Patents by Inventor Michael W. Gauderer

Michael W. Gauderer 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).

  • Method and systems for providing fluid communication with a gastrostomy tube
    Patent number: 9682224
    Abstract: A low profile adaptor is disclosed to reduce the length of a gastrostomy tube that has been inserted by means of conventional endoscopic procedures or with a replacement feeding tube inserted into the patient's stomach. The gastrostomy tube is cut to the appropriate length by the physician. The adaptor comprises a stem which is inserted into the open end of the gastrostomy tube. The valve assembly contains a seal that functions as a one-way valve to prevent reflux of gastric contents but permits the introduction of feeding solution into the feeding tube. A lock and key mechanism is incorporated into the hub of the gastrostomy tube to prevent disconnection of the feeding tube. A cover is placed over the opening of the adapter to prevent contamination of the lumen of the gastrostomy tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignee: C. R. Bard, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony Downing, James Wilkie, Ronald Court, Steven Jacques, Michael W. Gauderer
  • Method and Systems for Providing Fluid Communication with a Gastrostomy Tube
    Publication number: 20150025476
    Abstract: A low profile adaptor is disclosed to reduce the length of a gastrostomy tube that has been inserted by means of conventional endoscopic procedures or with a replacement feeding tube inserted into the patient's stomach. The gastrostomy tube is cut to the appropriate length by the physician. The adaptor comprises a stem which is inserted into the open end of the gastrostomy tube. The valve assembly contains a seal that functions as a one-way valve to prevent reflux of gastric contents but permits the introduction of feeding solution into the feeding tube. A lock and key mechanism is incorporated into the hub of the gastrostomy tube to prevent disconnection of the feeding tube. A cover is placed over the opening of the adapter to prevent contamination of the lumen of the gastrostomy tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2014
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventors: Anthony Downing, James Wilkie, Ronald Court, Steven Jacques, Michael W. Gauderer
  • Methods and systems for providing fluid communication with a gastrostomy tube
    Patent number: 8858533
    Abstract: A low profile adaptor is disclosed to reduce the length of a gastrostomy tube that has been inserted by means of conventional endoscopic procedures or with a replacement feeding tube inserted into the patient's stomach. The gastrostomy tube is cut to the appropriate length by the physician. The adaptor comprises a stem which is inserted into the open end of the gastrostomy tube. The valve assembly contains a seal that functions as a one-way valve to prevent reflux of gastric contents but permits the introduction of feeding solution into the feeding tube. A lock and key mechanism is incorporated into the hub of the gastrostomy tube to prevent disconnection of the feeding tube. A cover is placed over the opening of the adapter to prevent contamination of the lumen of the gastrostomy tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: C. R. Bard, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony Downing, James Wilkie, Ronald Court, Steven Jacques, Michael W. Gauderer