Patents by Inventor Eric Sampson

Eric Sampson 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: 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
  • Patent number: 7261698
    Abstract: A transfer needle safety apparatus including a guide port adapted to fit a variety of body fluid receptacle sizes. A sleeve substantially fills the cavity inside a needle shield. The sleeve includes a robust external lead-in structure for aligning/assembling and centering the sleeve in the shield and a robust internal lead-in structure for aligning and centering a narrow body receptacle onto a needle. The sleeve engages a long section of the outer surface of a receptacle thereby preventing rocking or lateral motion of a receptacle septum relative to a needle tip. Streamlined gripping features allow removal of the sleeve from the shield.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Assignee: Sherwood Services AG
    Inventors: Eric Sampson, Christopher S. Ronsick
  • Publication number: 20060240757
    Abstract: A bait cutting table designed for use with the “Adjustable Drink Holder for Fishing Boats” Sampson '06.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2006
    Publication date: October 26, 2006
    Inventors: Eric Sampson, Paul Sampson
  • Publication number: 20060016382
    Abstract: A drink holder that is designed to adjust to fit in any angle rod holder and can be easily removed and replaced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2004
    Publication date: January 26, 2006
    Inventors: Eric Sampson, Paul Sampson
  • Publication number: 20040215106
    Abstract: A transfer needle safety apparatus including a guide port adapted to fit a variety of body fluid receptacle sizes. A sleeve substantially fills the cavity inside a needle shield. The sleeve includes a robust external lead-in structure for aligning/assembling and centering the sleeve in the shield and a robust internal lead-in structure for aligning and centering a narrow body receptacle onto a needle. The sleeve engages a long section of the outer surface of a receptacle thereby preventing rocking or lateral motion of a receptacle septum relative to a needle tip. Streamlined gripping features allow removal of the sleeve from the shield.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2003
    Publication date: October 28, 2004
    Inventors: Eric Sampson, Christopher S. Ronsick