Patents by Inventor Patrick E. O'DOWD

Patrick E. O'DOWD 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).

  • Introduction to self-catheterization kit
    Patent number: 11406793
    Abstract: A catheter packing assembly that provides directions to the user on the proper procedure for contamination-free use of the catheter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: Hollister Incorporated
    Inventors: Michael G. Murray, Mark Dillon, Patrick E. O'Dowd
  • INTRODUCTION TO SELF-CATHETERIZATION KIT
    Publication number: 20200016366
    Abstract: A catheter packing assembly that provides directions to the user on the proper procedure for contamination-free use of the catheter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2017
    Publication date: January 16, 2020
    Inventors: Michael G. MURRAY, Mark Dillon, Patrick E. O'Dowd
  • Urinary catheter deployment cassettes
    Patent number: 10118018
    Abstract: A urinary catheter deployment cassette or system includes a catheter pack, a urinary catheter, and an introducer aid. The catheter pack defines an interior compartment having a rotatable spindle at least partially positioned therein. The urinary catheter is at least partially received within the interior compartment of the catheter pack and associated with the spindle. The catheter pack includes a deformable or pierceable cover that the spindle engagement member of the introducer aid is pressed to rotate the spindle and deploy the catheter from the catheter pack. In another embodiment, a catheter pack includes an associated drainage adaptor for draining fluid from the catheter pack or a urinary catheter positioned within the catheter pack. In another embodiment, a cassette includes a rotatable drum with a two-piece catheter wrapped around it and a joining tube that places the pieces of the catheter in fluid communication.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: HOLLISTER INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Adam J. Foley, Michael G. Murray, Iarla Marron, Patrick E. O'Dowd
  • Urinary Catheter Deployment Cassettes
    Publication number: 20160136391
    Abstract: A urinary catheter deployment cassette or system includes a catheter pack, a urinary catheter, and an introducer aid. The catheter pack defines an interior compartment having a rotatable spindle at least partially positioned therein. The urinary catheter is at least partially received within the interior compartment of the catheter pack and associated with the spindle. The catheter pack includes a deformable or pierceable cover that the spindle engagement member of the introducer aid is pressed to rotate the spindle and deploy the catheter from the catheter pack. In another embodiment, a catheter pack includes an associated drainage adaptor for draining fluid from the catheter pack or a urinary catheter positioned within the catheter pack. In another embodiment, a cassette includes a rotatable drum with a two-piece catheter wrapped around it and a joining tube that places the pieces of the catheter in fluid communication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2014
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventors: Adam J. FOLEY, Michael G. MURRAY, Iarla MARRON, Patrick E. O'DOWD