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).

  • 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: 20130072880
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2011
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: Tyco Healthcare Group LP
    Inventor: Melvin A. Finke
  • Patent number: 8286791
    Abstract: A syringe assembly carrier includes a syringe-well holding fixture, a plurality of openings defined in the syringe-well holding fixture, and a plurality of syringe wells. Each of the syringe wells is configured to removeably receive a syringe assembly. The syringe-well holding fixture includes an upper surface and a plurality of mounting flanges coupled to the upper surface. Each of the plurality of mounting flanges is individually associated with a different opening in the syringe-well holding fixture and configured to receive a syringe well.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LP
    Inventor: Melvin Finke
  • Publication number: 20120258421
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2012
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Applicant: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP
    Inventors: David M. Selvitelli, Edward Brundidge, III, Mark J. Callahan, Jeffrey T. Delnickas, Teshtar A. Elavia, Melvin A. Finke, Viviana Guerriero, Loredana Jinga, Brian P. Sharp, Kathleen Tremblay
  • Publication number: 20120259279
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2012
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Applicant: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP
    Inventor: Melvin A. Finke
  • Publication number: 20120259287
    Abstract: A needle and receiver assembly for use with a syringe cartridge filled with medicine. The assembly 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, the needle extending through the closed end of the receiver so the access tip is positioned inside the hollow interior of the receiver and the delivery tip is positioned outside 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: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2012
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Applicant: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP
    Inventors: David M. Selvitelli, Melvin A. Finke, Kathleen Tremblay
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20120080342
    Abstract: A syringe assembly carrier includes a syringe-well holding fixture, a plurality of openings defined in the syringe-well holding fixture, and a plurality of syringe wells. Each of the syringe wells is configured to removeably receive a syringe assembly. The syringe-well holding fixture includes an upper surface and a plurality of mounting flanges coupled to the upper surface. Each of the plurality of mounting flanges is individually associated with a different opening in the syringe-well holding fixture and configured to receive a syringe well.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2010
    Publication date: April 5, 2012
    Applicant: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP
    Inventor: Melvin Finke
  • Publication number: 20120041384
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2011
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Applicant: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP
    Inventors: Melvin A. Finke, David Selvitelli, Kathleen Tremblay, John K. Foster, Carl Strickland