Patents by Inventor Neal K. Sikka

Neal K. Sikka 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).

  • Publication number: 20230071736
    Abstract: A deep vein intravenous introducer has a wheel located toward the front end of the device that can be rotated by the index finger of the user. After placement of the needle in the lumen of the vessel, the user rotates the wheel, which turns a drive wheel. The drive wheel has an outer surface that advances the guide wire through the center of the needle and into the patient. Once the guide wire is advanced into the vessel lumen the catheter can be advanced over the guide wire with a hub or finger tab on the catheter close to the index finger. The operation can be performed by one hand without moving the hand from its initial position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2022
    Publication date: March 9, 2023
    Inventors: Nathan J. Castro, Benjamin B. Holmes, Neal K. Sikka, Alfred P. Stancampiano, Richard L. Fogel, Alan D. Fortunate, Hawaa Almansouri, Adam Corman
  • Patent number: 11497897
    Abstract: A deep vein intravenous introducer has a wheel located toward the front end of the device that can be rotated by the index finger of the user. After placement of the needle in the lumen of the vessel, the user rotates the wheel, which turns a drive wheel. The drive wheel has an outer surface that advances the guide wire through the center of the needle and into the patient. Once the guide wire is advanced into the vessel lumen the catheter can be advanced over the guide wire with a hub or finger tab on the catheter close to the index finger. The operation can be performed by one hand without moving the hand from its initial position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: Sonostik LLC
    Inventors: Nathan J. Castro, Benjamin B. Holmes, Neal K. Sikka, Alfred P. Stancampiano, Richard L. Fogel, Alan D. Fortunate, Hawaa Almansouri, Adam Corman
  • Patent number: 11191928
    Abstract: A deep vein intravenous introducer has a wheel located toward the front end of the device that can be rotated by the index finger of the user. After placement of the needle in the lumen of the vessel, the user rotates the wheel, which advances the wire guide through the center of the needle and into the patient. Once the guide wire is advanced into the vessel lumen the catheter can be advanced over the guide wire with a hub or finger tab on the catheter close to the index finger. The operation can be performed by one hand without moving the hand from its initial position. The user can then simultaneously use the other hand to operate an ultrasound detection device during insertion without the assistance of another person.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: Sonostik LLC
    Inventors: Hawaa Almansouri, Nathan J. Castro, Adam Corman, Neal K. Sikka, Benjamin Holmes
  • Publication number: 20210244574
    Abstract: A nose compression device for treating a nosebleed of a person. The device includes a wire frame having a straight middle section and two end sections angled with respect to the middle section. The device also has a body attached to the wire frame, and two nasal sponges attached to the body for insertion into the person's nasal passages. The end sections are wider than the user's nose, and the device is slid upward on the user's face so that the nasal sponges enter the user's nasal passages. The end sections are then bent inward to a pinch position where they pinch the upper lateral side surfaces of the user's nose. The nasal sponges can be pre-treated with medication to further stop the nosebleed. Ice pack may also be provided that extends over the compression device. The combination of compression, medication, and cooling facilitate treatment of the nosebleed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2021
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventors: Elizabeth P. CLAYBORNE, Neal K. Sikka, Romil Patel
  • Patent number: 10980676
    Abstract: A nose compression device for treating a nosebleed of a person. The device includes a wire frame having a straight middle section and two end sections angled with respect to the middle section. The device also has a body attached to the wire frame, and two nasal sponges attached to the body for insertion into the person's nasal passages. The end sections are wider than the user's nose, and the device is slid upward on the user's face so that the nasal sponges enter the user's nasal passages. The end sections are then bent inward to a pinch position where they pinch the upper lateral side surfaces of the user's nose. The nasal sponges can be pre-treated with medication to further stop the nosebleed. Ice pack may also be provided that extends over the compression device. The combination of compression, medication, and cooling facilitate treatment of the nosebleed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: Emergency Medical Innovation LLC
    Inventors: Elizabeth P. Clayborne, Neal K. Sikka, Romil Patel
  • Publication number: 20200038635
    Abstract: A deep vein intravenous introducer has a wheel located toward the front end of the device that can be rotated by the index finger of the user. After placement of the needle in the lumen of the vessel, the user rotates the wheel, which turns a drive wheel. The drive wheel has an outer surface that advances the guide wire through the center of the needle and into the patient. Once the guide wire is advanced into the vessel lumen the catheter can be advanced over the guide wire with a hub or finger tab on the catheter close to the index finger. The operation can be performed by one hand without moving the hand from its initial position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2019
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventors: Nathan J. Castro, Benjamin B. Holmes, Neal K. Sikka, Alfred P. Stancampiano, Richard L. Fogel, Alan D. Fortunate, Hawaa Almansouri, Adam Corman
  • Patent number: 10441756
    Abstract: A deep vein intravenous introducer has a wheel located toward the front end of the device that can be rotated by the index finger of the user. After placement of the needle in the lumen of the vessel, the user rotates the wheel, which turns a drive wheel. The drive wheel has an outer surface that advances the guide wire through the center of the needle and into the patient. Once the guide wire is advanced into the vessel lumen the catheter can be advanced over the guide wire with a hub or finger tab on the catheter close to the index finger. The operation can be performed by one hand without moving the hand from its initial position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: Sonostik LLC
    Inventors: Nathan J. Castro, Benjamin B. Holmes, Neal K. Sikka, Alfred P. Stancampiano, Richard L. Fogel, Alan D. Fortunate, Hawaa Almansouri, Adam Corman
  • Publication number: 20190167486
    Abstract: A nose compression device for treating a nosebleed of a person. The device includes a wire frame having a straight middle section and two end sections angled with respect to the middle section. The device also has a body attached to the wire frame, and two nasal sponges attached to the body for insertion into the person's nasal passages. The end sections are wider than the user's nose, and the device is slid upward on the user's face so that the nasal sponges enter the user's nasal passages. The end sections are then bent inward to a pinch position where they pinch the upper lateral side surfaces of the user's nose. The nasal sponges can be pre-treated with medication to further stop the nosebleed. Ice pack may also be provided that extends over the compression device. The combination of compression, medication, and cooling facilitate treatment of the nosebleed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2019
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Inventors: Elizabeth P. CLAYBORNE, Neal K. SIKKA, Romil PATEL
  • Publication number: 20190083755
    Abstract: A deep vein intravenous introducer has a wheel located toward the front end of the device that can be rotated by the index finger of the user. After placement of the needle in the lumen of the vessel, the user rotates the wheel, which turns a drive wheel. The drive wheel has an outer surface that advances the guide wire through the center of the needle and into the patient. Once the guide wire is advanced into the vessel lumen the catheter can be advanced over the guide wire with a hub or finger tab on the catheter close to the index finger. The operation can be performed by one hand without moving the hand from its initial position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Nathan J. Castro, Benjamin B. Holmes, Neal K. Sikka, Al P. Stancampiano, Richard L. Fogel, Alan D. Fortunate, Hawaa Almansouri, Adam Corman
  • Patent number: 10195088
    Abstract: A nose compression device for treating a nosebleed of a person. The device includes a wire frame having a straight middle section and two end sections angled with respect to the middle section. The device also has a body attached to the wire frame, and two nasal sponges attached to the body for insertion into the person's nasal passages. The end sections are wider than the user's nose, and the device is slid upward on the user's face so that the nasal sponges enter the user's nasal passages. The end sections are then bent inward to a pinch position where they pinch the upper lateral side surfaces of the user's nose. The nasal sponges can be pre-treated with medication to further stop the nosebleed. Ice pack may also be provided that extends over the compression device. The combination of compression, medication, and cooling facilitate treatment of the nosebleed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: Emergency Medical Innovation LLC
    Inventors: Elizabeth P. Clayborne, Neal K. Sikka, Romil Patel
  • Publication number: 20180353731
    Abstract: A deep vein intravenous introducer has a wheel located toward the front end of the device that can be rotated by the index finger of the user. After placement of the needle in the lumen of the vessel, the user rotates the wheel, which advances the wire guide through the center of the needle and into the patient. Once the guide wire is advanced into the vessel lumen the catheter can be advanced over the guide wire with a hub or finger tab on the catheter close to the index finger. The operation can be performed by one hand without moving the hand from its initial position. The user can then simultaneously use the other hand to operate an ultrasound detection device during insertion without the assistance of another person. A catheter is provided that can be visualized by ultrasound to enable confirmation of correct placement in a vessel. A probe cover is provided that is pre-sterilized and packaged in a cardboard with the top sides of the cover folded down over the cardboard.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Applicant: SonoStik LLC
    Inventors: Hawaa Almansouri, Nathan J. Castro, Adam Corman, Neal K. Sikka, Benjamin Holmes
  • Patent number: 10143826
    Abstract: A deep vein intravenous introducer has a wheel located toward the front end of the device that can be rotated by the index finger of the user. After placement of the needle in the lumen of the vessel, the user rotates the wheel, which turns a drive wheel. The drive wheel has an outer surface that advances the guide wire through the center of the needle and into the patient. Once the guide wire is advanced into the vessel lumen the catheter can be advanced over the guide wire with a hub or finger tab on the catheter close to the index finger. The operation can be performed by one hand without moving the hand from its initial position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: SonoStik LLC
    Inventors: Nathan J. Castro, Benjamin Holmes, Neal K. Sikka, Alfred Stancampiano, Richard Fogel, Alan Fortunate, Hawaa Almansouri, Adam Corman
  • Patent number: 10092731
    Abstract: A deep vein intravenous introducer has a wheel located toward the front end of the device that can be rotated by the index finger of the user. After placement of the needle in the lumen of the vessel, the user rotates the wheel, which advances the wire guide through the center of the needle and into the patient. Once the guide wire is advanced into the vessel lumen the catheter can be advanced over the guide wire with a hub or finger tab on the catheter close to the index finger. The operation can be performed by one hand without moving the hand from its initial position. The user can then simultaneously use the other hand to operate an ultrasound detection device during insertion without the assistance of another person. A catheter is provided that can be visualized by ultrasound to enable confirmation of correct placement in a vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Assignee: SonoStik LLC
    Inventors: Hawaa Almansouri, Nathan J. Castro, Adam Corman, Neal K. Sikka, Benjamin Holmes
  • Publication number: 20160296378
    Abstract: A nose compression device for treating a nosebleed of a person. The device includes a wire frame having a straight middle section and two end sections angled with respect to the middle section. The device also has a body attached to the wire frame, and two nasal sponges attached to the body for insertion into the person's nasal passages. The end sections are wider than the user's nose, and the device is slid upward on the user's face so that the nasal sponges enter the user's nasal passages. The end sections are then bent inward to a pinch position where they pinch the upper lateral side surfaces of the user's nose. The nasal sponges can be pre-treated with medication to further stop the nosebleed. Ice pack may also be provided that extends over the compression device. The combination of compression, medication, and cooling facilitate treatment of the nosebleed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2016
    Publication date: October 13, 2016
    Inventors: Elizabeth M. PHILLIPS, Neal K. SIKKA, Romil PATEL
  • Publication number: 20160121086
    Abstract: A deep vein intravenous introducer has a wheel located toward the front end of the device that can be rotated by the index finger of the user. After placement of the needle in the lumen of the vessel, the user rotates the wheel, which turns a drive wheel. The drive wheel has an outer surface that advances the guide wire through the center of the needle and into the patient. Once the guide wire is advanced into the vessel lumen the catheter can be advanced over the guide wire with a hub or finger tab on the catheter close to the index finger. The operation can be performed by one hand without moving the hand from its initial position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2015
    Publication date: May 5, 2016
    Inventors: Nathan J. CASTRO, Benjamin B. HOLMES, Neal K. SIKKA, Alfred P. Stancampiano, Richard L. FOGEL, Alan D. FORTUNATE
  • Publication number: 20150352318
    Abstract: A deep vein intravenous introducer has a wheel located toward the front end of the device that can be rotated by the index finger of the user. After placement of the needle in the lumen of the vessel, the user rotates the wheel, which advances the wire guide through the center of the needle and into the patient. Once the guide wire is advanced into the vessel lumen the catheter can be advanced over the guide wire with a hub or finger tab on the catheter close to the index finger. The operation can be performed by one hand without moving the hand from its initial position. The user can then simultaneously use the other hand to operate an ultrasound detection device during insertion without the assistance of another person. A catheter is provided that can be visualized by ultrasound to enable confirmation of correct placement in a vessel. A probe cover is provided that is pre-sterilized and packaged in a cardboard with the top sides of the cover folded down over the cardboard.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2015
    Publication date: December 10, 2015
    Inventors: Hawaa ALMANSOURI, Nathan J. CASTRO, Adam CORMAN, Benjamin HOLMES, Neal K. SIKKA
  • Publication number: 20150314104
    Abstract: A deep vein intravenous introducer has a wheel located toward the front end of the device that can be rotated by the index finger of the user. After placement of the needle in the lumen of the vessel, the user rotates the wheel, which advances the wire guide through the center of the needle and into the patient. Once the guide wire is advanced into the vessel lumen the catheter can be advanced over the guide wire with a hub or finger tab on the catheter close to the index finger. The operation can be performed by one hand without moving the hand from its initial position. The user can then simultaneously use the other hand to operate an ultrasound detection device during insertion without the assistance of another person. A catheter is provided that can be visualized by ultrasound to enable confirmation of correct placement in a vessel. A probe cover is provided that is pre-sterilized and packaged in a cardboard with the top sides of the cover folded down over the cardboard.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2014
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Inventors: Hawaa ALMANSOURI, Nathan J. CASTRO, Adam CORMAN, Neal K. SIKKA
  • Patent number: D865200
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: Emergency Medical Innovation LLC
    Inventors: Elizabeth P. Clayborne, Neal K. Sikka, Romil Patel
  • Patent number: D925748
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: Emergency Medical Innovation LLC
    Inventors: Elizabeth P. Clayborne, Neal K. Sikka, Romil Patel
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    Patent number: D977228
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Assignee: Emergency Medical Innovation LLC
    Inventors: Elizabeth P. Clayborne, Neal K. Sikka, Romil Patel