Patents by Inventor Melvin A. Finke
Melvin A. Finke 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).
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Publication number: 20220117502Abstract: A multiparameter lead set, method of use, and method of assembling or re-processing a multiparameter lead set. The multiparameter lead set includes a first patient lead for monitoring a first health indicator of a patient. The first patient lead further includes a first lead interconnection feature. The lead set further includes a second patient lead for monitoring a second health indicator of the patient. The second patient lead further include a second lead interconnection feature. The second lead interconnection feature and the first lead interconnection feature are interconnectable to removably connect a first portion of the first patient lead to a second portion of the second patient lead.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2021Publication date: April 21, 2022Inventors: David M. Selvitelli, Kathleen M. Tremblay, Melvin A. Finke, Erick Garstka
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Patent number: 10561793Abstract: The disclosed embodiment relates to an injection device that is a single patient use, disposable device containing a needle and a cartridge containing a drug, pharmaceutical product or other injectable agent. The device is initially provided in a pre-armed state in a first engagement configuration wherein the needle is separated from the septum of a cartridge. To arm the injection device, the professional urges the device from the first engagement or pre-armed configuration to a second engagement or armed configuration wherein the needle pierces the septum and provides a sterile fluid path to the drug, pharmaceutical product or other injectable agent contained within the cartridge. The disclosed embodiment is particularly adaptable to dental anesthetic applications, as well as other medical and veterinary applications.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2014Date of Patent: February 18, 2020Assignee: KPR U.S., LLCInventors: Melvin A. Finke, David L. Strader, David R. Swisher, Kathleen Tremblay
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Patent number: 9901651Abstract: The disclosed embodiment relates to a system and method for treating a non-sterile surface of at least a component of a medical device, such as, but not limited to, a cartridge for an injection device. The system for treating a non-sterile surface of a medical device includes a source of electromagnetic radiation and, in some embodiments, a source of laminar airflow. The source of electromagnetic radiation provides exposure and the source of laminar airflow provides laminar airflow to the surface for treatment of the medical device. The method for treating a non-sterile surface includes exposing the non-sterile surface of a cartridge to a pulsed electromagnetic wave. In some embodiments, simultaneous to the pulsed electromagnetic radiation exposure, a laminar airflow can be directed perpendicular to the surface of the cartridge.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2013Date of Patent: February 27, 2018Assignee: KPR U.S., LLCInventors: Melvin Finke, David Selvitelli
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Publication number: 20160271328Abstract: A syringe assembly for dispensing medicine from a cartridge having a diaphragm and a piston opposite the diaphragm. The assembly includes a barrel having a hollow interior, an open proximal end, a closed distal end, and an outlet. The assembly also includes a cartridge receiver slidably receivable in the hollow interior of the barrel. The receiver includes an interior space for receiving the cartridge, an access needle extending into the interior space for puncturing the diaphragm of the cartridge. The access needle directs fluid to the barrel outlet. The cartridge receiver includes a plunger rod movable into the interior space of the cartridge receiver for engaging the piston of the cartridge to selectively force medicine in the cartridge through the access needle.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2016Publication date: September 22, 2016Inventors: David Selvitelli, Edward Brundidge, III, Mark Callahan, Jeffrey Delnickas, Teshtar Elavia, Melvin Finke, Viviana Guerriero, Loredana Jinga, Brian Sharp, Kathleen Tremblay
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Publication number: 20160235920Abstract: A syringe for administering medicament from a cartridge. The syringe includes a sleeve having an interior for receiving the cartridge extending between a distal hub and a proximal opening. The syringe has a cap selectively covering the proximal opening for retaining the cartridge in the interior of the sleeve. The cap includes a finger grip extending outward from the sleeve for engaging fingers of a user. The syringe also has a plunger rod movably connected to the cap. The plunger rod has a distal connector for selectively connecting the rod to the cartridge plunger when the cartridge is received in the interior of the sleeve to push medicament from the cartridge reservoir as the plunger rod moves with respect to the cap.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2016Publication date: August 18, 2016Inventors: Melvin Finke, David Selvitelli, Kathleen Tremblay, John Foster, Carl Strickland
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Patent number: 9265894Abstract: A syringe for dispensing anesthetic from a cartridge having an interior wall defining a hollow interior sized and shaped for receiving a dose of anesthetic, and a piston. The syringe includes a tubular plunger slidably received in the hollow interior of the tubular cartridge. The plunger has a hollow interior extending between a distal end shaped for engaging the piston and an open proximal end. The syringe includes a plunger rod slidably received in the hollow interior of the tubular plunger. The rod has a sharp distal end adapted to penetrate the piston, a proximal end, and a length extending between the distal end and the proximal end sized so a delivery portion of the rod extends through the piston into the cartridge when the rod is driven through the piston. The delivery portion includes a recess for receiving a buffering agent to reduce acidity of the dose of anesthetic.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2015Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: Covidien LPInventor: Melvin A. Finke
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Patent number: 9216138Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a self-venting cannula assembly. The self-venting cannula assembly including an outer tube that defines a throughbore, an inner tube, a vent aperture, and a filter element. The inner tube is positioned within the outer tube, which defines a vent channel therebetween. The vent aperture is formed in the outer tube to provide fluid communication between the vent channel and an external environment. The filter element is positioned over the vent aperture and prevents particles having a dimension greater than about 0.2 microns from passing therethrough.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2013Date of Patent: December 22, 2015Assignee: Covidien LPInventor: Melvin A. Finke
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Patent number: 9211375Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 1, 2013Date of Patent: December 15, 2015Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Melvin Finke, Jonathan G. Parker, John K. Foster, Ellen Morefield
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Patent number: 9125992Abstract: This disclosure relates to fluid delivery devices which include a body defining a fluid channel with filtration. In one embodiment, the body is molded to include a barrier which extends across the fluid channel and a series of apertures or openings are formed through the barrier. A laser device may be used to form the apertures through the barrier.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2011Date of Patent: September 8, 2015Inventor: Melvin A. Finke
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Publication number: 20150238702Abstract: A syringe for dispensing anesthetic from a cartridge having an interior wall defining a hollow interior sized and shaped for receiving a dose of anesthetic, and a piston. The syringe includes a tubular plunger slidably received in the hollow interior of the tubular cartridge. The plunger has a hollow interior extending between a distal end shaped for engaging the piston and an open proximal end. The syringe includes a plunger rod slidably received in the hollow interior of the tubular plunger. The rod has a sharp distal end adapted to penetrate the piston, a proximal end, and a length extending between the distal end and the proximal end sized so a delivery portion of the rod extends through the piston into the cartridge when the rod is driven through the piston. The delivery portion includes a recess for receiving a buffering agent to reduce acidity of the dose of anesthetic.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2015Publication date: August 27, 2015Inventor: Melvin A. Finke
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Publication number: 20150073352Abstract: The disclosed embodiment relates to an injection device that is a single patient use, disposable device containing a needle and a cartridge containing a drug, pharmaceutical product or other injectable agent. The device is initially provided in a pre-armed state in a first engagement configuration wherein the needle is separated from the septum of a cartridge. To arm the injection device, the professional urges the device from the first engagement or pre-armed configuration to a second engagement or aimed configuration wherein the needle pierces the septum and provides a sterile fluid path to the drug, pharmaceutical product or other injectable agent contained within the cartridge. The disclosed embodiment is particularly adaptable to dental anesthetic applications, as well as other medical and veterinary applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2014Publication date: March 12, 2015Inventors: Melvin A. Finke, David L. Strader, David R. Swisher, Kathleen Tremblay
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Patent number: 8974407Abstract: A syringe for dispensing anesthetic from a cartridge having an interior wall defining a hollow interior sized and shaped for receiving a dose of anesthetic, and a piston. The syringe includes a tubular plunger slidably received in the hollow interior of the tubular cartridge. The plunger has a hollow interior extending between a distal end shaped for engaging the piston and an open proximal end. The syringe includes a plunger rod slidably received in the hollow interior of the tubular plunger. The rod has a sharp distal end adapted to penetrate the piston, a proximal end, and a length extending between the distal end and the proximal end sized so a delivery portion of the rod extends through the piston into the cartridge when the rod is driven through the piston. The delivery portion includes a recess for receiving a buffering agent to reduce acidity of the dose of anesthetic.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2014Date of Patent: March 10, 2015Assignee: Covidien LPInventor: Melvin Finke
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Publication number: 20150038914Abstract: A needle and receiver assembly for use with a syringe cartridge filled with medicine includes a cartridge receiver having a hollow interior, an open end sized for receiving at least part of the syringe cartridge, and a closed end opposite the open end. The assembly includes a needle mounted on the receiver having a fluid passage extending between a sharp delivery tip at a distal end of the needle and a sharp access tip at a proximal end of the needle opposite the delivery tip positioned inside the hollow interior of the receiver. The assembly includes a cutter movably mounted in the hollow interior of the receiver for cutting the diaphragm of the cartridge when received in the hollow interior of the receiver.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2014Publication date: February 5, 2015Inventors: David M. Selvitelli, Melvin A. Finke, Kathleen Tremblay
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Patent number: 8864719Abstract: A needle and receiver assembly for use with a syringe cartridge filled with medicine includes a cartridge receiver having a hollow interior, an open end sized for receiving at least part of the syringe cartridge, and a closed end opposite the open end. The assembly includes a needle mounted on the receiver having a fluid passage extending between a sharp delivery tip at a distal end of the needle and a sharp access tip at a proximal end of the needle opposite the delivery tip positioned inside the hollow interior of the receiver. The assembly includes a cutter movably mounted in the hollow interior of the receiver for movement relative to the receiver and the needle to cut the diaphragm of the cartridge when received in the hollow interior of the receiver.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2012Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: David M. Selvitelli, Melvin A. Finke, Kathleen Tremblay
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Publication number: 20140221918Abstract: A syringe for dispensing anesthetic from a cartridge having an interior wall defining a hollow interior sized and shaped for receiving a dose of anesthetic, and a piston. The syringe includes a tubular plunger slidably received in the hollow interior of the tubular cartridge. The plunger has a hollow interior extending between a distal end shaped for engaging the piston and an open proximal end. The syringe includes a plunger rod slidably received in the hollow interior of the tubular plunger. The rod has a sharp distal end adapted to penetrate the piston, a proximal end, and a length extending between the distal end and the proximal end sized so a delivery portion of the rod extends through the piston into the cartridge when the rod is driven through the piston. The delivery portion includes a recess for receiving a buffering agent to reduce acidity of the dose of anesthetic.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2014Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: Covidien LPInventor: Melvin Finke
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Publication number: 20140119986Abstract: The disclosed embodiment relates to a system and method for treating a non-sterile surface of at least a component of a medical device, such as, but not limited to, a cartridge for an injection device. The system for treating a non-sterile surface of a medical device includes a source of electromagnetic radiation and, in some embodiments, a source of laminar airflow. The source of electromagnetic radiation provides exposure and the source of laminar airflow provides laminar airflow to the surface for treatment of the medical device. The method for treating a non-sterile surface includes exposing the non-sterile surface of a cartridge to a pulsed electromagnetic wave. In some embodiments, simultaneous to the pulsed electromagnetic radiation exposure, a laminar airflow can be directed perpendicular to the surface of the cartridge.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2013Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: Covidien LPInventors: Melvin Finke, David Selvitelli
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Patent number: 8672878Abstract: A syringe for dispensing anesthetic from a cartridge having an interior wall defining a hollow interior sized and shaped for receiving a dose of anesthetic, and a piston. The syringe includes a tubular plunger slidably received in the hollow interior of the tubular cartridge. The plunger has a hollow interior extending between a distal end shaped for engaging the piston and an open proximal end. The syringe includes a plunger rod slidably received in the hollow interior of the tubular plunger. The rod has a sharp distal end adapted to penetrate the piston, a proximal end, and a length extending between the distal end and the proximal end sized so a delivery portion of the rod extends through the piston into the cartridge when the rod is driven through the piston. The delivery portion includes a recess for receiving a buffering agent to reduce acidity of the dose of anesthetic.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2012Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Assignee: Covidien LPInventor: Melvin A. Finke
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Publication number: 20130317472Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a self-venting cannula assembly. The self-venting cannula assembly including an outer tube that defines a throughbore, an inner tube, a vent aperture, and a filter element. The inner tube is positioned within the outer tube, which defines a vent channel therebetween. The vent aperture is formed in the outer tube to provide fluid communication between the vent channel and an external environment. The filter element is positioned over the vent aperture and prevents particles having a dimension greater than about 0.2 microns from passing therethrough.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2013Publication date: November 28, 2013Applicant: Covidien LPInventor: Melvin A. Finke
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Patent number: D811589Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2016Date of Patent: February 27, 2018Assignee: KPR U.S., LLCInventors: Melvin A. Finke, David L. Strader, David R. Swisher, Kathleen Tremblay
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Patent number: D814630Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2016Date of Patent: April 3, 2018Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Melvin A. Finke, David L. Strader, David R. Swisher, Kathleen Tremblay