Patents by Inventor Steven A. Holley

Steven A. Holley 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: 9339442
    Abstract: A stoma dilation device that includes a tubular support defining a continuous pathway through the device; at least one inflatable dilation balloon and at least one inflatable retention balloon located on the tubular support; and inflation lumens for each balloon. The inflatable dilation balloon forms at least a first portion of the device and the inflatable retention balloon forms at least a second portion of the device. The inflatable retention balloon is configured to have a diameter upon full, unrestrained inflation that is greater than the largest diameter of the inflatable dilation balloon upon inflation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: Avent, Inc.
    Inventors: Kok-Ming Tai, Donald J. McMichael, John A. Rotella, Nathan C. Griffith, Emily A. Reichart, Courtney E. Rowe, Steven A. Holley, Edward B. Madsen
  • Publication number: 20140180148
    Abstract: An electrocardiograph (ECG) adapter including an adapter body having a first end and a second end is presented. A monitor connector is positioned at the first end of the adapter body, the monitor connector adapted for coupling to an input of an ECG monitor. A first lead receptacle is positioned at the second end of the adapter body, the first lead receptacle configured to receive a first connector having a first pin configuration. A second lead receptacle is positioned at the second end of the adapter body, the second lead receptacle located adjacent the first lead receptacle and configured to receive a second connector having a second pin configuration different from the first pin configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2013
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Scott R. Coggins, Mark J. Callahan, Steven A. Holley, Dimitrios J. Theodorou
  • Patent number: 8628497
    Abstract: A needle assembly including a needle tip guard and needle is provided. The needle tip guard includes a proximal base defining an opening that is dimensioned for passage of the needle therethrough, first and second clamp members extending from the proximal base and defining an internal cavity, and a finger tab extending from the proximal base. Each of the first and second clamp members define an inner surface including a protrusion extending into the internal cavity. A distal end of each of the clamp members includes a clamp arm, the clamp arms being supported for movement between an open position and a closed position. The finger tab includes a contacting portion for engagement by a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Mark B. Finnestad, Steven A. Holley
  • Patent number: 8568160
    Abstract: An electrocardiograph (ECG) adapter including an adapter body having a first end and a second end is presented. A monitor connector is positioned at the first end of the adapter body, the monitor connector adapted for coupling to an input of an ECG monitor. A first lead receptacle is positioned at the second end of the adapter body, the first lead receptacle configured to receive a first connector having a first pin configuration. A second lead receptacle is positioned at the second end of the adapter body, the second lead receptacle located adjacent the first lead receptacle and configured to receive a second connector having a second pin configuration different from the first pin configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Scott R. Coggins, Mark J. Callahan, Steven A. Holley, Dimitrios J. Theodorou
  • Publication number: 20130079720
    Abstract: A needle assembly including a needle tip guard and needle is provided. The needle tip guard includes a proximal base defining an opening that is dimensioned for passage of the needle therethrough, first and second clamp members extending from the proximal base and defining an internal cavity, and a finger tab extending from the proximal base. Each of the first and second clamp members define an inner surface including a protrusion extending into the internal cavity. A distal end of each of the clamp members includes a clamp arm, the clamp arms being supported for movement between an open position and a closed position. The finger tab includes a contacting portion for engagement by a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2012
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Applicant: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP
    Inventors: Mark B. Finnestad, Steven A. Holley
  • Publication number: 20120078039
    Abstract: A stoma dilation device that includes a tubular support defining a continuous pathway through the device; an inflatable dilation balloon located on the tubular support, the inflatable dilation balloon including a dilation region forming a first portion of the device and a retention region forming a second portion of the device; and a balloon inflation lumen. The retention region of the balloon is configured to have a diameter upon full, unrestrained inflation that is greater than the diameter of the dilation region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Inventors: Kok-Ming Tai, Donald J. McMichael, John A. Rotella, Nathan C. Griffith, Emily A. Reichart, Courtney E. Rowe, Steven A. Holley, Edward B. Madsen
  • Publication number: 20120078176
    Abstract: A stoma dilation device that includes a tubular support defining a continuous pathway through the device; at least one inflatable dilation balloon and at least one inflatable retention balloon located on the tubular support; and inflation lumens for each balloon. The inflatable dilation balloon forms at least a first portion of the device and the inflatable retention balloon forms at least a second portion of the device. The inflatable retention balloon is configured to have a diameter upon full, unrestrained inflation that is greater than the largest diameter of the inflatable dilation balloon upon inflation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Inventors: Kok-Ming Tai, Donald J. McMichael, John A. Rotella, Nathan C. Griffith, Emily A. Reichart, Courtney E. Rowe, Steven A. Holley, Edward B. Madsen
  • Publication number: 20120028504
    Abstract: An electrocardiograph (ECG) adapter including an adapter body having a first end and a second end is presented. A monitor connector is positioned at the first end of the adapter body, the monitor connector adapted for coupling to an input of an ECG monitor. A first lead receptacle is positioned at the second end of the adapter body, the first lead receptacle configured to receive a first connector having a first pin configuration. A second lead receptacle is positioned at the second end of the adapter body, the second lead receptacle located adjacent the first lead receptacle and configured to receive a second connector having a second pin configuration different from the first pin configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2011
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Applicant: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP
    Inventors: Scott R. Coggins, Mark J. Callahan, Steven A. Holley, Dimitrios J. Theodorou
  • Publication number: 20110071479
    Abstract: A surgical instrument for administering fluids and having a vessel entry indicator to confirm proper placement of the surgical instrument within the vessel includes a vessel access member adapted for accessing a blood vessel and having insertion and trailing ends. The access member defines a primary lumen for administering fluids to the blood vessel and a secondary lumen. A pressure detector is in fluid communication with the secondary lumen. The pressure detector is adapted to detect pressure associated with a disposition of the insertion end of the access member in the blood vessel. The access member may define a port adjacent the leading end and in fluid communication with the secondary lumen. In one embodiment, the secondary lumen is independent of the primary lumen. The pressure detector may include a float valve responsive to pressure of blood entering from the blood vessel through the port and into the secondary lumen. In the alternative, the pressure detector includes a pressure gauge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2009
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Applicant: Tyco Healthcare Group LP
    Inventors: Steven A. Holley, Bradley M. Stewart
  • Patent number: 7866471
    Abstract: A medical system 10 may include a fluid basin 100, a medical skin applicator, an aspirator instrument, gauze pads 400, sponges 500 and medicinal container 600. Each may be stored within the fluid basin 100 during transport of the medical system 10.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LP
    Inventors: Mark J. Callahan, Steven A. Holley
  • Publication number: 20100198166
    Abstract: A medical system 10 may include a fluid basin 100, a medical skin applicator, an aspirator instrument, gauze pads 400, sponges 500 and medicinal container 600. Each may be stored within the fluid basin 100 during transport of the medical system 10.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2009
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Applicant: Tyco Healthcare Group LP
    Inventors: Mark J. Callahan, Steven A. Holley