Patents by Inventor Steven M. Brackney

Steven M. Brackney 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).

  • Multiple cannula systems and methods
    Patent number: 8844535
    Abstract: The preferred embodiments provide, e.g., a high quality flexible tracheostomy tube assembly including an outer tracheostomy cannula and a disposable, flexible inner cannula. In preferred embodiments, the product provides a single patient use, sterile device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Ralph Thomas, Luigi Tateo, Duane L. Horton, Steven M. Brackney
  • Tracheostomy tube connector key system
    Patent number: 8801695
    Abstract: A tracheostomy tube is provided. The tracheostomy tube includes an outer cannula that comprises an outer cannula connector comprising a first keying feature. The tracheostomy tube further comprises an inner cannula comprising an inner cannula connector including a second keying feature configured to complement the first keying feature when the inner cannula is inserted into the outer cannula. Further, a method is provided, whereby the method comprises inserting an outer cannula into a patient's trachea, and inserting an inner cannula into the outer cannula such that a keying feature on an inner cannula connector of the inner cannula engages a second keying feature on an outer cannula connector of the outer cannula.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: George L. Matlock, Steven M. Brackney, Avila Ignacio
  • MULTIPLE CANNULA SYSTEMS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20130269704
    Abstract: The preferred embodiments provide, e.g., a high quality flexible tracheostomy tube assembly including an outer tracheostomy cannula and a disposable, flexible inner cannula. In preferred embodiments, the product provides a single patient use, sterile device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2012
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Inventors: Ralph Thomas, Luigi Tateo, Duane L. Horton, Steven M. Brackney
  • Multiple cannula systems and methods
    Patent number: 8151798
    Abstract: The preferred embodiments provide, e.g., a high quality flexible tracheostomy tube assembly including an outer tracheostomy cannula and a disposable, flexible inner cannula. In preferred embodiments, the product provides a single patient use, sterile device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LP
    Inventors: Ralph Thomas, Luigi Tateo, Duane L. Horton, Steven M. Brackney
  • MULTIPLE CANNULA SYSTEMS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20100319705
    Abstract: The preferred embodiments provide, e.g., a high quality flexible tracheostomy tube assembly including an outer tracheostomy cannula and a disposable, flexible inner cannula. In preferred embodiments, the product provides a single patient use, sterile device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2010
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Inventors: Ralph Thomas, Luigi Tateo, Duane L. Horton, Steven M. Brackney
  • Multiple cannula systems and methods
    Patent number: 7681576
    Abstract: The preferred embodiments provide, e.g., a high quality flexible tracheostomy tube assembly including an outer tracheostomy cannula and a disposable, flexible inner cannula. In preferred embodiments, the product provides a single patient use, sterile device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignee: Mallinckrodt Inc.
    Inventors: Ralph Thomas, Luigi Tateo, Duane L. Horton, Steven M. Brackney