University of Utah Research Foundation

Mark B Adams

Tim Nieman

John Fang

Brett Richins

Shawn Andrus

Dylan McCreedy

Omar Galiano

Omar Gallano

The present invention provides devices and methods for safe, easy and cost effective means of placing and verifying proper placement of nasogastric and nasoenteric feeding tubes. Specifically, an integrated feeding device including a tube operable to deliver a nutritional and/or medicinal substance to the gastrointestinal tract, an optical system including a light source, flexible optical fibers or a camera, and a lens, and a steering system is disclosed. The components of the system, namely the optical system and the steering system, may be integrated into the tube.

Optically guided feeding tube, catheters and associated methods

A gradient tube holder and method for securely supporting gradient tubes for observation and access to a gradient therein. The gradient tube holder is pedestal-mounted and includes gradient tube-receiving bores, the bores being formed adjacent an edge so that a longitudinal slot can be formed along the length of the bore. A light shield surrounds the slots to shield the slots against extraneous light thereby enhancing visibility of the gradient tubes.

Gradient tube rack and method

Growing community of inventors

Salt Lake City, UT, United States of America

Mark B Adams