Richard J 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:

57301239, Mar 24, 1998

Filed:

Apr 21, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/426362

Inventors:

Rick D. Lorenzen - Ogden UT
Darrel R. Palmer - Sandy UT
William R. Houghton - Midvale UT
Gerry A. Arambula - Salt Lake City UT
David Theron Van Hooser - Salt Lake City UT
Richard C. Lambert - Highland UT
Billy M. Jensen - Sandy UT
Gene Stewart - Midvale UT

Assignee:

Ballard Medical Products - Draper UT

International Classification:

A61M 1600
A61M 1100
A61M 500
A62B 906

US Classification:

12820714

Abstract:

Apparatus and methods are disclosed by which a closed ventilating system accommodates multiple access to the respiratory system of an intubated medical patient without comprising the closed character of the system. Access to the respiratory system through one or more access sites of the closed system apparatus is provided at proximal adapter ports to ventilate the lungs of the patient with gas or gases, to aspirate secretions from the lungs, to oxygenate the lungs to eliminate or reduce residual co. sub. 2 therefrom, to visually inspect selected parts of the respiratory system, to sample sputum and gases, to sense parameters such as flow rates, pressure, and temperature, to flush with washing solution, and/or to administer medication, gases, and/or lavage.

US Patent:

57352712, Apr 7, 1998

Filed:

May 22, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/653938

Inventors:

Rick D. Lorenzen - Ogden UT
Darrel R. Palmer - Sandy UT
William R. Houghton - Midvale UT
Gerry A. Arambula - Salt Lake City UT
David Theron Van Hooser - Salt Lake City UT
Richard C. Lambert - Highland UT
Billy M. Jensen - Sandy UT
Gene Stewart - Midvale UT

Assignee:

Ballard Medical Products - Draper UT

International Classification:

A62B 902
A62B 906
A61M 1600

US Classification:

12820716

Abstract:

Apparatus and methods are disclosed by which a closed ventilating system accommodates multiple access to the respiratory system of an intubated medical patient. Access to the respiratory system is accomplished via one or more access ports through an attached accessory device in order to ventilate the lungs of the patent with gas or gasses, aspirate secretions from the lungs, oxygenate the lungs, visually inspect selected parts of the respiratory system, sample sputum and gasses, sense parameters such as flow rates, pressure, and temperature, flush the respiratory tract with washing solution, and/or administer medication, gasses, and/or lavage. The embodiments of the present invention may have such accessory devices permanently fixed to the adaptor or may be removable and replaceable. Access control means may be provided whereby one or more access ports are selectively aligned with the adaptor in order to allow passage of an attached accessory device therethrough.

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.