Tyler P Evans

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:

20090193961, Aug 6, 2009

Filed:

Aug 16, 2006

Appl. No.:

12/063998

Inventors:

David W. Jensen - Mapleton UT, US
Keith Davis - Albany OR, US
Boyd Kimber Gunnell - Somerville MA, US
Gregory James Larson - Vail AZ, US
David L. Blunck - Canby OR, US
Tyler Evans - Salt Lake City UT, US
Steve Hansen - Draper UT, US
Sarita Rogers - Boise ID, US
Jennifer Boyce - Renton WA, US
Eve Pate - Provo UT, US
James T. Ayers III - Doraville GA, US

International Classification:

D04C 1/00
D04C 3/00

US Classification:

87 8, 87 33

Abstract:

An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for the manufacture of composite lattice structures comprising a weaving mechanism configured to position fibers in a lattice structure, the weaving mechanism comprising one or more bobbins , each one or more bobbin configured to carry fiber and a plurality of horn gears configured to move the one or more bobbins across the face of the weaving mechanism to control the position of the fiber carried by the one or more bobbins in the lattice structure, and a shape retention structure configured to hold the fibers in lattice structure. Beneficially, such an apparatus, system, and method would automate the process of manufacturing composite lattice structures and reduce the costs associated with the existing methods for manufacturing such structures.