John B Steck

US Patent:

D484049, Dec 23, 2003

Filed:

Oct 22, 2002

Appl. No.:

29/169510

Inventors:

John Edward Steck - Libertyville IL 60048
Robert Hamilton - Grayslake IL 60030
James Martin - Mundelein IL 60060

International Classification:

0907

US Classification:

D 9434, D9449

US Patent:

6694619, Feb 24, 2004

Filed:

Aug 16, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/931627

Inventors:

John Edward Steck - Libertyville IL 60048
Robert Hamilton - Grayslake IL 60030
James Martin - Mundelein IL 60060

International Classification:

B26B 300

US Classification:

30142, 30136, 206525

Abstract:

A disposable food cutting utensil, oval or circular in construction with an integrated handle area, packaging support legs and slots, and a removable marketing element. The utensil has a tapered and scalloped or serrated cutting edge that follows along a portion of the perimeter of the device, and allows for the inclusion of a handle area. Packaging support legs may be provided that protrude an arbitrary length from one side of the utensil, at sufficient distance from the cutting edge. Radial slots between the support legs permit the nesting of multiple utensils. The removable merchandising element is held in place by thin sections of material that are sufficient to secure the element in place, but permits its removal by hand. The merchandising element is of an arbitrary shape and sufficient size as to not present a choking hazard to small children.

US Patent:

D496836, Oct 5, 2004

Filed:

Sep 24, 2003

Appl. No.:

29/190632

Inventors:

John E. Steck - Libertyville IL 60048
Robert Hamilton - Antioch IL 60002
James Martin - Mundelein IL 60060

International Classification:

0704

US Classification:

D 7696

US Patent:

D560811, Jan 29, 2008

Filed:

Mar 1, 2006

Appl. No.:

29/254930

Inventors:

Tracey Powell - Chicago IL, US
John Steck - Round Lake IL, US

Assignee:

Home Access Health Corporation - Hoffman Estates IL

International Classification:

2402

US Classification:

D24216

US Patent:

D560812, Jan 29, 2008

Filed:

Mar 1, 2006

Appl. No.:

29/254931

Inventors:

Tracey Powell - Chicago IL, US
John Steck - Round Lake IL, US

Assignee:

Home Access Health Corporation - Hoffman Estates IL

International Classification:

2402

US Classification:

D24216

US Patent:

7901376, Mar 8, 2011

Filed:

Jul 5, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/773654

Inventors:

John Edward Steck - Round Lake IL, US
Douglas Reitz - Green Oaks IL, US

Assignee:

Baxter International Inc. - Deerfield IL
Baxter Healthcare S.A. - Glattpark (Opfikon)

International Classification:

A61M 37/00

US Classification:

604131, 604 29

Abstract:

A disposable pumping cassette in one embodiment includes a pump chamber; and a valve chamber in communication with the pump chamber, the valve chamber including an inlet and first and second outlets. A disposable pumping cassette in another embodiment includes a first valve chamber including an inlet and first and second outlets; and a second valve chamber including an inlet and an outlet, the second valve chamber openable to allow dialysis fluid to flow through one of the first and second outlets of the first valve chamber, through the outlet of the second valve chamber. A disposable pumping cassette in a further embodiment includes a valve chamber including a fluid inlet and first and second fluid outlets; and a flexible sheet openable to open and close only one of the first and second outlets.

US Patent:

7955295, Jun 7, 2011

Filed:

Jul 5, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/773523

Inventors:

Patrick Lee - Long Grove IL, US
John Biewer - Palm Harbor FL, US
Robert W. Childers - Trinity FL, US
Mark W. Foohey - Austin TX, US
Andrey Kopychev - Clearwater FL, US
Randy Murphey - Pleasant Prairie WI, US
Austin J. Orand - Austin TX, US
Douglas Reitz - Green Oaks IL, US
Rodolfo Roger - Clearwater FL, US
John Edward Steck - Round Lake IL, US

Assignee:

Baxter International Inc. - Deerfield IL
Baxter Healthcare S.A. - Glattpark (Opfikon)

International Classification:

A61M 1/00
A61M 39/00

US Classification:

604 29, 604533

Abstract:

A fluid dispensing machine, such as a peritoneal dialysis or hemodialysis machine, includes a dispenser or cassette that pumps a medical fluid for dialysis or other treatments for patients. The machine includes and uses an autoconnect device for connecting containers of liquid, such as bags of dialysis fluid or medication fluids, to the machine, while maintaining the sterility of the connection. The autoconnect device removes the cap from the fluid bag and pierces the scaling membrane on tubing from the bag. This makes it easier for patients to receive treatment, especially home treatment. Other embodiments are useful for dispensing other liquids from other types of dispensing or pumping machines.

US Patent:

8177428, May 15, 2012

Filed:

Jul 8, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/217697

Inventors:

John E. Steck - Round Lake IL, US
Kimberly C. Brown - Huntly IL, US
Nicole Sullivan - Elgin IL, US

International Classification:

A61B 6/14

US Classification:

378170, 378168

Abstract:

A sensor holder () includes a frame member () that bounds a void area () and which is configured to receive a sensor (). A retaining means () is provided to hold the sensor () to the frame () such that a connecting cable () affixed to the sensor () is secured and positioned by the void area () for a subsequent imaging procedure.