Patents by Inventor Rita Latterman Bennett

Rita Latterman Bennett 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).

  • Patent number: 7150740
    Abstract: The urinary catheter system includes a urinary catheter, a connector and a medical implement which is readily attached to or removed from the connector. When a medical implement such as a collection appliance is attached to the connector, fluid such as urine can flow from the patent and into the collection appliance. Alternatively, when a syringe is attached to the connector, the catheter system may be irrigated to remove debris and other foreign matter, or the syringe may be used to provide medication to the patient. The system is preferably a closed system in which the connector includes a resealable valve which prevents the flow of fluid through the connector if a medical implement is not attached.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2006
    Assignee: ICU Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Rita Latterman Bennett, Thomas F. Fangrow, Jr., Evelyn L. Foss
  • Patent number: 6793651
    Abstract: The urinary catheter system includes a urinary catheter, a connector and a medical implement which is readily attached to or removed from the connector. When a medical implement such as a collection appliance is attached to the connector, fluid such as urine can flow from the patent and into the collection appliance. Alternatively, when a syringe is attached to the connector, the catheter system may be irrigated to remove debris and other foreign matter, or the syringe may be used to provide medication to the patient. The system is preferably a closed system in which the connector includes a resealable valve which prevents the flow of fluid through the connector if a medical implement is not attached.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2004
    Assignee: ICU Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Rita Latterman Bennett, Thomas F. Fangrow, Jr., Evelyn L. Foss