Patents by Inventor Vincent J. Sullivan
Vincent J. Sullivan 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: 20230310727Abstract: A monitoring device may include a housing, which may include a distal end, a proximal end, and a fluid pathway extending through the proximal end and distal end. The distal end may include a connector configured to couple to a catheter assembly. The monitoring device may include one or more sensors disposed within the fluid pathway. The sensors may facilitate identification of an occlusion within the catheter assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2023Publication date: October 5, 2023Inventors: S. Ray Isaacson, Vincent J. Sullivan, Brendan Tompkins, Charles D. Shermer
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Patent number: 11701460Abstract: A monitoring device may include a housing, which may include a distal end, a proximal end, and a fluid pathway extending through the proximal end and distal end. The distal end may include a connector configured to couple to a catheter assembly. The monitoring device may include one or more sensors disposed within the fluid pathway. The sensors may facilitate identification of an occlusion within the catheter assembly.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2020Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: S. Ray Isaacson, Vincent J. Sullivan, Brendan Tompkins, Charles D. Shermer
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Publication number: 20230001105Abstract: A method for site assessments of a catheter insertion site and/or dressing includes: scanning the catheter insertion site and/or dressing with an image capture device and/or sensor; selecting a patient baseline site location and skin tone; recording a baseline condition using a computing device; determining a site assessment rate using a computing device; prompting a clinician to make a site assessment of the catheter insertion site and/or dressing using a computing device; and recording site assessment information in an electronic medical record using a computing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2020Publication date: January 5, 2023Inventors: Ashley Rachel Rothenberg, Erik Kurt Witt, Anant Subramaniam, S. Ray Isaacson, Vincent J. Sullivan, Kenneth G. Powell, Charles D. Shermer, Brendan Tompkins
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Publication number: 20200316292Abstract: A monitoring device may include a housing, which may include a distal end, a proximal end, and a fluid pathway extending through the proximal end and distal end. The distal end may include a connector configured to couple to a catheter assembly. The monitoring device may include one or more sensors disposed within the fluid pathway. The sensors may facilitate identification of an occlusion within the catheter assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2020Publication date: October 8, 2020Inventors: S. Ray Isaacson, Vincent J. Sullivan, Brendan Tompkins, Charles D. Shermer
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Publication number: 20190117895Abstract: A valve for permitting mixing of at least two components within a barrel is provided including a stopper configured for slidable liquid-tight engagement with an inner surface of the barrel. The stopper is moveable between a first position and a second position and includes a proximal end, a distal end, and a channel extending therebetween. The valve further includes a stationary body comprising a base and a stem, the stem being disposed within the channel of the stopper when the stopper is in the second position. When the stopper is in the first position, there is a liquid-tight seal in the channel, such that fluid flow through the channel is prevented. Movement of the stopper to the second position terminates the liquid-tight seal, thereby establishing fluid communication through the channel. A drug containing device and assembly for delivering a reconstituted drug are also provided herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: Matthew Ferriter, Frank E. Martin, Vincent J. Sullivan, Scott N. Danhof, Eric G. Hassenpflug
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Patent number: 10195344Abstract: A valve (10) for permitting mixing of at least two components within a barrel (12) is provided including a stopper (20) configured for slidable liquid-tight engagement with an inner surface (13) of the barrel. The stopper is moveable between a first position and a second position and includes a proximal end (22), a distal end (24), and a channel (26) extending therebetween. The valve further includes a stationary body (30) comprising a base (32) and a stem (34), the stem being disposed within the channel of the stopper when the stopper is in the second position. When the stopper is in the first position, there is a liquid-tight seal in the channel, such that fluid flow through the channel is prevented. Movement of the stopper to the second position terminates the liquid-tight seal, thereby establishing fluid communication through the channel. A drug containing device and assembly for delivering a reconstituted drug are also provided herein.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2013Date of Patent: February 5, 2019Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Matthew Ferriter, Frank Martin, Vincent J. Sullivan, Scott N. Danhof, Eric G. Hassenpflug
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Patent number: 9884151Abstract: A system and method for a patch-like, self-contained multi-component substance infusion device which provides one or more substantially hidden patient needles which can be placed in fluid communication with a fluid reservoir assembly that includes a rigid bladder portion used in conjunction with a non-distensible bladder film, such as a metallized film. The device can be attached to a skin surface via an adhesive contact and a pressurization system provides a pressure to the contents of a fluid reservoir assembly. Improvements to dry powdered formulations for reconstitution for preferred use in the device are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2015Date of Patent: February 6, 2018Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Vincent J. Sullivan, Ge Jiang, Matthew S. Ferriter, Kenneth G. Powell, P. Spencer Kinsey, Carl R. Sahi, John M. Polidoro
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Patent number: 9775947Abstract: A medical fluid communication system is disclosed comprising a pump controller and a fluid detector. The fluid detector detects characteristics of the fluid and provides fluid measurements to the pump controller, which detects if the fluid is flowing in the medication delivery system. In the event fluid is not flowing due to an occlusion, the pump controller may attempt to resolve the occlusion or may provide a warning to a user that an occlusion is occurring.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2016Date of Patent: October 3, 2017Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Steven Keith, Elaine McVey, Frances Tong, Ronald J. Pettis, Joshua Herr, Richard J. Klug, Christopher Rini, Natasha Bolick, Alfred Joseph Harvey, Vincent J. Sullivan, Matthew S. Ferriter
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Publication number: 20170035965Abstract: A medical fluid communication system is disclosed comprising a pump controller and a fluid detector. The fluid detector detects characteristics of the fluid and provides fluid measurements to the pump controller, which detects if the fluid is flowing in the medication delivery system. In the event fluid is not flowing due to an occlusion, the pump controller may attempt to resolve the occlusion or may provide a warning to a user that an occlusion is occurring.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2016Publication date: February 9, 2017Applicant: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Steven Keith, Elaine McVey, Frances Tong, Ronald J. Pettis, Joshua Herr, Richard J. Klug, Christopher Rini, Natasha Bolick, Alfred Joseph Harvey, Vincent J. Sullivan, Matthew S. Ferriter
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Patent number: 9480794Abstract: A medical fluid communication system is disclosed comprising a pump controller and a fluid detector. The fluid detector detects characteristics of the fluid and provides fluid measurements to the pump controller, which detects if the fluid is flowing in the medication delivery system. In the event fluid is not flowing due to an occlusion, the pump controller may attempt to resolve the occlusion or may provide a warning to a user that an occlusion is occurring.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2013Date of Patent: November 1, 2016Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Steven Keith, Elaine McVey, Frances Tong, Ronald J. Pettis, Joshua Herr, Richard J. Klug, Christopher Rini, Natasha Bolick, Alfred Joseph Harvey, Vincent J. Sullivan, Matthew S. Ferriter
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Publication number: 20150314071Abstract: A valve (10) for permitting mixing of at least two components within a barrel (12) is provided including a stopper (20) configured for slidable liquid-tight engagement with an inner surface (13) of the barrel. The stopper is moveable between a first position and a second position and includes a proximal end (22), a distal end (24), and a channel (26) extending therebetween. The valve further includes a stationary body (30) comprising a base (32) and a stem (34), the stem being disposed within the channel of the stopper when the stopper is in the second position. When the stopper is in the first position, there is a liquid-tight seal in the channel, such that fluid flow through the channel is prevented. Movement of the stopper to the second position terminates the liquid-tight seal, thereby establishing fluid communication through the channel. A drug containing device and assembly for delivering a reconstituted drug are also provided herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2013Publication date: November 5, 2015Inventors: Matthew Ferriter, Frank Martin, Vincent J. Sullivan, Scott N. Danhof, Eric G. Hassenpflug
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Publication number: 20150258272Abstract: A system and method for a patch-like, self-contained multi-component substance infusion device which provides one or more substantially hidden patient needles which can be placed in fluid communication with a fluid reservoir assembly that includes a rigid bladder portion used in conjunction with a non-distensible bladder film, such as a metallized film. The device can be attached to a skin surface via an adhesive contact and a pressurization system provides a pressure to the contents of a fluid reservoir assembly. Improvements to dry powdered formulations for reconstitution for preferred use in the device are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2015Publication date: September 17, 2015Applicant: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Vincent J. Sullivan, Ge Jiang, Matthew S. Ferriter, Kenneth G. Powell, P. Spencer Kinsey, Carl R. Sahi, John M. Polidoro
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Patent number: 9044536Abstract: A system and method for a patch-like, self-contained multi-component substance infusion device which provides one or more substantially hidden patient needles which can be placed in fluid communication with a fluid reservoir assembly that includes a rigid bladder portion used in conjunction with a non-distensible bladder film, such as a metallized film. The device can be attached to a skin surface via an adhesive contact and a pressurization system provides a pressure to the contents of a fluid reservoir assembly. Improvements to dry powdered formulations for reconstitution for preferred use in the device are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2011Date of Patent: June 2, 2015Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Vincent J. Sullivan, Ge Jiang, Matthew S. Ferriter, Kenneth G. Powell, P. Spencer Kinsey, Carl R. Sahi, John M. Polidoro
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Patent number: 8753310Abstract: A system and method for a patch-like, self-contained multi-component substance infusion device which provides one or more substantially hidden patient needles which can be placed in fluid communication with a fluid reservoir assembly that includes a rigid bladder portion used in conjunction with a non-distensible bladder film, such as a metallized film. The device can be attached to a skin surface via an adhesive contact and a pressurization system provides a pressure to the contents of a fluid reservoir assembly. Improvements to dry powdered formulations for reconstitution for preferred use in the device are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2011Date of Patent: June 17, 2014Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Vincent J. Sullivan, Ge Jiang, Matthew S. Ferriter, Kenneth G. Powell, P. Spencer Kinsey, Carl R. Sahi, John M. Polidoro
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Publication number: 20140107613Abstract: A medical fluid communication system is disclosed comprising a pump controller and a fluid detector. The fluid detector detects characteristics of the fluid and provides fluid measurements to the pump controller, which detects if the fluid is flowing in the medication delivery system. In the event fluid is not flowing due to an occlusion, the pump controller may attempt to resolve the occlusion or may provide a warning to a user that an occlusion is occurring.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Inventors: Steven Keith, Elaine McVey, Frances Tong, Ronald J. Pettis, Joshua Herr, Richard J. Klug, Christopher Rini, Natasha Bolick, Alfred Joseph Harvey, Vincent J. Sullivan, Matthew S. Ferriter
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Patent number: 8459257Abstract: A medicament delivery device for administering a medicament to a user includes a medicament reservoir and an entrance port and an exit port each disposed adjacent the reservoir. A gas chamber disposed adjacent the entrance port. The device includes a pressurizing mechanism operable to pressurize said gas chamber to at least a prescribed pressure. A first frangible membrane extends across the entrance port and separates the reservoir from the gas chamber. A second frangible membrane extends across the exit port. When the pressurizing mechanism is attached, at least one of the first and second membranes is responsive to the prescribed pressure in the gas chamber to burst to allow gas to flow through the entrance port and the reservoir and to carry the medicament through the exit port.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2009Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Robert I. Connelly, Vincent J. Sullivan, Charles D. Shermer, Anjana Bhuta, Ronald J. Pettis
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Patent number: 8444597Abstract: A system and method for a patch-like, self-contained multi-component substance infusion device which provides one or more substantially hidden patient needles which can be placed in fluid communication with a fluid reservoir assembly that includes a rigid bladder portion used in conjunction with a non-distensible bladder film, such as a metallized film. The device can be attached to a skin surface via an adhesive contact and a pressurization system provides a pressure to the contents of a fluid reservoir assembly. Improvements to dry powdered formulations for reconstitution for preferred use in the device are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2011Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Vincent J. Sullivan, Ge Jiang, Matthew S. Ferriter, Kenneth G. Powell, P. Spencer Kinsey, Carl R. Sahi, John M. Polidoro
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Patent number: 8251958Abstract: A method and device for intradermal delivery of a reconstituted medicament. The device includes a chamber, which is in fluid communication with a microdevice, e.g. microabrader or one or more microneedles. A cartridge containing the medicament may be located within said chamber. At least one burstable membrane retains a medicament within the housing. The method involves the steps of positioning the device at a delivery site on the skin of a patient and intradermally administering the medicament by dispensing a diluent from a diluent source an through inlet port to rupture the membranes, reconstitute the medicament and deliver the reconstituted medicament through the microdevice to the dermal region of the skin.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2010Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Vincent J. Sullivan, Ronald J. Pettis, John A. Mikszta, John P. Dekker, III, Wendy D. Woodley, Anjana Bhuta Wills, Matthew S. Ferriter, C. Robin Hwang
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Publication number: 20110319814Abstract: A system and method for a patch-like, self-contained multi-component substance infusion device which provides one or more substantially hidden patient needles which can be placed in fluid communication with a fluid reservoir assembly that includes a rigid bladder portion used in conjunction with a non-distensible bladder film, such as a metallized film. The device can be attached to a skin surface via an adhesive contact and a pressurization system provides a pressure to the contents of a fluid reservoir assembly. Improvements to dry powdered formulations for reconstitution for preferred use in the device are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2011Publication date: December 29, 2011Inventors: Vincent J. Sullivan, Ge Jiang, Matthew S. Ferriter, Kenneth G. Powell, P. Spencer Kinsey, Carl R. Sahi, John M. Polidoro
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Publication number: 20110276021Abstract: A system and method for a patch-like, self-contained multi-component substance infusion device which provides one or more substantially hidden patient needles which can be placed in fluid communication with a fluid reservoir assembly that includes a rigid bladder portion used in conjunction with a non-distensible bladder film, such as a metallized film. The device can be attached to a skin surface via an adhesive contact and a pressurization system provides a pressure to the contents of a fluid reservoir assembly. Improvements to dry powdered formulations for reconstitution for preferred use in the device are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2011Publication date: November 10, 2011Inventors: Vincent J. Sullivan, Ge Jiang, Matthew S. Ferriter, Kenneth G. Powell, P. Spencer Kinsey, Carl R. Sahi, John M. Polidoro