MICHAEL J RUTTER, MD
Medical Practice in Cincinnati, OH

7591830, Sep 22, 2009

Sep 20, 2006

11/533562

Michael John Rutter - Cincinnati OH, US

A61M 29/00

606191, 12820715

A medical apparatus for widening a stenosis in the airway of a patient which includes a central hollow core, an inflatable outer balloon, and at least one inner balloon inside the outer balloon. The apparatus also can include a flexible support member mounted on the external surface of the outer balloon with at least one microsurgical blade. The outer balloon can be dumbbell-shaped to keep the balloon in position over the stenosis when the balloon is inflated. The hollow core allows the patient to be ventilated during the procedure, the inner balloon(s) allow higher dilation pressures to be generated from inside the outer balloon, and the blade can form an effective cutting edge upon inflation of the outer balloon.

2007006, Mar 22, 2007

Sep 21, 2005

11/231457

Michael Rutter - Cincinnati OH, US

A61M 31/00

604509000, 604096010, 604022000

A medical apparatus for widening a stenosis in the airway of a patient which includes a central hollow core, an inflatable outer balloon, and at least one inner balloon inside the outer balloon. The apparatus also can include a flexible support member mounted on the external surface of the outer balloon with at least one microsurgical blade. The outer balloon can be dumbbell-shaped to keep the balloon in position over the stenosis when the balloon is inflated. The hollow core allows the patient to be ventilated during the procedure, the inner balloon(s) allow higher dilation pressures to be generated from inside the outer balloon, and the blade can form an effective cutting edge upon inflation of the outer balloon.

2005013, Jun 23, 2005

Dec 18, 2003

10/740255

Michael Rutter - Cincinnati OH, US

A62B009/06, A61M016/00

128207170

An adjustable collar and retainer for a nasal or oral endotracheal tube are disclosed. The collar comprises a smooth first surface for contacting the skin of the patient, a support section attached to the first surface, and a band attached to the support section comprising flexible domes that compress against the tube and grip it when the collar is secured around the tube. The retainer comprises the adjustable collar and lateral extensions from the collar for securing the collar to the head of the patient. The retainer optionally further comprises at least one strap attached to the lateral extensions for securing the collar to the head of the patient.

7140369, Nov 28, 2006

Dec 15, 2003

10/737128

Michael John Rutter - Cincinnati OH, US

A61M 16/00, A62B 9/06

12820714, 12820715, 12820716, 12820729, 12820026, 128912, 604 9301

A flexible tracheotomy endotracheal tube comprises a short distal section of tubing, an intermediate section of tubing, a pre-formed obtuse-angle bend in the tube between the distal and intermediate sections, an elongated proximal section of tubing, a pre-formed abrupt bend in the tube between the intermediate and proximal sections, and an inflatable cuff integrated into the distal section of tubing.

7240676, Jul 10, 2007

Dec 15, 2003

10/736266

Michael John Rutter - Cincinnati OH, US

Children's Hospital Medical Center - Cincinnati OH

A62B 9/04, A62B 9/02, F16K 17/26

12820716, 12820524, 12820227, 1374939

A tracheotomy valve unit for use with a tracheotomy tube inserted into a patient's trachea comprises a first end for connection to the tracheotomy tube, a second end comprising a valve unit inlet, a first valve that permits airflow to the tube when the patient inhales and blocks airflow from the tube when the patient exhales thereby permitting speech, and a second valve that permits airflow from the tube back out the valve unit when the intrathoracic pressure during expiration is greater than about 12 cm of water. The second valve functions as a pressure release valve that increases tolerance and wearing comfort. In one embodiment, the second valve comprises a slit valve or an umbrella valve.

7771446, Aug 10, 2010

Mar 21, 2008

12/052983

Michael John Rutter - Cincinnati OH, US

A61M 29/00

606191

A medical apparatus for widening a stenosis or for deploying a stent in a patient. The apparatus has a central axis and an inflatable outer dumbbell-shaped balloon. The apparatus is insertable into a lumen of a patient for movement of the balloon therein between a deflated configuration and an inflated configuration. The balloon stays in position over the stenosis or the area in need of the stent when it is inflated. The apparatus can include a flexible support member mounted on the external surface of the balloon with at least one microsurgical blade, which forms an effective cutting edge upon inflation of the outer balloon. The apparatus can also include one or more inner balloons that allow higher dilation pressures to be generated from inside the outer balloon. The apparatus can also include a hollow central core that may permit ventilation of the airway during the dilation process.

8573218, Nov 5, 2013

Mar 7, 2007

11/683173

Michael John Rutter - Cincinnati OH, US

A61M 16/04

12820714, 12820026, 12820024

An improved tracheostomy tube providing a decreased tendency to produce rubbing, pressure necrosis, ulceration and scarring of the tracheal mucosa. The tube typically includes a rigid proximal section, a flexible intermediate section, a rigid distal section, and a beveled distal tip. The flexible intermediate section has a smooth surface and bends easily in response to pressure asserted by the tracheal walls, allowing the distal rigid section of the tube to remain in a parallel orientation relative to the tracheal lumen. The distal tip of the tube is beveled to provide a greater cross-sectional area at the tube's distal section. This beveled distal tip prevents the distal section of the tube from becoming obstructed by the back wall of the trachea or causing erosion of the tracheal mucosa. The distal tip also has a beaded or rounded edge, which further minimizes the risk of damage to the tracheal mucosa and provides a guide to the clinical care specialist during suctioning.

2004014, Jul 29, 2004

Jan 29, 2003

10/353318

Michael Rutter - Cincinnati OH, US
Robin Cotton - Cincinnati OH, US
Jay Willging - Cincinnati OH, US

A61F002/04, A61F002/20

623/023700, 623/009000

An airways stent containing a hollow flexible tube and a plurality of domed pegs on the outer surface of at least the distal end of the tube to lift the tube off the airway passage wall. Also disclosed are intratracheal stents that have additional domed pegs on the outer surface of the proximal end of the tube, and suprastomal stents that have a removable plug in the proximal end of the tube to restrict airflow through the lumen of the tube.