Patents by Inventor Kevin J. Seifert
Kevin J. Seifert 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: 11950908Abstract: Methods for intra-mold sterilization of a plastic-embedded metal component of a product, such as a medical lancet having a metal needle embedded within a plastic lancet body. For example, a lancet needle is retained within a mold, plastic is injected to encapsulate the needle, and a specified minimum temperature is maintained for a specified minimum cycle time. In example forms, the specified minimum mold temperature is at least about 370 degrees Fahrenheit and the specified minimum cycle time is at least about 10 seconds.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2020Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: Facet Technologies, LLCInventor: Kevin J. Seifert
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Publication number: 20200383619Abstract: Methods for intra-mold sterilization of a plastic-embedded metal component of a product, such as a medical lancet having a metal needle embedded within a plastic lancet body. For example, a lancet needle is retained within a mold, plastic is injected to encapsulate the needle, and a specified minimum temperature is maintained for a specified minimum cycle time. In example forms, the specified minimum mold temperature is at least about 370 degrees Fahrenheit and the specified minimum cycle time is at least about 10 seconds.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2020Publication date: December 10, 2020Applicant: FACET TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventor: Kevin J. SEIFERT
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Patent number: 10779758Abstract: Methods for intra-mold sterilization of a plastic-embedded metal component of a product, such as a medical lancet having a metal needle embedded within a plastic lancet body. For example, a lancet needle is retained within a mold, plastic is injected to encapsulate the needle, and a specified minimum temperature is maintained for a specified minimum cycle time. In example forms, the specified minimum mold temperature is at least about 370 degrees Fahrenheit and the specified minimum cycle time is at least about 10 seconds.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2014Date of Patent: September 22, 2020Assignee: FACET TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventor: Kevin J. Seifert
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Publication number: 20200221988Abstract: A lancet needle with an alignment and engagement notch, with material of the lancet body extending into the notch to more securely retain the needle to the lancet body, whereby a shorter needle can be utilized than with typical lancets. The notch optionally also provides a registration point for rotational and/or axial alignment of the needle during overmolding to form the lancet body, for example to maintain consistent positioning of the needle's beveled point.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2020Publication date: July 16, 2020Applicant: FACET TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventor: Kevin J. SEIFERT
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Patent number: 10631770Abstract: A lancet needle with an alignment and engagement notch, with material of the lancet body extending into the notch to more securely retain the needle to the lancet body, whereby a shorter needle can be utilized than with typical lancets. The notch optionally also provides a registration point for rotational and/or axial alignment of the needle during overmolding to form the lancet body, for example to maintain consistent positioning of the needle's beveled point.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2014Date of Patent: April 28, 2020Assignee: FACET TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventor: Kevin J. Seifert
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Publication number: 20140364887Abstract: Methods for intra-mold sterilization of a plastic-embedded metal component of a product, such as a medical lancet having a metal needle embedded within a plastic lancet body. For example, a lancet needle is retained within a mold, plastic is injected to encapsulate the needle, and a specified minimum temperature is maintained for a specified minimum cycle time. In example forms, the specified minimum mold temperature is at least about 370 degrees Fahrenheit and the specified minimum cycle time is at least about 10 seconds.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2014Publication date: December 11, 2014Applicant: FACET TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventor: Kevin J. SEIFERT
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Publication number: 20140364763Abstract: A lancet needle with an alignment and engagement notch, with material of the lancet body extending into the notch to more securely retain the needle to the lancet body, whereby a shorter needle can be utilized than with typical lancets. The notch optionally also provides a registration point for rotational and/or axial alignment of the needle during overmolding to form the lancet body, for example to maintain consistent positioning of the needle's beveled point.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2014Publication date: December 11, 2014Applicant: FACET TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventor: Kevin J. SEIFERT
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Patent number: 8651146Abstract: The different embodiments of the cable stand-off serve as a thermally inslutative protector. In one embodiment, the cable stand-off includes an elongated member defining a lumen therethrough, and a plurality of fins extending from an outer surface of the elongated member, wherein the plurality of fins includes sets of fins, each set of fins being spaced a longitudinal distance from one another and being positioned around a circumference of the elongated member. Another embodiment of the cable stand-off comprises an elongated member having a helical shape and surrounding at least a portion of a length of at least one energy transmission conduit. In yet another embodiment, a cable stand-off comprises an elongated surrounding at least a portion of a length of an energy transmission conduit, wherein the elongated member is made of a non-flammable, low particulate, flexible fiber material.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2008Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Kristin D. Johnson, Joseph E. Hendricks, Darion Peterson, Christopher T. Rusin, Kevin J. Seifert, Arnold V. DeCarlo
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Publication number: 20090084581Abstract: The different embodiments of the cable stand-off serve as a thermally inslutative protector. In one embodiment, the cable stand-off includes an elongated member defining a lumen therethrough, and a plurality of fins extending from an outer surface of the elongated member, wherein the plurality of fins includes sets of fins, each set of fins being spaced a longitudinal distance from one another and being positioned around a circumference of the elongated member. Another embodiment of the cable stand-off comprises an elongated member having a helical shape and surrounding at least a portion of a length of at least one energy transmission conduit. In yet another embodiment, a cable stand-off comprises an elongated surrounding at least a portion of a length of an energy transmission conduit, wherein the elongated member is made of a non-flammable, low particulate, flexible fiber material.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2008Publication date: April 2, 2009Inventors: Kristin D. Johnson, Joseph E. Hendricks, Darion Peterson, Christopher T. Rusin, Kevin J. Seifert, Arnold V. DeCarlo
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Publication number: 20030220619Abstract: A novel self-blunting needle apparatus (10d) employs a blunting member (70) and a needle (12). The blunting member (70) may be disposed within the needle (12) and may be adapted for fluid flow therethrough. The needle (12) may then be inserted into a patient's tissue and the blunting member (70) may be extended to blunt the apparatus. In other embodiments, e.g., apparatus (10), a driver (76) may be employed to move the blunting member (70) without obstructing fluid flow. There may be a locking spline (58) and cam channel (30) configuration to prevent backward motion of the blunting member (70) in various embodiments. A hollow body (22) is configured to facilitate assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2003Publication date: November 27, 2003Inventors: John M. Polidoro, Richard G. Holdaway, Chad C. Smutney, Carl R. Sahi, Richard S. Kearns, Kevin J. Seifert, Gregory F. Biancardi, John M. Seifert
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Patent number: 6629956Abstract: A novel self-blunting needle apparatus (10d) employs a blunting member (70) and a needle (12). The blunting member (70) may be disposed within the needle (12) and may be adapted for fluid flow therethrough. The needle (12) may then be inserted into a patient's tissue and the blunting member (70) may be extended to blunt the apparatus. In other embodiments, e.g., apparatus (10), a driver (76) may be employed to move the blunting member (70) without obstructing fluid flow. There may be a locking spline (58) and cam channel (30) configuration to prevent backward motion of the blunting member (70) in various embodiments. A hollow body (22) is configured to facilitate assembly.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 1999Date of Patent: October 7, 2003Inventors: John M. Polidoro, Richard G. Holdaway, Chad C. Smutney, Carl R. Sahi, Richard S. Kearns, Kevin J. Seifert, Gregory F. Biancardi, John M. Seifert
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Patent number: D447233Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2000Date of Patent: August 28, 2001Assignee: Becton Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Christopher R. Bickel, Kevin J. Seifert, David F. Vincenti