Patents by Inventor Robert Van Ess

Robert Van Ess 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: 20210353192
    Abstract: A lancing device with an ejector that is movably retained with a housing in proximity to a lancet and is selectively movable between a home position, a first eject position, an intermediate position defined by contact of the ejector with the lancet, and a second eject position. The ejector is rotatable to move from the home to first eject position and is linearly translatable to move between the first and second eject positions. The ejector includes an arm that extends within the housing and engages the lancet, an exterior portion that is actuated by a user, and a post extending therebetween. The post extends through a slot in the housing which limits the linear movement and direction of the ejector. Upon rotation of the ejector, the arm extends through an opening at the rear of the carriage holding the lancet to permit access to the lancet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2021
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Applicant: Actuated Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger B Bagwell, Casey A. Scruggs, Eric M. Steffan, Robert Van Ess
  • Patent number: 11147944
    Abstract: A handset for operation and locking of an occlusion clearing device includes a body and movable cover. Valve(s) in fluid communication with tubing for aspiration or irrigation are located within the body. A locking mechanism having first and second components affixed at different points in the handset which are selectively movable relative to one another to transition between locked and unlocked positions. The first component is connected to and selectively movable relative to the cover. The second component engages a portion of the first component, causing the cover to move in an engagement direction as the first component is moved to a locked position. Movement of the cover in an engagement direction causes the valve(s) to change from a first to second position which controls the flow of fluid therethrough. An engagement surface of the second component engages and retains the first component in a locked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: Actuated Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger B Bagwell, Nicholas Becker, Douglas R Dillon, Robert Van Ess, II
  • Publication number: 20190255279
    Abstract: A handset for operation and locking of an occlusion clearing device includes a body and movable cover. Valve(s) in fluid communication with tubing for aspiration or irrigation are located within the body. A locking mechanism having first and second components affixed at different points in the handset which are selectively movable relative to one another to transition between locked and unlocked positions. The first component is connected to and selectively movable relative to the cover. The second component engages a portion of the first component, causing the cover to move in an engagement direction as the first component is moved to a locked position. Movement of the cover in an engagement direction causes the valve(s) to change from a first to second position which controls the flow of fluid therethrough. An engagement surface of the second component engages and retains the first component in a locked position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2019
    Publication date: August 22, 2019
    Applicant: Actuated Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger B. Bagwell, Nicholas Becker, Douglas R. Dillon, Robert Van Ess, II