Patents by Inventor Kerry Flynn

Kerry Flynn 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).

  • Method of manufacturing catheter
    Patent number: 7273577
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method of manufacturing a catheter, wherein the catheter comprises an elongate portion having a proximal end and at least one lumen at said proximal end, at least one extension tube having a passage, and a coupling element, the distal portion of the extension tube being capable of communicating with a lumen of the elongate portion via a passage in the coupling element wherein the method comprises a step wherein a removable insert element locates and holds the extension tube in contact with the elongate portion during the manufacture of a coupling element. The invention also relates to a removable insert for use in the manufacturing of catheters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2007
    Assignee: Omega Critical Care Limited
    Inventors: Kerry Flynn, Simon Andrews
  • Compositions and methods for genetic analysis of polycystic kidney disease
    Publication number: 20070166755
    Abstract: The subject invention relates to nucleic acid sequences for detection of mutations in a PKD-1 or PKD-2 gene, as well as biomarkers for ADPKD. The invention further relates to methods for diagnosing ADPKD in an individual, and kits for performing the methods of the invention. The invention also provides a method for determining in an individual the presence or absence of a mutant PKD gene.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2007
    Publication date: July 19, 2007
    Inventors: Jeffrey Jones, Aidan Hennigan, John Curran, Susan Allen, Normand Robichaud, Jing Wang, Kerry Flynn, Jorge Garces, Christopher Palatucci, William Seltzer
  • Compositions and methods for genetic analysis of polycystic kidney disease
    Publication number: 20050100898
    Abstract: The subject invention relates to nucleic acid sequences for detection of mutations in a PKD-1 or PKD-2 gene, as well as biomarkers for ADPKD. The invention further relates to methods for diagnosing ADPKD in an individual, and kits for performing the methods of the invention. The invention also provides a method for determining in an individual the presence or absence of a mutant PKD gene.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2003
    Publication date: May 12, 2005
    Inventors: Jeffrey Jones, Aidan Hennigan, John Curran, Susan Allen, Normand Robichaud, Jing Wang, Kerry Flynn, Jorge Garces, Christopher Palatucci
  • Catheter
    Publication number: 20050040557
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method of manufacturing a catheter, wherein the catheter comprises an elongate portion having a proximal end and at least one lumen at said proximal end, at least one extension tube having a passage, and a coupling element, the distal portion of the extension tube being capable of communicating with a lumen of the elongate portion via a passage in the coupling element wherein the method comprises a step wherein a removable insert element locates and holds the extension tube in contact with the elongate portion during the manufacture of a coupling element. The invention also relates to a removable insert for use in the manufacturing of catheters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2002
    Publication date: February 24, 2005
    Inventors: Kerry Flynn, Simon Andrews