Patents by Inventor Patricia M. Risty

Patricia M. Risty 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).

  • COVERED YANKAUER SUCTION DEVICE AND METHODS OF USING SAME
    Publication number: 20150005723
    Abstract: A covered yankauer suction device is protectable from contamination after use. The covered yankauer suction device includes a yankauer having a suction tip at a first end and a connector at a second end. A retractable sleeve partially encloses the yankauer. One end of the retractable sleeve is secured to the yankauer while the opposite end of the retractable sleeve is secured to a valve. The valve includes a cross-cut that enables the valve to open when the suction tip of the yankauer pushes against the underside of the cross-cut.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2014
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventors: Dale F. Greeson, JR., Marc A. Lessem, Patricia M. Risty, Alberto C. Savage, Earl D. Wilson
  • Covered yankauer suction device and methods of using same
    Patent number: 8834407
    Abstract: A covered yankauer suction device is protectable from contamination after use. The covered yankauer suction device includes a yankauer having a suction tip at a first end and a connector at a second end. A retractable sleeve partially encloses the yankauer. One end of the retractable sleeve is secured to the yankauer while the opposite end of the retractable sleeve is secured to a valve. The valve includes a cross-cut that enables the valve to open when the suction tip of the yankauer pushes against the underside of the cross-cut.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Medline Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Dale F. Greeson, Jr., Marc A. Lessem, Patricia M. Risty, Alberto C. Savage, Earl D. Wilson
  • Covered yankauer suction device and methods of using same
    Publication number: 20070173764
    Abstract: A covered yankauer suction device is protectable from contamination after use. The covered yankauer suction device includes a yankauer having a suction tip at a first end and a connector at a second end. A retractable sleeve partially encloses the yankauer. One end of the retractable sleeve is secured to the yankauer while the opposite end of the retractable sleeve is secured to a valve. The valve includes a cross-cut that enables the valve to open when the suction tip of the yankauer pushes against the underside of the cross-cut.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2006
    Publication date: July 26, 2007
    Inventors: Dale F. Greeson, Marc A. Lessem, Patricia M. Risty, Alberto C. Savage, Earl D. Wilson