Patents by Inventor Burton J. Kunik

Burton J. Kunik 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: 10150613
    Abstract: Containers for disposal of waste materials, used or unused having desired burn properties. The containers have tailored or engineered properties based on material construction so that they are burnable and alter burn properties of the source materials, used or unused, contained therein. The containers may also include cavities into which accelerants, retarders, combustion aids, fuel value enhancing agents, additives to change an ash composition, other additives or the like are added.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: Sharps Compliance, Inc.
    Inventors: Burton J. Kunik, David G. Gossman
  • Publication number: 20130097920
    Abstract: Integrated cement production systems and methods implementing the systems are disclosed, where the integrated cement production systems include a burnable fuel supply subsystem, a cement raw material supply subsystem, a kiln subsystem and a cement clinker composition storage subsystem. The burnable fuel supply subsystem is adapted to receive one or a plurality of used and/or unused healthcare materials. The burnable fuel supply subsystem can feed the materials directly into the kiln subsystem, can convert the materials into different form and feed the different form to the kiln subsystem or feed a combination of the materials, different forms and optionally conventional fuels to the kiln subsystem.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2012
    Publication date: April 25, 2013
    Applicant: SHARPS COMPLIANCE, INC.
    Inventors: Burton J. Kunik, James C. Berns, David G. Gossman
  • Publication number: 20130081363
    Abstract: Containers for disposal of waste materials, used or unused having desired burn properties. The containers have tailored or engineered properties based on material construction so that they are burnable and alter burn properties of the source materials, used or unused, contained therein. The containers may also include cavities into which accelerants, retarders, combustion aids, fuel value enhancing agents, additives to change an ash composition, other additives or the like are added.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2012
    Publication date: April 4, 2013
    Applicant: SHARPS COMPLIANCE, INC.
    Inventors: Burton J. Kunik, David G. Gossman
  • Publication number: 20130061788
    Abstract: Integrated cement production systems and methods implementing the systems are disclosed, where the integrated cement production systems include a burnable fuel supply subsystem, a cement raw material supply subsystem, a kiln subsystem and a cement clinker composition storage subsystem. The burnable fuel supply subsystem is adapted to receive one or a plurality of used and/or unused healthcare materials. The burnable fuel supply subsystem can feed the materials directly into the kiln subsystem, can convert the materials into different form and feed the different form to the kiln subsystem or feed a combination of the materials, different forms and optionally conventional fuels to the kiln subsystem.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2012
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Applicant: Sharps Compliance, Inc.
    Inventors: Burton J. Kunik, James C. Berns, David G. Gossman
  • Patent number: 8324443
    Abstract: Secure containers are disclosed for disposal of unused, experimental, and/or expired pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, veterinary medicines, and/or similar materials, where the containers include at least one unidirectional apparatus for depositing materials into an interior of the container, while resisting normal attempts at retrieval of deposited materials. Methods are also disclosed for making and using the secure containers including a unidirectional member supporting deposition of materials into an interior of the container, while resisting withdrawal of deposited materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Sharps Compliance, Inc.
    Inventors: Burton J. Kunik, James C. Berns, Al Aladwani, Claude Dance, David G. Gossman
  • Publication number: 20120260566
    Abstract: Systems are disclosed for direct conversion of a used or waste material into a burnable fuel and to burnable fuels derived therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2012
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Applicant: SHARPS COMPLIANCE, INC.
    Inventors: Burton J. Kunik, James C. Berns, David G. Gossman
  • Patent number: 8268073
    Abstract: Integrated cement production systems and methods implementing the systems are disclosed, where the integrated cement production systems include a burnable fuel supply subsystem, a cement raw material supply subsystem, a kiln subsystem and a cement clinker composition storage subsystem. The burnable fuel supply subsystem is adapted to receive one or a plurality of used and/or unused healthcare materials. The burnable fuel supply subsystem can feed the materials directly into the kiln subsystem, can convert the materials into different form and feed the different form to the kiln subsystem or feed a combination of the materials, different forms and optionally conventional fuels to the kiln subsystem.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Sharps Compliance, Inc.
    Inventors: Burton J. Kunik, James C. Berns, David G. Gossman
  • Patent number: 8163045
    Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for direct conversion of a used or waste material into a burnable fuel and to burnable fuels derived therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: Sharps Compliance, Inc
    Inventors: Burton J. Kunik, James C. Berns, David G. Gossman
  • Patent number: 8100989
    Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for direct conversion of a used healthcare material into a burnable fuel and to burnable fuels derived therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Inventors: Burton J. Kunik, James C. Berns
  • Publication number: 20110303666
    Abstract: Secure containers are disclosed for disposal of unused, experimental, and/or expired pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, veterinary medicines, and/or similar materials, where the containers include at least one unidirectional apparatus for depositing materials into an interior of the container, while resisting normal attempts at retrieval of deposited materials. Methods are also disclosed for making and using the secure containers including a unidirectional member supporting deposition of materials into an interior of the container, while resisting withdrawal of deposited materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2010
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Applicant: SHARPS COMPLIANCE, INC.
    Inventors: Burton J. Kunik, James C. Berns, Al Aladwani, Claude Dance, David G. Gossman
  • Publication number: 20110209392
    Abstract: Methods and system are disclosed for making coated burnable fuels from source materials and to the coated burnable fuels derived therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2010
    Publication date: September 1, 2011
    Applicant: SHARPS COMPLIANCE, INC.
    Inventors: Burton J. Kunik, James C. Berns, David G. Gossman
  • Publication number: 20110155020
    Abstract: Integrated cement production systems and methods implementing the systems are disclosed, where the integrated cement production systems include a burnable fuel supply subsystem, a cement raw material supply subsystem, a kiln subsystem and a cement clinker composition storage subsystem. The burnable fuel supply subsystem is adapted to receive one or a plurality of used and/or unused healthcare materials. The burnable fuel supply subsystem can feed the materials directly into the kiln subsystem, can convert the materials into different form and feed the different form to the kiln subsystem or feed a combination of the materials, different forms and optionally conventional fuels to the kiln subsystem.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2009
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicant: SHARPS COMPLIANCE, INC.
    Inventors: Burton J. Kunik, James C. Berns, David G. Gossman
  • Publication number: 20110155029
    Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for direct conversion of a used or waste material into a burnable fuel and to burnable fuels derived therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2009
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicant: SHARPS COMPLIANCE, INC.
    Inventors: Burton J. Kunik, James C. Berns, David G. Gossman
  • Publication number: 20110099894
    Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for direct conversion of a used healthcare material into a burnable fuel and to burnable fuels derived therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2009
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Applicant: SHARPS COMPLIANCE, INC.
    Inventors: Burton J. Kunik, James C. Berns
  • Publication number: 20100082459
    Abstract: A comprehensive medical waste management system for establishing and maintaining medical waste preparedness and cradle to grave asset management in the event of non-emergency and emergency situations is disclosed, where the system includes at least: a central control subsystem, a warehousing subsystem, a distribution subsystem, a tracking subsystem, a retrieval subsystem, and a disposal subsystem, and methods for making and using same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2008
    Publication date: April 1, 2010
    Applicant: SHARPS COMPLIANCE, INC.
    Inventors: David P. Tusa, Burton J. Kunik
  • Patent number: 6062001
    Abstract: A disposable container for safe disposal of used pen syringe needles includes a plurality of walls defining a receptacle for receiving used needles therein. The container is provided with an axially extending passage through which needles are deposited within the container. The axial passage is formed by a downwardly extending truncated cone integrally formed with the cover of the container. The truncated cone includes gripping means for holding a needle for depositing into the container. A cap member pivotally connected to the cover of the container includes a plunger which upon closure of the cap member extends through the axial passage forcing the needle held by the gripping means into the container. When the container is not in use, the cap member seals the open axial passage and is maintained in locking engagement with the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2000
    Assignee: Sharps Compliance, Inc.
    Inventor: Burton J. Kunik
  • Patent number: D457239
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2002
    Inventor: Burton J. Kunik
  • Patent number: RE48888
    Abstract: Containers for disposal of waste materials, used or unused having desired burn properties. The containers have tailored or engineered properties based on material construction so that they are burnable and alter burn properties of the source materials, used or unused, contained therein. The containers may also include cavities into which accelerants, retarders, combustion aids, fuel value enhancing agents, additives to change an ash composition, other additives or the like are added.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: SHARPS COMPLIANCE, INC. OF TEXAS
    Inventors: Burton J. Kunik, James C. Berns, David G. Gossman