Patents by Inventor Kenneth C. Raines

Kenneth C. Raines 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: 8408226
    Abstract: Needleless access port valves are generally discussed herein with particular discussions extended to needleless access port valves incorporating a piston comprising slit along an upper piston section for accommodating fluid flow. The slit is closed by the relative geometry of the piston and the valve housing, which acts to terminate fluid flow from between the inlet and outlet of the valve assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: B. Braun Medical Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth C. Raines, Michael J. Janders, Peter Peppel, Benjamin J. Pascal
  • Patent number: 8376994
    Abstract: Protective devices for injection needles or infusion needles that include a needle holder at a proximal end of the needle, on whose shaft a protective element for the needle tip can be positioned and moved, are herein disclosed. The protective element is configured to block the needle tip following an injection to prevent accidental contact therewith. The protective element may be positioned on the shaft in a ready to use position inside a grip part or middle retaining portion, which is also used to activate the protective element over the needle following the injection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: B. Braun Melsungen AG
    Inventors: Kevin Woehr, Juergen Fuchs, Kenneth C. Raines, Joel M. Bartholomew
  • Patent number: 8337463
    Abstract: Embodiments of a catheter insertion device are discussed comprising: an approximately hollow cylindrical catheter sleeve, at whose distal end a catheter is attached; a needle sleeve with a hollow needle, which is attached thereto and which, when ready for use, extends through the catheter sleeve and the catheter, and; a needle protective element that is arranged inside the catheter sleeve while being able to move on the needle. Said needle protective element has an engaging section that engages with an engaging device, which is formed in the vicinity of the needle tip, when the hollow needle is withdrawn from the catheter sleeve. A check valve is placed inside the catheter sleeve between the catheter and the needle protective element. The hollow needle, when ready for use, extends through said check valve, and the check valve automatically closes once the needle is withdrawn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: B. Braun Melsungen AG
    Inventors: Kevin Woehr, Kenneth C. Raines
  • Patent number: 8333735
    Abstract: Embodiments of a catheter insertion device are discussed comprising: an approximately hollow cylindrical catheter sleeve, at whose distal end a catheter is attached; a needle sleeve with a hollow needle, which is attached thereto and which, when ready for use, extends through the catheter sleeve and the catheter, and; a needle protective element that is arranged inside the catheter sleeve while being able to move on the needle. Said needle protective element has an engaging section that engages with an engaging device, which is formed in the vicinity of the needle tip, when the hollow needle is withdrawn from the catheter sleeve. A check valve is placed inside the catheter sleeve between the catheter and the needle protective element. The hollow needle, when ready for use, extends through said check valve, and the check valve automatically closes once the needle is withdrawn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: B. Braun Melsungen AG
    Inventors: Kevin Woehr, Kenneth C. Raines
  • Patent number: 8328762
    Abstract: Embodiments of a catheter insertion device are discussed comprising: an approximately hollow cylindrical catheter sleeve, at whose distal end a catheter is attached; a needle sleeve with a hollow needle, which is attached thereto and which, when ready for use, extends through the catheter sleeve and the catheter, and; a needle protective element that is arranged inside the catheter sleeve while being able to move on the needle. Said needle protective element has an engaging section that engages with an engaging device, which is formed in the vicinity of the needle tip, when the hollow needle is withdrawn from the catheter sleeve. A check valve is placed inside the catheter sleeve between the catheter and the needle protective element. The hollow needle, when ready for use, extends through said check valve, and the check valve automatically closes once the needle is withdrawn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: B. Braun Melsungen AG
    Inventors: Kevin Woehr, Kenneth C. Raines
  • Publication number: 20120203181
    Abstract: Embodiments of a catheter insertion device are discussed comprising: an approximately hollow cylindrical catheter sleeve, at whose distal end a catheter is attached; a needle sleeve with a hollow needle, which is attached thereto and which, when ready for use, extends through the catheter sleeve and the catheter, and; a needle protective element that is arranged inside the catheter sleeve while being able to move on the needle. Said needle protective element has an engaging section that engages with an engaging device, which is formed in the vicinity of the needle tip, when the hollow needle is withdrawn from the catheter sleeve. A check valve is placed inside the catheter sleeve between the catheter and the needle protective element. The hollow needle, when ready for use, extends through said check valve, and the check valve automatically closes once the needle is withdrawn.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2012
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Applicant: B. BRAUN MELSUNGEN AG
    Inventors: Kevin Woehr, Kenneth C. Raines
  • Publication number: 20120179104
    Abstract: Embodiments of a catheter insertion device are discussed comprising: an approximately hollow cylindrical catheter sleeve, at whose distal end a catheter is attached; a needle sleeve with a hollow needle, which is attached thereto and which, when ready for use, extends through the catheter sleeve and the catheter, and; a needle protective element that is arranged inside the catheter sleeve while being able to move on the needle. Said needle protective element has an engaging section that engages with an engaging device, which is formed in the vicinity of the needle tip, when the hollow needle is withdrawn from the catheter sleeve. A check valve is placed inside the catheter sleeve between the catheter and the needle protective element. The hollow needle, when ready for use, extends through said check valve, and the check valve automatically closes once the needle is withdrawn.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2012
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Applicant: B. BRAUN MELSUNGEN AG
    Inventors: Kevin Woehr, Kenneth C. Raines
  • Patent number: 8100858
    Abstract: Protective devices for injection needles or infusion needles that include a needle holder at a proximal end of the needle, on whose shaft a protective element for the needle tip can be positioned and moved, are herein disclosed. The protective element is configured to block the needle tip following an injection to prevent accidental contact therewith. The protective element may be positioned on the shaft in a ready to use position inside a grip part or middle retaining portion, which is also used to activate the protective element over the needle following the injection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: B. Braun Melsungen AG
    Inventors: Kevin Woehr, Juergen Fuchs, Kenneth C. Raines, Joel M. Bartholomew
  • Publication number: 20110208133
    Abstract: Protective devices for injection needles or infusion needles that include a needle holder at a proximal end of the needle, on whose shaft a protective element for the needle tip can be positioned and moved, are herein disclosed. The protective element is configured to block the needle tip following an injection to prevent accidental contact therewith. The protective element may be positioned on the shaft in a ready to use position inside a grip part or middle retaining portion, which is also used to activate the protective element over the needle following the injection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2011
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Applicant: B. Braun Melsungen AG
    Inventors: Kevin Woehr, Juergen Fuchs, Kenneth C. Raines, Joel M. Bartholomew
  • Publication number: 20100249707
    Abstract: Embodiments of a catheter insertion device are discussed comprising: an approximately hollow cylindrical catheter sleeve, at whose distal end a catheter is attached; a needle sleeve with a hollow needle, which is attached thereto and which, when ready for use, extends through the catheter sleeve and the catheter, and; a needle protective element that is arranged inside the catheter sleeve while being able to move on the needle. Said needle protective element has an engaging section that engages with an engaging device, which is formed in the vicinity of the needle tip, when the hollow needle is withdrawn from the catheter sleeve. A check valve is placed inside the catheter sleeve between the catheter and the needle protective element. The hollow needle, when ready for use, extends through said check valve, and the check valve automatically closes once the needle is withdrawn.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2010
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Inventors: Kevin Woehr, Kenneth C. Raines
  • Patent number: 7736339
    Abstract: The invention relates to a catheter insertion device comprising: an approximately hollow cylindrical catheter sleeve (2), at whose distal end a catheter (4) is attached; a needle sleeve (8) with a hollow needle (9), which is attached thereto and which, when ready for use, extends through the catheter sleeve (2) and the catheter (4), and; a needle protective element (13) that is arranged inside the catheter sleeve (2) while being able to move on the needle (9). Said needle protective element has an engaging section (13c) that engages with an engaging device (9b), which is formed in the vicinity of the needle tip, when the hollow needle is withdrawn from the catheter sleeve (2). A check valve (7, 17) is placed inside the catheter sleeve (2) between the catheter (4) and the needle protective element (13). The hollow needle (9), when ready for use, extends through said check valve, and the check valve automatically closes once the needle is withdrawn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Assignee: B.Braun Melsungen AG
    Inventors: Kevin Woehr, Kenneth C. Raines
  • Publication number: 20100087787
    Abstract: Protective devices for injection needles or infusion needles that include a needle holder at a proximal end of the needle, on whose shaft a protective element for the needle tip can be positioned and moved, are herein disclosed. The protective element is configured to block the needle tip following an injection to prevent accidental contact therewith. The protective element may be positioned on the shaft in a ready to use position inside a grip part or middle retaining portion, which is also used to activate the protective element over the needle following the injection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2009
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Inventors: Kevin Woehr, Juergen Fuchs, Kenneth C. Raines, Joel M. Bartholomew
  • Publication number: 20100011579
    Abstract: Needleless access port valves are generally discussed herein with particular discussions extended to needleless access port valves incorporating a piston comprising slit along an upper piston section for accommodating fluid flow. The slit is closed by the relative geometry of the piston and the valve housing, which acts to terminate fluid flow from between the inlet and outlet of the valve assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventors: Kenneth C. Raines, Michael J. Janders, Peter Peppel, Benjamin J. Pascal
  • Patent number: 7611487
    Abstract: Protective devices for injection needles or infusion needles that include a needle holder at a proximal end of the needle, on whose shaft a protective element for the needle tip can be positioned and moved, are herein disclosed. The protective element is configured to block the needle tip following an injection to prevent accidental contact therewith. The protective element may be positioned on the shaft in a ready to use position inside a grip part or middle retaining portion, which is also used to activate the protective element over the needle following the injection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Assignee: B. Braun Melsungen AG
    Inventors: Kevin Woehr, Juergen Fuchs, Kenneth C. Raines, Joel M. Bartholomew
  • Patent number: 7608057
    Abstract: Protective devices for injection needles or infusion needles that include a needle holder at a proximal end of the needle, on whose shaft a protective element for the needle tip can be positioned and moved, are herein disclosed. The protective element is configured to block the needle tip following an injection to prevent accidental contact therewith. The protective element may be positioned on the shaft in a ready to use position inside a grip part or middle retaining portion, which is also used to activate the protective element over the needle following the injection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Assignee: B. Braun Meisungen AG
    Inventors: Kevin Woehr, Juergen Fuchs, Kenneth C. Raines, Joel M. Bartholomew
  • Patent number: 7591449
    Abstract: Needleless access port valves are generally discussed herein with particular discussions extended to needleless access port valves incorporating a piston comprising slit along an upper piston section for accommodating fluid flow. The slit is closed by the relative geometry of the piston and the valve housing, which acts to terminate fluid flow from between the inlet and outlet of the valve assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2009
    Assignee: B. Braun Medical Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth C. Raines, Michael J. Janders, Peter Peppel, Benjamin J. Pascal
  • Patent number: 7252122
    Abstract: The present invention provides a manifold for receiving fluid tubes in a bulk compounder. In its simplest form, the manifold includes a plurality of inlets, each inlet defining an opening to a respective fluid passageway, and each passageway contains a check-valve. Included in this manifold is an outlet in fluid communication with the fluid passageways and an inlet port which is coaxial with the outlet. The coaxial inlet port contains a check-valve. Included as a part of the present invention is a cannula adapted for use with the manifold of the present invention, tube sets for use with the manifold of the present invention, and a method of minimizing error in filling a bag using a manifold in accordance with the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2007
    Assignee: B. Braun Medical Inc.
    Inventors: Aleandro DiGianfilippo, Kenneth C. Raines, Joel Bartholomew, Richard S. Pierce, Jeffery Steigerwalt
  • Patent number: 7125397
    Abstract: Protective devices for injection needles or infusion needles that include a needle holder at a proximal end of the needle, on whose shaft a protective element for the needle tip can be positioned and moved, are herein disclosed. The protective element is configured to block the needle tip following an injection to prevent accidental contact therewith. The protective element may be positioned on the shaft in a ready to use position inside a grip part or middle retaining portion, which is also used to activate the protective element over the needle following the injection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2006
    Assignee: B. Braun Melsungen AG
    Inventors: Kevin Woehr, Juergen Fuchs, Kenneth C. Raines, Joel M. Bartholomew
  • Patent number: 7036537
    Abstract: The present invention provides a manifold for receiving fluid tubes in a bulk compounder. In its simplest form, the manifold includes a plurality of inlets, each inlet defining an opening to a respective fluid passageway, and each passageway contains a check-valve. Included in this manifold is an outlet in fluid communication with the fluid passageways and an inlet port which is coaxial with the outlet. The coaxial inlet port contains a check-valve. Included as a part of the present invention is a cannula adapted for use with the manifold of the present invention, tube sets for use with the manifold of the present invention, and a method of minimizing error in filling a bag using a manifold in accordance with the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2006
    Assignee: B. Braun Medical Inc.
    Inventors: Aleandro DiGianfilippo, Kenneth C. Raines, Joel Bartholomew, Richard S. Pierce, Jeffery Steigerwalt
  • Patent number: 6951228
    Abstract: The present invention provides a manifold for receiving fluid tubes in a bulk compounder. In its simplest form, the manifold includes a plurality of inlets, each inlet defining an opening to a respective fluid passageway, and each passageway contains a check-valve. Included in this manifold is an outlet in fluid communication with the fluid passageways and an inlet port which is coaxial with the outlet. The coaxial inlet port contains a check-valve. Included as a part of the present invention is a cannula adapted for use with the manifold of the present invention, tube sets for use with the manifold of the present invention, and a method of minimizing error in filling a bag using a manifold in accordance with the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2005
    Assignee: B Braun Medical Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Steigerwalt, Kenneth C. Raines, Richard S. Pierce, Aleandro DiGianfilippo, Joel Bartholomew