Patents by Inventor Deidre COLLINS

Deidre COLLINS 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).

  • OUTER COVER OF A PEN NEEDLE FOR A DRUG DELIVERY PEN
    Publication number: 20110071475
    Abstract: A connecting member removably connects a plurality of pen needles together, thereby providing a convenient way for a patient to carry multiple pen needles. The connecting member may be integrally formed with the outer cover of the pen needle or may be a separate member that removably receives the pen needle. An outer cover of a pen needle is provided with gripping means to facilitate gripping and handling of the outer cover. A lid connects to the outer cover to seal the outer cover. The lid also has gripping means to facilitate gripping and handling the lid. A cap is provided that has a first opening for receiving a first end of the outer cover and a second opening for receiving a second end of the outer cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2009
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Applicant: BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Joshua D. HORVATH, Deidre COLLINS, Charles G. HWANG, Paul UPHAM, Sean SULLIVAN, Ed LANGILL