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).
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Publication number: 20230071736Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2022Publication date: March 9, 2023Inventors: Nathan J. Castro, Benjamin B. Holmes, Neal K. Sikka, Alfred P. Stancampiano, Richard L. Fogel, Alan D. Fortunate, Hawaa Almansouri, Adam Corman
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Patent number: 11497897Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 10, 2019Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Assignee: Sonostik LLCInventors: Nathan J. Castro, Benjamin B. Holmes, Neal K. Sikka, Alfred P. Stancampiano, Richard L. Fogel, Alan D. Fortunate, Hawaa Almansouri, Adam Corman
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Patent number: 11191928Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 21, 2018Date of Patent: December 7, 2021Assignee: Sonostik LLCInventors: Hawaa Almansouri, Nathan J. Castro, Adam Corman, Neal K. Sikka, Benjamin Holmes
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Publication number: 20210244574Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2021Publication date: August 12, 2021Inventors: Elizabeth P. CLAYBORNE, Neal K. Sikka, Romil Patel
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Patent number: 10980676Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 1, 2019Date of Patent: April 20, 2021Assignee: Emergency Medical Innovation LLCInventors: Elizabeth P. Clayborne, Neal K. Sikka, Romil Patel
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Publication number: 20200038635Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventors: Nathan J. Castro, Benjamin B. Holmes, Neal K. Sikka, Alfred P. Stancampiano, Richard L. Fogel, Alan D. Fortunate, Hawaa Almansouri, Adam Corman
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Patent number: 10441756Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 16, 2018Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: Sonostik LLCInventors: Nathan J. Castro, Benjamin B. Holmes, Neal K. Sikka, Alfred P. Stancampiano, Richard L. Fogel, Alan D. Fortunate, Hawaa Almansouri, Adam Corman
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Publication number: 20190167486Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2019Publication date: June 6, 2019Inventors: Elizabeth P. CLAYBORNE, Neal K. SIKKA, Romil PATEL
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Publication number: 20190083755Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2018Publication date: March 21, 2019Inventors: Nathan J. Castro, Benjamin B. Holmes, Neal K. Sikka, Al P. Stancampiano, Richard L. Fogel, Alan D. Fortunate, Hawaa Almansouri, Adam Corman
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Patent number: 10195088Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 12, 2016Date of Patent: February 5, 2019Assignee: Emergency Medical Innovation LLCInventors: Elizabeth P. Clayborne, Neal K. Sikka, Romil Patel
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Publication number: 20180353731Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2018Publication date: December 13, 2018Applicant: SonoStik LLCInventors: Hawaa Almansouri, Nathan J. Castro, Adam Corman, Neal K. Sikka, Benjamin Holmes
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Patent number: 10143826Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 16, 2015Date of Patent: December 4, 2018Assignee: SonoStik LLCInventors: Nathan J. Castro, Benjamin Holmes, Neal K. Sikka, Alfred Stancampiano, Richard Fogel, Alan Fortunate, Hawaa Almansouri, Adam Corman
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Patent number: 10092731Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 27, 2014Date of Patent: October 9, 2018Assignee: SonoStik LLCInventors: Hawaa Almansouri, Nathan J. Castro, Adam Corman, Neal K. Sikka, Benjamin Holmes
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Publication number: 20160296378Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2016Publication date: October 13, 2016Inventors: Elizabeth M. PHILLIPS, Neal K. SIKKA, Romil PATEL
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Publication number: 20160121086Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2015Publication date: May 5, 2016Inventors: Nathan J. CASTRO, Benjamin B. HOLMES, Neal K. SIKKA, Alfred P. Stancampiano, Richard L. FOGEL, Alan D. FORTUNATE
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Publication number: 20150352318Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2015Publication date: December 10, 2015Inventors: Hawaa ALMANSOURI, Nathan J. CASTRO, Adam CORMAN, Benjamin HOLMES, Neal K. SIKKA
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Publication number: 20150314104Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2014Publication date: November 5, 2015Inventors: Hawaa ALMANSOURI, Nathan J. CASTRO, Adam CORMAN, Neal K. SIKKA
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Patent number: D865200Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2017Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: Emergency Medical Innovation LLCInventors: Elizabeth P. Clayborne, Neal K. Sikka, Romil Patel
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Patent number: D925748Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2019Date of Patent: July 20, 2021Assignee: Emergency Medical Innovation LLCInventors: Elizabeth P. Clayborne, Neal K. Sikka, Romil Patel
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Patent number: D977228Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2021Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Assignee: Emergency Medical Innovation LLCInventors: Elizabeth P. Clayborne, Neal K. Sikka, Romil Patel