Patents by Inventor Sharon Steeves

Sharon Steeves 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: 10953215
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a medical connector for enteral applications. The medical connector includes a body portion having a distal patient access fitting and a proximal fluid delivery device fitting as well as an administration port. The administration port for administrating or extracting fluids or medicine includes a cylindrical cavity, an administration port seal having a normally-closed slit, a plunger, a plunger sleeve, and a compression member. Engaging a non-luer female tip with the administration port actuates the compression member such that the plunger pierces the normally-closed slit, causing it to open allowing fluid communication with the body portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignee: DALE MEDICAL PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: David Preston Adams, Alan Kenneth Stratton, Joseph A. Zilaro, Sharon Steeves, Raymond Gruneberg
  • Publication number: 20180193630
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a medical connector for enteral applications. The medical connector includes a body portion having a distal patient access fitting and a proximal fluid delivery device fitting as well as an administration port. The administration port for administrating or extracting fluids or medicine includes a cylindrical cavity, an administration port seal having a normally-closed slit, a plunger, a plunger sleeve, and a compression member. Engaging a non-luer female tip with the administration port actuates the compression member such that the plunger pierces the normally-closed slit, causing it to open allowing fluid communication with the body portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2018
    Publication date: July 12, 2018
    Applicant: Dale Medical Products, Inc.
    Inventors: David Preston Adams, Alan Kenneth Stratton, Joseph A. Zilaro, Sharon Steeves, Raymond Gruneberg
  • Publication number: 20160296740
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a medical connector for enteral applications. The medical connector includes a body portion having a distal patient access fitting and a proximal fluid delivery device fitting as well as an administration port. The administration port for administrating or extracting fluids or medicine includes a cylindrical cavity, an administration port seal having a normally-closed slit, a plunger, a plunger sleeve, and a compression member. Engaging a non-luer female tip with the administration port actuates the compression member such that the plunger pierces the normally-closed slit, causing it to open allowing fluid communication with the body portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2016
    Publication date: October 13, 2016
    Inventors: David Preston Adams, Alan Kenneth Stratton, Joseph A. Zilaro, Sharon Steeves
  • Patent number: 8074650
    Abstract: A tube holder is provided for securing a medical tube to a patient. In one illustrative embodiment, the tube holder includes a band to secure a medical tube to a patient, and first and second tabs attached at first and second ends of the band to secure the medical tube. Each of the first and second tabs include a hook surface and a loop surface, the hook surface and loop surface to mate with one another to secure the medical tube. The first and second tabs include moisture resistant material located on a surface contacting the patient's skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: Dale Medical Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Sharon Steeves, Allison Frazer, Ronald D. Russo
  • Patent number: 7284729
    Abstract: System, methods and apparatus are provided for securing one or more transducers to a patient. According to one illustrative embodiment, a transducer holder is provided that includes a base, one or more fasteners for securing one or more transducers, respectively, and at least one strap attached to the base for securing the base to the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2007
    Assignee: Dale Medical Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Adrienne Walsh, Maria Campanella, Sharon Steeves
  • Patent number: 7284730
    Abstract: System, methods and apparatus are provided for securing one or more transducers to a patient. According to one illustrative embodiment, a transducer holder is provided that includes a base, one or more fasteners for securing one or more transducers, respectively, at least one strap attached to the base for securing the base to the patient, wherein at least two of the fasteners have a different color from one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2007
    Assignee: Dale Medical Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Adrienne Walsh, Maria Campanella, Sharon Steeves
  • Publication number: 20050188993
    Abstract: A tube holder is provided for securing a medical tube to a patient. In one illustrative embodiment, the tube holder includes a band to secure a medical tube to a patient, and first and second tabs attached at first and second ends of the band to secure the medical tube. Each of the first and second tabs include a hook surface and a loop surface, the hook surface and loop surface to mate with one another to secure the medical tube. The first and second tabs include moisture resistant material located on a surface contacting the patient's skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2005
    Publication date: September 1, 2005
    Inventors: Sharon Steeves, Allison Frazer, Ronald Russo
  • Publication number: 20050137496
    Abstract: System, methods and apparatus are provided for securing one or more transducers to a patient. According to one illustrative embodiment, a transducer holder is provided that includes a base, one or more fasteners for securing one or more transducers, respectively, at least one strap attached to the base for securing the base to the patient, wherein at least two of the fasteners have a different color from one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2004
    Publication date: June 23, 2005
    Inventors: Adrienne Walsh, Maria Campanella, Sharon Steeves
  • Publication number: 20050001109
    Abstract: System, methods and apparatus are provided for securing one or more transducers to a patient. According to one illustrative embodiment, a transducer holder is provided that includes a base, one or more fasteners for securing one or more transducers, respectively, and at least one strap attached to the base for securing the base to the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2004
    Publication date: January 6, 2005
    Inventors: Adrienne Walsh, Maria Campanella, Sharon Steeves
  • Patent number: D800899
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: Dale Medical Products, Inc.
    Inventors: David Preston Adams, Alan Kenneth Stratton, Joseph A. Zilaro, Sharon Steeves