Patents by Inventor Michael Zerbes
Michael Zerbes 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: 10682500Abstract: Catheter assemblies are generally discussed herein with particular discussions extended to catheter assemblies having a tip protector, a valve, a valve opener, and optionally a needle wiper. The valve opener is disposed inside a catheter hub and is configured to be pushed by an IV set luer connector to open a valve following successful catheterization to pass fluids or other solutions through the catheter. A tip protector is incorporated to block the needle tip and prevent the same from accidental needle stick. A wiper is optionally included to wipe blood deposits from the needle when the same is retracted from the catheter.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2016Date of Patent: June 16, 2020Assignee: B. Braun Melsungen AGInventors: Kevin Woehr, Michael Zerbes
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Patent number: 9370641Abstract: Catheter assemblies are generally discussed herein with particular discussions extended to catheter assemblies having a tip protector, a valve, a valve opener, and optionally a needle wiper. The valve opener is disposed inside a catheter hub and is configured to be pushed by an IV set luer connector to open a valve following successful catheterization to pass fluids or other solutions through the catheter. A tip protector is incorporated to block the needle tip and prevent the same from accidental needle stick. A wiper is optionally included to wipe blood deposits from the needle when the same is retracted from the catheter.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2013Date of Patent: June 21, 2016Assignee: B. Braun Melsungen AGInventors: Kevin Woehr, Michael Zerbes
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Publication number: 20160114137Abstract: Catheter assemblies are generally discussed herein with particular discussions extended to catheter assemblies having a tip protector, a valve, a valve opener, and optionally a needle wiper. The valve opener is disposed inside a catheter hub and is configured to be pushed by an IV set luer connector to open a valve following successful catheterization to pass fluids or other solutions through the catheter. A tip protector is incorporated to block the needle tip and prevent the same from accidental needle stick. A wiper is optionally included to wipe blood deposits from the needle when the same is retracted from the catheter.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2016Publication date: April 28, 2016Applicant: B. Braun Melsungen AGInventors: Kevin Woehr, Michael Zerbes
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Publication number: 20140052065Abstract: Catheter assemblies are generally discussed herein with particular discussions extended to catheter assemblies having a tip protector, a valve, a valve opener, and optionally a needle wiper. The valve opener is disposed inside a catheter hub and is configured to be pushed by an IV set luer connector to open a valve following successful catheterization to pass fluids or other solutions through the catheter. A tip protector is incorporated to block the needle tip and prevent the same from accidental needle stick. A wiper is optionally included to wipe blood deposits from the needle when the same is retracted from the catheter.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2013Publication date: February 20, 2014Applicant: B. Braun Melsungen AGInventors: Kevin Woehr, Michael Zerbes
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Patent number: 8597249Abstract: Catheter assemblies are generally discussed herein with particular discussions extended to catheter assemblies having a tip protector, a valve, a valve opener, and optionally a needle wiper. The valve opener is disposed inside a catheter hub and is configured to be pushed by an IV set luer connector to open a valve following successful catheterization to pass fluids or other solutions through the catheter. A tip protector is incorporated to block the needle tip and prevent the same from accidental needle stick. A wiper is optionally included to wipe blood deposits on the needle when the same is retracted from the catheter.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2012Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: B. Braun Melsungen AGInventors: Kevin Woehr, Michael Zerbes
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Patent number: 8591468Abstract: Catheter assemblies are generally discussed herein with particular discussions extended to catheter assemblies having a tip protector, a valve, a valve opener, and optionally a needle wiper. The valve opener is disposed inside a catheter hub and is configured to be pushed by an IV set luer connector to open a valve following successful catheterization to pass fluids or other solutions through the catheter. A tip protector is incorporated to block the needle tip and prevent the same from accidental needle stick. A wiper is optionally included to wipe blood deposits from the needle when the same is retracted from the catheter.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2012Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Assignee: B. Braun Melsungen AGInventors: Kevin Woehr, Michael Zerbes
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Patent number: 8460247Abstract: Catheter assemblies are generally discussed herein with particular discussions extended to catheter assemblies having a tip protector, a valve, a valve opener, and optionally a needle wiper. The valve opener is disposed inside a catheter hub and is configured to be pushed by an IV set luer connector to open a valve following successful catheterization to pass fluids or other solutions through the catheter. A tip protector is incorporated to block the needle tip and prevent the same from accidental needle stick. A wiper is optionally included to wipe blood deposits on the needle when the same is retracted from the catheter.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2012Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: B Braun Melsungen AGInventors: Kevin Woehr, Michael Zerbes
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Patent number: 8419688Abstract: Catheter assemblies are generally discussed herein with particular discussions extended to catheter assemblies having a tip protector, a valve, a valve opener, and optionally a needle wiper. The valve opener is disposed inside a catheter hub and is configured to be pushed by an IV set luer connector to open a valve following successful catheterization to pass fluids or other solutions through the catheter. A tip protector is incorporated to block the needle tip and prevent the same from accidental needle stick. A wiper is optionally included to wipe blood deposits on the needle when the same is retracted from the catheter.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2010Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Assignee: B. Braun Melsungen AGInventors: Kevin Woehr, Michael Zerbes
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Patent number: 8308691Abstract: Catheter assemblies are generally discussed herein with particular discussions extended to catheter assemblies having a tip protector, a valve, a valve opener, and optionally a needle wiper. The valve opener is disposed inside a catheter hub and is configured to be pushed by an IV set luer connector to open a valve following successful catheterization to pass fluids or other solutions through the catheter. A tip protector is incorporated to block the needle tip and prevent the same from accidental needle stick. A wiper is optionally included to wipe blood deposits on the needle when the same is retracted from the catheter.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2006Date of Patent: November 13, 2012Assignee: B. Braun Melsungen AGInventors: Kevin Woehr, Michael Zerbes
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Publication number: 20120172806Abstract: Catheter assemblies are generally discussed herein with particular discussions extended to catheter assemblies having a tip protector, a valve, a valve opener, and optionally a needle wiper. The valve opener is disposed inside a catheter hub and is configured to be pushed by an IV set luer connector to open a valve following successful catheterization to pass fluids or other solutions through the catheter. A tip protector is incorporated to block the needle tip and prevent the same from accidental needle stick. A wiper is optionally included to wipe blood deposits on the needle when the same is retracted from the catheter.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2012Publication date: July 5, 2012Applicant: B. BRAUN MELSUNGEN AGInventors: Kevin Woehr, Michael Zerbes
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Publication number: 20100204675Abstract: Catheter assemblies are generally discussed herein with particular discussions extended to catheter assemblies having a tip protector, a valve, a valve opener, and optionally a needle wiper. The valve opener is disposed inside a catheter hub and is configured to be pushed by an IV set luer connector to open a valve following successful catheterization to pass fluids or other solutions through the catheter. A tip protector is incorporated to block the needle tip and prevent the same from accidental needle stick. A wiper is optionally included to wipe blood deposits on the needle when the same is retracted from the catheter.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2010Publication date: August 12, 2010Inventors: Kevin Woehr, Michael Zerbes
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Publication number: 20080108944Abstract: Catheter assemblies are generally discussed herein with particular discussions extended to catheter assemblies having a tip protector, a valve, a valve opener, and optionally a needle wiper. The valve opener is disposed inside a catheter hub and is configured to be pushed by an IV set luer connector to open a valve following successful catheterization to pass fluids or other solutions through the catheter. A tip protector is incorporated to block the needle tip and prevent the same from accidental needle stick. A wiper is optionally included to wipe blood deposits on the needle when the same is retracted from the catheter.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2006Publication date: May 8, 2008Inventors: Kevin Woehr, Michael Zerbes
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Patent number: D713522Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2013Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: B. Braun Melsungen AGInventors: Kevin Woehr, Helmut Freigang, Michael Zerbes
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Patent number: D713957Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2013Date of Patent: September 23, 2014Assignee: B. Braun Melsungen AGInventors: Kevin Woehr, Helmut Freigang, Michael Zerbes
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Patent number: D718439Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2013Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Assignee: B. Braun Melsungen AGInventors: Kevin Woehr, Helmut Freigang, Michael Zerbes
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Patent number: D732664Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2013Date of Patent: June 23, 2015Assignee: B. Braun Melsungen AGInventors: Kevin Woehr, Helmut Freigang, Michael Zerbes