Patents by Inventor Connor James Robinson

Connor James Robinson 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).

  • Punctum plug insertion device and device packaging
    Patent number: 9265655
    Abstract: A punctum dilating and plug inserting system includes an inserter and a protective cover defining a dilator. The inserter includes a longitudinal body, and a handle. The handle has a rounded stationary member and a trigger rotatably connected to the handle by a living hinge. A mounting wire extends through the body and is connected to the trigger. When the trigger is activated, the wire is retracted and a plug mounted on a distal end of the wire is released. A packaging is provided for receiving, protecting, and handling at least a portion of the entire inserter until ready for use. An end of the packaging includes a dilator dip for dilating the punctum in advance of receiving the punctum plug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: Enteroptyx
    Inventors: Richard W. Mendius, Robert W. Allen, J. Patrick Ireland, Connor James Robinson
  • Punctum Plug Insertion Device and Device Packaging
    Publication number: 20140364891
    Abstract: A punctum dilating and plug inserting system includes an inserter and a protective cover defining a dilator. The inserter includes a longitudinal body, and a handle. The handle has a rounded stationary member and a trigger rotatably connected to the handle by a living hinge. A mounting wire extends through the body and is connected to the trigger. When the trigger is activated, the wire is retracted and a plug mounted on a distal end of the wire is released. A packaging is provided for receiving, protecting, and handling at least a portion of the entire inserter until ready for use. An end of the packaging includes a dilator dip for dilating the punctum in advance of receiving the punctum plug.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2013
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Applicant: Enteroptyx
    Inventors: Richard W. Mendius, Robert W. Allen, J. Patrick Ireland, Connor James Robinson