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Catheter device

A catheter includes an elongated body having a first and second wall that defines at least one lumen. The first wall includes at least one outwardly extending ridge. The at least one ridge defines a lateral opening in the first wall and extends to the distal end of the body. The ridge is dimensioned and positioned to support a body vessel such that occlusion of the first lumen is substantially prevented.
Owner:COVIDIEN AG

Valved catheter

ActiveUS7211074B2Facilitates bi-directional fluid flowPrevents evacuation and anti-coagulant leakageMulti-lumen catheterIntravenous devicesVALVE PORTCatheter device
A catheter apparatus is provided that includes a tubular body having a distal end. The body defines first and second lumens. The first lumen has a first adapter that includes a first valve biased to seal the proximal end. The first lumen defines a first lateral port and the second lumen defines a second lateral port. A push rod is connected to the first valve for corresponding movement therewith and extends to a tip. The tip includes a first member extending into the first lumen and a second member extending into the second lumen such that the first member seals the first lateral port and the second member seals the second lateral port in a closed position of the tip. The first valve is engageable such that fluid communication is established between the proximal end of the first lumen and the first lumen, and the first and second members move to an open position whereby fluid communication is established. The first and second lumens may be coaxial whereby the first lumen has a first port that seals a second port of the second lumen.
Owner:COVIDIEN AG

Cabinet for electronic equipment

An electronic equipment cabinet is provided, which includes an upper portion, a lower portion and a support configured to receive electronic equipment. The bottom portion defines a base plenum configured to receive a low temperature gas and communicates with a gas flow distribution pathway, which includes a first plenum communicating with the base plenum and configured to direct the low temperature gas to the support. The gas flow distribution pathway further includes a second plenum configured to receive a high temperature gas flow from the support and direct the high temperature gas flow to the top portion. The top portion includes at least one fan configured to direct the high temperature gas flow from the gas flow distribution pathway. A temperature sensor senses the temperature of the high temperature gas flow and communicates with a control module to control the first plenum and the at least one fan for regulating temperature.
Owner:ORTRONICS INC

Reversible lumen catheter

A catheter is provided including a tubular body having a proximal end and a distal end. The body includes a first lumen and a second lumen with a septum disposed therebetween. The proximal end includes a valve and a hub that are integral with the body. The hub includes a first conduit and a second conduit. The valve includes a first port and a second port that are rotatable, about a longitudinal axis of the body, to establish fluid communication between the lumens and the conduits. The distal end of the tubular body may be configured for insertion with a subject. The conduits may be connectable to a medical apparatus.
Owner:COVIDIEN AG

Triple lumen catheter with occlusion resistant tip

InactiveUS20050033222A1Facilitate reversible flowEasy and efficient assemblyMulti-lumen catheterCannulasTriple lumen catheterCatheter device
A catheter is provided that includes an elongated tubular body extending to a distal end. The tubular body has a first and a second lumen with a septum disposed therebetween. The tubular body includes a first wall that defines the first lumen and a second wall that defines the second lumen. A portion of the septum extends distally beyond the first lumen and the second lumen. The first wall includes a first wall extension that extends distally beyond the first lumen and is spaced apart from the portion of the septum. The first wall extension defines a concave surface facing the portion of the septum. In an alternate embodiment, the catheter includes a tip with spiraled configuration. The catheter may include a third lumen.
Owner:COVIDIEN AG

Safety shield

A safety shield including a protective device is provided including a piercing member having a proximal end, a distal end and defining a longitudinal axis. A clip defines a first cavity dimensioned for movement of the piercing member therethrough and is oriented in an axis transverse to the longitudinal axis. The first cavity is movable between a movable orientation and a binding orientation. The clip includes a first leg that defines a second cavity dimensioned for movement of the piercing member therethrough and a distal part being configured to engage a medical device. The clip further includes a second leg having a bearing surface that engages the piercing member. The legs are biased for convergent movement such that the first cavity is disposed in the binding orientation and the distal part of the first leg disengages the medical device.
Owner:KPR U S LLC

Catheter device

A catheter is provided that includes an elongated body extending from a proximal end to a distal end thereof. The body has a first wall and a second wall that define at least one lumen. The first wall includes at least one outwardly extending ridge. The at least one ridge defines a lateral opening in the first wall that extends to the distal end of the body. In an alternate embodiment, the elongated body has an outer wall and an inner wall that define a first lumen having a first port, and a second lumen having a second port, that extend along the body. The outer wall includes a plurality of ridges outwardly extending from the outer wall and disposed adjacent to the first port of the first lumen. The plurality of ridges are configured and spaced apart to support a body vessel such that occlusion of the first lumen and the second lumen is prevented.
Owner:COVIDIEN AG

Triple lumen catheter with occlusion resistant tip

A catheter is provided that includes an elongated tubular body extending to a distal end. The tubular body has a first and a second lumen with a septum disposed therebetween. The tubular body includes a first wall that defines the first lumen and a second wall that defines the second lumen. A portion of the septum extends distally beyond the first lumen and the second lumen. The first wall includes a first wall extension that extends distally beyond the first lumen and is spaced apart from the portion of the septum. The first wall extension defines a concave surface facing the portion of the septum. In an alternate embodiment, the catheter includes a tip with spiraled configuration. The catheter may include a third lumen.
Owner:COVIDIEN AG

Handpiece for fluid administration apparatus

A handpiece assembly is provided that is adapted for use with a medication infusion system that applies pressure to the handpiece assembly for delivering medication to a body. The handpiece assembly includes a cartridge holder that is configured for disposal of a medication cartridge. A tubing is provided having a first end, which is sealed with the cartridge holder such that the cartridge holder facilitates communication between the tubing and the medication cartridge. A handpiece is sealed with a needle and the second end of the tubing so that the tubing and the needle are in communication. One of the cartridge holder, the tubing, the needle or the handpiece is configured for a selective structural failure at a predetermined pressure threshold applied to the handpiece assembly from the medication infusion system. The cartridge holder may be designed to facilitate aspiration.
Owner:MILESTONE SCIENTIFIC INC

Led illumination device

An LED illumination device includes LED lamp modules 34 coupled in a vertical direction. Each of said LED lamp modules 34 includes a base 12, a bus bar circuit 35 formed on the base 12, and a cover 25 connected to the base 12 to cover the bus bar circuit 35. A locking frame 14 (coupling portion) to be coupled with the upper LED lamp module 34 is formed on said base 12. A locking arm 32 (mating coupling portion) to be coupled with said locking frame 14 on the base 12 of the lower LED lamp module 34 is formed on said cover 25. Further, a guiding groove 18, into which said locking arm 34 is inserted, is formed on said base 12 near the locking frame 14, and a guiding hole 27, into which said locking frame 14 is inserted, is formed on the cover 25 near the locking arm 32.
Owner:YAZAKI CORP

Catheter with occlusion resistant tip

A catheter is provided that includes an elongated tubular body extending to a distal end. The tubular body has a first and a second lumen with a septum disposed therebetween. The tubular body includes a first wall that defines the first lumen and a second wall that defines the second lumen. A portion of the septum extends distally beyond the first lumen and the second lumen. The first wall includes a first wall extension that extends distally beyond the first lumen and is spaced apart from the portion of the septum. The first wall extension defines a concave surface facing the portion of the septum. Alternatively, the septum has a septum extension that extends distally beyond the first lumen and the second lumen. In alternate embodiment, the septum extension defines a first planar surface and an opposing second planar surface.
Owner:COVIDIEN AG

Valved catheter

A catheter apparatus is provided that includes a tubular body having a distal end. The body defines first and second lumens. The first lumen has a first adapter that includes a first valve biased to seal the proximal end. The first lumen defines a first lateral port and the second lumen defines a second lateral port. A push rod is connected to the first valve for corresponding movement therewith and extends to a tip. The tip includes a first member extending into the first lumen and a second member extending into the second lumen such that the first member seals the first lateral port and the second member seals the second lateral port in a closed position of the tip. The first valve is engageable such that fluid communication is established between the proximal end of the first lumen and the first lumen, and the first and second members move to an open position whereby fluid communication is established. The first and second lumens may be coaxial whereby the first lumen has a first port that seals a second port of the second lumen.
Owner:COVIDIEN AG

Membrane electrode assembly and fuel cell

A membrane electrode assembly includes an anode, a cathode, and a solid polymer electrolyte membrane interposed between the anode and the cathode. The membrane electrode assembly has a substantially rectangular shape as a whole. Extensions extend outwardly from four corners of the membrane electrode assembly. Each of the extensions has an inclined end to have a substantially triangle shape. The membrane electrode assembly has a substantially rectangular power generation area.
Owner:HONDA MOTOR CO LTD

Prefabricated containerized housing

A single, self-contained housing core configured for containerization is provided. The housing core includes a first section having a floor and a first portion of walls. A second section is connected with the first section to define at least one cavity. The second section includes a ceiling and a second portion of the walls. The second section also includes a reservoir. Deployment items are disposed with the first and second sections. Implants are disposed within the first and second sections. Loose items are disposed with the first and second sections. Methods and systems of constructing a dwelling unit including the housing core and transporting the housing core via intermodal transport are also disclosed.
Owner:ESPOSITO JOSEPH

Frameless windshield wiper structure

A frameless windshield wiper includes a curved resilient metal plate, two flexible bars, two rubber back covers, a rubber wiping strip, and two end closure caps. The resilient metal plate is an elongate plate having an H-shape including a central connection section connecting between two strips defining therebetween elongate slits so that the metal plate assumes a fork-like configuration having opposite fork-like open ends. The central section is riveted to a coupler over which a plastic protective cap is fit. The flexible bars have upper and lower faces respectively forming upper and lower retainers to which the rubber back covers and the rubber wiping strip are respectively fit. The end caps are fit to opposite ends of the metal plates. Thus, an automobile windshield wiper that can be efficiently and easily assembled is provided.
Owner:KU YUAN CHIN

Automatic valve

A valve system is provided that includes a valve connector that has a portion of a first passageway. The valve connector includes a suction port and an introduction port that are spaced apart and in substantially parallel alignment. The suction port and the introduction port are manipulable to establish fluid communication between the portion of the first passageway and the suction port or the introduction port. The valve connector may have a rotatable outer cap that includes the suction port and the introduction port. The cap being configured to facilitate manipulation of the suction port and the introduction port for establishing fluid communication with the portion of the first passageway. The introduction port may include a normally closed valve. The valve connector may be attached to a dual lumen nasogastric tube. In an alternate embodiment, the valve connector further includes a portion of a second passageway that includes a relief port. The relief port can include a one-way valve.
Owner:CARDINAL HEALTH IRELAND UNLTD

Handpiece for fluid administration apparatus

A handpiece assembly is provided that is adapted for use with a medication infusion system that applies pressure to the handpiece assembly for delivering medication to a body. The handpiece assembly includes a cartridge holder that is configured for disposal of a medication cartridge. A tubing is provided having a first end, which is sealed with the cartridge holder such that the cartridge holder facilitates communication between the tubing and the medication cartridge. A handpiece is sealed with a needle and the second end of the tubing so that the tubing and the needle are in communication. One of the cartridge holder, the tubing, the needle or the handpiece is configured for a selective structural failure at a predetermined pressure threshold applied to the handpiece assembly from the medication infusion system. The cartridge holder may be designed to facilitate aspiration.
Owner:MILESTONE SCIENTIFIC INC

Surgical instrument

A surgical instrument (10) is provided that includes a handle (18) defining a longitudinal axis (20). The handle has an outer surface (22) including a plurality of longitudinal fins (24) that define a plurality of longitudinal grooves (26) therebetween. At least one of the longitudinal fins may project radially from the outer surface of the handle. A pair of the fins may project radially from the outer surface of the handle and are diametrically opposed. A pair of the fins may be opposed and disposed in a plane tangential to the outer surface of the handle. Two separate pairs of the fins can project radially from the outer surface of the handle and are diametrically disposed. The two separate pairs are offset 90° relative to the longitudinal axis. Two separate pairs of the fins can be opposed and disposed in alternate planes tangential to the outer surface of the handle.
Owner:TYCO HEALTHCARE GRP LP

Lighting device

ActiveUS20140293590A1Easily attachable to tool and detachable from toolEasy and efficient assemblyDiagnosticsLighting elementsEngineeringLight source
A cordless light attachment for a tool includes a housing that has a proximal end and a distal end, and an interior cavity that extends from the proximal end to the distal end, forming an opening extending through the housing from the proximal end to the distal end. The device receives therein a tool and removably attaches to the tool. The device has at least one light source powered by a cordless power source arranged on or within the housing.
Owner:PATHY MEDICAL LLC

Product dispensing closure with lid support

A closure adapted for use with a product dispensing container is provided. The closure includes a closing lid moveable between a first position and a second position relative to the product dispensing container. The closing lid has projections engageable with the product dispensing container to substantially fix the closing lid in the second position via continuous engagement therebetween. The closure may include a tamper indicating portion that includes a removable tearband. The closure can have a retention collar for securing the closure to the product dispensing container. A hinge may connect the retention collar with the closing lid. The hinge can elastically connect the retention collar to the closing lid such that the hinge resiliently biases the closing lid towards the first position. The projections may flexibly extend from the closing lid and are deflectable upon engagement with the product dispensing container. The product dispensing container can have an open end including a neck portion defining at least one bead disposed about at least a portion thereof. Beads may be disposed about a circumference of the neck portion and include a top bead and a middle bead, the projections being disposable between the top bead and the middle bead to substantially fix the closing lid in the second position. In the first position, the closing lid can form a substantial seal with the product dispensing container.
Owner:PARADIGM PACKAGING

Handpiece For Fluid Administration Apparatus

A handpiece assembly is provided that is adapted for use with a medication infusion system that applies pressure to the handpiece assembly for delivering medication to a body. The handpiece assembly includes a cartridge holder that is configured for disposal of a medication cartridge. A tubing is provided having a first end, which is sealed with the cartridge holder such that the cartridge holder facilitates communication between the tubing and the medication cartridge. A handpiece is sealed with a needle and the second end of the tubing so that the tubing and the needle are in communication. One of the cartridge holder, the tubing, the needle or the handpiece is configured for a selective structural failure at a predetermined pressure threshold applied to the handpiece assembly from the medication infusion system. The cartridge holder may be designed to facilitate aspiration.
Owner:MILESTONE SCIENTIFIC INC

Tympanic thermometer with ejection mechanism

InactiveUS20060120432A1Improve accuracy and safetyEasily and efficiently manufacture and assembleThermometer detailsRadiation pyrometryEngineeringBiomedical engineering
A tympanic thermometer is provided including a heat sensing probe that defines a longitudinal axis and an outer surface extending from a distal end of the tympanic thermometer. An ejection apparatus including at least one finger extends from the distal end of the tympanic thermometer and is configured for movement along the outer surface of the probe. A probe cover is mountable to the distal end of the tympanic thermometer. The probe cover defines an inner surface configured to engage the outer surface of the probe. The probe cover includes at least one longitudinal rib radially projecting from the inner surface thereof. The longitudinal rib defines a proximal face such that the at least one finger is configured to engage the proximal face. The probe cover can include a plurality of longitudinal ribs.
Owner:COVIDIEN AG

Support bracket for electrical box

A unitary support bracket facilitates secure and efficient support of an electrical box, and one or more associated conduits. The support bracket includes a central portion, and a plurality of leg portions which extend integrally therefrom. Each of the leg portions includes a downwardly deformable distal portion, which in turn each include at least one resiliently deformable tab engageable with a respective one of the conduits. By this arrangement, the efficient support of an electrical box, and one or more associated conduits, can be provided, with minimal assembly of various components required, thus facilitating convenient and efficient installation of the associated electrical system.
Owner:S P PRODS

Lighting device for attachment to a tool

ActiveUS9851060B2Easily attachable to tool and detachable from toolEasy and efficient assemblyDiagnosticsLighting elementsEngineeringMechanical engineering
A cordless light attachment for a tool includes a housing that has a proximal end and a distal end, and an interior cavity that extends from the proximal end to the distal end, forming an opening extending through the housing from the proximal end to the distal end. The device receives therein a tool and removably attaches to the tool. The device has at least one light source powered by a cordless power source arranged on or within the housing.
Owner:PATHY MEDICAL LLC
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