Richard M Lambert

US Patent:

51078295, Apr 28, 1992

Filed:

Apr 25, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/514645

Inventors:

Richard C. Lambert - Lehi UT

Assignee:

Ballard Medical Products - Draper UT

International Classification:

A61M 1500

US Classification:

12820216

Abstract:

Apparatus for respiratory therapy, which is particularly useful in a neonatal context, and related methods, the apparatus comprising an adaptor for connection to the exposed fitting of an indwelling endotracheal tube of any one of several types to an aspirating apparatus which may include ventilating capacity. The adaptor includes an appendage by which a lavage solution can be selectively introduced into the lungs of a patient through the indwelling endotracheal tube to loosen secretions without necessarily interrupting the ventilation cycle or requiring that the ventilating circuit be broken. The apparatus also comprises a fitting at one end of an aspirating/ventilating apparatus which has low dead space, alleviating the incidence of inadvertent disconnection and trauma induced by unintended displacement of the end fitting and accommodating not only aspiration and ventilation but also monitoring of certain vital indicators to allow prompt medical response to contraindications. The apparatus further comprises a manual stationary insertion guide for introduction of the suction catheter tube into the respiratory system of the patient and control stop structure which accommodates insertion into the respiratory system of the patient of only a predetermined length of the suction catheter tube. The apparatus also comprises structure by which the flow of secretions through the suction catheter tube can be visually monitored.

US Patent:

49387413, Jul 3, 1990

Filed:

Oct 31, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/429738

Inventors:

Richard C. Lambert - Lehi UT

Assignee:

Ballard Medical Products - Midvale UT

International Classification:

A61M 130

US Classification:

604 19

Abstract:

A ventilating/aspirating apparatus, and related methods, the apparatus comprising a catheter tube for evacuation of lung secretions wherein the distal end portion of the catheter tube is disposed at a substantial angle in respect to the remainder of the catheter tube whereby entry into the left lung of a patient may be predictably and accurately tended to without appreciable trauma to the patient. A removable angle retainer is provided for maintaining the configuration of the distal end portion of the catheter tube during storage, prior to use. Radiopaque indicia, selectively located within the wall of the catheter tube, is provided by which the entry of the distal end portion of the catheter tube into the lungs and particularly the left lung of the medical patient can be insured through accurate monitoring visually or by using available radiological techniques.

US Patent:

48347264, May 30, 1989

Filed:

Mar 11, 1987

Appl. No.:

7/024429

Inventors:

Richard C. Lambert - Lehi UT

Assignee:

Ballard Medical Products - Midvale UT

International Classification:

A61M 2500

US Classification:

604281

Abstract:

A ventilating/aspirating apparatus, and related methods, the apparatus comprising a catheter tube for evacuation of lung secretions wherein the distal end portion of the catheter tube is disposed at a substantial angle in respect to the remainder of the catheter tube whereby entry into the left lung of a patient may be predictably and accurately tended to without appreciable trauma to the patient. A removable angle retainer is provided for maintaining the configuration of the distal end portion of the catheter tube during storage, prior to use. Radiopaque indicia, selectively located within the wall of the catheter tube, is provided by which the entry of the distal end portion of the catheter tube into the lungs and paraticularly the left lung of the medical patient can be insured through accurate monitoring visually or by using available radiological techniques.

US Patent:

49677438, Nov 6, 1990

Filed:

Dec 1, 1988

Appl. No.:

7/279488

Inventors:

Richard C. Lambert - Lehi UT

Assignee:

Ballard Medical Products - Midvale UT

International Classification:

A61M 1500

US Classification:

12820216

Abstract:

Apparatus for respiratory therapy, which is particularly useful in a neonatal context, and related methods, the apparatus comprising an adaptor for connection to the exposed fitting of an indwelling endotracheal tube of any one of several types to an aspirating apparatus which may include ventilating capacity. The adaptor includes an appendage by which a lavage solution can be selectively introduced into the lungs of a patient through the indwelling endotracheal tube to loosen secretions without necessarily interrupting the ventilation cycle or requiring that the ventilating circuit be broken. The apparatus also comprises a fitting at one end of an aspirating/ventilating apparatus which has low dead space, alleviating the incidence of inadvertent disconnection and trauma induced by unintended displacement of the end fitting and accommodating not only aspiration and ventilation but also monitoring of certain vital indicators to allow prompt medical response to contraindications. The apparatus further comprises a manual stationary insertion guide for introduction of the suction catheter tube into the respiratory system of the patient and control stop structure which accommodates insertion into the respiratory system of the patient of only a predetermined length of the suction catheter tube. The apparatus also comprises structure by which the flow of secretions through the suction catheter tube can be visually monitored.

US Patent:

48258598, May 2, 1989

Filed:

Mar 11, 1987

Appl. No.:

7/024436

Inventors:

Richard C. Lambert - Lehi UT

Assignee:

Ballard Medical Products - Midvale UT

International Classification:

A61M 1500

US Classification:

12820216

Abstract:

Apparatus for respiratory therapy, which is particularly useful in a neonatal context, and related methods, the apparatus comprising an adaptor for connection to the exposed fitting of an indwelling endotracheal tube of any one of several types to an aspirating apparatus which may include ventilating capacity. The adaptor includes an appendage by which a lavage solution can be selectively introduced into the lungs of a patient through the indwelling endotracheal tube to loosen secretions without necessarily interrupting the ventilation cycle or requiring that the ventilating circuit be broken. The apparatus also comprises a fitting at one end of an aspirating/ventilating apparatus which has low dead space, alleviating the incidence of inadvertent disconnection and trauma induced by unintended displacement of the end fitting and accommodating not only aspiration and ventilation but also monitoring of certain vital indicators to allow prompt medical response to contraindications. The apparatus further comprises a manual stationary insertion guide for introduction of the suction catheter tube into the respiratory system of the patient and control stop structure which accommodates insertion into the respiratory system of the patient of only a predetermined length of the suction catheter tube. The apparatus also comprises structure by which the flow of secretions through the suction catheter tube can be visually monitored.

US Patent:

55891187, Dec 31, 1996

Filed:

Jun 6, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/468104

Inventors:

George W. Ford - Salt Lake City UT
Richard C. Lambert - Lehi UT
Russell G. Madsen - Price UT

Assignee:

Covol Technologies, Inc. - Lehi UT

International Classification:

C22B 1245
B29C 4700

US Classification:

264122

Abstract:

Iron-rich-material waste products, such as electric arc furnace dust, are formed with an organic binder into discrete shapes, such as briquettes. The shapes can then be used in iron and steel making processes and the iron and heavy metal values in the waste product recovered.

US Patent:

57386943, Apr 14, 1998

Filed:

Dec 19, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/770605

Inventors:

George W. Ford - Salt Lake City UT
Richard C. Lambert - Highland UT
Russell G. Madsen - Wellington UT

Assignee:

Covol Technologies, Inc. - Lehi UT

International Classification:

C10L 500

US Classification:

44553

Abstract:

Iron-rich material waste products, such as electric arc furnace dust, are formed with an organic binder into discrete shapes, such as briquettes and/or other solid shapes. The shapes can then be used in iron and steel making processes and the iron and heavy metal values in the waste product recovered.

US Patent:

48382558, Jun 13, 1989

Filed:

Feb 18, 1988

Appl. No.:

7/157237

Inventors:

Richard C. Lambert - Lehi UT

Assignee:

Ballard Medical Products - Midvale UT

International Classification:

A61M 1500

US Classification:

12820216

Abstract:

Apparatus for respiratory therapy, which is particularly useful in a neonatal context, and related methods, the apparatus comprising an adaptor for connection to the exposed fitting of an indwelling endotracheal tube of any one of several types to an aspirating apparatus which may include ventilating capacity. The adaptor includes an appendage by which a lavage solution can be selectively introduced into the lungs of a patient through the indwelling endotracheal tube to loosen secretions without necessarily interrupting the ventilation cycle or requiring that the ventilating circuit be broken. The apparatus also comprises a fitting at one end of an aspirating/ventilating apparatus which has low dead space, alleviating the incidence of inadvertent disconnection and trauma induced by unintended displacement of the end fitting and accommodating not only aspiration and ventilation but also monitoring of certain vital indicator to allow prompt medical response to contraindications. The apparatus further comprises a manual stationary insertion guide for introduction of the suction catheter tube into the respiratory system of the patient and control stop structure which accommodates insertion into the respiratory system of the patient of only a predetermined length of the suction catheter tube. The apparatus also comprises structure by which the flow of secretions through the suction catheter tube can be visually monitored.