Patents by Inventor Zenas Lu
Zenas Lu 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: 11712517Abstract: A system for providing the collection of advanced, improved, and novel new components and elements in a single package to simplify assembly and use of the infusion set by the user, including one or more of an exemplary pushbutton-type inserter, squeeze-type inserter, contact-type inserter, skin pinching-type inserter, folding retraction-type inserter, and/or multistage-type inserter (700) having at least one reusable stage, an exemplary set (350) having an adhesion means with two or more user-selectable degrees of adhesion strength, a self-sealing tube connection means, a lens feature to view a site beneath the set, exemplary tube management and connection elements (450), insulin supply (475), adhesion concealment means (500), finger loops on the inserter and site preparation wipes or sprays (550) which can be provided as part of the inserter.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2021Date of Patent: August 1, 2023Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Tyson Lawrence, James McGee, Todd Taylor, Rob Colonna, Eric Sugalski, Zenas Lu, Chris K. Barmore, Robert Banik, Peter Skutnik
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Patent number: 11690953Abstract: A system for providing the collection of advanced, improved, and novel new components and elements in a single package to simplify assembly and use of the infusion set by the user, including one or more of an exemplary pushbutton-type inserter, squeeze-type inserter, contact-type inserter, skin pinching-type inserter, folding retraction-type inserter, and/or multistage-type inserter (700) having at least one reusable stage, an exemplary set (350) having an adhesion means with two or more user-selectable degrees of adhesion strength, a self-sealing tube connection means, a lens feature to view a site beneath the set, exemplary tube management and connection elements (450), insulin supply (475), adhesion concealment means (500), finger loops on the inserter and site preparation wipes or sprays (550) which can be provided as part of the inserter.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2021Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Tyson Lawrence, James McGee, Todd Taylor, Rob Colonna, Eric Sugalski, Zenas Lu, Chris K. Barmore, Robert Banik, Peter Skutnik
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Publication number: 20210154397Abstract: A system for providing the collection of advanced, improved, and novel new components and elements in a single package to simplify assembly and use of the infusion set by the user, including one or more of an exemplary pushbutton-type inserter, squeeze-type inserter, contact-type inserter, skin pinching-type inserter, folding retraction-type inserter, and/or multistage-type inserter (700) having at least one reusable stage, an exemplary set (350) having an adhesion means with two or more user-selectable degrees of adhesion strength, a self-sealing tube connection means, a lens feature to view a site beneath the set, exemplary tube management and connection elements (450), insulin supply (475), adhesion concealment means (500), finger loops on the inserter and site preparation wipes or sprays (550) which can be provided as part of the inserter.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2021Publication date: May 27, 2021Applicant: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Tyson Lawrence, James McGee, Todd Taylor, Rob Colonna, Eric Sugalski, Zenas Lu, Chris K. Barmore, Robert Banik, Peter Skutnik
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Publication number: 20210154398Abstract: A system for providing the collection of advanced, improved, and novel new components and elements in a single package to simplify assembly and use of the infusion set by the user, including one or more of an exemplary pushbutton-type inserter, squeeze-type inserter, contact-type inserter, skin pinching-type inserter, folding retraction-type inserter, and/or multistage-type inserter (700) having at least one reusable stage, an exemplary set (350) having an adhesion means with two or more user-selectable degrees of adhesion strength, a self-sealing tube connection means, a lens feature to view a site beneath the set, exemplary tube management and connection elements (450), insulin supply (475), adhesion concealment means (500), finger loops on the inserter and site preparation wipes or sprays (550) which can be provided as part of the inserter.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2021Publication date: May 27, 2021Applicant: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Tyson Lawrence, James McGee, Todd Taylor, Rob Colonna, Eric Sugalski, Zenas Lu, Chris K. Barmore, Robert Banik, Peter Skutnik
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Publication number: 20210154399Abstract: A system for providing the collection of advanced, improved, and novel new components and elements in a single package to simplify assembly and use of the infusion set by the user, including one or more of an exemplary pushbutton-type inserter, squeeze-type inserter, contact-type inserter, skin pinching-type inserter, folding retraction-type inserter, and/or multistage-type inserter (700) having at least one reusable stage, an exemplary set (350) having an adhesion means with two or more user-selectable degrees of adhesion strength, a self-sealing tube connection means, a lens feature to view a site beneath the set, exemplary tube management and connection elements (450), insulin supply (475), adhesion concealment means (500), finger loops on the inserter and site preparation wipes or sprays (550) which can be provided as part of the inserter.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2021Publication date: May 27, 2021Applicant: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Tyson Lawrence, James McGee, Todd Taylor, Rob Colonna, Eric Sugalski, Zenas Lu, Chris K. Barmore, Robert Banik, Peter Skutnik
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Patent number: 10933191Abstract: A single package infusion set is provided, including one or more of the following inserters: pushbutton-type, squeeze-type, contact-type, skin pinching-type, folding retraction-type, or multistage-type inserter having at least one reusable stage. The infusion set further includes adhesion means with user-selectable degrees of adhesion strength, self-sealing tube connection means, a lens feature to view, a site beneath the set, exemplary tube management and connection elements, insulin supply, adhesion concealment means, finger loops on the inserter and site preparation wipes or sprays, optionally provided as part of the inserter. The system further includes a package which may hold a number of easily released sets, retrievable by an inserter, an exemplary insertion needle handle and shroud, an exemplary squeeze-type latch between an upper portion and a lower portion of the set, and/or a tool removable upper portion of the set.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2010Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Tyson Lawrence, Todd Taylor, Rob Colonna, Eric Sugalski, Zenas Lu, Chris K. Barmore, Robert Banik, Peter Skutnik
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Publication number: 20120150123Abstract: A single package infusion set is provided, including one or more of the following inserters: pushbutton-type, squeeze-type, contact-type, skin pinching-type, folding retraction-type, or multistage-type inserter having at least one reusable stage. The infusion set further includes adhesion means with user-selectable degrees of adhesion strength, self-sealing tube connection means, a lens feature to view, a site beneath the set, exemplary tube management and connection elements, insulin supply, adhesion concealment means, finger loops on the inserter and site preparation wipes or sprays, optionally provided as part of the inserter. The system further includes a package which may hold a number of easily released sets, retrievable by an inserter, an exemplary insertion needle handle and shroud, an exemplary squeeze-type latch between an upper portion and a lower portion of the set, and/or a tool removable upper portion of the set.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2010Publication date: June 14, 2012Inventors: Tyson Lawrence, James McGee, Todd Taylor, Rob Colonna, Eric Sugalski, Zenas Lu, Chris K. Barmore, Robert Banik, Peter Skutnik
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Publication number: 20060163268Abstract: A napkin dispenser includes a housing 12 configured to receive a stack 35 of napkins disposed such that panels of the napkins are facing in a vertical direction and edges of the napkins are horizontally oriented along a front wall. The housing has a vertical slot 28 in the front wall thereof, the horizontal span 30 of the slot being sufficient to allow access to the napkins A dispensing control frame 32 is mounted in the slot for upward and downward motion along the front wall of the housing. The dispensing control frame has at least one and preferably a pair of support members 34, 36 configured to engage the napkin stack and limit downward motion of the control frame. The control frame also has a faceplate 38 disposed between the support members and extending across the vertical slot of the front wall defining an access height relative to the top of the stack in order to promote dispensing of a limited number of napkins.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2006Publication date: July 27, 2006Inventors: Bret Kuehneman, David Honan, Faith David-Hegerich, Zenas Lu
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Patent number: D545055Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2004Date of Patent: June 26, 2007Assignee: Playtex Products, Inc.Inventors: Joshua Lieberman, Faith C. David-Hegerich, Jason D. Haslob, David G. Honan, Zenas Lu
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Patent number: D545915Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2005Date of Patent: July 3, 2007Assignee: Radio Flyer Inc.Inventors: Mark Kurth, Michael Lapidus, Gregory Gaw, Zenas Lu, Thomas Schlegel, Frederick Michelau
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Patent number: D549176Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2006Date of Patent: August 21, 2007Assignee: Staples the Office Superstore, LLCInventors: Michael Kent, David G. Honan, Zenas Lu
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Patent number: D549653Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2006Date of Patent: August 28, 2007Assignee: Staples the Office Superstore, LLCInventors: Michael Kent, David G. Honan, Zenas Lu
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Patent number: D549654Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2006Date of Patent: August 28, 2007Assignee: Staples the Office Superstore, LLCInventors: Michael Kent, David G. Honan, Zenas Lu
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Patent number: D549655Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2006Date of Patent: August 28, 2007Assignee: Staples the Office Superstore, LLCInventors: Michael Kent, David G. Honan, Zenas Lu
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Patent number: D761508Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2014Date of Patent: July 12, 2016Assignee: SharkNinja Operating LLCInventors: Zenas Lu, Brett Andler, Charlie Cai, Scott Niedzwecki, Owen Johnson
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Patent number: D763528Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2014Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Assignee: SharkNinja Operating LLCInventors: Zenas Lu, Brett Andler, Charlie Cai, Scott Niedzwecki, Owen Johnson
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Patent number: D816930Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2015Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: SharkNinja Operating LLCInventors: Vasudev V. Komaragiri, Zenas Lu