Patents by Inventor MATTHEW ONKEN

MATTHEW ONKEN 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).

  • Safe cannulation devices, methods, and systems
    Patent number: 11865320
    Abstract: Methods and devices for use and handling of intravenous and/or subcutaneous needles, and, more particularly, to safety devices for shielding needles or other sharp articles or devices that present a safety hazard are disclosed. In an embodiment, a needle protective sheath can include a top wall, a bottom wall, and a pair of side walls joining the top and bottom walls. A finger shield extends from the top wall at a front opening of the sheath and is attached to the top wall by a hinge portion. The finger shield can be rotated about the hinge portion to block the front opening so as to secure a needle within the sheath.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: NxStage Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Onken, Steven Belletti
  • Fluid line connector devices methods and systems
    Patent number: 11504517
    Abstract: A frangible connector has a first side that forms a female luer when a second side is fractured at a predefined break line. The second side may be connected to a fluid circuit, for example, a source of medical treatment fluid such as dialysate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: NxStage Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Call, Matthew Onken
  • Safe Cannulation Devices, Methods, and Systems
    Publication number: 20220362485
    Abstract: Methods and devices for use and handling of intravenous and/or subcutaneous needles, and, more particularly, to safety devices for shielding needles or other sharp articles or devices that present a safety hazard are disclosed. In an embodiment, a needle protective sheath can include a top wall, a bottom wall, and a pair of side walls joining the top and bottom walls. A finger shield extends from the top wall at a front opening of the sheath and is attached to the top wall by a hinge portion. The finger shield can be rotated about the hinge portion to block the front opening so as to secure a needle within the sheath.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2022
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Applicant: NxStage Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew ONKEN, Steven BELLETTI
  • Safe cannulation devices, methods, and systems
    Patent number: 11419988
    Abstract: Methods and devices for use and handling of intravenous and/or subcutaneous needles, and, more particularly, to safety devices for shielding needles or other sharp articles or devices that present a safety hazard are disclosed. In an embodiment, a needle protective sheath can include a top wall, a bottom wall, and a pair of side walls joining the top and bottom walls. A finger shield extends from the top wall at a front opening of the sheath and is attached to the top wall by a hinge portion. The finger shield can be rotated about the hinge portion to block the front opening so as to secure a needle within the sheath.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: NxStage Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Onken, Steven Belletti
  • Safe Cannulation Devices, Methods, and Systems
    Publication number: 20190336699
    Abstract: Methods and devices for use and handling of intravenous and/or subcutaneous needles, and, more particularly, to safety devices for shielding needles or other sharp articles or devices that present a safety hazard are disclosed. In an embodiment, a needle protective sheath can include a top wall, a bottom wall, and a pair of side walls joining the top and bottom walls. A finger shield extends from the top wall at a front opening of the sheath and is attached to the top wall by a hinge portion. The finger shield can be rotated about the hinge portion to block the front opening so as to secure a needle within the sheath.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2019
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Applicant: NxStage Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew ONKEN, Steven BELLETTI
  • Fluid Line Connector Devices Methods and Systems
    Publication number: 20190247644
    Abstract: A frangible connector has a first side that forms a female luer when a second side is fractured at a predefined break line. The second side may be connected to a fluid circuit, for example, a source of medical treatment fluid such as dialysate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2019
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Applicant: NxStage Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel CALL, Matthew ONKEN
  • Safe cannulation devices, methods, and systems
    Patent number: 10350366
    Abstract: Methods and devices for use and handling of intravenous and/or subcutaneous needles, and, more particularly, to safety devices for shielding needles or other sharp articles or devices that present a safety hazard are disclosed. In an embodiment, a needle protective sheath can include a top wall, a bottom wall, and a pair of side walls joining the top and bottom walls. A finger shield extends from the top wall at a front opening of the sheath and is attached to the top wall by a hinge portion. The finger shield can be rotated about the hinge portion to block the front opening so as to secure a needle within the sheath.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: NXSTAGE MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Matthew Onken, Steven Belletti
  • Fluid Line Connector Devices Methods and Systems
    Publication number: 20190001113
    Abstract: A frangible connector has a first side that forms a female luer when a second side is fractured at a predefined break line. The second side may be connected to a fluid circuit, for example, a source of medical treatment fluid such as dialysate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2016
    Publication date: January 3, 2019
    Applicant: NxStage Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel CALL, Matthew ONKEN
  • SAFE CANNULATION DEVICES, METHODS, AND SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20150359973
    Abstract: Methods and devices for use and handling of intravenous and/or subcutaneous needles, and, more particularly, to safety devices for shielding needles or other sharp articles or devices that present a safety hazard are disclosed. In an embodiment, a needle protective sheath can include a top wall, a bottom wall, and a pair of side walls joining the top and bottom walls. A finger shield extends from the top wall at a front opening of the sheath and is attached to the top wall by a hinge portion. The finger shield can be rotated about the hinge portion to block the front opening so as to secure a needle within the sheath.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2014
    Publication date: December 17, 2015
    Inventors: MATTHEW ONKEN, STEVEN BELLETTI