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Comic actor Danny Kaye received patent D166,807 for the co-design of "Blowout Toy or the Like". It's similar to one of those toys that unravels when you blow into at a birthday party except Kaye's has three blowouts going in different directions, not just one.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8142418 | Automatic shut-off connector for enteral feeding devices An in-line connector for use in an enteral feeding system includes a first component connectable to a first feeding device of the feeding system, and a second component connectable to a second feeding device of the feeding system. A releasable coupling is configured... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8105315 | Break-away hemostasis hub A breakaway hemostasis hub for a catheter or introducer sheath includes a splittable or separable housing, a seal within the housing, an actuator partially slidably disposed within the housing, a pair of spring retainer members in the housing each adapted to receive... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8066692 | Medical male luer connector with increased closing volume 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... | 11/29/2011 |
| 7993327 | Multi-slit high flow valve A valve may include (a) a housing defining a valve lumen adapted for fluid connection with a lumen of a catheter; (b) a substantially conical valve member coupled to the housing and extending across the valve lumen to control flow therethrough; (c) a plurality of sl... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7993328 | Self-sealing male luer connector with multiple seals A self-sealing male Luer connector attaches to any standard female Luer valve to open a flow channel between the two. The self-sealing male Luer connector includes a rigid housing having a distal end with a rigid male Luer connector and a proximal end at which a pro... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7758566 | Valve assembly 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... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7727225 | Coaxial catheter systems for transference of medium A method, technique and system is disclosed for the delivery of therapeutic agents and/or into the bulk brain tissues and other parts, tissues and organs of the body, including vasculature. A novel form of coaxial catheter provides a means for implanting an outer tu... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7645274 | Self-sealing male luer connector with multiple seats A self-sealing male Luer connector attaches to any standard female Luer valve to open a flow channel between the two. The self-sealing male Luer connector includes a rigid housing having a distal end with a rigid male Luer connector and a proximal end at which a pro... | 01/12/2010 |
| 7625366 | Flush catheter with flow directing sheath A flush catheter is provided which is configured to be introduced into an orifice to create a flush zone therein. The flush catheter includes a catheter body having an inner cavity, the inner cavity being configured to communicate with a source of flush solution, on... | 12/01/2009 |
| 7413564 | Slit valve catheters An external surface of a catheter body includes a pressure responsive slit formed in an indentation wherein a wall thickness of the catheter body within the indentation is less than a wall thickness of a major portion of the catheter body. Material exits a lumen of ... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7396351 | Device and method for the delivery of viscous fluids in the body An apparatus and method for delivering a viscous liquid therapeutic material fluid through a lumen in a catheter that selectively narrows the lumen at a plurality of axial locations along the lumen. ... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7357792 | Positive push medical valve with internal seal A medical valve having an open mode to permit fluid flow and a closed mode to prevent fluid flow has a body and a valving element within the interior of the body. The body also has a valving element within its interior, and a proximal port and a distal port. The val... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7351233 | Subcutaneous vascular access port, needle and kit, and methods of using same A surgically implantable access port has a main port body with an internal chamber formed therein, and an outlet tube connected to the main port body. The internal chamber is configured to readily receive a guide wire therein, and to passively direct the tip of a gu... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7347853 | Catheter with removable extension Catheter valve assemblies and methods for connecting catheters and/or providing fluid access to catheters. In one variation, a device comprises a catheter valve assembly and an extension leg unit. The extension leg unit includes lumen inserts for engaging valves pos... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7335182 | Valved connector with closure operated by axial movement of the valve A valved connector apparatus is described having an integral opening and closing system operated by axial movement of the valve. The body of the valved connector apparatus is in a Y-shaped configuration with a main channel and a lateral channel branching off of the ... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7329249 | Needleless Luer activated medical connector A medical fluid flowline connector comprised of axially aligned relatively rotatable male and female Luer parts and an axially compressible elastomeric seal therebetween. An elastomeric stopper may be provided in the female Luer, the stopper having a swabbable end u... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7326196 | Catheter assemblies for controlled movement of fluid A catheter assembly for infusion or aspiration of an internal body site includes a catheter comprised of a tubular sidewall extending between a proximal end and an opposing distal end, the sidewall bounding a lumen. At least one port is formed on the catheter so as ... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7294122 | Transfer needle A transfer needle comprises: a liquid-specific member; and a medicament-specific member to be separably connected or joined to the liquid-specific member in a liquid-tight state. The liquid-specific member comprises: a liquid-specific hollow needle projecting toward... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7270647 | Apparatus for vacuum-assisted irrigation and drainage of a body cavity A system and method to administer a liquid agent into a body cavity of a patient is provided. One exemplary system comprises a lumen disposed into an airway of the patient and a valve assembly coupled to the lumen. The valve assembly comprises a body portion, a firs... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7263997 | Respiratory apparatus having an instrument introduction section and manifold A respiratory apparatus includes an instrument introduction section that is used for introducing an instrument into an artificial airway of a patient. The instrument introduction section has a distal end and proximal end with an opening which allows for insertion of... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7252652 | Valved catheters including high flow rate catheters A pressure activated two-way slit valve assembly is designed to be used in combination with, but not limited to, a high flow rate catheter to prevent accidental ingestion of air or loss of blood if the closure cap comes off during non-use of the catheter. In additio... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7244249 | Needle-free medical connector with expandable valve mechanism and method of fluid flow control A needle-free medical connector includes a housing with a first port and a second port. The connector also includes a piston element defining a fluid passageway between the first and second ports. The piston element is movable between flow and non-flow positions. Th... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7241286 | Flush catheter with flow directing sheath A flush catheter is provided which is configured to be introduced into an orifice to create a flush zone therein. The flush catheter includes a catheter body having an inner cavity, the inner cavity being configured to communicate with a source of flush solution, on... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7235067 | Sleeve valve catheters A catheter body includes an exit port over which a pressure responsive sleeve is formed that allows material to exit a lumen of the catheter body at a given pressure. In one embodiment, a surface of the sleeve is approximately flush with a surface of the catheter bo... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7232426 | Clip assembly part for use with an adapter to the proximal end of a peg tube Clip assembly part (3) for use with an adapter to the proximal end of a PEG tube. The clip assembly part (3) is configured as a loose spacer part for the external retaining part of the adapter and comprises elements (14, 15) for fixing the PEG t... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7223263 | Catheter A catheter constituted of a single-pipe tube, and provided with a tip end portion (10) implanted in an abdominal cavity and a projection portion (12) projecting outward from the outer wall of the abdomen. A pair of cuffs (16, 18) are attached to... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7211074 | 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... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7206642 | Implantable lead with improved stylet lumen An implantable lead for a medical device with an improved stylet lumen reduces the potential for damage to a stylet and seals the lead proximal end. The implantable lead comprises a lead body having a distal end and a proximal end, a stylet lumen, at least two condu... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7195016 | Transtracheal oxygen stent An apparatus and method for implanting a surgical apparatus including a first flange having an opening, a second flange having an opening, and a shaft having a lumen connecting the first and second flange openings. The surgical apparatus is inserted into a stoma for... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7195615 | System for providing a medical device with anti-microbial properties A system for providing medical device with anti-microbial properties to prevent infections. The system includes a medical device having a portion for insertion into the body of a patient, a lumen, and a substrate comprising an anti-microbial agent to be inserted int... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7192433 | Locking vascular introducer assembly with adjustable hemostatic seal A vascular introducer assembly is disclosed that includes a dilator, a sheath having an axial lumen for accommodating the dilator, a locking collar for securing the dilator and the sheath to one another and an adjustable hemostatic seal for preventing fluid egress f... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7191782 | Respiratory suction catheter apparatus configured for releasable attachment with an artificial airway structure A respiratory suction catheter apparatus includes a suction catheter that has a tubular portion with a distal end. The suction catheter may be adapted for removing fluids from a patient by insertion of the tubular portion into an artificial airway of the patient and... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7175606 | Disposable medical fluid unit having rigid frame A method, system and apparatus for performing peritoneal dialysis are provided. To this end, in part, a frame of a disposable unit for a medical fluid system is provided. The frame includes a body having a pair of opposing sides and defining a space between the side... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7172571 | Apparatus and method for retrograde placement of sagittal sinus drainage catheter A method of inserting a drainage catheter into a sagittal sinus having blood flow from an upstream to a downstream direction. A burr hole is created, if necessary, in the cranium of the patient proximate the sagittal sinus. A distal end of a catheter is inserted thr... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7147620 | Adapter for a PEG probe An adapter is connected to a probe tube of an already installed PEG probe, cut off above the abdominal wall of the patient. The adapter comprises a retaining member, supported by the abdominal wall, structure for fixing the proximal end of the PEG probe and structur... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7144365 | Implantable heart assist system and method of applying same An extracardiac pumping for supplementing the circulation of blood, including the cardiac output, in a patient without any component thereof being connected to the patient's heart, and method of using same. One embodiment of the extracardiac system comprises a pump ... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7118560 | Needleless Luer activated medical connector A medical fluid flowline connector comprised of axially aligned relatively rotatable male and female Luer parts and an axially compressible elastomeric seal therebetween includes an elastomeric stopper in the female Luer, the stopper having a swabbable end urged out... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7101353 | Splittable medical valve A hemostatic valve couples to a sheath proximal hub having an inside and an outside surface. The hemostatic valve has a valve body having a proximal porting and end, and a distal portion and end. A passageway extends longitudinally through the valve body between the... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7070589 | Sterility-maintaining connection system for medical systems and use thereof A connection system including at least a male connecting element and a female connecting element which can be connected to each other, as well as the male connecting element and the female connecting element. The location of contact of the two connecting elements is... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7066917 | Oral gastric lavage kit with matched aspiration stream apertures A kit includes all the materials necessary for oral gastric lavage in a single pouch. The components, many of which are common hospital supplies, may thus be pre-selected to work together in critical applications and to resist clogging. ... | 06/27/2006 |
