Patents by Inventor Kenneth Raines

Kenneth 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: 7857805
    Abstract: According to one aspect of the invention, a fluid carrying connector comprising a luer lock connector is provided. At least one projection is defined on, or extending from, a surface of the luer lock connector. A shroud is moveably positioned with respect to the luer lock connector. The shroud comprises at least one projection that is rotatably positionable with the projection of the luer lock connector. In one rotational direction of the shroud, the projection of the shroud rotates the projection of the luer lock connector in the rotational direction. In an opposite rotational direction of the shroud, the projection of the shroud does not rotate the projection of the luer lock connector in the opposite rotational direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Assignee: B. Braun Medical Inc.
    Inventor: Kenneth Raines
  • Publication number: 20080172039
    Abstract: According to one aspect of the invention, a fluid carrying connector comprising a luer lock connector is provided. At least one projection is defined on, or extending from, a surface of the luer lock connector. A shroud is moveably positioned with respect to the luer lock connector. The shroud comprises at least one projection that is rotatably positionable with the projection of the luer lock connector. In one rotational direction of the shroud, the projection of the shroud rotates the projection of the luer lock connector in the rotational direction. In an opposite rotational direction of the shroud, the projection of the shroud does not rotate the projection of the luer lock connector in the opposite rotational direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2006
    Publication date: July 17, 2008
    Inventor: Kenneth Raines
  • Publication number: 20070191786
    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: February 14, 2006
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Inventors: Kenneth Raines, Michael Janders, Peter Peppel, Benjamin Pascal
  • Publication number: 20070083159
    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: December 12, 2006
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Inventors: Kevin Woehr, Juergen Fuchs, Kenneth Raines, Joel Bartholomew
  • Publication number: 20070049868
    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: September 29, 2006
    Publication date: March 1, 2007
    Inventors: Kevin Woehr, Juergen Fuchs, Kenneth Raines, Joel Bartholomew
  • Publication number: 20060070684
    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: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2005
    Publication date: April 6, 2006
    Inventors: Aleandro DiGianfilippo, Kenneth Raines, Joel Bartholomew, Richard Pierce, Jeffery Steigerwalt
  • Publication number: 20050126652
    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: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2005
    Publication date: June 16, 2005
    Inventors: Aleandro DiGianfilippo, Kenneth Raines, Joel Bartholomew, Richard Pierce, Jeffery Steigerwalt
  • Publication number: 20050121103
    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: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2003
    Publication date: June 9, 2005
    Inventors: Jeffrey Steigerwalt, Kenneth Raines, Richard Pierce, Aleandro DiGianfilippo, Joel Bartholomew
  • Publication number: 20050004532
    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 27, 2004
    Publication date: January 6, 2005
    Inventors: Kevin Woehr, Juergen Fuchs, Kenneth Raines, Joel Bartholomew
  • Patent number: 6729667
    Abstract: A linkage for a stretcher suspension. The linkage includes a stretcher receiving frame 17 and a base frame 23. A pair of arms 10 are pivotally fixed to bottom frame 23 and slidingly connected (12, 14) to frame 17. A pneumatic suspension unit 33 is located between the arms 10 and a first link 27 pivotally coupled between arms 10 and frame 17. A cross member 12 of the slide coupling is coupled to a sliding mount 25 of a second link 24 pivotally coupled to an arm 18 pivotally connected to the frame 17 and sliding coupled (21) to the base frame 23.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2004
    Assignee: Howard Wright Limited
    Inventors: Robert James Henderson, John Kenneth Raine
  • Publication number: 20030071472
    Abstract: A linkage for a stretcher suspension. The linkage includes a stretcher receiving frame 17 and a base frame 23. A pair of arms 10 are pivotally fixed to bottom frame 23 and slidingly connected (12, 14) to frame 17. A pneumatic suspension unit 33 is located between the arms 10 and a first link 27 pivotally coupled between arms 10 and frame 17. A cross member 12 of the slide coupling is coupled to a sliding mount 25 of a second link 24 pivotally coupled to an arm 18 pivotally connected to the frame 17 and sliding coupled (21) to the base frame 23.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2002
    Publication date: April 17, 2003
    Inventors: Robert James Henderson, John Kenneth Raine
  • Patent number: 5583052
    Abstract: A formulation preparation device is provided herein which contains a valve assembly, transfer spikes, syringe port and tube, these components being interconnected so as to provide for controlled fluid flow between the spikes and port, through the assembly, in specific directions only. The device has an enclosed, sterilizable, gripable housing and can be used to mix combine fluids in reproducible and predetermined proportions. Combination is accomplished aseptically, avoiding contact between the device's operator and the fluids and the substances combined. Biologically active compounds can be combined with one or more fluids, including such aqueous liposome suspensions, using the device. A formulation preparation kit containing, in addition to the device, the fluids and compounds to be formulated is thus also provided herein; methods of using the device to prepare such formulations are further provided herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 10, 1996
    Assignees: The Liposome Company, Inc., B. Braun Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel B. Portnoff, Royden M. Coe, John Grimm, Kenneth Raines, Joel Bartholomew
  • Patent number: 5328474
    Abstract: A tamper-resistant closure for a medical injection device such as a syringe includes a cap having both a blind bore sized to receive and seat tightly against the syringe tip, to prevent material from entering or being withdrawn from the device. The cap has a threaded connection to the syringe tip, and is entirely covered by a loose-fitting shield having a one-way drive mechanism which prevents the cap from being unscrewed from the device while the shield is in place. The shield has at least one internal, frangible tang protruding obliquely into the envelope of the cap, so that the shield and cap can be easily assembled, but cannot thereafter be disassembled without breaking the tang and thus providing an indication of tampering.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 12, 1994
    Assignee: B. Braun Medical Inc.
    Inventor: Kenneth Raines
  • Patent number: 5228646
    Abstract: A valve for controlling medical infusions includes a one-piece plastic body, and a plunger assembly inserted into the body from one end. The plungers is connected to a manually operable cap containing a return spring, and the cap has a rim with a pair of internal barbs which engage an external flange on the body when the cap is fully depressed, to latch the valve open. A pair of flats on the cap rim are squeezed together in order to release the latch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1993
    Inventor: Kenneth Raines
  • Patent number: 5147333
    Abstract: A needleless injection port and automatic backcheck valve comprises a generally tubular body having a pair of vertically offset ports extending laterally therefrom, and a spool within the bore for controlling communication between the ports. The spool is urged by a spring toward one end of the bore, which is open so that a syringe tip can be inserted to displace the spool from a position in which the ports communicate to a position in which they are isolated and secondary medication can be injected from the syringe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 15, 1992
    Assignee: Burron Medical Inc.
    Inventor: Kenneth Raines
  • Patent number: 5064168
    Abstract: A valve includes a one-piece plastic body, and a plunger assembly inserted into the body from one end. The body includes a central cylindrical portion extending along a first axis, a tubular outlet portion extending along a second axis parallel to and offset from the first, so as to intersect the central portion only over a portion of the length of each, and a tubular inlet extending along a third axis perpendicular to the first axis and above the intersected portion thereof. An uninterruped 360.degree. band forming a seat remains between the outlet and the inlet. The plunger assembly includes a resilient, circumferential lip that engages the seat in the closed position of the valve, and a circumferential recess adjacent the lip, that permits fluid to flow through the valve in the open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 12, 1991
    Assignee: Burron Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Raines, John D. Grimm
  • Patent number: 5037390
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for mixing parenteral nutrition solutions from additives in a plurality of vials containing the additives, in which a vented spike is inserted through a disposable rack and into the stoppered end of each vial, with the vials secured on the rack. The rack is engaged on a stand through a quick release fitting, and maintains the vials in a vertical orientation with the labels clearly visible. A dedicated syringe is connected with each vial in aligned relationship therewith through a unique two-way valve which is mounted to a manifold. In one form of the invention, the valve is attached directly on the manifold to reduce dead space volume and consequently reduce residual fluid in the system between purges. A flushing system is attached to one end of the manifold to flush any residual fluids into the final container at the end of a transfer process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 1989
    Date of Patent: August 6, 1991
    Inventors: Kenneth Raines, Gary Horner
  • Patent number: 4687473
    Abstract: A self-contained I.V. set for infusing drugs and secondary medications is disclosed. A mini-I.V. container having a filtered air vent and a valved filling port is filled by a disposable syringe. A drip chamber below the mini-I.V. container receives medication through a drip device at the bottom of the container. From the drip chamber, the medication enters a small bore tube equipped with a roller clamp and an infusion needle fitting. A convenient hanger for the device is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 1986
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1987
    Assignee: Burron Medical Inc.
    Inventor: Kenneth Raines
  • Patent number: 4671408
    Abstract: A tamper-resistant filled syringe protective capping device which comprises a one-piece molded product, comprising a base section having a portion thereof provided with a female luer port, a sterility protector, and two side portions which at their furthest ends are provided with complementary locking structure so that when a filled syringe is inserted into the luer port at the base section of the unit, the two side portions can be folded therearound and locked into position to form a tamper-evident container for maintaining a filled syringe in tamper-proof condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 1985
    Date of Patent: June 9, 1987
    Assignee: Burron Medical Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Raines, Gary Horner
  • Patent number: D298352
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 1986
    Date of Patent: November 1, 1988
    Assignee: Burron Medical Inc.
    Inventor: Kenneth Raines