Patents by Inventor Joseph P. Schultz

Joseph P. Schultz 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).

  • Patent number: 8814897
    Abstract: Contagion prevention systems used in oral examinations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Inventor: Joseph P. Schultz
  • Patent number: 8747372
    Abstract: Irrigation systems having splash shields attachable to bottles or syringes, also including abscess irrigation systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Inventor: Joseph P. Schultz
  • Patent number: 8672904
    Abstract: A medical system comprising apparatus and methods for improved irrigation and lavage in wound management. The device attaches to at least one irrigation fluid source and is configured to administer the fluid indirectly to a wound or tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Inventor: Joseph P. Schultz
  • Patent number: 8371000
    Abstract: A strap system for selectively and independently binding and/or releasing at least one sets of essentially longitudinal objects, such as wires, from one another. A continuous strip of such two-sided material may be stored on a reel and is designed so that a user may select a preferred length and configuration for a particular use by making a single cut of the material strip from the reel-strip end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Inventor: Joseph P. Schultz
  • Patent number: 8002757
    Abstract: Splash shield systems for use with wide mouth irrigation squeeze bottles and other irrigation fluid sources.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Inventor: Joseph P. Schultz
  • Patent number: 7955318
    Abstract: A multipurpose large bore medical suction system relating to medical instruments comprising suction devices that are used to remove material from body cavities during medical procedures, such as, for example, during cardiopulmonary resuscitation or trauma stabilization. The system is designed to adapt to large-bore medical vacuum sources such as the large-bore port of a collection canister. The system comprises a series of interchangeable tips including a means for endotracheal-catheter suctioning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Inventors: Joseph P. Schultz, Steven J. Lipsky
  • Patent number: 7802574
    Abstract: Medical component systems are described in which individual hand-held components are enhanced by adjacent restraint and by combinations of function, including: suction devices with a port for regulating suction with single-finger-operable valve for repeatable incremental user control of suction-vacuum variation by aperture shapes like triangles and slots and tactile feedback means like plane changes for amplifying tactile feedback to a user to enhance distinguishing of control increments; clips and tubing restraints for attachment between devices; endotracheal tubes with feedback features so a user knows where the distal end is; wound kits and splash shields for use in combination with various irrigation sources; combination cough shields with medical components; endotracheal tube adapters with less dead space and improved flanges and monitoring ports; and improved long syringes and medical lights.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2010
    Inventor: Joseph P. Schultz
  • Patent number: 7587796
    Abstract: A strap system for selectively and independently binding and/or releasing at least one sets of essentially longitudinal objects, such as wires, from one another. A continuous strip of such two-sided material may be stored on a reel and is designed so that a user may select a preferred length and configuration for a particular use by making a single cut of the material strip from the reel-strip end. Each system includes at least two attached straps which each independently of the other may be used to loopably bind objects. Apertures between the straps permit cinching of each strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Inventor: Joseph P. Schultz
  • Publication number: 20090227943
    Abstract: A system for administering measured liquids, such as medicine, vitamins and feedings of foods to persons including adults, infants and small children. An embodiment of the system comprises a dispensing spoon, connected by a luer fitting, to at least one medical-type syringe. The syringe allows the liquid to be delivered to the spoon in accurately measured amounts. An embodiment of the invention provides a spoon having an integral liquid holding funnel, allowing a dispensed liquid to be held before being drawn into the syringe. The system may be reusable or disposable, and is preferably constructed of medical grade plastic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2009
    Publication date: September 10, 2009
    Inventor: Joseph P. Schultz
  • Patent number: 7311695
    Abstract: A splash shield system for use in combination with various irrigation sources, particularly wide mouth irrigation squeeze bottles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Inventor: Joseph P. Schultz
  • Publication number: 20040040125
    Abstract: A fastening strap system, particularly of the hook-and-loop variety (with hooks on one side of the strap and loops on the other side), for selectively and independently binding and/or releasing at least one sets of essentially longitudinal objects, such as wires, from one another. Each system includes at least two attached straps which each independently of the other may be used to loopably bind objects. Apertures between the straps permit cinching of each strap. A continuous strip of such two-sided material may be stored on a reel and is designed so that a user may select a preferred length and configuration for a particular use by making a single cut of the material strip from the reel-strip end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2003
    Publication date: March 4, 2004
    Inventor: Joseph P. Schultz
  • Publication number: 20030195482
    Abstract: A pneumatic medical system, which includes a collection canister with a lid. Integrally attached to the lid are inlet and outlet ports, a thumb valve to regulate the level of suction or pressure in the system, a clip to hold a loop of catheter, an endotracheal tube adaptor, and a single hole for a single-suction catheter. The suction catheter has telescoping lengths and sizes of catheter attached so that the user can increase the diameter of catheter to be used by removing smaller diameter catheters. A smaller diameter catheter can be removed by pulling the smaller diameter catheter through the telescoping nested attachment with the larger diameter catheter. If the canister becomes full or clogged, it can be easily cleared by tipping the canister and pouring the contents through the thumb valve. The system requires only one hand and is easy to hold and manipulate. A disposable and pre-filled irrigation system is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2003
    Publication date: October 16, 2003
    Inventor: Joseph P. Schultz
  • Publication number: 20030167605
    Abstract: A fastening strap system, particularly of the hook-and-loop variety (with hooks on one side of the strap and loops on the other side), for selectively and independently binding and/or releasing a plurality of sets of essentially longitudinal objects, such as wires, from one another. Each system includes at least two attached straps which each independently of the other may be used to loopably bind objects. A preferred aperture between the straps permits cinching of each strap. A continuous strip of such two-sided material may be stored on a reel and is designed so that a user may select a preferred length and configuration for a particular use by making a single cut of the material strip from the reel-strip end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2002
    Publication date: September 11, 2003
    Inventor: Joseph P. Schultz
  • Publication number: 20020148852
    Abstract: A system for administering measured liquids, such as medicine, vitamins and feedings of foods to persons including adults, infants and small children. The system comprises a dispensing spoon, connected by a luer fitting, to at least one medical-type syringe. The syringe allows the liquid to be delivered to the spoon in accurately measured amounts. An embodiment of the invention provides a spoon having an integral liquid holding funnel, allowing a dispensed liquid to be held before being drawn into the syringe. The system may be reusable or disposable, and is preferably constructed of medical grade plastic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2002
    Publication date: October 17, 2002
    Inventor: Joseph P. Schultz
  • Publication number: 20020108614
    Abstract: Medical component systems are described in which individual hand-held components are enhanced by adjacent restraint and by combinations of function, including: suction devices with a port for regulating suction with single-finger-operable valve for repeatable incremental user control of suction-vacuum variation by aperture shapes like triangles and slots and tactile feedback means like plane changes for amplifying tactile feedback to a user to enhance distinguishing of control increments; clips and tubing restraints for attachment between devices; endotracheal tubes with feedback features so a user knows where the distal end is; wound kits and splash shields for use in combination with various irrigation sources; combination cough shields with medical components; endotracheal tube adapters with less dead space and improved flanges and monitoring ports; and improved long syringes and medical lights.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2002
    Publication date: August 15, 2002
    Inventor: Joseph P. Schultz
  • Patent number: D638120
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2011
    Inventor: Joseph P. Schultz
  • Patent number: D639424
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Inventor: Joseph P. Schultz
  • Patent number: D639425
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Inventor: Joseph P. Schultz
  • Patent number: D641869
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Inventor: Joseph P. Schultz
  • Patent number: D642552
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Inventor: Joseph P. Schultz