Patents by Inventor Richard P. Rodgers

Richard P. Rodgers 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: 20240082510
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides medical devices, particularly medical grade needles with removable tips, as well as methods of needle tip installation and removal, and devices therefor. Needle tip installation and removal devices may include needle tip installation and removal tools and kits, including hand held and manipulated tools that facilitate the installation and removal of needle tips, particularly on vascular access port needles. Such installation and removal devices may provide more expedient hook up of the access port for the therapy. Also, the installation and removal of the needle tips may be conducted in a more sterile manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Applicant: VERSAGO VASCULAR ACCESS, INC.
    Inventors: Steven J. Tallarida, Richard P. Rodgers, John M. Butziger
  • Patent number: 11918755
    Abstract: A patency system for maintaining a patency of an indwelling medical device including an elongated shaft configured to be at least partially received within a portion of the indwelling medical device, and at least one cleaner configured to at least partially dislodge debris formed within the indwelling medical device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: VERSAGO VASCULAR ACCESS, INC.
    Inventors: Steven J. Tallarida, John M. Butziger, Richard P. Rodgers
  • Patent number: 11724081
    Abstract: A medical device is provided which comprises an implantable vascular access port including a fluid passage operable to introduce fluid to a host and/or remove fluid from the host, the fluid passage accessible through a fluid passage access opening and at least a portion of the fluid passage defined by a needle configured to penetrate cutaneous tissue of the host; and an implantable vascular access catheter connectable with the vascular access port; wherein the vascular access catheter and the vascular access port are connectable to each other within the vascular access port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: VERSAGO VASCULAR ACCESS, INC.
    Inventors: Steven J. Tallarida, John M. Butziger, Richard P. Rodgers
  • Patent number: 11697010
    Abstract: A medical device comprising an implantable subcutaneous access port having a septum penetrable by a needle; the septum having a cavity located between an outer wall and an inner wall, the cavity containing a flowable media comprising a plurality of displaceable particles arranged to move in response to the needle being inserted through the outer wall and into the cavity and reposition around the needle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: PRIMO MEDICAL GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Steven J. Tallarida, John M. Butziger, Richard P. Rodgers
  • Publication number: 20230119481
    Abstract: A variable volume infusion port is provided. The infusion port may include a port body having an internal fluid reservoir, a septum, a stem to fluidly couple to a catheter lumen, and a displaceable member disposed in the internal fluid reservoir. In a first position, the displaceable member is disposed proximate the septum, providing a relatively small fluid volume within the infusion port. Insertion of an injection device through the septum causes the displaceable member to move to a second location distal from the septum, providing a relatively large fluid volume within the infusion port for the duration the injection device remains in the infusion port. The displaceable member may include a rigid member operably coupled to a biasing element or a flexible member coupled to a biasing element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2022
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Applicant: PRIMO MEDICAL GROUP, INC.
    Inventor: Richard P. RODGERS
  • Patent number: 11628261
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides medical devices, particularly medical grade needles with removable tips, as well as methods of needle tip installation and removal, and devices therefor. Needle tip installation and removal devices may include needle tip installation and removal tools and kits, including hand held and manipulated tools that facilitate the installation and removal of needle tips, particularly on vascular access port needles. Such installation and removal devices may provide more expedient hook up of the access port for the therapy. Also, the installation and removal of the needle tips may be conducted in a more sterile manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: PRIMO MEDICAL GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Steven J. Tallarida, Richard P. Rodgers, John M. Butziger
  • Publication number: 20220409873
    Abstract: A medical device comprising an implantable subcutaneous access port having a septum penetrable by a needle; the septum having a cavity located between an outer wall and an inner wall, the cavity containing a flowable media comprising a plurality of displaceable particles arranged to move in response to the needle being inserted through the outer wall and into the cavity and reposition around the needle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2022
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Applicant: PRIMO MEDICAL GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Steven J. Tallarida, John M. Butziger, Richard P. Rodgers
  • Publication number: 20220280750
    Abstract: A patency system for maintaining a patency of an indwelling medical device including an elongated shaft configured to be at least partially received within a portion of the indwelling medical device, and at least one cleaner configured to at least partially dislodge debris formed within the indwelling medical device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2021
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Applicant: VERSAGO VASCULAR ACCESS, INC.
    Inventors: Steven J. Tallarida, John M. Butziger, Richard P. Rodgers
  • Patent number: 11260211
    Abstract: A variable volume infusion port is provided. The infusion port may include a port body having an internal fluid reservoir, a septum, a stem to fluidly couple to a catheter lumen, and a displaceable member disposed in the internal fluid reservoir. In a first position, the displaceable member is disposed proximate the septum, providing a relatively small fluid volume within the infusion port. Insertion of an injection device through the septum causes the displaceable member to move to a second location distal from the septum, providing a relatively large fluid volume within the infusion port for the duration the injection device remains in the infusion port. The displaceable member may include a rigid member operably coupled to a biasing element or a flexible member coupled to a biasing element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: PRIMO MEDICAL GROUP, INC.
    Inventor: Richard P. Rodgers
  • Patent number: 11241565
    Abstract: A medical device comprising an implantable subcutaneous access port having a septum penetrable by a needle; the septum having a cavity located between an outer wall and an inner wall, the cavity containing a flowable media comprising a plurality of displaceable particles arranged to move in response to the needle being inserted through the outer wall and into the cavity and reposition around the needle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2022
    Assignee: PRIMO MEDICAL GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Steven J. Tallarida, John M. Butziger, Richard P. Rodgers
  • Publication number: 20210402163
    Abstract: A medical device is provided which comprises an implantable vascular access port including a fluid passage operable to introduce fluid to a host and/or remove fluid from the host, the fluid passage accessible through a fluid passage access opening and at least a portion of the fluid passage defined by a needle configured to penetrate cutaneous tissue of the host; and an implantable vascular access catheter connectable with the vascular access port; wherein the vascular access catheter and the vascular access port are connectable to each other within the vascular access port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2021
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Inventors: Steven J. Tallarida, John M. Butziger, Richard P. Rodgers
  • Patent number: 11154687
    Abstract: A patency system for maintaining a patency of an indwelling medical device including an elongated shaft configured to be at least partially received within a portion of the indwelling medical device, and at least one cleaner configured to at least partially dislodge debris formed within the indwelling medical device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: VERSAGO VASCULAR ACCESS, INC.
    Inventors: Steven J. Tallarida, John M. Butziger, Richard P. Rodgers
  • Patent number: 10905866
    Abstract: A medical device is provided which comprises an implantable vascular access port including a fluid passage operable to introduce fluid to a host and/or remove fluid from the host, the fluid passage accessible through a fluid passage access opening and at least a portion of the fluid passage defined by a needle configured to penetrate cutaneous tissue of the host; and an implantable vascular access catheter connectable with the vascular access port; wherein the vascular access catheter and the vascular access port are connectable to each other within the vascular access port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: Versago Vascular Access, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven J. Tallarida, John M. Butziger, Richard P. Rodgers
  • Publication number: 20200238021
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides medical devices, particularly medical grade needles with removable tips, as well as methods of needle tip installation and removal, and devices therefor. Needle tip installation and removal devices may include needle tip installation and removal tools and kits, including hand held and manipulated tools that facilitate the installation and removal of needle tips, particularly on vascular access port needles. Such installation and removal devices may provide more expedient hook up of the access port for the therapy. Also, the installation and removal of the needle tips may be conducted in a more sterile manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2019
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventors: Steven J. Tallarida, Richard P. Rodgers, John M. Butziger
  • Publication number: 20200222679
    Abstract: A medical device comprising an implantable subcutaneous access port having a septum penetrable by a needle; the septum having a cavity located between an outer wall and an inner wall, the cavity containing a flowable media comprising a plurality of displaceable particles arranged to move in response to the needle being inserted through the outer wall and into the cavity and reposition around the needle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2019
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Inventors: Steven J. Tallarida, John M. Butziger, Richard P. Rodgers
  • Patent number: 10512766
    Abstract: A medical device comprising an implantable subcutaneous access port having a septum penetrable by a needle; the septum having a cavity located between an outer wall and an inner wall, the cavity containing a flowable media comprising a plurality of displaceable particles arranged to move in response to the needle being inserted through the outer wall and into the cavity and reposition around the needle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Assignee: Primo Medical Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven J. Tallarida, John M. Butziger, Richard P. Rodgers
  • Patent number: 10512734
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides medical devices, particularly medical grade needles with removable tips, as well as methods of needle tip installation and removal, and devices therefor. Needle tip installation and removal devices may include needle tip installation and removal tools and kits, including hand held and manipulated tools that facilitate the installation and removal of needle tips, particularly on vascular access port needles. Such installation and removal devices may provide more expedient hook up of the access port for the therapy. Also, the installation and removal of the needle tips may be conducted in a more sterile manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Assignee: Versago Vascular Access, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven J. Tallarida, Richard P. Rodgers, John M. Butziger
  • Publication number: 20190262597
    Abstract: A variable volume infusion port is provided. The infusion port may include a port body having an internal fluid reservoir, a septum, a stem to fluidly couple to a catheter lumen, and a displaceable member disposed in the internal fluid reservoir. In a first position, the displaceable member is disposed proximate the septum, providing a relatively small fluid volume within the infusion port. Insertion of an injection device through the septum causes the displaceable member to move to a second location distal from the septum, providing a relatively large fluid volume within the infusion port for the duration the injection device remains in the infusion port. The displaceable member may include a rigid member operably coupled to a biasing element or a flexible member coupled to a biasing element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2018
    Publication date: August 29, 2019
    Inventor: Richard P. RODGERS
  • Patent number: 10369345
    Abstract: A medical device comprising a subcutaneous access port having an access port body and at least one needle having a removable needle tip and a needle shaft defining a needle lumen; the at least one needle housed within the access port body, the at least one needle extendable and retractable relative to the access port body; and a needle shift mechanism operable such that the at least one needle is extendable from and retractable into the access port body at a plurality of positions of the access port body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Assignee: Versago Vascular Access, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven J. Tallarida, Richard P. Rodgers, John M. Butziger
  • Publication number: 20180008811
    Abstract: A medical device comprising an implantable subcutaneous access port having a septum penetrable by a needle; the septum having a cavity located between an outer wall and an inner wall, the cavity containing a flowable media comprising a plurality of displaceable particles arranged to move in response to the needle being inserted through the outer wall and into the cavity and reposition around the needle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2017
    Publication date: January 11, 2018
    Inventors: Steven J. Tallarida, John M. Butziger, Richard P. Rodgers