Patents by Inventor Mark Behlmaier

Mark Behlmaier 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).

  • Publication number: 20150174352
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes systems and methods that utilize a multi-lumen tube with an integral visualization apparatus, such as a camera. The multi-lumen tracheal tube system may include a camera apparatus that is positioned to facilitate left or right bronchial intubation. In addition, the camera apparatus may be a unitary assembly that functions to hold and position the camera relative to the tube and provides an acceptable profile for comfortable intubation. The camera apparatus may include additional components, such as integral light sources and flushing or cleaning devices to remove any buildup from the camera or optical components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2015
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Inventors: Sarah Hayman, Lockett E. Wood, Neville DeWitt Pierrat, Steven J. Grate, Jonathan Bloom, Roger Mecca, Alissa Wong, Christina Kornreich, Susan Roweton, Shannon E. Campbell, Mark Behlmaier
  • Patent number: 8978657
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a tracheal tube having a shaped divider disposed therein for separation of a tracheal tube into multiple ventilation lumens are provided. In some embodiments, the divider divides a tracheal ventilation lumen from a bronchial ventilation lumen. In some embodiments, the shaped divider provides an irregular inner diameter that allows a relatively bulky device to be inserted into one or both lumens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Donald R. Sandmore, Jonathan Snyder, Heather Harrison, Stanley Kaus, Mark Behlmaier, Vida Keene
  • Publication number: 20120103341
    Abstract: A tracheal tube assembly includes a connector body, a cannula extending from the connector body, and an insert that provides rigidity to the connector body and retains the cannula in the connector body. The insert has a proximal surface having a first outside diameter substantially the same size as a second outside diameter of the connector body. The cannula has a tapered upper end that fits between conforming tapered sections of the connector body inner surface and the insert. The insert may include features to prevent rotation of the cannula as well as rotation of the insert in the connector body. Features of the insert and connector body may also interface to mechanically retain the insert in the connector body. A fastening component may be provided to aid in the fastening of the insert and cannula to the connector body. Different sizes of cannula may be accommodated by different inserts, while using the same or different connector bodies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2010
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Applicant: Nellcor Puritan Bennett LLC
    Inventor: Mark Behlmaier
  • Publication number: 20120024292
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a tracheal tube having a shaped divider disposed therein for separation of a tracheal tube into multiple ventilation lumens are provided. In some embodiments, the divider divides a tracheal ventilation lumen from a bronchial ventilation lumen. In some embodiments, the shaped divider provides an irregular inner diameter that allows a relatively bulky device to be inserted into one or both lumens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2010
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Applicant: Nellcor Puritan Bennett LLC
    Inventors: Donald R. Sandmore, Jonathan Snyder, Heather Harrison, Stanley Kaus, Mark Behlmaier, Vida Keene