Patents by Inventor Brian Costello
Brian Costello 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: 20150018773Abstract: A needle safety device (1) has an outer tube (10) within which a syringe barrel (2) is slideably receivable. A collar (14) in the outer tube (10) is moveable relative thereto and rotatably attachable to the distal end of the barrel (2). A force member (16) biases the outer tube (10) in a distal direction. A track (S) is formed in the inner surface of the outer tube (10). A pin (18) extending radially outwardly from the collar (14) slidingly engages the track (S). In a staging position, the barrel is inspectable. In a pre-injection position, the cannula extends a first length beyond the outer tube. In a full-insertion position, the cannula extends a second length greater than the first length beyond the outer tube. In a locked position, the cannula is entirely within the outer tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2013Publication date: January 15, 2015Inventors: Christopher Evans, Brian Costello, Christopher Gieda
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Patent number: 8876764Abstract: An intradermal injection adapter includes a body having a longitudinal axis and a central portion located distally relative to the body along the longitudinal axis. The central portion has a cannula channel therethrough extending generally parallel to the longitudinal axis. A cannula within the cannula channel has a sharpened tip for injection into a patient and a sharpened opposite proximal end for injection into a pen injector. A distal protrusion has a first skin contacting surface extending generally parallel to the longitudinal axis. The first skin contacting surface is spaced from the cannula such that a distal portion of the cannula extends generally parallel to the first skin contacting surface.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2012Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Assignee: SID Technologies, LLCInventors: Izrail Tsals, Christopher Evans, Brian Costello
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Publication number: 20140323977Abstract: A needle shield includes a body extending along a longitudinal axis, and having a longitudinal channel configured to receive a syringe. The body has injection and protection positions. A first latching mechanism on the body is radially outwardly deflectable and includes a protuberance extending radially into the channel. A second latching mechanism disposed on the body and proximally of the first latching mechanism is radially outwardly deflectable and includes a tab at a proximal end thereof extending radially into the channel. The tab has a radially inwardly tapering portion toward a proximal edge of the tab oriented generally perpendicularly with respect to the longitudinal axis. In the injection position, an annular ring on the syringe is located distally of the protuberance, and in the protection position, the proximal edge of the tab is in facing engagement with the annular ring to prevent proximal movement of the body on the syringe.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2013Publication date: October 30, 2014Applicant: West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.Inventors: Christopher EVANS, Brian COSTELLO, Christopher GIEDA
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Patent number: 8793763Abstract: A prevention-based network auditing system includes a plurality of heterogeneous information sources gathering information about the network. An audit server invokes the heterogeneous information sources via a uniform communications interface to gather information about the network, and converts the information gathered by the information sources into a normalized data format such as, for example, into XML (Extensible Markup Language). The converted information is then stored in an audit repository for security and regulatory policy assessment, network vulnerability analysis, report generation, and security improvement recommendations.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2011Date of Patent: July 29, 2014Assignee: Preventsys, Inc.Inventors: John Leslie Williams, Brian Costello, John Patrick Ravenel, Thomas Paul Walpole
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Patent number: 8789140Abstract: A prevention-based network auditing system includes a plurality of heterogeneous information sources gathering information about the network. An audit server invokes the heterogeneous information sources via a uniform communications interface to gather information about the network, and converts the information gathered by the information sources into a normalized data format such as, for example, into XML (Extensible Markup Language). The converted information is then stored in an audit repository for security and regulatory policy assessment, network vulnerability analysis, report generation, and security improvement recommendations.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2011Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: Preventsys, Inc.Inventors: John Leslie Williams, Brian Costello, John Patrick Ravenel, Thomas Paul Walpole
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Publication number: 20130347107Abstract: A prevention-based network auditing system includes a central compliance server providing a user interface allowing a user to schedule and configure a network audit. The configured audit is stored in an audit repository until its scheduled time. At such a time, the compliance server automatically invokes one or more audit servers to gather information about the network. The compliance server receives the gathered information and electronically applies a network policy to the information for determining compliance with the policy. A remediation task may be generated if the policy has been violated, and the task monitored until its completion.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2013Publication date: December 26, 2013Inventors: John Leslie Williams, Brian Costello, John Patrick Ravenel, Stephen J. Ritter, John Pelly, M. Celeste Rutherford, John Payne
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Publication number: 20130303993Abstract: An adapter for a syringe includes a base portion having an insertion hole and a flange portion extending laterally outwardly from the base portion. A longitudinal axis of the flange portion extends from a first distal end to an opposing second distal end. A first distance measured from a geometric center of the insertion hole to the first distal end of the flange portion is less than a second distance measured from the geometric center of the insertion hole to the second distal end. The first distance defines a first section of the flange portion and the second distance defines a second section of the flange portion. The first section has a cross-sectional shape that is one of at least slightly concave and at least slightly convex and the second section has a cross-sectional shape that is the other of at least slightly convex and at least slightly concave.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2013Publication date: November 14, 2013Inventors: Christopher EVANS, Brian COSTELLO, Christopher GIEDA
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Publication number: 20130289489Abstract: A rigid needle shield for covering a distal end of a syringe is provided. The rigid needle shield includes an elongated flexible member connected to a sidewall of the rigid needle shield for moving the rigid needle shield between a first relaxed position and a second flexed position. When in the first relaxed position, the elongated flexible member is substantially within the rigid needle shield. However, when the elongated flexible member is moved to the second flexed position, the elongated flexible member extends beyond a proximal end of the rigid needle shield to engage a needle hub or a shoulder of the syringe to move the rigid needle shield distally relative to the syringe.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2013Publication date: October 31, 2013Inventors: Christopher EVANS, Brian COSTELLO, Graham REYNOLDS
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Patent number: 8561175Abstract: A prevention-based network auditing system includes a central compliance server providing a user interface allowing a user to schedule and configure a network audit. The configured audit is stored in an audit repository until its scheduled time. At such a time, the compliance server automatically invokes one or more audit servers to gather information about the network. The compliance server receives the gathered information and electronically applies a network policy to the information for determining compliance with the policy. A remediation task may be generated if the policy has been violated, and the task monitored until its completion.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2004Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: Preventsys, Inc.Inventors: John Leslie Williams, Brian Costello, John Patrick Ravenel, Stephen J. Ritter, John Pelly, M. Celeste Rutherford, John Payne
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Patent number: 8512295Abstract: A rigid needle shield (10) for covering a distal end of a syringe is provided. The rigid needle shield includes an elongated flexible member (20) connected to a sidewall of the rigid needle shield for moving the rigid needle shield between a first relaxed position and a second flexed position. When in the first relaxed position, the elongated flexible member is substantially within the rigid needle shield. However, when the elongated flexible member is moved to the second flexed position, the elongated flexible member extends beyond a proximal end of the rigid needle shield to engage a needle hub or a shoulder of the syringe to move the rigid needle shield distally relative to the syringe.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2010Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Assignee: West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Evans, Brian Costello, Graham Reynolds
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Publication number: 20130144219Abstract: A rigid needle shield (10) for covering a distal end of a syringe is provided. The rigid needle shield includes an elongated flexible member (20) connected to a sidewall of the rigid needle shield for moving the rigid needle shield between a first relaxed position and a second flexed position. When in the first relaxed position, the elongated flexible member is substantially within the rigid needle shield. However, when the elongated flexible member is moved to the second flexed position, the elongated flexible member extends beyond a proximal end of the rigid needle shield to engage a needle hub or a shoulder of the syringe to move the rigid needle shield distally relative to the syringe.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2010Publication date: June 6, 2013Applicant: WEST PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES, INC.Inventors: Christopher Evans, Brian Costello, Graham Reynolds
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Patent number: 8435541Abstract: A topical composition according to the present invention for use in a skin care regimen that provides matrix metalloprotease (MMP) inhibiting activity, tissue inhibitor of metalloprotease (TIMP) inducing activity, and immediate and delayed antioxidative activity. Preferably, the topical composition comprises at least one MMP inhibitor, a TIMP inducing agent, Tremella fuciformis (snow fungus) extract, Camellia sinensis (green tea) leaf extract, and Eugenia caryophyllus (clove) extract. The compositions are useful in anti-wrinkle and anti-aging products, providing elasticity, firmness, tone and texture to the skin, ameliorating fine lines and preventing skin damage.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2010Date of Patent: May 7, 2013Assignee: Bath & Body Works Brand Management, Inc.Inventors: Joseph D. Ceccoli, Brian Costello, James A. Hayward, Konstantinos M. Lahanas
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Publication number: 20130006189Abstract: An assembly for use with a syringe having a barrel and a needle includes a sealing element surrounding and positioned over at least a portion of the distal end of the syringe. An adapter at least partially surrounds the sealing element and is positioned over the distal end of the syringe. The adapter has a first skin contacting surface positioned at a distal end thereof. At least a portion of the first skin contacting surface extends generally parallel to at least a terminal end of the needle. The adapter also has a second skin contacting surface positioned proximally relative to the terminal end of the needle and at an angle to the first skin contacting surface. A needle shield at least partially surrounds and is removably positioned over at least one of the adapter, the sealing element and the syringe barrel.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2011Publication date: January 3, 2013Applicant: SID TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Izrail Tsals, Christopher Evans, Brian Costello
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Publication number: 20120258131Abstract: An extract of the marine algae, Sarcodiotheca, and more particularly Sarcodiotheca gaudichaudii, is described for use in cosmetic compositions. A biofermentation of Sarcodiotheca, such as for example S. gaudichaudii, is also described. This marine bioferment is useful as a skin care active ingredient for anti-aging cosmetic applications, and particularly useful when used in combination with an extracts of red algae, such as Chondrus crispus.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2012Publication date: October 11, 2012Applicant: BASF CORPORATIONInventors: Brian COSTELLO, Joseph D. CECCOLI, Sreekumar PILLAI
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Publication number: 20120191065Abstract: An intradermal injection adapter includes a body having a longitudinal axis and a central portion located distally relative to the body along the longitudinal axis. The central portion has a cannula channel therethrough extending generally parallel to the longitudinal axis. A cannula within the cannula channel has a sharpened tip for injection into a patient and a sharpened opposite proximal end for injection into a pen injector. A distal protrusion has a first skin contacting surface extending generally parallel to the longitudinal axis. The first skin contacting surface is spaced from the cannula such that a distal portion of the cannula extends generally parallel to the first skin contacting surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2012Publication date: July 26, 2012Applicant: SID Technologies, LLCInventors: Izrail Tsals, Christopher Evans, Brian Costello
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Patent number: 8202519Abstract: An extract of the marine algae, Sarcodiotheca, and more particularly Sarcodiotheca gaudichaudii, is described for use in cosmetic compositions. A biofermentation of Sarcodiotheca, such as for example S. gaudichaudii, is also described. This marine bioferment is useful as a skin care active ingredient for anti-aging cosmetic applications, and particularly useful when used in combination with an extracts of red algae, such as Chondrus crispus.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2007Date of Patent: June 19, 2012Assignee: BASF CorporationInventors: Joseph Ceccoli, Brian Costello, Sreekumar Pillai
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Publication number: 20120079107Abstract: A prevention-based network auditing system includes a plurality of heterogeneous information sources gathering information about the network. An audit server invokes the heterogeneous information sources via a uniform communications interface to gather information about the network, and converts the information gathered by the information sources into a normalized data format such as, for example, into XML (Extensible Markup Language). The converted information is then stored in an audit repository for security and regulatory policy assessment, network vulnerability analysis, report generation, and security improvement recommendations.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2011Publication date: March 29, 2012Inventors: John Leslie Williams, Brian Costello, John Patrick Ravenel, Thomas Paul Walpole
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Publication number: 20120079106Abstract: A prevention-based network auditing system includes a plurality of heterogeneous information sources gathering information about the network. An audit server invokes the heterogeneous information sources via a uniform communications interface to gather information about the network, and converts the information gathered by the information sources into a normalized data format such as, for example, into XML (Extensible Markup Language). The converted information is then stored in an audit repository for security and regulatory policy assessment, network vulnerability analysis, report generation, and security improvement recommendations.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2011Publication date: March 29, 2012Inventors: John Leslie Williams, Brian Costello, John Patrick Ravenel, Thomas Paul Walpole
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Publication number: 20120058140Abstract: A topical composition according to the present invention for use in a skin care regimen that provides matrix metalloprotease (MMP) inhibiting activity, tissue inhibitor of metalloprotease (TIMP) inducing activity, and immediate and delayed antioxidative activity. Preferably, the topical composition comprises at least one MMP inhibitor, a TIMP inducing agent, Tremella fuciformis (snow fungus) extract, Camellia sinensis (green tea) leaf extract, and Eugenia caryophyllus (clove) extract. The compositions are useful in anti-wrinkle and anti-aging products, providing elasticity, firmness, tone and texture to the skin, ameliorating fine lines and preventing skin damage.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2010Publication date: March 8, 2012Applicant: Bath & Body Works Brand Management, Inc.Inventors: Joseph D. Ceccoli, Brian Costello, James A. Hayward, Konstantinos M. Lahanas
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Patent number: 8091117Abstract: A prevention-based network auditing system includes a plurality of heterogeneous information sources gathering information about the network. An audit server invokes the heterogeneous information sources via a uniform communications interface to gather information about the network, and converts the information gathered by the information sources into a normalized data format such as, for example, into XML (Extensible Markup Language). The converted information is then stored in an audit repository for security and regulatory policy assessment, network vulnerability analysis, report generation, and security improvement recommendations.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2004Date of Patent: January 3, 2012Assignee: Preventsys, Inc.Inventors: John Leslie Williams, Brian Costello, John Patrick Ravenel, Thomas Paul Walpoie