Patents by Inventor Scott D. Dickerhoff
Scott D. Dickerhoff 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).
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Patent number: 6112348Abstract: The present invention relates to a blanket for use with forced air convection systems, wherein the blanket includes openings through which a patient's toes or feet may protrude, the openings being located near the air inlet port of the blanket. By providing a blanket with such openings, comfort for the patient can be increased and slippage of the blanket can be reduced.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 1999Date of Patent: September 5, 2000Assignee: Mallinckrodt Inc.Inventor: Scott D. Dickerhoff
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Patent number: 6013098Abstract: The present invention relates to a blanket for use with forced air convection systems, wherein the blanket is sized to accommodate pediatric patients. The blankets according to the present invention may be used both over or under the patient, thereby facilitating use in the operating room or outside the operating room. The present invention also relates to a blanket for use with forced air convection systems which is nonflammable and laser resistant. In addition, the present invention relates to methods of prevention hypothermia and hyperthermia and to a method of making a blanket for use with forced air convection systems.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 1996Date of Patent: January 11, 2000Assignee: Mallinckrodt Inc.Inventors: Thomas F. Kappel, Dennis S. Chivetta, Scott D. Dickerhoff, Philip M. Metzler
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Patent number: 5974605Abstract: The present invention relates to a blanket for use with forced air convection systems, wherein the blanket includes multiple inlet ports. By providing a blanket with multiple inlets, the user has the choice of positioning the air supply or blower unit and the supply hose on either side of the patient. In addition, in a preferred embodiment, the inlet ports are resealable, thus allowing the user to switch inlets during use.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 1998Date of Patent: November 2, 1999Assignee: Mallinckrodt Inc.Inventors: Scott D. Dickerhoff, Thomas F. Kappel, Robert A. Virag
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Patent number: 5890243Abstract: The present invention relates to a blanket for use with forced air convection systems, wherein the blanket includes openings through which a patient's toes or feet may protrude, the openings being located near the air inlet port of the blanket. By providing a blanket with such openings, comfort for the patient can be increased and slippage of the blanket can be reduced.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 1996Date of Patent: April 6, 1999Assignee: Mallinckrodt, Inc.Inventor: Scott D. Dickerhoff
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Patent number: 5839133Abstract: The present invention relates to a blanket for use with forced air convection systems, wherein the blanket includes multiple inlet ports. By providing a blanket with multiple inlets, the user has the choice of positioning the air supply or blower unit and the supply hose on either side of the patient. In addition, in a preferred embodiment, the inlet ports are resealable, thus allowing the user to switch inlets during use.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 1996Date of Patent: November 24, 1998Assignee: Mallinckrodt Medical, Inc.Inventors: Scott D. Dickerhoff, Thomas F. Kappel, Robert A. Virag
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Patent number: 5716387Abstract: The present invention relates to a blanket for use with forced air convection systems, wherein the blanket is sized to accommodate pediatric patients. The blankets according to the present invention may be used both over or under the patient, thereby facilitating use in the operating room or outside the operating room. The present invention also relates to a blanket for use with forced air convection systems which is nonflammable and laser resistant. In addition, the present invention relates to methods of prevention hypothermia and hyperthermia and to a method of making a blanket for use with forced air convection systems.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 1996Date of Patent: February 10, 1998Assignee: Mallinckrodt Medical, Inc.Inventors: Thomas F. Kappel, Dennis S. Chivetta, Scott D. Dickerhoff, Philip M. Metzler
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Patent number: 5683441Abstract: The present invention relates to a blanket for use with forced air convection systems, wherein the blanket includes an airflow deflector internal to the blanket and located near the air inlet port of the blanket. By providing a blanket with an airflow deflector, better distribution of air within the confines of the blanket may be achieved, which helps to reduce and eliminate problems associated with hot and cold spots within the blanket.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 1996Date of Patent: November 4, 1997Assignee: Mallinckrodt Medical, Inc.Inventors: Scott D. Dickerhoff, Thomas F. Kappel
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Patent number: 5643337Abstract: The present invention relates to a blanket for use with forced air convection systems, wherein the blanket is sized to accommodate pediatric patients. The blankets according to the present invention may be used both over or under the patient, thereby facilitating use in the operating room or outside the operating room. The present invention also relates to a blanket for use with forced air convection systems which is nonflammable and laser resistant. In addition, the present invention relates to methods of prevention hypothermia and hyperthermia and to a method of making a blanket for use with forced air convection systems.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 1996Date of Patent: July 1, 1997Assignee: Mallinckrodt Medical, Inc.Inventors: Thomas F. Kappel, Dennis S. Chivetta, Scott D. Dickerhoff, Philip M. Metzler
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Patent number: 5632769Abstract: The present invention relates to a blanket for use with forced air convection systems, wherein the blanket is sized to accommodate pediatric patients. The blankets according to the present invention may be used both over or under the patient, thereby facilitating use in the operating room or outside the operating room. The present invention also relates to a blanket for use with forced air convection systems which is nonflammable and laser resistant. In addition, the present invention relates to methods of prevention hypothermia and hyperthermia and to a method of making a blanket for use with forced air convection systems.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 1996Date of Patent: May 27, 1997Assignee: Mallinckrodt Medical, Inc.Inventors: Thomas F. Kappel, Dennis S. Chivetta, Scott D. Dickerhoff, Philip M. Metzler
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Patent number: 5514169Abstract: The present invention relates to a blanket for use with forced air convection systems, wherein the blanket includes multiple inlet ports. By providing a blanket with multiple inlets, the user has the choice of positioning the air supply or blower unit and the supply hose on either side of the patient. In addition, in a preferred embodiment, the inlet ports are resealable, thus allowing the user to switch inlets during use.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 1995Date of Patent: May 7, 1996Assignee: Mallinckrodt Medical, Inc.Inventors: Scott D. Dickerhoff, Thomas F. Kappel, Robert A. Virag
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Patent number: 5384924Abstract: The present invention relates to a blanket for use with forced air convection systems, wherein the blanket includes multiple inlet ports. By providing a blanket with multiple inlets, the user has the choice of positioning the air supply or blower unit and the supply hose on either side of the patient. In addition, in a preferred embodiment, the inlet ports are resealable, thus allowing the user to switch inlets during use.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 1992Date of Patent: January 31, 1995Assignee: Mallinckrodt Medical, Inc.Inventors: Scott D. Dickerhoff, Thomas F. Kappel, Robert A. Virag
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Patent number: 5360439Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for warming a patient with a blanket used with forced air convection systems, wherein the blanket includes multiple inlet ports. By providing a blanket with multiple inlets, the user has the choice of positioning the air supply or blower unit and the supply hose on either side of the patient. In addition, in a preferred embodiment, the inlet ports are resealable, thus allowing the user to switch inlets during use.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 1992Date of Patent: November 1, 1994Assignee: Mallinckrodt Medical, Inc.Inventors: Scott D. Dickerhoff, Thomas F. Kappel, Robert A. Virag
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Patent number: 5343579Abstract: The present invention relates to a blanket for use with forced air convection systems, wherein the blanket includes multiple inlet ports. By providing a blanket with multiple inlets, the user has the choice of positioning the air supply or blower unit and the supply hose on either side of the patient. In addition, in a preferred embodiment, the inlet ports are resealable, thus allowing the user to switch inlets during use.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 1993Date of Patent: September 6, 1994Assignee: Mallinckrodt Medical, Inc.Inventors: Scott D. Dickerhoff, Thomas F. Kappel, Robert A. Virag
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Patent number: 4997429Abstract: A connection component suitable for use with an enteral fluid delivery set wherein the connection component consists of a threaded cap having a projecting spike thereon to penetrate and deform a foil diaphragm on the fluid container and further including an air passageway having a flexible member therein to allow filtered air to flow into the fluid container while preventing the flow of fluid from the fluid container through the air passageway.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 1988Date of Patent: March 5, 1991Assignee: Sherwood Medical CompanyInventors: Scott D. Dickerhoff, Alan B. Ranford, David R. Swisher, Eugene F. Schrader, Raymond O. Bodicky, Ronald Crouther