Patents by Inventor Michael D. O'Toole

Michael D. O'Toole 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).

  • Sterile package having double-sided tape for mounting
    Patent number: 5562211
    Abstract: A sterile package for medical devices. A double sided tape is mounted to the bottom outer side of the package. The package is contained within a sealed outer package. The double sided tape has a release liner which has a periphery larger than the periphery of the adhesive coating on the double sided tape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 8, 1996
    Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.
    Inventors: Traci M. Simons, Robert J. Cerwin, Michael D. O'Toole
  • Easy open 1-2-3 instrumentation package
    Patent number: 5392917
    Abstract: A novel surgical instrumentation kit is provided. There is a sterile reloading unit package in this kit. These reloading units or other separate packages may be maintained in their own sterile environment. Further, the ability of the surgeon to transfer from an endoscopic procedure to an open procedure is provided. Finally, there is described a novel package which allows the surgeon to rapidly open the tray and remove from it a surgical drape containing the instrumentation of the above-described kit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 28, 1995
    Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.
    Inventors: Marvin Alpern, Teresa M. Simons, Robert Cerwin, Robert J. Kalinski, Michael D. O'Toole