James E Devries

US Patent:

6656109, Dec 2, 2003

Filed:

Apr 19, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/837270

Inventors:

James H. DeVries - Grand Rapids MI
Steven R. Gundry - Redlands CA
Brian S. Beals - East Grand Rapids MI

Assignee:

Medtronic, Inc. - Minneapolis MN

International Classification:

A61F 0202

US Classification:

600 37, 128897, 128898, 606201

Abstract:

A suction retractor that provides support to and positions an organ for surgery is provided. This retractor includes a support surface, a plurality of suction elements disposed adjacent the support surface, at least one leash operatively attached to the support surface; and at least one suction tube operatively connected with the suction elements. A method for using the retractor to manipulate an organ during surgery is also provided.

US Patent:

D3698572, May 14, 1996

Filed:

May 28, 1993

Appl. No.:

D/008974

Inventors:

William M. Booth - Paw Paw MI
James H. Devries - Grand Rapids MI

Assignee:

Medtronic, Inc. - Minneapolis MN

US Classification:

D24112

US Patent:

45479232, Oct 22, 1985

Filed:

Mar 15, 1984

Appl. No.:

6/591397

Inventors:

James H. DeVries - Grand Rapids MI
John H. Dufek - Birmingham AL

Assignee:

DLP Inc. - Grand Rapids MI

International Classification:

A47L 2500

US Classification:

15104R

Abstract:

A surgical knife cleaner and, more particularly, a cleaner for a cautery knife used to clean and cauterize incisions and wounds. A readily attachable base has a cradle to retain a closely coiled strand on an axis parallel to the base. The cradle has edges to limit the introduction of the knife in the direction transverse to the axis of the coil and to clean the edge of the knife.

US Patent:

60425768, Mar 28, 2000

Filed:

Nov 7, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/965991

Inventors:

James H. DeVries - Grand Rapids MI

Assignee:

Medtronic, Inc. - Minneapolis MN

International Classification:

A61M 2500

US Classification:

604523

Abstract:

A two-staged venous cannula is disclosed having an angled bend near the distal end. In a preferred embodiment, the angle is a right angle. The angle bend allows the cannulation to take place near the junction of the inferior vena cava and the right atrium instead of higher in the right atrium. The cannula has a drainage hole at the apex of the angled bend to act as a blood collection port and a drainage hole at the distal end of the cannula to drain the inferior vena cava. The two-stage venous cannula is made of a rigid material at its distal end so that the distal end of the cannula may be easily inserted into the patient's heart through the right atrium. The disclosed cannula keeps the cannula away from the aorta, allows the cannula to exit the superior vena cava at an angle more perpendicular to the axis of the superior vena cave and allows the cannula to be used in minimally invasive surgical procedures where size and access restrictions often make it difficult to place and maintain such devices.

US Patent:

54434483, Aug 22, 1995

Filed:

May 31, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/251093

Inventors:

James H. DeVries - Grand Rapids MI

Assignee:

DLP, Inc. - Grand Rapids MI

International Classification:

A61M 2500

US Classification:

604 96

Abstract:

A removable stylet for use in the introduction of cannulae into a vessel or chamber of a body for medical procedures, and a retrograde coronary sinus perfusion cannula using such stylet. The stylet is used to guide the cannula during insertion, and includes a proximal relatively stiff end that can be manually manipulated by the attending physician to guide the stylet. On the distal end of the stylet is a relatively flexible portion that can be shaped into various curves and which is form-retaining while retaining flexibility.

US Patent:

53953304, Mar 7, 1995

Filed:

Sep 4, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/940632

Inventors:

Stuart J. Marcadis - Portage IN
James H. DeVries - Grand Rapids MI

Assignee:

DLP, Inc. - Grand Rapids MI

International Classification:

A61M 2900

US Classification:

604 96

Abstract:

A perfusion catheter for use in open heart surgery having an inflatable cuff adjacent the distal end in communication with the lumen of the catheter to self-inflate when perfusion liquid is introduced into the lumen. A plug in the lumen within the cuff causes lumen flow to by-pass from the proximal end of the cuff to the distal end of the cuff through transverse parts in the lumen. A flow restriction at the distal end of the lumen causes pressure build-up to inflate the cuff. A pressure monitoring lumen splices to the catheter tube to parallel the tube down to the distal end where it is in communication with the end of the catheter and also with the distal end of the cuff to register cuff pressure. An introducer shaft is provided to be inserted into the lumen to abut the plug to stiffen the catheter, thus facilitating insertion, and a stiffener spine at the cuff area of the catheter also provides rigidity to compensate for the weakening of the lumen resulting from the transverse ports. A cross-port between the pressure monitoring lumen and the main lumen distally of the cuff will register lumen pressure if both the main lumen and the monitoring lumen become occluded at the distal end of the catheter.

US Patent:

52902315, Mar 1, 1994

Filed:

Sep 4, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/940633

Inventors:

Stuart J. Marcadis - Portage IN
James H. DeVries - Grand Rapids MI

Assignee:

DLP, Inc. - Grand Rapids MI

International Classification:

A61M 2900

US Classification:

604 96

Abstract:

A perfusion catheter for use in open heart surgery having an inflatable cuff adjacent the distal end in communication with the lumen of the catheter to self-inflate when perfusion liquid is introduced into the lumen. A plug in the lumen within the cuff causes lumen flow to by-pass from the proximal end of the cuff to the distal end of the cuff through transverse parts in the lumen. A flow restriction at the distal end of the lumen causes pressure build-up to inflate the cuff. A pressure monitoring lumen splices to the catheter tube to parallel the tube down to the distal end where it is in communication with the end of the catheter and also with the distal end of the cuff to register cuff pressure. An introducer shaft is provided to be inserted into the lumen to abut the plug to stiffen the catheter, thus facilitating insertion, and a stiffener spine at the cuff area of the catheter also provides rigidity to compensate for the weakening of the lumen resulting from the transverse ports. A cross-port between the pressure monitoring lumen and the main lumen distally of the cuff will register lumen pressure if both the main lumen and the monitoring lumen become occluded at the distal end of the catheter.

US Patent:

57207267, Feb 24, 1998

Filed:

Sep 20, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/718225

Inventors:

Stuart J. Marcadis - Portage IN
James H. Devries - Grand Rapids MI

Assignee:

Medtronic, Inc. - Minneapolis MN

International Classification:

A61M 2900

US Classification:

604 96

Abstract:

A catheter for retrograde perfusion of the heart through the coronary sinus, which has an infusion lumen for introducing perfusion liquid into the heart, a retention means such as an inflatable balloon, and can have retention enhancements such as spikes, felt or a hydrophilic coating, on the surface of the retention means to keep it firmly in place.

Address:

1520 Castlemaine Dr, Zeeland, MI 49464

VIN:

1FTFX1EV1AFD53801

Make:

FORD

Model:

F-150

Year:

2010