Patents by Inventor Joseph Dee Faram
Joseph Dee Faram 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: 20220080135Abstract: The invention relates to a small-volume jet nebulizer having a unibody housing and an atomizer. The unibody housing includes input and output ports on a nebulizer body with an internal chamber that is widest at the output port. The housing also forms an internal gas inlet. The output port may be sized to fit standard patient interface ports. The nebulizer includes an atomizer that fits over the internal gas inlet. The atomizer includes a siphon, a jet and a baffle set a distance above the jet by arms connected to the siphon.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2020Publication date: March 17, 2022Inventor: Joseph Dee Faram
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Patent number: 10576221Abstract: The invention relates to an internal seal system. The internal seal may be incorporated into a pre-filled, small-volume nebulizer assembly with a T-connector. The small-volume nebulizer may be pre-filled with at least one unit-dose of medicine and hermetically sealed until use by an input port seal and the internal seal. The internal seal may operate as a valve when the assembly is changed into a second configuration.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2019Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignee: Caddo Medical Technologies LLCInventor: Joseph Dee Faram
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Publication number: 20190314584Abstract: The invention relates to an internal seal system. The internal seal may be incorporated into a pre-filled, small-volume nebulizer assembly with a T-connector. The small-volume nebulizer may be pre-filled with at least one unit-dose of medicine and hermetically sealed until use by an input port seal and the internal seal. The internal seal may operate as a valve when the assembly is changed into a second configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2019Publication date: October 17, 2019Applicant: Caddo Medical Technologies LLCInventor: Joseph Dee Faram
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Patent number: 10342935Abstract: The invention relates to an internal seal system. The internal seal may be incorporated into a pre-filled, small-volume nebulizer assembly with a T-connector. The small-volume nebulizer may be pre-filled with at least one unit-dose of medicine and hermetically sealed until use by an input port seal and the internal seal. The internal seal may operate as a valve when the assembly is changed into a second configuration.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2018Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Assignee: Caddo Medical Technologies LLCInventor: Joseph Dee Faram
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Publication number: 20190151572Abstract: The invention relates to an internal seal system. The internal seal may be incorporated into a pre-filled, small-volume nebulizer assembly with a T-connector. The small-volume nebulizer may be pre-filled with at least one unit-dose of medicine and hermetically sealed until use by an input port seal and the internal seal. The internal seal may operate as a valve when the assembly is changed into a second configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2018Publication date: May 23, 2019Applicant: Caddo Medical Technologies LLCInventor: Joseph Dee Faram
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Patent number: 10258758Abstract: The invention relates to a flow controlled valve system. The flow controlled valve may be incorporated into a pre-filled, small-volume nebulizer assembly with a T-connector. The flow controlled valve allows different airflow characteristics in each direction. The flow controlled valve also facilitates breathing physiotherapy by creating different airflow resistances during inhalation and exhalation.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2018Date of Patent: April 16, 2019Assignee: Caddo Medical Technologies LLCInventors: Joseph Dee Faram, Evan Dyer Faram
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Patent number: 10149950Abstract: The invention relates to a small-volume nebulizer that is pre-filled with at least one unit-dose of medicine and hermetically sealed until use. The nebulizer may be sealed at the top with a removable cap that may be detached at the time of use and replaced with a patient connector. Likewise, the nebulizer may be sealed at the bottom with a bottom cap that is replaced with a gas source at the beginning of a therapeutic aerosol treatment.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2017Date of Patent: December 11, 2018Assignee: Caddo Medical Technologies LLCInventor: Joseph Dee Faram
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Publication number: 20180071464Abstract: The invention relates to a small-volume nebulizer that is pre-filled with at least one unit-dose of medicine and hermetically sealed until use. The nebulizer may be sealed at the top with a removable cap that may be detached at the time of use and replaced with a patient connector. Likewise, the nebulizer may be sealed at the bottom with a bottom cap that is replaced with a gas source at the beginning of a therapeutic aerosol treatment.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2017Publication date: March 15, 2018Applicant: Caddo Medical Technologies LLCInventor: Joseph Dee FARAM
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Patent number: 9849254Abstract: The invention relates to a small-volume nebulizer that is pre-filled with at least one unit-dose of medicine and hermetically sealed until use. The nebulizer may be sealed at the top with a removable cap that may be detached at the time of use and replaced with a patient connector. Likewise, the nebulizer may be sealed at the bottom with a bottom cap that is replaced with a gas source at the beginning of a therapeutic aerosol treatment.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2007Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: Caddo Medical Technologies LLCInventor: Joseph Dee Faram
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Patent number: 9566397Abstract: The invention relates to a small-volume nebulizer with a valve system to provide lung physiotherapy during airway therapy with small-volume nebulizers. The valve system may be incorporated into a small-volume nebulizer. The small-volume nebulizer may be pre-filled with at least one unit-dose of medicine and hermetically sealed until use. The nebulizer may be sealed at the top with a removable cap that may be detached at the time of use and replaced with a patient connector. Likewise, the nebulizer may be sealed at the bottom with a bottom cap that is replaced with a gas source at the beginning of a therapeutic aerosol treatment.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2013Date of Patent: February 14, 2017Inventor: Joseph Dee Faram
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Patent number: 9151425Abstract: A multiple-conduit connector includes a first coupling part that includes multiple first connectors associated with a corresponding conduit and a second coupling part that includes multiple second connectors associated with a corresponding conduit. Each conduit of the second coupling part communicates with a corresponding conduit of the first coupling part when the first coupling part and the second coupling part are detachably connected together. The multiple-conduit connector includes a guide projection located on one coupling part and a guide recess to receive the guide projection and disposed at a corresponding location in the other coupling part.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2010Date of Patent: October 6, 2015Assignee: Comedica IncorporatedInventor: Joseph Dee Faram
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Patent number: 9050434Abstract: The invention relates in general to a respiratory therapy device, and more specifically to an apparatus and method for providing continuous positive airway pressure therapy that may be connected to a small-volume nebulizer in order to provide a combination therapy that requires only a single source of gas. The apparatus of the invention includes a valveless patient interface and a source of pressurized gas which may be split into two streams to provide both continuous positive airway pressure therapy as well as aerosol therapy to a patient.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2008Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Assignee: Comedica IncorporatedInventor: Joseph Dee Faram
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Publication number: 20140048062Abstract: The invention relates to a small-volume nebulizer with a valve system to provide lung physiotherapy during airway therapy with small-volume nebulizers. The valve system may be incorporated into a small-volume nebulizer. The small-volume nebulizer may be pre-filled with at least one unit-dose of medicine and hermetically sealed until use. The nebulizer may be sealed at the top with a removable cap that may be detached at the time of use and replaced with a patient connector. Likewise, the nebulizer may be sealed at the bottom with a bottom cap that is replaced with a gas source at the beginning of a therapeutic aerosol treatment.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2013Publication date: February 20, 2014Inventor: Joseph Dee Faram
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Patent number: 8051854Abstract: A continuous high-frequency oscillation breathing device delivers therapy during both inhalation and exhalation in order to assist in clearing secretions from the lungs. A venturi patient interface circuit is combined with medicated aerosol to deliver continuous high-frequency oscillation therapy. Fixed open apertures in the patient interface circuit allow ingress and egress of flow, and are calibrated to allow exhalation and prevent stacking of successive breaths.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2007Date of Patent: November 8, 2011Assignee: Comedica IncorporatedInventor: Joseph Dee Faram
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Publication number: 20110100360Abstract: A system, device, and method of providing concurrent or contiguous breathing treatments for the purposes of clearing secretions from the lungs, expanding the airways, and delivering medicated aerosol is provided. In one embodiment, a device is provided for administering medicated aerosol delivery, lung expansion therapy, and/or secretion clearance therapy either concurrently or contiguously.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2010Publication date: May 5, 2011Inventor: Joseph Dee Faram
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Publication number: 20110100364Abstract: A multiple-conduit connector includes a first coupling part that includes multiple first connectors associated with a corresponding conduit and a second coupling part that includes multiple second connectors associated with a corresponding conduit. Each conduit of the second coupling part communicates with a corresponding conduit of the first coupling part when the first coupling part and the second coupling part are detachably connected together. The multiple-conduit connector includes a guide projection located on one coupling part and a guide recess to receive the guide projection and disposed at a corresponding location in the other coupling part.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2010Publication date: May 5, 2011Inventor: Joseph Dee Faram
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Patent number: 7909033Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for treating a variety of breathing disorders experienced by patients. The invention is particularly suited to the treatment of atelectasis, the partial or total collapse of the lung, although those skilled in the art will appreciate that it has applications in treating other disorders as well. Treating patients with breathing disorders traditionally has required the use of multiple types of apparatus in order to provide the multiple types of treatment used. The present invention provides for a treatment apparatus that is enabled to provide multiple types of treatment, depending on the needs of the patient.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2007Date of Patent: March 22, 2011Assignee: Comedica IncorporatedInventor: Joseph Dee Faram
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Publication number: 20090188500Abstract: A method of providing a combination lung treatment therapy that is substantially uninterrupted between providing continuous positive airway pressure therapy and high-frequency therapy is disclosed. The present invention combines multiple respiratory therapies in order to facilitate the prevention and treatment of certain pulmonary diseases. The present invention also discloses a method of providing a combination lung treatment therapy that is substantially uninterrupted between providing medicated continuous positive airway pressure therapy and medicated high-frequency therapy is disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2009Publication date: July 30, 2009Inventor: Joseph Dee FARAM
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Publication number: 20080283050Abstract: The invention relates to a small-volume nebulizer that is pre-filled with at least one unit-dose of medicine and hermetically sealed until use. The nebulizer may be sealed at the top with a removable cap that may be detached at the time of use and replaced with a patient connector. Likewise, the nebulizer may be sealed at the bottom with a bottom cap that is replaced with a gas source at the beginning of a therapeutic aerosol treatment.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2007Publication date: November 20, 2008Inventor: Joseph Dee FARAM
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Publication number: 20080283051Abstract: The invention relates in general to a respiratory therapy device, and more specifically to an apparatus and method for providing continuous positive airway pressure therapy that may be connected to a small-volume nebulizer in order to provide a combination therapy that requires only a single source of gas. The apparatus of the invention includes a valveless patient interface and a source of pressurized gas which may be split into two streams to provide both continuous positive airway pressure therapy as well as aerosol therapy to a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2008Publication date: November 20, 2008Inventor: Joseph Dee FARAM