Patents by Inventor Rafael V. Andino

Rafael V. Andino 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).

  • Publication number: 20230018539
    Abstract: A securement device for securing a catheter includes a retainer, a strap, a first anchor pad and a second anchor pad, a gap separating an edge of the first anchor pad from an adjacent edge of the second anchor pad. The retainer can include a first base member secured to an upper surface of the first anchor pad, a second base member secured to an upper surface of the second anchor pad, and a body coupled to the first and second base members. The body can include a portion spanning the gap separating the first anchor pad from the second anchor pad. The portion of the body can include an open channel through an upper surface of the body, the open channel aligned with the gap. The body can further include a first securement mechanism and a second securement mechanism. The strap can be rotatably coupled to the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2022
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Inventors: Rafael V. Andino, Christopher J. Brooks
  • Publication number: 20220387760
    Abstract: A retainer includes a first arcuate wall and a second arcuate wall that together define a channel designed to receive a medical article. The retainer has an open configuration wherein a first end of the first arcuate wall is spaced away from a first end of the second arcuate wall, and a closed configuration wherein the first end of the first arcuate wall is adjacent the first end of the second arcuate wall. A second end of the first arcuate wall opposite the first end of the arcuate wall may be spaced away from the base in the open configuration and pressed against the base in the closed configuration. The retainer also may include a first support and a second support fixed to the base, and a first and second flexible coupling connecting the first and second supports to the first and second arcuate walls.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2022
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Inventors: Rafael V. Andino, Christopher K. Brooks
  • Patent number: 11478616
    Abstract: A securement device for securing a catheter includes a retainer, a strap, a first anchor pad and a second anchor pad, a gap separating an edge of the first anchor pad from an adjacent edge of the second anchor pad. The retainer can include a first base member secured to an upper surface of the first anchor pad, a second base member secured to an upper surface of the second anchor pad, and a body coupled to the first and second base members. The body can include a portion spanning the gap separating the first anchor pad from the second anchor pad. The portion of the body can include an open channel through an upper surface of the body, the open channel aligned with the gap. The body can further include a first securement mechanism and a second securement mechanism. The strap can be rotatably coupled to the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: C. R. Bard, Inc.
    Inventors: Rafael V. Andino, Christopher J. Brooks
  • Patent number: 11420023
    Abstract: A retainer includes a first arcuate wall and a second arcuate wall that together define a channel designed to receive a medical article. The retainer has an open configuration wherein a first end of the first arcuate wall is spaced away from a first end of the second arcuate wall, and a closed configuration wherein the first end of the first arcuate wall is adjacent the first end of the second arcuate wall. A second end of the first arcuate wall opposite the first end of the arcuate wall may be spaced away from the base in the open configuration and pressed against the base in the closed configuration. The retainer also may include a first support and a second support fixed to the base, and a first and second flexible coupling connecting the first and second supports to the first and second arcuate walls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: Venetec International, Inc.
    Inventors: Rafael V. Andino, Christopher J. Brooks
  • Patent number: 10973681
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a housing, an adjustment member, and a microneedle. The housing can be coupled to a medicament container, and includes a hub surface that can contact a target surface. The adjustment member is within the housing and separates an inner volume of the housing into a first chamber and a second chamber. The first chamber is fluidically coupled with the medicament container. The adjustment member, which is coupled to the microneedle, can transition between a first configuration and a second configuration. A proximal end portion of the microneedle is fluidically coupled to the first chamber such that a substance can be conveyed from the medicament container through the microneedle. A distal tip of the microneedle extends from the hub surface by a first distance when the adjustment member is in the first configuration, and by a second distance when the adjustment member is in the second configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: CLEARSIDE BIOMEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Rafael V. Andino, Shelley Eckert Hancock
  • Publication number: 20200324085
    Abstract: A securement device for securing a catheter includes a retainer, a strap, a first anchor pad and a second anchor pad, a gap separating an edge of the first anchor pad from an adjacent edge of the second anchor pad. The retainer can include a first base member secured to an upper surface of the first anchor pad, a second base member secured to an upper surface of the second anchor pad, and a body coupled to the first and second base members. The body can include a portion spanning the gap separating the first anchor pad from the second anchor pad. The portion of the body can include an open channel through an upper surface of the body, the open channel aligned with the gap. The body can further include a first securement mechanism and a second securement mechanism. The strap can be rotatably coupled to the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2020
    Publication date: October 15, 2020
    Inventors: Rafael V. Andino, Christopher J. Brooks
  • Patent number: 10729887
    Abstract: A medical article, such as a catheter hub or extension set, is stabilized on a patient with a retainer and a dressing integrally attached to an anchor pad supporting the retainer. The catheter hub or extension set may be integrally formed with the retainer. The retainer may comprise a channel and an integral strap. The channel may include an abutment. One or more of the anchor pad, dressing, and catheter may comprise an antibacterial or antimicrobial agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: C. R. Bard, Inc.
    Inventors: Rafael V. Andino, Christopher J. Brooks
  • Publication number: 20200030578
    Abstract: A retainer includes a first arcuate wall and a second arcuate wall that together define a channel designed to receive a medical article. The retainer has an open configuration wherein a first end of the first arcuate wall is spaced away from a first end of the second arcuate wall, and a closed configuration wherein the first end of the first arcuate wall is adjacent the first end of the second arcuate wall. A second end of the first arcuate wall opposite the first end of the arcuate wall may be spaced away from the base in the open configuration and pressed against the base in the closed configuration. The retainer also may include a first support and a second support fixed to the base, and a first and second flexible coupling connecting the first and second supports to the first and second arcuate walls.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2019
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Applicant: Venetec International, Inc.
    Inventors: Rafael V. Andino, Christopher J. Brooks
  • Patent number: 10537714
    Abstract: A medical article, such as a connector fitting or extension set, is stabilized on a patient with a retainer and a dressing integrally attached to an anchor pad supporting the retainer. The connector fitting or extension set may be integrally formed with the retainer. The connector fitting or extension set may comprise a spin nut configured to secure to a catheter hub having a catheter connected thereto. One or more of the anchor pad, dressing, and catheter may comprise an antibacterial or antimicrobial agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignee: Venetec International, Inc.
    Inventors: Rafael V. Andino, Christopher J. Brooks
  • Patent number: 10426928
    Abstract: A retainer includes a first arcuate wall and a second arcuate wall that together define a channel designed to receive a medical article. The retainer has an open configuration wherein a first end of the first arcuate wall is spaced away from a first end of the second arcuate wall, and a closed configuration wherein the first end of the first arcuate wall is adjacent the first end of the second arcuate wall. A second end of the first arcuate wall opposite the first end of the arcuate wall may be spaced away from the base in the open configuration and pressed against the base in the closed configuration. The retainer also may include a first support and a second support fixed to the base, and a first and second flexible coupling connecting the first and second supports to the first and second arcuate walls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: Venetec International, Inc.
    Inventors: Rafael V. Andino, Christopher J. Brooks
  • Patent number: 10245415
    Abstract: A medical device assembly includes a catheter with a catheter hub, a housing, a first wing, and a second wing. The housing surrounds the catheter hub, but is spaced from the catheter hub to define a channel. The first wing includes a first hook disposed in the channel to permit rotation of the first wing about the catheter hub. The second wing includes a second hook disposed in the channel to permit rotation of the second wing about the catheter hub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: Venetec International, Inc.
    Inventors: Rafael V. Andino, Christopher J. Brooks
  • Patent number: 9962524
    Abstract: A securement system includes a securement device which permits various medical articles, for example, an indwelling catheter and one or more medical lines, to be fluidly connected to one another. The securement device can be releasably secured relative to an anchor pad which itself is secured to a patient. In this way, the securement system can secure an interconnection of medical articles relative to a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: Venetec International, Inc.
    Inventor: Rafael V. Andino
  • Publication number: 20180042767
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a housing, an adjustment member, and a microneedle. The housing can be coupled to a medicament container, and includes a hub surface that can contact a target surface. The adjustment member is within the housing and separates an inner volume of the housing into a first chamber and a second chamber. The first chamber is fluidically coupled with the medicament container. The adjustment member, which is coupled to the microneedle, can transition between a first configuration and a second configuration. A proximal end portion of the microneedle is fluidically coupled to the first chamber such that a substance can be conveyed from the medicament container through the microneedle. A distal tip of the microneedle extends from the hub surface by a first distance when the adjustment member is in the first configuration, and by a second distance when the adjustment member is in the second configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2017
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Applicant: Clearside Biomedical, Inc.
    Inventors: Rafael V. ANDINO, Shelley Eckert HANCOCK
  • Publication number: 20170296789
    Abstract: A medical device assembly includes a catheter with a catheter hub, a housing, a first wing, and a second wing. The housing surrounds the catheter hub, but is spaced from the catheter hub to define a channel. The first wing includes a first hook disposed in the channel to permit rotation of the first wing about the catheter hub. The second wing includes a second hook disposed in the channel to permit rotation of the second wing about the catheter hub.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2017
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventors: Rafael V. Andino, Christopher J. Brooks
  • Publication number: 20170296788
    Abstract: A retainer includes a first arcuate wall and a second arcuate wall that together define a channel designed to receive a medical article. The retainer has an open configuration wherein a first end of the first arcuate wall is spaced away from a first end of the second arcuate wall, and a closed configuration wherein the first end of the first arcuate wall is adjacent the first end of the second arcuate wall. A second end of the first arcuate wall opposite the first end of the arcuate wall may be spaced away from the base in the open configuration and pressed against the base in the closed configuration. The retainer also may include a first support and a second support fixed to the base, and a first and second flexible coupling connecting the first and second supports to the first and second arcuate walls.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2017
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventors: Rafael V. Andino, Christopher J. Brooks
  • Patent number: 9731097
    Abstract: A medical article, such as a catheter hub, is stabilized on a patient with a retainer having a base and clamp or moveable collet. A lever is configured to move the collet in a longitudinal direction relative to the based to secure the medical article to the retainer. When rotated, the lever pulls the collet in a direction away from the patient while collapsing the collet around at least a portion of the catheter hub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: Venetec International, Inc.
    Inventors: Rafael V. Andino, Christopher J. Brooks
  • Patent number: 9700700
    Abstract: A medical article is configured to provide access to a patient's vasculature. The medical article includes an elongated body and a pair of stabilizing wings that extend from the elongated body and are configured to stabilize the medical article on a patient. The stabilizing wings are configured to rotate together or independently about the longitudinal axis of the elongated body between at least a first configuration and a second configuration. The elongated body can include a one-way valve disposed therein. The medical article can also one or more adhesive layers configured to releasably attach at least a portion of the wings to a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: Venetec International, Inc.
    Inventors: Rafael V. Andino, Christopher J. Brooks
  • Patent number: 9694130
    Abstract: A medical article, such as a connector fitting, is stabilized on a patient with a retainer having a base and moveable walls. Actuation surfaces configured to move the walls in at least a lateral direction towards each other are suspended above the base by a pair of supports. When pressed together, inner surfaces of the walls form a channel configured to encircle the medical article. The medical article may be pressed down against the actuation surfaces by a medical provider to cause the walls to encircle the medical article. Thereafter, the medical provider may snap the walls together using a latching mechanism to stabilize the medical article on the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: Venetec International, Inc.
    Inventors: Rafael V. Andino, Christopher J. Brooks
  • Patent number: 9604034
    Abstract: A retainer comprises a first member and a second member. The first member can define at least a portion of a channel. The channel can have a longitudinal axis and be configured to receive at least a portion of a medical article. The second member can be moveable with respect to the first member, between locked and unlocked positions. The second member can contact the portion of the medical article received by the channel at least when in the locked position so as to inhibit longitudinal movement of the medical article relative to the retainer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: C. R. Bard, Inc.
    Inventor: Rafael V. Andino
  • Publication number: 20150367102
    Abstract: A medical article, such as a catheter hub or extension set, is stabilized on a patient with a retainer and a dressing integrally attached to an anchor pad supporting the retainer. The catheter hub or extension set may be integrally formed with the retainer. The retainer may comprise a channel and an integral strap. The channel may include an abutment. One or more of the anchor pad, dressing, and catheter may comprise an antibacterial or antimicrobial agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2014
    Publication date: December 24, 2015
    Applicant: C. R. BARD, INC.
    Inventors: Rafael V. Andino, Christopher J. Brooks