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).
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Publication number: 20220265987Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2022Publication date: August 25, 2022Inventors: Aaron N. Ingram, Benjamin Martin Davis, Mark M. Costello, David A. Doornbos, John Burke
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Patent number: 11357964Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 6, 2018Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: Avent, Inc.Inventors: Aaron N. Ingram, Benjamin Martin Davis, Mark M. Costello, David A. Doornbos, John Burke
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Patent number: 11166876Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 10, 2018Date of Patent: November 9, 2021Assignee: Neomed, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin M. Davis, David A. Doornbos, Mariann Cary, Mark M. Costello, Brian Ledwith
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Patent number: 11065181Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 23, 2019Date of Patent: July 20, 2021Assignee: NeoMed, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin Martin Davis, Aaron N. Ingram, Mark M. Costello, Tony Doherty
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Patent number: 11027901Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 3, 2015Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Assignee: NeoMed, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin Martin Davis, Aaron N. Ingram, Mark M. Costello, Tony Doherty, John Burke
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Publication number: 20210045971Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2020Publication date: February 18, 2021Inventors: Benjamin M. Davis, Mark M. Costello, Brian Ledwith
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Publication number: 20210001106Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2020Publication date: January 7, 2021Inventors: Aaron N. INGRAM, Benjamin Martin DAVIS, Mark M. COSTELLO, Tony DOHERTY, John BURKE
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Patent number: 10857068Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 23, 2017Date of Patent: December 8, 2020Assignee: NeoMed, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin M. Davis, Mark M. Costello, Brian Ledwith
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Patent number: 10806917Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 24, 2019Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: NeoMed, Inc.Inventors: Aaron N. Ingram, Benjamin Martin Davis, Mark M. Costello, Tony Doherty, John Burke
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Patent number: 10773067Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 9, 2017Date of Patent: September 15, 2020Assignee: NeoMed, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin Martin Davis, Aaron N. Ingram, Mariann Cary, Mark M. Costello, Tony Doherty, Adrian McDermott
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Patent number: 10744317Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 15, 2016Date of Patent: August 18, 2020Assignee: NeoMed, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin M. Davis, Aaron N. Ingram, Mark M. Costello, John Burke
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Patent number: 10688251Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 3, 2015Date of Patent: June 23, 2020Assignee: NeoMed, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin Martin Davis, Aaron N. Ingram, Mark M. Costello
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Patent number: 10668263Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 3, 2015Date of Patent: June 2, 2020Assignee: NeoMed, Inc.Inventors: Aaron N. Ingram, Benjamin Martin Davis, Mark M. Costello, Tony Doherty, John Burke
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Patent number: 10624817Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 18, 2017Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: NeoMed, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin Martin Davis, Mark M. Costello, Mariann Cary, Adrian McDermott
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Patent number: 10624816Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 23, 2016Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: NeoMed, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin Martin Davis, Aaron N. Ingram, Mark M. Costello
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Patent number: 10576020Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 17, 2016Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignee: NeoMed, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin Martin Davis, Aaron N. Ingram, Mark M. Costello, Tony Doherty
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Publication number: 20200038291Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventors: Benjamin Martin DAVIS, Aaron N. INGRAM, Mark M. COSTELLO, Tony DOHERTY
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Publication number: 20190255311Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2019Publication date: August 22, 2019Applicant: NEOMED, INC.Inventors: Aaron N. INGRAM, Benjamin Martin DAVIS, Mark M. COSTELLO, Tony DOHERTY, John BURKE
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Patent number: 10307337Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 17, 2017Date of Patent: June 4, 2019Assignee: NeoMed, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin Martin Davis, Mark M. Costello, Mariann Cary, Adrian McDermott
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Patent number: D842464Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2017Date of Patent: March 5, 2019Assignee: NEOMED, INC.Inventors: Benjamin Martin Davis, Aaron N. Ingram, Mark M. Costello