Matthew J Hanlon

Title: Matthew J. Hanlon and a Patent for Trans-Anal Irrigation

Introduction

Matthew J. Hanlon is an inventor associated with Durham, North Carolina, and Hollister, Inc. His patent work includes a spool valve designed for a trans-anal irrigation device.

Latest Patents

Hanlon is credited with 1 patent: “Spool Valve for Body Cavity Irrigation Devices.” The invention describes a spool valve for a hydraulic control circuit in a trans-anal irrigation device. Its valve body contains an elongated bore and multiple ports, while a movable spool and actuator control fluid flow through the tubing set. The circuit can direct fluid between the reservoir and retention balloon, between the reservoir and the catheter’s main passage, and between the retention balloon and the reservoir.

Career Highlights

Hanlon’s patent reflects work on fluid-control technology for body cavity irrigation devices. The design uses a movable spool to manage alternative fluid pathways within the device’s hydraulic circuit.

Collaborations

Hanlon is associated with Hollister, Inc., a company that develops healthcare products. The available information identifies this company connection but does not specify particular collaborators or project details.

Conclusion

Matthew J. Hanlon’s patented spool valve provides a mechanism for controlling fluid pathways in a trans-anal irrigation device, highlighting his contribution to medical-device innovation.