Patents by Inventor Ellen Morefield

Ellen Morefield 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: 9211375
    Abstract: A package assembly includes a panel, an array of openings defined in the panel, and a plurality of syringe wells. The panel includes an upper surface. Each of the syringe wells is individually associated with a different one of the openings. The panel and the plurality of syringe wells are integrally formed as a unitary structure. Each of the syringe wells is configured to removeably receive a syringe assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Melvin Finke, Jonathan G. Parker, John K. Foster, Ellen Morefield
  • Publication number: 20130313143
    Abstract: A package assembly includes a panel, an array of openings defined in the panel, and a plurality of syringe wells. The panel includes an upper surface, Each of the syringe wells is individually associated with a different one of the openings. The panel and the plurality of syringe wells are integrally formed as a unitary structure. Each of the syringe wells is configured to removeably receive a syringe assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Melvin Finke, Jonathan G. Parker, John K. Foster, Ellen Morefield, Ellen
  • Patent number: 8522975
    Abstract: A package assembly includes a plurality of syringe assemblies. Each syringe assembly has a syringe flange defining an opening. The syringe flange of each of the syringe assemblies is coupled to a plurality of adjacent syringe flanges to define a panel. Each of the syringe flanges includes a plurality of lateral edges. The plurality of lateral edges of each syringe flange is coupled to the lateral edge of adjacent syringe flanges in a breakaway configuration to facilitate separation of each of the plurality of syringe assemblies from the panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Melvin A. Finke, Jonathan G. Parker, John K. Foster, Ellen Morefield
  • Publication number: 20120234710
    Abstract: A package assembly includes a panel, an array of openings defined in the panel, and a plurality of syringe wells. The panel includes an upper surface. Each of the syringe wells is individually associated with a different one of the openings. The panel and the plurality of syringe wells are integrally formed as a unitary structure. Each of the syringe wells is configured to removeably receive a syringe assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2012
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Applicant: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP
    Inventors: Melvin Finke, Jonathan G. Parker, John K. Foster, Ellen Morefield
  • Patent number: 8196741
    Abstract: A package assembly includes a panel, an array of openings defined in the panel, and a plurality of syringe wells. The panel includes an upper surface. Each of the syringe wells is individually associated with a different one of the openings. The panel and the plurality of syringe wells are integrally formed as a unitary structure. Each of the syringe wells is configured to removeably receive a syringe assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LP
    Inventors: Melvin Finke, Jonathan G. Parker, John K. Foster, Ellen Morefield
  • Publication number: 20120083744
    Abstract: A syringe assembly includes a syringe body including a distal end. The syringe body defines a fluid chamber therein. The fluid chamber includes a lower end. A septum is disposed at the distal end of the syringe body and is configured to sealingly close the lower end of the fluid chamber. The syringe body and the septum are formed as a single, molded piece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2010
    Publication date: April 5, 2012
    Applicant: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP
    Inventors: Melvin Finke, Jonathan G. Parker, John K. Foster, Ellen Morefield
  • Publication number: 20120080341
    Abstract: A package assembly includes a panel, an array of openings defined in the panel, and a plurality of syringe wells. The panel includes an upper surface. Each of the syringe wells is individually associated with a different one of the openings. The panel and the plurality of syringe wells are integrally formed as a unitary structure. Each of the syringe wells is configured to removeably receive a syringe assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2010
    Publication date: April 5, 2012
    Applicant: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP
    Inventors: Melvin Finke, Jonathan G. Parker, John K. Foster, Ellen Morefield
  • Patent number: 8038656
    Abstract: A plunger rod assembly for use with a syringe barrel is provided and includes a plunger rod slidably disposable within the syringe barrel, wherein the plunger rod includes a hub extending distally from a distal end thereof and at least two tabs extending outwardly therefrom. The syringe further includes a plug configured for slidable disposition in the syringe barrel and configured for selective connection to the plunger rod via a bayonet-type engagement. The plug includes a base wall having at least two resilient fingers supported on a first side thereof, wherein each resilient finger is configured to snap-fit engage a respective tab of the plunger rod during connection of the plug to the plunger rod; and a plunger tip supported on a second side of the base wall, opposite the first side, and being configured to form a substantially fluid tight seal with an inner surface of the syringe barrel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LP
    Inventors: Ronald Lloyd, Ellen Morefield, Eric Sampson
  • Publication number: 20080082055
    Abstract: A plunger rod assembly for use with a syringe barrel is provided and includes a plunger rod slidably disposable within the syringe barrel, wherein the plunger rod includes a hub extending distally from a distal end thereof and at least two tabs extending outwardly therefrom. The syringe further includes a plug configured for slidable disposition in the syringe barrel and configured for selective connection to the plunger rod via a bayonet-type engagement. The plug includes a base wall having at least two resilient fingers supported on a first side thereof, wherein each resilient finger is configured to snap-fit engage a respective tab of the plunger rod during connection of the plug to the plunger rod; and a plunger tip supported on a second side of the base wall, opposite the first side, and being configured to form a substantially fluid tight seal with an inner surface of the syringe barrel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2007
    Publication date: April 3, 2008
    Applicant: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP
    Inventors: Ronald Lloyd, Ellen Morefield, Eric Sampson