Patents by Inventor Walter D. Gillespie
Walter D. Gillespie 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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Patent number: 11266785Abstract: Disclosed herein is a valve assembly comprising a male luer end portion and a female luer end portion and a passage for the transfer of fluids extending between the male and female luer end portions, valve means movable between a first position, in which the passage is closed, and a second position, in which the passage is open, biasing means for biasing the valve means toward the first position, and actuating means extending into the male luer end portion and coupled to the valve means to actuate the valve means when a female luer end portion of a medical accessory is engaged with the male luer end portion.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2018Date of Patent: March 8, 2022Assignee: ICU Medical, Inc.Inventors: Philip J. Simpson, Walter D. Gillespie, David G. Matsuura
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Publication number: 20190046731Abstract: Disclosed herein is a valve assembly comprising a male luer end portion and a female luer end portion and a passage for the transfer of fluids extending between the male and female luer end portions, valve means movable between a first position, in which the passage is closed, and a second position, in which the passage is open, biasing means for biasing the valve means toward the first position, and actuating means extending into the male luer end portion and coupled to the valve means to actuate the valve means when a female luer end portion of a medical accessory is engaged with the male luer end portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2018Publication date: February 14, 2019Inventors: Philip J. Simpson, Walter D. Gillespie, David G. Matsuura
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Patent number: 10105492Abstract: Disclosed herein is a valve assembly comprising a male luer end portion and a female luer end portion and a passage for the transfer of fluids extending between the male and female luer end portions, valve means movable between a first position, in which the passage is closed, and a second position, in which the passage is open, biasing means for biasing the valve means toward the first position, and actuating means extending into the male luer end portion and coupled to the valve means to actuate the valve means when a female luer end portion of a medical accessory is engaged with the male luer end portion.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2018Date of Patent: October 23, 2018Assignee: ICU Medical, Inc.Inventors: Philip J. Simpson, Walter D. Gillespie, David G. Matsuura
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Publication number: 20180193566Abstract: Disclosed herein is a valve assembly comprising a male luer end portion and a female luer end portion and a passage for the transfer of fluids extending between the male and female luer end portions, valve means movable between a first position, in which the passage is closed, and a second position, in which the passage is open, biasing means for biasing the valve means toward the first position, and actuating means extending into the male luer end portion and coupled to the valve means to actuate the valve means when a female luer end portion of a medical accessory is engaged with the male luer end portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2018Publication date: July 12, 2018Inventors: Philip J. Simpson, Walter D. Gillespie, David G. Matsuura
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Patent number: 9913945Abstract: Disclosed herein is a valve assembly comprising a male luer end portion and a female luer end portion and a passage for the transfer of fluids extending between the male and female luer end portions, valve means movable between a first position, in which the passage is closed, and a second position, in which the passage is open, biasing means for biasing the valve means toward the first position, and actuating means extending into the male luer end portion and coupled to the valve means to actuate the valve means when a female luer end portion of a medical accessory is engaged with the male luer end portion.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2017Date of Patent: March 13, 2018Assignee: ICU Medical, Inc.Inventors: Philip J. Simpson, Walter D. Gillespie, David G. Matsuura
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Publication number: 20170304547Abstract: Disclosed herein is a valve assembly comprising a male luer end portion and a female luer end portion and a passage for the transfer of fluids extending between the male and female luer end portions, valve means movable between a first position, in which the passage is closed, and a second position, in which the passage is open, biasing means for biasing the valve means toward the first position, and actuating means extending into the male luer end portion and coupled to the valve means to actuate the valve means when a female luer end portion of a medical accessory is engaged with the male luer end portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2017Publication date: October 26, 2017Inventors: Philip J. Simpson, Walter D. Gillespie, David G. Matsuura
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Patent number: 9707346Abstract: Disclosed herein is a valve assembly comprising a male luer end portion and a female luer end portion and a passage for the transfer of fluids extending between the male and female luer end portions, valve means movable between a first position, in which the passage is closed, and a second position, in which the passage is open, biasing means for biasing the valve means toward the first position, and actuating means extending into the male luer end portion and coupled to the valve means to actuate the valve means when a female luer end portion of a medical accessory is engaged with the male luer end portion.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2013Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: ICU Medical, Inc.Inventors: Philip J. Simpson, Walter D. Gillespie, David G. Matsuura
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Patent number: 9620920Abstract: A pulsed gas discharge laser operating at an output laser pulse repetition rate of greater than 4 kHz and a method of operating same is disclosed which may comprise a high voltage electrode having a longitudinal extent; a main insulator electrically insulating the high voltage electrode from a grounded gas discharge chamber; a preionizer longitudinally extending along at least a portion of the longitudinal extent of the high voltage electrode; a preionization shim integral with the electrode extending toward the preionizer. The preionizer may be formed integrally with the main insulator. The preionization shim may substantially cover the gap between the electrode and the preionizer. The apparatus and method may comprise an aerodynamic fairing attached to the high voltage electrode to present an aerodynamically smooth surface to the gas flow.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2009Date of Patent: April 11, 2017Assignee: Cymer, LLCInventors: Walter D. Gillespie, Thomas D. Steiger, Richard C. Ujazdowski, William N. Partlo
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Patent number: 9592344Abstract: Disclosed herein is a valve assembly comprising a male luer end portion and a female luer end portion and a passage for the transfer of fluids extending between the male and female luer end portions, valve means movable between a first position, in which the passage is closed, and a second position, in which the passage is open, biasing means for biasing the valve means toward the first position, and actuating means extending into the male luer end portion and coupled to the valve means to actuate the valve means when a female luer end portion of a medical accessory is engaged with the male luer end portion.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2016Date of Patent: March 14, 2017Assignee: ICU Medical, Inc.Inventors: Philip J. Simpson, Walter D. Gillespie, David G. Matsuura
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Publication number: 20160271327Abstract: Disclosed herein is a valve assembly comprising a male luer end portion and a female luer end portion and a passage for the transfer of fluids extending between the male and female luer end portions, valve means movable between a first position, in which the passage is closed, and a second position, in which the passage is open, biasing means for biasing the valve means toward the first position, and actuating means extending into the male luer end portion and coupled to the valve means to actuate the valve means when a female luer end portion of a medical accessory is engaged with the male luer end portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2016Publication date: September 22, 2016Inventors: Philip J. Simpson, Walter D. Gillespie, David G. Matsuura
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Publication number: 20160184073Abstract: A system for sealing a hole in a body, comprising a generally cylindrical mesh formed from a plurality of helical strands which is inserted into the hole, with at least one end of the cylindrical mesh being moved least partially through an interior portion of the cylindrical shaped mesh such that the mesh expands radially outwards against sides of the hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2016Publication date: June 30, 2016Inventors: David G. Matsuura, Walter D. Gillespie, James F. Marino, Salise M. Pastore
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Patent number: 9277903Abstract: A system for sealing a hole in a body, comprising a generally cylindrical mesh formed from a plurality of helical strands which is inserted into the hole, with at least one end of the cylindrical mesh being moved least partially through an interior portion of the cylindrical shaped mesh such that the mesh expands radially outwards against sides of the hole.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2007Date of Patent: March 8, 2016Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.Inventors: David G. Matsuura, Walter D. Gillespie, James F. Marino, Selise M. Pastore
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Patent number: 8855166Abstract: A system and method of operating a high repetition rate gas discharge laser system. The system includes a gas discharge chamber having a hot chamber output window heated by the operation of the gas discharge laser chamber, an output laser light pulse beam path enclosure downstream of the hot chamber window and comprising an ambient temperature window, a cooling mechanism cooling the beam path enclosure intermediate the output window and the ambient window. The gas discharge chamber can include a longitudinally and axially compliant ground rod, including a first end connected to a first chamber wall, a second end connected to a second chamber wall, the second chamber wall opposite the first chamber wall and a first portion formed into a helical spring, the ground rod providing mechanical support for a preionizer tube.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2012Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignee: Cymer, LLCInventors: Richard C. Ujazdowski, Richard M. Ness, J. Martin Algots, Vladimir B. Fleurov, Frederick A. Palenschat, Walter D. Gillespie, Bryan G. Moosman, Thomas D. Steiger, Brett D. Smith, Thomas E. McKelvey
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Publication number: 20140228777Abstract: Disclosed herein is a valve assembly comprising a male luer end portion and a female luer end portion and a passage for the transfer of fluids extending between the male and female luer end portions, valve means movable between a first position, in which the passage is closed, and a second position, in which the passage is open, biasing means for biasing the valve means toward the first position, and actuating means extending into the male luer end portion and coupled to the valve means to actuate the valve means when a female luer end portion of a medical accessory is engaged with the male luer end portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2013Publication date: August 14, 2014Applicant: ICU Medical, Inc.Inventors: Philip J. Simpson, Walter D. Gillespie, David G. Matsuura
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Patent number: 8556868Abstract: Disclosed herein is a syringe comprising a syringe body with plunger and a multi-pronged actuator. The syringe can further include a male coupling member, an outer sheath, a valve member and a back plate.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2011Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: ICU Medical, Inc.Inventors: Philip J. Simpson, Walter D. Gillespie, David G. Matsuura
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Publication number: 20130253631Abstract: The invention relates to an expandable stent comprising circumferentially adjacent modules. The modules comprise longitudinally adjacent slide-and-lock radial elements which permit one-way sliding of the radial elements from a collapsed diameter to an expanded/deployed diameter, but inhibit radial recoil from the expanded diameter.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2012Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicant: REVA MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Eric V. Schmid, John D. Nguyen, Steven C. Howard, Orlando M. Padilla, Andrew Morris, Robert F. Eisele, Joseph Anthony DiPari, David G. Matsuura, Philip J. Simpson, Walter D. Gillespie, Daniel Moore, Thomas R. Jackson, Joan Zeltinger, Keith Allen Esser, Donald K. Brandom
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Publication number: 20120271244Abstract: Disclosed herein is a valve assembly comprising a male luer end portion and a female luer end portion and a passage for the transfer of fluids extending between the male and female luer end portions, valve means movable between a first position, in which the passage is closed, and a second position, in which the passage is open, biasing means for biasing the valve means toward the first position, and actuating means extending into the male luer end portion and coupled to the valve means to actuate the valve means when a female luer end portion of a medical accessory is engaged with the male luer end portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2011Publication date: October 25, 2012Inventors: Philip J. Simpson, Walter D. Gillespie, David G. Matsuura
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Patent number: 8292944Abstract: The invention relates to an expandable stent comprising circumferentially adjacent modules. The modules comprise longitudinally adjacent slide-and-lock radial elements which permit one-way sliding of the radial elements from a collapsed diameter to an expanded/deployed diameter, but inhibit radial recoil from the expanded diameter.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2004Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: REVA Medical, Inc.Inventors: Eric V. Schmid, John D. Nguyen, Steven C. Howard, Orlando M. Padilla, Andrew Morris, Robert F. Eisele, Joseph Anthony DiPari, David G. Matsuura, Philip J. Simpson, Walter D. Gillespie, Daniel Moore, Thomas R. Jackson, Joan Zeltinger, Keith Allen Esser, Donald K. Brandom
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Publication number: 20120120974Abstract: A system and method of operating a high repetition rate gas discharge laser system. The system includes a gas discharge chamber having a hot chamber output window heated by the operation of the gas discharge laser chamber, an output laser light pulse beam path enclosure downstream of the hot chamber window and comprising an ambient temperature window, a cooling mechanism cooling the beam path enclosure intermediate the output window and the ambient window. The gas discharge chamber can include a longitudinally and axially compliant ground rod, including a first end connected to a first chamber wall, a second end connected to a second chamber wall, the second chamber wall opposite the first chamber wall and a first portion formed into a helical spring, the ground rod providing mechanical support for a preionizer tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2012Publication date: May 17, 2012Inventors: Richard C. Ujazdowski, Richard M. Ness, J. Martin Algots, Vladimir B. Fleurov, Frederick A. Palenschat, Walter D. Gillespie, Bryan G. Moosman, Thomas D. Steiger, Brett D. Smith, Thomas E. McKelvey
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Patent number: 8066692Abstract: Disclosed herein is a valve assembly comprising a male luer end portion and a female luer end portion and a passage for the transfer of fluids extending between the male and female luer end portions, valve means movable between a first position, in which the passage is closed, and a second position, in which the passage is open, biasing means for biasing the valve means toward the first position, and actuating means extending into the male luer end portion and coupled to the valve means to actuate the valve means when a female luer end portion of a medical accessory is engaged with the male luer end portion.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2010Date of Patent: November 29, 2011Assignee: ICU Medical, Inc.Inventors: Philip J Simpson, Walter D Gillespie, David G Matsuura