Patents by Inventor Malcolm Russelburg

Malcolm Russelburg 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 INTRODUCER ASSEMBLY HAVING SAFETY SHIELDED NEEDLE
    Publication number: 20080071222
    Abstract: An intravenous catheter introducer assembly having a safety feature to prevent accidental needle sticks. The introducer assembly includes a needle assembly having a groove disposed on its outer surface. The introducer includes a protector made of a hollow member having an open distal end and an inwardly disposed resilient flange or a clip disposed thereon. The protector is coaxially slidably disposed around the needle with the flange abutting the outer surface of the needle and adapted to engage the groove when a catheter assembly is removed from the needle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2007
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Applicant: SMITHS MEDICAL ASD, INC.
    Inventors: Edward Rhad, Mark Tsonton, Randy Stephens, Malcolm Russelburg