Patents by Inventor Michael C. Dorsey
Michael C. Dorsey 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: 20140094653Abstract: A catheter with an imaging assembly is disclosed. The catheter is used with a console for viewing and/or storing images obtained from the catheter. The catheter may be a feeding tube assembly. The imaging assembly on the feeding tube assembly allows a user to confirm placement of the feeding tube assembly in the patient's alimentary canal.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2013Publication date: April 3, 2014Applicant: Covidien LPInventors: Thomas G. Lewis, Robert Allyn, Michael C. Dorsey, James H. Harr
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Publication number: 20140074014Abstract: A feeding tube assembly for insertion and delivery of nutrients into an alimentary canal is disclosed. A method of facilitating the use of the feeding tube with an insufflation device is also disclosed. The feeding tube assembly has a feeding tube with opposite proximal and distal ends, a feeding passage extending between the proximal and distal ends, an outlet proximate the distal end and in fluid communication with the feeding passage, a port at the proximal end and in fluid communication with the outlet; and an air insufflation device fluidly connectable to the port comprising a compressible air bulb having a bulb inlet and a bulb outlet; an inlet check valve at the bulb inlet, an outlet check valve at the bulb outlet, and a relief valve fluidly connected to the bulb outlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2012Publication date: March 13, 2014Applicant: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LPInventors: Glen Branconier, Michael C. Dorsey, Kelly M. Davis, David Rork Swisher, John P. Moran
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Publication number: 20140024893Abstract: A catheter with an imaging assembly is disclosed. The catheter is used with a console for viewing and/or storing images obtained from the catheter. The catheter may be a feeding tube assembly. The imaging assembly on the feeding tube assembly allows a user to confirm placement of the feeding tube assembly in the patient's alimentary canal.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2013Publication date: January 23, 2014Applicant: Covidien LPInventors: Michael C. Dorsey, Robert Allyn, William J. Byrd, Thomas G. Lewis, Robert B. Gaines, Michael D. Hudspeth, Glen Branconier
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Publication number: 20140012233Abstract: A portable system for subatmospheric pressure therapy in connection with healing a surgical wound, including a wound dressing dimensioned for positioning relative to a wound bed of a subject and a subatmospheric pressure mechanism dimensioned to be carried or worn by the subject. The subatmospheric pressure mechanism includes a housing having a control unit adapted to draw a vacuum and a canister associated with the housing. The canister has a collection bag disposed therein, which is in fluid communication with the wound dressing to receive exudates from the wound bed. The collection bag is adapted to expand upon receipt of the fluids and has means to release gas from within the collection bag in connection with operation of the control unit. With this arrangement, the canister is attitude independent, i.e., the canister may be positioned on edge, on its side or on its end etc. while still maintaining operation of the control unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2013Publication date: January 9, 2014Applicant: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Michael D. Hudspeth, Kenneth M. Breitweiser, Ricky A. Sisk, Michael C. Dorsey
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Patent number: 8414519Abstract: A portable system for subatmospheric pressure therapy in connection with healing a surgical wound, including a wound dressing dimensioned for positioning relative to a wound bed of a subject and a subatmospheric pressure mechanism dimensioned to be carried or worn by the subject. The subatmospheric pressure mechanism includes a housing having a control unit adapted to draw a vacuum and a canister associated with the housing. The canister has a collection bag disposed therein, which is in fluid communication with the wound dressing to receive exudates from the wound bed. The collection bag is adapted to expand upon receipt of the fluids and has means to release gas from within the collection bag in connection with operation of the control unit. With this arrangement, the canister is attitude independent, i.e., the canister may be positioned on edge, on its side or on its end etc. while still maintaining operation of the control unit.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2008Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Michael D. Hudspeth, Kenneth M. Breitweiser, Ricky A. Sisk, Michael C. Dorsey
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Publication number: 20120172665Abstract: A catheter with an imaging assembly is disclosed. The catheter is used with a console for viewing and/or storing images obtained from the catheter. The catheter may be a feeding tube assembly. The imaging assembly on the feeding tube assembly allows a user to confirm placement of the feeding tube assembly in the patient's alimentary canal.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2012Publication date: July 5, 2012Applicant: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: Robert Allyn, Robert B. Gaines, Thomas G. Lewis, Michael C. Dorsey, William J. Byrd, Michael D. Hudspeth, Glen Branconier
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Publication number: 20120065469Abstract: A catheter with an imaging assembly is disclosed. The catheter is used with a console for viewing and/or storing images obtained from the catheter. The catheter may be a feeding tube assembly. The imaging assembly on the feeding tube assembly allows a user to confirm placement of the feeding tube assembly in the patient's alimentary canal.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2011Publication date: March 15, 2012Applicant: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: Robert Allyn, Robert B. Gaines, Thomas G. Lewis, Michael C. Dorsey, William J. Byrd, Michael D. Hudspeth, Glen Branconier
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Patent number: 8052656Abstract: A valve mechanism for use with a feeding set includes a reservoir of liquid and a metering device. The valve mechanism includes a valve body including a reservoir port adapted to be fluidly connected to the reservoir, a metering port adapted to be fluidly connected to the metering device, a feeding port adapted to be in fluid communication with the patient, and a priming port in fluid communication with atmosphere. A valve member in the valve body is adapted to selectively fluidly connect the reservoir port to the priming port, to fluidly connect the reservoir port to the metering port, and to fluidly connect the metering port to the feeding port.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2009Date of Patent: November 8, 2011Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventor: Michael C. Dorsey
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Patent number: 8055830Abstract: A medical device system includes a portable medical device and a docking unit on which the medical device can be removably mounted. The docking unit is configured to communicate with a controller of the medical device when the medical device is mounted on the docking unit to instruct the controller to execute a selected program.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2010Date of Patent: November 8, 2011Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: Gary J. Waldhoff, Michael C. Dorsey
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Patent number: 8051236Abstract: A medical device system includes a portable medical device and a docking unit on which the medical device can be removably mounted. The docking unit is configured to communicate with a controller of the medical device when the medical device is mounted on the docking unit to instruct the controller to execute a selected program.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2010Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: Gary J. Waldhoff, Michael C. Dorsey
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Patent number: 8048046Abstract: A system for subatmospheric pressure therapy in connection with the healing of a surgical wound is disclosed. The system may be portable or semi-portable, thereby providing the subject with the ability to be partially or completely ambulatory through the course of the treatment. The system includes a wound dressing dimensioned for positioning relative to a wound bed of a subject and a portable subatmospheric pressure mechanism dimensioned to be carried or worn by the subject. The subatmospheric pressure mechanism includes a housing, a vacuum source at least partially disposed within the housing and in fluid communication with the fluid conduit, a filter in fluid communication with the vacuum source, and a collection canister for collecting exudates from the wound bed removed under subatmospheric pressure. An elevation member is mounted with respect to the housing.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2008Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: Michael D. Hudspeth, Michael C. Dorsey, Kenneth M. Breitweiser, James M. Harr
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Publication number: 20110022763Abstract: A medical device system includes a portable medical device and a docking unit on which the medical device can be removably mounted. The docking unit is configured to communicate with a controller of the medical device when the medical device is mounted on the docking unit to instruct the controller to execute a selected program.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2010Publication date: January 27, 2011Applicant: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LPInventors: Gary J. Waldhoff, Michael C. Dorsey
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Publication number: 20110022762Abstract: A medical device system includes a portable medical device and a docking unit on which the medical device can be removably mounted. The docking unit is configured to communicate with a controller of the medical device when the medical device is mounted on the docking unit to instruct the controller to execute a selected program.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2010Publication date: January 27, 2011Applicant: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LPInventors: Gary J. Waldhoff, Michael C. Dorsey
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Patent number: 7873772Abstract: A medical device system includes a portable medical device and a docking unit on which the medical device can be removably mounted. The docking unit is configured to communicate with a controller of the medical device when the medical device is mounted on the docking unit to instruct the controller to execute a selected program.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2009Date of Patent: January 18, 2011Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: Gary J. Waldhoff, Michael C. Dorsey
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Publication number: 20100211713Abstract: A medical device system includes a portable medical device and a docking unit on which the medical device can be removably mounted. The docking unit is configured to communicate with a controller of the medical device when the medical device is mounted on the docking unit to instruct the controller to execute a selected program.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2009Publication date: August 19, 2010Applicant: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LPInventors: Gary J. Waldhoff, Michael C. Dorsey
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Publication number: 20100204645Abstract: A valve mechanism for use with a feeding set includes a reservoir of liquid and a metering device. The valve mechanism includes a valve body including a reservoir port adapted to be fluidly connected to the reservoir, a metering port adapted to be fluidly connected to the metering device, a feeding port adapted to be in fluid communication with the patient, and a priming port in fluid communication with atmosphere. A valve member in the valve body is adapted to selectively fluidly connect the reservoir port to the priming port, to fluidly connect the reservoir port to the metering port, and to fluidly connect the metering port to the feeding port.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2009Publication date: August 12, 2010Applicant: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LPInventor: Michael C. Dorsey
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Publication number: 20090292264Abstract: A system for subatmospheric pressure therapy in connection with the healing of a surgical wound is disclosed. The system may be portable or semi-portable, thereby providing the subject with the ability to be partially or completely ambulatory through the course of the treatment. The system includes a wound dressing dimensioned for positioning relative to a wound bed of a subject and a portable subatmospheric pressure mechanism dimensioned to be carried or worn by the subject. The subatmospheric pressure mechanism includes a housing, a vacuum source at least partially disposed within the housing and in fluid communication with the fluid conduit, a filter in fluid communication with the vacuum source, and a collection canister for collecting exudates from the wound bed removed under subatmospheric pressure. An elevation member is mounted with respect to the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2008Publication date: November 26, 2009Applicant: Tyco Healthcare Group, LPInventors: Michael D. Hudspeth, Michael C. Dorsey, Kenneth M. Breitweiser, James M. Harr
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Publication number: 20090292263Abstract: A portable system for subatmospheric pressure therapy in connection with healing a surgical wound, including a wound dressing dimensioned for positioning relative to a wound bed of a subject and a subatmospheric pressure mechanism dimensioned to be carried or worn by the subject. The subatmospheric pressure mechanism includes a housing having a control unit adapted to draw a vacuum and a canister associated with the housing. The canister has a collection bag disposed therein, which is in fluid communication with the wound dressing to receive exudates from the wound bed. The collection bag is adapted to expand upon receipt of the fluids and has means to release gas from within the collection bag in connection with operation of the control unit. With this arrangement, the canister is attitude independent, i.e., the canister may be positioned on edge, on its side or on its end etc. while still maintaining operation of the control unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2008Publication date: November 26, 2009Applicant: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP, LPInventors: Michael D. Hudspeth, Kenneth M. Breitweiser, Ricky A. Sisk, Michael C. Dorsey
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Patent number: 7510238Abstract: An interactive entertainer having a lower tray with a plurality of compressible legs supporting an upper tray. The lower tray is concave to permit rocking of the tray when placed on a flat surface. One or more supports coupled to the lower tray may be repositioned to inhibit rocking of the lower tray. The legs can fold into the lower tray following separation of the upper tray. The lower tray can then nest within the upper tray to provide compact storage. The upper tray can support a seat that is selectively rotatable or stationary based on a position of a seat lock. A plurality of interactive devices may be positioned on the upper tray. One or more sensors may be positioned relative to the seat to detect the orientation of the seat relative to the devices. The devices may be selectively enabled based on the seat orientation.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2004Date of Patent: March 31, 2009Assignee: LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Christa McClintock, Kathleen Campisano, Stephanie Elias, Kim Voskuil, Stuart Kurdi, Michael Perkins, Michael C. Dorsey, Andrew B. Mendenhall
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Patent number: 7043779Abstract: According to the present disclosure, a playyard top rail includes a left rail and a right rail mounted to pivot about a pivot axis relative to the right rail. The playyard top rail further includes a rail lock associated with the left and right rails. The rail lock is configured to lock the right rail to the left rail upon movement of the left and right rails to an in-line erected position and movement of the rail lock in a first direction along the pivot axis to a rail-locking position. Once the rail lock is moved in an opposite second direction along the pivot axis to a rail-releasing position, the left and right rails are free to pivot relative to one another about the pivot axis to assume a side-by-side collapsed position. An extensible cord is coupled at one end to the left rail and at another end to the right rail and supported in the middle on a lock housing containing the rail lock to define a bowed fabric support overlying a portion of the left and right rails.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2003Date of Patent: May 16, 2006Assignee: Cosco Management, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Mendenhall, Michael C. Dorsey, Jason S. Andrews, James M. Kain, Richard Glover