Patents by Inventor Larry J. Miller

Larry J. Miller 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: 12089972
    Abstract: Medical procedure trays and related methods are provided to accommodate joining a first non-sterile medical device with a second sterile medical device and maintaining required sterilization of the second sterile medical device to perform an associated medical procedure. One example of such medical procedures includes biopsy of a bone and/or associated bone marrow using a non-sterile powered driver and a sterile biopsy needle or biopsy needle set. Each medical procedure tray may include a containment bag or sterile sleeve. A coupler assembly, one or more sharps protectors, a biopsy sample ejector and/or associated ejector funnel may also be included. Some medical procedure trays may allow engaging a non-sterile powered driver with one end of a coupler assembly and sealing the non-sterile powered driver in a sterile sleeve or containment bag without compromising sterility of other components in the medical procedure tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: TELEFLEX LIFE SCIENCES LIMITED
    Inventors: Larry J. Miller, David S. Bolleter, Robert W. Titkemeyer, Matthew T. Harmon
  • Patent number: 11771462
    Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods for sternal locators for placement of an intraosseous device into the sternum of a human patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: TELEFLEX LIFE SCIENCES LIMITED
    Inventors: Christopher Brian Kilcoin, John Frank Morgan, III, Larry J. Miller, Robert W. Titkemeyer
  • Patent number: 11771439
    Abstract: An apparatus and methods are provided to penetrate a bone and associated bone marrow using a powered driver having a gear assembly and a motor. The powered driver may include an indicator operable to show status of a power supply associated with the powered driver. The power supply may include a battery power pack having a diamond shaped cross section. The powered driver may have a handle with a corresponding cross section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: TELEFLEX LIFE SCIENCES LIMITED
    Inventors: Larry J. Miller, David S. Bolleter, Robert W. Titkemeyer, Christopher B. Kilcoin, Matthew T. Harmon, Ruben Trevino
  • Publication number: 20230191100
    Abstract: Fluid communication devices and supporting structures may be provided for use with intraosseous devices. Apparatus and methods may also be provided to communicate fluids with an intraosseous device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2023
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventors: Larry J. MILLER, David S. BOLLETER, Robert W. TITKEMEYER, Joseph J. MANNO, Matthew T. HARMON, Bruce J. RICHARDSON, Gary Emerson HART
  • Publication number: 20230157725
    Abstract: Powered drivers operable to insert an intraosseous device into a bone and associated bone marrow are disclosed. Some of the present powered drivers may include a housing having a distal end and a proximal end; a motor disposed in the housing; a driveshaft at the distal end of the housing; and a gearbox coupled to the motor and to the driveshaft. Activation of the motor causes rotation of the driveshaft. The housing may include a power source configured to power the motor. The driveshaft may be slidably disposed in the housing and configured such that, upon application of a threshold force on the driveshaft in the direction of the proximal end of the housing, the driveshaft will slide toward the proximal end of the housing to cause an electrical circuit between the motor and the power source to close.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2023
    Publication date: May 25, 2023
    Inventors: John MORGAN, Larry J. MILLER, Robert W. TITKEMEYER, Chris KILCOIN
  • Patent number: 11583668
    Abstract: Fluid communication devices and supporting structures may be provided for use with intraosseous devices. Apparatus and methods may also be provided to communicate fluids with an intraosseous device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: TELEFLEX LIFE SCIENCES LIMITED
    Inventors: Larry J. Miller, David S. Bolleter, Robert W. Titkemeyer, Joseph J. Manno, Matthew T. Harmon, Bruce J. Richardson, Gary Emerson Hart
  • Patent number: 11547445
    Abstract: Powered drivers operable to insert an intraosseous device into a bone are disclosed. Some of the present powered drivers include a housing having a distal end and a proximal end. A driveshaft may be located near the distal end of the housing and configured to engage a portion of the intraosseous device. A motor may be disposed in the housing and operable to rotate the driveshaft. A power source may be disposed within the housing and configured to power the motor. The powered drivers may include a lockout operable to prevent activation of the driver for increased safety when handling the driver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: TELEFLEX LIFE SCIENCES LIMITED
    Inventors: John Morgan, Larry J. Miller, Robert W. Titkemeyer, Chris Kilcoin
  • Publication number: 20220409321
    Abstract: Medical procedure trays and related methods are provided to accommodate joining a first non-sterile medical device with a second sterile medical device and maintaining required sterilization of the second sterile medical device to perform an associated medical procedure. One example of such medical procedures includes biopsy of a bone and/or associated bone marrow using a non-sterile powered driver and a sterile biopsy needle or biopsy needle set. Each medical procedure tray may include a containment bag or sterile sleeve. A coupler assembly, one or more sharps protectors, a biopsy sample ejector and/or associated ejector funnel may also be included. Some medical procedure trays may allow engaging a non-sterile powered driver with one end of a coupler assembly and sealing the non-sterile powered driver in a sterile sleeve or containment bag without compromising sterility of other components in the medical procedure tray.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2022
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Inventors: Larry J. MILLER, David S. BOLLETER, Robert W. TITKEMEYER, Matthew T. HARMON
  • Patent number: 11426249
    Abstract: Medical devices, medical procedure trays, kits and related methods are provided for use to perform medical procedures that require access to the interior of a bone. The devices, trays and methods allow multiple use of non-sterile medical devices with sterile medical devices for performing medical procedures requiring sterile conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: TELEFLEX LIFE SCIENCES LIMITED
    Inventors: Larry J. Miller, Eric W. Eisbrenner
  • Publication number: 20220202399
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided to remove biopsy specimens from a bone and/or associated bone marrow using a powered driver and an intraosseous (IO) needle set. The powered driver may rotate the IO needle set at an optimum speed to obtain a biopsy sample of bone and/or bone marrow. Apparatus and methods may also be provided for aspiration of bone marrow and/or stem cell transplant procedures. The apparatus may include a powered driver, a coupler assembly, a containment bag or sterile sleeve and various IO needles and IO needle sets with associated hubs and/or hub assemblies. Each IO needle set may include a cannula or catheter and an associated trocar stylet with respective tips operable to penetrate a bone and/or bone marrow with minimum trauma to a patient. Each hub assembly may be used to releasably dispose a respective stylet within an associated generally hollow cannula. Some coupler assemblies and/or hub assemblies may also be used with manual drivers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2022
    Publication date: June 30, 2022
    Inventors: Larry J. MILLER, David S. BOLLETER, Robert W. TITKEMEYER, Christopher Brian KILCOIN, Matthew T. Harmon, Bradford Hughes CRAIG
  • Patent number: 11337728
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided to penetrate a bone and associated bone marrow using a powered driver. The powered driver is operable to insert an intraosseous device into a bone and associated bone marrow. The powered driver may include a housing having a distal end and a proximal end; a drive shaft having a first end disposed within the housing; a motor disposed within the housing and rotatably engaged with the drive shaft; a power supply to supply power to the motor; and a trigger assembly to activate the motor to rotate the drive shaft. A light may be connected to the power supply and operable to illuminate an insertion site for the intraosseous device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: TELEFLEX LIFE SCIENCES LIMITED
    Inventors: Larry J. Miller, David S. Bolleter, Robert W. Titkemeyer
  • Patent number: 11324521
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for penetrating bone marrow is provided. The apparatus may include a housing such as a handheld body, a penetrator assembly, a connector that releasably attaches the penetrator assembly to a drill shaft, a gear mechanism, a motor and a power supply and associated circuitry operable to power the motor. The penetrator assembly may include a removable inner trocar and an outer penetrator or needle. It may also include a grooved trocar that allows bone chips to be expelled as the apparatus is inserted into bone marrow. Various connectors are provided to attach the penetrator assembly to the drill shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: TELEFLEX LIFE SCIENCES LIMITED
    Inventor: Larry J. Miller
  • Patent number: 11298202
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods provided to remove biopsy specimens from bone and/or associated bone marrow. A powered driver may rotate a biopsy needle at an optimum speed to obtain the biopsy specimen. A thread or a groove may be disposed on interior portions of the biopsy needle. The thread or groove may engage a biopsy specimen and enhance removal of a bone marrow core from cancellous bone. Manufacturing procedures are provided for bonding a single helical thread with interior portions of the biopsy needle. The apparatus may also include a biopsy sample ejector and/or ejector funnel. A biopsy needle set may include a cannula and a trocar with respective tips having optimum configurations, dimensions and/or orientations relative to each other to optimize penetration of a bone and/or bone marrow with minimum patient trauma and enhanced reliability of obtaining a biopsy specimen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: TELEFLEX LIFE SCIENCES LIMITED
    Inventors: Larry J. Miller, David S. Bolleter, Robert W. Titkemeyer, Christopher Brian Kilcoin, Bradford Hughes Craig
  • Patent number: 11291472
    Abstract: An apparatus for penetrating bone and accessing bone marrow is provided. The apparatus may include a penetrator assembly and a powered drill. The penetrator assembly may include an inner penetrator having a stylet. The penetrator assembly may also include an outer penetrator having a hollow cannula and a luer lock attachment. The powered drill may include a housing enclosing a motor and a power supply and associated circuitry. The powered drill may also include a connector receptacle for receiving a penetrator assembly connector of the penetrator assembly. The powered drill may include a magnetic connection which releasably locks the penetrator assembly connector into place with the powered drill. The power supply may include a rechargeable battery within the housing for supplying power to the motor. A battery indicator may be provided to indicate a level of the battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: TELEFLEX LIFE SCIENCES LIMITED
    Inventors: Larry J. Miller, David S. Bolleter, Robert W. Titkemeyer, Charles M. Schwimmer
  • Patent number: 11266441
    Abstract: A penetrator assembly for penetrating a bone and associated bone marrow is provided. The penetrator assembly may include a first connector having a first end and a second end; an outer penetrator extending from the second end of the first connector; the outer penetrator comprising a longitudinal passageway and a first tip; a second connector having a first end and a second end; and an inner penetrator extending from the second end of the second connector, the inner penetrator comprising a second tip. The first connector may be configured to engage the second connector, and the inner penetrator may be disposed in the longitudinal passageway of the outer penetrator when the first connector is engaged with the second connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: TELEFLEX LIFE SCIENCES LIMITED
    Inventor: Larry J. Miller
  • Patent number: 11234683
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided to remove biopsy specimens from a bone and/or associated bone marrow using a powered driver and an intraosseous (IO) needle set. The powered driver may rotate the IO needle set at an optimum speed to obtain a biopsy sample of bone and/or bone marrow. Apparatus and methods may also be provided for aspiration of bone marrow and/or stem cell transplant procedures. The apparatus may include a powered driver, a coupler assembly, a containment bag or sterile sleeve and various IO needles and IO needle sets with associated hubs and/or hub assemblies. Each IO needle set may include a cannula or catheter and an associated trocar stylet with respective tips operable to penetrate a bone and/or bone marrow with minimum trauma to a patient. Each hub assembly may be used to releasably dispose a respective stylet within an associated generally hollow cannula. Some coupler assemblies and/or hub assemblies may also be used with manual drivers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: TELEFLEX LIFE SCIENCES LIMITED
    Inventors: Larry J. Miller, David S. Bolleter, Robert W. Titkemeyer, Christopher Brian Kilcoin, Matthew T. Harmon, Bradford Hughes Craig
  • Publication number: 20210386455
    Abstract: An apparatus for penetrating bone and accessing bone marrow is provided. The apparatus may include a penetrator assembly and a powered drill. The penetrator assembly may include an inner penetrator having a stylet. The penetrator assembly may also include an outer penetrator having a hollow cannula and a luer lock attachment. The powered drill may include a housing enclosing a motor and a power supply and associated circuitry. The powered drill may also include a connector receptacle for receiving a penetrator assembly connector of the penetrator assembly. The powered drill may include a magnetic connection which releasably locks the penetrator assembly connector into place with the powered drill. The power supply may include a rechargeable battery within the housing for supplying power to the motor. A battery indicator may be provided to indicate a level of the battery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2021
    Publication date: December 16, 2021
    Inventors: Larry J. MILLER, David S. BOLLETER, Robert W. TITKEMEYER, Charles M. Schwimmer
  • Publication number: 20210298767
    Abstract: An apparatus for penetrating bone and accessing bone marrow is provided. The apparatus may include a penetrator assembly and a powered drill to penetrate the bone into the bone marrow. The penetrator assembly may include a trocar having a stylet. The penetrator assembly may also include an outer penetrator having a hollow cannula and a luer lock attachment. The powered drill may include a housing enclosing a motor and a power supply and associated circuitry. The powered drill may also include a connector receptacle for receiving a penetrator assembly connector of the penetrator assembly. The connector receptacle may releasably lock the penetrator assembly connector into place with the powered drill. The power supply may include a rechargeable battery within the housing for supplying power to the motor. A battery indicator may be provided to indicate a level of the battery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2021
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Inventors: Larry J. MILLER, David S. BOLLETER, Robert W. TITKEMEYER, Charles M. Schwimmer
  • Publication number: 20210282753
    Abstract: Assistive apparatuses or devices, kits, and methods for assisting with removal of a biological sample from an intraosseous device are described. Some of the present assistive apparatuses comprise: a body including a first end and a second end, and defining a channel with a first portion having a first transverse dimension, a second portion disposed between the first portion and the second end and having a second transverse dimension that is smaller than the first transvers dimension, and a longitudinal axis extending through the first portion and the second portion, the body further including a protrusion extending laterally outward relative to the longitudinal axis; where the channel is configured to receive a portion of an intraosseous device having a hub and a cannula extending from the hub, with the first portion of the channel receiving a part of the hub, and the second portion of the channel receiving a part of the cannula while preventing passage of the hub through the second portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2021
    Publication date: September 16, 2021
    Inventors: John MORGAN, Larry J. MILLER, Robert W. TITKEMEYER, Chris KILCOIN
  • Patent number: 11103282
    Abstract: An apparatus for penetrating bone and accessing bone marrow is provided. The apparatus may include a penetrator assembly and a powered drill. The penetrator assembly may include an inner penetrator having a stylet. The penetrator assembly may also include an outer penetrator having a hollow cannula and a luer lock attachment. The powered drill may include a housing enclosing a motor and a power supply and associated circuitry. The powered drill may also include a connector receptacle for receiving a penetrator assembly connector of the penetrator assembly. The powered drill may include a magnetic connection which releasably locks the penetrator assembly connector into place with the powered drill. The power supply may include a rechargeable battery within the housing for supplying power to the motor. A battery indicator may be provided to indicate a level of the battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: TELEFLEX LIFE SCIENCES LIMITED
    Inventors: Larry J. Miller, David S. Bolleter, Robert W. Titkemeyer, Charles M. Schwimmer