Patents by Inventor Mike Sleva

Mike Sleva 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).

  • Yankauer Suction Device with Sleeve and Wiper
    Publication number: 20100018536
    Abstract: A suction device includes an elongated suction tube having a suction tip at a distal end thereof, and a proximal end that is connectable to a suction source. A collar is slidable along the suction tube from a retracted position to a deployed position. A sleeve is provided having a proximal end fixed relative to the proximal end of the suction tube, and a distal end configured with the collar so as to move therewith and cover the suction tube in the deployed position of the collar. A wiper seal is contained within collar in sliding frictional engagement around the suction tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2009
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Applicant: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.
    Inventors: Adrienne A. Hershey, Gerry Arambula, Scott M. Teixeira, Mike Sleva
  • Yankauer suction device with sleeve and wiper
    Patent number: 7625207
    Abstract: A suction device includes an elongated suction tube having a suction tip at a distal end thereof, and a proximal end that is connectable to a suction source. A collar is slidable along the suction tube from a retracted position to a deployed position. A sleeve is provided having a proximal end fixed relative to the proximal end of the suction tube, and a distal end configured with the collar so as to move therewith and cover the suction tube in the deployed position of the collar. A wiper seal is contained within collar in sliding frictional engagement around the suction tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Adrienne A. Hershey, Gerry Arambula, Scott M. Teixeira, Mike Sleva
  • Yankauer suction device with sleeve and wiper
    Publication number: 20080145815
    Abstract: A suction device includes an elongated suction tube having a suction tip at a distal end thereof, and a proximal end that is connectable to a suction source. A collar is slidable along the suction tube from a retracted position to a deployed position. A sleeve is provided having a proximal end fixed relative to the proximal end of the suction tube, and a distal end configured with the collar so as to move therewith and cover the suction tube in the deployed position of the collar. A wiper seal is contained within collar in sliding frictional engagement around the suction tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2006
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Inventors: Adrienne A. Hershey, Gerry Arambula, Scott M. Teixeira, Mike Sleva