Patents by Inventor Judson A. Herrig
Judson A. Herrig 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: 20180161489Abstract: A connector for fluidly coupling proximal and distal tubular segments of a fluid conduit is provided. In one embodiment, the connector can include a connector body having an outer surface defining a first outer perimeter and an inner surface defining a lumen. The connector can also include a connecting device having an open configuration and a plurality of closed configurations. The connecting device can include first and second members configured to engage each other to secure the fluid conduit to the connector. The connecting device can also include a plurality of closed configurations for securing fluid conduits of different sizes.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2017Publication date: June 14, 2018Inventor: Judson A. Herrig
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Patent number: 9585806Abstract: A bedrail clamp with a jaw member positionable by an actuating member, the actuating member being configured to move to move the jaw member away from the bedrail and toward the bedrail to move the jaw member into contact with the bedrail to secure the bedrail against the clamp housing. Either the actuating member or the jaw member features an inclined surface that includes a first portion with a first angle and a second portion with a second angle. Methods of operating a bedrail clamp.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2015Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: ACIST Medical Systems, Inc.Inventor: Judson A. Herrig
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Publication number: 20160361219Abstract: A bedrail clamp with a jaw member positionable by an actuating member, the actuating member being configured to move to move the jaw member away from the bedrail and toward the bedrail to move the jaw member into contact with the bedrail to secure the bedrail against the clamp housing. Either the actuating member or the jaw member features an inclined surface that includes a first portion with a first angle and a second portion with a second angle. Methods of operating a bedrail clamp.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2015Publication date: December 15, 2016Inventor: Judson A. Herrig
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Publication number: 20160129177Abstract: A connector for fluidly coupling proximal and distal tubular segments of a fluid conduit is provided. In one embodiment, the connector can include a connector body having an outer surface defining a first outer perimeter and an inner surface defining a lumen. The connector can also include a connecting device having an open configuration and a plurality of closed configurations. The connecting device can include first and second members configured to engage each other to secure the fluid conduit to the connector. The connecting device can also include a plurality of closed configurations for securing fluid conduits of different sizes.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2016Publication date: May 12, 2016Inventor: Judson A. Herrig
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Patent number: 9278172Abstract: A connector for fluidly coupling proximal and distal tubular segments of a fluid conduit is provided. In one embodiment, the connector can include a connector body having an outer surface defining a first outer perimeter and an inner surface defining a lumen. The connector can also include a connecting device having an open configuration and a plurality of closed configurations. The connecting device can include first and second members configured to engage each other to secure the fluid conduit to the connector. The connecting device can also include a plurality of closed configurations for securing fluid conduits of different sizes.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2012Date of Patent: March 8, 2016Assignee: CRYOLIFE, INC.Inventor: Judson A. Herrig
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Publication number: 20140180190Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided to treat a stenosis. A delivery device is provided that has an elongate tubular member coupled therewith. The elongate tubular member has an outside surface that is configured to prevent adherence of in vivo matter. The tubular member has a proximal end and a distal end and is reinforced along its length to maintain open lumen under a transverse load. The tubular member is placed in the vasculature such that the distal end of the elongate tubular member is disposed distal of a stenosis. The proximal end of the elongate tubular member is disposed inside the vessel, preferably at a location proximal of the stenosis. Thereafter, after a therapeutic period, the elongate tubular member is removed intact.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2014Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: CryoLife, Inc.Inventors: Mitchell Dann, Judson A. Herrig, Stephen Hohmann
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Patent number: 8690815Abstract: Vascular access systems for performing hemodialysis are disclosed. The vascular access system contemplates a catheter section adapted for insertion into a vein and a graft section adapted for attachment to an artery. The catheter section may have metal or polymer wall reinforcements that allow the use of thin-walled, small outer diameter conduits for the vascular access system. One or more of the adhered, embedded or bonded conduit reinforcement structures may be removable without significant damage to the conduit sections to facilitate attachment of the sections, or to a connector between the sections. Various self-sealing materials are provided for use in the vascular access system, as well as temporary access sites and flow control/sensor systems.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2010Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Assignee: Hemosphere, Inc.Inventors: Christopher H. Porter, Laurie E. Lynch, Judson A. Herrig, Robert J. Ziebol
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Publication number: 20130060268Abstract: A connector for fluidly coupling proximal and distal tubular segments of a fluid conduit is provided. In one embodiment, the connector can include a connector body having an outer surface defining a first outer perimeter and an inner surface defining a lumen. The connector can also include a connecting device having an open configuration and a plurality of closed configurations. The connecting device can include first and second members configured to engage each other to secure the fluid conduit to the connector. The connecting device can also include a plurality of closed configurations for securing fluid conduits of different sizes.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2012Publication date: March 7, 2013Applicant: HEMOSPHERE INC.Inventor: Judson A. Herrig
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Publication number: 20120157971Abstract: A connector system includes an engagement mechanism is provided that includes an engagement feature and a braided reinforcement coupled with a proximal portion of a catheter. The engagement feature can include one, two, or two or more barbs.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2011Publication date: June 21, 2012Applicant: HEMOSPHERE, INC.Inventors: Judson A. Herrig, Darren Braml
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Patent number: 8079973Abstract: A connector system includes an engagement mechanism is provided that includes an engagement feature and a braided reinforcement coupled with a proximal portion of a catheter. The engagement feature can include one, two, or two or more barbs.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2009Date of Patent: December 20, 2011Assignee: Hemosphere Inc.Inventors: Judson A. Herrig, Darren Braml
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Publication number: 20110295181Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided to treat a stenosis. A delivery device is provided that has an elongate tubular member coupled therewith. The elongate tubular member has an outside surface that is configured to prevent adherence of in vivo matter. The tubular member has a proximal end and a distal end and is reinforced along its length to maintain open lumen under a transverse load. The tubular member is placed in the vasculature such that the distal end of the elongate tubular member is disposed distal of a stenosis. The proximal end of the elongate tubular member is disposed inside the vessel, preferably at a location proximal of the stenosis. Thereafter, after a therapeutic period, the elongate tubular member is removed intact.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2011Publication date: December 1, 2011Applicant: HEMOSPHERE, INC.Inventors: Mitchell Dann, Judson A. Herrig, Stephen Hohmann
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Publication number: 20110060264Abstract: Vascular access systems for performing hemodialysis are disclosed. The vascular access system contemplates a catheter section adapted for insertion into a vein and a graft section adapted for attachment to an artery. The catheter section may have metal or polymer wall reinforcements that allow the use of thin-walled, small outer diameter conduits for the vascular access system. One or more of the adhered, embedded or bonded conduit reinforcement structures may be removable without significant damage to the conduit sections to facilitate attachment of the sections, or to a connector between the sections. Various self-sealing materials are provided for use in the vascular access system, as well as temporary access sites and flow control/sensor systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2010Publication date: March 10, 2011Applicant: HEMOSPHERE INC.Inventors: Christopher H. Porter, Laurie E. Lynch, Judson A. Herrig, Robert J. Ziebol
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Patent number: 7762977Abstract: Vascular access systems for performing hemodialysis are disclosed. The vascular access system contemplates a catheter section adapted for insertion into a vein and a graft section adapted for attachment to an artery. The catheter section may have metal or polymer wall reinforcements that allow the use of thin-walled, small outer diameter conduits for the vascular access system. One or more of the adhered, embedded or bonded conduit reinforcement structures may be removable without significant damage to the conduit sections to facilitate attachment of the sections, or to a connector between the sections. Various self-sealing materials are provided for use in the vascular access system, as well as temporary access sites and flow control/sensor systems.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2005Date of Patent: July 27, 2010Assignee: Hemosphere, Inc.Inventors: Christopher H. Porter, Robert J. Ziebol, Judson A. Herrig, Laurie E. Lynch, Tuan Doan
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Publication number: 20090227932Abstract: A connector system includes an engagement mechanism is provided that includes an engagement feature and a braided reinforcement coupled with a proximal portion of a catheter. The engagement feature can include one, two, or two or more barbs.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2009Publication date: September 10, 2009Applicant: HEMOSPHERE, INC.Inventors: Judson A. Herrig, Darren Braml
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Publication number: 20070167901Abstract: Vascular access systems for performing hemodialysis are disclosed. Some embodiments relate to vascular access grafts comprising an instant access or self-sealing material reinforced with expanded PTFE to resist stretching of the instant access material and thereby resist leakage associated with stretching or bending. The graft may comprise two end segments comprising ePTFE without the instant access material to allow easier anastomosis of the graft to veins and arteries. The graft may have a unibody design or have modular components that may be joined together to create a graft with customized length or other features. One or more sections of the graft may also be cut or trimmed to a custom length.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2006Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventors: Judson Herrig, Robert Ziebol, Christopher Porter
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Publication number: 20060064159Abstract: Vascular access systems for performing hemodialysis are disclosed. The vascular access system contemplates a catheter section adapted for insertion into a vein and a graft section adapted for attachment to an artery. The catheter section may have metal or polymer wall reinforcements that allow the use of thin-walled, small outer diameter conduits for the vascular access system. One or more of the adhered, embedded or bonded conduit reinforcement structures may be removable without significant damage to the conduit sections to facilitate attachment of the sections, or to a connector between the sections. Various self-sealing materials are provided for use in the vascular access system, as well as temporary access sites and flow control/sensor systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2005Publication date: March 23, 2006Inventors: Christopher Porter, Robert Ziebol, Judson Herrig, Laurie Lynch, Tuan Doan
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Patent number: RE47154Abstract: Vascular access systems for performing hemodialysis are disclosed. The vascular access system contemplates a catheter section adapted for insertion into a vein and a graft section adapted for attachment to an artery. The catheter section may have metal or polymer wall reinforcements that allow the use of thin-walled, small outer diameter conduits for the vascular access system. One or more of the adhered, embedded or bonded conduit reinforcement structures may be removable without significant damage to the conduit sections to facilitate attachment of the sections, or to a connector between the sections. Various self-sealing materials are provided for use in the vascular access system, as well as temporary access sites and flow control/sensor systems.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2016Date of Patent: December 11, 2018Assignee: Merit Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Christopher H. Porter, Laurie E. Lynch, Judson A. Herrig, Robert J. Ziebol