Patents by Inventor Robert Joseph Panek, Jr.
Robert Joseph Panek, Jr. 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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Patent number: 8695834Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 13, 2008Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: Covidien LPInventor: Robert Joseph Panek, Jr.
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Patent number: 8684176Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 7, 2011Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Robert Joseph Panek, Jr., John C. Japuntich, James A. Arendt
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Patent number: 8613366Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 18, 2009Date of Patent: December 24, 2013Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Brian Finnestad, John Japuntich, Robert Joseph Panek, Jr., Anton M Smudde
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Patent number: 8201704Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 21, 2005Date of Patent: June 19, 2012Inventors: Brian Finnestad, John Japuntich, Robert Joseph Panek, Jr., Anton M. Smudde
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Publication number: 20110100850Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2011Publication date: May 5, 2011Applicant: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LPInventors: Robert Joseph Panek, JR., John C. Japuntich, James A. Arendt
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Patent number: 7877849Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 11, 2008Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: Robert Joseph Panek, Jr., John C Japuntich, James A Arendt
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Patent number: 7784167Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 13, 2008Date of Patent: August 31, 2010Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventor: Robert Joseph Panek, Jr.
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Publication number: 20090145901Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2009Publication date: June 11, 2009Applicant: Cavidien AGInventors: Brian Finnestad, John Japuntich, Robert Joseph Panek, JR., Anton M. Smudde
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Publication number: 20090100661Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2008Publication date: April 23, 2009Inventors: Robert Joseph Panek, JR., John C. Japuntich, James A. Arendt
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Patent number: 7364049Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 3, 2004Date of Patent: April 29, 2008Assignee: Covidien AGInventor: Robert Joseph Panek, Jr.
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Patent number: 7243792Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 25, 2003Date of Patent: July 17, 2007Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: Robert Joseph Panek, Jr., John C. Japuntich, James A. Arendt
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Patent number: 7114629Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 30, 2001Date of Patent: October 3, 2006Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventor: Robert Joseph Panek, Jr.
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Patent number: 6712207Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 21, 2001Date of Patent: March 30, 2004Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: Robert Joseph Panek, Jr., John C. Japuntich, James A. Arendt
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Patent number: D478701Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2001Date of Patent: August 19, 2003Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventor: Robert Joseph Panek, Jr.