seal member to force the membrane back over the actuator to close the membrane.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2014Date of Patent: July 26, 2016Assignee: SMITHS MEDICAL ASD, INC.Inventors: David J. Goral, Christopher D. Roehl, James M. Muskatello, Mahesh Munavalli, Jocelyn C. Michaud
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Publication number: 20140143999Abstract: A catheter assembly includes a catheter hub defining an interior cavity and a catheter tube extending distally thereof. A rigid actuator is positioned to extend proximally in the interior cavity and support a seal member positioned thereon in the interior cavity. The seal member includes a central membrane, a distal portion, and a proximal portion. An hourglass shaped actuator cavity is formed in the distal portion and receives a barbed end of the actuator. The outer surface of the seal member is in partial circumferential engagement with the catheter hub to define an air path that allows fluid communication between areas of the interior cavity distal and proximal of the seal member. The seal member may be configured for multi-use and include a biasing member that moves the seal member to force the membrane back over the actuator to close the membrane.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2014Publication date: May 29, 2014Applicant: SMTIHS MEDICAL ASD, INC.Inventors: David J. Goral, Christopher D. Roehl, James M. Muskatello, Mahesh Munavalli, Jocelyn C. Michaud
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Patent number: 8652104Abstract: A catheter assembly includes a catheter hub defining an interior cavity and a catheter tube extending distally thereof. A rigid actuator extends proximally in the interior cavity and supports a seal member thereon. The seal member includes a central membrane, a distal portion, and a proximal portion. An hourglass shaped actuator cavity is formed in the distal portion and receives a barbed end of the actuator. The outer surface of the seal member is in partial circumferential engagement with the catheter hub to define an air path that allows fluid communication between areas of the interior cavity distal and proximal of the seal member. A punch tool is provided to form a tri-slit in the membrane of the seal member. The seal member may be configured for multi-use and include a biasing member that moves the seal member to force the membrane back over the actuator to close the membrane.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2011Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.Inventors: David J. Goral, Christopher D. Roehl, James Muskatello, Mahesh Munavalli, Jocelyn C. Michaud
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Publication number: 20110319825Abstract: A catheter assembly includes a catheter hub defining an interior cavity and a catheter tube extending distally thereof. A rigid actuator extends proximally in the interior cavity and supports a seal member thereon. The seal member includes a central membrane, a distal portion, and a proximal portion. An hourglass shaped actuator cavity is formed in the distal portion and receives a barbed end of the actuator. The outer surface of the seal member is in partial circumferential engagement with the catheter hub to define an air path that allows fluid communication between areas of the interior cavity distal and proximal of the seal member. A punch tool is provided to form a tri-slit in the membrane of the seal member. The seal member may be configured for multi-use and include a biasing member that moves the seal member to force the membrane back over the actuator to close the membrane.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2011Publication date: December 29, 2011Applicant: SMITHS MEDICAL ASD, INC.Inventors: David J. Goral, Christopher D. Roehl, James Muskatello, Mahesh Munavalli, Jocelyn C. Michaud
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Publication number: 20110319838Abstract: A catheter assembly includes a catheter hub defining an interior cavity and a catheter tube extending distally thereof. A rigid actuator extends proximally in the interior cavity and supports a seal member thereon. The seal member includes a central membrane, a distal portion, and a proximal portion. An hourglass shaped actuator cavity is formed in the distal portion and receives a barbed end of the actuator. The outer surface of the seal member is in partial circumferential engagement with the catheter hub to define an air path that allows fluid communication between areas of the interior cavity distal and proximal of the seal member. A punch tool is provided to form a tri-slit in the membrane of the seal member.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2010Publication date: December 29, 2011Applicant: SMITHS MEDICAL ASD, INC.Inventors: David J. Goral, Christopher D. Roehl, James Muskatello, Mahesh Munavalli, Jocelyn C. Michaud, John Wuschner