Patents by Inventor Bruce I. Gaynes

Bruce I. Gaynes 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: 7527613
    Abstract: Drop dispensers are provided which comprise a first portion, the first portion including a dispensing tip, the dispensing tip including an annular groove around an outer part of the dispensing tip, and a nozzle having a through-opening; and a second portion having a closed end, wherein the first portion is angularly disposed from the second portion and the dispensing tip is distal from the closed end. Exemplary drop dispensers also provide for a removable cannula tip for conveying liquids contained within the drop dispenser to a precise location in the eye, ear, nose, or mouth. Removable cannula tips are provided comprising an aperture for dispensing liquids, and an elastomeric annular ring capable of seating in the annular groove of the dispensing tip, wherein the aperture is distal to the elastomeric annular ring. The drop dispensers described are particularly well suited for the dispensing of ophthalmic solutions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2009
    Assignee: Rush University Medical Center
    Inventor: Bruce I. Gaynes