Patents by Inventor Venkata Buddharaju

Venkata Buddharaju 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).

  • Publication number: 20230079669
    Abstract: A method for securing a condom catheter in place on a user is provided. The method includes the step of providing a cuff holder comprising first and second adhesive bodies. Each adhesive body having an upper end and a lower end and central area between the upper end and the lower end. The method includes the steps of positioning the condom catheter on the user, applying the lower end of the first adhesive body onto a front side of the condom catheter below a flange, applying the upper end of the first adhesive body onto a front side of the penile shaft above the flange so that the central area of the first adhesive body is adjacent to the flange. The second adhesive body is applied similarly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2022
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Inventor: Venkata Buddharaju
  • Publication number: 20220211538
    Abstract: An attachment device for securing a medical device to a user includes a supportive strap portion and an adhesive body. The supportive strap portion includes a first strap end and a second strap end opposite to the first strap end. The first strap end includes a first fastener providing a first fastening point, and the second strap end includes a second fastener providing a second fastening point. The supportive strap portion is elastic and has an unstretched length between the first and second fastening points of the first and second strap ends. The adhesive body is secured to the second strap end using the second fastener. The first strap end is connected to the medical device using the first fastener.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2022
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Inventor: Venkata Buddharaju
  • Publication number: 20220192861
    Abstract: A male external catheter includes a tubular body, a flexible flange at the first end of the tubular body surrounding the first opening and including a first side portion and a second side portion, and first and second strap portions including first and second strap ends, respectively. When the first and second strap ends are disconnected, the first and second strap portions do not apply sufficient force to the first and second side portions of the flange, respectively, to deform a shape of the first opening and the first opening has a first width. When the first and second strap ends are connected, the first and second strap portions apply sufficient force to the first and second side portions of the flange, respectively, to deform a shape of the first opening and the first opening has a second width narrower than the first width.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2021
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Inventor: Venkata Buddharaju
  • Patent number: 11337848
    Abstract: A male external catheter includes a base and a body. The base includes a planar body and an opening, wherein the planar body includes a first planar surface and a second planar surface opposite the first planar surface. The body extends from the second planar surface of the base and has a tubular shape about the opening of the base. The body also includes a base portion adjacent to the base and having a base wall thickness; a tip portion distal from the base and including a tip configured to connect to the tubing of the drainage bag, wherein the tip portion has a tip wall thickness; and a central portion between the base portion and the tip portion and having a central wall thickness. The central wall thickness is less than at least one of the base wall thickness and the tip wall thickness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Inventor: Venkata Buddharaju
  • Publication number: 20200038615
    Abstract: A nasal interface device is configured to be positioned about a user's nose. The nasal interface device includes an air supply interface including first and second attachment surfaces, a bendable metallic member including a bridge portion between first and second ends, an adhesive secured to an underside of the bendable metallic member, a first elastic member, and a second elastic member. The bridge portion compresses downward over the nasal bone of the bridge of the user's nose and the bendable metallic member compresses downward toward the first and second sides of the user's nose during use. The first and second elastic members are adjustable in position on the bendable metallic member and on the air supply interface body. The first and second elastic members are pulled taut to form a seal where the air supply interface body meets the user's nose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2019
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventor: Venkata Buddharaju
  • Patent number: 10441737
    Abstract: A nasal interface device configured to be positioned about a user's nose includes an air supply interface body including an air supply opening, at least one nasal opening, and first and second side slots and first and second elastic members extending through the first and second side slots, respectively, on the air supply interface body. Each of the first and second elastic members includes first and second adhesive means on an outer end thereof distal from the air supply interface body. The nasal interface device includes a bendable metallic member including a bridge portion between first and second ends, wherein the first and second elastic members attach to the first and second ends of the bendable metallic member, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Inventor: Venkata Buddharaju
  • Patent number: 10226377
    Abstract: A catheter includes a condom portion including a catheter ring and a tubular portion having a first end and a second end. The first end of the tubular portion is coupled to the catheter ring. The second end of the tubular portion defines an opening. The catheter also includes a flap directly coupled to the catheter ring. The flap includes a slot. The catheter also includes an elastic strap including a first end and a second end. The first end of the elastic strap is directly attachable to the catheter ring. The second end of the elastic strap includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is removably attachable to the second portion through the slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Inventor: Venkata Buddharaju
  • Publication number: 20180177966
    Abstract: A nasal interface device configured to be positioned about a user's nose includes an air supply interface body including an air supply opening, at least one nasal opening, and first and second side slots and first and second elastic members extending through the first and second side slots, respectively, on the air supply interface body. Each of the first and second elastic members includes first and second adhesive means on an outer end thereof distal from the air supply interface body. The nasal interface device includes a bendable metallic member including a bridge portion between first and second ends, wherein the first and second elastic members attach to the first and second ends of the bendable metallic member, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2018
    Publication date: June 28, 2018
    Inventor: Venkata Buddharaju
  • Publication number: 20180064900
    Abstract: A nasal interface device configured to be positioned about a user's nose includes an air supply interface body including an air supply opening, at least one nasal opening, and first and second side slots and first and second elastic members extending through the first and second side slots, respectively, on the air supply interface body. Each of the first and second elastic members includes first and second adhesive means on an outer end thereof distal from the air supply interface body. The nasal interface device includes a bendable metallic member including a bridge portion between first and second ends, wherein the first and second elastic members attach to the first and second ends of the bendable metallic member, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2017
    Publication date: March 8, 2018
    Inventor: Venkata Buddharaju
  • Publication number: 20170165099
    Abstract: A catheter includes a condom portion including a catheter ring and a tubular portion having a first end and a second end. The first end of the tubular portion is coupled to the catheter ring. The second end of the tubular portion defines an opening. The catheter also includes a flap directly coupled to the catheter ring. The flap includes a slot. The catheter also includes an elastic strap including a first end and a second end. The first end of the elastic strap is directly attachable to the catheter ring. The second end of the elastic strap includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is removably attachable to the second portion through the slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2015
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Inventor: Venkata Buddharaju
  • Publication number: 20170119987
    Abstract: A breathing interface device includes a housing defining a chamber. The housing includes a first opening in fluid communication with the chamber and a positive pressure source, a first nostril tube in fluid communication with the chamber and having a first central axis, and a second nostril tube in fluid communication with the chamber and having a second central axis. The first nostril tube and the second nostril tube configured such that the first central axis and the second central axis of the second nostril tube intersect to form an angle. The breathing interface device further includes a nasal interface element that is removably couplable to the first nostril tube. The nasal interface element is compressible to fit within a nostril of a user and expandable to make contact with an inner edge of the nostril.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2015
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventor: Venkata Buddharaju
  • Publication number: 20160317773
    Abstract: A nasal interface device configured to be positioned about a user's nose includes an air supply interface connected to an air tube and a bendable element connected to the air supply interface. The bendable element bends to match contours of the user's nose and holds its shape so as to secure a position of the air supply interface relative to the user's nose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2016
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Inventor: Venkata Buddharaju
  • Publication number: 20130233315
    Abstract: A strapless nasal interface device is disclosed. The device is used in conjunction with CPAP, BIPAP, ventilators, or any other suitable device. The device includes a body with a passageway to a ventilating tube, exhalation holes, and a passageway to nostril interface tubes. The nostril interface tubes include a nasal interface element which is an expandable, compressible material such that the user can compress the element, insert it into the end of the nostril and allow it to expand to hold the tube in place. Alternatively, the nasal interface elements are held against the outer edge of the nostrils. Optionally, a skirt is included at the outer side of the nostril to aid in sealing against air leaks. Optionally, flaps are included to assist in holding the device in place, such as side flaps, a front flap, or both. The front flap may be adherable to the exterior of the nose and optionally includes resilient strips to open the nasal passageway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Inventor: Venkata Buddharaju
  • Publication number: 20130112206
    Abstract: A strapless nasal interface device is disclosed. The device is used in conjunction with CPAP, BIPAP, ventilators, or any other suitable device. The device includes a body with a passageway to a ventilating tube, exhalation holes, and a passageway to nostril interface tubes. The nostril interface tubes include a nasal interface element which is an expandable, compressible material such that the user can compress the element, insert it into the end of the nostril and allow it to expand to hold the tube in place. Alternatively, the nasal interface elements are held against the outer edge of the nostrils. Optionally, a skirt is included at the outer side of the nostril to aid in sealing against air leaks. Optionally, flaps are included to assist in holding the device in place, such as side flaps, a front flap, or both. The front flap may be adherable to the exterior of the nose and optionally includes resilient strips to open the nasal passageway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2009
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Inventor: Venkata Buddharaju
  • Patent number: 8430098
    Abstract: A strapless nasal interface device is disclosed. The device is used in conjunction with CPAP, BIPAP, ventilators, or any other suitable device. The device includes a body with a passageway to a ventilating tube, exhalation holes, and a passageway to nostril interface tubes. The nostril interface tubes include a nasal interface element which is an expandable, compressible material such that the user can compress the element, insert it into the end of the nostril and allow it to expand to hold the tube in place. Alternatively, the nasal interface elements are held against the outer edge of the nostrils. Optionally, a skirt is included at the outer side of the nostril to aid in sealing against air leaks. Optionally, flaps are included to assist in holding the device in place, such as side flaps, a front flap, or both. The front flap may be adherable to the exterior of the nose and optionally includes resilient strips to open the nasal passageway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Inventor: Venkata Buddharaju