Patents by Inventor Michael J. DeCaprio

Michael J. DeCaprio 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).

  • Deadender cap for Luer fitting
    Patent number: 5184742
    Abstract: A deadender cap that is designed to be screwed into a standard medical Luer male thread connection to dead end that connection. The deadender cap is a one-piece molded construction having an internal tapered projection that fits within the open passages of the male Luer connection a predetermined distance when the deadender cap is tightened into position, thus liquid within the open passage is forced outwardly and then as the deadender cap is tightened and no air bubbles are formed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 1990
    Date of Patent: February 9, 1993
    Assignee: BOC Health Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. DeCaprio, Stephen E. Rados