Patents by Inventor Mark R. Behlmaier
Mark R. 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).
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Patent number: 8998798Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 29, 2010Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: 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 R. Behlmaier
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Patent number: 8968511Abstract: An inflatable balloon cuff may be adapted to seal a patient's trachea when associated with an endotracheal tube. These cuffs may include indicia that facilitate attachment of the cuff relative to the tube to reduce manufacturing variability for such characteristics as rotational and length alignment. Such indicia may include protrusions that are formed in the wall of the cuff collars or may include visual indicators, e.g., colorimetric or shape-wise indicators. Cuffs with improved attachment relative to the tube may have increased sealing performance.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2013Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Aaron D. Macan, Dhairya K. Mehta, Sarah L. Hayman, Jon W. Neal, Mark R. Behlmaier
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Patent number: 8844534Abstract: According to various embodiments, a tracheal tube may include a pressure monitoring lumen configured to provide information related to the pressure in the tracheal space. By measuring pressure in the lumen, a tracheal pressure may be estimated. The pressure monitoring lumen may be in fluid communication with a pressure transducer that provides pressure measurements. An opening of the lumen may be covered with a distal shoulder of an inflatable cuff.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2009Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Covidien LPInventor: Mark R. Behlmaier
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Patent number: 8381730Abstract: An inflatable balloon cuff may be adapted to seal a patient's trachea when associated with an endotracheal tube. These cuffs may include indicia that facilitate attachment of the cuff relative to the tube to reduce manufacturing variability for such characteristics as rotational and length alignment. Such indicia may include protrusions that are formed in the wall of the cuff collars or may include visual indicators, e.g., colorimetric or shape-wise indicators. Cuffs with improved attachment relative to the tube may have increased sealing performance.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2009Date of Patent: February 26, 2013Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Aaron Macan, Dhairya Mehta, Sarah Hayman, Jon Neal, Mark R. Behlmaier
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Publication number: 20130025601Abstract: A tracheal tube assembly includes a cannula configured to be positioned in a patient airway, the assembly further comprising a reinforcing member and/or extension member. The tracheal tube assembly further includes a flange member secured about the cannula. The tracheal tube assembly additionally includes a connector coupled to a proximal end of the cannula, wherein the cannula and the connector form a contiguous passageway for exchanging fluid with the patient airway in operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2011Publication date: January 31, 2013Applicant: Nelicor Puritan Bennett LLCInventors: Paul Waldron, James Curley, James Stephenson, Steven J. Grate, Mark R. Behlmaier, John Burns
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Publication number: 20120172664Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2010Publication date: July 5, 2012Applicant: Nellcor Puritan Bennett LLCInventors: 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 R. Behlmaier
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Publication number: 20120048277Abstract: Systems and methods that utilize tracheal tubes having one or more adjustable flanges are described. The adjustable flanges may be disposed on the tracheal tube at various angles. Further, the adjustable flanges may be repositioned on the tracheal tube, thus allowing a clinician or patient to reconfigure the tracheal tube in situ so as to more comformably fit the tracheal tube to a variety of patient anatomies. Flange extensions are also provided that may extend the overall flange length, and may also be repositioned at various angles. The use of techniques such as adjustable flanges and adjustable flange extensions allow a better fit to a particular patient's anatomy and provide increased patient comfort.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2010Publication date: March 1, 2012Applicant: Nellcor Puritan Bennett LLCInventors: Paul Waldron, Seamus Maguire, Roger Harrington, Aaron Macan, Mark R. Behlmaier
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Publication number: 20100326446Abstract: According to various embodiments, a tracheal tube may include a pressure monitoring lumen configured to provide information related to the pressure in the tracheal space. By measuring pressure in the lumen, a tracheal pressure may be estimated. The pressure monitoring lumen may be in fluid communication with a pressure transducer that provides pressure measurements. An opening of the lumen may be covered with a distal shoulder of an inflatable cuff.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2009Publication date: December 30, 2010Applicant: Nellcor Puritan Bennett LLCInventor: Mark R. Behlmaier
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Publication number: 20100186211Abstract: An inflatable balloon cuff may be adapted to seal a patient's trachea when associated with an endotracheal tube. These cuffs may include indicia that facilitate attachment of the cuff relative to the tube to reduce manufacturing variability for such characteristics as rotational and length alignment. Such indicia may include protrusions that are formed in the wall of the cuff collars or may include visual indicators, e.g., calorimetric or shape-wise, indicators. Cuffs with improved attachment relative to the tube may have increased sealing performance.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2009Publication date: July 29, 2010Applicant: Nellcor Puritan Bennett LLCInventors: Aaron Macan, Dhairya Mehta, Sarah Hayman, Jon Neal, Mark R. Behlmaier
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Publication number: 20100186749Abstract: An inflatable balloon cuff may be adapted to seal a patient's trachea when associated with an endotracheal tube. These cuffs may include indicia that facilitate attachment of the cuff relative to the tube to reduce manufacturing variability for such characteristics as rotational and length alignment. Such indicia may include protrusions that are formed in the wall of the cuff collars or may include visual indicators, e.g., colorimetric or shape-wise indicators. Cuffs with improved attachment relative to the tube may have increased sealing performance.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2009Publication date: July 29, 2010Applicant: Nellcor Puritan Bennett LLCInventors: Aaron Macan, Dhairya Mehta, Sarah Hayman, Jon Neal, Mark R. Behlmaier