Patents by Inventor Mark Lotito

Mark Lotito 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: 9468461
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to catheterization systems and components thereof. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, a catheterization system is disclosed that includes a catheter including a body with proximal and distal ends and defining first and second lumens extending therethrough, and a stylet. The stylet includes first and second stylet portions each having proximal and distal end regions, wherein the distal end regions of the first and second stylet portions together define a tapered penetrating portion. The first and second stylet portions are configured and dimensioned to be slidably positioned within the first and second lumens of the catheter, respectively. The first and second stylet portions extend from the proximal end of the catheter and beyond the distal end of the catheter, and are independently movable in relation to each other to facilitate selective removal of the first stylet portion and/or the second stylet portion from the catheter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Marc Bellisario, Mark Lotito, Kurt E. Green, Geoffrey McElroy
  • Publication number: 20130267901
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to catheterization systems and components thereof. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, a catheterization system is disclosed that includes a catheter including a body with proximal and distal ends and defining first and second lumens extending therethrough, and a stylet. The stylet includes first and second stylet portions each having proximal and distal end regions, wherein the distal end regions of the first and second stylet portions together define a tapered penetrating portion. The first and second stylet portions are configured and dimensioned to be slidably positioned within the first and second lumens of the catheter, respectively. The first and second stylet portions extend from the proximal end of the catheter and beyond the distal end of the catheter, and are independently movable in relation to each other to facilitate selective removal of the first stylet portion and/or the second stylet portion from the catheter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2013
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Inventors: Marc Bellisario, Mark Lotito, Kurt E. Green, Geoffrey McElroy
  • Patent number: 8496622
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to catheterization systems and components thereof. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, a catheterization system is disclosed that includes a catheter including a body with proximal and distal ends and defining first and second lumens extending therethrough, and a stylet. The stylet includes first and second stylet portions each having proximal and distal end regions, wherein the distal end regions of the first and second stylet portions together define a tapered penetrating portion. The first and second stylet portions are configured and dimensioned to be slidably positioned within the first and second lumens of the catheter, respectively. The first and second stylet portions extend from the proximal end of the catheter and beyond the distal end of the catheter, and are independently movable in relation to each other to facilitate selective removal of the first stylet portion and/or the second stylet portion from the catheter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Assignee: Covidien LLP
    Inventors: Marc Bellisario, Mark Lotito, Kurt E. Green, Geoffrey McElroy
  • Publication number: 20120209201
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to catheterization systems and components thereof. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, a catheterization system is disclosed that includes a catheter including a body with proximal and distal ends and defining first and second lumens extending therethrough, and a stylet. The stylet includes first and second stylet portions each having proximal and distal end regions, wherein the distal end regions of the first and second stylet portions together define a tapered penetrating portion. The first and second stylet portions are configured and dimensioned to be slidably positioned within the first and second lumens of the catheter, respectively. The first and second stylet portions extend from the proximal end of the catheter and beyond the distal end of the catheter, and are independently movable in relation to each other to facilitate selective removal of the first stylet portion and/or the second stylet portion from the catheter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2012
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Applicant: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP
    Inventors: Marc Bellisario, Mark Lotito, Kurt E. Green, Geoffrey McElroy
  • Patent number: 8187231
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to catheterization systems and components thereof. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, a catheterization system is disclosed that includes a catheter including a body with proximal and distal ends and defining first and second lumens extending therethrough, and a stylet. The stylet includes first and second stylet portions each having proximal and distal end regions, wherein the distal end regions of the first and second stylet portions together define a tapered penetrating portion. The first and second stylet portions are configured and dimensioned to be slidably positioned within the first and second lumens of the catheter, respectively. The first and second stylet portions extend from the proximal end of the catheter and beyond the distal end of the catheter, and are independently movable in relation to each other to facilitate selective removal of the first stylet portion and/or the second stylet portion from the catheter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LP
    Inventors: Marc Bellisario, Mark Lotito, Kurt E. Green, Geoffrey McElroy
  • Publication number: 20100331780
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to catheterization systems and components thereof. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, a catheterization system is disclosed that includes a catheter including a body with proximal and distal ends and defining first and second lumens extending therethrough, and a stylet. The stylet includes first and second stylet portions each having proximal and distal end regions, wherein the distal end regions of the first and second stylet portions together define a tapered penetrating portion. The first and second stylet portions are configured and dimensioned to be slidably positioned within the first and second lumens of the catheter, respectively. The first and second stylet portions extend from the proximal end of the catheter and beyond the distal end of the catheter, and are independently movable in relation to each other to facilitate selective removal of the first stylet portion and/or the second stylet portion from the catheter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2010
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Applicant: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP
    Inventors: Marc Bellisario, Mark Lotito, Kurt E. Green, Geoffrey McElroy
  • Publication number: 20100168718
    Abstract: An extension tube assembly for fluidly connecting a catheter assembly to a hemodialysis machine includes an extension tube member and a coupling mechanism. The extension tube member includes first and second extension segments. The first extension segment is adapted for connection to a catheter hub and defining a first lumen. The second extension segment is adapted for fluid connection to a hemodialysis machine and defining a second lumen. The coupling mechanism is adapted to connect the first and second extension segments to establish fluid communication between the first and second lumens. The coupling mechanism includes a first coupling mounted on a distal end of the first extension segment and a second coupling mounted on a proximal end of the second extension segment. The first and second couplings cooperate to provide a releasable connection therebetween to permit selective connection and disconnection of the first and second extension segments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2009
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Applicant: Tyco Healthcare Group LP
    Inventors: Marc Bellisario, Mark Lotito
  • Patent number: 7090654
    Abstract: A catheter is provided that includes an elongated tubular body extending to a distal end. The tubular body has a first and a second lumen with a septum disposed therebetween. The tubular body includes a first wall that defines the first lumen and a second wall that defines the second lumen. A portion of the septum extends distally beyond the first lumen and the second lumen. The first wall includes a first wall extension that extends distally beyond the first lumen and is spaced apart from the portion of the septum. The first wall extension defines a concave surface facing the portion of the septum. Alternatively, the septum has a septum extension that extends distally beyond the first lumen and the second lumen. In alternate embodiment, the septum extension defines a first planar surface and an opposing second planar surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2006
    Assignee: Sherwood Services AG
    Inventors: Mark Lotito, Anthony Trupiano, Michael Sansoucy, Kurt Haggstrom
  • Publication number: 20050070842
    Abstract: A catheter is provided that includes an elongated tubular body extending to a distal end. The tubular body has a first and a second lumen with a septum disposed therebetween. The tubular body includes a first wall that defines the first lumen and a second wall that defines the second lumen. A portion of the septum extends distally beyond the first lumen and the second lumen. The first wall includes a first wall extension that extends distally beyond the first lumen and is spaced apart from the portion of the septum. The first wall extension defines a concave surface facing the portion of the septum. Alternatively, the septum has a septum extension that extends distally beyond the first lumen and the second lumen. In alternate embodiment, the septum extension defines a first planar surface and an opposing second planar surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2003
    Publication date: March 31, 2005
    Inventors: Mark Lotito, Anthony Trupiano, Michael Sansoucy, Kurt Haggstrom