Patents by Inventor Neil M. Becker
Neil M. Becker 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: 11826540Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a flexible cap for a medical fitting, such as a luer-lock fitting. The flexible cap includes a cap component defining a top surface, a cylindrical wall extending opposite from the top surface of the cap component, and an inner sealing surface. The cylindrical wall defines a hollow interior configured to receive an internal tapered sealing wall of a male connector of the medical fitting so as to form a seal with an outer surface of the tapered sealing wall. Further, the inner sealing surface of the flexible cap is configured within the hollow interior. Thus, when the tapered sealing wall of the male connector of the medical fitting is received within the hollow interior of the cylindrical wall, the inner sealing surface of the flexible cap seals the fluid passageway of the tapered sealing wall.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2022Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: Avent, Inc.Inventors: Nathan Griffith, Neil M. Becker
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Publication number: 20220226630Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a flexible cap for a medical fitting, such as a luer-lock fitting. The flexible cap includes a cap component defining a top surface, a cylindrical wall extending opposite from the top surface of the cap component, and an inner sealing surface. The cylindrical wall defines a hollow interior configured to receive an internal tapered sealing wall of a male connector of the medical fitting so as to form a seal with an outer surface of the tapered sealing wall. Further, the inner sealing surface of the flexible cap is configured within the hollow interior. Thus, when the tapered sealing wall of the male connector of the medical fitting is received within the hollow interior of the cylindrical wall, the inner sealing surface of the flexible cap seals the fluid passageway of the tapered sealing wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2022Publication date: July 21, 2022Inventors: Nathan Griffith, Neil M. Becker
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Patent number: 11324938Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a flexible cap for a medical fitting, such as a luer-lock fitting. The flexible cap includes a cap component defining a top surface, a cylindrical wall extending opposite from the top surface of the cap component, and an inner sealing surface. The cylindrical wall defines a hollow interior configured to receive an internal tapered sealing wall of a male connector of the medical fitting so as to form a seal with an outer surface of the tapered sealing wall. Further, the inner sealing surface of the flexible cap is configured within the hollow interior. Thus, when the tapered sealing wall of the male connector of the medical fitting is received within the hollow interior of the cylindrical wall, the inner sealing surface of the flexible cap seals the fluid passageway of the tapered sealing wall.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2015Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Assignee: Avent, Inc.Inventors: Nathan Griffith, Neil M. Becker
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Publication number: 20200246608Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a flexible cap for a medical fitting, such as a luer-lock fitting. The flexible cap includes a cap component defining a top surface, a cylindrical wall extending opposite from the top surface of the cap component, and an inner sealing surface. The cylindrical wall defines a hollow interior configured to receive an internal tapered sealing wall of a male connector of the medical fitting so as to form a seal with an outer surface of the tapered sealing wall. Further, the inner sealing surface of the flexible cap is configured within the hollow interior. Thus, when the tapered sealing wall of the male connector of the medical fitting is received within the hollow interior of the cylindrical wall, the inner sealing surface of the flexible cap seals the fluid passageway of the tapered sealing wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2015Publication date: August 6, 2020Inventors: Nathan Griffith, Neil M. Becker
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Patent number: 9108024Abstract: The present disclosure provides an innovative retention element for use with feeding tubes for placement in a gastric lumen, desirably under direct visualization using an endoscope. The retention balloon has a shape with a recessed or concave center that provides space to accommodate the distal end of inserted feeding tubes. The retention balloon may be conical, square and half spherical and holds the stomach against the inner abdominal wall.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2012Date of Patent: August 18, 2015Assignee: Avent, Inc.Inventors: Kok-Ming Tai, Alison S. Bagwell, Donald J. McMichael, Neil M. Becker, Benone Tarcau
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Publication number: 20140094751Abstract: The present disclosure provides an innovative retention element for use with feeding tubes for placement in a gastric lumen, desirably under direct visualization using an endoscope. The retention balloon has a shape with a recessed or concave center that provides space to accommodate the distal end of inserted feeding tubes. The retention balloon may be conical, square and half spherical and holds the stomach against the inner abdominal wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2012Publication date: April 3, 2014Applicant: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.Inventors: Kok-Ming Tai, Alison S. Bagwell, Donald J. McMichael, Neil M. Becker, Benone Tarcau
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Patent number: 8175724Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention provides a cardiac lead device including a fixation mechanism slidably attached to the lead such that when the fixation mechanism is expanded in to contact with a body lumen, the lead may be moved relative to the fixation mechanism if desired. Such lead movement may be limited by complimentary structure on the lead body and the fixation mechanism that prevents the lead from moving unless sufficient force is applied to the lead.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2008Date of Patent: May 8, 2012Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Bruce A. Tockman, Neil M. Becker, Cindy L. Sherman, Kevin M. Phillips, Scott A. Stockmoe, Yongxing Zhang
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Patent number: 8105315Abstract: A breakaway hemostasis hub for a catheter or introducer sheath includes a splittable or separable housing, a seal within the housing, an actuator partially slidably disposed within the housing, a pair of spring retainer members in the housing each adapted to receive at least one spring, and a pair of actuator retainer members adapted to retain the seal, the actuator, and the spring retainer members in the housing. The actuator is operable to assume a closed position and an open position and includes a dilator member configured to dilate the seal when the actuator is in the open position. The hub is splittable or separable into two generally symmetrical sub-assemblies to facilitate cutting the catheter for retraction from the patient's body without displacing its payload.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2007Date of Patent: January 31, 2012Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Eric T. Johnson, Christopher C. Andrews, Neil M. Becker, Gary L. Hague, Thomas L. Kindberg
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Patent number: 8048033Abstract: A hemostasis seal configured for use in a splittable hemostasis valve, hub, or introducer sheath to permit passage of a medical device therethrough. The seal provides a substantially fluid-tight seal around the medical device without causing excessive frictional resistance that would otherwise unduly restrict movement of the medical device through the seal. In one embodiment, the seal includes first and second resilient seal portions each having a contoured mating surface to provide a first fluid seal with respect to the medical device. The seal also may include one or more projecting portions and one or more mating receiving portions which interact to provide a second fluid seal with respect to the medical device.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2010Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Neil M. Becker, Christopher C. Andrews
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Publication number: 20100292638Abstract: A hemostasis seal configured for use in a splittable hemostasis valve, hub, or introducer sheath to permit passage of a medical device therethrough. The seal provides a substantially fluid-tight seal around the medical device without causing excessive frictional resistance that would otherwise unduly restrict movement of the medical device through the seal. In one embodiment, the seal includes first and second resilient seal portions each having a contoured mating surface to provide a first fluid seal with respect to the medical device. The seal also may include one or more projecting portions and one or more mating receiving portions which interact to provide a second fluid seal with respect to the medical device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2010Publication date: November 18, 2010Inventors: Neil M. Becker, Christopher C. Andrews
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Patent number: 7731694Abstract: A hemostasis seal configured for use in a splittable hemostasis valve, hub, or introducer sheath to permit passage of a medical device therethrough. The seal provides a substantially fluid-tight seal around the medical device without causing excessive frictional resistance that would otherwise unduly restrict movement of the medical device through the seal. In one embodiment, the seal includes first and second resilient seal portions each having a contoured mating surface to provide a first fluid seal with respect to the medical device. The seal also may include one or more projecting portions and one or more mating receiving portions which interact to provide a second fluid seal with respect to the medical device.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2005Date of Patent: June 8, 2010Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Neil M. Becker, Christopher C. Andrews
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Patent number: 7615057Abstract: A device and method for removing a guide catheter from about a cardiac lead is disclosed. The device includes a blade for slitting the catheter so that the catheter may be removed from the lead. The blade includes upper and lower angled cutting surfaces which define a notch. The device includes a portion for receiving the lead and guiding the catheter to the blade.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2004Date of Patent: November 10, 2009Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Charles Andrews, Neil M. Becker, Gayla Ann Smith
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Publication number: 20090177209Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention provides a cardiac lead device including a fixation mechanism slidably attached to the lead such that when the fixation mechanism is expanded in to contact with a body lumen, the lead may be moved relative to the fixation mechanism if desired. Such lead movement may be limited by complimentary structure on the lead body and the fixation mechanism that prevents the lead from moving unless sufficient force is applied to the lead.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2008Publication date: July 9, 2009Inventors: Bruce A. Tockman, Neil M. Becker, Cindy L. Sherman, Kevin M. Phillips, Scott A. Stockmoe, Yongxing Zhang
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Patent number: 7477946Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention provides a cardiac lead device including a fixation mechanism slidably attached to the lead such that when the fixation mechanism is expanded into contact with a body lumen, the lead may be moved relative to the fixation mechanism if desired. Such lead movement may be limited by complimentary structure on the lead body and the fixation mechanism that prevents the lead from moving unless sufficient force is applied to the lead.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2005Date of Patent: January 13, 2009Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Bruce A. Tockman, Neil M. Becker, Cindy L. Sherman, Kevin M. Phillips, Scott A. Stockmoe, Yongxing Zhang
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Publication number: 20080108976Abstract: A breakaway hemostasis hub for a catheter or introducer sheath includes a splittable or separable housing, a seal within the housing, an actuator partially slidably disposed within the housing, a pair of spring retainer members in the housing each adapted to receive at least one spring, and a pair of actuator retainer members adapted to retain the seal, the actuator, and the spring retainer members in the housing. The actuator is operable to assume a closed position and an open position and includes a dilator member configured to dilate the seal when the actuator is in the open position. The hub is splittable or separable into two generally symmetrical sub-assemblies to facilitate cutting the catheter for retraction from the patient's body without displacing its payload.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2007Publication date: May 8, 2008Applicant: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Eric T. Johnson, Christopher C. Andrews, Neil M. Becker, Gary L. Hague, Thomas L. Kindberg
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Patent number: 6575960Abstract: A bleed back control assembly and method-for controlling blood loss during catheterization procedures includes a side arm body connected at the proximal end to a seal body. The side arm body comprises one or more branches, each having a lumen, and a finger rest on the exterior of at least one branch. The seal body comprises a cap assembly and a seal assembly. The seal assembly comprises a clamp seal and a bleed back seal, both made of elastomer and held by a seal holder. The cap assembly comprises a threaded cap and a funnel cap. The threaded cap is connected to the seal holder. Rotation of the threaded cap causes the clamp seal to open or close. The funnel cap comprises a dilator, and pressing the funnel cap causes the dilator to open an aperture in the bleed back control seal.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2000Date of Patent: June 10, 2003Assignee: Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.Inventors: Neil M. Becker, Kenneth K. Armstrong, Duncan Clarke, William P. Colvan, Paul Haldeman, Charles R. Peterson, Albert A. Quinones, Gary Thompson, Bruce Wilson, Victor Wilson, LaShun D. Tarver
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Patent number: 6488674Abstract: A bleed back control assembly and method for controlling blood loss during catheterization procedures includes a side arm body connected at the proximal end to a seal body. The side arm body comprises one or more branches, each having a lumen, and a finger rest on the exterior of at least one branch. The seal body comprises a cap assembly and a seal assembly. The seal assembly comprises a clamp seal and a bleed back seal, both made of elastomer and held by a seal holder. The cap assembly comprises a threaded cap and a funnel cap. The threaded cap is connected to the seal holder. Rotation of the threaded cap causes the clamp seal to open or close. The funnel cap comprises a dilator, and pressing the funnel cap causes the dilator to open an aperture in the bleed back control seal. A spring, wound around the dilator, returns the funnel cap to its original position, thus closing the bleed back seal. The bleed back seal self-sizes to devices introduced through its aperture.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2000Date of Patent: December 3, 2002Assignee: Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.Inventors: Neil M. Becker, Kenneth K. Armstrong, Duncan Clarke, William P. Colvan, Paul Haldeman, Charles R. Peterson, Albert A. Quinones, Gary Thompson, Bruce Wilson, Victor Wilson, LaShun D. Tarver
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Publication number: 20020010436Abstract: A bleed back control assembly and method for controlling blood loss during catheterization procedures includes a side arm body connected at the proximal end to a seal body. The side arm body comprises one or more branches, each having a lumen, and a finger rest on the exterior of at least one branch. The seal body comprises a cap assembly and a seal assembly. The seal assembly comprises a clamp seal and a bleed back seal, both made of elastomer and held by a seal holder. The cap assembly comprises a threaded cap and a funnel cap. The threaded cap is connected to the seal holder. Rotation of the threaded cap causes the clamp seal to open or close. The funnel cap comprises a dilator, and pressing the funnel cap causes the dilator to open an aperture in the bleed back control seal. A spring, wound around the dilator, returns the funnel cap to its original position, thus closing the bleed back seal. The bleed back seal self-sizes to devices introduced through its aperture.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2000Publication date: January 24, 2002Inventors: Neil M. Becker, Kenneth K. Armstrong, Duncan Clarke, William P. Colvan, Paul Haldeman, Charles R. Peterson, Albert A. Quinones, Gary Thompson, Bruce Wilson, Victor Wilson, LaShun D. Tarver
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Publication number: 20020002352Abstract: A bleed back control assembly and method for controlling blood loss during catheterization procedures includes a side arm body connected at the proximal end to a seal body. The side arm body comprises one or more branches, each having a lumen, and a finger rest on the exterior of at least one branch. The seal body comprises a cap assembly and a seal assembly. The seal assembly comprises a clamp seal and a bleed back seal, both made of elastomer and held by a seal holder. The cap assembly comprises a threaded cap and a funnel cap. The threaded cap is connected to the seal holder. Rotation of the threaded cap causes the clamp seal to open or close. The funnel cap comprises a dilator, and pressing the funnel cap causes the dilator to open an aperture in the bleed back control seal. A spring, wound around the dilator, returns the funnel cap to its original position, thus closing the bleed back seal. The bleed back seal self-sizes to devices introduced through its aperture.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 1999Publication date: January 3, 2002Applicant: Philip WooInventors: NEIL M. BECKER, DUNCAN CLARKE, CHUCK PETERSON, ALBERT A. QUINONES, PAUL HALDEMAN, KENNETH K. ARMSTRONG, VICTOR WILSON, BRUCE WILSON, GARY THOMPSON, WILLIAM P. COLVAN
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Patent number: 6331176Abstract: A bleed back control assembly and method for controlling blood loss during catheterization procedures includes a side arm body connected at the proximal end to a seal body. The side arm body comprises one or more branches, each having a lumen, and a finger rest on the exterior of at least one branch. The seal body comprises a cap assembly and a seal assembly. The seal assembly comprises a clamp seal and a bleed back seal, both made of elastomer and held by a seal holder. The cap assembly comprises a threaded cap and a funnel cap. The threaded cap is connected to the seal holder. Rotation of the threaded cap causes the clamp seal to open or close. The funnel cap comprises a dilator, and pressing the funnel cap causes the dilator to open an aperture in the bleed back control seal. A spring, wound around the dilator, returns the funnel cap to its original position, thus closing the bleed back seal. The bleed back seal self-sizes to devices introduced through its aperture.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 1999Date of Patent: December 18, 2001Assignee: Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.Inventors: Neil M. Becker, Duncan Clarke, Chuck Peterson, Albert A. Quinones, Paul Haldeman, Kenneth K. Armstrong, Victor Wilson, Bruce Wilson, Gary Thompson, William P. Colvan