Patents by Inventor David Francis Capes
David Francis Capes has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20040199113Abstract: A syringe comprising a barrel and a plunger rod having a proximal portion and a distal portion is provided. The distal portion includes a stopper slidably positioned in fluid-tight engagement with the inside surface of the barrel. The structure is provided for holding the proximal portion and the distal portion together during normal use of the syringe and breakable upon application of an additional force applied to the proximal portion. Structure is also provided for preventing the proximal portion from applying distally directed force to the distal portion after the breakable connection is broken.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2004Publication date: October 7, 2004Applicant: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: David Francis Capes, Steven Lau Choon Meng
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Publication number: 20040176722Abstract: A single-use syringe comprises a barrel having a proximal end, a distal end and an inside surface, and a plunger rod having a proximal portion and a distal portion connected by a disengageable connection. The plunger rod further includes a stopper on its distal end. The disengageable connection is strong enough to hold the proximal and distal portions together during normal use of the syringe and disengageable upon application of an additional force applied to the proximal portion. A catch on the proximal portion of the plunger rod and a discontinuity in the chamber engage to prevent removal of the proximal portion from the barrel.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2003Publication date: September 9, 2004Inventors: David Francis Capes, Patrick Chng Hang Khiang, Steven Lau Choon Meng, Hiang Seng Low
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Publication number: 20040097884Abstract: A syringe includes a barrel having a fluid chamber, a proximal end, a distal end and an elongated tip extending from the distal end and having a passageway therethrough in fluid communication with the chamber. A collar surrounds the tip and includes at least one deflectable locking tab projecting radially inwardly from the collar. The locking tab is adapted to engage the hub of a needle assembly to prevent removal of a needle assembly away from the tip. The locking tab is configured to allow the assembly of the needle assembly to the barrel through axial motion of the hub toward the barrel. A plunger is provided for drawing fluid into and out of the barrel. The plunger includes an elongated plunger rod having a proximal portion and a distal portion connected by a breakable connection. The breakable connection is strong enough to hold the proximal portion and distal portion together during normal use of the syringe and breakable upon application of additional force to the proximal portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2003Publication date: May 20, 2004Inventors: David Francis Capes, Marcos Calucho Villas, Martin Clapes Pons
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Publication number: 20040064105Abstract: A syringe comprising a barrel and a plunger rod having a proximal portion and a distal portion is provided. The distal portion includes a stopper slidably positioned in fluid-tight engagement with the inside surface of the barrel. The structure is provided for holding the proximal portion and the distal portion together during normal use of the syringe and breakable upon application of an additional force applied to the proximal portion. Structure is also provided for preventing the proximal portion from applying distally directed force to the distal portion after the breakable connection is broken.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2002Publication date: April 1, 2004Inventors: David Francis Capes, Steven Lau Choon Meng
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Patent number: 6361525Abstract: A syringe includes a barrel having a fluid chamber, a proximal end, a distal end and an elongated tip extending from the distal end and having a passageway therethrough in fluid communication with the chamber. A collar surrounds the tip and includes at least one deflectable locking tab projecting radially inwardly from the collar. The locking tab is adapted to engage the hub of a needle assembly to prevent removal of a needle assembly away from the tip. The locking tab is configured to allow the assembly of the needle assembly to the barrel through axial motion of the hub toward the barrel. A plunger is provided for drawing fluid into and out of the barrel. The plunger includes an elongated plunger rod having a proximal portion and a distal portion connected by a breakable connection. The breakable connection is strong enough to hold the proximal portion and distal portion together during normal use of the syringe and breakable upon application of additional force to the proximal portion.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 1999Date of Patent: March 26, 2002Assignee: Becton Dickinson and CompanyInventors: David Francis Capes, Marcos Calucho Villas, Martin Clapes Pons
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Publication number: 20020007147Abstract: A syringe includes a barrel having a fluid chamber, a proximal end, a distal end and an elongated tip extending from the distal end and having a passageway therethrough in fluid communication with the chamber. A collar surrounds the tip and includes at least one deflectable locking tab projecting radially inwardly from the collar. The locking tab is adapted to engage the hub of a needle assembly to prevent removal of a needle assembly away from the tip. The locking tab is configured to allow the assembly of the needle assembly to the barrel through axial motion of the hub toward the barrel. A plunger is provided for drawing fluid into and out of the barrel. The plunger includes an elongated plunger rod having a proximal portion and a distal portion connected by a breakable connection. The breakable connection is strong enough to hold the proximal portion and distal portion together during normal use of the syringe and breakable upon application of additional force to the proximal portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2001Publication date: January 17, 2002Inventors: David Francis Capes, Marcos Calucho Villas
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Publication number: 20010041866Abstract: A syringe includes a barrel having a fluid chamber, a proximal end, a distal end and an elongated tip extending from the distal end and having a passageway therethrough in fluid communication with the chamber. A collar surrounds the tip and includes at least one deflectable locking tab projecting radially inwardly from the collar. The locking tab is adapted to engage the hub of a needle assembly to prevent removal of a needle assembly away from the tip. The locking tab is configured to allow the assembly of the needle assembly to the barrel through axial motion of the hub toward the barrel. A plunger is provided for drawing fluid into and out of the barrel. The plunger includes an elongated plunger rod having a proximal portion and a distal portion connected by a breakable connection. The breakable connection is strong enough to hold the proximal portion and distal portion together during normal use of the syringe and breakable upon application of additional force to the proximal portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 1999Publication date: November 15, 2001Applicant: Richard J. RodrickInventors: DAVID FRANCIS CAPES, MARCOS CALUCHO VILLAS, MARTIN CLAPES PONS
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Patent number: 6217550Abstract: A syringe includes a barrel having a fluid chamber, a proximal end, a distal end and an elongated tip extending from the distal end and having a passageway therethrough in fluid communication with the chamber. A plunger is provided for drawing fluid into and out of the barrel. The plunger includes an elongated plunger rod having a proximal portion and a distal portion connected by a breakable connection. The breakable connection is strong enough to hold the proximal portion and distal portion together during normal use of the syringe and breakable upon application of additional force to the proximal portion.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 1999Date of Patent: April 17, 2001Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventor: David Francis Capes