Patents by Inventor Norbert M. Assion
Norbert M. Assion 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: 20170334585Abstract: A container and method for filling same. The container includes a penetrable and resealable portion that is resealable, and a container body having a sealed empty chamber in fluid communication with the penetrable and resealable portion for receiving therein a substance. The resealable member may be dome-shaped or have a convex outer surface. A method of filling the container includes penetrating the penetrable and resealable portion with an injection member and introducing a substance into the chamber, withdrawing the injection member, and resealing the penetration hole in the resealable member made by the injection member during penetration.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2017Publication date: November 23, 2017Inventors: Daniel Py, Norbert M. Assion
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Patent number: 9668914Abstract: An ophthalmic dispenser and method of filling and dispensing fluid stored therein. The dispenser includes a rigid housing defining a fluid-receiving chamber, a flexible bladder receivable within the fluid-receiving chamber, a pump coupled in fluid communication with the fluid-receiving chamber, and a nozzle having a valve defining an annular, axially-extending valve seat, an outlet aperture coupled in fluid communication between the valve seat and the pump, and a flexible valve cover extending about the valve seat and forming an annular, axially-extending interface therebetween.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2014Date of Patent: June 6, 2017Assignee: DR. PY INSTITUTE LLCInventors: Daniel Py, Norbert M Assion, Julian V Chan, Joseph M Ting
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Patent number: 9637251Abstract: A container and method for filling same. The container includes a penetrable and resealable portion that is resealable, and a container body having a sealed empty chamber in fluid communication with the penetrable and resealable portion for receiving therein a substance. The container also includes a base, a mid-portion, and an upper portion axially spaced from the base on an opposite side of the mid-portion relative to the base. Each of the base and upper portion define a laterally-extending dimension greater than a maximum laterally-extending dimension of the mid-portion. The method of filling the container includes penetrating the penetrable and resealable portion with an injection member and introducing a substance into the chamber, withdrawing the injection member while engaging the base of the body to substantially prevent upward movement of the body, and applying energy to the penetrable and resealable portion to form a gas-tight seal.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2015Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: MEDINSTILL DEVELOPMENT LLCInventors: Daniel Py, Norbert M. Assion
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Patent number: 9630755Abstract: A dispenser is provided for the delivery of controlled, metered amounts of any of numerous different substances to humans or animals, such as medicaments, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food products, or to deliver materials that may react upon exposure to air, such as glue. Means are provided in the dispenser to effect controlled delivery of a pre-determined amount of the substance contained in the dispenser. A one-way valve is provided to hermetically seal the portion of the dispenser containing the substance to be dispensed.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2012Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: MEDINSTILL DEVELOPMENT LLCInventors: Daniel Py, Norbert M. Assion, Julian V. Chan
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Patent number: 9498741Abstract: An assembly including a first filter element; and a filter element assembly connected to the first filter element. The filter element assembly includes a second filter element located between a first plate and a second plate. The second plate includes a liquid outlet into a center open area of the first filter element. The first and second plates are directly fixedly connected to each other to retain the second filter element therebetween. The second plate is located at an end of the first filter element.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2009Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Inventor: Norbert M. Assion
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Publication number: 20150225094Abstract: A container and method for filling same. The container includes a penetrable and resealable portion that is resealable, and a container body having a sealed empty chamber in fluid communication with the penetrable and resealable portion for receiving therein a substance. The container also includes a base, a mid-portion, and an upper portion axially spaced from the base on an opposite side of the mid-portion relative to the base. Each of the base and upper portion define a laterally-extending dimension greater than a maximum laterally-extending dimension of the mid-portion. The method of filling the container includes penetrating the penetrable and resealable portion with an injection member and introducing a substance into the chamber, withdrawing the injection member while engaging the base of the body to substantially prevent upward movement of the body, and applying energy to the penetrable and resealable portion to form a gas-tight seal.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2015Publication date: August 13, 2015Inventors: Daniel Py, Norbert M. Assion
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Patent number: 9051064Abstract: Disclosed is a uniquely configured medicament vial assembly which includes a storage vial, a stopper member and a securing ring. The vial assembly is configured to improve healthcare worker safety by providing a shielded gripping location to aid in the reduction of accidental needle sticks. The storage vial has a body portion which defines an interior chamber for storing a predetermined medicament and a neck portion through which medicament is received into and withdrawn from the interior chamber. The stopper member is inserted into the mouth of the vial and establishes a first seal. The securing ring is engaged with the mouth of the vial and adapted and configured for retaining the stopper member within the vial mouth and effectuating a second seal. The securing ring is formed from a thermoplastic and/or elastic material. Preferably, the securing ring is formed by molding the thermoplastic and/or elastic material over a portion of the storage vial and stopper member when engaged within the vial mouth.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2010Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Assignee: MEDINSTILL DEVELOPMENT LLCInventors: Daniel Py, Norbert M. Assion
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Patent number: 8960242Abstract: A container and method for filling same. The container includes a penetrable and resealable portion that is resealable, and a container body having a sealed empty chamber in fluid communication with the penetrable and resealable portion for receiving therein a substance. The container also includes a base, a mid-portion, and an upper portion axially spaced from the base on an opposite side of the mid-portion relative to the base. Each of the base and upper portion define a laterally-extending dimension greater than a maximum laterally-extending dimension of the mid-portion. The method of filling the container includes penetrating the penetrable and resealable portion with an injection member and introducing a substance into the chamber, withdrawing the injection member while engaging the base of the body to substantially prevent upward movement of the body, and applying energy to the penetrable and resealable portion to form a gas-tight seal.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2011Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: MedInstill Development LLCInventors: Daniel Py, Norbert M. Assion
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Publication number: 20140371689Abstract: An ophthalmic dispenser and method of filling and dispensing fluid stored therein. The dispenser includes a rigid housing defining a fluid-receiving chamber, a flexible bladder receivable within the fluid-receiving chamber, a pump coupled in fluid communication with the fluid-receiving chamber, and a nozzle having a valve defining an annular, axially-extending valve seat, an outlet aperture coupled in fluid communication between the valve seat and the pump, and a flexible valve cover extending about the valve seat and forming an annular, axially-extending interface therebetween.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2014Publication date: December 18, 2014Inventors: Daniel Py, Norbert M Assion, Julian V Chan, Joseph M Ting
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Patent number: 8757436Abstract: An ophthalmic dispenser and method of filling and dispensing fluid stored therein. The dispenser includes a rigid housing defining a fluid-receiving chamber, a flexible bladder receivable within the fluid-receiving chamber, a pump coupled in fluid communication with the fluid-receiving chamber, and a nozzle having a valve defining an annular, axially-extending valve seat, an outlet aperture coupled in fluid communication between the valve seat and the pump, and a flexible valve cover extending about the valve seat and forming an annular, axially-extending interface therebetween.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2008Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: Medical Instill Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Py, Norbert M. Assion, Julian V. Chan, Joseph M. Ting
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Publication number: 20130153598Abstract: A dispenser is provided for the delivery of controlled, metered amounts of any of numerous different substances to humans or animals, such as medicaments, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food products, or to deliver materials that may react upon exposure to air, such as glue. Means are provided in the dispenser to effect controlled delivery of a pre-determined amount of the substance contained in the dispenser. A one-way valve is provided to hermetically seal the portion of the dispenser containing the substance to be dispensed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2012Publication date: June 20, 2013Inventors: Daniel Py, Norbert M. Assion, Julian V. Chan
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Patent number: 8241494Abstract: A liquid filter assembly including a first liquid filter element adapted to filter particles larger than a first size; a second different liquid filter element adapted to filter particles larger than a second size; a housing having the first and second liquid filter elements therein. The second size is smaller than the first size. The housing forms a first liquid flow path having the first liquid filter element therein, and a second liquid flow path having the second liquid filter element therein. The second filter element comprises a formed porous polymer member.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2005Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Inventor: Norbert M. Assion
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Patent number: 8220507Abstract: A dispenser is provided for the delivery of controlled, metered amounts of any of numerous different substances to humans or animals, such as medicaments, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food products, or to deliver materials that may react upon exposure to air, such as glue. Means are provided in the dispenser to effect controlled delivery of a pre-determined amount of the substance contained in the dispenser. A one-way valve is provided to hermetically seal the portion of the dispenser containing the substance to be dispensed.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2010Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: Medical Instill Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Py, Norbert M. Assion, Julian V. Chan
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Publication number: 20120152881Abstract: A container including a body defining an outflow opening and at least one chamber adapted for storing a product, such as a fat containing liquid product, and a container closure including a primary seal for hermetically sealing the product within the chamber during storage. The container closure includes a sealing member forming a substantially fluid-tight seal between the container closure and the body, and a dispensing member in fluid communication with the chamber. The container closure and body move relative to each other between a first position where the primary seal is seated about the outflow port to hermetically seal the product in the chamber during storage, and a second position where the primary seal is displaced from the outflow port to allow product to pass from the chamber through the outflow port and into dispensing member to dispense the product.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2011Publication date: June 21, 2012Inventors: Daniel Py, Debashis Sahoo, Norbert M. Assion, Julian V. Chan
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Patent number: 8123942Abstract: A liquid filter assembly including a first liquid filter; a second different liquid filter element; a housing and a relief valve. The liquid filter assembly forms a first liquid flow path having the first liquid filter element therein, and a second liquid flow path having the second liquid filter element therein. The first liquid filter element forms a mixing chamber in a center of the first liquid filter element for mixing the liquid filtered by the first liquid filter element and the liquid filtered by the second liquid filter element. The relief valve is configured to allow liquid to bypass the second liquid flow path to mix with liquid filtered by the first liquid filter element in the mixing chamber.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2008Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Inventor: Norbert M. Assion
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Publication number: 20110277873Abstract: A container and method for filling same. The container includes a penetrable and resealable portion that is resealable, and a container body having a sealed empty chamber in fluid communication with the penetrable and resealable portion for receiving therein a substance. The container also includes a base, a mid-portion, and an upper portion axially spaced from the base on an opposite side of the mid-portion relative to the base. Each of the base and upper portion define a laterally-extending dimension greater than a maximum laterally-extending dimension of the mid-portion. The method of filling the container includes penetrating the penetrable and resealable portion with an injection member and introducing a substance into the chamber, withdrawing the injection member while engaging the base of the body to substantially prevent upward movement of the body, and applying energy to the penetrable and resealable portion to form a gas-tight seal.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2011Publication date: November 17, 2011Inventors: Daniel Py, Norbert M. Assion
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Patent number: 7992597Abstract: Disclosed is a container and method for filling same. The container includes a thermally resealable portion that is fusible in response to thermal energy, and a container body having a sealed empty chamber in fluid communication with the resealable portion for receiving therein a substance. The container also includes a base, a mid-portion, and an upper portion axially spaced from the base on an opposite side of the mid-portion relative to the base. Each of the base and upper portion define a laterally-extending dimension greater than a maximum laterally-extending dimension of the mid-portion. The method of filling the container includes penetrating the resealable portion with an injection member and introducing a substance into the chamber, withdrawing the injection member while engaging the base of the body to substantially prevent axial movement of the body, and applying thermal energy to the resealable portion to thermally fuse the penetrated region thereof.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2010Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Assignee: Medical Instill Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Py, Norbert M. Assion
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Patent number: D644322Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2010Date of Patent: August 30, 2011Assignee: Medical Instill Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Py, Norbert M. Assion, Stephanie Ferreira
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Patent number: D650067Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2009Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Assignee: Medical Instill Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Py, Norbert M. Assion
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Patent number: D667947Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2011Date of Patent: September 25, 2012Assignee: Medical Instill Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Py, Norbert M. Assion, Stephanie Ferreira