Patents by Inventor Victor Matthews

Victor Matthews 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: 20240309794
    Abstract: A dual-wall integrated flange joint is provided. The integrated flange joint includes an inner wall having at least one inlet and at least one outlet, a flange extending radially outward from the inlet of the inner wall, and a collar extending from the flange in the direction of the inner wall and surrounding at least a portion of the inner wall. The integrated flange joint is formed of a single piece of material. Also, the collar at least partially defines an outer wall, and a volume between the collar and the inner wall at least partially defines an airgap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2024
    Publication date: September 19, 2024
    Inventors: Robert F. Hoye, Victor Matthew Penrod
  • Patent number: 12055081
    Abstract: A dual-wall integrated flange joint is provided. The integrated flange joint includes an inner wall having at least one inlet and at least one outlet, a flange extending radially outward from the inlet of the inner wall, and a collar extending from the flange in the direction of the inner wall and surrounding at least a portion of the inner wall. The integrated flange joint is formed of a single piece of material. Also, the collar at least partially defines an outer wall, and a volume between the collar and the inner wall at least partially defines an airgap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2024
    Assignee: CUMMINS INC.
    Inventors: Robert F. Hoye, Victor Matthew Penrod
  • Patent number: 11751860
    Abstract: A system to facilitate sealing a puncture of a vessel includes an implant having first and second expandable sections, and a delivery device that includes an inner tube and a circumscribing outer tube. The outer tube defines a first lumen configured to retain the implant, and a second lumen configured to channel fluid from the vessel through a distal opening proximal to the implant. A pusher circumscribed at least partially by the outer tube is configured to compress the implant to selectively expand the first and second expandable sections. The outer tube is selectively retractable relative to the inner tube such that the first expandable section remains substantially within the first lumen and the second expandable section is positioned outside of the first lumen. The outer tube is further selectively retractable relative to the inner tube such that the first expandable section is positioned outside of the first lumen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: Phillips Medical, LLC
    Inventor: Victor Matthew Phillips
  • Publication number: 20220039782
    Abstract: A system to facilitate sealing a puncture of a vessel includes an implant having first and second expandable sections, and a delivery device that includes an inner tube and a circumscribing outer tube. The outer tube defines a first lumen configured to retain the implant, and a second lumen configured to channel fluid from the vessel through a distal opening proximal to the implant. A pusher circumscribed at least partially by the outer tube is configured to compress the implant to selectively expand the first and second expandable sections. The outer tube is selectively retractable relative to the inner tube such that the first expandable section remains substantially within the first lumen and the second expandable section is positioned outside of the first lumen. The outer tube is further selectively retractable relative to the inner tube such that the first expandable section is positioned outside of the first lumen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2021
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Inventor: Victor Matthew Phillips
  • Patent number: 11185318
    Abstract: A system to facilitate sealing a puncture of a vessel includes an implant having first and second expandable sections, and a delivery device that includes an inner tube and a circumscribing outer tube. The outer tube defines a first lumen configured to retain the implant, and a second lumen configured to channel fluid from the vessel through a distal opening proximal to the implant. A pusher circumscribed at least partially by the outer tube is configured to compress the implant to selectively expand the first and second expandable sections. The outer tube is selectively retractable relative to the inner tube such that the first expandable section remains substantially within the first lumen and the second expandable section is positioned outside of the first lumen. The outer tube is further selectively retractable relative to the inner tube such that the first expandable section is positioned outside of the first lumen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: Phillips Medical, LLC
    Inventor: Victor Matthew Phillips
  • Publication number: 20210087963
    Abstract: A dual-wall integrated flange joint is provided. The integrated flange joint includes an inner wall having at least one inlet and at least one outlet, a flange extending radially outward from the inlet of the inner wall, and a collar extending from the flange in the direction of the inner wall and surrounding at least a portion of the inner wall. The integrated flange joint is formed of a single piece of material. Also, the collar at least partially defines an outer wall, and a volume between the collar and the inner wall at least partially defines an airgap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2019
    Publication date: March 25, 2021
    Inventors: Robert F. Hoye, III, Victor Matthew Penrod
  • Patent number: 10953130
    Abstract: A solid hemostatic composition for use within a biological tissue at an internal treatment site includes a biopolymer configured to cross-link with red blood cells at the site to facilitate clot formation at the site, a first thickener that includes (hydroxypropyl)methyl cellulose (HPMC), a second thickener that includes animal-derived gelatin, and a bioadhesive that includes a low molecular weight poly(lactide).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Inventor: Victor Matthew Phillips
  • Patent number: 10772615
    Abstract: A hemostatic device includes a first tube defining a first lumen configured to channel a fluid therethrough, and a second tube housing at least a portion of the first tube and at least partially defining a second lumen configured to retain a hemocoagulant agent therein. The second tube is moveable with respect to the first tube, such that the hemocoagulant agent is at least substantially retained within the second lumen when the second tube is in a first position, and the hemocoagulant agent is at least partially exposed when the second tube is in a second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: Phillips Medical, LLC
    Inventors: Victor Matthew Phillips, Royce Allen Simpson
  • Patent number: 10765415
    Abstract: A hemostatic device for sealing a puncture of a vessel includes a first tube defining a first lumen. The first lumen is configured to receive a guidewire and a flow of a fluid therethrough. The hemostatic device also includes a second tube circumscribing at least a portion of the first tube and at least partially defining a second lumen. The hemostatic device further includes a substantially rigid stopper coupled to a distal end of the second tube. The stopper defines a stopper lumen that receives the first tube therethrough in an interference fit. A first opening is defined in a side wall of the first tube and positioned distally relative to the stopper. At least one injection groove defined in an outer surface of the stopper cooperates with the distal end of the second tube to define at least one second opening in flow communication with the second lumen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: Phillips Medical, LLC
    Inventor: Victor Matthew Phillips
  • Patent number: 10751444
    Abstract: A method of inhibiting bleeding from an open surgical site includes mixing (i) a flowable gel solution comprising a biopolymer dissolved in a first solvent and (ii) a flowable hardener solution comprising a cross-linking agent dissolved in a second solvent to form a flowable hemostatic gel composition. The method also includes applying the flowable hemostatic gel composition to the open surgical site. The cross-linking agent links chains of the biopolymer together to form a solid hydrogel that inhibits bleeding from the surgical site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: Victor Matthew Phillips
    Inventor: Victor Matthew Phillips
  • Patent number: 10722226
    Abstract: A hemostatic device for sealing a puncture of a vessel includes a first tube defining a first lumen, and a malecot coupled to the first tube. The malecot is selectively actuatable from a neutral configuration to a stopper configuration. The hemostatic device also includes a second tube circumscribing at least a portion of the first tube. The second tube at least partially defines a second lumen and a third lumen. The second tube includes a first opening in flow communication with the third lumen and positioned proximally relative to the malecot. The second tube is selectively orientable to at least partially expose a hemocoagulant agent retained in the second lumen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: Phillips Medical, LLC
    Inventors: Victor Matthew Phillips, William Robert Rebh, Jr.
  • Patent number: 10716551
    Abstract: A closure system configured to facilitate hemostasis at a puncture of a vessel includes a delivery sheath that extends longitudinally from a proximal end to a distal end. The delivery sheath defines a lumen extending therethrough. The delivery sheath lumen is configured to receive a first guidewire therethrough. The system also includes an introducer needle coupled to the delivery sheath at an offset relative to the delivery sheath. The introducer needle defines a lumen extending therethrough. The introducer needle lumen is configured to receive a second guidewire therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: Phillips Medical, LLC
    Inventor: Victor Matthew Phillips
  • Patent number: 10660945
    Abstract: A flowable hemostatic gel composition is provided for use at a site of a defect within a biological tissue. The flowable hemostatic gel composition includes a flowable gel solution that includes a biopolymer dissolved in a first solvent. The biopolymer is configured to cross-link with red blood cells at the site to facilitate clot formation at the site. The flowable hemostatic gel composition also includes at least one additional active agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Inventor: Victor Matthew Phillips
  • Patent number: 10624620
    Abstract: A closure system configured to facilitate hemostasis at a puncture of a vessel includes a delivery sheath that extends longitudinally from a delivery sheath proximal end to a delivery sheath distal end. The delivery sheath defines a delivery sheath lumen extending therethrough and configured to receive a first guidewire therethrough. The system also includes an introducer needle configured to selectively couple to the delivery sheath for movement relative to the delivery sheath. The introducer needle is configured to form a secondary access site in the vessel at an offset from the puncture after the delivery sheath distal end is advanced through the puncture. The system further includes a stylet configured to be received through the delivery sheath lumen adjacent to the first guidewire. The stylet includes a stylet magnet configured to magnetically couple to a guidewire magnet of a second guidewire advanced through the secondary access site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: Phillips Medical, LLC
    Inventor: Victor Matthew Phillips
  • Publication number: 20190388077
    Abstract: A system to facilitate sealing a puncture of a vessel includes an implant having first and second expandable sections, and a delivery device that includes an inner tube and a circumscribing outer tube. The outer tube defines a first lumen configured to retain the implant, and a second lumen configured to channel fluid from the vessel through a distal opening proximal to the implant. A pusher circumscribed at least partially by the outer tube is configured to compress the implant to selectively expand the first and second expandable sections. The outer tube is selectively retractable relative to the inner tube such that the first expandable section remains substantially within the first lumen and the second expandable section is positioned outside of the first lumen. The outer tube is further selectively retractable relative to the inner tube such that the first expandable section is positioned outside of the first lumen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2019
    Publication date: December 26, 2019
    Inventor: Victor Matthew Phillips
  • Patent number: 10448938
    Abstract: A system to facilitate sealing a puncture of a vessel includes an implant having first and second expandable sections, and a delivery device that includes an inner tube and a circumscribing outer tube. The outer tube defines a first lumen configured to retain the implant, and a second lumen configured to channel fluid from the vessel through a distal opening proximal to the implant. A pusher circumscribed at least partially by the outer tube is configured to compress the implant to selectively expand the first and second expandable sections. The outer tube is selectively retractable relative to the inner tube such that the first expandable section remains substantially within the first lumen and the second expandable section is positioned outside of the first lumen. The outer tube is further selectively retractable relative to the inner tube such that the first expandable section is positioned outside of the first lumen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: Phillips Medical, LLC
    Inventor: Victor Matthew Phillips
  • Publication number: 20190060512
    Abstract: A solid hemostatic composition for use within a biological tissue at an internal treatment site includes a biopolymer configured to cross-link with red blood cells at the site to facilitate clot formation at the site, a first thickener that includes (hydroxypropyl)methyl cellulose (HPMC), a second thickener that includes animal-derived gelatin, and a bioadhesive that includes a low molecular weight poly(lactide).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2017
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Inventor: Victor Matthew Phillips
  • Publication number: 20180360433
    Abstract: A hemostatic device for sealing a puncture of a vessel includes a first tube defining a first lumen, and a malecot coupled to the first tube. The malecot is selectively actuatable from a neutral configuration to a stopper configuration. The hemostatic device also includes a second tube circumscribing at least a portion of the first tube. The second tube at least partially defines a second lumen and a third lumen. The second tube includes a first opening in flow communication with the third lumen and positioned proximally relative to the malecot. The second tube is selectively orientable to at least partially expose a hemocoagulant agent retained in the second lumen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventors: Victor Matthew Phillips, William Robert Rebh, JR.
  • Publication number: 20180325505
    Abstract: A closure system configured to facilitate hemostasis at a puncture of a vessel includes a delivery sheath that extends longitudinally from a delivery sheath proximal end to a delivery sheath distal end. The delivery sheath defines a delivery sheath lumen extending therethrough and configured to receive a first guidewire therethrough. The system also includes an introducer needle configured to selectively couple to the delivery sheath for movement relative to the delivery sheath. The introducer needle is configured to form a secondary access site in the vessel at an offset from the puncture after the delivery sheath distal end is advanced through the puncture. The system further includes a stylet configured to be received through the delivery sheath lumen adjacent to the first guidewire. The stylet includes a stylet magnet configured to magnetically couple to a guidewire magnet of a second guidewire advanced through the secondary access site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2018
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Inventor: Victor Matthew Phillips
  • Publication number: 20180325504
    Abstract: A closure system configured to facilitate hemostasis at a puncture of a vessel includes a delivery sheath that extends longitudinally from a proximal end to a distal end. The delivery sheath defines a lumen extending therethrough. The delivery sheath lumen is configured to receive a first guidewire therethrough. The system also includes an introducer needle coupled to the delivery sheath at an offset relative to the delivery sheath. The introducer needle defines a lumen extending therethrough. The introducer needle lumen is configured to receive a second guidewire therethrough.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2017
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Inventor: Victor Matthew Phillips