Michael Wallace Howlett
Nursing in Salt Lake City, UT
License number
Utah 204505-3102
Issued Date
Sep 10, 1979
Expiration Date
Jan 31, 2013
Category
Nurse
Type
Registered Nurse (Under Interstate Compact)
Address
Address
Salt Lake City, UT
Professional information
Infusion Services Coordinator At Va Medical Center
Position:
Infusion Services Coordinator at VA Medical Center
Location:
Greater Salt Lake City Area
Industry:
Hospital & Health Care
Work:
VA Medical Center
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Infusion Services Coordinator
Education:
University of Utah
Multi-Chamber, Sequential Dose Dispensing Syringe
US Patent:
7048720, May 23, 2006
Filed:
Nov 22, 2005
Appl. No.:
11/284504
Inventors:
Nestor Rodriguez San Juan - Eaton PA, US
Michael Wallace Howlett - Salt Lake City UT, US
Bradley Carling Robinson - North Salt Lake UT, US
Gale H. Thorne - Bountiful UT, US
Michael Wallace Howlett - Salt Lake City UT, US
Bradley Carling Robinson - North Salt Lake UT, US
Gale H. Thorne - Bountiful UT, US
Assignee:
Infusive Technologies, LLC - Bountiful UT
International Classification:
A61M 5/00, A61M 5/315
US Classification:
604191, 604231
Abstract:
A valve assembly is disclosed which partitions a conventional syringe into proximal and distal chambers to provide a multi-chamber, sequentially dispensing syringe apparatus. Incorporated in the valve assembly is a valved stopper having a valve (e. g. a slit valve) and a separator which filters out gas from liquid being dispensed through the valve assembly. A syringe plunger communicates through fluid in the proximal chamber to force displacement of the valve assembly. The valve is actuated by differential pressure of a force greater than the valve assembly displacement force. The valve assembly may be made from two parts: (1) a valved stopper (may be molded from basic syringe plunger material); (2) a separator (may be injection molded from syringe barrel material). Key features of such a multi-chamber syringe apparatus are (1) fluids in the chambers are kept disparate; (2) the valve assembly may be used in conventional syringes; (3) gas in a closed chamber is filtered from delivered liquid; (4) bi-stable operation of a valve assembly valve permits reflux free operation; (5) a clinch in the separator holds the valve securely closed until the valve is opened by a predetermined action, such action being tactilely sensible. A tubing set is disclosed which may be added to provide a third disparate chamber.
Apparatus And Methods For Purging Catheter Systems
US Patent:
2010007, Mar 25, 2010
Filed:
May 9, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/387937
Inventors:
Michael W. Howlett - Salt Lake City UT, US
James V. Mercer - West Jordan UT, US
Amelio Paolucci - Westminster CO, US
James V. Mercer - West Jordan UT, US
Amelio Paolucci - Westminster CO, US
Assignee:
Infusion Advancements, LLC. - Salt Lake City UT
International Classification:
A61M 5/168, A61M 5/315
US Classification:
604 65, 604237
Abstract:
Apparatus and methods for providing controlled pressure-flow pulses which purge a catheter system with turbulent flow flushing. Accomplishment of such controlled pressure-flow pulses is provided by a variety of inventive devices including a special plunger rod for a conventional syringe, other interactive parts for conventional syringes, an in-line catheter attachable device which automatically generates the controlled pressure-flow pulses and also single pulse, digitally operated devices.
Disinfecting Caps Having Sealing Features And Related Systems And Methods
US Patent:
8523831, Sep 3, 2013
Filed:
Nov 30, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/957263
Inventors:
Donald D. Solomon - North Salt Lake UT, US
Steven Bandis - West Jordan UT, US
James Mercer - West Jordan UT, US
Michael Howlett - Salt Lake City UT, US
Robert Hitchcock - Sandy UT, US
James Kennedy - Salt Lake City UT, US
Richard Lasher - Salt Lake City UT, US
Steven Bandis - West Jordan UT, US
James Mercer - West Jordan UT, US
Michael Howlett - Salt Lake City UT, US
Robert Hitchcock - Sandy UT, US
James Kennedy - Salt Lake City UT, US
Richard Lasher - Salt Lake City UT, US
Assignee:
Catheter Connections, Inc. - Salt Lake City UT
The University of Utah Research Foundation - Salt Lake City UT
The University of Utah Research Foundation - Salt Lake City UT
International Classification:
A61M 5/14, A61M 39/00, B65D 43/03, A01N 25/00
US Classification:
604256, 604533, 604905, 424405, 220380
Abstract:
Caps can be used to cover and disinfect medical connectors. Some caps can create a seal with the medical connectors to prevent antiseptic from entering a fluid paths defined by a connector. Support members can aid in creating or maintaining the seal.
Cap For Use With One Or More Medical Connectors
US Patent:
D695398, Dec 10, 2013
Filed:
Jan 17, 2011
Appl. No.:
29/383403
Inventors:
Donald D. Solomon - North Salt lake UT, US
F. Mark Ferguson - Salt Lake City UT, US
Steven Bandis - West Jordan UT, US
James Mercer - West Jordan UT, US
Michael Howlett - Salt Lake City UT, US
Robert Hitchcock - Sandy UT, US
F. Mark Ferguson - Salt Lake City UT, US
Steven Bandis - West Jordan UT, US
James Mercer - West Jordan UT, US
Michael Howlett - Salt Lake City UT, US
Robert Hitchcock - Sandy UT, US
Assignee:
Catheter Connections, Inc. - Salt Lake City UT
The University of Utah Research Foundation - Salt Lake City UT
The University of Utah Research Foundation - Salt Lake City UT
International Classification:
2402
US Classification:
D24129
Methods For Disinfecting Medical Connectors
US Patent:
8172825, May 8, 2012
Filed:
Oct 30, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/610141
Inventors:
Donald D. Solomon - North Salt Lake UT, US
F. Mark Ferguson - Salt Lake City UT, US
Robert Hitchcock - Sandy UT, US
Steven Bandis - West Jordan UT, US
James Mercer - West Jordan UT, US
Michael Howlett - Salt Lake City UT, US
Mark Adams - Sandy UT, US
F. Mark Ferguson - Salt Lake City UT, US
Robert Hitchcock - Sandy UT, US
Steven Bandis - West Jordan UT, US
James Mercer - West Jordan UT, US
Michael Howlett - Salt Lake City UT, US
Mark Adams - Sandy UT, US
Assignee:
The University of Utah Research Foundation - Salt Lake City UT
International Classification:
A61M 31/00, A61M 5/14, A61M 25/16, A61M 25/18, A61M 39/00, A61M 39/10
US Classification:
604500, 604256, 604533, 604905
Abstract:
Caps can be used to cover and sterilize the male luer of a medical connector. Some caps can create a seal with the male luer to prevent antiseptic from entering a lumen of the male luer. A biasing element can aid in creating or maintaining the seal.
Disinfecting Caps For Medical Male Luer Connectors
US Patent:
8641681, Feb 4, 2014
Filed:
Jan 8, 2013
Appl. No.:
13/736166
Inventors:
Robert Hitchcock - Sandy UT, US
Steven Bandis - South Jordan UT, US
James V. Mercer - West Jordan UT, US
Michael W. Howlett - Salt Lake City UT, US
Steven Bandis - South Jordan UT, US
James V. Mercer - West Jordan UT, US
Michael W. Howlett - Salt Lake City UT, US
Assignee:
Catheter Connections, Inc. - Salt Lake City UT
International Classification:
A61M 5/32
US Classification:
604199, 604263, 1510404, 134 6, 422 28, 422292
Abstract:
Disclosed herein are disinfecting caps that can be used to cover and disinfect a male luer post of a medical connector when not in use or when disconnected from its female connector counterpart. The caps are configured to engage threads of the connector. The caps contain a disinfecting agent disposed in a chamber of the cap.
Disinfecting Caps Having Sealing Features And Related Systems And Methods
US Patent:
2013033, Dec 19, 2013
Filed:
Aug 21, 2013
Appl. No.:
13/972101
Inventors:
James V. Mercer - West Jordan UT, US
Michael W. Howlett - Salt Lake City UT, US
Robert Hitchcock - Sandy UT, US
James Paul Kennedy - Salt Lake City UT, US
Richard Lasher - Salt Lake City UT, US
Michael W. Howlett - Salt Lake City UT, US
Robert Hitchcock - Sandy UT, US
James Paul Kennedy - Salt Lake City UT, US
Richard Lasher - Salt Lake City UT, US
Assignee:
The University of Utah Research Foundation - Salt Lake City UT
Catheter Connections, Inc. - Salt Lake City UT
Catheter Connections, Inc. - Salt Lake City UT
International Classification:
A61M 39/16
US Classification:
604535
Abstract:
Caps can be used to cover and disinfect medical connectors. Some caps can create a seal with the medical connectors to prevent antiseptic from entering a fluid paths defined by a connector. Support members can aid in creating or maintaining the seal.
Assembly For Cleaning Luer Connectors
US Patent:
8177761, May 15, 2012
Filed:
Jun 30, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/164310
Inventors:
Michael W. Howlett - Salt Lake City UT, US
James V. Mercer - West Jordan UT, US
James V. Mercer - West Jordan UT, US
Assignee:
The University of Utah Research Foundation - Salt Lake City UT
International Classification:
A61M 5/14, B65D 43/03, A61L 2/00, A61L 2/18, A61L 9/00
US Classification:
604256, 604905, 220380, 422292
Abstract:
Illustrative pairs of caps are disclosed, each of the caps being sized and shaped to provide a protective union about a separated medical connector. The pair of caps comprises an assembly that includes a male cap and a female cap. The assembly is sealed until the caps are separated for use, thereby maintaining sterility of the internal surfaces of the caps. One or more absorbent pads may be impregnated with an antiseptic agent and positioned within the pair of caps.
Disinfecting Caps For Medical Male Luer Connectors
US Patent:
8647308, Feb 11, 2014
Filed:
Oct 31, 2012
Appl. No.:
13/664641
Inventors:
Robert Hitchcock - Sandy UT, US
Steven Bandis - South Jordan UT, US
James V. Mercer - West Jordan UT, US
Michael W. Howlett - Salt Lake City UT, US
Steven Bandis - South Jordan UT, US
James V. Mercer - West Jordan UT, US
Michael W. Howlett - Salt Lake City UT, US
Assignee:
Catheter Connections, Inc. - Salt Lake City UT
International Classification:
A61M 5/32
US Classification:
604199, 604263, 1510404, 134 6, 422 28, 422292
Abstract:
Disclosed herein are disinfecting caps that can be used to cover and disinfect a male luer post of a medical connector. The caps are configured to engage threads of the connector. The caps contain a disinfecting agent within an absorbent pad disposed in a chamber of the cap.