Patents by Inventor John W. Rodriguez

John W. Rodriguez 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).

  • Publication number: 20240105331
    Abstract: A medical diagnostic kit are described. In one example, a medical diagnostic kit includes a container, and a plurality of medical diagnostic test kits located within the container. Each of the plurality of medical diagnostic test kits can include equipment necessary to perform a particular self-administered medical diagnostic test. The plurality of medical diagnostic test kits can include at least a first medical diagnostic kit adapted to facilitate user completion of a first medical diagnostic test and a second medical diagnostic kit adapted to facilitate user completion of a second medical diagnostic test different from the first medical diagnostic test. The container can include a machine-readable code located on an external surface of the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Michael W. Ferro, Sam Miller, Colman Thomas Bryant, Zachary Carl Nienstedt, Marco Magistri, Adam Charles Carlson, Igor Javier Rodriguez, James Thomas Heising, John Ray Permenter
  • Patent number: 9125657
    Abstract: One embodiment of the apparatus comprises a housing with a sheath portion projecting distally therefrom. The sheath portion has a sheath with a lumen, and a bearing surface in the sheath lumen or aligned with the sheath lumen, and located at or near a distal end of the sheath. The implant is at least partially positioned in the apparatus, and comprises an implant body and a tether connected to the implant body. The tether extends from the implant body distally within the sheath portion and around the bearing surface, where the tether changes direction, and extends back proximally from the bearing surface along and within the sheath portion. The apparatus is configured to move the first tether portion proximally and thereby draw the implant body distally along and within the sheath lumen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Miranda M. Ray, Hoa D. Nguyen, John W. Rodriguez
  • Patent number: 8968353
    Abstract: A method of treating a hollow anatomical structure of a patient comprises implanting a bioabsorbable fibrous body in a hollow anatomical structure. The body is secured in the hollow anatomical structure to limit migration of the body within the hollow anatomical structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Anna G. Prestezog, Michael S. Mirizzi, Halil I. Karabey, John W. Rodriguez, Russell B. Thompson
  • Patent number: 8715333
    Abstract: One embodiment of the apparatus comprises a housing with a sheath portion projecting distally therefrom. The sheath portion has a sheath with a lumen, and a bearing surface in the sheath lumen or aligned with the sheath lumen, and located at or near a distal end of the sheath. The implant is at least partially positioned in the apparatus, and comprises an implant body and a tether connected to the implant body. The tether extends from the implant body distally within the sheath portion and around the bearing surface, where the tether changes direction, and extends back proximally from the bearing surface along and within the sheath portion. The apparatus is configured to move the first tether portion proximally and thereby draw the implant body distally along and within the sheath lumen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Miranda M. Ray, Hoa D. Nguyen, John W. Rodriguez
  • Patent number: 8512390
    Abstract: One embodiment of the apparatus comprises a housing with a sheath portion projecting distally therefrom. The sheath portion has a sheath with a lumen, and a bearing surface in the sheath lumen or aligned with the sheath lumen, and located at or near a distal end of the sheath. The implant is at least partially positioned in the apparatus, and comprises an implant body and a tether connected to the implant body. The tether extends from the implant body distally within the sheath portion and around the bearing surface, where the tether changes direction, and extends back proximally from the bearing surface along and within the sheath portion. The apparatus is configured to move the first tether portion proximally and thereby draw the implant body distally along and within the sheath lumen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Miranda M. Ray, Hoa D. Nguyen, John W. Rodriguez
  • Patent number: 8333786
    Abstract: A method of treating a vein comprises accessing a vein at an access point spaced from a sapheno-femoral junction. A bioabsorbable fibrous body is implanted into the vein through the access point. The body is moved in the vein toward the sapheno-femoral junction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Michael S. Mirizzi, Anna G. Prestezog, Halil I. Karabey, John W. Rodriguez
  • Patent number: 8333201
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method and apparatus of contraception. The apparatus can include an implant sized for insertion into a fallopian tube. The implant can comprise a plurality of loose, bulked fibers. The fibers can be formed from one or more bioabsorbable materials, for example, the method can include inserting the implant into a fallopian tube and occluding the fallopian tube with the implant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Halil I. Karabey, Anna G. Prestezog, Michael S. Mirizzi, John W. Rodriguez
  • Publication number: 20120289990
    Abstract: An apparatus for treating a hollow anatomical structure comprises an implant sized for insertion into a hollow anatomical structure. The implant comprises a plurality of loose, bulked fibers. The fibers are formed from one or more bioabsorbable materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2012
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Applicant: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP
    Inventors: Halil I. Karabey, Anna G. Prestezog, Michael S. Mirizzi, Brian Farley, John W. Rodriguez, Russell B. Thompson
  • Publication number: 20120277756
    Abstract: One embodiment of the apparatus comprises a housing with a sheath portion projecting distally therefrom. The sheath portion has a sheath with a lumen, and a bearing surface in the sheath lumen or aligned with the sheath lumen, and located at or near a distal end of the sheath. The implant is at least partially positioned in the apparatus, and comprises an implant body and a tether connected to the implant body. The tether extends from the implant body distally within the sheath portion and around the bearing surface, where the tether changes direction, and extends back proximally from the bearing surface along and within the sheath portion. The apparatus is configured to move the first tether portion proximally and thereby draw the implant body distally along and within the sheath lumen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2011
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Applicant: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP
    Inventors: Miranda M. Ray, Hoa D. Nguyen, John W. Rodriguez
  • Patent number: 8262695
    Abstract: An apparatus for treating a hollow anatomical structure comprises an implant sized for insertion into a hollow anatomical structure. The implant comprises a plurality of loose, bulked fibers. The fibers are formed from one or more bioabsorbable materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LP
    Inventors: Halil I. Karabey, Anna G. Prestezog, Michael S. Mirizzi, Brian Farley, John W. Rodriguez, Russell B. Thompson
  • Publication number: 20120029557
    Abstract: A method of treating a hollow anatomical structure of a patient comprises implanting a bioabsorbable fibrous body in a hollow anatomical structure. The body is secured in the hollow anatomical structure to limit migration of the body within the hollow anatomical structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2011
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Inventors: Anna G. Prestezog, Michael S. Mirizzi, Halil I. Karabey, John W. Rodriguez, Russell B. Thompson
  • Publication number: 20110313506
    Abstract: One embodiment of the apparatus comprises a housing with a sheath portion projecting distally therefrom. The sheath portion has a sheath with a lumen, and a bearing surface in the sheath lumen or aligned with the sheath lumen, and located at or near a distal end of the sheath. The implant is at least partially positioned in the apparatus, and comprises an implant body and a tether connected to the implant body. The tether extends from the implant body distally within the sheath portion and around the bearing surface, where the tether changes direction, and extends back proximally from the bearing surface along and within the sheath portion. The apparatus is configured to move the first tether portion proximally and thereby draw the implant body distally along and within the sheath lumen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2011
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Applicant: Tyco Healthcare Group LP
    Inventors: Miranda M. Ray, Hoa D. Nguyen, John W. Rodriguez
  • Publication number: 20110313507
    Abstract: One embodiment of the apparatus comprises a housing with a sheath portion projecting distally therefrom. The sheath portion has a sheath with a lumen, and a bearing surface in the sheath lumen or aligned with the sheath lumen, and located at or near a distal end of the sheath. The implant is at least partially positioned in the apparatus, and comprises an implant body and a tether connected to the implant body. The tether extends from the implant body distally within the sheath portion and around the bearing surface, where the tether changes direction, and extends back proximally from the bearing surface along and within the sheath portion. The apparatus is configured to move the first tether portion proximally and thereby draw the implant body distally along and within the sheath lumen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2011
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Applicant: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP
    Inventors: Miranda M. Ray, Hoa D. Nguyen, John W. Rodriguez
  • Publication number: 20110259343
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method and apparatus of contraception. The apparatus can include an implant sized for insertion into a fallopian tube. The implant can comprise a plurality of loose, bulked fibers. The fibers can be formed from one or more bioabsorbable materials, for example, the method can include inserting the implant into a fallopian tube and occluding the fallopian tube with the implant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2011
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Inventors: Halil I. Karabey, Anna G. Prestezog, Michael S. Mirizzi, John W. Rodriguez
  • Patent number: 8011370
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method and apparatus of contraception. The apparatus can include an implant sized for insertion into a fallopian tube. The implant can comprise a plurality of loose, bulked fibers. The fibers can be formed from one or more bioabsorbable materials, for example, the method can include inserting the implant into a fallopian tube and occluding the fallopian tube with the implant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LP
    Inventors: Halil I. Karabey, Anna G. Prestezog, Michael S. Mirizzi, John W. Rodriguez
  • Publication number: 20110172695
    Abstract: A method of treating a vein comprises accessing a vein at an access point spaced from a sapheno-femoral junction. A bioabsorbable fibrous body is implanted into the vein through the access point. The body is moved in the vein toward the sapheno-femoral junction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2010
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicant: Tyco Healthcare Group, L.P.
    Inventors: Michael S. Mirizzi, Anna G. Prestezog, Halil I. Karabey, John W. Rodriguez
  • Patent number: 7972354
    Abstract: A method of treating a hollow anatomical structure of a patient comprises implanting a bioabsorbable fibrous body in a hollow anatomical structure. The body is secured in the hollow anatomical structure to limit migration of the body within the hollow anatomical structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LP
    Inventors: Anna G. Prestezog, Michael S. Mirizzi, Halil I. Karabey, John W. Rodriguez, Russell B. Thompson
  • Publication number: 20090159088
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method and apparatus of contraception. The apparatus can include an implant sized for insertion into a fallopian tube. The implant can comprise a plurality of loose, bulked fibers. The fibers can be formed from one or more bioabsorbable materials, for example, the method can include inserting the implant into a fallopian tube and occluding the fallopian tube with the implant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2008
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Inventors: Halil I. Karabey, Anna G. Prestezog, Michael S. Mirizzi, John W. Rodriguez