Patents by Inventor Joshua D. Horvath

Joshua D. Horvath 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).

  • Publication number: 20240148964
    Abstract: An infusion system having an integrated inserter and infusion set (10) for containing and placing a flexible catheter (40), and a retractable introducer needle (26), wherein the catheter (40) is isolated from movement after placement. The integrated inserter and infusion set (10) includes a hub (20), having a user push button (30) to activate the device for catheter (40) placement. An adhesive liner (34) can be provided to cover an adhesive layer (36), such as pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA), on the bottom of the device (10).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2023
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Applicant: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Victor Politis, Gary Searle, Mark Guarraia, Joseph Gordon, Dave Zitnick, Sharon Mulligan, Ralph L. Sonderegger, Thomas G. Kluck, Joshua D. Horvath, Charles G. Hwang
  • Patent number: 11878143
    Abstract: An infusion system having an integrated inserter and infusion set (10) for containing and placing a flexible catheter (40), and a retractable introducer needle (26), wherein the catheter (40) is isolated from movement after placement. The integrated inserter and infusion set (10) includes a hub (20), having a user push button (30) to activate the device for catheter (40) placement. An adhesive liner (34) can be provided to cover an adhesive layer (36), such as pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA), on the bottom of the device (10).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Victor Politis, Gary Searle, Mark Guarraia, Joseph Gordon, Dave Zitnick, Sharon Mulligan, Ralph Sonderegger, Thomas Kluck, Joshua D Horvath, Charles G. Hwang
  • Patent number: 11370598
    Abstract: A pen needle assembly, comprising an outer cover having an open end, a lid removably connected to the open end of the outer cover, a pen needle disposed in the outer cover, and connecting members disposed on opposite sides of the outer cover. Also disclosed is a pen needle assembly, comprising an outer cover having an open end, a lid removably connected to the open end of the outer cover, a pen needle disposed in the outer cover, and connecting members disposed on opposite sides of the outer cover, wherein a plurality of pen needle assemblies are connected adjacent to each other via the connecting members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: Embecta Corp.
    Inventors: Joshua D. Horvath, Deirdre Collins, Charles G. Hwang, Paul Upham, Sean Sullivan, Ed Langill
  • Publication number: 20210138164
    Abstract: A pen needle assembly having a hub with an increased surface area that contacts a patient's skin is provided. The increased contact area of the hub with the patient's skin during injection of a cannula decreases the pressure exerted against the patient's skin, thereby increasing the comfort of the patient. A bonding adhesive is disposed on an outer surface of the hub, thereby decreasing the required curing time of the adhesive. Additionally, the increased contact area, between the cannula adhesive and hub increases the strength of the bond therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2021
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Inventor: Joshua D. Horvath
  • Patent number: 10926044
    Abstract: A pen needle assembly having a hub with an increased surface area that contacts a patient's skin is provided. The increased contact area of the hub with the patient's skin during injection of a cannula decreases the pressure exerted against the patient's skin, thereby increasing the comfort of the patient. A bonding adhesive is disposed on an outer surface of the hub, thereby decreasing the required curing time of the adhesive. Additionally, the increased contact area, between the cannula adhesive and hub increases the strength of the bond therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventor: Joshua D. Horvath
  • Publication number: 20200331687
    Abstract: A pen needle assembly, comprising an outer cover having an open end, a lid removably connected to the open end of the outer cover, a pen needle disposed in the outer cover, and connecting members disposed on opposite sides of the outer cover. Also disclosed is a pen needle assembly, comprising an outer cover having an open end, a lid removably connected to the open end of the outer cover, a pen needle disposed in the outer cover, and connecting members disposed on opposite sides of the outer cover, wherein a plurality of pen needle assemblies are connected adjacent to each other via the connecting members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2020
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Applicant: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Joshua D. HORVATH, Deirdre COLLINS, Charles G. HWANG, Paul UPHAM, Sean SULLIVAN, Ed LANGILL
  • Patent number: 10745188
    Abstract: A pen needle assembly, comprising an outer cover having an open end, a lid removably connected to the open end of the outer cover, a pen needle disposed in the outer cover, and connecting members disposed on opposite sides of the outer cover. Also disclosed is a pen needle assembly, comprising an outer cover having an open end, a lid removably connected to the open end of the outer cover, a pen needle disposed in the outer cover, and connecting members disposed on opposite sides of the outer cover, wherein a plurality of pen needle assemblies are connected adjacent to each other via the connecting members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Joshua D. Horvath, Deirdre Collins, Charles G. Hwang, Paul Upham, Sean Sullivan, Ed Langill
  • Publication number: 20200001005
    Abstract: An infusion system having an integrated inserter and infusion set (10) for containing and placing a flexible catheter (40), and a retractable introducer needle (26), wherein the catheter (40) is isolated from movement after placement. The integrated inserter and infusion set (10) includes a hub (20), having a user push button (30) to activate the device for catheter (40) placement. An adhesive liner (34) can be provided to cover an adhesive layer (36), such as pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA), on the bottom of the device (10).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Applicant: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Victor Politis, Gary Searle, Mark Guarraia, Joseph Gordon, Dave Zitnick, Sharon Mulligan, Ralph Sonderegger, Thomas Kluck, Joshua D. Horvath, Charles G. Hwang
  • Patent number: 10342918
    Abstract: An infusion system having an integrated inserter and infusion set (10) for containing and placing a flexible catheter (40), and a retractable introducer needle (26), wherein the catheter (40) is isolated from movement after placement. The integrated inserter and infusion set (10) includes a hub (20), having a user push button (30) to activate the device for catheter (40) placement. An adhesive liner (34) can be provided to cover an adhesive layer (36), such as pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA), on the bottom of the device (10).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Victor Politis, Gary M. Searle, Mark Guarraia, Joseph Gordon, Dave Zitnick, Sharon Mulligan, Ralph L. Sonderegger, Thomas G. Kluck, Joshua D. Horvath, Charles G. Hwang
  • Publication number: 20190091418
    Abstract: A pen needle assembly having a hub with an increased surface area that contacts a patient's skin is provided. The increased contact area of the hub with the patient's skin during injection of a cannula decreases the pressure exerted against the patient's skin, thereby increasing the comfort of the patient. A bonding adhesive is disposed on an outer surface of the hub, thereby decreasing the required curing time of the adhesive. Additionally, the increased contact area, between the cannula adhesive and hub increases the strength of the bond therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2018
    Publication date: March 28, 2019
    Inventor: Joshua D. Horvath
  • Patent number: 10220160
    Abstract: A pen needle hub and cover for a pen needle assembly that provides tactile and/or audible indicia of proper attachment between the hub of the pen needle and the pen is provided. Such indicia substantially prevent under- and over-torquing of the pen needle. The tactile indicia may include a user sensing a wave of a torque of peak value followed by a torque of lesser value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Tieming Ruan, Abhijitsinh S. Raj, Joshua D. Horvath, Adam Gold
  • Patent number: 10201669
    Abstract: A pen needle assembly having a hub with an increased surface area that contacts a patient's skin is provided. The increased contact area of the hub with the patient's skin during injection of a cannula decreases the pressure exerted against the patient's skin, thereby increasing the comfort of the patient. A bonding adhesive is disposed on an outer surface of the hub, thereby decreasing the required curing time of the adhesive. Additionally, the increased contact area, between the cannula adhesive and hub increases the strength of the bond therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2019
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventor: Joshua D. Horvath
  • Patent number: 10202222
    Abstract: A shipping container integrates a sharps disposal container with a new product storage container for shipping. The storage container stores new product. A sharps disposal container receives used sharps. One of the storage container and the sharps disposal container is disposed within the other of the storage container and the sharps disposal container for shipping. A lid is adapted to be connected to the outermost container of the sharps disposal container and the storage container for shipping and to a top of the sharps disposal container for receiving used sharps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2019
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Charles Hwang, Joshua D. Horvath, Christopher Schlenk, Roman Tunkel, Zenia Zaveri
  • Publication number: 20170233168
    Abstract: A pen needle assembly, comprising an outer cover having an open end, a lid removably connected to the open end of the outer cover, a pen needle disposed in the outer cover, and connecting members disposed on opposite sides of the outer cover. Also disclosed is a pen needle assembly, comprising an outer cover having an open end, a lid removably connected to the open end of the outer cover, a pen needle disposed in the outer cover, and connecting members disposed on opposite sides of the outer cover, wherein a plurality of pen needle assemblies are connected adjacent to each other via the connecting members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2017
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Applicant: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Joshua D. HORVATH, Deirdre COLLINS, Charles G. HWANG, Paul UPHAM, Sean Sullivan, Ed LANGILL
  • Publication number: 20170157338
    Abstract: A pen needle assembly having a hub with an increased surface area that contacts a patient's skin is provided. The increased contact area of the hub with the patient's skin during injection of a cannula decreases the pressure exerted against the patient's skin, thereby increasing the comfort of the patient. A bonding adhesive is disposed on an outer surface of the hub, thereby decreasing the required curing time of the adhesive. Additionally, the increased contact area, between the cannula adhesive and hub increases the strength of the bond therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2017
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Applicant: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventor: Joshua D. Horvath
  • Patent number: 9668813
    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: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Joshua D. Horvath, Deirdre Collins, Charles G. Hwang, Paul Upham, Sean Sullivan, Ed Langill
  • Patent number: 9604013
    Abstract: A pen needle assembly having a hub with an increased surface area that contacts a patient's skin is provided. The increased contact area of the hub with the patient's skin during injection of a cannula decreases the pressure exerted against the patient's skin, thereby increasing the comfort of the patient. A bonding adhesive is disposed on an outer surface of the hub, thereby decreasing the required curing time of the adhesive. Additionally, the increased contact area, between the cannula adhesive and hub increases the strength of the bond therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventor: Joshua D. Horvath
  • Patent number: 9381303
    Abstract: A pen needle includes a hub having a first opening at a first end and a second opening at a second end. A needle is connected to the hub and extends through the first opening at the first end. Access to the needle through the second opening is prevented by a sterility barrier, which has a movable portion that is moved along a longitudinal axis of the needle to provide access to the needle. A storage container includes a housing having a plurality of cavities to receive a plurality of pen needles. A cover is rotatably connected to the housing and is rotated such that an access portion thereof is aligned with one of the cavities, thereby providing access to the pen needle in the cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Raj Abhijitsinh, Sean Sullivan, Robert Banik, James S. Bates, Cole Constantineau, Ryan Schoonmaker, Michel Bruehwiler, Joshua D. Horvath, Doug Lawrence
  • Publication number: 20160101241
    Abstract: A pen needle hub and cover for a pen needle assembly that provides tactile and/or audible indicia of proper attachment between the hub of the pen needle and the pen is provided. Such indicia substantially prevent under- and over-torquing of the pen needle. The tactile indicia may include a user sensing a wave of a torque of peak value followed by a torque of lesser value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2015
    Publication date: April 14, 2016
    Inventors: Tieming Ruan, Abhijitsinh S. Raj, Joshua D. Horvath, Adam Gold
  • Patent number: 9233216
    Abstract: A pen needle hub and cover for a pen needle assembly that provides tactile and/or audible indicia of proper attachment between the hub of the pen needle and the pen is provided. Such indicia substantially prevent under- and over-torquing of the pen needle. The tactile indicia may include a user sensing a wave of a torque of peak value followed by a torque of lesser value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Tieming Ruan, Abhijitsinh S. Raj, Joshua D. Horvath, Adam Gold