Patents by Inventor William L. Beling
William L. Beling 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: 20150176860Abstract: An air warmer has a housing whereinto is positioned a noise reduction mechanism having a casing that encases a sound reducing structure having a maze like cavity. An axial fan is positioned within the sound reducing structure. In operation, air is drawn into the sound reducing structure by the fan along a first tortuous passage. The air is directed by the fan through another tortuous passage to an air outlet to inflate a convective blanket with an air hose connected to the air outlet. The configuration of the maze like cavity and the material from which the nosie reducing structure is formed reduce the noise generated by the fan. A heater is provided proximate to the air outlet to heat the output air. A filter is provided at the air inlet to filter the ambient air drawn into the warmer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2014Publication date: June 25, 2015Applicant: Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.Inventors: Paul J. Hattan, Christopher Thorp, James P. Moorman, Paul A. Pilosi, Robert Parsons, Lynne M. Forrest, William L. Beling, Jay Ellingboe, Kristin A. Finberg, Prathyusha Salla, Bryan C. Stoddard
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Patent number: 8608728Abstract: A connector and method of connecting are described for connecting a first and second catheter at an overlap area where the first catheter fits within the second catheter. The connector includes a collar that surrounds a portion of the overlap area and a clamp that applies a radially inward force to the collar and encircles a portion of the overlap area.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.Inventors: Lester D Michels, William L Beling, Kristin Finberg, Ronald G Travis
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Patent number: 8608727Abstract: A connector and method of connecting are described for connecting a first and second catheter at an overlap area where the first catheter fits within the second catheter. The connector includes a collar that surrounds a portion of the overlap area and a clamp that applies a radially inward force to the collar and encircles a portion of the overlap area.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2004Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.Inventors: Lester D. Michels, William L. Beling, Kristin Finberg, Ronald G. Travis
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Publication number: 20130006223Abstract: A connector and method of connecting are described for connecting a first and second catheter at an overlap area where the first catheter fits within the second catheter. The connector includes a collar that surrounds a portion of the overlap area and a clamp that applies a radially inward force to the collar and encircles a portion of the overlap area.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: January 3, 2013Applicant: SMITHS MEDICAL ASD, INC.Inventors: Lester D. Michels, William L. Beling, Kristin Finberg, Ronald G. Travis
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Patent number: 7549976Abstract: A portal access device that is adapted to provide long term access to a port implanted in a patient has two major components, an infuser assembly and a safety needle insertion device. The infuser assembly has an infuser housing that can be configured into a specific shape, for example a dome. A blunt cannula is attached to and extends downwardly from the underside of the infuser housing. Also connected to the infuser housing, preferably at a side thereof, is a tubing or catheter. The safety needle inserter assembly has a base having a proximal portion that is configured to form fit over the infuser housing. At the distal portion of the base uprights are provided so that a second end of an arm, to which first end a needle or a sharp cannula is connected, may be movably and hingedly connected to the base. The sharp cannula extends from the underside of the proximal end of the arm and passes through the base by way of a bore formed at the proximal portion of the base.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2005Date of Patent: June 23, 2009Assignee: Smiths Medical MD, Inc.Inventors: Lester D. Michels, William L. Beling, Ronald G. Travis
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Patent number: 7510543Abstract: A portal access device that is adapted to provide long term access to a port implanted in a patient has two major components, an infuser assembly and a safety needle insertion device. The infuser assembly has an infuser housing that can be configured into a specific shape, for example a dome. A blunt cannula is attached to and extends downwardly from the underside of the infuser housing. Also connected to the infuser housing, preferably at a side thereof, is a tubing or catheter. The safety needle inserter assembly has a base having a proximal portion that is configured to form fit over the infuser housing. At the distal portion of the base uprights are provided so that a second end of an arm, to which first end a needle or a sharp cannula is connected, may be movably and hingedly connected to the base. The sharp cannula extends from the underside of the proximal end of the arm and passes through the base by way of a bore formed at the proximal portion of the base.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2005Date of Patent: March 31, 2009Assignee: Smiths Medical MD, Inc.Inventors: Lester D. Michels, William L. Beling, Ronald G. Travis
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Patent number: 6613015Abstract: A right angle safety needle has a base to which an arm is hingedly mounted at a proximal portion. The base has an opening at its distal portion wherethrough the vertical portion of the right angle needle extends. A well is formed adjacent the opening and a dam is provided on the side of the well away from the opening. To retract the needle from the opening, the horizontal portion of the needle, which may be encased in an arm, is rotated about the upright to which it is hingedly connected so that the needle is pivoted upwards and withdrawn from the opening. Once the tip of the needle clears the opening, due to the tip of the needle being offset from the body of the needle and the fact that the needle tends to flex forward, the tip of the needle is entrapped in the well adjacent to the opening. The dam forward of the well provides a backstop for any further forward movement of the tip of the needle, thereby fixedly retaining the needle within the well.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2001Date of Patent: September 2, 2003Assignee: Deltec, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey D. Sandstrom, William L. Beling, Kristin Finberg, Ronald G. Travis
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Patent number: 6562023Abstract: A catheter connector includes an outlet tube (34, 36), and a compression seal (140) defining an undulating shape to product ring seals during use. A cam slot formed on a lever arm is useable in locking a locking sleeve (120) of the connector. The lever arm acts as a compensating mechanism for over compression of the seal. The catheter tip (32a) is received in a tip recess (92) of the connector. The connector is useable on an implanted port (20), including a dual port with parallel outlet tubes (34, 36), and a dual lumen catheter (24).Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2001Date of Patent: May 13, 2003Assignee: Deltec Inc.Inventors: James C. Marrs, Chad Qinsheng Cai, William L. Beling, Harry A. Puryear
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Publication number: 20030069546Abstract: A right angle safety needle has a base to which an arm is hingedly mounted at a proximal portion. The base has an opening at its distal portion wherethrough the vertical portion of the right angle needle extends. A well is formed adjacent the opening and a dam is provided on the side of the well away from the opening. To retract the needle from the opening, the horizontal portion of the needle, which may be encased in an arm, is rotated about the upright to which it is hingedly connected so that the needle is pivoted upwards and withdrawn from the opening. Once the tip of the needle clears the opening, due to the tip of the needle being offset from the body of the needle and the fact that the needle tends to flex forward, the tip of the needle is entrapped in the well adjacent to the opening. The dam forward of the well provides a backstop for any further forward movement of the tip of the needle, thereby fixedly retaining the needle within the well.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2001Publication date: April 10, 2003Inventors: Jeffrey D. Sandstrom, William L. Beling, Kristin Finberg, Ronald G. Travis
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Patent number: 5743873Abstract: A portal assembly includes a port with at least one resealable septum, and a tube extending from the port with the tube being sized to be received inside a catheter, an angled surface surrounding the tube wherein the angled surface diverges away from the tube in a direction away from the port, and sleeve structure for forcing the end of the catheter into the angled surface, thereby forcing the end of the catheter radially inwardly toward the tube and forming a thickened portion adjacent the end of the catheter to seal and hold the catheter. In a dual port construction, the outlet tube are parallel to one another at their distal ends, and the sleeve structure forces the end of the catheter into the angled surface, thereby forcing the end of the catheter radially inwardly toward the tubes and forming a thickened portion adjacent the end of the catheter to seal and hold the catheter and to prevent cross-talk between lumens of a dual lumen catheter.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 1996Date of Patent: April 28, 1998Assignee: SIMS Deltec, Inc.Inventors: Qingsheng Cai, William L. Beling, Jerald Glantz, Theodore A. Johnson
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Patent number: 5632729Abstract: A portal assembly includes a port with at least one resealable septum, and a tube extending from the port with the tube being sized to be received inside a catheter, an angled surface surrounding the tube wherein the angled surface diverges away from the tube in a direction away from the port, and sleeve structure for forcing the end of the catheter into the angled surface, thereby forcing the end of the catheter radially inwardly toward the tube and forming a thickened portion adjacent the end of the catheter to seal and hold the catheter. In a dual port construction, the outlet tube are parallel to one another at their distal ends, and the sleeve structure forces the end of the catheter into the angled surface, thereby forcing the end of the catheter radially inwardly toward the tubes and forming a thickened portion adjacent the end of the catheter to seal and hold the catheter and to prevent cross-talk between lumens of a dual lumen catheter.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 1995Date of Patent: May 27, 1997Assignee: SIMS Deltec, Inc.Inventors: Qingsheng Cai, William L. Beling, Jerald Glantz, Theodore A. Johnson
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Patent number: 5613945Abstract: A portal assembly includes a port with at least one resealable septum, and a tube extending from the port with the tube being sized to be received inside a catheter, an angled surface surrounding the tube wherein the angled surface diverges away from the tube in a direction away from the port, and sleeve structure for forcing the end of the catheter into the angled surface, thereby forcing the end of the catheter radially inwardly toward the tube and forming a thickened portion adjacent the end of the catheter to seal and hold the catheter. In a dual port construction, the outlet tube are parallel to one another at their distal ends, and the sleeve structure forces the end of the catheter into the angled surface, thereby forcing the end of the catheter radially inwardly toward the tubes and forming a thickened portion adjacent the end of the catheter to seal and hold the catheter and to prevent cross-talk between lumens of a dual lumen catheter.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 1995Date of Patent: March 25, 1997Assignee: SIMS Deltec, Inc.Inventors: Qingsheng Cai, William L. Beling, Jerald Glantz, Theodore A. Johnson
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Patent number: 5562618Abstract: A portal assembly includes a port with at least one resealable septum, and a tube extending from the port with the tube being sized to be received inside a catheter, an angled surface surrounding the tube wherein the angled surface diverges away from the tube in a direction away from the port, and sleeve structure for forcing the end of the catheter into the angled surface, thereby forcing the end of the catheter radially inwardly toward the tube and forming a thickened portion adjacent the end of the catheter to seal and hold the catheter. In a dual port construction, the outlet tube are parallel to one another at their distal ends, and the sleeve structure forces the end of the catheter into the angled surface, thereby forcing the end of the catheter radially inwardly toward the tubes and forming a thickened portion adjacent the end of the catheter to seal and hold the catheter and to prevent cross-talk between lumens of a dual lumen catheter.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 1994Date of Patent: October 8, 1996Assignee: SIMS Deltec, Inc.Inventors: Qingsheng Cai, William L. Beling, Jerald Glantz, Theodore A. Johnson
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Patent number: 5558641Abstract: The present invention provides an subcutaneously implantable access device including a metallic reservoir and a two piece plastic jacket. The metallic reservoir includes a sealed septum, and a chamber. The chamber is accessible through the septum. A two piece plastic jacket surrounds the metallic reservoir. The two piece jacket includes a cowl and a base connected to one another around the reservoir. A dual port construction is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 1995Date of Patent: September 24, 1996Assignee: Sims Deltec, Inc.Inventors: Jerald Glantz, Mark D. Anderson, Theodore A. Johnson, William L. Beling, Cai Qingsheng
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Patent number: 5387192Abstract: The present invention provides an subcutaneously implantable access device including a metallic reservoir and a two piece plastic jacket. The metallic reservoir includes a sealed septum, and a chamber. The chamber is accessible through the septum. A two piece plastic jacket surrounds the metallic reservoir. The two piece jacket includes a cowl and a base connected to one another around the reservoir. A dual port construction is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 1994Date of Patent: February 7, 1995Assignee: SIMS Deltec, Inc.Inventors: Jerald Glantz, Mark D. Anderson, Theodore A. Johnson, William L. Beling, Cai Qingsheng