Joel C Colburn

US Patent:

7950393, May 31, 2011

Filed:

Sep 29, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/540247

Inventors:

Joel C. Colburn - Walnut Creek CA, US
Donald S. Nelson - San Ramon CA, US
Paul W. Martens - Pleasanton CA, US

Assignee:

Nellcor Puritan Bennett LLC - Boulder CO

International Classification:

A61M 11/00

US Classification:

12820715, 606194

Abstract:

An inflatable balloon cuff associated with a tracheal tube may be adapted to filter microbial secretions and reduce their passage into the lungs. A cuff as provided may include a cross-linked polymeric structure that may serve to exclude certain secretions on the basis of size. The polymeric structure may be incorporated onto all or part of the surface of the inflatable balloon cuff.

US Patent:

8062221, Nov 22, 2011

Filed:

Sep 30, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/241842

Inventors:

Martin P. Debreczeny - Danville CA, US
Joel Colburn - Walnut Creek CA, US
Michael P. O'Neil - Pleasanton CA, US

Assignee:

Nellcor Puritan Bennett LLC - Boulder CO

International Classification:

A61B 5/00

US Classification:

600309, 600345, 600353, 422 8201, 422 8205

Abstract:

A sensor for carbon dioxide detection may be adapted to have reduced water permeability. A sensor is provided that is appropriate for use in an aqueous medium. The sensor has a barrier with reduced water permeability, but that is permeable to carbon dioxide, that separates the sensor components from the aqueous medium.

US Patent:

8561614, Oct 22, 2013

Filed:

Sep 28, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/529117

Inventors:

Paul W. Martens - Pleasanton CA, US
Joel C. Colburn - Walnut Creek CA, US

Assignee:

Covidien LP - Mansfield MA

International Classification:

A61M 16/00
A62B 9/06

US Classification:

12820714

Abstract:

An inflatable cuff may be adapted to seal a vessel of a patient, such as a trachea when associated with a medical device, such as an endotracheal tube. In one embodiment, an inflatable cuff made from multiple layers is provided where one or more layers are chosen to improve sealing of the tube in the vessel. In exemplary embodiments, the individual layers may improve sealing by swelling in the presence of moisture, being wettable by the tissues of the trachea, or both. In one implementation, the inflatable cuff may be made of any combination of layers that perform either or both of these functions.

US Patent:

20070083094, Apr 12, 2007

Filed:

Mar 7, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/369361

Inventors:

Joel Colburn - Walnut Creek CA, US
Paul Mannheimer - Danville CA, US
Michael O'Neil - Pleasanton CA, US
Gilbert Hausmann - Felton CA, US
Shannon Campbell - Oakland CA, US

International Classification:

A61B 5/00

US Classification:

600323000

Abstract:

A sensor is provided that is appropriate for transcutaneous detection of tissue or blood constituents. An electrochemical sensor for tissue constituent detection may include sensing materials that may be dry stored without liquid calibrant. The sensor may also include a temperature sensor that detects variations in tissue temperature at the sensor site. The tissue constituent measurements may be corrected in light of temperature variations of the tissue.

US Patent:

20070289596, Dec 20, 2007

Filed:

Jun 14, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/453161

Inventors:

Shannon E. Campbell - Oakland CA, US
Joel C. Colburn - Walnut Creek CA, US

International Classification:

A62B 9/06
A61M 16/00

US Classification:

12820715, 12820714

Abstract:

An inflatable balloon cuff may be adapted to seal a patient's trachea via a mucoadhesive coating when associated with an endotracheal tube. The mucoadhesive seal may enhance a cuffs mechanical pressure seal, or may be used to seal the trachea at very low cuff inflation pressures. Also provided are inflatable balloon cuffs that include agents that may promote tracheal tissue growth and/or regeneration.

US Patent:

20070296125, Dec 27, 2007

Filed:

Jun 22, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/473285

Inventors:

Joel Colburn - Walnut Creek CA, US
Roger Caluya - Fremont CA, US

International Classification:

B29C 39/14

US Classification:

264562

Abstract:

A method of manufacturing an inflatable cuff is provided. The method includes the acts of stretching a tube, creating a positive pressure within the tube, changing the amount the tube is stretched, heating the tube, and increasing the positive pressure within the tube such that a portion of the tube in blown outward to form a cuff.

US Patent:

20080047562, Feb 28, 2008

Filed:

May 11, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/579995

Inventors:

Joel Colburn - Walnut Creek CA, US
Douglas Clement - Livermore CA, US

International Classification:

A61M 16/04

US Classification:

128207140

Abstract:

A surgical/medical tube such as an endotracheal tube () is provided having a tubular body () equipped with an inflatable cuff () and respective, separate cuff inflation and fluid removal lumens (). A fluid removal opening () communicates with lumen () and is located proximal to cuff (). A projection (or ) is located in close proximity to the opening () and is configured to prevent contact between the opening () and the adjacent tracheal wall.

US Patent:

20080053454, Mar 6, 2008

Filed:

Sep 1, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/469624

Inventors:

Pedro Velazco Pasillas - Juarez, MX
Joel Colburn - Walnut Creek CA, US
Michael Vannier - Danville CA, US

International Classification:

A62B 9/06
A61M 16/00

US Classification:

12820715, 12820714

Abstract:

A medical device may include a tubular body configured to communicate gas, and an inflatable cuff coupled to the tubular body at least by a collar. The collar may include a fold such that a first portion of the collar overlies a second portion of the collar in a concentric manner.