Patents by Inventor Sean T. Runnels

Sean T. Runnels 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: 20200338290
    Abstract: A tracheal intubation system including a laryngoscope is disclosed. An endotracheal tube exchange system is also disclosed. In some examples, the system includes a laryngoscope, a stylet, and an endotracheal tube. In some examples the stylet is an articulating stylet. An endotracheal tube with one or more depth-assessment bands is also disclosed. An articulating stylet with one or more depth-assessment bands and an orientation mark is also disclosed. A method of positioning an endotracheal tube in a patient is also disclosed. A method of positioning a stylet for placement of an endotracheal tube is also disclosed. A method of performing an endotracheal tube exchange procedure is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2020
    Publication date: October 29, 2020
    Inventor: Sean T. Runnels
  • Patent number: 10744288
    Abstract: A tracheal intubation system including a laryngoscope is disclosed. An endotracheal tube exchange system is also disclosed. In some examples, the system includes a laryngoscope, a stylet, and an endotracheal tube. In some examples the stylet is an articulating stylet. An endotracheal tube with one or more depth-assessment bands is also disclosed. An articulating stylet with one or more depth-assessment bands and an orientation mark is also disclosed. A method of positioning an endotracheal tube in a patient is also disclosed. A method of positioning a stylet for placement of an endotracheal tube is also disclosed. A method of performing an endotracheal tube exchange procedure is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Inventor: Sean T. Runnels
  • Publication number: 20190290872
    Abstract: A technology is described for monitoring a tracheal intubation procedure. An example method may include receiving procedure data associated with a tracheal intubation procedure from at least one device used to monitor the tracheal intubation procedure. The procedure data received from the at least one device may be analyzed to determine a status of the tracheal intubation procedure and detect irregularities in performing the tracheal intubation procedure. Thereafter, instructions for performing the tracheal intubation procedure which correspond to the status of the tracheal intubation procedure may be provided to an output device, wherein the instructions include information associated with any irregularities detected during performance of the tracheal intubation procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2019
    Publication date: September 26, 2019
    Inventors: Sean T. Runnels, Kai Kuck, Samer Merchant
  • Publication number: 20190060596
    Abstract: A tracheal intubation system including a laryngoscope is disclosed. An endotracheal tube exchange system is also disclosed. In some examples, the system includes a laryngoscope, a stylet, and an endotracheal tube. In some examples the stylet is an articulating stylet. An endotracheal tube with one or more depth-assessment bands is also disclosed. An articulating stylet with one or more depth-assessment bands and an orientation mark is also disclosed. A method of positioning an endotracheal tube in a patient is also disclosed. A method of positioning a stylet for placement of an endotracheal tube is also disclosed. A method of performing an endotracheal tube exchange procedure is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2018
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Inventor: Sean T. Runnels
  • Publication number: 20190060598
    Abstract: A tracheal intubation system including a laryngoscope is disclosed. An endotracheal tube exchange system is also disclosed. In some examples, the system includes a laryngoscope, a stylet, and an endotracheal tube. In some examples the stylet is an articulating stylet. An endotracheal tube with one or more depth-assessment bands is also disclosed. An articulating stylet with one or more depth-assessment bands and an orientation mark is also disclosed. A method of positioning an endotracheal tube in a patient is also disclosed. A method of positioning a stylet for placement of an endotracheal tube is also disclosed. A method of performing an endotracheal tube exchange procedure is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2018
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Inventor: Sean T. Runnels
  • Publication number: 20190060597
    Abstract: A tracheal intubation system including a laryngoscope is disclosed. An endotracheal tube exchange system is also disclosed. In some examples, the system includes a laryngoscope, a stylet, and an endotracheal tube. In some examples the stylet is an articulating stylet. An endotracheal tube with one or more depth-assessment bands is also disclosed. An articulating stylet with one or more depth-assessment bands and an orientation mark is also disclosed. A method of positioning an endotracheal tube in a patient is also disclosed. A method of positioning a stylet for placement of an endotracheal tube is also disclosed. A method of performing an endotracheal tube exchange procedure is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2018
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Inventor: Sean T. Runnels
  • Patent number: 10149957
    Abstract: A tracheal intubation system including a laryngoscope is disclosed. An endotracheal tube exchange system is also disclosed. In some examples, the system includes a laryngoscope, a stylet, and an endotracheal tube. In some examples the stylet is an articulating stylet. An endotracheal tube with one or more depth-assessment bands is also disclosed. An articulating stylet with one or more depth-assessment bands and an orientation mark is also disclosed. A method of positioning an endotracheal tube in a patient is also disclosed. A method of positioning a stylet for placement of an endotracheal tube is also disclosed. A method of performing an endotracheal tube exchange procedure is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: University of Utah Research Foundation
    Inventor: Sean T. Runnels
  • Publication number: 20180272092
    Abstract: A tracheal intubation system including a laryngoscope is disclosed. An endotracheal tube exchange system is also disclosed. In some examples, the system includes a laryngoscope, a stylet, and an endotracheal tube. In some examples the stylet is an articulating stylet. An endotracheal tube with one or more depth-assessment bands is also disclosed. An articulating stylet with one or more depth-assessment bands and an orientation mark is also disclosed. A method of positioning an endotracheal tube in a patient is also disclosed. A method of positioning a stylet for placement of an endotracheal tube is also disclosed. A method of performing an endotracheal tube exchange procedure is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventor: Sean T. Runnels
  • Publication number: 20150099935
    Abstract: A tracheal intubation system including a laryngoscope is disclosed. An endotracheal tube exchange system is also disclosed. In some examples, the system includes a laryngoscope, a stylet, and an endotracheal tube. In some examples the stylet is an articulating stylet. An endotracheal tube with one or more depth-assessment bands is also disclosed. An articulating stylet with one or more depth-assessment bands and an orientation mark is also disclosed. A method of positioning an endotracheal tube in a patient is also disclosed. A method of positioning a stylet for placement of an endotracheal tube is also disclosed. A method of performing an endotracheal tube exchange procedure is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventor: Sean T. Runnels
  • Patent number: D857193
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Inventor: Sean T. Runnels