Patents by Inventor Steven J. Fix

Steven J. Fix 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).

  • Catheter with adjustable flow rate
    Patent number: 6645183
    Abstract: A micro-bore catheter for use with an infusion pump wherein the micro-bore lumen of the catheter acts as an adjustable flow restricting element. The flow rate through the catheter can be increased proportionally by trimming the length of the catheter. One end of the catheter is attached to a needle for insertion of the catheter into the elastomeric septum of a drug infusion pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: Advanced Infusion, Inc.
    Inventors: James M. Christensen, Steven J. Fix, John A. Krug
  • Catheter with adjustable flow rate
    Publication number: 20020115966
    Abstract: A micro-bore catheter for use with an infusion pump wherein the micro-bore lumen of the catheter acts as an adjustable flow restricting element. The flow rate through the catheter can be increased proportionally by trimming the length of the catheter. One end of the catheter is attached to a needle for insertion of the catheter into the elastomeric septum of a drug infusion pump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2001
    Publication date: August 22, 2002
    Inventors: James M. Christensen, Steven J. Fix, John A. Krug
  • Tapered dental implant in a stepped orifice
    Patent number: 5795160
    Abstract: A tapered dental implant and a method of installing the same in a stepped orifice are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1998
    Inventors: Jack A. Hahn, Steven J. Fix