Patents by Inventor Nicholas Lopez

Nicholas Lopez 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).

  • SHEATH
    Publication number: 20200009365
    Abstract: A sheath can be used to protect a catheter hub from contamination. The sheath can surround the catheter hub and seal the interface between the catheter hub and a needleless connector. The sheath can be installed onto the catheter hub either before or after the needleless connector has been connected to the catheter hub.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2019
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Inventors: David Nelson, Nicholas Lopez, Alison D. Burcar
  • ADDITIVE MANUFACTURED COMBUSTION ENGINE
    Publication number: 20180087443
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure are presented for a combustion engine design with an optimized amount of materials used to generate the necessary components of the engine. The engine may be generated as a single piece, having no joints, fasteners, or any other areas that could present a risk for damage. The designs are described may also reduce weight of the engine, due to eliminating the need for fasteners and other extraneous hardware. In general, the weight of the engine may be optimized to also preclude the inclusion of extraneous material around needed structures. Also, the engine may be designed to be highly energy efficient, with optimal flows for fuel and other fluid with minimal head loss while maintaining higher pressures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2017
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Inventors: Kyle Adriany, Andy Kieatiwong, Anthony Tran Tran, Elyce Bayat Bayat, Michael Knight, Nicholas Lopez, Nicholas Garrett, Ryan Pedersen
  • SHEATH
    Publication number: 20140155868
    Abstract: A sheath can be used to protect a catheter hub from contamination. The sheath can surround the catheter hub and seal the interface between the catheter hub and a needleless connector. The sheath can be installed onto the catheter hub either before or after the needleless connector has been connected to the catheter hub.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2012
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: ICU MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: David Nelson, Nicholas Lopez, Alison D. Burcar