Richard Thomas Rockwell
Nursing at Richelle Cv, Pflugerville, TX
License number
Colorado 127260
Issued Date
Nov 29, 2000
Renew Date
Oct 1, 2002
Expiration Date
Sep 30, 2004
Type
Registered Nurse
Address
Address
17808 Richelle Cv, Pflugerville, TX 78660
Professional information
Method And Apparatus For Providing Access To Fluid Transmitting Vessels Of A Patient
US Patent:
2006000, Jan 12, 2006
Filed:
Jul 8, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/888929
Inventors:
Richard Rockwell - Pflugerville TX, US
International Classification:
A61M 5/178
US Classification:
604164070
Abstract:
An method and apparatus for providing access to fluid transmitting vessels of a patient, the apparatus comprising a catheter that is coupled to a hub. A needle, coupled to a needle housing, may be received within the hub and catheter. A cap is coupled to the hub and may be actuated between an open position and a closed position. In the closed position, the cap interfaces the hub thereby sealing an end of the hub. In the open position, the cap is situated so that it does not substantially seal the proximal end of the hub.