Patents by Inventor Kent Jeffrey Kallsen
Kent Jeffrey Kallsen 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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Patent number: 11219577Abstract: A closed fluid transfer system for fluidly interconnecting a syringe to any one of a patient I.V. set, a vial and an I.V. bag, is provided and includes a first adapter defining a lumen and supporting a seal across a first end of its lumen, the first adapter supporting a rear end of a needle within the lumen, wherein the seal is movable relative to the needle such that a tip of the needle penetrates through the seal; and a second adapter defining a lumen and supporting a seal across a first end of its lumen; wherein when the second adapter is coupled to the first adapter, the second adapter seal abuts the first adapter seal and moves the first adapter seal relative to the tip of the needle such that the tip of the needle penetrates through the abutting first adapter seal and second adapter seal.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2019Date of Patent: January 11, 2022Assignee: CORVIDA MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Jared Michael Garfield, Randall Scott Koplin, Kent Jeffrey Kallsen, Daniel Juhyung Lee, Stephen R. Mitchell, John R. Slump
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Publication number: 20190209434Abstract: A closed fluid transfer system for fluidly interconnecting a syringe to any one of a patient I.V. set, a vial and an I.V. bag, is provided and includes a first adapter defining a lumen and supporting a seal across a first end of its lumen, the first adapter supporting a rear end of a needle within the lumen, wherein the seal is movable relative to the needle such that a tip of the needle penetrates through the seal; and a second adapter defining a lumen and supporting a seal across a first end of its lumen; wherein when the second adapter is coupled to the first adapter, the second adapter seal abuts the first adapter seal and moves the first adapter seal relative to the tip of the needle such that the tip of the needle penetrates through the abutting first adapter seal and second adapter seal.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2019Publication date: July 11, 2019Inventors: Jared Michael Garfield, Randall Scott Koplin, Kent Jeffrey Kallsen, Daniel Juhyung Lee, Stephen R. Mitchell, John R. Slump
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Patent number: 10238576Abstract: A closed fluid transfer system for fluidly interconnecting a syringe to any one of a patient I.V. set, a vial and an I.V. bag, is provided and includes a first adapter defining a lumen and supporting a seal across a first end of its lumen, the first adapter supporting a rear end of a needle within the lumen, wherein the seal is movable relative to the needle such that a tip of the needle penetrates through the seal; and a second adapter defining a lumen and supporting a seal across a first end of its lumen; wherein when the second adapter is coupled to the first adapter, the second adapter seal abuts the first adapter seal and moves the first adapter seal relative to the tip of the needle such that the tip of the needle penetrates through the abutting first adapter seal and second adapter seal.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2016Date of Patent: March 26, 2019Assignee: J & J SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Jared Michael Garfield, Randall Scott Koplin, Kent Jeffrey Kallsen, Daniel Juhyung Lee, Stephen R. Mitchell, John R. Slump
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Publication number: 20160250102Abstract: A closed fluid transfer system for fluidly interconnecting a syringe to any one of a patient I.V. set, a vial and an I.V. bag, is provided and includes a first adapter defining a lumen and supporting a seal across a first end of its lumen, the first adapter supporting a rear end of a needle within the lumen, wherein the seal is movable relative to the needle such that a tip of the needle penetrates through the seal; and a second adapter defining a lumen and supporting a seal across a first end of its lumen; wherein when the second adapter is coupled to the first adapter, the second adapter seal abuts the first adapter seal and moves the first adapter seal relative to the tip of the needle such that the tip of the needle penetrates through the abutting first adapter seal and second adapter seal.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2016Publication date: September 1, 2016Applicant: J & J SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Jared Michael Garfield, Randall Scott Koplin, Kent Jeffrey Kallsen, Daniel Juhyung Lee, Stephen R. Mitchell, John R. Slump
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Patent number: 9381137Abstract: A closed fluid transfer system for fluidly interconnecting a syringe to any one of a patient I.V. set, a vial and an I.V. bag, is provided and includes a housing defining an open distal end and an open proximal end, a base supported in the open proximal end of the housing and including a syringe adapter luer connector, a collar slidably and rotatably supported in the housing, the collar defining a longitudinal opening therethrough, a shuttle slidably extending through longitudinal opening of the collar, the shuttle defining a shuttle lumen extending longitudinally therethrough, a barrel supported on and extending over a distal end of the shuttle, a biasing member interposed between the collar and the shuttle for urging the collar away from the shuttle, and a seal interposed between the shuttle and the barrel, wherein the seal extends across the shuttle lumen and the central opening of the barrel.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2015Date of Patent: July 5, 2016Assignee: J & J SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Jared Michael Garfield, Randall Scott Koplin, Kent Jeffrey Kallsen, Daniel Juhyung Lee, Stephen R. Mitchell, John R. Slump
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Patent number: 9370466Abstract: A closed fluid transfer system for fluidly interconnecting a syringe to any one of a patient I.V. set, a vial and an I.V. bag, is provided and includes a housing defining an open distal end and an open proximal end, a base supported in the open proximal end of the housing and including a syringe adapter luer connector, a collar slidably and rotatably supported in the housing, the collar defining a longitudinal opening therethrough, a shuttle slidably extending through longitudinal opening of the collar, the shuttle defining a shuttle lumen extending longitudinally therethrough, a barrel supported on and extending over a distal end of the shuttle, a biasing member interposed between the collar and the shuttle for urging the collar away from the shuttle, and a seal interposed between the shuttle and the barrel, wherein the seal extends across the shuttle lumen and the central opening of the barrel.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2015Date of Patent: June 21, 2016Assignee: J&J SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Jared Michael Garfield, Randall Scott Koplin, Kent Jeffrey Kallsen, Daniel Juhyung Lee, Stephen R. Mitchell, John R. Slump
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Patent number: 9364396Abstract: A closed fluid transfer system for fluidly interconnecting a syringe to any one of a patient I.V. set, a vial and an I.V. bag, is provided and includes a housing defining an open distal end and an open proximal end, a base supported in the open proximal end of the housing and including a syringe adapter luer connector, a collar slidably and rotatably supported in the housing, the collar defining a longitudinal opening therethrough, a shuttle slidably extending through longitudinal opening of the collar, the shuttle defining a shuttle lumen extending longitudinally therethrough, a barrel supported on and extending over a distal end of the shuttle, a biasing member interposed between the collar and the shuttle for urging the collar away from the shuttle, and a seal interposed between the shuttle and the barrel, wherein the seal extends across the shuttle lumen and the central opening of the barrel.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2015Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: J & J Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Jared Michael Garfield, Randall Scott Koplin, Kent Jeffrey Kallsen, Daniel Juhyung Lee, John R. Slump
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Patent number: 9358182Abstract: A closed fluid transfer system for fluidly interconnecting a syringe to any one of a patient I.V. set, a vial and an I.V. bag, is provided and includes a housing defining an open distal end and an open proximal end, a base supported in the open proximal end of the housing and including a syringe adapter luer connector, a collar slidably and rotatably supported in the housing, the collar defining a longitudinal opening therethrough, a shuttle slidably extending through longitudinal opening of the collar, the shuttle defining a shuttle lumen extending longitudinally therethrough, a barrel supported on and extending over a distal end of the shuttle, a biasing member interposed between the collar and the shuttle for urging the collar away from the shuttle, and a seal interposed between the shuttle and the barrel, wherein the seal extends across the shuttle lumen and the central opening of the barrel.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2015Date of Patent: June 7, 2016Assignee: J & J SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Jared Michael Garfield, Randall Scott Koplin, Kent Jeffrey Kallsen, Daniel Juhyung Lee, Stephen R. Mitchell, John R. Slump
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Patent number: 9107809Abstract: A closed fluid transfer system for fluidly interconnecting a syringe to any one of a patient I.V. set, a vial and an I.V. bag, is provided and includes a first adapter defining a lumen and supporting a seal across a first end of its lumen, the first adapter supporting a rear end of a needle within the lumen, wherein the seal is movable relative to the needle such that a tip of the needle penetrates through the seal; and a second adapter defining a lumen and supporting a seal across a first end of its lumen; wherein when the second adapter is coupled to the first adapter, the second adapter seal abuts the first adapter seal and moves the first adapter seal relative to the tip of the needle such that the tip of the needle penetrates through the abutting first adapter seal and second adapter seal.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2011Date of Patent: August 18, 2015Assignee: J & J SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Jared Michael Garfield, Randall Scott Koplin, Kent Jeffrey Kallsen, Daniel Juhyung Lee, Stephen R. Mitchell, John R. Slump
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Publication number: 20150209235Abstract: A closed fluid transfer system for fluidly interconnecting a syringe to any one of a patient I.V. set, a vial and an I.V. bag, is provided and includes a first adapter defining a lumen and supporting a seal across a first end of its lumen, the first adapter supporting a rear end of a needle within the lumen, wherein the seal is movable relative to the needle such that a tip of the needle penetrates through the seal; and a second adapter defining a lumen and supporting a seal across a first end of its lumen; wherein when the second adapter is coupled to the first adapter, the second adapter seal abuts the first adapter seal and moves the first adapter seal relative to the tip of the needle such that the tip of the needle penetrates through the abutting first adapter seal and second adapter seal.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2015Publication date: July 30, 2015Applicant: J & J SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Jared Michael Garfield, Randall Scott Koplin, Kent Jeffrey Kallsen, Daniel Juhyung Lee, Stephen R. Mitchell, John R. Slump
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Publication number: 20150209234Abstract: A closed fluid transfer system for fluidly interconnecting a syringe to any one of a patient I.V. set, a vial and an I.V. bag, is provided and includes a first adapter defining a lumen and supporting a seal across a first end of its lumen, the first adapter supporting a rear end of a needle within the lumen, wherein the seal is movable relative to the needle such that a tip of the needle penetrates through the seal; and a second adapter defining a lumen and supporting a seal across a first end of its lumen; wherein when the second adapter is coupled to the first adapter, the second adapter seal abuts the first adapter seal and moves the first adapter seal relative to the tip of the needle such that the tip of the needle penetrates through the abutting first adapter seal and second adapter seal.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2015Publication date: July 30, 2015Applicant: J & J SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Jared Michael Garfield, Randall Scott Koplin, Kent Jeffrey Kallsen, Daniel Juhyung Lee, Stephen R. Mitchell, John R. Slump
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Publication number: 20150209572Abstract: A closed fluid transfer system for fluidly interconnecting a syringe to any one of a patient I.V. set, a vial and an I.V. bag, is provided and includes a first adapter defining a lumen and supporting a seal across a first end of its lumen, the first adapter supporting a rear end of a needle within the lumen, wherein the seal is movable relative to the needle such that a tip of the needle penetrates through the seal; and a second adapter defining a lumen and supporting a seal across a first end of its lumen; wherein when the second adapter is coupled to the first adapter, the second adapter seal abuts the first adapter seal and moves the first adapter seal relative to the tip of the needle such that the tip of the needle penetrates through the abutting first adapter seal and second adapter seal.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2015Publication date: July 30, 2015Applicant: J & J SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Jared Michael Garfield, Randall Scott Koplin, Kent Jeffrey Kallsen, Daniel Juhyung Lee, Stephen R. Mitchell, John R. Slump
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Publication number: 20150209229Abstract: A closed fluid transfer system for fluidly interconnecting a syringe to any one of a patient I.V. set, a vial and an I.V. bag, is provided and includes a first adapter defining a lumen and supporting a seal across a first end of its lumen, the first adapter supporting a rear end of a needle within the lumen, wherein the seal is movable relative to the needle such that a tip of the needle penetrates through the seal; and a second adapter defining a lumen and supporting a seal across a first end of its lumen; wherein when the second adapter is coupled to the first adapter, the second adapter seal abuts the first adapter seal and moves the first adapter seal relative to the tip of the needle such that the tip of the needle penetrates through the abutting first adapter seal and second adapter seal.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2015Publication date: July 30, 2015Applicant: J & J SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Jared Michael Garfield, Randall Scott Koplin, Kent Jeffrey Kallsen, Daniel Juhyung Lee, Stephen R. Mitchell, John R. Slump
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Publication number: 20150209231Abstract: A closed fluid transfer system for fluidly interconnecting a syringe to any one of a patient I.V. set, a vial and an I.V. bag, is provided and includes a first adapter defining a lumen and supporting a seal across a first end of its lumen, the first adapter supporting a rear end of a needle within the lumen, wherein the seal is movable relative to the needle such that a tip of the needle penetrates through the seal; and a second adapter defining a lumen and supporting a seal across a first end of its lumen; wherein when the second adapter is coupled to the first adapter, the second adapter seal abuts the first adapter seal and moves the first adapter seal relative to the tip of the needle such that the tip of the needle penetrates through the abutting first adapter seal and second adapter seal.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2015Publication date: July 30, 2015Applicant: J & J SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Jared Michael Garfield, Randall Scott Koplin, Kent Jeffrey Kallsen, Daniel Juhyung Lee, Stephen R. Mitchell, John R. Slump
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Patent number: 8563858Abstract: A system including a plate; at least one guide coupled to the plate; and a slide coupled to the at least one guide. The slide includes a first arm constrained by the at least one guide; and a second arm coupled to the first arm. The slide can be moved along the at least one guide.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2009Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Assignee: Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc.Inventors: Guy W. Gladden, Jr., John Merritt, Kent Jeffrey Kallsen, Knute Palmer Alstad, David James Gennrich, Stanley R. Swiencicki
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Publication number: 20130066293Abstract: A closed fluid transfer system for fluidly interconnecting a syringe to any one of a patient I.V. set, a vial and an I.V. bag, is provided and includes a first adapter defining a lumen and supporting a seal across a first end of its lumen, the first adapter supporting a rear end of a needle within the lumen, wherein the seal is movable relative to the needle such that a tip of the needle penetrates through the seal; and a second adapter defining a lumen and supporting a seal across a first end of its lumen; wherein when the second adapter is coupled to the first adapter, the second adapter seal abuts the first adapter seal and moves the first adapter seal relative to the tip of the needle such that the tip of the needle penetrates through the abutting first adapter seal and second adapter seal.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2011Publication date: March 14, 2013Inventors: Jared Michael Garfield, Randall Scott Koplin, Kent Jeffrey Kallsen, Daniel Juhyung Lee, Stephen R. Mitchell, John R. Slump
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Publication number: 20110024154Abstract: A system including a plate; at least one guide coupled to the plate; and a slide coupled to the at least one guide. The slide includes a first arm constrained by the at least one guide; and a second arm coupled to the first arm. The slide can be moved along the at least one guide.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2009Publication date: February 3, 2011Applicant: LEVITON MANUFACTURING CO., INC.Inventors: Guy W. Gladden, JR., John Merritt, Kent Jeffrey Kallsen, Knute Palmer Alstad, David James Gennrich, Stanley R. Swiencicki
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Publication number: 20090306690Abstract: An rotational atherectomy apparatus for abrading tissue, comprising: a flexible, elongated, rotatable drive shaft having a proximal end and a distal end opposite the proximal end; a nose cone operatively attached proximate the distal end of the drive shaft comprising a distal tapered section and a plurality of elongate, flexible members adjacent to the distal tapered section of the drive shaft, each member in the plurality being fixed at both a proximal end and a distal end opposite the proximal end; a proximal mount rotatable with the drive shaft and fixedly connected to the proximal ends of all the flexible members in the plurality; and a distal mount axially separated from the proximal mount and fixedly connected to the distal ends of all the flexible members in the plurality.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2009Publication date: December 10, 2009Applicant: CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Jody Rivers, Ryan Welty, Matthew D. Cambronne, David C. Franchino, Kent Jeffrey Kallsen, Stephen Latham