Patents by Inventor Stuart Mintz
Stuart Mintz 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).
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Publication number: 20240366854Abstract: A removable manifold for a medical/surgical waste collection system. The manifold is dimensioned to be mounted to a receiver integral with the system. The manifold includes at least one tube through which waste is drawn into a manifold cage. The tube extends through an inlet port into a void space internal to the manifold cage at an angle. The tube exits the manifold cage and is centered along an axis that is off center to the longitudinal axis of the manifold cage where it engages a complementary valve internal to the receiver. The valve regulates flow between the receiver and the down line components of the waste collection system. The valve is normally closed. When the manifold is fitted to the receiver the tube engages the valve and rotation of the manifold moves the valve to the open position allowing fluid flow from the manifold and receiver to the downstream components of the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2024Publication date: November 7, 2024Inventors: Andrew Mills, David Noskowicz, Brian Barkeley, Zachary Zott, Stuart Mintz
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Patent number: 12036350Abstract: A removable manifold for a medical/surgical waste collection system. The manifold is dimensioned to be mounted to a receiver integral with the system. The manifold includes at least one tube through which waste is drawn into a manifold cage. The tube extends through an inlet port into a void space internal to the manifold cage at an angle. The tube exits the manifold cage and centered along an axis that is off center to the longitudinal axis of the manifold cage where it engages a complementary valve internal to the receiver. The valve regulates flow between the receiver and the down line components of the waste collection system. The valve is normally closed. When the manifold is fitted to the receiver the tube engages the valve and rotation of the manifold moves the valve to the open position allowing fluid flow from the manifold and receiver to the downstream components of the system.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2023Date of Patent: July 16, 2024Assignee: Medline Industries, LPInventors: Andrew Mills, David Noskowicz, Brian Barkeley, Zachary Zott, Stuart Mintz
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Publication number: 20230364318Abstract: A removable manifold for a medical/surgical waste collection system. The manifold is dimensioned to be mounted to a receiver integral with the system. The manifold includes at least one tube through which waste is drawn into a manifold cage. The tube extends through an inlet port into a void space internal to the manifold cage at an angle. The tube exits the manifold cage and centered along an axis that is off center to the longitudinal axis of the manifold cage where it engages a complementary valve internal to the receiver. The valve regulates flow between the receiver and the down line components of the waste collection system. The valve is normally closed. When the manifold is fitted to the receiver the tube engages the valve and rotation of the manifold moves the valve to the open position allowing fluid flow from the manifold and receiver to the downstream components of the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2023Publication date: November 16, 2023Inventors: Andrew Mills, David Noskowicz, Brian Barkeley, Zachary Zott, Stuart Mintz
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Publication number: 20230256634Abstract: An electric clipper having a body, a motor disposed within the body, a clipper head that operably couples to the body and that is powered by the motor, a power actuator configured to power on and off the motor such that when the motor is powered on by the power actuator the motor operates at a normal level of performance and at least one boost actuator configured to provide increased operating performance of the clipper head when actuated by a user. By one approach the increased operating performance is provided for only a set amount of time.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2023Publication date: August 17, 2023Inventors: Stuart Mintz, Kaitlyn Farley, Robert Lockwood
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Patent number: 11654226Abstract: A removable manifold for a medical/surgical waste collection system. The manifold is dimensioned to be mounted to a receiver integral with the system. The manifold includes at least one tube through which waste is drawn into a manifold cage. The tube extends through an inlet port into a void space internal to the manifold cage at an angle. The tube exits the manifold cage and centered along an axis that is off center to the longitudinal axis of the manifold cage where it engages a complementary valve internal to the receiver. The valve regulates flow between the receiver and the down line components of the waste collection system. The valve is normally closed. When the manifold is fitted to the receiver the tube engages the valve and rotation of the manifold moves the valve to the open position allowing fluid flow from the manifold and receiver to the downstream components of the system.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2021Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: Medline Industries, LPInventors: Andrew Mills, David Noskowicz, Brian Barkeley, Zachary Zott, Stuart Mintz
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Patent number: 11583622Abstract: A canister lid (101) for a canister (102) includes an annular perimeter (103) surrounding an interior portion (104). Rather than completely surrounding the interior portion, the annular perimeter is instead interrupted by a suction conduit (112) defined by a suction conduit (112) separating a first lobe (117) and a second lobe (118). The suction conduit (112) intersects the annular perimeter such that the first lobe is disposed interior of the annular perimeter while the second lobe is disposed exterior to the annular perimeter. The canister lid can further include one or more ports (110,111) extending from the interior portion. A canister (102) can include a valve (401) and can optionally be coupled to a hub mount vacuum source (1200) or a hub mount stand (1800).Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2020Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: Medline Industries, LPInventors: Derek Roberts, Brian Barkeley, Zach Zott, Stuart Mintz, Thomas D. Mills
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Patent number: 11178920Abstract: A non-inflating flexible warm air distribution manifold that attaches to the patient side of patient gown. This manifold is configured to receive warmed air the of the warm-air receiving orifice and to distribute the warm air over a wide area of the patient side of the gown. By one approach the manifold comprises a flexible baffle. This baffle can be disposed on the patient side of the gown office proximal (in fact, opposite) the warm-air receiving orifice. The baffle has two or more sides that are secured to the gown and two or more sides that are not secured to the gown. Warm air entering the gown through the warm-air receiving orifice can readily pass through the sides that are not secured to the gown while the warm air entering the gown is largely impeded from passing through the sides that are secured to the gown.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2019Date of Patent: November 23, 2021Assignee: Medline Industries, LPInventors: Brian Barkeley, Stuart Mintz, Zachary Zott, Robert Lockwood
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Publication number: 20210353848Abstract: A removable manifold for a medical/surgical waste collection system. The manifold is dimensioned to be mounted to a receiver integral with the system. The manifold includes at least one tube through which waste is drawn into a manifold cage. The tube extends through an inlet port into a void space internal to the manifold cage at an angle. The tube exits the manifold cage and centered along an axis that is off center to the longitudinal axis of the manifold cage where it engages a complementary valve internal to the receiver. The valve regulates flow between the receiver and the down line components of the waste collection system. The valve is normally closed. When the manifold is fitted to the receiver the tube engages the valve and rotation of the manifold moves the valve to the open position allowing fluid flow from the manifold and receiver to the downstream components of the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2021Publication date: November 18, 2021Inventors: Andrew Mills, David Noskowicz, Brian Barkeley, Zachary Zott, Stuart Mintz
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Patent number: 11090414Abstract: A removable manifold for a medical/surgical waste collection system. The manifold is dimensioned to be mounted to a receiver integral with the system. The manifold includes at least one tube through which waste is drawn into a manifold cage. The tube extends through an inlet port into a void space internal to the manifold cage at an angle. The tube exits the manifold cage and centered along an axis that is off center to the longitudinal axis of the manifold cage where it engages a complementary valve internal to the receiver. The valve regulates flow between the receiver and the down line components of the waste collection system. The valve is normally closed. When the manifold is fitted to the receiver the tube engages the valve and rotation of the manifold moves the valve to the open position allowing fluid flow from the manifold and receiver to the downstream components of the system.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2020Date of Patent: August 17, 2021Assignee: Medline Industries, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Mills, David Noskowicz, Brian Barkeley, Zachary Zott, Stuart Mintz
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Publication number: 20200246989Abstract: An electric clipper having a body, a motor disposed within the body, a clipper head that operably couples to the body and that is powered by the motor, a power actuator configured to power on and off the motor such that when the motor is powered on by the power actuator the motor operates at a normal level of performance and at least one boost actuator configured to provide increased operating performance of the clipper head when actuated by a user. By one approach the increased operating performance is provided for only a set amount of time.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2020Publication date: August 6, 2020Inventors: Stuart Mintz, Kaitlyn Farley, Robert Lockwood
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Publication number: 20200215240Abstract: A removable manifold for a medical/surgical waste collection system. The manifold is dimensioned to be mounted to a receiver integral with the system. The manifold includes at least one tube through which waste is drawn into a manifold cage. The tube extends through an inlet port into a void space internal to the manifold cage at an angle. The tube exits the manifold cage and centered along an axis that is off center to the longitudinal axis of the manifold cage where it engages a complementary valve internal to the receiver. The valve regulates flow between the receiver and the down line components of the waste collection system. The valve is normally closed. When the manifold is fitted to the receiver the tube engages the valve and rotation of the manifold moves the valve to the open position allowing fluid flow from the manifold and receiver to the downstream components of the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2020Publication date: July 9, 2020Inventors: Andrew Mills, David Noskowicz, Brian Barkeley, Zachary Zott, Stuart Mintz
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Patent number: 10688226Abstract: A canister lid (100) for a canister (500) includes an annular perimeter (101) surrounding an interior portion (102). Rather than completely surrounding the interior portion, the annular perimeter is instead interrupted by a suction conduit (103) defined by a suction duct (104) separating a first lobe (105) and a second lobe (106). The suction duct (104) intersects the annular perimeter such that the first lobe is disposed interior of the annular perimeter while the second lobe is disposed exterior to the annular perimeter. The canister lid can further include one or more ports (110,111) extending from the interior portion.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2017Date of Patent: June 23, 2020Assignee: Medline Industries, Inc.Inventors: Brian Barkeley, Derek Roberts, Zach Zott, Stuart Mintz
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Publication number: 20200188562Abstract: A canister lid (101) for a canister (102) includes an annular perimeter (103) surrounding an interior portion (104). Rather than completely surrounding the interior portion, the annular perimeter is instead interrupted by a suction conduit (112) defined by a suction conduit (112) separating a first lobe (117) and a second lobe (118). The suction conduit (112) intersects the annular perimeter such that the first lobe is disposed interior of the annular perimeter while the second lobe is disposed exterior to the annular perimeter. The canister lid can further include one or more ports (110,111) extending from the interior portion. A canister (102) can include a valve (401) and can optionally be coupled to a hub mount vacuum source (1200) or a hub mount stand (1800).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2020Publication date: June 18, 2020Inventors: Derek Roberts, Brian Barkeley, Zach Zott, Stuart Mintz, Thomas D Mills
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Patent number: 10617799Abstract: A removable manifold for a medical/surgical waste collection system. The manifold is dimensioned to be mounted to a receiver integral with the system. The manifold includes at least one tube through which waste is drawn into a manifold cage. The tube extends through an inlet port into a void space internal to the manifold cage at an angle. The tube exits the manifold cage and centered along an axis that is off center to the longitudinal axis of the manifold cage where it engages a complementary valve internal to the receiver. The valve regulates flow between the receiver and the down line components of the waste collection system. The valve is normally closed. When the manifold is fitted to the receiver the tube engages the valve and rotation of the manifold moves the valve to the open position allowing fluid flow from the manifold and receiver to the downstream components of the system.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2018Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: Medline Industries, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Mills, David Noskowicz, Brian Barkeley, Zachary Zott, Stuart Mintz
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Patent number: 10596305Abstract: A canister lid (101) for a canister (102) includes an annular perimeter (103) surrounding an interior portion (104). Rather than completely surrounding the interior portion, the annular perimeter is instead interrupted by a suction conduit (112) defined by a suction conduit (112) separating a first lobe (117) and a second lobe (118). The suction conduit (112) intersects the annular perimeter such that the first lobe is disposed interior of the annular perimeter while the second lobe is disposed exterior to the annular perimeter. The canister lid can further include one or more ports (110,111) extending from the interior portion. A canister (102) can include a valve (401) and can optionally be coupled to a hub mount vacuum source (1200) or a hub mount stand (1800).Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2016Date of Patent: March 24, 2020Assignee: Medline Industries, Inc.Inventors: Derek Roberts, Brian Barkeley, Zach Zott, Stuart Mintz, Thomas D Mills
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Publication number: 20190380400Abstract: A non-inflating flexible warm air distribution manifold that attaches to the patient side of patient gown. This manifold is configured to receive warmed air the of the warm-air receiving orifice and to distribute the warm air over a wide area of the patient side of the gown. By one approach the manifold comprises a flexible baffle. This baffle can be disposed on the patient side of the gown office proximal (in fact, opposite) the warm-air receiving orifice. The baffle has two or more sides that are secured to the gown and two or more sides that are not secured to the gown. Warm air entering the gown through the warm-air receiving orifice can readily pass through the sides that are not secured to the gown while the warm air entering the gown is largely impeded from passing through the sides that are secured to the gown.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2019Publication date: December 19, 2019Inventors: Brian Barkeley, Stuart Mintz, Zachary Zott, Robert Lockwood
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Patent number: 10441006Abstract: A non-inflating flexible warm air distribution manifold that attaches to the patient side of patient gown. This manifold is configured to receive warmed air the of the warm-air receiving orifice and to distribute the warm air over a wide area of the patient side of the gown. By one approach the manifold comprises a flexible baffle. This baffle can be disposed on the patient side of the gown office proximal (in fact, opposite) the warm-air receiving orifice. The baffle has two or more sides that are secured to the gown and two or more sides that are not secured to the gown. Warm air entering the gown through the warm-air receiving orifice can readily pass through the sides that are not secured to the gown while the warm air entering the gown is largely impeded from passing through the sides that are secured to the gown.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2016Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: Medline Industries, Inc.Inventors: Brian Barkeley, Stuart Mintz, Zachary Zott, Robert Lockwood
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Patent number: 10398807Abstract: A canister lid (100) for a canister (600) includes an annular perimeter (101) surrounding an interior portion (102). Rather than completely surrounding the interior portion, the annular perimeter is instead interrupted by a suction conduit (103) defined by a suction duct (104) separating a first lobe (105) and a second lobe (106). The suction duct (104) intersects the annular perimeter such that the first lobe is disposed interior of the annular perimeter while the second lobe is disposed exterior to the annular perimeter. The canister lid can further include one or more ports (110,111) extending from the interior portion.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2016Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignee: Medline Industries, Inc.Inventors: Stuart Mintz, Derek Roberts, Brian Barkeley
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Publication number: 20180333520Abstract: A removable manifold for a medical/surgical waste collection system. The manifold is dimensioned to be mounted to a receiver integral with the system. The manifold includes at least one tube through which waste is drawn into a manifold cage. The tube extends through an inlet port into a void space internal to the manifold cage at an angle. The tube exits the manifold cage and centered along an axis that is off center to the longitudinal axis of the manifold cage where it engages a complementary valve internal to the receiver. The valve regulates flow between the receiver and the down line components of the waste collection system. The valve is normally closed. When the manifold is fitted to the receiver the tube engages the valve and rotation of the manifold moves the valve to the open position allowing fluid flow from the manifold and receiver to the downstream components of the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2018Publication date: November 22, 2018Inventors: Andrew MILLS, David Noskowicz, Brian Barkeley, Zachary Zott, Stuart Mintz
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Patent number: D848073Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2017Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Assignee: Medline Industries, Inc.Inventors: Stuart Mintz, Robert Lockwood