Patents by Inventor Mark M. COSTELLO

Mark M. COSTELLO 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: 20220265987
    Abstract: A connector for medical fluid vessels includes a fluid-seal fitting such as a male plug defining a lumen and mating with a cooperating connector, a mechanical fastener such as a screw thread for mating with the cooperating connector, and an outer housing positioned around the plug to form an annular space. A cap can be provided with a fluid-seal fitting such as a male plug for mating with the lumen of the connector. In example embodiments, the male plug is tapered and can comprise one or more projections for sealingly engaging with the lumen of the connector. According to some example embodiments, the cap can be tethered to the connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2022
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Inventors: Aaron N. Ingram, Benjamin Martin Davis, Mark M. Costello, David A. Doornbos, John Burke
  • Patent number: 11357964
    Abstract: A connector for medical fluid vessels includes a fluid-seal fitting such as a male plug defining a lumen and mating with a cooperating connector, a mechanical fastener such as a screw thread for mating with the cooperating connector, and an outer housing positioned around the plug to form an annular space. A cap can be provided with a fluid-seal fitting such as a male plug for mating with the lumen of the connector. In example embodiments, the male plug is tapered and can comprise one or more projections for sealingly engaging with the lumen of the connector. According to some example embodiments, the cap can be tethered to the connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: Avent, Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron N. Ingram, Benjamin Martin Davis, Mark M. Costello, David A. Doornbos, John Burke
  • Patent number: 11166876
    Abstract: A fluid transfer connector or adapter for coupling to a container or pharmacy bottle for facilitating the transfer of fluid or medicine from the bottle to a syringe, or from the syringe to the bottle. Optionally, an additional connector can be provided for coupling the fluid transfer connector to the syringe. Optionally, the connector can be provided with a sloped base for preventing residual amounts of fluids from remaining within the bottle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: Neomed, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin M. Davis, David A. Doornbos, Mariann Cary, Mark M. Costello, Brian Ledwith
  • Patent number: 11065181
    Abstract: A syringe-to-syringe coupling for facilitating the transfer of fluids or medications from a first syringe to a second syringe. In example embodiments, the coupling includes a centrally-positioned hub extending from a first end to a second end, and a fluid delivery conduit provided within the hub and extending between the first and second ends. In example forms, each end of the hub includes a male tip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: NeoMed, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin Martin Davis, Aaron N. Ingram, Mark M. Costello, Tony Doherty
  • Patent number: 11027901
    Abstract: A transfer lid for a fluid container, having an attachment collar for removably attaching the transfer lid to the fluid container, and an inner collar arranged generally concentrically with and spaced inwardly from the attachment collar, the inner collar having a vent opening such as a vent slot extending therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: NeoMed, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin Martin Davis, Aaron N. Ingram, Mark M. Costello, Tony Doherty, John Burke
  • Publication number: 20210045971
    Abstract: A fluid transfer connector or adapter for coupling to a container or pharmacy bottle for facilitating the transfer of fluid or medicine from the bottle to a syringe, or from the syringe to the bottle. Optionally, an additional connector can be provided for coupling the fluid transfer connector to the syringe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2020
    Publication date: February 18, 2021
    Inventors: Benjamin M. Davis, Mark M. Costello, Brian Ledwith
  • Publication number: 20210001106
    Abstract: A connector for medical fluid vessels includes a fluid-seal fitting such as a male plug defining a lumen and mating with a cooperating connector, a mechanical fastener such as a screw thread for mating with the cooperating connector, and an outer housing positioned around the plug to form an annular space. Optionally, a cap can be provided with a fluid-seal fitting such as a male plug for mating with the lumen of the connector. The connector includes one or more vent openings for drainage and air-drying of any residual fluid in the annular space when capped, as well as for breaking a vacuum to prevent fluid backflow and thus ensure more accurate dosing. In some embodiments, the vent openings are provided in the outer housing. And in some embodiments, the vent openings are provided in the cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2020
    Publication date: January 7, 2021
    Inventors: Aaron N. INGRAM, Benjamin Martin DAVIS, Mark M. COSTELLO, Tony DOHERTY, John BURKE
  • Patent number: 10857068
    Abstract: A fluid transfer connector or adapter for coupling to a container or pharmacy bottle for facilitating the transfer of fluid or medicine from the bottle to a syringe, or from the syringe to the bottle. Optionally, an additional connector can be provided for coupling the fluid transfer connector to the syringe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: NeoMed, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin M. Davis, Mark M. Costello, Brian Ledwith
  • Patent number: 10806917
    Abstract: A connector for medical fluid vessels includes a fluid-seal fitting such as a male plug defining a lumen and mating with a cooperating connector, a mechanical fastener such as a screw thread for mating with the cooperating connector, and an outer housing positioned around the plug to form an annular space. Optionally, a cap can be provided with a fluid-seal fitting such as a male plug for mating with the lumen of the connector. The connector includes one or more vent openings for drainage and air-drying of any residual fluid in the annular space when capped, as well as for breaking a vacuum to prevent fluid backflow and thus ensure more accurate dosing. In some embodiments, the vent openings are provided in the outer housing. And in some embodiments, the vent openings are provided in the cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: NeoMed, Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron N. Ingram, Benjamin Martin Davis, Mark M. Costello, Tony Doherty, John Burke
  • Patent number: 10773067
    Abstract: Enteral connectors having coupling features for providing removable or permanent coupling engagement with a syringe connector. In some example embodiments, the syringe connector includes an ENFit compatible female connector. In other example embodiments, the syringe connector includes a threaded tip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: NeoMed, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin Martin Davis, Aaron N. Ingram, Mariann Cary, Mark M. Costello, Tony Doherty, Adrian McDermott
  • Patent number: 10744317
    Abstract: An enteral adapter coupling for connecting non-ENFit threaded enteral equipment with ISO 80369-3 compliant and compatible enteral equipment. The adapter coupling includes a first end substantially corresponding to an ISO 80369-3 coupling format, a second end substantially conforming to a threaded enteral feeding coupling format, and an internal lumen extending through the coupling allowing fluid communication between the first end and the second end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: NeoMed, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin M. Davis, Aaron N. Ingram, Mark M. Costello, John Burke
  • Patent number: 10688251
    Abstract: A self-righting tip cap includes a cap body having a generally oblate spheroid external shell geometry defining a first end and a second end. The first end has a base surface, and at least one clip extends from the body towards the second end. A coupling element accessible from the second end provides removable attachment of the tip cap to a cooperating coupling of a syringe or other female ENFit connectors. The geometry of the tip cap causes it to tend toward uprighting itself when dropped onto a flat surface, such that the base surface is in contact with the flat surface and the coupling element is accessible in an upward facing orientation. According to example forms, at least one rib of a female coupling can become interengaged with at least a portion of the clips such that the self-righting tip cap can be pulled and/or rotationally moved relative to the female coupling to be removed therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: NeoMed, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin Martin Davis, Aaron N. Ingram, Mark M. Costello
  • Patent number: 10668263
    Abstract: A connector for medical fluid vessels includes a fluid-seal fitting such as a male plug defining a lumen and mating with a cooperating connector, a mechanical fastener such as a screw thread for mating with the cooperating connector, and an outer housing positioned around the plug to form an annular space. Optionally, a cap can be provided with a fluid-seal fitting such as a male plug for mating with the lumen of the connector. The connector includes one or more vent openings for drainage and air-drying of any residual fluid in the annular space when capped, as well as for breaking a vacuum to prevent fluid backflow and thus ensure more accurate dosing. In some embodiments, the vent openings are provided in the outer housing. And in some embodiments, the vent openings are provided in the cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: NeoMed, Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron N. Ingram, Benjamin Martin Davis, Mark M. Costello, Tony Doherty, John Burke
  • Patent number: 10624817
    Abstract: An improved oral administration coupler for delivery of fluids such as medications and nutritional fluids. Example oral administration couplers have a first end with an applicator for oral delivery to an infant, and a second end with a coupling compatible with an enteral fluid delivery syringe. A fluid delivery conduit extends in fluid communication from the first end to the second end, to deliver fluid from the syringe to the infant. In some example embodiments, the coupler is configured for back-of-mouth delivery, and can comprise a generally elongate and at least partially flexible tube or straw.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: NeoMed, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin Martin Davis, Mark M. Costello, Mariann Cary, Adrian McDermott
  • Patent number: 10624816
    Abstract: An improved oral administration coupler for delivery of fluids such as medications and nutritional fluids. Example oral administration couplers have a first end with an applicator for oral delivery to an infant, and a second end with a coupling compatible with an enteral fluid delivery syringe. A fluid delivery conduit extends in fluid communication from the first end to the second end, to deliver fluid from the syringe to the infant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: NeoMed, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin Martin Davis, Aaron N. Ingram, Mark M. Costello
  • Patent number: 10576020
    Abstract: A syringe-to-syringe coupling for facilitating the transfer of fluids or medications from a first syringe to a second syringe. In example embodiments, the coupling includes a centrally-positioned hub extending from a first end to a second end, and a fluid delivery conduit provided within the hub and extending between the first and second ends. In example forms, each end of the hub includes a male tip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: NeoMed, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin Martin Davis, Aaron N. Ingram, Mark M. Costello, Tony Doherty
  • Publication number: 20200038291
    Abstract: A syringe-to-syringe coupling for facilitating the transfer of fluids or medications from a first syringe to a second syringe. In example embodiments, the coupling includes a centrally-positioned hub extending from a first end to a second end, and a fluid delivery conduit provided within the hub and extending between the first and second ends. In example forms, each end of the hub includes a male tip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2019
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventors: Benjamin Martin DAVIS, Aaron N. INGRAM, Mark M. COSTELLO, Tony DOHERTY
  • Publication number: 20190255311
    Abstract: A connector for medical fluid vessels includes a fluid-seal fitting such as a male plug defining a lumen and mating with a cooperating connector, a mechanical fastener such as a screw thread for mating with the cooperating connector, and an outer housing positioned around the plug to form an annular space. Optionally, a cap can be provided with a fluid-seal fitting such as a male plug for mating with the lumen of the connector. The connector includes one or more vent openings for drainage and air-drying of any residual fluid in the annular space when capped, as well as for breaking a vacuum to prevent fluid backflow and thus ensure more accurate dosing. In some embodiments, the vent openings are provided in the outer housing. And in some embodiments, the vent openings are provided in the cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2019
    Publication date: August 22, 2019
    Applicant: NEOMED, INC.
    Inventors: Aaron N. INGRAM, Benjamin Martin DAVIS, Mark M. COSTELLO, Tony DOHERTY, John BURKE
  • Patent number: 10307337
    Abstract: An improved oral administration coupler for delivery of fluids such as medications and nutritional fluids. Example oral administration couplers have a first end with an applicator for oral delivery to an infant, and a second end with a coupling compatible with an enteral fluid delivery syringe. A fluid delivery conduit extends in fluid communication from the first end to the second end, to deliver fluid from the syringe to the infant. In some example embodiments, the coupler is configured for back-of-mouth delivery, and can comprise a generally elongate and at least partially flexible tube or straw.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: NeoMed, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin Martin Davis, Mark M. Costello, Mariann Cary, Adrian McDermott
  • Patent number: D842464
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: NEOMED, INC.
    Inventors: Benjamin Martin Davis, Aaron N. Ingram, Mark M. Costello