Patents by Inventor Jacques Marcandelli

Jacques Marcandelli 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).

  • Method and apparatus for individual destruction of syringe needles by melting under the effect of electric current
    Patent number: 6376792
    Abstract: A process and an apparatus for the individual destruction of syringe needles by melting under the effect of a high-intensity electric current. The apparatus includes a lower electrode adapted to accommodate the free end of a needle and to form therewith an electrical contact, connected electrically to a first terminal of an electric power source, a first upper electrode connected electrically to a second terminal of the electric power source. The apparatus also includes a second upper electrode adapted to be placed in electrical contact with the surface of the needle at least substantially radially opposite the first upper electrode. The second upper electrode is connected electrically to the first terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2002
    Assignee: Hypodest Patent Development Company - Patentes LDA
    Inventors: Jean Cebollero, Fabrice Bounaix, Bruno Golliard, Jacques Marcandelli