Patents by Inventor Deborah M. Transue

Deborah M. Transue 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: 6015042
    Abstract: A folder package for surgical sutures. The package has a base panel, a foldably connected cover panel, a foldably connected closure panel, a foldably connected end panel, and a ramp structure. The package also has at least one ramp structure mounted to the base panel. The ramp structure allows sutures to pass over the park without getting hung-up on or in the park.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2000
    Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert James Cerwin, Deborah M. Transue, Marvin Alpern
  • Patent number: 5972008
    Abstract: A retaining apparatus for a surgical mesh includes a top surface and a bottom surface. The top surface has a central elongated recess for receiving a portion of the surgical mesh. Retaining straps are provided for securing the surgical mesh portion to the recess. Centrally located within the recess is an inverted dimple for fitting into a cylindrical opening of the surgical mesh. The inverted dimple restricts lateral movement of the surgical mesh.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1999
    Inventors: Robert J. Kalinski, Deborah M. Transue
  • Patent number: 5918733
    Abstract: A package for a surgical suture reel. The package has a substantially flat base member with a mounting tab formed therein by an arcuate slit. The mounting tab has a central opening and a plurality of radial slits surrounding the opening forming engagement members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 6, 1999
    Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Cerwin, Deborah M. Transue
  • Patent number: 5732816
    Abstract: A folder package for surgical sutures. The package has a base panel, a foldably connected cover panel, a foldably connected closure panel, a foldably connected end panel, and a ramp structure. The package also has at least one needle/suture park mounted to the base panel. The ramp structure is mounted adjacent to the needle/suture park and allows sutures to pass over the park without getting hung-up on or in the park.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 31, 1998
    Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert James Cerwin, Deborah M. Transue
  • Patent number: 5562611
    Abstract: Packaging for use in transportation and handling of a surgical instrument including a safety device which prevents engagement of the instrument or movement of a safety mechanism from a safety position. In a preferred embodiment the safety device is a safety interposer shaped to fit into a slot in the shaft of a Veress-type needle. The safety interposer acts as a physical barrier to prevent the movement of an inner needle with respect to an outer needle, thereby preventing exposure of the sharp edges of the outer needle particularly during transportation or handling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 8, 1996
    Assignee: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.
    Inventor: Deborah M. Transue
  • Patent number: 5437643
    Abstract: Packaging for use in transportation and handling of a surgical instrument including a safety device which prevents engagement of the instrument or movement of a safety mechanism from a safety position. In a preferred embodiment the safety device is a safety interposer shaped to fit around the shaft of a trocar. The safety interposer acts as a physical barrier between the trocar and cannula of the trocar assembly and prevents the two parts from coupling which may occur from jostling during transportation or handling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 1, 1995
    Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.
    Inventor: Deborah M. Transue
  • Patent number: 5356006
    Abstract: A sterile package for endoscopic devices. The package includes a foam member that holds the endoscopic device in a stable position within the package. The package includes at least one sterile overwrap member and one non-sterile overwrap member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 18, 1994
    Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.
    Inventors: Marvin Alpern, Robert Cerwin, Michael O'Toole, Teresa M. Simons, Deborah M. Transue
  • Patent number: 5325987
    Abstract: A sterile package for endoscopic devices. The package includes a foam member that holds the endoscopic device in a stable position within the package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 5, 1994
    Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.
    Inventors: Marvin Alpern, Robert Cerwin, Michael O'Toole, Teresa M. Simons, Deborah M. Transue
  • Patent number: 5284293
    Abstract: An improved dispenser box for suture packages. The dispenser is stable and will dispense single or plural packages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 8, 1994
    Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.
    Inventors: Marvin Alpern, Robert J. Cerwin, Mario De Martin, Teresa M. Simons, Deborah M. Transue
  • Patent number: 5249682
    Abstract: A package for holding a medical device is disclosed. The medical device comprises a mesh onlay having a mesh plug attached perpendicularly thereto. The mesh is substantially flat and lies in a plane which is substantially horizontal with respect to the plug. The package comprises a folder which has a central floor panel for receiving the mesh onlay and mesh plug assembly. A first end panel is foldably connected to one minor side of the central panel for retaining the mesh onlay on the central panel. At least one reinforcing panel is foldably connected to the first end panel for providing structural strength to the package. A connecting panel foldably connected to the opposite minor side of the central panel is, in turn, foldably connected to an optional plug retaining panel. The optional plug retaining panel is in turn foldably connected to a second end panel. The reinforcing panel is folded outwardly and locked to the first end panel with locking means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 5, 1993
    Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.
    Inventor: Deborah M. Transue
  • Patent number: 5234106
    Abstract: A package retainer used to package sterile instruments. The package retainer has a plurality of cutout portions which engage the instrument to stabilize and suspend the instrument in the package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 10, 1993
    Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.
    Inventors: Deborah M. Transue, Teresa M. Simons
  • Patent number: 5219077
    Abstract: A package for holding a mesh onlay having a mesh plug attached perpendicularly thereto. The package comprises a folder which has a central floor panel for receiving the mesh onlay and mesh plug assembly. The central floor panel has a pair of opposed major sides and a pair of opposed minor sides. A first end panel is foldably connected to one minor side of the central panel for retaining the mesh onlay on the central panel in a substantially flat position when the first end panel is folded inwardly on top of the mesh onlay and central floor panel. A connecting panel foldably connected to the opposite minor side of the central panel is, in turn, foldably connected to a plug retaining panel. The plug retaining panel secures the mesh plug in a position substantially perpendicular to the mesh onlay and the central floor panel. The plug retaining panel is in turn foldably connected to a second end panel. The assembled package may have a pyramidal-like configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 15, 1993
    Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.
    Inventor: Deborah M. Transue