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).

  • Patent number: 11712517
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Tyson Lawrence, James McGee, Todd Taylor, Rob Colonna, Eric Sugalski, Zenas Lu, Chris K. Barmore, Robert Banik, Peter Skutnik
  • Patent number: 11690953
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Tyson Lawrence, James McGee, Todd Taylor, Rob Colonna, Eric Sugalski, Zenas Lu, Chris K. Barmore, Robert Banik, Peter Skutnik
  • Publication number: 20210154397
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2021
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Applicant: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Tyson Lawrence, James McGee, Todd Taylor, Rob Colonna, Eric Sugalski, Zenas Lu, Chris K. Barmore, Robert Banik, Peter Skutnik
  • Publication number: 20210154398
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2021
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Applicant: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Tyson Lawrence, James McGee, Todd Taylor, Rob Colonna, Eric Sugalski, Zenas Lu, Chris K. Barmore, Robert Banik, Peter Skutnik
  • Publication number: 20210154399
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2021
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Applicant: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Tyson Lawrence, James McGee, Todd Taylor, Rob Colonna, Eric Sugalski, Zenas Lu, Chris K. Barmore, Robert Banik, Peter Skutnik
  • Patent number: 10933191
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Tyson Lawrence, Todd Taylor, Rob Colonna, Eric Sugalski, Zenas Lu, Chris K. Barmore, Robert Banik, Peter Skutnik
  • Publication number: 20120150123
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2010
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Inventors: Tyson Lawrence, James McGee, Todd Taylor, Rob Colonna, Eric Sugalski, Zenas Lu, Chris K. Barmore, Robert Banik, Peter Skutnik
  • Publication number: 20060163268
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2006
    Publication date: July 27, 2006
    Inventors: Bret Kuehneman, David Honan, Faith David-Hegerich, Zenas Lu
  • Patent number: D545055
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2007
    Assignee: Playtex Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua Lieberman, Faith C. David-Hegerich, Jason D. Haslob, David G. Honan, Zenas Lu
  • Patent number: D545915
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2007
    Assignee: Radio Flyer Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Kurth, Michael Lapidus, Gregory Gaw, Zenas Lu, Thomas Schlegel, Frederick Michelau
  • Patent number: D549176
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2007
    Assignee: Staples the Office Superstore, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Kent, David G. Honan, Zenas Lu
  • Patent number: D549653
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Assignee: Staples the Office Superstore, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Kent, David G. Honan, Zenas Lu
  • Patent number: D549654
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Assignee: Staples the Office Superstore, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Kent, David G. Honan, Zenas Lu
  • Patent number: D549655
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Assignee: Staples the Office Superstore, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Kent, David G. Honan, Zenas Lu
  • Patent number: D761508
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: SharkNinja Operating LLC
    Inventors: Zenas Lu, Brett Andler, Charlie Cai, Scott Niedzwecki, Owen Johnson
  • Patent number: D763528
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: SharkNinja Operating LLC
    Inventors: Zenas Lu, Brett Andler, Charlie Cai, Scott Niedzwecki, Owen Johnson
  • Patent number: D816930
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: SharkNinja Operating LLC
    Inventors: Vasudev V. Komaragiri, Zenas Lu