Patents Represented by Attorney Vincent H. Gifford
  • Patent number: 4364485
    Abstract: A pilfer-proof container for injectable fluid. An inner seal having an opening is fixedly secured to the neck of a bottle to hold a stopper. An outer seal covers the opening and is removably attached to the inner seal with non-flaking, non-rebondable adhesive.The sealing system allows inspection of the stopper after the inner seal has been attached.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 1981
    Date of Patent: December 21, 1982
    Assignee: Schering Corporation
    Inventor: Julius Z. Knapp
  • Patent number: 4349054
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for safely destroying aerosol containers are disclosed. The movement of the container is restrained. Inert media is disposed about a point of puncture, and the container is punctured at the point of puncture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1980
    Date of Patent: September 14, 1982
    Assignee: Plough, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald M. Chipman, Ray D. Bales
  • Patent number: 4332494
    Abstract: A wiper for a cosmetic applicator in which the size of the wiper orifice is adjustable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 1979
    Date of Patent: June 1, 1982
    Assignee: Plough, Inc.
    Inventor: Ted I. Kingsford
  • Patent number: 4328213
    Abstract: An injectable formulation for the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts of labetalol, its isomers and mixtures thereof is provided which has enhanced stability properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 1979
    Date of Patent: May 4, 1982
    Assignee: Schering Corporation
    Inventors: Varda Ecker, Yogendra M. Shah, Imtiaz A. Chaudry
  • Patent number: 4327087
    Abstract: A highly pH- and color-stabilized parenteral formulation is provided comprising an aqueous solution of a salt of an aminoglycoside containing an allylic amine and having a pH between 5.0-7.0.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 1980
    Date of Patent: April 27, 1982
    Assignee: Schering Corporation
    Inventors: Bernard E. Rosenkrantz, Elliot Stupak
  • Patent number: 4317446
    Abstract: A prefilled disposable syringe having a barrel, hub, and needle with a plunger rod/protector attached to the outer surface of the barrel near the hub by flexible protrusions from the inner surface of the plunger rod/protector. The flexible protrusions frictionally engage the outer surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 1980
    Date of Patent: March 2, 1982
    Assignee: Schering Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas J. Ambrosio, Henry J. Buchman, Joseph J. Rogus, Henry R. Sochon
  • Patent number: 4312725
    Abstract: This invention relates to contact lenses having an oxygen gas permeability constant of at least ##EQU1## comprising homopolymers and interpolymers formed by the polymerization of monomers comprising at least one alkyl styrene monomer having at least one C.sub.1 or higher alkyl group on the aromatic ring and improved surface wettability and to the method of making such contact lenses utilizing ultraviolet (UV) and chemical treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1980
    Date of Patent: January 26, 1982
    Assignee: Wesley-Jessen, Inc.
    Inventors: Samuel Loshaek, Chah M. Shen
  • Patent number: 4307288
    Abstract: A sterilizer for use in sterilizing articles removably received therein, includes first thermal insulating means with a receiving cavity formed therein; cover means including a second thermal insulating means, the cover means being movable with respect to the first means for selectively covering said cavity; heating means received within the cavity and defining recess means for removably receiving therein an article to be sterilized, the heating means having a preselected volume for relatively slowly dissipating heat; and power control means for selectively applying electrical power to the heating means for heating the heating means, and for automatically cutting off the power to the heating means in response to a first predetermined temperature being reached by the heating means, the combination of the heating means and the first and second insulation means resulting in a relatively slow rate of heat loss from the heating means for enabling the temperature of the heating means not to fall below a second pred
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 1977
    Date of Patent: December 22, 1981
    Assignee: Wesley-Jessen Inc.
    Inventor: Orrin B. Stine
  • Patent number: 4304895
    Abstract: This invention relates to ultraviolet absorbing lenses, particularly corneal contact lenses, comprising a polymeric shaped body having an ultraviolet absorber dispersed substantially uniformly throughout said body and being in a steady state with respect to extraction thereof from said body by an aqueous medium, and to the method of making such lenses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 1976
    Date of Patent: December 8, 1981
    Assignee: Wesley-Jessen, Inc.
    Inventor: Samuel Loshaek
  • Patent number: 4300545
    Abstract: Method and means for vaccinating a mammal using a convex nozzle with an elongated tip. The mammal's alar fold is pushed aside by the tip so that vaccine is deposited behind the alar fold. Vaccine is then dispensed through the nozzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 1980
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1981
    Assignee: Schering Corporation
    Inventors: Robert A. Goodnow, Floyd J. Shade, Thomas A. Sloboth, Donald J. Kaye
  • Patent number: 4291688
    Abstract: An inhalation device of the type adapted to receive and locate an aerosol container designed to administer a multiplicity of metered doses, said aerosol container having a composition under pressure therein and having metering valve means including a valve stem and associated metering means, the valve stem having an axial discharge tube extending therethrough for discharge of a metered dose upon actuation of said metering valve means by depression of said valve stem, said inhalation device comprising a body having a skirt adapted to receive and locate said aerosol container in a first end thereof and a head-piece connected to a second end of said skirt, a mouth-piece extending from said head-piece and in communication therewith, and an audible signal generating means, said head-piece having actuating means for said metering valve means and a discharge passageway leading to a discharge orifice directed towards said mouth-piece, said actuating means being engageable with the valve stem upon location of the cont
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1979
    Date of Patent: September 29, 1981
    Assignee: Schering Corp.
    Inventor: Frederic E. Kistler
  • Patent number: 4281037
    Abstract: Compositions for cleaning and priming a surface comprising a solution of titanium acetylacetonate; alkanol having 1 to 4 carbon atoms; alkanol selected from methylethylkeytone, methylisobutylketone, acetone and their mixture; and water.The compositions, which perform both cleaning and priming in a one-step operation, cure quickly allowing rapid painting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 1980
    Date of Patent: July 28, 1981
    Assignee: DAP, Inc.
    Inventor: Hun R. Choung
  • Patent number: 4261376
    Abstract: A wiper for a cosmetic applicator in which the size of the wiper orifice is adjustable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 1979
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1981
    Assignee: Plough, Incorporated
    Inventor: Ted I. Kingsford
  • Patent number: 4254102
    Abstract: Novel topical sun-protective PABA formulations are provided which retain good protective index levels, even after moisture exposure. These cosmetically elegant formulations contain certain fatty alcohols and nonionic surfactants, and preferably certain cellulosics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 1975
    Date of Patent: March 3, 1981
    Assignee: Plough, Inc.
    Inventors: Carl Kaplan, Edward Marlowe, Robert M. Sayre
  • Patent number: 4223022
    Abstract: A highly pH- and color-stabilized parenteral formulation is provided comprising an aqueous solution of a salt of an aminoglycoside containing an allylic amine and having a pH between 5.0-7.0.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 1978
    Date of Patent: September 16, 1980
    Assignee: Schering Corporation
    Inventors: Bernard E. Rosenkrantz, Elliot Stupak
  • Patent number: 4213979
    Abstract: A cosmetically elegant and stable topical anti-inflammatory and antipruritic hydrocortisone solution, stabilized for use in a non-aerosol spray assembly with PPG-12-PEG-50-Lanolin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1978
    Date of Patent: July 22, 1980
    Assignee: Plough, Inc.
    Inventor: Donald J. Levine
  • Patent number: D255054
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1977
    Date of Patent: May 20, 1980
    Assignee: Plough, Inc.
    Inventor: Ted I. Kingsford
  • Patent number: D263807
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 1980
    Date of Patent: April 13, 1982
    Assignee: Plough, Inc.
    Inventor: Ted I. Kingsford
  • Patent number: D267587
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 1980
    Date of Patent: January 11, 1983
    Assignee: Schering Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas J. Ambrosio, Henry J. Buchman, Joseph J. Rogus, Henry R. Sochon
  • Patent number: D268647
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 1981
    Date of Patent: April 19, 1983
    Assignee: Plough, Inc.
    Inventor: Ted I. Kingsford