Patents by Inventor Robert Joseph Panek

Robert Joseph Panek 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).

  • Patent number: 8695834
    Abstract: A carrier is configured to hold a container having a door mounted for reciprocation between opened and closed positions. The carrier includes a body adapted to receive the container as well as an extension coupled for reciprocal movement with respect to the body. The extension is adapted for engagement with the door of the container, and the reciprocal movement of the extension is adapted to reciprocate the door of the container between the opened and closed position. A container system including a container and the carrier is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventor: Robert Joseph Panek, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8684176
    Abstract: A container system is provided for removing a needle portion from a needle holder of a needle system. The system includes a receptacle defining an opening, a lid configured to cover the receptacle opening, wherein the lid defines an aperture having a shape configured to receive a needle system having a first configuration. The system also includes an adapter configured for engagement in the lid aperture, wherein the adapter defines an aperture having a shape configured to receive a needle system having a second configuration, and wherein the engagement of the adapter in the lid aperture resists rotation of the adapter with respect to the lid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Robert Joseph Panek, Jr., John C. Japuntich, James A. Arendt
  • Patent number: 8613366
    Abstract: A container system is provided with a container having a door mounted for pivotal reciprocation about a door pivot axis between opened and closed positions. The container system also has a carrier with a body receiving the container and an arm coupled to the body for pivotal reciprocation about an arm pivot axis that is oriented substantially parallel to the door pivot axis. The arm engages the door of the container, and the pivotal reciprocation of the arm reciprocates the door of the container between the opened and closed positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2013
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Brian Finnestad, John Japuntich, Robert Joseph Panek, Jr., Anton M Smudde
  • Patent number: 8201704
    Abstract: A container system is provided with a container having a door mounted for pivotal reciprocation about a door pivot axis between opened and closed positions. The container system also has a carrier with a body receiving the container and an arm coupled to the body for pivotal reciprocation about an arm pivot axis that is oriented substantially parallel to the door pivot axis. The arm engages the door of the container, and the pivotal reciprocation of the arm reciprocates the door of the container between the opened and closed positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Inventors: Brian Finnestad, John Japuntich, Robert Joseph Panek, Jr., Anton M. Smudde
  • Patent number: 8181991
    Abstract: An instrument panel assembly having a locking feature. The instrument panel assembly includes an elongated member attached to a portion of the vehicle and extending towards the instrument panel assembly, a lower panel spaced apart from the elongated member, at least one clip disposed on one of either the lower panel or the elongated member; and a corresponding number of tabs disposed on the other of said lower panel or said elongated member. The clip and tabs are spaced apart from and registered to each other so as to lockingly engage each other and keep the lower panel in contact with the elongated member when the lower panel and elongated member are driven into contact with each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Haruyuki Dei, Robert Joseph Panek, Phouvadol Peter Khouphongsy
  • Publication number: 20110100850
    Abstract: A container system is provided for removing a needle portion from a needle holder of a needle system. The system includes a receptacle defining an opening, a lid configured to cover the receptacle opening, wherein the lid defines an aperture having a shape configured to receive a needle system having a first configuration. The system also includes an adapter configured for engagement in the lid aperture, wherein the adapter defines an aperture having a shape configured to receive a needle system having a second configuration, and wherein the engagement of the adapter in the lid aperture resists rotation of the adapter with respect to the lid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2011
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Applicant: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP
    Inventors: Robert Joseph Panek, JR., John C. Japuntich, James A. Arendt
  • Patent number: 7877849
    Abstract: A container system is provided for removing a needle portion from a needle holder of a needle system. The system includes a receptacle defining an opening, a lid configured to cover the receptacle opening, wherein the lid defines an aperture having a shape configured to receive a needle system having a first configuration. The system also includes an adapter configured for engagement in the lid aperture, wherein the adapter defines an aperture having a shape configured to receive a needle system having a second configuration, and wherein the engagement of the adapter in the lid aperture resists rotation of the adapter with respect to the lid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LP
    Inventors: Robert Joseph Panek, Jr., John C Japuntich, James A Arendt
  • Publication number: 20100295285
    Abstract: An instrument panel assembly having a locking feature. The instrument panel assembly includes an elongated member attached to a portion of the vehicle and extending towards the instrument panel assembly, a lower panel spaced apart from the elongated member, at least one clip disposed on one of either the lower panel or the elongated member; and a corresponding number of tabs disposed on the other of said lower panel or said elongated member. The clip and tabs are spaced apart from and registered to each other so as to lockingly engage each other and keep the lower panel in contact with the elongated member when the lower panel and elongated member are driven into contact with each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2009
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Applicant: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Haruyuki Dei, Robert Joseph Panek, Phouvadol Peter Khouphongsy
  • Patent number: 7784167
    Abstract: A carrier is configured to hold a container having a door mounted for reciprocation between opened and closed positions. The carrier includes a body adapted to receive the container as well as an extension coupled for reciprocal movement with respect to the body. The extension is adapted for engagement with the door of the container, and the reciprocal movement of the extension is adapted to reciprocate the door of the container between the opened and closed position. A container system including a container and the carrier is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LP
    Inventor: Robert Joseph Panek, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20090145901
    Abstract: A container system is provided with a container having a door mounted for pivotal reciprocation about a door pivot axis between opened and closed positions. The container system also has a carrier with a body receiving the container and an arm coupled to the body for pivotal reciprocation about an arm pivot axis that is oriented substantially parallel to the door pivot axis. The arm engages the door of the container, and the pivotal reciprocation of the arm reciprocates the door of the container between the opened and closed positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2009
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Applicant: Cavidien AG
    Inventors: Brian Finnestad, John Japuntich, Robert Joseph Panek, JR., Anton M. Smudde
  • Publication number: 20090100661
    Abstract: A container system is provided for removing a needle portion from a needle holder of a needle system. The system includes a receptacle defining an opening, a lid configured to cover the receptacle opening, wherein the lid defines an aperture having a shape configured to receive a needle system having a first configuration. The system also includes an adapter configured for engagement in the lid aperture, wherein the adapter defines an aperture having a shape configured to receive a needle system having a second configuration, and wherein the engagement of the adapter in the lid aperture resists rotation of the adapter with respect to the lid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2008
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Inventors: Robert Joseph Panek, JR., John C. Japuntich, James A. Arendt
  • Publication number: 20080157434
    Abstract: A carrier is configured to hold a container having a door mounted for reciprocation between opened and closed positions. The carrier includes a body adapted to receive the container as well as an extension coupled for reciprocal movement with respect to the body. The extension is adapted for engagement with the door of the container, and the reciprocal movement of the extension is adapted to reciprocate the door of the container between the opened and closed position. A container system including a container and the carrier is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2008
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Applicant: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP
    Inventor: Robert Joseph Panek
  • Publication number: 20080156666
    Abstract: A carrier is configured to hold a container having a door mounted for reciprocation between opened and closed positions. The carrier includes a body adapted to receive the container as well as an extension coupled for reciprocal movement with respect to the body. The extension is adapted for engagement with the door of the container, and the reciprocal movement of the extension is adapted to reciprocate the door of the container between the opened and closed position. A container system including a container and the carrier is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2008
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Applicant: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP
    Inventor: Robert Joseph Panek
  • Publication number: 20080156818
    Abstract: A carrier is configured to hold a container having a door mounted for reciprocation between opened and closed positions. The carrier includes a body adapted to receive the container as well as an extension coupled for reciprocal movement with respect to the body. The extension is adapted for engagement with the door of the container, and the reciprocal movement of the extension is adapted to reciprocate the door of the container between the opened and closed position. A container system including a container and the carrier is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2008
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Applicant: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP
    Inventor: Robert Joseph Panek
  • Patent number: 7364049
    Abstract: A carrier is configured to hold a container having a door mounted for reciprocation between opened and closed positions. The carrier includes a body adapted to receive the container as well as an extension coupled for reciprocal movement with respect to the body. The extension is adapted for engagement with the door of the container, and the reciprocal movement of the extension is adapted to reciprocate the door of the container between the opened and closed position. A container system including a container and the carrier is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2008
    Assignee: Covidien AG
    Inventor: Robert Joseph Panek, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7243792
    Abstract: A container system is provided for removing a needle portion from a needle holder of a needle system. The system includes a receptacle defining an opening, a lid configured to cover the receptacle opening, wherein the lid defines an aperture having a shape configured to receive a needle system having a first configuration. The system also includes an adapter configured for engagement in the lid aperture, wherein the adapter defines an aperture having a shape configured to receive a needle system having a second configuration, and wherein the engagement of the adapter in the lid aperture resists rotation of the adapter with respect to the lid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2007
    Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LP
    Inventors: Robert Joseph Panek, Jr., John C. Japuntich, James A. Arendt
  • Patent number: 7114629
    Abstract: A carrier is configured to hold a container having a door mounted for reciprocation between opened and closed positions. The carrier includes a body adapted to receive the container as well as an extension coupled for reciprocal movement with respect to the body. The extension is adapted for engagement with the door of the container, and the reciprocal movement of the extension is adapted to reciprocate the door of the container between the opened and closed position. A container system including a container and the carrier is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2006
    Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LP
    Inventor: Robert Joseph Panek, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20040222335
    Abstract: A carrier is configured to hold a container having a door mounted for reciprocation between opened and closed positions. The carrier includes a body adapted to receive the container as well as an extension coupled for reciprocal movement with respect to the body. The extension is adapted for engagement with the door of the container, and the reciprocal movement of the extension is adapted to reciprocate the door of the container between the opened and closed position. A container system including a container and the carrier is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2004
    Publication date: November 11, 2004
    Inventor: Robert Joseph Panek
  • Publication number: 20040099555
    Abstract: A container system is provided for removing a needle portion from a needle holder of a needle system. The system includes a receptacle defining an opening, a lid configured to cover the receptacle opening, wherein the lid defines an aperture having a shape configured to receive a needle system having a first configuration. The system also includes an adapter configured for engagement in the lid aperture, wherein the adapter defines an aperture having a shape configured to receive a needle system having a second configuration, and wherein the engagement of the adapter in the lid aperture resists rotation of the adapter with respect to the lid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2003
    Publication date: May 27, 2004
    Inventors: Robert Joseph Panek, John C. Japuntich, James A. Arendt
  • Patent number: 6712207
    Abstract: A container system is provided for removing a needle portion from a needle holder of a needle system. The system includes a receptacle defining an opening, a lid configured to cover the receptacle opening, wherein the lid defines an aperture having a shape configured to receive a needle system having a first configuration. The system also includes an adapter configured for engagement in the lid aperture, wherein the adapter defines an aperture having a shape configured to receive a needle system having a second configuration, and wherein the engagement of the adapter in the lid aperture resists rotation of the adapter with respect to the lid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2004
    Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LP
    Inventors: Robert Joseph Panek, Jr., John C. Japuntich, James A. Arendt