Patents by Inventor Kevin Woehr
Kevin Woehr 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: 11957850Abstract: Needle assemblies and related methods in which a valve opener is used to push into a valve to open one or more slits on the valve to open the valve. The needle assemblies each includes a needle hub with a needle, a catheter tube with a catheter hub and the valve and valve opener positioned in the interior cavity of the catheter hub. The valve can have a valve skirt and a nose section of the valve opener can locate therein. One or more reliefs can be provided with the valve opener so that an elbow or diagonal section on a needle guard can project from a holding space within the valve opener through the relief.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2021Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: B. Braun Melsungen AGInventors: Kevin Woehr, Jarryd Keng Gene Ng, Boon Ping Neoh
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Patent number: 11883614Abstract: Needle assemblies and related methods in which a valve opener is used to push into a valve to open one or more slits on the valve to open the valve. The needle assemblies each includes a needle hub with a needle, a catheter tube with a catheter hub and the valve and valve opener positioned in the interior cavity of the catheter hub. The valve can have a valve skirt and a nose section of the valve opener can locate therein. One or more reliefs can be provided with the valve opener so that an elbow or diagonal section on a needle guard can project from a holding space within the valve opener through the relief.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2020Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: B. Braun Melsungen AGInventors: Kevin Woehr, Jarryd Keng Gene Ng, Boon Ping Neoh
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Patent number: 11850377Abstract: Needle devices having a component that provides the function of fixing a valve in a standard diameter sized catheter hub, the valve and/or the component provide or provides a proximally directed axial force for returning the valve opener from a distal position within the catheter hub to a proximal position within the catheter hub when a male Luer is disconnected from the catheter hub. Various components can be located inside a single hub body catheter hub that can restrict fluid flow, allow actuation to permit fluid flow, prevent needlestick injuries, and combinations thereof.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2019Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: B. Braun Melsungen AGInventors: Kevin Woehr, Chee Mun Phang
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Patent number: 11612722Abstract: Needle assemblies are generally discussed herein with particular discussions extended to needle assemblies having a tip protector with a plurality of wall surfaces for preventing contact with the needle tip from a side. Aspects of the tip protectors discussed herein include a first protector body having an arm for blocking a needle tip surrounded by a second protector body having a plurality of wall surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2018Date of Patent: March 28, 2023Assignee: B. Braun Melsungen AGInventor: Kevin Woehr
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Publication number: 20220280756Abstract: Needle guards that can be made from a combination of plastic and metal can be used with sharp medical devices. The needle guard can have a proximal wall defining a distal surface, a proximal surface, and a through opening, the proximal wall being made of a first material. The needle guard can have a first resilient arm extending distally from the distal surface of the proximal wall, the first resilient arm comprising an arm section and a distal wall. The needle guard can have a second resilient arm extending distally from the distal surface of the proximal wall, the second resilient arm comprising an arm section and a distal wall. One of the first resilient arm and the second resilient arm can be made of a second material different from the first material of the proximal wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2020Publication date: September 8, 2022Applicant: B. Braun Melsungen AGInventor: Kevin Woehr
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Patent number: 11224720Abstract: Infusion systems and related methods involving a catheter hub and an extension or IV administration set having a male Luer connector for fluid communication with the catheter hub. A support adaptor is provided with the extension or IV administration set and has a body with a length between first and second ends, and a body wall having a continuous wall surface in a radial direction relative to the length and which defines an exterior of the body. An internal wall of the support adaptor defines a bore with the body wall, wherein the bore has first and second openings. A tubing length is located in the bore and extends out of the second opening. The bore includes first and second bore sections. Optionally, the second bore section is angled relative to the first bore section. A support surface is located beneath the bore, elevation wise.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2016Date of Patent: January 18, 2022Assignees: B. Braun Melsungen AG, B. Braun Medical Inc.Inventors: Bruce Brunetti, Scott Moyer, Frank Starner, Tom Sutton, Steve Weber, Cheryl Wozniak, Matthew Bellenoit, Kevin Woehr, Helmut Freigang
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Patent number: 11141569Abstract: Needle assemblies and related methods in which a valve opener is used to push into a valve to open one or more slits on the valve to open the valve. The needle assemblies each includes a needle hub with a needle, a catheter tube with a catheter hub and the valve and valve opener positioned in the interior cavity of the catheter hub. The valve can have a valve skirt and a nose section of the valve opener can locate therein. One or more reliefs can be provided with the valve opener so that an elbow or diagonal section on a needle guard can project from a holding space within the valve opener through the relief.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2016Date of Patent: October 12, 2021Assignee: B. Braun Melsungen AGInventors: Kevin Woehr, Jarryd Keng Gene Ng, Boon Ping Neoh
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Publication number: 20210308427Abstract: Needle assemblies and related methods having a needle hub with a needle, a catheter tube with a catheter hub and having the needle extending through the catheter tube in a ready to use position. A valve is positioned in an interior cavity of the catheter hub, the valve having sections that can deflect in a distal direction and sections that can deflect in a proximal direction to open a fluid flow path through the valve. The valve can be deflected by a multi-piece valve opener.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2021Publication date: October 7, 2021Applicant: B. Braun Melsungen AGInventors: Jarryd Keng Gene Ng, Boon Ping Neoh, Chee Mun Phang, Hang Khiang Chng, Kevin Woehr
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Patent number: 11071849Abstract: Needle assemblies and related methods having a needle hub with a needle, a catheter tube with a catheter hub and having the needle extending through the catheter tube in a ready to use position. A valve is positioned in an interior cavity of the catheter hub, the valve having sections that can deflect in a distal direction and sections that can deflect in a proximal direction to open a fluid flow path through the valve. The valve can be deflected by a multi-piece valve opener.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2016Date of Patent: July 27, 2021Assignee: B. Braun Melsungen AGInventors: Jarryd Keng Gene Ng, Boon Ping Neoh, Chee Mun Phang, Hang Khiang Chng, Kevin Woehr
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Patent number: 11020580Abstract: A catheter assembly including a catheter hub being connectable to a device for the infusion or withdrawal of fluids; a hollow extension tube connected at its distal end to the catheter hub, the extension tube connectable at its proximal end to a device for infusing fluid into the chamber within the catheter hub; a valve assembly disposed within the chamber of the catheter hub having a first valve member and a second valve member preventing the flow of fluid through the chamber to or from the proximal end of the catheter hub. A needle guard assembly is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2018Date of Patent: June 1, 2021Assignee: B. Braun Melsungen AGInventor: Kevin Woehr
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Publication number: 20210146098Abstract: Needle assemblies and related methods in which a valve opener is used to push into a valve to open one or more slits on the valve to open the valve. The needle assemblies each includes a needle hub with a needle, a catheter tube with a catheter hub and the valve and valve opener positioned in the interior cavity of the catheter hub. The valve can have a valve skirt and a nose section of the valve opener can locate therein. One or more reliefs can be provided with the valve opener so that an elbow or diagonal section on a needle guard can project from a holding space within the valve opener through the relief.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2021Publication date: May 20, 2021Applicant: B. Braun Melsungen AGInventors: Kevin Woehr, Jarryd Keng Gene Ng, Boon Ping Neoh
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Publication number: 20210052859Abstract: A safety needle assembly having a first hub attached to a flexible tube and a second hub attached to a needle projecting through the flexible tube. A needle guard is positioned in an interior cavity of the first hub. The needle guard has a proximal wall having an opening and two arms each with an end and wherein the two ends spaced from and biased toward the needle in a ready position. In a particular example, a support is located inside the cavity of the first hub and wherein the two ends of the two arms on the needle guard rest on the support in the ready position.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2020Publication date: February 25, 2021Applicant: B. Braun Melsungen AGInventors: Soo Yong Tan, Kevin Woehr
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Patent number: 10918837Abstract: A safety needle assembly having a first hub attached to a flexible tube and a second hub attached to a needle projecting through the flexible tube. A needle guard is positioned in an interior cavity of the first hub. The needle guard has a proximal wall having an opening and two arms each with an end and wherein the two ends spaced from and biased toward the needle in a ready position. In a particular example, a support is located inside the cavity of the first hub and wherein the two ends of the two arms on the needle guard rest on the support in the ready position.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2014Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: B. Braun Melsungen AGInventors: Soo Yong Tan, Kevin Woehr
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Patent number: 10912928Abstract: Needle assemblies are generally discussed herein with particular discussions extended to needle assemblies having a tip protector with a plurality of wall surfaces for preventing contact with the needle tip from a side. Aspects of the tip protectors discussed herein include a first protector body having an arm for blocking a needle tip surrounded by a second protector body having a plurality of wall surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2016Date of Patent: February 9, 2021Assignee: B. Braun Melsungen AGInventor: Kevin Woehr
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Publication number: 20210031008Abstract: Needle assemblies and related methods in which a valve opener is used to push into a valve to open one or more slits on the valve to open the valve. The needle assemblies each includes a needle hub with a needle, a catheter tube with a catheter hub and the valve and valve opener positioned in the interior cavity of the catheter hub. The valve can have a valve skirt and a nose section of the valve opener can locate therein. One or more reliefs can be provided with the valve opener so that an elbow or diagonal section on a needle guard can project from a holding space within the valve opener through the relief.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2020Publication date: February 4, 2021Inventors: Kevin Woehr, Jarryd Keng Gene Ng, Boon Ping Neoh
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Patent number: 10869970Abstract: A safety needle is disclosed having a puncture needle with a needle lumen and a ground tip; a holding device that, during use, bears on the skin of a patient and holds the puncture needle; and a safety mechanism with a protection element that has a first, opened state and a second, closed state. When the holding device is taken away from the skin and/or when the holding device is moved with respect to the defined position, the safety mechanism automatically moves the protection element from a first position, in which the tip of the needle is exposed, to a second position, in which the tip of the needle is covered as the protection element at the same time transfers automatically from the first, opened state to the second, closed state.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2016Date of Patent: December 22, 2020Assignee: B. BRAUN AVITUM AGInventors: Hans Haindl, Kevin Woehr
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Patent number: 10799683Abstract: Method, system and device involving a needle device with a needle safety element with improved stable structure. A frame can surround the needle safety element to provide added stiffening of the needle safety element. The frame can include stays extending laterally of the needle safety element. The needle safety element with the frame can be slidably located on a needle and in a catheter hub in a ready to use position and be removable from the catheter hub in a protective position.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2018Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Assignee: B. Braun Melsungen AGInventors: Kevin Woehr, Hermann Riesenberger, Meinrad Lugan
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Publication number: 20200188634Abstract: Needle devices having a component that provides the function of fixing a valve in a standard diameter sized catheter hub, the valve and/or the component provide or provides a proximally directed axial force for returning the valve opener from a distal position within the catheter hub to a proximal position within the catheter hub when a male Luer is disconnected from the catheter hub. Various components can be located inside a single hub body catheter hub that can restrict fluid flow, allow actuation to permit fluid flow, prevent needlestick injuries, and combinations thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2019Publication date: June 18, 2020Inventors: Kevin Woehr, Chee Mun Phang
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Patent number: 10682500Abstract: Catheter assemblies are generally discussed herein with particular discussions extended to catheter assemblies having a tip protector, a valve, a valve opener, and optionally a needle wiper. The valve opener is disposed inside a catheter hub and is configured to be pushed by an IV set luer connector to open a valve following successful catheterization to pass fluids or other solutions through the catheter. A tip protector is incorporated to block the needle tip and prevent the same from accidental needle stick. A wiper is optionally included to wipe blood deposits from the needle when the same is retracted from the catheter.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2016Date of Patent: June 16, 2020Assignee: B. Braun Melsungen AGInventors: Kevin Woehr, Michael Zerbes
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Patent number: 10661058Abstract: Safety intravenous catheters (IVCs) are disclosed herein having a catheter hub with a catheter tube, a needle with a needle hub, and a needle guard. The needle guard is configured to be positioned at least partially within an interior space of the catheter hub and is retained thereto by mechanical engagement between the two. Following removal of the needle from the catheter hub, the needle guard is configured to disengage from the catheter hub and attach over a tip of the needle to shield the needle tip from inadvertent needlesticks. The needle guard having an angled end section configured with a length and a width to retain the needle tip within a tip holding space behind the angled end section.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2017Date of Patent: May 26, 2020Assignee: B. Braun Melsungen AGInventor: Kevin Woehr