Patents by Inventor Michael G. Murray
Michael G. Murray 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: 20190085344Abstract: A method for producing a transgenic plant includes providing a nucleic acid molecule comprising at least two regions of nucleic acid sequence that lack sequence homology with genomic DNA of the plant cell, and at least two zinc finger nuclease recognition sites, wherein the at least two regions of nucleic acid sequence that lack sequence homology with genomic DNA of the plant cell flank the at least two zinc finger nuclease recognition sites. A plant cell or tissue having the nucleic acid molecule stably integrated into the genome of the plant cell is transformed. A plant is regenerated from the plant cell. Transgenic plants are produced by the method. Seeds are produced by the transgenic plants.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2018Publication date: March 21, 2019Inventors: William Michael Ainley, Ryan C. Blue, Michael G. Murray, David Richard Corbin, Rebecca Ruth Miles, Steven R. Webb
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Patent number: 10166366Abstract: A compact catheter assembly (10) and methods of making such a catheter assembly are disclosed. The catheter assembly includes a receiver (14) and a catheter sub-assembly (16). The catheter sub-assembly includes a gripping member (18) and a catheter tube (20) carried by the gripping member.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: January 1, 2019Assignee: HOLLISTER INCORPORATEDInventors: Michael G. Murray, Daniel O'Brien, David Hannon, Adam J. Foley, Scott Allen
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Patent number: 10160975Abstract: A method for producing a transgenic plant includes providing a nucleic acid molecule comprising at least two regions of nucleic acid sequence that lack sequence homology with genomic DNA of the plant cell, and at least two zinc finger nuclease recognition sites, wherein the at least two regions of nucleic acid sequence that lack sequence homology with genomic DNA of the plant cell flank the at least two zinc finger nuclease recognition sites. A plant cell or tissue having the nucleic acid molecule stably integrated into the genome of the plant cell is transformed. A plant is regenerated from the plant cell. Transgenic plants are produced by the method. Seeds are produced by the transgenic plants.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2014Date of Patent: December 25, 2018Assignee: Dow AgroSciences LLCInventors: W. Michael Ainley, Ryan C. Blue, Michael G. Murray, David Richard Corbin, Rebecca Ruth Miles, Steven R. Webb
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Patent number: 10118019Abstract: A catheter cartridge assembly includes a cartridge and a catheter member. The cartridge has a cartridge housing with proximal and distal ends. A pre-loaded tip and a protective sleeve associated with the pre-loaded tip are at least partially positioned within the cartridge housing. The catheter member has a proximal end configured to be advanced proximally into and through the cartridge housing to engage a distal end of the pre-loaded tip for proximal advancement out of the proximal end of the cartridge housing with the pre-loaded tip, with the protective sleeve covering at least a portion of the catheter member.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2015Date of Patent: November 6, 2018Assignee: Hollister IncorporatedInventors: Michael G. Murray, Patrick Enda O'Dowd, Stephen Williams
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Patent number: 10118018Abstract: A urinary catheter deployment cassette or system includes a catheter pack, a urinary catheter, and an introducer aid. The catheter pack defines an interior compartment having a rotatable spindle at least partially positioned therein. The urinary catheter is at least partially received within the interior compartment of the catheter pack and associated with the spindle. The catheter pack includes a deformable or pierceable cover that the spindle engagement member of the introducer aid is pressed to rotate the spindle and deploy the catheter from the catheter pack. In another embodiment, a catheter pack includes an associated drainage adaptor for draining fluid from the catheter pack or a urinary catheter positioned within the catheter pack. In another embodiment, a cassette includes a rotatable drum with a two-piece catheter wrapped around it and a joining tube that places the pieces of the catheter in fluid communication.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2014Date of Patent: November 6, 2018Assignee: HOLLISTER INCORPORATEDInventors: Adam J. Foley, Michael G. Murray, Iarla Marron, Patrick E. O'Dowd
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Patent number: 10076636Abstract: A compact catheter assembly is disclosed. The catheter assembly includes a receiver and a catheter sub-assembly. The catheter sub-assembly includes a catheter tube a fluid drain that are adapted for relative pivotal movement about a fluid junction.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: September 18, 2018Assignee: HOLLISTER INCORPORATEDInventors: Michael G. Murray, Adam J. Foley, Eugene Canavan, James Jackson
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Patent number: 10029071Abstract: A urinary catheter has a body and an outer layer surrounding at least a portion of the body. The structure of the body is varied and non-uniform so as to impart a varying flexibility along the length of the catheter. The frame may be injection molded, while the outer layer may be extruded. The frame may also, or alternatively, have selected regions or portions that include planar or spiral cuts or a coiled filament or corrugations or a multifilament braid or weave or mesh to impart a desired flexibility profile. The flexibility profile of a male urinary catheter may include alternating rigid and flexible regions, with proximal and distal rigid regions being configured to be positioned within the bladder and penis, with two flexible regions separated by a rigid region positioned between the penis and bladder when the catheter is deployed within a male urethra.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2013Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Assignee: Hollister IncorporatedInventors: David Hannon, Jerome A. Henry, Michael G. Murray, Mitchell J. Weinstein
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Patent number: 9861781Abstract: An intermittent catheter assembly is disclosed which comprises an intermittent catheter having a proximal insertion end, a distal end remote from the proximal insertion end, and an insertable portion. The insertable portion of the catheter extends from the proximal insertion end thereof to a point approaching the distal end thereof. The catheter is disposed in a cavity and a drawstring secured to the catheter extends through the cavity and generally along the insertable portion of the catheter. The drawstring has a first end secured to the catheter between the insertable portion and the distal end and a second end outside the cavity for withdrawing the catheter therefrom. The drawstring exits the cavity proximate the proximal insertion end of the catheter to accommodate drawing the proximal insertion end thereof from the cavity into the urethral opening by pulling on the second end of the drawstring.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: Hollister IncorporatedInventors: Michael G. Murray, James McIlvenna, Martin P. Creaven, Adam J. Foley, David Hannon, Daniel O'Brien, Padraig M. O'Flynn
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Patent number: 9821142Abstract: A protective catheter tip has a generally tubular body portion defining an interior cavity. The proximal end of a urinary catheter is at least partially received within the protective tip, with the protective tip being retained on the urinary catheter without the need for a sleeve connecting the protective tip and the catheter. The protective tip may include a projection received within a draining hole or eye at the proximal end of the catheter to retain the protective tip on the catheter. The protective tip may instead include one or more projections that apply a frictional force to an outer surface of the catheter to retain the protective tip on the catheter. The protective tip may instead be retained on the catheter by a tether extending between the protective tip and a distal end of the catheter. The protective tip may also be provided in two pieces.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2014Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: Hollister, IncorporatedInventors: David Hannon, Colm Mulkerrin, Michael G. Murray, Padraig M. O'Flynn, Martin McMenamin, Adam J. Foley
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Publication number: 20170216557Abstract: A catheter and package combination including a package having opposed front and rear panels that are sealed together to define a sealed interior cavity. The package also has top and bottom edges and opposed side edges. The cavity has a first height extending in a direction between the top and bottom edges. The front and rear panels are configured to tear adjacent to one of the side edges in the direction between the top and bottom edges to form an opening in communication with the cavity wherein the opening has a second height in the direction between the top and bottom edges that is smaller than the first height of the cavity. A urinary catheter in a compact configuration is disposed within the cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2017Publication date: August 3, 2017Inventors: Barbara J. Kearns, Adam J. Foley, David L. Doerschner, Robert A. Greynolds, Jerome A. Henry, Thomas Renehan, Horacio Montes De Oca Balderas, Shane O'Malley, Martin McMenamin, Michael G. Murray, Brendan J. Heneghan
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Patent number: 9649472Abstract: A catheter and package combination including a package having opposed front and rear panels that are sealed together to define a sealed interior cavity. The package also has top and bottom edges and opposed side edges. The cavity has a first height extending in a direction between the top and bottom edges. The front and rear panels are configured to tear adjacent to one of the side edges in the direction between the top and bottom edges to form an opening in communication with the cavity wherein the opening has a second height in the direction between the top and bottom edges that is smaller than the first height of the cavity. A urinary catheter in a compact configuration is disposed within the cavity.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: May 16, 2017Assignee: Hollister, Inc.Inventors: Barbara J. Kearns, Adam J. Foley, David L. Doerschner, Robert A. Greynolds, Jerome A. Henry, Thomas Renehan, Horacio Montes De Oca Balderas, Shane O'Malley, Martin McMenamin, Michael G. Murray, Brendan J. Heneghan
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Publication number: 20170007802Abstract: A flushable catheter configured to facilitate flushing of the catheter down the toilet and for disposal thereof. The flushable catheter optionally having a selected density such that the catheter has a desired buoyancy relative to water. Alternatively or in addition to having a selected density, the flushable catheter optionally includes a water capture element that is contacted by flushing water and captures the force of the flushing water to propel the catheter down the toilet and/or across a trapway/U-bend sewer pipe.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2014Publication date: January 12, 2017Inventors: John T. Clarke, Jerome A. Henry, Adam J. Foley, Horacio Montes de Oca Balderas, Shamsedin Rostami, Enda F. Carter, Martin McMenamin, John F. Hannan, Brendan J. Heneghan, Padraig M. O'Flynn, Michael G. Murray, Richard Meaney
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Publication number: 20170000978Abstract: A catheter cartridge assembly includes a cartridge and a catheter member. The cartridge has a cartridge housing with proximal and distal ends. A pre-loaded tip and a protective sleeve associated with the pre-loaded tip are at least partially positioned within the cartridge housing. The catheter member has a proximal end configured to be advanced proximally into and through the cartridge housing to engage a distal end of the pre-loaded tip for proximal advancement out of the proximal end of the cartridge housing with the pre-loaded tip, with the protective sleeve covering at least a portion of the catheter member.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2015Publication date: January 5, 2017Inventors: Michael G. Murray, Patrick Enda O'Dowd, Stephen Williams
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Publication number: 20160136391Abstract: A urinary catheter deployment cassette or system includes a catheter pack, a urinary catheter, and an introducer aid. The catheter pack defines an interior compartment having a rotatable spindle at least partially positioned therein. The urinary catheter is at least partially received within the interior compartment of the catheter pack and associated with the spindle. The catheter pack includes a deformable or pierceable cover that the spindle engagement member of the introducer aid is pressed to rotate the spindle and deploy the catheter from the catheter pack. In another embodiment, a catheter pack includes an associated drainage adaptor for draining fluid from the catheter pack or a urinary catheter positioned within the catheter pack. In another embodiment, a cassette includes a rotatable drum with a two-piece catheter wrapped around it and a joining tube that places the pieces of the catheter in fluid communication.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2014Publication date: May 19, 2016Inventors: Adam J. FOLEY, Michael G. MURRAY, Iarla MARRON, Patrick E. O'DOWD
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Publication number: 20160067445Abstract: A compact catheter assembly is disclosed. The catheter assembly includes a receiver and a catheter sub-assembly. The catheter sub-assembly includes a catheter tube a fluid drain that are adapted for relative pivotal movement about a fluid junction.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: March 10, 2016Applicant: Hollister IncorporatedInventors: Michael G. Murray, Adam J. Foley, Eugene Canavan, James Jackson
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Publication number: 20160038713Abstract: A catheter and package combination including a package having opposed front and rear panels that are sealed together to define a sealed interior cavity. The package also has top and bottom edges and opposed side edges. The cavity has a first height extending in a direction between the top and bottom edges. The front and rear panels are configured to tear adjacent to one of the side edges in the direction between the top and bottom edges to form an opening in communication with the cavity wherein the opening has a second height in the direction between the top and bottom edges that is smaller than the first height of the cavity. A urinary catheter in a compact configuration is disposed within the cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: February 11, 2016Inventors: Barbara J. Kearns, Adam J. Foley, David L. Doerschner, Robert A. Greynolds, Jerome A. Henry, Thomas Renehan, Horacio Montes De Oca Balderas, Shane O'Malley, Martin McMenamin, Michael G. Murray, Brendan J. Heneghan
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Publication number: 20160038717Abstract: A compact catheter assembly (10) and methods of making such a catheter assembly are disclosed. The catheter assembly includes a receiver (14) and a catheter sub-assembly (16). The catheter sub-assembly includes a gripping member (18) and a catheter tube (20) carried by the gripping member.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: February 11, 2016Applicant: Hollister IncorporatedInventors: Michael G. Murray, Daniel O'Brien, David Hannon, Adam J. Foley, Scott Allen
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Patent number: D747184Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: January 12, 2016Assignee: Hollister IncorporatedInventors: Michael G. Murray, Scott Allen, Adam J. Foley
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Patent number: D784523Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2014Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: Hollister IncorporatedInventors: Barbara J. Kearns, David A. Knauz, Daniel A. March, Adam J. Foley, Martin McMenamin, Michael G. Murray
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Patent number: D813383Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2017Date of Patent: March 20, 2018Assignee: Hollister IncorporatedInventors: Barbara J. Kearns, David A. Knauz, Daniel A. March, Adam J. Foley, Martin McMenamin, Michael G. Murray