Austin J Mckinnon

US Patent:

7785299, Aug 31, 2010

Filed:

May 7, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/745357

Inventors:

Mark A. Crawford - Sandy UT, US
Austin Jason McKinnon - Herriman UT, US
Marty L. Stout - South Weber UT, US
Weston F. Harding - Lehi UT, US
Glade H. Howell - Sandy UT, US
Kelly D. Christensen - Centerville UT, US

Assignee:

Becton, Dickinson and Company - Franklin Lakes NJ

International Classification:

A61M 5/00

US Classification:

604246, 422 99, 422100, 116306, 116314, 215247

Abstract:

A vascular access device for communicating with the vascular system of a patient may include a status indicator. The status indicator may detect and signal that a period of time has elapsed in relation to the use of the vascular access device.

US Patent:

7806890, Oct 5, 2010

Filed:

Jul 26, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/829001

Inventors:

Austin Jason McKinnon - Herriman UT, US
Weston F. Harding - Lehi UT, US
Christopher N. Cindrich - Draper UT, US
Kelly D. Christensen - Centerville UT, US
S. Ray Isaacson - Roy UT, US
Chad M. Adams - West Jordan UT, US
Frank Holloway - Loveland CO, US

International Classification:

A61M 39/10

US Classification:

604533

Abstract:

A medical device includes a vascular access device with an access port having a septum and a slit. The slit is formed on the inner surface of the body of the septum where the access port receives an access device that is separate from the vascular access device through the slit of the septum. A pivoting member in communication with the access port pivots when the port is accessed by an access device. The medical device may be used to control the volume displacement of a chamber within the medical device by decreasing the volume of the chamber by inserting a substance having a mass into the chamber, pivoting a structure associated with the chamber, and increasing the volume of the chamber simultaneously and commensurately with the mass of the substance inserted into the chamber.

US Patent:

7938805, May 10, 2011

Filed:

May 19, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/123259

Inventors:

Weston F. Harding - Lehi UT, US
Austin Jason McKinnon - Herriman UT, US

Assignee:

Becton, Dickinson and Company - Franklin Lakes NJ

International Classification:

A61M 5/178
F16K 15/00

US Classification:

60416704, 251334

Abstract:

An apparatus to control blood flow through an intravenous catheter in accordance with the present invention may include an intravenous catheter adapter and a blood control valve. The blood control valve may be retained within a hollow interior region of the intravenous catheter adapter, and may include a resilient outer shell and an inner valve portion extending inwardly therefrom. The inner valve portion may include a slit configured to open, coin-purse style, upon radially compressing the resilient outer shell. In some embodiments, a compression feature may be integrated into the intravenous catheter adapter to radially compress the resilient outer shell. A Luer device, for example, may be inserted into the intravenous catheter adapter to translate the blood control valve to a position substantially corresponding to the compression feature, thereby actuating the compression feature to open the slit.

US Patent:

7947018, May 24, 2011

Filed:

May 5, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/114886

Inventors:

Austin Jason McKinnon - Herriman UT, US

Assignee:

Becton, Dickinson and Company - Franklin Lakes NJ

International Classification:

A61M 5/178

US Classification:

60416703, 60416701, 60416702, 604256, 60416704, 604200, 604201, 604246, 604248

Abstract:

A medical device having a vascular access device including a rotationally activated flow control valve having, a body including a distal adapter and a proximal adapter defining a lumen extending therethrough and a septum. A method of use in which the connection of first and second medical devices results in the automatic activation of the rotational flow control valve.

US Patent:

8038647, Oct 18, 2011

Filed:

May 21, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/124733

Inventors:

Weston F. Harding - Lehi UT, US
Austin Jason McKinnon - Herriman UT, US
Wan Suwito - Sandy UT, US
Bart D. Peterson - Farmington UT, US

Assignee:

Becton, Dickinson and Company - Franklin Lakes NJ

International Classification:

A61M 5/00

US Classification:

604110

Abstract:

An apparatus to automatically secure an end of a needle after contact with a blood vessel. The apparatus may include a housing and a biasing member, where the housing includes a hollow interior region extending between a proximal end and a distal end thereof. A proximal opening may be integrated into the proximal end, while a distal opening may be integrated into the distal end. The proximal and distal openings may be configured to receive a needle therethrough along a longitudinal axis. The biasing member may be coupled to the housing and configured to apply a force to the needle. The force may be oriented to displace the needle relative to the longitudinal axis upon retracting an end of the needle through the distal opening into the hollow interior region. Embodiments of the present invention may thus secure the end of the needle within the hollow interior region after use to prevent accidental needle sticks and exposure to blood and blood-borne pathogens.

US Patent:

8038657, Oct 18, 2011

Filed:

Jul 15, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/503678

Inventors:

Bryan G. Davis - Sandy UT, US
Austin Jason McKinnon - Herriman UT, US

Assignee:

Becton, Dickinson and Company - Franklin Lakes NJ

International Classification:

A61M 5/14

US Classification:

604253

Abstract:

A circuitry for counting drips and monitoring a rate of infusion is incorporated into an IV administration set. The circuitry includes a pair of leads that are positioned in the pathway of fluid droplets, such that each droplet simultaneously contacts both leads. As such, the leads act as a virtual switch that is closed by the presence of a droplet. This event is then displayed on a drip signaling device to aid a user in adjusting the infusion rate of the IV administration set.

US Patent:

8062262, Nov 22, 2011

Filed:

Sep 28, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/864527

Inventors:

Kelly D. Christensen - Centerville UT, US
Wade A. Powell - Lexington KY, US
John R. Stokes - Ogden UT, US
Austin Jason McKinnon - Herriman UT, US
Dinesh S. Kommireddy - Tarrytown NY, US
Shaun Staley - Sandy UT, US
Richard F. Leavitt - Layton UT, US
Jesse Austin - Milliken CO, US
Shaun Condie - Springville UT, US
Tyler Evans - Provo UT, US
Shawn Funk - Houston TX, US
Scott Henderson - Logan UT, US
Joseph Jacobsen - Pleasant Grove UT, US
Austin Smith - Renton WA, US
Christopher N. Cindrich - Draper UT, US

Assignee:

Becton, Dickinson and Company - Franklin Lakes NJ

International Classification:

A61M 5/00

US Classification:

60416704

Abstract:

An extravascular system may include a fluid path and a gas vent in communication with the fluid path. A method of venting a medical device may include providing a closed extravascular system having a fluid path, providing a gas vent in communication with the fluid path, venting gas from the extravascular system through the gas vent, and maintaining closure of the extravascular system during and after venting.

US Patent:

8062266, Nov 22, 2011

Filed:

Oct 3, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/866822

Inventors:

Austin Jason McKinnon - Herriman UT, US
Alexy T. Yessayan - South Jordan UT, US
Lantao Guo - Draper UT, US
David Ou-Yang - Woodbury MN, US
Yongming Liu - Basking Ridge NJ, US
Kelly D. Christensen - Centerville UT, US
Weston F. Harding - Lehi UT, US

Assignee:

Becton, Dickinson and Company - Franklin Lakes NJ

International Classification:

A61M 5/24
A61M 5/28
A61M 5/178

US Classification:

604201, 60416702

Abstract:

A vascular access device within an external environment may include a body and a septum at least partially housed within the body. Septum may at least substantially seal a lumen extending through the body. The septum may further include at least a first and a second material. At least one of the materials of the septum may be selected or adapted to resist tearing of the septum.