Patents by Inventor Michael Faughey

Michael Faughey 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: 6394317
    Abstract: The present invention provides a container which provides a measured dosage of the contents of the container when pressure is applied to the top of the container. When not in use, the container additionally contains a locking means such that the contents of the container cannot be dispensed without repositioning the locking means to the open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2002
    Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Faughey, John Lonczak
  • Patent number: 6330960
    Abstract: The present invention provides a flexible container for dispensing liquids capable of providing precise dosage of the liquid. The container comprises an upper liquid reservoir and a lower liquid reservoir separated by a gasket, a longitudinal tube extending through the gasket and comprising a slot, and a dispensing tip having a longitudinal sleeve extending therefrom that also comprises a slot and is disposed concentrically around the upper end of the longitudinal tube. Liquid may be transferred from the lower reservoir to the upper reservoir by the application of pressure on the lower reservoir while the two slots are aligned. In a preferred embodiment, the container is rendered child-resistant through the provision of a cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2001
    Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Faughey, John Lonczak
  • Publication number: 20010042572
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to containers with a retaining member disposed within the container which substantially obstructs the opening of the container. In a preferred embodiment of the invention said member enlarges to receive a dispensing instrument that is used to cap the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 1998
    Publication date: November 22, 2001
    Inventors: MICHAEL FAUGHEY, DANIEL A. BACKICH, M. SIMON FREED, BRIAN J. BROZELL
  • Patent number: 6243936
    Abstract: An outer container having a container insert therein for holding a predetermined volume of material. The outer container includes a container bottom having a periphery and a container wall extending generally upwardly to define an interior container portion of predetermined volume sized to accommodate the container insert. The container wall includes a neck portion complementarily sized to accommodate the exterior surface of the container insert. The container insert includes a bottom having a periphery and a wall extending generally upwardly to define an interior portion of predetermined volume for holding the material. The insert wall-includes a vent which allows air to pass from the interior container portion to the atmosphere when the container insert is positioned therein. For assembly, the outer container is maintained at a temperature greater than the container insert and the container insert is positioned therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2001
    Assignee: Drug Plastics and Glass Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Lissa B. Biesecker, Glenn J. Forte, Justin P. Boyle, Norris W. Matthews, Michael Faughey
  • Patent number: 6164498
    Abstract: The present invention provides a container which provides a measured dosage of the contents of the container when pressure is applied to the top of the container. When not in use, the container additionally contains a locking member such that the contents of the container cannot be dispensed without repositioning the locking member to the open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2000
    Assignee: McNeil-PPC. Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Faughey, John Lonczak
  • Patent number: H2044
    Abstract: Containers a retaining member disposed within the container which substantially obstructs the opening of the container are disclosed. In a preferred embodiment, the member enlarges to receive a dispensing instrument that is used to cap the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2002
    Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Faughey, Daniel A. Backich, M. Simon Freed, Brian J. Brozell
  • Patent number: H2101
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to containers with a retaining member disposed within the container which substantially obstructs the opening of the container. In a preferred embodiment of the invention said member enlarges to receive a dispensing instrument that is used to cap the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2004
    Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Faughey, Daniel A. Backich, M. Simon Freed, Brian J. Brozell, Ronald E. Mengel
  • Patent number: D415961
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 2, 1999
    Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Faughey, Daniel A. Backich, M. Simon Freed, Brian J. Brozell
  • Patent number: D416195
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1999
    Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Faughey, Daniel A. Backich, M. Simon Freed, Brian J. Brozell
  • Patent number: D416793
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 23, 1999
    Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Faughey, Daniel A. Backich, M. Simon Freed, Brian J. Brozell