Patents by Inventor Orlando Morejon
Orlando Morejon 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: 11395897Abstract: A connector assembly for a medical ventilator including a housing having a plurality of ports including an intervention port disposed and structured to introduce an intervention device into said housing and a patient airway. The plurality of ports also include a ventilator port and an airway port respectively disposed and structured to connect a ventilator and an artificial airway in fluid communication with one another. A valve structure is movably and removably disposed within a valve port and is disposable between open and closed positions. The closed position comprising the intervention port sealed from fluid communication with the housing and a closed ventilator circuit defining fluid communication between the ventilator port and the airway port. The open orientation comprising the intervention port disposed in communicating relation with the airway port concurrent to fluid communication between the ventilator port and the airway port.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2019Date of Patent: July 26, 2022Inventor: Orlando Morejon
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Patent number: 10279137Abstract: A connector assembly for a medical ventilator including a housing having a plurality of ports including an intervention port disposed and structured to introduce an intervention device into said housing and a patient airway. The plurality of ports also include a ventilator port and an airway port respectively disposed and structured to connect a ventilator and an artificial airway in fluid communication with one another. A valve structure is movably and removably disposed within a valve port and is disposable between open and closed positions. The closed position comprising the intervention port sealed from fluid communication with the housing and a closed ventilator circuit defining fluid communication between the ventilator port and the airway port. The open orientation comprising the intervention port disposed in communicating relation with the airway port concurrent to fluid communication between the ventilator port and the airway port.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2015Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Inventor: Orlando Morejon
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Publication number: 20180250096Abstract: The invention is directed towards a rinsing chamber for medical catheters. The device has at least an inlet port and an outlet port, arranged in such a fashion as to promote continuous flow of an irrigant fluid through the device and in contact with a predetermined portion of a catheter within the device, carrying away secretions, debris, or other contaminants from the exterior surface of the catheter.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2018Publication date: September 6, 2018Inventor: Orlando Morejon
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Publication number: 20160199608Abstract: A cleaning apparatus including an elongate tubular member utilized by extending into an artificial airway such as, but not limited to, an endotracheal tube which may be used in a method and system for expediting a patient's weaning from ventilator support. A cleaning assembly provided at a distal end of the elongate tubular member radially expands to engage the interior wall of the endotracheal tube, for cleaning thereof by an outer periphery, achieving an effective cleaning engagement. A fluid impervious bladder portion provides an effective seal preventing fluid seepage during cleaning withdrawal. Further, a ventilator coupling connects to the endotracheal tube, a first inlet port couples to a ventilator assembly to supply air to a patient, and a second inlet port receives the elongate tubular member there through into the endotracheal tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2016Publication date: July 14, 2016Inventor: ORLANDO MOREJON
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Publication number: 20150342694Abstract: The invention is directed towards a rinsing chamber for medical catheters. The device has at least an inlet port and an outlet port, arranged in such a fashion as to promote continuous flow of an irrigant fluid through the device and in contact with a predetermined portion of a catheter within the device, carrying away secretions, debris, or other contaminants from the exterior surface of the catheter.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2014Publication date: December 3, 2015Inventor: Orlando Morejon
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Patent number: 8557054Abstract: A cleaning apparatus including an elongate tubular member utilized by extending into an endotracheal tube. A cleaning assembly provided at a distal end of the elongate tubular member radially expands to engage the interior wall of the endotracheal tube, for cleaning thereof by an outer periphery, achieving an effective cleaning engagement. A fluid impervious bladder portion provides an effective seal preventing fluid seepage during cleaning withdrawal. Further, a ventilator coupling connects to the endotracheal tube, a first inlet port couples to a ventilator assembly to supply air to a patient, and a second inlet port receives the elongate tubular member there through into the endotracheal tube. Also, a bypass coupling assembly connects between the channel of the elongate tubular member and the ventilator assembly directing air into the channel of the elongate tubular member and out the distal end upon occlusion of airflow.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2010Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Inventor: Orlando Morejon
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Publication number: 20110197894Abstract: A cleaning apparatus including an elongate tubular member utilized by extending into an endotracheal tube. A cleaning assembly provided at a distal end of the elongate tubular member radially expands to engage the interior wall of the endotracheal tube, for cleaning thereof by an outer periphery, achieving an effective cleaning engagement. A fluid impervious bladder portion provides an effective seal preventing fluid seepage during cleaning withdrawal. Further, a ventilator coupling connects to the endotracheal tube, a first inlet port couples to a ventilator assembly to supply air to a patient, and a second inlet port receives the elongate tubular member there through into the endotracheal tube. Also, a bypass coupling assembly connects between the channel of the elongate tubular member and the ventilator assembly directing air into the channel of the elongate tubular member and out the distal end upon occlusion of airflow.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2010Publication date: August 18, 2011Inventor: Orlando Morejon
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Publication number: 20110186052Abstract: An assembly structure to facilitate the cleaning of an interior endotracheal tube including an elongated tubular member dimensioned to pass within and along the length of the endotracheal tube. A cleaning assembly is connected adjacent the distal end of the tubular member and is structured to be disposed in an expanded position and a non-expanded position, wherein the expanded position defines a cleaning orientation of the cleaning assembly relative to the interior surfaces of the endotracheal tube. The distal end of the tubular member includes an enlarged tip portion disposed on and at least partially defining the distal end, wherein the exterior surface of the enlarged tip peripherally includes a curved and/or at least partially domed configuration structured to assume a protective orientation relative to the cleaning assembly at least when the cleaning assembly is in the non-expanded position.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2010Publication date: August 4, 2011Inventor: Orlando Morejon
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Publication number: 20110180072Abstract: A handle assembly and method of its use which facilitates the cleaning of the interior of an endotracheal tube. The handle assembly comprises a body structured to be held and manipulated by a hand of a user and is structured to removably retain an inflation device. A tubular member is connected to the body and is dimensioned to be inserted within and pass along an interior length of the endotracheal tube to facilitate the cleaning thereof. A calibration assembly is movably connected to the body and structured to determine an accurate or appropriate length of the tubular member to be inserted within the endotracheal tube to avoid over insertion of the tubular member. A positioning member associated with the calibration assembly is connected to the restricting portion and is movable along the length of the body to position the positioning/stop member adjacent the proximal end of the endotracheal tube for alignment and determination of the accurate length of the tubular member to be inserted.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2010Publication date: July 28, 2011Inventor: Orlando Morejon
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Publication number: 20100186748Abstract: A cleaning apparatus including an elongate tubular member utilized by extending into an endotracheal tube. A cleaning assembly provided at a distal end of the elongate tubular member radially expands to engage the interior wall of the endotracheal tube, for cleaning thereof by an outer periphery, achieving an effective cleaning engagement. A fluid impervious bladder portion provides an effective seal preventing fluid seepage during cleaning withdrawal. Further, a ventilator coupling connects to the endotracheal tube, a first inlet port couples to a ventilator assembly to supply air to a patient, and a second inlet port receives the elongate tubular member there through into the endotracheal tube. Also, a bypass coupling assembly connects between the channel of the elongate tubular member and the ventilator assembly directing air into the channel of the elongate tubular member and out the distal end upon occlusion of airflow.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2010Publication date: July 29, 2010Inventor: Orlando Morejon
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Patent number: 7669600Abstract: A cleaning apparatus including an elongate tubular member utilized by extending into an endotracheal tube. A cleaning assembly provided at a distal end of the elongate tubular member radially expands to engage the interior wall of the endotracheal tube, for cleaning thereof by an irregular configuration on an exterior surface, achieving an effective cleaning engagement. A fluid impervious bladder portion provides an effective seal preventing fluid seepage during cleaning withdrawal. Further, a ventilator coupling connects to the endotracheal tube, a first inlet port couples to a ventilator assembly to supply air to a patient, and a second inlet port receives the elongate tubular member there through into the endotracheal tube. Also, a bypass coupling assembly connects between the channel of the elongate tubular member and the ventilator assembly directing air into the channel of the elongate tubular member and out the distal end upon occlusion of airflow.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2005Date of Patent: March 2, 2010Inventor: Orlando Morejon
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Publication number: 20060130847Abstract: A cleaning apparatus to be used with an endotracheal tube and including an elongate tubular member that extends into the endotracheal tube. A cleaning assembly is provided at a distal end of the elongate tubular member and is radially expandable to engage the interior wall of the endotracheal tube for cleaning thereof by an irregular configuration on an exterior surface that achieves an effective cleaning engagement, as well as a fluid impervious bladder portion to provide an effective seal that prevents fluid seepage during cleaning withdrawl. A ventilator coupling is further provided and is connected to the endotracheal tube, a first inlet port of the ventilator coupling being coupled to a ventilator assembly to supply air to a patient, and a second inlet port of the ventilator coupling being structured to receive the elongate tubular member there through into the endotracheal tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2005Publication date: June 22, 2006Inventor: Orlando Morejon
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Patent number: 7060135Abstract: A cleaning apparatus and method to be used with an endotracheal tube and including an elongate tubular member that extends into the endotracheal tube. A cleaning assembly which may include an irregular outer surface is provided at a distal end of the elongate tubular member and is radially expandable to engage the interior wall of the endotracheal tube for cleaning thereof. A ventilator coupling is further provided and is connected to the endotracheal tube, a first inlet port of the ventilator coupling being coupled to a ventilator assembly to supply air to a patient, and a second inlet port of the ventilator coupling being structured to receive the elongate tubular member there through into the endotracheal tube.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2003Date of Patent: June 13, 2006Inventor: Orlando Morejon
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Patent number: 6679262Abstract: An endotracheal tube cleaning apparatus to be used with an endotracheal tube, the cleaning apparatus having an elongate tubular member with a distal end that extends into the endotracheal tube and a channel defined therethrough and terminating at a distal end disposed in a vicinity of the distal end of the elongate tubular member. A cleaning assembly is provided at the distal end of the elongate tubular member so as to engage the interior wall structure of the endotracheal tube, as a result of a resilient material bladder, for cleaning thereof. A ventilator coupling is further provided and is connected to the endotracheal tube, a first inlet port of the ventilator coupling being coupled to a ventilator assembly to supply air to a patient, and a second inlet port of the ventilator coupling being structured to receive the elongate tubular member therethrough into the endotracheal tube.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2001Date of Patent: January 20, 2004Inventor: Orlando Morejon
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Publication number: 20030209258Abstract: A cleaning apparatus to be used with an endotracheal tube and including an elongate tubular member that extends into the endotracheal tube. A cleaning assembly is provided at a distal end of the elongate tubular member and is radially expandable to engage the interior wall of the endotracheal tube for cleaning thereof. A ventilator coupling is further provided and is connected to the endotracheal tube, a first inlet port of the ventilator coupling being coupled to a ventilator assembly to supply air to a patient, and a second inlet port of the ventilator coupling being structured to receive the elongate tubular member there through into the endotracheal tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2003Publication date: November 13, 2003Inventor: Orlando Morejon
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Patent number: 6494208Abstract: An endotracheal tube cleaning apparatus to be used with an endotracheal tube, the cleaning apparatus having an elongate tubular member with a distal end that extends into the endotracheal tube and a channel defined therethrough and terminating at a distal end disposed in a vicinity of the distal end of the elongate tubular member. A cleaning assembly is provided at the distal end of the elongate tubular member so as to engage the interior wall structure of the endotracheal tube, as a result of a resilient material bladder, for cleaning thereof. A ventilator coupling is further provided and is connected to the endotracheal tube, a first inlet port of the ventilator coupling being coupled to a ventilator assembly to supply air to a patient, and a second inlet port of the ventilator coupling being structured to receive the elongate tubular member therethrough into the endotracheal tube.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2000Date of Patent: December 17, 2002Inventor: Orlando Morejon
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Patent number: 6318368Abstract: A sterile cap assembly including first and second cap sections, the first cap section to be coupled to an opening of a first element and the second cap section to be coupled to an opening of a second element, upon the opening of the first element being separated from the opening of the second element. The first cap section includes a sterile engagement face exposed to an interior of the first element upon being coupled thereto and the second cap section including a sterile engagement face exposed to an interior of the second element upon being coupled thereto, the sterile engagement faces structured to be coupled with one another upon the opening of the first element being coupled to the opening of the second element, thereby maintaining the sterility of the sterile engagement faces.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2000Date of Patent: November 20, 2001Inventor: Orlando Morejon
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Patent number: 6082361Abstract: An endotracheal tube cleaning apparatus to be used with an endotracheal tube, the cleaning apparatus having an elongate tubular member with a distal end that extends into the endotracheal tube and at least one channel defined therethrough and terminating at a distal end disposed in a vicinity of the distal end of the elongate tubular member. A cleaning assembly is provided at the distal end of the elongate tubular member so as to affirmatively engage the interior wall structure of the endotracheal tube, as a result of a resilient material bladder, for cleaning thereof. A ventilator coupling is further provided and is connected to the endotracheal tube. Moreover, a first inlet port of the ventilator coupling is coupled to a ventilator assembly structured to supply air to a patient, and a second inlet port of the ventilator coupling is structured to receive the elongate tubular member therethrough into the endotracheal tube.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 1997Date of Patent: July 4, 2000Inventor: Orlando Morejon
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Patent number: D634424Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2010Date of Patent: March 15, 2011Inventor: Orlando Morejon
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Patent number: D699348Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2011Date of Patent: February 11, 2014Inventor: Orlando Morejon