Patents by Inventor Lawrence J. Trainer

Lawrence J. Trainer 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).

  • CATHETER ADAPTER PORT VALVE
    Publication number: 20130237925
    Abstract: A catheter assembly is disclosed that includes a catheter adapter having a port disposed on its sidewall. A valve is coupled to the port to seal the opening in the port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2012
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Lawrence J. Trainer, S. Ray Isaacson
  • MULTIPLE USE STRETCHING AND NON-PENETRATING BLOOD CONTROL VALVES
    Publication number: 20130165868
    Abstract: The current invention relates to infusion devices, specifically to peripheral intravenous (IV) catheters. In particular, the invention relates to peripheral IV catheter assemblies having features to enable selective and reversible activation of fluid flow through the catheter assembly. Some implementations of the present invention include various configurations of septum valves having a barrier surface that is stressed to bias the barrier surface and provide a pathway through the septum valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2012
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicant: BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY
    Inventors: S. Ray Isaacson, Kelly D. Christensen, Lawrence J. Trainer, Weston F. Harding