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Aaron James Thomas, Logan, UT US
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20150033370 | MODEL AND METHOD FOR A TRANSGENIC BOVIDAE EXPRESSING CARDIAC FIBROSIS AND ASSOCIATED PATHOLOGY - Herein provided are a model and method for a transgenic a bovidae having an TGF-β1 gene inserted into the bovidae genome and capable of expressing higher than normal levels of TGF-β1 in cardiac muscle. | 01-29-2015 |
Amy Thomas, Logan, UT US
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20100306013 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SCHEDULING A MEDICAL SERVICE - A method for scheduling a medical service employing at least one computer system is described. A request for a medical service is received at the computer system. The medical service is scheduled for a requested date. At least one nonpayment exposure factor is analyzed to determine whether providing the medical service involves a nonpayment exposure to a medical service provider. The medical service may then be rescheduled for a date after the requested date if the analysis indicates nonpayment exposure to the medical service provider. | 12-02-2010 |
Andrew Jack Thomas, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20130079128 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF GAMIFICATION OF REAL-LIFE EVENTS - There is a system and method for gamification of real-life events over a computerized network. The system includes an observer module configured to generate real-life data in response to observation of a real-life event. The system includes an interface engine module configured to operate an ongoing computerized game that includes game objects. The system includes an implementation module configured to receive an implementation instruction and automatically effect a real-world occurrence associated with the implementation instruction. The system includes a control module, including a processor, configured to convert real-life data from the observer module into a game object, provide the created game object to the interface engine module for injection into an ongoing computer game, and convert a player interaction into an implementation instruction and provide the same to the implementation module. The system includes a player module configured to permit a player to play the ongoing game. | 03-28-2013 |
20140335955 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF GAMIFICATION OF REAL-LIFE EVENTS - There is a system and method for gamification of real-life events over a computerized network. The system includes an observer module configured to generate real-life data in response to observation of a real-life event. The system includes an interface engine module configured to operate an ongoing computerized game that includes game objects. The system includes an implementation module configured to receive an implementation instruction and automatically effect a real-world occurrence associated with the implementation instruction. The system includes a control module, including a processor, configured to convert real-life data from the observer module into a game object, provide the created game object to the interface engine module for injection into an ongoing computer game, and convert a player interaction into an implementation instruction and provide the same to the implementation module. The system includes a player module configured to permit a player to play the ongoing game. | 11-13-2014 |
Annalisa Thomas, Alpine, UT US
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20140082847 | CHANGING PAD COVER AND PAD COVER TOPPER SECURABLE TO EACH OTHER WITH HOOK AND LOOP FASTENER MATERIAL - An infant changing pad cover and a changing pad cover topper securable to each other with hook and loop fastener material are provided. Though specifically designed for use with a two-sided infant changing pad, both items can also be used with a four-sided pad, though fit may suffer. Either hook or loop fastener material is sewn to the pad in strips. Strips of the opposite fastener material (hook or loop) are sewn to the lower surface of the pad cover topper in a direction transverse to those sewn to the pad cover. The pad cover can be sewn much like a fitted bottom sheet, or it can completely envelope the changing pad and have a one-end opening that can be closed with either a zipper or hook and loop fasteners. The pad cover topper is easily removable from the changing pad cover for hand or machine washing. | 03-27-2014 |
Ben Thomas, Heber, UT US
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20140304582 | MOBILE REPORTS - A mobile data analysis system is provided that enables mobile device location tracking, secure messaging, and real-time sharing of intelligence information, among other features. In one embodiment, a mobile data analysis system includes functionality for generating mobile reports. In this context, a mobile report represents information collected by a mobile device user and provided as input to a report form displayed by an associated mobile device. The collected information may, for example, include information relating to an activity or event, information relating to a particular person, entity, or location, or any combination thereof. A mobile report may be based on a report template. A report template defines one or more data fields and other property information to be included in a mobile report based on the report template. A mobile report may be sent to a server that generates one or more data objects, and one or more data object links between the data objects, based on input data contained in a mobile report. | 10-09-2014 |
Brenda Marie Thomas, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20110118751 | Integrated Surgical Cutting System - Integrated surgical systems and methods for using same are provided that can receive scanned images and produce a three dimensional model from the images. Based at least in pan on the three dimensional model, a processor generates code defining an optimized tool path, which is sent to a surgical machining system that can machine the desired portion of the patient. In one exemplary aspect, the integrated system operates in a clearly defined and pre-programmed manner with no necessity for in-situ sensory or guidance feedback. | 05-19-2011 |
20120247642 | RAPID PROTOTYPING OF MICRO-STRUCTURES USING A CUTTING PLOTTER - A method for making a microstructure includes: providing a film ( | 10-04-2012 |
Charles L. Thomas, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20090099534 | 3D fabrication of needle tip geometry and knife blade - The present invention provides a method for creating a beveled needle or a blade. The method employs a side wall surface of an angled post as a base to control beveled tip geometry. The invention provides needles, microneedle arrays, blades and microblade arrays with sufficient sharpness and toughness. | 04-16-2009 |
20110118751 | Integrated Surgical Cutting System - Integrated surgical systems and methods for using same are provided that can receive scanned images and produce a three dimensional model from the images. Based at least in pan on the three dimensional model, a processor generates code defining an optimized tool path, which is sent to a surgical machining system that can machine the desired portion of the patient. In one exemplary aspect, the integrated system operates in a clearly defined and pre-programmed manner with no necessity for in-situ sensory or guidance feedback. | 05-19-2011 |
20130184609 | 3D FABRICATION OF NEEDLE TIP GEOMETRY AND KNIFE BLADE - The present invention provides a method for creating a beveled needle or a blade. The method employs a side wall surface of an angled post as a base to control beveled tip geometry. The invention provides needles, microneedle arrays, blades and microblade arrays with sufficient sharpness and toughness. | 07-18-2013 |
20150157413 | INTEGRATED SURGICAL CUTTING SYSTEM - Integrated surgical systems and methods for using same are provided that can receive scanned images and produce a three dimensional model from the images. Based at least in part on the three dimensional model, a processor generates code defining an optimized tool path, which is sent to a surgical machining system that can machine the desired portion of the patient. In one exemplary aspect, the integrated system operates in a clearly defined and pre-programmed manner with no necessity for in-situ sensory or guidance feedback. | 06-11-2015 |
Cory Thomas, Pleasant Grove, UT US
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20150067961 | FRAMELESS SHOWER IMPLEMENT HAVING GROOVED SURFACING - A shower pan installation kit is disclosed comprising a hexahedrial polymeric curb and a tray having one or more graded or concave panels defining a recess for a drain. The inward surface of the curb is recessed inward and upward. This recess, or groove, is for receiving a waterproof membrane overlaid and overlapping the tray for improvement of the waterproof barrier underlaying the shower pan constructed above the kit. | 03-12-2015 |
Dale Thomas, Riverton, UT US
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20130048041 | STANDING ASSIST DEVICE AND SYSTEM - A standing assist device is disclosed and described. The device can include a base portion to fixedly mount to a support surface. The device can also include a first handle portion coupled to the base portion and disposed at least partially in a first vertical plane. Additionally, the device can include a second handle portion coupled to the base portion and disposed at least partially in a second vertical plane that is non-coplanar with the first vertical plane, the second handle portion having a lateral extension portion to extend toward a seating location of a user. | 02-28-2013 |
Desmond R. Thomas, Perry, UT US
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20150209849 | Vehicle Anchoring Apparatus and Method of Use - The present invention is a vehicle anchoring apparatus having a first vice assembly and a second vice assembly and is adapted to anchor the frame of a discrete frame vehicle, the pinch weld of a pinch-welded unibody vehicle, or simultaneously both the discrete frame and the pinch weld of a hybrid structure vehicle. The vehicle anchoring apparatus is adapted such that the need to perform a “take down” or setup of an anchoring apparatus that is otherwise required in order to switch from securing a discrete frame of a body-on-frame vehicle to securing a unibody vehicle is eliminated. | 07-30-2015 |
Devin K. Thomas, Paradise, UT US
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20080307742 | Construction Fastener - Embodiments of the present invention include a construction fastener configured to secure a utility box in a specified position within a wall. The construction fastener includes a front portion, a center portion, and an end portion. The end portion and center portion of the fastener are inserted through the utility box, with part of the end portion extending beyond the back surface of the utility box. The front portion thus rests across a front surface of the utility box. The end portion is secured against the back surface of the utility box and the position of the utility box within the wall is maintained. | 12-18-2008 |
Donald J. Thomas, Tooele, UT US
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20090173692 | WATER TREATMENT PROCESS FOR OILFIELD PRODUCED WATER - The invention relates to a method and system for treating an aqueous liquid containing dissolved minerals and dissolved hydrocarbons. Method steps and apparatus for treating a waste water feed stream are disclosed which utilize a warm lime softening system in fluid communication with the waste water feed stream, wherein sludge from the warm lime softening system is recycled to improve lime utilization and enhance silica and boron removal without the addition of an external source of magnesium. In addition, a microfiltration system and/or an air stripper system may be used in fluid communication with at least one reverse osmosis system to produce a treatment water that meets state and federal guidelines for surface discharge. | 07-09-2009 |
20140151300 | WATER TREATMENT PROCESS FOR HIGH SALINITY PRODUCED WATER - Processes and systems for treating high salinity aqueous liquids containing dissolved minerals, suspended solids, colloidal solids, free oil and grease, dissolved organics, and dissolved hydrocarbons. The liquid is passed into an electrocoagulation system in fluid communication with a solids removal clarifier, pressurized ultrafiltration system, the draw side of forward osmosis, and a dilute draw water reverse osmosis system. Impaired water with high sulfate content is used as a source of deionized water for dilution of the forward osmosis draw solution. After concentration, the forward osmosis feed solution is further treated by lime soda softening and sludge from the softening system may be recycled to increase hardness precipitation and silica removal, the outfall from which may be treated by a separate ultrafiltration system and a feed water reverse osmosis system. Concentrate from the feed water reverse osmosis system can be treated to offer a zero liquid or near zero liquid discharge. | 06-05-2014 |
Gayle Thomas, Riverton, UT US
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20140166215 | Magnetic Window Valance - A magnetic window valance is disclosed. The magnetic window valance can include a sheet of ferromagnetic material, and a decorative layer disposed about the sheet of ferromagnetic material. The magnetic window valance can also include a curtain rod coupling portion extending in a first direction from the decorative layer, and a tab extending in a second direction from the decorative layer and supporting a magnet configured to couple with a proximal magnetic window valance. | 06-19-2014 |
George L. Thomas, Sandy, UT US
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20140068627 | DYNAMIC RESOURCE SCHEDULING - Embodiments of the invention relate to a system and method for dynamically scheduling resources using policies to self-optimize resource workloads in a data center. The object of the invention is to allocate resources in the data center dynamically corresponding to a set of policies that are configured by an administrator. Operational parametrics that correlate to the cost of ownership of the data center are monitored and compared to the set of policies configured by the administrator. When the operational parametrics approach or exceed levels that correspond to the set of policies, workloads in the data center are adjusted with the goal of minimizing the cost of ownership of the data center. Such parametrics include yet are not limited to those that relate to resiliency, power balancing, power consumption, power management, error rate, maintenance, and performance. | 03-06-2014 |
Gilbert Thomas, Clearfield, UT US
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20120209875 | System and methods for searching and producing a conglomeration of real estate descriptions in a common format - Disclosed herein are: systems capable of searching, receiving and conglomerating the data from real estate databases of varying formats, and translating that received into a common format; execution of pre-defined translation rules referencing data tags used within the system or the originating databases; rules constructed in a simple, hierarchical or a class-based structure whereby one rule depends upon the output of another rule for its input; data sources prioritized or merged where the same property-related information is presented in more than one source; map definitions containing rule sets crafted for a particular use, such as for a particular consumer or user; such systems used in the course of real estate appraisals, in property search reports, extending across databases of differing formats. Detailed information on various example embodiments of the inventions are provided in the Detailed Description below, and the inventions are defined by the appended claims. | 08-16-2012 |
Gilbert Allan Thomas, Clearfield, UT US
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20120209829 | Systems and methods for searching for and translating real estate descriptions from diverse sources utilizing an operator-based product definition - Disclosed herein are: systems capable of searching, receiving and conglomerating the data from real estate databases of varying formats, and translating that received into a common format; execution of pre-defined translation rules referencing data tags used within the system or the originating databases; rules constructed in a simple, hierarchical or a class-based structure whereby one rule depends upon the output of another rule for its input; data sources prioritized or merged where the same property-related information is presented in more than one source; map definitions containing rule sets crafted for a particular use, such as for a particular consumer or user; such systems used in the course of real estate appraisals, in property search reports, extending across databases of differing formats. Detailed information on various example embodiments of the inventions are provided in the Detailed Description below, and the inventions are defined by the appended claims. | 08-16-2012 |
20120209837 | Systems and methods for searching, prioritizing between, and producing a conglomerating of real estate descriptions in a common format - Disclosed herein are: systems capable of searching, receiving and conglomerating the data from real estate databases of varying formats, and translating that received into a common format; execution of pre-defined translation rules referencing data tags used within the system or the originating databases; rules constructed in a simple, hierarchical or a class-based structure whereby one rule depends upon the output of another rule for its input; data sources prioritized or merged where the same property-related information is presented in more than one source; map definitions containing rule sets crafted for a particular use, such as for a particular consumer or user; such systems used in the course of real estate appraisals, in property search reports, extending across databases of differing formats. Detailed information on various example embodiments of the inventions are provided in the Detailed Description below, and the inventions are defined by the appended claims. | 08-16-2012 |
20120209876 | Systems and methods for searching for and translating real estate descriptions from diverse sources utilizing a consumer-based product definition - Disclosed herein are: systems capable of searching, receiving and conglomerating the data from real estate databases of varying formats, and translating that received into a common format; execution of pre-defined translation rules referencing data tags used within the system or the originating databases; rules constructed in a simple, heirarchical or a class-based structure whereby one rule depends upon the output of another rule for its input; data sources prioritized or merged where the same property-related information is presented in more than one source; map definitions containing rule sets crafted for a particular use, such as for a particular consumer or user; such systems used in the course of real estate appraisals, in property search reports, extending across databases of differing formats. Detailed information on various example embodiments of the inventions are provided in the Detailed Description below, and the inventions are defined by the appended claims. | 08-16-2012 |
Jason Thomas, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20110179106 | VIRTUAL USER INTERFACE - Methods and apparatus are described that enable user interface virtualization for any of a wide variety of applications and computing environments. | 07-21-2011 |
Jason Thomas, Murray, UT US
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20100269135 | VIRTUAL DESKTOP SERVICES - Methods and apparatus are described for providing access to arbitrary applications via an interactive television service using a pool of remote virtual desktops. | 10-21-2010 |
20140250460 | VIRTUAL DESKTOP SERVICES - Methods and apparatus are described for providing access to arbitrary applications via an interactive television service using a pool of remote virtual desktops. | 09-04-2014 |
Jeffrey G. Thomas, Draper, UT US
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20140263612 | SYSTEM COMPONENT INSTALLATION - A computer-implemented method for installing a component within a system is described. In one embodiment, component information is identified via a component code on a component. User input is received that includes additional component information. A component associated with the component code is activated in a system based on the component information and the additional component information. | 09-18-2014 |
20140266593 | GARAGE DOOR STATUS AND CONTROL VIA A SECURITY SYSTEM - Methods, systems, and devices are described that are directed to status and control of a garage door system via an alarm system controller. A garage door system may include one or more garage doors and at least one sensor configured to sense data indicative of a status of a garage door of the one or more garage doors. The at least one sensor may further be configured to convey the sensed data to an alarm system controller. | 09-18-2014 |
20140266681 | DYNAMIC LINKING OF SECURITY SYSTEMS - The present disclosure relates to methods, systems, and apparatuses for dynamically linking a first security system and a second security system. A method may include selectively linking a first security system and a second security system based on one or more link conditions. The method may further include receiving one or more first sensor event messages from the first security system and sending at least a portion of the one or more first sensor event messages to the second security system. The method may also include receiving one or more second sensor event messages from the second security system, and sending at least a portion of the one or more second sensor event messages to the first security system. In one aspect, the method may include selectively de-linking the first security system and the second security system based on one or more de-link conditions. | 09-18-2014 |
20140266717 | METHODS FOR PROVIDING NOTIFICATIONS FOR FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS IN RESPONSE TO EVENTS DETECTED BY AN AUTOMATION SYSTEM, AND SYSTEMS AND DEVICES RELATED THERETO - An automation system may include a control panel monitoring one more automation system components. When an event is detected at an automation system component, the control panel may automatically access a local or remote data source and identify procedures to be implemented in response to the event. The procedures may include follow-up actions and procedures specific to a particular dealer of the automation system. Dealer-specific procedures may then be displayed or otherwise communicated by the control panel to alert the user of what actions to take or to expect. | 09-18-2014 |
20140266762 | SECURITY SYSTEM WITH EARTHQUAKE DETECTION - The present disclosure relates to approaches for detecting and monitoring for earthquakes using a control unit of a security system. A security system may include a plurality of sensors that detect alarm conditions and send alarm condition messages to a control unit for the security system. The control unit may be communicatively coupled to the sensors and configured to receive the alarm condition messages from the sensors. The security system may also include an earthquake sensor that senses earthquake conditions and sends an earthquake condition message to the control unit if it detects the earthquake condition. The control unit may include an alarm module. The control unit causes the alarm module to generate an alarm in response to receiving the earthquake condition message from the earthquake sensor. | 09-18-2014 |
Jeffrey Glenn Thomas, Draper, UT US
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20130016848 | MANAGING AUDIO OUTPUT THROUGH AN INTERMEDIARYAANM Warren; Jeremy BruceAACI DraperAAST UTAACO USAAGP Warren; Jeremy Bruce Draper UT USAANM Thomas; Jeffrey GlennAACI DraperAAST UTAACO USAAGP Thomas; Jeffrey Glenn Draper UT US - The present invention extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for managing audio output through an intermediary. In some embodiments, an audio controller emulates a direct connection between an audio source device and an audio output device. In other embodiments, audio content local to an audio controller is combined with other audio content passing through the audio controller on its way from an audio source device to an audio output device. In additional embodiments, an audio output device is locked to an audio controller. The lock survives power cycling and soft resets of the audio output device. A special hard reset can be used to release the audio output device. | 01-17-2013 |
20130223642 | MANAGING AUDIO OUTPUT THROUGH AN INTERMEDIARY - The present invention extends to methods, devices, systems, and computer program products for managing audio output through an intermediary. In some embodiments, an audio controller emulates a direct connection between an audio source device and an audio output device. In other embodiments, audio content local to an audio controller is combined with other audio content passing through the audio controller on its way from an audio source device to an audio output device. In additional embodiments, an audio output device is locked to an audio controller. | 08-29-2013 |
Mark Henry Thomas, Provo, UT US
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20090210790 | INTERACTIVE VIDEO - An interactive video player that is configured to play an interactive video that has interactive control(s). A user may remotely design the interactive video via a configuration interface through which a video may be selected, and one or more interactive controls may be specified. A configuration center may then automatically generate the interactive version of the video with the specified controls. The interactive video player may also have a data input mechanism through which a browsing user may conveniently enter data relating to the interactive video. One function of the interactive control(s) may be to present a browsable hyperlinked document upon selection of the control. | 08-20-2009 |
Michael G. Thomas, Layton, UT US
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20130062160 | ARTICLE TRAY AND HANDLING OF ARTICLES WITH THE TRAY - An article-handling system and method of handling articles with article trays having a support surface and a plurality of generally parallel grooves in said support surface includes loading articles on trays with an article-traying subsystem and unloading articles from trays with an article-detraying subsystem. The article-traying subsystem has a tray conveyor and a loading article conveyor. The loading article conveyor has a plurality of fingers adapted to fit within the grooves of a tray traveling on the tray conveyor at the article conveyor. An article is transferred to the tray support surface with the loading article conveyor. The article-detraying subsystem has a trayed article conveyor and an unloading article conveyor. The unloading article conveyor has a plurality of fingers adapted to fit within the grooves of the tray of a trayed article traveling on the trayed article conveyor at the unloading article conveyor. An article is removed from the tray support surface with the unloading article conveyor. | 03-14-2013 |
Nicholas A. Thomas, Orem, UT US
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20080288382 | Methods and Systems for Early Fraud Protection - Embodiments of the invention provide for improved early detection of fraud through user-defined monitoring of financial account information and communication of alerts and notifications of user-defined individualized potentially-fraudulent account activity to users. Embodiments of the invention permit an account fraud detection service provider to provide account monitoring services. The user may use the fraud detection service provider to monitor any number and type of financial accounts, and the user may define account notification rules or filters under which the user may choose to be notified of certain potentially-fraudulent account activities. The user may receive alerts and/or notifications of the user-selected account activities using a method selected by the user, and may therefore maintain awareness of account activities and be alerted of any troubling activity in a manner most convenient and effective for the user's needs. | 11-20-2008 |
Nicholas Arthur Thomas, Orem, UT US
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20080208610 | Methods and Systems for Script Operations Management - Systems and methods for detecting, reporting and repairing of damaged scripts used to obtain financial account information from financial institutions are described, along with systems and methods for improved communications to users of financial software of the status of repair efforts. The systems and methods provide for improved speed in repairing script errors. In some embodiments, the script errors may be detected and repaired before a user even notices and/or reports the script error. In addition, the systems and methods provide for automatic detection and prioritization of script errors in conjunction with enhanced response times to script errors reported by users of financial software. Benefits are provided to the user experience, as well as to the efficiency of and resources required of service providers to repair broken scripts. | 08-28-2008 |
Shawn R. Thomas, West Jordan, UT US
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20130258651 | ALIGNMENT BASE FOR ELONGATED LIGHTING FIXTURE - A system and apparatus for vertically aligning predominately elongated lighting fixtures, and for providing a secure attachment to the ground through a foundation. | 10-03-2013 |
Spencer R. Thomas, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20120059321 | TUNNELER FOR BI-DIRECTIONAL TUNNELING - A tunneler for producing a subcutaneous tunnel in connection with the placement of a catheter within a body of a patient is disclosed. In one embodiment, the tunneler comprises an elongate tunneler member and a sheath. The tunneler member includes a handle on its proximal end and a tapered distal end. The sheath defines an elongate lumen inside which the tunneler member is initially received. The tunneler member is configured to define a tunnel through subcutaneous tissue while disposed in the sheath, then is removable from the sheath lumen thereafter. The sheath is configured to remain within the tunnel so that a catheter can be inserted through the sheath within the tunnel. The sheath is splittable in one embodiment so as to enable its removal from the tunnel while leaving the catheter in place. | 03-08-2012 |
Spencer R. Thomas, Holladay, UT US
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20120143138 | Catheter Introducer Including a Valve and Valve Actuator - Tear-away sheath introducers for catheters and methods for making and using such introducers are described. The sheath introducers contain movable valves that are encapsulated in a movable housing that allows the valve to move along the introducer axis. As the movable valve and housing travel along the axis, a portion of the hub protrudes past the valve and is exposed. As well, the sheath introducers can also contain a stationary valve and housing that can be opened to expose a portion of the hub when a conduit penetrates the stationary valve. The conduit can include a one-way, two-way, or other suitable valve actuator that can penetrate and open the valve, yet remain attached to a portion of the introducer when the introducer is split for removal from a patient. In both instances, the protruding portion of the hub contains a friction-free pathway for a catheter into the sheath introducer. | 06-07-2012 |
20150119854 | Catheter Introducer Including a Valve and Valve Actuator - Tear-away sheath introducers for catheters and methods for making and using such introducers are described. The sheath introducers contain movable valves that are encapsulated in a movable housing that allows the valve to move along the introducer axis. As the movable valve and housing travel along the axis, a portion of the hub protrudes past the valve and is exposed. As well, the sheath introducers can also contain a stationary valve and housing that can be opened to expose a portion of the hub when a conduit penetrates the stationary valve. The conduit can include a one-way, two-way, or other suitable valve actuator that can penetrate and open the valve, yet remain attached to a portion of the introducer when the introducer is split for removal from a patient. In both instances, the protruding portion of the hub contains a friction-free pathway for a catheter into the sheath introducer. | 04-30-2015 |