Thomas E Stout
Electrician in Salt Lake City, UT

7470256, Dec 30, 2008

Aug 5, 2005

11/198666

Fred P. Lampropoulos - Sandy UT, US
Arlin Dale Nelson - Sandy UT, US
D. Kent Backman - Salt Lake City UT, US
Gregory R. McArthur - Sandy UT, US
Thomas D. Stout - Salt Lake City UT, US
Brian Stevens - Pleasant Grove UT, US

Merit Medical Systems, Inc., - South Jordan UT

A61M 5/32

604180

A self-suturing anchor device includes rotatable ring adapted to automatically deploy sutures to secure a catheter. The rotatable ring is utilized in connection with a ratchet mechanism which allows movement of the rotatable ring in a first direction while preventing movement of the rotatable ring in the opposite direction. The rotatable ring is also utilized in connection with a bearing member to facilitate smooth and efficient rotation of the rotatable ring. An extension saddle is utilized to provide a desired amount of displacement between suture securement points to minimize pivotal movement of the catheter. The rotatable ring is wider than its height to minimize kinking of the catheter tube and to relieve pressure when pressed between the patient and a support surface. In another embodiment, a plurality of scallops or other gripping members are utilized to facilitate easy gripping and rotation of the rotatable ring.

7520869, Apr 21, 2009

Mar 16, 2005

11/082170

Fred P. Lampropoulos - Sandy UT, US
Arlin Dale Nelson - Sandy UT, US
Darryl Kent Bachman - Salt Lake City UT, US
Gregory R. McArthur - Sandy UT, US
Thomas D. Stout - Salt Lake City UT, US
Brian Stevens - Pleasant Grove UT, US

Merit Medical Systems, Inc. - South Jordan UT

A61M 5/32

604180

A self-suturing anchor device includes a base having a securement mechanism. The securement mechanism includes one or more resilient pockets in which are placed a plurality of looped sutures. The securement mechanism and looped sutures facilitate automatic securement of a catheter relative to the self-suturing anchor device. In at least one embodiment, the looped sutures are also threaded through loops in another corresponding looped suture, such that each looped sutures slidably tighten in concert with one another. When at least a portion of the securement mechanism is moved, at least one of the plurality of looped sutures is tensioned and closes against a securement point on the catheter. A catheter can be secured in a self-suturing anchor device in a quick and efficient manner with minimal effort.

6394977, May 28, 2002

Mar 25, 1998

09/048091

Steven R. Taylor - Salt Lake City UT
Thomas D. Stout - Salt Lake City UT

Merit Medical Systems, Inc. - Sandy UT

A61M 2900

60410003, 60410001

A pressure gauge for displaying the magnitude of fluid pressure generated within a syringe or another pressurized system. The pressure gauge is removably attachable to a syringe, and may be sterilized for reuse after each medical procedure. A piezoresistive transducer senses fluid pressure and generates an electrical signal that changes in response to changes in said fluid pressure. The electrical signal is converts d to digital signals by a microprocessor. A stepper motor responds to the digital signals to control a pointer that moves across a dial to display the magnitude of the fluid pressure. A small lithium battery that can withstand high temperatures supplies electrical power to the pressure gauge. A housing unit, comprising stainless steel and a transparent window, encases the components of the pressure gauge. After use, the pressure gauge is placed in an autoclave, thereby sterilizing the pressure gauge for reuse.

6533757, Mar 18, 2003

Jun 8, 2000

09/589992

Fred P. Lampropoulos - Sandy UT
Steven R. Taylor - Salt Lake City UT
Thomas D. Stout - Salt Lake City UT
Blaine A. Johnson - Riverton UT
Larry E. Roberts - American Fork UT
Jerrold L. Foote - Kanab UT
A. Tony Smith - Salt Lake City UT

Merit Medical Systems, Inc. - South Jordan UT

A61M 3700

604131, 604920, 60410003, 604 9601, 604 9702, 604 9801

Methods and systems for controlling and monitoring pressurization data. The methods and systems advance beyond the prior art in their ability to convey pressurization data unambiguously. The methods and systems include a novel combination of visual cues and control features to insure that pressurization data may be analyzed accurately. For example, the visual cues and control features include changing the background color of the display area and providing a pressurization arrow to indicate pressurization or depressurization; a time showing the elapsed time of pressurization or depressurization; a pressurization number indicating the number of pressurization cycles that have occurred; software keys for making configuration choices; and text and graphic display modes. A touch interface may be provide for user interaction. To insure accurate pressure measurements, at least one pressure reference standard may also be utilized.

5807321, Sep 15, 1998

Nov 28, 1995

8/563361

Ronald L. Stoker - South Jordan UT
Darryl Kent Backman - Salt Lake City UT
Christopher L. Durham - Salt Lake City UT
Jerrold L. Foote - Salt Lake City UT
Garlyn W. Hendry - Salt Lake City UT
Gregory R. McArthur - Sandy UT
Jon Rhees - Riverton UT
Thomas D. Stout - Salt Lake City UT
Steve R. Taylor - Salt Lake City UT
William Woelper - Sandy UT

Merit Medical - South Jordan UT

A61M 3100

604 65

A system and method for electronically monitoring and displaying digital flow data relevant to the administration of a parenteral fluid, such as a contrast medium, to a patient is disclosed. The system includes a disposable fluid flow indicator, adapted to be detachably connected in fluid communication with a contrast media source. The fluid flow indicator measures the amount of contrast media dispensed from the source and administered to a patient, and provides an indication of the amount dispensed based on the movement of a displacement indicator. Also disclosed is an electronic controller, which is adapted to be detachably connected to the fluid flow indicator. The controller includes a sensor interface circuit, which operably interfaces the electronic controller circuitry with the fluid flow indicator so that the fluid flow measurement indicator is optically detected by the sensor circuit, which in turn generates a representative electrical flow signal. The electrical flow signal is received and processed by a programmable digital processor contained within the electronic controller in a manner so as to continuously track and generate digital flow data. The digital flow data includes information regarding the amount of contrast medium remaining within the contrast source, and the amount of medium that has been delivered to the patient.

7892202, Feb 22, 2011

May 9, 2008

12/118442

Fred P. Lampropoulos - Salt Lake City UT, US
Steve Taylor - Salt Lake City UT, US
Thomas Stout - Salt Lake City UT, US
Jim Mottola - Salt Lake City UT, US
Blaine Johnson - Riverton UT, US

Merit Medical Systems, Inc. - South Jordan UT

A61M 29/00

60410003, 60410001, 604121, 604 9703, 604246, 604218, 604187, 604181, 604118, 604 38

An inflation syringe having an improved display and method of displaying pressurization information. More particularly, the present invention relates to methods and apparatuses for providing both numeric and non-numeric indications of an inflation pressurization associated with an inflation syringe. According to one embodiment of the present invention, a progressive non-numeric display is provided for displaying the pressurization of the inflation syringe along with numeric indicators of the pressurization. The progressive display includes a plurality of indicia corresponding to a range of inflation pressurization values. The indicia are actuated to indicate inflation pressurization and to allow the practitioner to not only easily monitor the general intensity of the pressurization but to monitor changes in the pressurization without needing to interpret numerical values. This permits the user to ascertain the relationship between the current pressurization, desired pressurization, and the rate of pressurization.

8118776, Feb 21, 2012

Dec 15, 2009

12/638631

Fred P. Lampropoulos - Salt Lake City UT, US
Steve Taylor - Salt Lake City UT, US
Thomas Stout - Salt Lake City UT, US
Jim Mottola - Salt Lake City UT, US
Blaine Johnson - Riverton UT, US

Merit Medical Systems, Inc. - South Jordan UT

A61M 29/00

604 9703

An inflation syringe having an improved display and modularized component assembly. More particularly, the present invention relates to methods and apparatuses for providing both numeric and non-numeric indications of an inflation pressurization associated with an inflation syringe. A modularized component assembly for an inflation syringe allowing independent components to be tested independent of the other components of the inflation syringe.

7182750, Feb 27, 2007

Feb 25, 2004

10/788945

Fred P. Lampropoulos - Sandy UT, US
Thomas D. Stout - Salt Lake City UT, US

Merit Medical Systems, Inc - South Jordan UT

A61M 37/00, A61M 1/00

604140, 604142, 604151

The present invention is directed to a modular pressure infuser apparatus adapted to allow a user to modify the configuration of the pressure infuser apparatus by utilizing one or more interchangeable manual and/or automatic pumps to inflate a pressure infuser bag of the pressure infuser apparatus. The modular configuration of the pressure infuser apparatus permits the user to detach and reattach a motorized pump and/or a manual pump to the pressure infuser bag quickly, easily, and efficiently without decreasing the air pressure of the pressure infuser bag. By providing selectively removable pump modules, the user can select the configuration of the pressure infuser apparatus that is best adapted to the needs of the patient. A pressure release valve is configured to regulate the pressure of the pressure infuser bag.

8398588, Mar 19, 2013

Feb 17, 2012

13/399712

Fred P. Lampropoulos - Salt Lake City UT, US
Steve Taylor - Salt Lake City UT, US
Thomas Stout - Salt Lake City UT, US
Jim Mottola - Salt Lake City UT, US
Blaine Johnson - Riverton UT, US

Merit Medical Systems, Inc. - South Jordan UT

A61M 29/00

604 9703

An inflation syringe having an improved display and modularized component assembly. More particularly, the present invention relates to methods and apparatuses for providing both numeric and non-numeric indications of an inflation pressurization associated with an inflation syringe. A modularized component assembly for an inflation syringe allowing independent components to be tested independent of the other components of the inflation syringe.

8372021, Feb 12, 2013

Jan 5, 2007

11/620490

Fred P. Lampropoulos - Salt Lake City UT, US
Steven R. Taylor - Salt Lake City UT, US
Thomas D. Stout - Salt Lake City UT, US
Jim D Mottola - South Jordan UT, US
Andy E. Poursaid - Sandy UT, US
Mark Flygare - Farmington UT, US
Gregory R. McArthur - Sandy UT, US
Brian Stevens - Pleasant Grove UT, US

Merit Medical Systems, Inc. - South Jordan UT

A61B 5/103, A61B 5/117

600595, 600587

This invention relates to a measuring device, which includes a body. A digital display is located in the body, the digital display being configured to show at least a linear measurement. The measuring device also includes a holding portion coupled to the body and configured to slidably engage an elongate member, such as a catheter or introducer sheath, in a space provided between the holding portion and the body. The measuring device also includes a sensor or transducer located in the body and configured to measure at least a linear distance traveled by the elongate member, such that the linear measurement is associated with the linear distance.