Kevin Wayne Sheetz
Engineers in Sandy, UT

2012025, Oct 11, 2012

Jun 15, 2012

13/524712

Kevin W. Sheetz - Sandy UT, US
Bret Hamatake - Grantsville UT, US
John G. Evans - South Jordan UT, US
Richard P. Jenkins - Bluffdale UT, US
Sean M. Worthen - West Jordan UT, US
Loren R. Minert - South Jordan UT, US
Alisha M. Hammond - West Jordan UT, US
Charles L. Farnworth - Riverton UT, US
Kelly B. Powers - North Salt Lake UT, US

C. R. BARD, INC. - Murray Hill NJ

A61M 5/00

60428801

An access port for subcutaneous implantation is disclosed. Such an access port may comprise a body for capturing a septum for repeatedly inserting a needle therethrough into a cavity defined within the body. Further, the access port may include at least one feature structured and configured for identification of the access port subsequent to subcutaneous implantation. Methods of identifying a subcutaneously implanted access port are also disclosed. For example, a subcutaneously implanted access port may be provided and at least one feature of the subcutaneously implanted access port may be perceived. Further, the subcutaneously implanted access port may be identified in response to perceiving the at least one feature. In one embodiment, an identification feature is engraved or otherwise defined by the access port, so as to be visible after implantation via x-ray imaging technology.

8475417, Jul 2, 2013

Apr 7, 2009

12/420007

Kelly B. Powers - North Salt Lake UT, US
Jim C. Beasley - Phoenix AZ, US
Kevin W. Sheetz - Sandy UT, US
Matthew M. Lowe - South Jordan UT, US
Eddie K. Burnside - Bountiful UT, US
Jay Gerondale - Newbury Park CA, US

C. R. Bard, Inc. - Murray Hill NJ

A61M 37/00

60428802, 60428801, 604116

Assemblies for identifying a power injectable vascular access port are described. One assembly includes a vascular access port, a first identifiable feature, a second identifiable feature, and a third identifiable feature. The first identifiable feature is incorporated into the access port and identifies the access port as suitable for flowing fluid at a fluid flow rate of at least 1 milliliter per second through the access port. The second identifiable feature is incorporated into the access port and identifies the access port as suitable for accommodating a pressure within the cavity of at least 35 psi. The third identifiable feature is separated from the access port and confirms that the implanted access port is both suitable for flowing fluid at a rate of at least 1 milliliter per second through the access port and for accommodating a pressure within the cavity of at least 35 psi.

8641688, Feb 4, 2014

May 2, 2013

13/886201

Jim C. Beasley - Phoenix AZ, US
Kevin W. Sheetz - Sandy UT, US
Matthew M. Lowe - South Jordan UT, US
Eddie K. Burnside - Bountiful UT, US
Jay Gerondale - Longmont CO, US

C. R. Bard, Inc. - Murray Hill NJ

A61M 37/00

60428802, 60428801, 604116

An assembly for identifying a power injectable vascular access port, including a vascular access port and an identification feature. The port is structured for power injection and includes a housing and a septum together defining a reservoir. A radiographic feature incorporated into the port is perceivable via x-ray following subcutaneous implantation, the radiographic feature identifying the port as suitable for flowing fluid at a fluid flow rate of at least 1 mL/sec therethrough. A structural feature of the port is perceivable via palpation following subcutaneous implantation, the structural feature identifying the port as suitable for accommodating a pressure within the reservoir of at least 35 psi. The identification feature is separated from the port and confirms that the port is both suitable for flowing fluid at a rate of at least 1 mL/sec therethrough and suitable for accommodating a pressure within the reservoir of at least 35 psi.

8038666, Oct 18, 2011

Jul 23, 2010

12/842848

Daniel J. Triplett - Providence UT, US
Kevin W. Sheetz - Sandy UT, US
Eddie K. Burnside - Grantsville UT, US

C.R. Bard, Inc. - Murray Hill NJ

A61M 31/00

604506, 604513, 60416402, 604181, 604185, 604192

A safety needle device and method of supplying fluid to a vascular access port is described. The device may include a base member, a handle member, and a compressible member positioned between the handle member and a compression plate. The compressible member is coupled to a proximal end of a needle. Following the delivery of fluid to a vascular access port, the needle is removed by moving the handle member away from the base member, which collapses the compressible member, flushing fluid into the vascular access port to substantially replace a volume of the needle.

2013007, Mar 21, 2013

Mar 23, 2012

13/428913

Kevin W. Sheetz - Sandy UT, US
Steven A. Weir - Sandy UT, US
Eddie K. Burnside - Grantsville UT, US

C. R. Bard, Inc - Murray Hill NJ

A61M 25/00

604506, 604524, 604180, 604265

Fixation and protective components for use with implantable medical devices, such as access ports and catheters, are disclosed. In one embodiment, a protective sleeve is employed about a catheter so as to distribute compressive loads and ensure patency of the catheter lumen, even in areas prone to pinch-off. A catheter assembly in one embodiment thus comprises an elongate catheter tube that defines at least one lumen. A protective mesh sleeve is disposed about an external portion of the catheter tube so as to cover at least a portion of the longitudinal length of the catheter tube. The protective sleeve is configured to distribute a compressive load on the catheter tube so as to ensure patency of the at least one lumen of the catheter tube.

2005004, Mar 3, 2005

Aug 27, 2003

10/648969

Daniel Triplett - Providence UT, US
Kevin Sheetz - Sandy UT, US
Eddie Burnside - Morgan UT, US

A61M005/00

604110000

A safety needle device and positive flush mechanism for use with a vascular access port. In one embodiment, the combination needle assembly includes a needle, a body and a base, the body being collapsible to expunge fluid therefrom as the needle is withdrawn from a vascular access port. In another embodiment, the combination needle assembly includes a needle, a housing and a reservoir, the housing squeezing the reservoir to expunge fluid therefrom as the needle is withdrawn from the port. In another embodiment, the needle assembly includes a compression plate and balloon extension, the compression plate forcing fluid out of the balloon extension as the needle is withdrawn from the port. In all embodiments, the needle assembly is configured to provide a positive flush to overcome negative pressures in the vascular access port, while also providing a locking mechanism to prevent accidental needle sticks.

2008014, Jun 12, 2008

Jan 31, 2008

12/023280

Kevin W. Sheetz - Sandy UT, US
Eddie K. Burnside - Morgan UT, US
Matthew M. Lowe - South Jordan UT, US
Jay D. Gerondale - Draper UT, US
Jason R. Stats - Woods Cross UT, US

C. R. Bard, Inc. - Murray Hill NJ

A61M 31/00

60428802

An access port for subcutaneous implantation is disclosed. Such an access port may comprise a body for capturing a septum for repeatedly inserting a needle therethrough into a cavity defined within the body. Further, the access port may include at least one feature structured and configured for identification of the access port subsequent to subcutaneous implantation. Methods of identifying a subcutaneously implanted access port are also disclosed. For example, a subcutaneously implanted access port may be provided and at least one feature of the subcutaneously implanted access port may be perceived. Further, the subcutaneously implanted access port may be identified in response to perceiving the at least one feature.

2006024, Nov 2, 2006

Mar 6, 2006

11/368954

Kevin Sheetz - Sandy UT, US
Eddie Burnside - Morgan UT, US
Matthew Lowe - South Jordan UT, US
Jay Gerondale - Draper UT, US
Jason Stats - Woods Cross UT, US

A61M 31/00

604288020

An access port for subcutaneous implantation is disclosed. Such an access port may comprise a body for capturing a septum for repeatedly inserting a needle therethrough into a cavity defined within the body. Further, the access port may include at least one feature structured and configured for identification of the access port subsequent to subcutaneous implantation. Methods of identifying a subcutaneously implanted access port are also disclosed. For example, a subcutaneously implanted access port may be provided and at least one feature of the subcutaneously implanted access port may be perceived. Further, the subcutaneously implanted access port may be identified in response to perceiving the at least one feature.

2013029, Nov 7, 2013

Jul 3, 2013

13/935399

Kevin W. Sheetz - Sandy UT, US
Eddie K. Burnside - Bountiful UT, US

A61M 5/158

604272

A needle assembly including a positive flush mechanism for use with a vascular access port. The needle assembly is configured to supply fluid to the port and to provide a positive flush to overcome negative pressures in the port that can potentially occur during withdrawal of the needle from the port.

8491527, Jul 23, 2013

Oct 17, 2011

13/275262

Daniel J. Triplett - Providence UT, US
Kevin W. Sheetz - Sandy UT, US
Eddie K. Burnside - Bountiful UT, US

C. R. Bard, Inc. - Murray Hill NJ

A61M 31/00

604 9301, 604192, 604198

A needle assembly including a positive flush mechanism for use with a vascular access port. The needle assembly is configured to supply fluid to the port and to provide a positive flush to overcome negative pressures in the port that can potentially occur during withdrawal of the needle from the port.