Patents by Inventor Laura Sue McWilliam

Laura Sue McWilliam 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).

  • Implantable pump catheter access port denial device
    Patent number: 6663609
    Abstract: A device and method configured for placement into the catheter access port to prevent insertion of a needle into the catheter access port. The device a prong to engage the housing and lock itself in the catheter access port, an annular surface having geometry complimentary to the catheter access port to seal the denial device, and a face configured to deny needle access to the catheter access port. The device is also self sealing to substantial prevent deposition between itself and the catheter access port, is configured to be inserted without the need for tools, and is manufactured from biocompatible material. The method for inserting this device consists of aligning the device with the catheter access port, inserting the device, confirming it is in place, and sealing it into the catheter access port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Shobha Devi Williamson, Chris C. Christiansen, Laura Sue McWilliam
  • Implantable pump catheter access port denial device
    Publication number: 20030078550
    Abstract: A device and method configured for placement into the catheter access port to prevent insertion of a needle into the catheter access port. The device is comprised of a prong to engage the housing and lock itself in the catheter access port, an annular surface having geometry complimentary to the catheter access port to seal the denial device, and a face configured to deny needle access to the catheter access port. The device is also self sealing to substantial prevent deposition between itself and the catheter access port, is configured to be inserted without the need for tools, and is manufactured from biocompatible material. The method for inserting this device consists of aligning the device with the catheter access port, inserting the device, confirming it is in place, and sealing it into the catheter access port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2001
    Publication date: April 24, 2003
    Inventors: Shobha Devi Williamson, Chris C. Christiansen, Laura Sue McWilliam