Patents by Inventor Steven J. Tallarida

Steven J. Tallarida 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: 12128203
    Abstract: A medical device comprising an implantable subcutaneous access port having a septum penetrable by a needle; the septum having a cavity located between an outer wall and an inner wall, the cavity containing a flowable media comprising a plurality of displaceable particles arranged to move in response to the needle being inserted through the outer wall and into the cavity and reposition around the needle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2024
    Assignee: PRIMO MEDICAL GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Steven J. Tallarida, John M. Butziger, Richard P. Rodgers
  • Publication number: 20240350788
    Abstract: A medical device comprising an access port locater configured to locate a subcutaneous access port located beneath a skin surface of a host, the access port locator including at least one annular ring having first and second opposing ends and a longitudinal access, the annular ring positionable on the skin surface of the host with the first end of the annular ring in contact with the skin surface and the longitudinal axis of the annular ring substantially perpendicular to the skin surface; at least one stabilizing flange configured to stabilize the access port locater on the skin surface, the stabilizing flange extending outward from the annular ring substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal access of the annular ring; and at least one need needle guard configured to shield a hand of a user of the access port locator when the hand is positioned on the stabilizing flange.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2023
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Applicant: PRIMO MEDICAL GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Andrea Patisteas, Steven J. Tallarida, John M. Butziger
  • Publication number: 20240252800
    Abstract: A medical device is provided which comprises an implantable vascular access port including a fluid passage operable to introduce fluid to a host and/or remove fluid from the host, the fluid passage accessible through a fluid passage access opening and at least a portion of the fluid passage defined by a needle configured to penetrate cutaneous tissue of the host; and an implantable vascular access catheter connectable with the vascular access port; wherein the vascular access catheter and the vascular access port are connectable to each other within the vascular access port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2023
    Publication date: August 1, 2024
    Applicant: VERSAGO VASCULAR ACCESS, INC.
    Inventors: Steven J. Tallarida, John M. Butziger, Richard P. Rodgers
  • Publication number: 20240164904
    Abstract: An implant configured to control travel of a leaflet of a heart valve, the implant comprising a first implant member, the first implant member having a first implant member first fastener, a first implant member second fastener, a tether connecting the first implant member first fastener and the first implant member second fastener and a first implant member connector slidably disposed on the tether; a second implant member, the second implant member having a second implant member connector and a second implant member anchor; wherein the first implant member connector and the second implant member connector are magnetically couplable, and wherein at least one of the first implant member connector and the second implant member connector comprises a permanent magnet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2023
    Publication date: May 23, 2024
    Applicant: PRIMO MEDICAL GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Steven J. Tallarida, John M. Butziger
  • Publication number: 20240157106
    Abstract: A medical device comprising an implantable subcutaneous access port having a septum penetrable by a needle; the septum having a cavity located between an outer wall and an inner wall, the cavity containing a flowable media comprising a plurality of displaceable particles arranged to move in response to the needle being inserted through the outer wall and into the cavity and reposition around the needle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2023
    Publication date: May 16, 2024
    Applicant: PRIMO MEDICAL GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Steven J. Tallarida, John M. Butziger, Richard P. Rodgers
  • Publication number: 20240082510
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides medical devices, particularly medical grade needles with removable tips, as well as methods of needle tip installation and removal, and devices therefor. Needle tip installation and removal devices may include needle tip installation and removal tools and kits, including hand held and manipulated tools that facilitate the installation and removal of needle tips, particularly on vascular access port needles. Such installation and removal devices may provide more expedient hook up of the access port for the therapy. Also, the installation and removal of the needle tips may be conducted in a more sterile manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Applicant: VERSAGO VASCULAR ACCESS, INC.
    Inventors: Steven J. Tallarida, Richard P. Rodgers, John M. Butziger
  • Patent number: 11918755
    Abstract: A patency system for maintaining a patency of an indwelling medical device including an elongated shaft configured to be at least partially received within a portion of the indwelling medical device, and at least one cleaner configured to at least partially dislodge debris formed within the indwelling medical device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: VERSAGO VASCULAR ACCESS, INC.
    Inventors: Steven J. Tallarida, John M. Butziger, Richard P. Rodgers
  • Patent number: 11801375
    Abstract: A medical device comprising an access port locater configured to locate a subcutaneous access port located beneath a skin surface of a host, the access port locator including at least one annular ring having first and second opposing ends and a longitudinal access, the annular ring positionable on the skin surface of the host with the first end of the annular ring in contact with the skin surface and the longitudinal axis of the annular ring substantially perpendicular to the skin surface; at least one stabilizing flange configured to stabilize the access port locater on the skin surface, the stabilizing flange extending outward from the annular ring substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal access of the annular ring; and at least one need needle guard configured to shield a hand of a user of the access port locator when the hand is positioned on the stabilizing flange.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Assignee: PRIMO MEDICAL GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Andrea Patisteas, Steven J. Tallarida, John M. Butziger
  • Patent number: 11724081
    Abstract: A medical device is provided which comprises an implantable vascular access port including a fluid passage operable to introduce fluid to a host and/or remove fluid from the host, the fluid passage accessible through a fluid passage access opening and at least a portion of the fluid passage defined by a needle configured to penetrate cutaneous tissue of the host; and an implantable vascular access catheter connectable with the vascular access port; wherein the vascular access catheter and the vascular access port are connectable to each other within the vascular access port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: VERSAGO VASCULAR ACCESS, INC.
    Inventors: Steven J. Tallarida, John M. Butziger, Richard P. Rodgers
  • Patent number: 11697010
    Abstract: A medical device comprising an implantable subcutaneous access port having a septum penetrable by a needle; the septum having a cavity located between an outer wall and an inner wall, the cavity containing a flowable media comprising a plurality of displaceable particles arranged to move in response to the needle being inserted through the outer wall and into the cavity and reposition around the needle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: PRIMO MEDICAL GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Steven J. Tallarida, John M. Butziger, Richard P. Rodgers
  • Patent number: 11678985
    Abstract: An implant configured to control travel of a leaflet of a heart valve, the implant comprising a first implant member, the first implant member having a first implant member first fastener, a first implant member second fastener, a tether connecting the first implant member first fastener and the first implant member second fastener and a first implant member connector slidably disposed on the tether; a second implant member, the second implant member having a second implant member connector and a second implant member anchor; wherein the first implant member connector and the second implant member connector are magnetically couplable, and wherein at least one of the first implant member connector and the second implant member connector comprises a permanent magnet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: PRIMO MEDICAL GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Steven J. Tallarida, John M. Butziger
  • Patent number: 11628261
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides medical devices, particularly medical grade needles with removable tips, as well as methods of needle tip installation and removal, and devices therefor. Needle tip installation and removal devices may include needle tip installation and removal tools and kits, including hand held and manipulated tools that facilitate the installation and removal of needle tips, particularly on vascular access port needles. Such installation and removal devices may provide more expedient hook up of the access port for the therapy. Also, the installation and removal of the needle tips may be conducted in a more sterile manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: PRIMO MEDICAL GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Steven J. Tallarida, Richard P. Rodgers, John M. Butziger
  • Publication number: 20220409873
    Abstract: A medical device comprising an implantable subcutaneous access port having a septum penetrable by a needle; the septum having a cavity located between an outer wall and an inner wall, the cavity containing a flowable media comprising a plurality of displaceable particles arranged to move in response to the needle being inserted through the outer wall and into the cavity and reposition around the needle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2022
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Applicant: PRIMO MEDICAL GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Steven J. Tallarida, John M. Butziger, Richard P. Rodgers
  • Publication number: 20220280750
    Abstract: A patency system for maintaining a patency of an indwelling medical device including an elongated shaft configured to be at least partially received within a portion of the indwelling medical device, and at least one cleaner configured to at least partially dislodge debris formed within the indwelling medical device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2021
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Applicant: VERSAGO VASCULAR ACCESS, INC.
    Inventors: Steven J. Tallarida, John M. Butziger, Richard P. Rodgers
  • Publication number: 20220080175
    Abstract: A medical device comprising an access port locater configured to locate a subcutaneous access port located beneath a skin surface of a host, the access port locator including at least one annular ring having first and second opposing ends and a longitudinal access, the annular ring positionable on the skin surface of the host with the first end of the annular ring in contact with the skin surface and the longitudinal axis of the annular ring substantially perpendicular to the skin surface; at least one stabilizing flange configured to stabilize the access port locater on the skin surface, the stabilizing flange extending outward from the annular ring substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal access of the annular ring; and at least one need needle guard configured to shield a hand of a user of the access port locator when the hand is positioned on the stabilizing flange.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2021
    Publication date: March 17, 2022
    Applicant: PRIMO MEDICAL GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Andrea Patisteas, Steven J. Tallarida, John M. Butziger
  • Publication number: 20220072222
    Abstract: An access port system, comprising an implantable access port, the access port including an access port body, an access port needle and a fluid flow passage provided within the body and the needle; wherein the needle is fully containable within the body, and the needle is exposable outside the body; wherein the needle is arranged within the body to penetrate outwardly of the subject from within the subject when the access port is implanted in the subject; wherein, when the needle is exposed outside the body, the fluid flow passage is open to a flow of a fluid within the access port in at least a direction entering the access port through the needle and thereafter exiting the access port from the body; and wherein the assess port includes at least one sensor configured to detect the fluid within the fluid flow passage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2021
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Applicant: VERSAGO VASCULAR ACCESS, INC.
    Inventors: Steven J. Tallarida, John M. Butziger, Ronald P. Murphy
  • Patent number: 11241565
    Abstract: A medical device comprising an implantable subcutaneous access port having a septum penetrable by a needle; the septum having a cavity located between an outer wall and an inner wall, the cavity containing a flowable media comprising a plurality of displaceable particles arranged to move in response to the needle being inserted through the outer wall and into the cavity and reposition around the needle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2022
    Assignee: PRIMO MEDICAL GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Steven J. Tallarida, John M. Butziger, Richard P. Rodgers
  • Patent number: 11229781
    Abstract: A medical system, comprising an implantable access port including an implantable access port body and at least one implantable access port needle; wherein the at least one needle is concealable inside the access port body in a concealed position and is exposable outside the access port body in an exposed position; wherein the at least one needle is arranged within the access port body to penetrate outwardly through skin of a subject from within the subject when the access port is implanted in the subject; a transfer device coupled to the at least one needle of the access port, the transfer device configured to transfer a fluid to and/or from the access port; and wherein the transfer device is configured to form a closed system with the access port, wherein the transfer device includes a fluid flow passage configured to transfer the fluid to and/or from the access port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Assignee: VERSAGO VASCULAR ACCESS, INC.
    Inventors: John M. Butziger, Steven J. Tallarida, Ronald P. Murphy
  • Publication number: 20210402163
    Abstract: A medical device is provided which comprises an implantable vascular access port including a fluid passage operable to introduce fluid to a host and/or remove fluid from the host, the fluid passage accessible through a fluid passage access opening and at least a portion of the fluid passage defined by a needle configured to penetrate cutaneous tissue of the host; and an implantable vascular access catheter connectable with the vascular access port; wherein the vascular access catheter and the vascular access port are connectable to each other within the vascular access port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2021
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Inventors: Steven J. Tallarida, John M. Butziger, Richard P. Rodgers
  • Patent number: 11154687
    Abstract: A patency system for maintaining a patency of an indwelling medical device including an elongated shaft configured to be at least partially received within a portion of the indwelling medical device, and at least one cleaner configured to at least partially dislodge debris formed within the indwelling medical device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: VERSAGO VASCULAR ACCESS, INC.
    Inventors: Steven J. Tallarida, John M. Butziger, Richard P. Rodgers