Joseph P Lane

US Patent:

6494824, Dec 17, 2002

Filed:

Feb 20, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/253310

Inventors:

Marc G. Apple - Fort Wayne IN 47906
Brian L. Bates - Bloomington IN
John A. DeFord - Bloomington IN
Neal E. Fearnot - West Lafayette IN
James D. Purdy - Lafayette IN
Joseph P. Lane - Bloomington IN
Delbert C. Miller - Bloomington IN
Gregory A. Frankland - Unionville IN

Assignee:

Marc G. Apple - Ft. Wayne IN

International Classification:

A61N 0500

US Classification:

600 3

Abstract:

A catheter apparatus and radiation dosimetry unit indicator for delivery of a prescribed radiation dose to a patient. A radiotherapy source vial ( ) includes a fluid container ( ) of radioactive fluid with a seal ( ) disposed about the container. Seal ( ) is moveable with respect to container ( ) to change the contained volume therein. A radioactive fluid transport site ( ) is in communication with the contained volume and with an exterior ( ) of the container ( ), and may include a septum ( ) or a valve ( ). An engagement mechanism ( ) is connectable to an external control mechanism ( ) whereby the contained volume in the radioactive fluid container can be decreased and increased by actuation of the external control mechanism.

US Patent:

6637435, Oct 28, 2003

Filed:

Dec 4, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/729506

Inventors:

Pasquale Ciaglia - late of Utica NY
Melodee Deckard - Bloomington IN
Mark J. Hiatt - Ellettsville IN
Joseph P. Lane - Methuen MA

Assignee:

Cook Incorporated - Bloomington IN
Sabin Corporation - Bloomington IN

International Classification:

A61M 1600

US Classification:

12820729, 12820026

Abstract:

A dilator ( ) for creating tracheostomies in one pass. Dilator ( ) includes a generally linear shaft ( ) extending from a proximal end ( ) and beginning at a distance therefrom, gradually and continuously through a curved distal portion ( ) of continuously decreasing diameter (from about 38 french) to a distal tip portion ( ) of small diameter of about 12 french at distal end ( ). The outer surface of the insertable portion is treated or hydrophilically coated to minimize friction, and the gradual taper gradually widens the tracheal entrance opening ( ) between tracheal rings ( ) with minimal trauma. The wall thickness gradually decreases from the linear shaft ( ) to the soft distal tip portion ( ). The continuing curve of the distal portion ( ) enables the increasingly longer inserted portion of the dilator to remain situated in the trachea ( ) during insertion and for the distal tip portion to clear the posterior tracheal wall.

US Patent:

6916308, Jul 12, 2005

Filed:

Jun 6, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/875532

Inventors:

Christopher G. Dixon - Bloomington IN, US
Jacob A. Flagle - Indianapolis IN, US
Andrew K. Hoffa - Bloomington IN, US
Joseph P. Lane - Methuen MA, US

Assignee:

Cook Incorporated - Bloomington IN

International Classification:

A61M001/00

US Classification:

604122

Abstract:

A pressure injection syringe () with an actuator () that includes a plunger () for pressurizing viscous fluid material within a chamber (). The plunger distal tip () includes a high pressure seal () defined by a seal member () within a seal seat (). The high pressure seal () is viscoselective to permit air passage therepast for aspiration, and to prohibit viscous material passage therepast during actuation of the actuator wherein high pressure is applied to the material within the chamber (). The viscoselective seal () may be defined for example by small axial openings () in the seal seat () that permit aspiration of air therepast during initial plunger insertion into the chamber, but fluid escape is prohibited by the seal member () when the seal member is pressed firmly against a collar () of the plunger () proximally adjacent the seal seat by initial engagement of the seal member with the viscous material, thus completely sealing the chamber () at the proximal end thereof.

US Patent:

7063216, Jun 20, 2006

Filed:

Sep 4, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/655052

Inventors:

Joseph P. Lane - Methuen MA, US
Louis L. Bonhomme - Waltham MA, US
Douglas A. Boucher - Billerica MA, US
Richard T. Burnham - Gloucester MA, US
Kenneth G. Desilets - Westford MA, US
Luc Lirot - Steige, FR
Stéphane Jean Marie Olivier - Rosheim, FR
Steven D. Sheridan - Wakefield MA, US

Assignee:

Millipore Corporation - Billerica MA

International Classification:

B01D 63/00
B01D 24/42
B01D 29/92

US Classification:

210466, 21032172, 210464, 210467, 210468, 210455, 422101, 422102

Abstract:

The present invention provides an underdrain having an improved spout. The underdrain has particular utility in the construction of both single-well and microarray filtration devices. In a principal embodiment, the underdrain is characterized by its incorporation of a straight-walled, roughly-textured spout, the spout being provided with microhole(s) at a terminal end thereof for the discharge of fluid conducted through the underdrain. An array comprising several of such underdrains can be mated with a corresponding array of wells, with separation material (e. g. , membrane material) provided therebetween. The resultant microarray filtration device can be used for conducting several fluid assays contemporaneously with, for example, good “pendant drop” control and low “cross-talk”.

US Patent:

7604618, Oct 20, 2009

Filed:

Jun 23, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/166915

Inventors:

Christopher G. Dixon - Bloomington IN, US
Jacob A. Flagle - Indianapolis IN, US
Andrew K. Hoffa - Bloomington IN, US
Joseph P. Lane - Methuen MA, US

Assignee:

Cook Incorporated - Bloomington IN
Sabin Corporation - Bloomington IN

International Classification:

A61M 5/315

US Classification:

604222, 604122

Abstract:

A pressure injection syringe with an actuator that includes a plunger for pressurizing viscous fluid material within a chamber. The plunger distal tip includes a high pressure seal defined by a seal member within a seal seat. The high pressure seal is viscoselective to permit air passage therepast for aspiration, and to prohibit viscous material passage therepast during actuation of the actuator wherein high pressure is applied to the material within the chamber. The viscoselective seal may be defined for example by small axial openings in the seal seat that permit aspiration of air therepast during initial plunger insertion into the chamber, but fluid escape is prohibited by the seal member when the seal member is pressed firmly against a collar of the plunger proximally adjacent the seal seat by initial engagement of the seal member with the viscous material, thus completely sealing the chamber at the proximal end thereof.

US Patent:

7618592, Nov 17, 2009

Filed:

Jun 1, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/142542

Inventors:

Richard T. Burnham - Gloucester MA, US
Joseph P. Lane - Methuen MA, US
Christopher A. Scott - Westford MA, US
Steven D. Sheridan - Wakefield MA, US
Richard J. Shafner - Lynnfield MA, US

Assignee:

Millipore Corporation - Billerica MA

International Classification:

B01L 3/00

US Classification:

422102, 422100, 422101

Abstract:

A plate liner detachably engageable onto a microarray plate (or underdrain plate component thereof), suited for preventing or confining pendant drop formation. It is provided either as a stand-alone item, or—preferably—in kit form, within a sanitary package, together with other pre-matched microarray filtration components.

US Patent:

8382829, Feb 26, 2013

Filed:

Mar 9, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/400350

Inventors:

Aaron M. Call - Mesa AZ, US
Joseph P. Lane - Methuen MA, US

Assignee:

Mitralign, Inc. - Tewksbury MA

International Classification:

A61F 2/24

US Classification:

623 237

Abstract:

Methods of repairing the mitral valve and reducing mitral regurgitation. One method includes securing a first tissue anchor to a position on a posterior portion of the annular tissue of the mitral valve and a second tissue anchor to a position on an anterior portion of the annular tissue of the mitral valve. At least one tensile member spans between the first and second tissue anchors and across the orifice of the mitral valve. When tension is applied to the at least one tensile member, the posterior portion of the annular tissue is pulled toward the anterior portion.

US Patent:

8568436, Oct 29, 2013

Filed:

Aug 29, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/652681

Inventors:

Pasquale Ciaglia - Utica NY, US
Melodee Deckard - Bloomington IN, US
Mark J. Hiatt - Ellettsville IN, US
Joseph P. Lane - Methuen MA, US

Assignee:

Cook Medical Technologies LLC - Bloomington IN

International Classification:

A61M 29/00
A61M 16/00

US Classification:

606191, 12820729

Abstract:

A dilator () for creating tracheostomies in one pass. Dilator () includes a generally linear shaft () extending from a proximal end () and beginning at a distance therefrom, gradually and continuously through a curved distal portion () of continuously decreasing diameter (from about 38 french) to a distal tip portion () of small diameter of about 12 french at distal end (). The outer surface of the insertable portion is treated or hydrophilically coated to minimize friction, and the gradual taper gradually widens the tracheal entrance opening () between tracheal rings () with minimal trauma. The wall thickness gradually decreases from the linear shaft () to the soft distal tip portion (). The continuing curve of the distal portion () enables the increasingly longer inserted portion of the dilator to remain situated in the trachea () during insertion and for the distal tip portion to clear the posterior tracheal wall.