公开(公告)号：US20130220462A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-29

申请号：US13566386

申请日：2012-08-03

Applicant: Raymond Lareau ,  Mark Girard ,  Benjamin Bell

Inventor： Raymond Lareau ,  Mark Girard ,  Benjamin Bell

IPC: F16K15/14

CPC classification number: A61M39/24 ,  A61M2039/2426 ,  A61M2039/246 ,  F16K15/147 ,  F16K27/0209 ,  Y10T137/7881

Abstract: A valve having a first housing including a first lumen extending therethrough and a first disk-facing surface, a second housing including a second lumen extending therethrough and a second disk-facing surface, where the second housing is coupled to the first housing so that the second disk-facing surface faces the first disk-facing surface. A flexible disk has at least a portion of an outer edge of the disk extending away from a plane of a central portion of the disk, the outer edge contacting the first disk-facing surface, the disk including a slit extending therethrough which, when acted upon by a fluid pressure of at least a threshold level opens to permit fluid flow between the first and second lumens and which, when acted upon by a fluid pressure less than the threshold level, prevents fluid flow between the first and second lumens.

Abstract translation: 一种具有第一壳体的阀，所述第一壳体包括延伸穿过其中的第一内腔和第一盘对面的表面，第二壳体包括延伸穿过其中的第二腔和第二盘对面的表面，其中所述第二壳体联接到所述第一壳体， 第二面向盘的表面面向第一面向盘的表面。 柔性盘具有盘的外边缘的至少一部分远离盘的中心部分的平面延伸，外边缘接触第一面向盘的表面，盘包括延伸穿过其中的狭缝，当作用时 通过至少阈值水平的流体压力打开以允许流体在第一和第二流明之间流动，并且当由低于阈值水平的流体压力作用时，防止流体在第一和第二流明之间流动。

公开(公告)号：US08366687B2

公开(公告)日：2013-02-05

申请号：US10752257

申请日：2004-01-06

Applicant: Mark Girard ,  Todd Beaupre ,  Benjamin Bell ,  Mark Wolfson ,  Richard Nisil ,  Jeffrey J. Crowley ,  Nathan Murphy

Inventor： Mark Girard ,  Todd Beaupre ,  Benjamin Bell ,  Mark Wolfson ,  Richard Nisil ,  Jeffrey J. Crowley ,  Nathan Murphy

IPC: A61M37/00

CPC classification number: A61M39/0208 ,  A61M39/04 ,  A61M2039/0072

Abstract: An access port comprises a housing with a first opening and a self sealing septum sealing the first opening, the septum including an attachment portion for securing the septum to the housing, the attachment portion including a chamfer which, when the septum is mounted within the housing is subject to a force oriented substantially perpendicularly with respect to a plane of the outer surface, the chamfered portion redirecting a portion of the force to compress the outer surface. A septum for an access port comprises an attachment portion for abutting a septum seat of the access port and an operative surface permitting penetration by a needle and resealing itself after removal of the needle in combination with a chamfered portion providing a transition between the attachment portion and the operative surface, the chamfered portion re-directing a component of a force applied to the chamfered portion to compress the operative surface.

Abstract translation: 入口端口包括具有第一开口的壳体和密封第一开口的自密封隔膜，所述隔膜包括用于将所述隔膜固定到所述壳体的附接部分，所述附接部分包括倒角，当所述隔膜安装在所述壳体内时 受到相对于外表面的平面基本上垂直定向的力，倒角部分重定向力的一部分以压缩外表面。 用于进入端口的隔膜包括用于邻接进入口的隔膜座的附接部分和允许针穿透的操作表面，并且在移除针之后重新密封自身，该倒角部分提供在附接部分和 操作表面，倒角部分重新引导施加到倒角部分的力的分量以压缩操作表面。

公开(公告)号：US08277425B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-02

申请号：US10807590

申请日：2004-03-24

Applicant: Mark Girard ,  Benjamin Bell ,  Todd Beaupre

Inventor： Mark Girard ,  Benjamin Bell ,  Todd Beaupre

IPC: A61M31/00 ,  A61M37/00

CPC classification number: A61M39/0208 ,  A61M39/045 ,  A61M39/12 ,  A61M2039/0211

Abstract: A port for subcutaneous implantation, comprising a housing including first and second wells formed therein and a substantially F-shaped flow element including first and second lumens extending therethrough wherein, when in an operative configuration the F-shaped flow element is coupled to the housing with a proximal end of each of the lumens in fluid communication with a respective one of the first and second wells for receiving fluid therefrom, and wherein distal ends of each of the lumens form outlets, each outlet being coupleable to a lumen of a medical catheter, the F-shaped flow element including first and second arms extending from a trunk with the first lumen extending through the first arm to the trunk and the second lumen extending through the second arm to the trunk, the first and second lumens being separated from one another within the trunk.

Abstract translation: 一种用于皮下植入的端口，包括壳体，其包括形成在其中的第一和第二阱以及包括延伸穿过其中的第一和第二腔的基本上F形的流动元件，其中当处于可操作构造时，F形流动元件与 每个腔的近端与第一和第二孔中的相应一个流体连通，用于从其中接收流体，并且其中每个腔的远端形成出口，每个出口可耦合到医疗导管的内腔， 所述F形流动元件包括从所述躯干延伸的所述第一和第二臂，所述第一腔经由所述第一臂延伸到所述躯干，所述第二腔经由所述第二臂延伸至所述躯干，所述第一和第二腔相互分离 在树干内。

公开(公告)号：US20160038657A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-11

申请号：US14886969

申请日：2015-10-19

Applicant: Raymond Lareau ,  Benjamin Bell

Inventor： Raymond Lareau ,  Benjamin Bell

IPC: A61M1/00 ,  A61L29/06 ,  B29C47/00 ,  A61M25/00

CPC classification number: A61M1/008 ,  A61L29/06 ,  A61L29/085 ,  A61M1/3659 ,  A61M1/3673 ,  A61M2025/0046 ,  A61M2039/0258 ,  A61M2039/0273 ,  A61M2039/064 ,  A61M2205/0238 ,  A61M2207/00 ,  A61M2210/12 ,  B29C48/0022 ,  B29C48/09 ,  B29C2793/0036 ,  B29K2027/12 ,  B29K2083/00 ,  B29L2031/7542 ,  B29L2031/7548 ,  C08L83/04 ,  C08L27/12

Abstract: Improved medical devices having anti-thrombogenic and anti-adherent surface modifiers for improved medical device performance and patient outcomes are provided. In certain embodiments, the medical devices are at least partially manufactured using an admixture of a base polymer and surface modifying fluoropolymer additives. In certain embodiments, the medical devices are vascular access devices, vascular access accessories, peripheral vascular devices, or components of these devices.

Abstract translation: 提供了具有抗血栓形成和抗附着表面改性剂的改进的医疗装置，用于改善医疗器械性能和患者结果。 在某些实施方案中，使用基础聚合物和表面改性含氟聚合物添加剂的混合物至少部分地制造医疗装置。 在某些实施例中，医疗装置是血管通路装置，血管通路附件，外围血管装置或这些装置的部件。

公开(公告)号：US20070282308A1

公开(公告)日：2007-12-06

申请号：US11442908

申请日：2006-05-30

Applicant: Benjamin Bell

Inventor： Benjamin Bell

IPC: A61M31/00 ,  A61M39/02 ,  A61M37/00 ,  A61M25/16 ,  A61M25/18

CPC classification number: A61M39/0208 ,  A61M39/04 ,  A61M2039/0072

Abstract: An access port for a catheter, comprises a housing including a needle opening extending to a fluid chamber defined within the housing and a self sealing septum mounted within the needle opening and engaging an interior perimeter of the needle opening and a compression element disposed between the septum and the housing directing a radially inward compressive force to the septum.

Abstract translation: 用于导管的进入口包括壳体，该壳体包括延伸到限定在所述壳体内的流体室的针开口和安装在所述针开口内并与所述针开口的内周边接合的自密封隔膜，以及设置在所述隔膜之间的压缩元件 并且壳体将径向向内的压缩力引导到隔膜。

公开(公告)号：US09789229B1

公开(公告)日：2017-10-17

申请号：US14215145

申请日：2014-03-17

Applicant: Raymond Lareau ,  Benjamin Bell ,  Jeannette Ho ,  J. Paul Santerre

Inventor： Raymond Lareau ,  Benjamin Bell ,  Jeannette Ho ,  J. Paul Santerre

IPC: A61L29/04 ,  C08G18/10 ,  C08G18/48 ,  C08L75/04 ,  C08G18/73 ,  A61L29/12 ,  A61L29/18 ,  A61L29/14 ,  A61M25/00 ,  A61L33/06

CPC classification number: A61L29/126 ,  A61L29/049 ,  A61L29/14 ,  A61L29/18 ,  A61L33/062 ,  A61L2300/802 ,  A61M25/0017 ,  C08L75/04

Abstract: A venous access catheter shaft and method of using and manufacturing such a catheter is provided. In one aspect of the invention, a catheter is provided comprising a base polymer having a Shore A durometer of 85A or lower, with 2.0% percent by weight of surface modifier, and a radiopaque filler comprising between 20-40 percentage by weight. In another aspect of the invention, a method reducing thrombus accumulation on a venous access catheter is provided wherein the catheter surface's resistance to thrombus formation is enhanced during indwell time by lowering the durometer rating of the base polymer of the catheter without increasing the amount of surface modifier additive. In another aspect of the invention, a method of manufacturing a catheter shaft is provided, wherein the shaft is formed comprising a base polymer having a Shore A durometer of 85A or lower, with 2.0% percent by weight of surface modifier, and a radiopaque filler comprising 30% by weight barium sulfate, and optionally a colorant of 0.2% weight.

公开(公告)号：US09447892B2

公开(公告)日：2016-09-20

申请号：US13566386

申请日：2012-08-03

Applicant: Raymond Lareau ,  Mark Girard ,  Benjamin Bell

Inventor： Raymond Lareau ,  Mark Girard ,  Benjamin Bell

IPC: A61M39/24 ,  F16K15/14

CPC classification number: A61M39/24 ,  A61M2039/2426 ,  A61M2039/246 ,  F16K15/147 ,  F16K27/0209 ,  Y10T137/7881

Abstract: A valve having a first housing including a first lumen extending therethrough and a first disk-facing surface, a second housing including a second lumen extending therethrough and a second disk-facing surface, where the second housing is coupled to the first housing so that the second disk-facing surface faces the first disk-facing surface. A flexible disk has at least a portion of an outer edge of the disk extending away from a plane of a central portion of the disk, the outer edge contacting the first disk-facing surface, the disk including a slit extending therethrough which, when acted upon by a fluid pressure of at least a threshold level opens to permit fluid flow between the first and second lumens and which, when acted upon by a fluid pressure less than the threshold level, prevents fluid flow between the first and second lumens.

Abstract translation: 一种具有第一壳体的阀，所述第一壳体包括延伸穿过其中的第一内腔和第一盘对面的表面，第二壳体包括延伸穿过其中的第二腔和第二盘对面的表面，其中所述第二壳体联接到所述第一壳体， 第二面向盘的表面面向第一面向盘的表面。 柔性盘具有盘的外边缘的至少一部分远离盘的中心部分的平面延伸，外边缘接触第一面向盘的表面，盘包括延伸穿过其中的狭缝，当作用时 通过至少阈值水平的流体压力打开以允许流体在第一和第二流明之间流动，并且当由低于阈值水平的流体压力作用时，防止流体在第一和第二流明之间流动。

公开(公告)号：US08603070B1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-10

申请号：US13950592

申请日：2013-07-25

Applicant: Raymond Lareau ,  Benjamin Bell ,  J. Paul Santerre ,  Jeannette Ho

Inventor： Raymond Lareau ,  Benjamin Bell ,  J. Paul Santerre ,  Jeannette Ho

IPC: A61M25/098

CPC classification number: A61L29/041 ,  A61L29/049 ,  A61L29/14 ,  A61L29/18 ,  A61L33/062 ,  A61L33/064 ,  A61L2300/802 ,  A61M25/0017 ,  A61M25/0021 ,  A61M2025/0056 ,  C08L75/04 ,  C08L27/12

Abstract: The present invention provides catheter compositions that provide anti-thrombogenic properties while not adversely impacting mechanical properties. All embodiments of the present invention comprise a catheter that comprises a fluoropolymer additive with specific compositions and/or purity levels.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了提供抗血栓形成性质而不会不利地影响机械性能的导管组合物。 本发明的所有实施方案包括导管，其包含具有特定组成和/或纯度水平的含氟聚合物添加剂。

公开(公告)号：US08257321B2

公开(公告)日：2012-09-04

申请号：US12124589

申请日：2008-05-21

Applicant: Raymond Lareau ,  Mark Girard ,  Benjamin Bell

Inventor： Raymond Lareau ,  Mark Girard ,  Benjamin Bell

IPC: A61M5/00 ,  A61M39/02 ,  A61M5/178

CPC classification number: A61M39/24 ,  A61M2039/2426 ,  A61M2039/246 ,  F16K15/147 ,  F16K27/0209 ,  Y10T137/7881

Abstract: A valve comprises a first housing including a first lumen extending therethrough and defining a first disk-facing surface and a second housing including a second lumen extending therethrough and defining a second disk-facing surface, the second housing being mated to the first housing so that the second disk-facing surface faces the first disk-facing surface in combination with a flexible disk gripped between gripping portions of the first and second disk-facing surfaces, the disk including a slit extending therethrough which, when acted upon by a fluid pressure of at least a predetermined threshold level opens to permit fluid flow between the first and second lumens and which, when acted upon by a fluid pressure less than the threshold level remains sealed preventing fluid flow between the first and second lumens and a relief well between opposing portions of the first and second housings radially outside the gripping portions, a width of the relief well exceeding a width of a radially outer portion of the flexible disk so that the radially outer portion of the disk is free to move therewithin.

Abstract translation: 阀包括第一壳体，所述第一壳体包括延伸穿过其中并限定第一面向盘表面的第一腔和包括延伸穿过其中并限定第二盘对面的第二腔的第二壳体，所述第二壳体配合到第一壳体，使得 第二面向盘的表面面向第一盘对面的表面，其与夹在第一和第二盘对面的表面的夹持部分之间的柔性盘组合，盘包括延伸穿过其中的狭缝，当狭缝通过其中的流体压力 至少预定的阈值水平打开以允许流体在第一和第二内腔之间流动，并且当被低于阈值水平的流体压力作用时，其保持密封，防止第一和第二流明之间的流体流动和相对部分之间的浮雕井 所述第一和第二壳体在所述夹持部分的径向外侧，所述浮雕井的宽度超过径向宽度 以使得盘的径向外部自由地在其中移动。

公开(公告)号：US20110281345A1

公开(公告)日：2011-11-17

申请号：US13146441

申请日：2010-02-04

Applicant: Benjamin Bell

Inventor： Benjamin Bell

IPC: C12M1/00

CPC classification number: C05F17/0205 ,  A01K67/0332 ,  C05F17/0009 ,  Y02P20/145 ,  Y02W30/43

Abstract: An apparatus for the treatment of organic matter with worms, includes a receptacle with a side wall at least a portion of which is downwardly tapering to facilitate compression of organic matter as organic matter is processed, an upper entry aperture for loading the receptacle with the organic matter and worms, a lower discharge aperture for discharging compressed material including castings and organic matter, and a base lid adapted to releasably close the discharge aperture and to permit removal of the compressed material from the receptacle.

Abstract translation: 一种用于处理具有蠕虫的有机物的装置，包括具有侧壁的容器，所述侧壁的至少一部分向下渐缩以促进有机物质被加工时的有机物的压缩，用于将容器与有机物加载的上入口孔 物质和蠕虫，用于排出包括铸件和有机物质在内的压缩材料的较低排放孔，以及适于可释放地封闭排放孔并允许从容器移除压缩材料的底盖。