Patents by Inventor Paul A. Puniello

Paul A. Puniello 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: 11452439
    Abstract: A device may be configured for white balancing a medical videoscopic camera system prior to videoscopic medical procedures, as well as optionally simultaneously or non-simultaneously applying a fog-prohibiting agent to the distal lens of a medical videoscope such as an endoscope or laparoscope. The device combines a white balancing mechanism, protective mechanism, and defogging mechanism in one simple easy to use device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignee: COVIDIEN LP
    Inventors: Adam Muratori, Bill Kane, David Fink, Joe Gordon, Mark Guarraia, Paul Bertram, Paul Puniello, Justin Morse
  • Patent number: 10441901
    Abstract: A clip of the present application generally comprises a first clip member, a second clip member, and a retention feature. The first clip member and the second clip member are coupled together and capable of being placed in at least two positions. In the first position, the clip is capable of receiving a bag containing a fluid, and, in the second position, the bag is capable of being held between the first and second clip members. While the clip is holding the bag, two or more pockets are formed in the bag, and the fluid is generally restricted or prohibited from transferring from one pocket to another pocket while the clip is in this position. A retention feature retains the clip, which is holding a bag, to a centrifuge receptacle and allows the clip to be placed in a predetermined position on the centrifuge receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: AUXOCELL LABORATORIES, INC.
    Inventors: Rouzbeh R. Taghizadeh, Paul Puniello
  • Publication number: 20180263481
    Abstract: A device may be configured for white balancing a medical videoscopic camera system prior to videoscopic medical procedures, as well as optionally simultaneously or non-simultaneously applying a fog-prohibiting agent to the distal lens of a medical videoscope such as an endoscope or laparoscope. The device combines a white balancing mechanism, protective mechanism, and defogging mechanism in one simple easy to use device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2016
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Inventors: Adam Muratori, Bill Kane, David Fink, Joe Gordon, Mark Guarraia, Paul Bertram, Paul Puniello
  • Patent number: 9993748
    Abstract: A clip of the present application generally comprises a first clip member, a second clip member, and a retention feature. The first clip member and the second clip member are coupled together and capable of being placed in at least two positions. In the first position, the clip is capable of receiving a bag containing a fluid, and, in the second position, the bag is capable of being held between the first and second clip members. While the clip is holding the bag, two or more pockets are formed in the bag, and the fluid is generally restricted or prohibited from transferring from one pocket to another pocket while the clip is in this position. A retention feature retains the clip, which is holding a bag, to a centrifuge receptacle and allows the clip to be placed in a predetermined position on the centrifuge receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: Auxocell Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Rouzbeh R. Taghizadeh, Paul Puniello
  • Patent number: 9931150
    Abstract: An anchor delivery tool is described. The tool includes a shaft and a handle coupled to a proximal portion of the shaft. The handle includes a hub, with a knob and a nose cone coupled to the hub. The knob and nose cone may be spring loaded so as to selectively retain a length of suture disposed therebetween. The tool further includes an anchor, such as a suture anchor, coupled to a distal portion of the shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Marc Joseph Philippon, Kevin Murphy, Rebecca A. Blough, Paul Alexander Torrie, Paul A. Puniello, Paul S. Vincuilla, Paul McCabe, Gary R. Vario, Michael C. Ferragamo, Justin Dye, John M. Lipchitz
  • Publication number: 20180001233
    Abstract: A clip of the present application generally comprises a first clip member, a second clip member, and a retention feature. The first clip member and the second clip member are coupled together and capable of being placed in at least two positions. In the first position, the clip is capable of receiving a bag containing a fluid, and, in the second position, the bag is capable of being held between the first and second clip members. While the clip is holding the bag, two or more pockets are formed in the bag, and the fluid is generally restricted or prohibited from transferring from one pocket to another pocket while the clip is in this position. A retention feature retains the clip, which is holding a bag, to a centrifuge receptacle and allows the clip to be placed in a predetermined position on the centrifuge receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2017
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Inventors: Rouzbeh R. Taghizadeh, Paul Puniello
  • Publication number: 20170151007
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an anchor delivery system. The system includes a guide and an anchor delivery tool disposed within the guide. The tool includes a shaft and a handle coupled to a proximal portion of the shaft. The handle includes a hub and a nose cone coupled to the hub. In an embodiment, the tool further includes a knob coupled to the hub and located between the handle and the nose cone. In an embodiment, the system further includes an anchor, such as a suture anchor, coupled to a distal portion of the shaft. An anchor delivery tool and a method of repairing soft tissue are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2017
    Publication date: June 1, 2017
    Inventors: Marc Joseph Philipon, Kevin Murphy, Rebecca A. Blough, Paul Alexander Torrie, Paul A. Puniello, Paul S. Vincuilla, Paul McCabe, Gary R. Vario, Michael C. Ferragamo, Justin Dye, John M. Lipchitz
  • Patent number: 9572564
    Abstract: An anchor delivery system is described. The system includes a guide and an anchor delivery tool disposed within the guide. The tool includes a shaft and a handle coupled to a proximal portion of the shaft. The handle includes a hub and a nose cone coupled to the hub. In an embodiment, the tool further includes a knob coupled to the hub and located between the handle and the nose cone. In an embodiment, the system further includes an anchor, such as a suture anchor, coupled to a distal portion of the shaft. An anchor delivery tool and a method of repairing soft tissue are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Marc Joseph Philippon, Kevin Murphy, Rebecca A. Blough, Paul Alexander Torrie, Paul A. Puniello, Paul S. Vincuilla, Paul McCabe, Gary R. Vario, Michael C. Ferragamo, Justin Dye, John M. Lipchitz
  • Publication number: 20160038946
    Abstract: A clip of the present application generally comprises a first clip member, a second clip member, and a retention feature. The first clip member and the second clip member are coupled together and capable of being placed in at least two positions. In the first position, the clip is capable of receiving a bag containing a fluid, and, in the second position, the bag is capable of being held between the first and second clip members. While the clip is holding the bag, two or more pockets are formed in the bag, and the fluid is generally restricted or prohibited from transferring from one pocket to another pocket while the clip is in this position. A retention feature retains the clip, which is holding a bag, to a centrifuge receptacle and allows the clip to be placed in a predetermined position on the centrifuge receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2015
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventors: Rouzbeh R. Taghizadeh, Paul Puniello
  • Publication number: 20140249578
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an anchor delivery system. The system includes a guide and an anchor delivery tool disposed within the guide. The tool includes a shaft and a handle coupled to a proximal portion of the shaft. The handle includes a hub and a nose cone coupled to the hub. In an embodiment, the tool further includes a knob coupled to the hub and located between the handle and the nose cone. In an embodiment, the system further includes an anchor, such as a suture anchor, coupled to a distal portion of the shaft. An anchor delivery tool and a method of repairing soft tissue are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2014
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicants: Smith & Nephew, Inc., Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Marc Joseph Philippon, Kevin Murphy, Rebecca A. Blough, Paul Alexander Torrie, Paul A. Puniello, Paul S. Vincuilla, Paul McCabe, Gary R. Vario, Michael C. Ferragamo, Justin Dye, John M. Lipschitz
  • Patent number: 8758367
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an anchor delivery system. The system includes a guide and an anchor delivery tool disposed within the guide. The tool includes a shaft and a handle coupled to a proximal portion of the shaft. The handle includes a hub and a nose cone coupled to the hub. In an embodiment, the tool further includes a knob coupled to the hub and located between the handle and the nose cone. In an embodiment, the system further includes an anchor, such as a suture anchor, coupled to a distal portion of the shaft. An anchor delivery tool and a method of repairing soft tissue are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Marc Joseph Philippon, Kevin Murphy, Rebecca A. Blough, Paul Alexander Torrie, Paul A. Puniello, Paul S. Vincuilla, Paul McCabe, Gary R. Vario, Michael C. Ferragamo, Justin Dye, John M. Lipchitz
  • Patent number: 7862760
    Abstract: A nozzle for an injection molding machine is disclosed. The nozzle includes a nozzle body, an inner nozzle, and an outer nozzle. The nozzle defines two independent flow paths therethrough. The nozzle can simultaneously discharge two materials. A method of using the nozzle and a resulting golf ball product are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Paul A. Puniello, Christopher Cavallaro, William E. Morgan
  • Patent number: 7655171
    Abstract: The present invention provides an improved process for mixing castable polyurethanes and polyureas and for prolonging the dispensing time for dispensing them into a golf ball mold for application to a golf ball sub-assembly. A nozzle framework includes support housing heaters and heater adaptors for each dispensing port to delay the onset of drool and improve cut off in the dispensing tubes. The combination of fluorinated dispensing ports, the heating of the polyureas or polyurethanes, and inclusion of a capillary orifice in each dispensing port significantly prolongs the time before the advent of drool is detected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Paul A. Puniello, Shawn Ricci, Peter L. Serdahl, Timothy S. Correia, John T. Davies
  • Publication number: 20090140463
    Abstract: The present invention provides an improved process for mixing castable polyurethanes and polyureas and for prolonging the dispensing time for dispensing them into a golf ball mold for application to a golf ball sub-assembly. A nozzle framework includes support housing heaters and heater adaptors for each dispensing port to delay the onset of drool and improve cut off in the dispensing tubes. The combination of fluorinated dispensing ports, the heating of the polyureas or polyurethanes, and inclusion of a capillary orifice in each dispensing port significantly prolongs the time before the advent of drool is detected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2009
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Inventors: Paul A. Puniello, Shawn Ricci, Peter L. Serdahl, Timothy S. Correia, John T. Davies
  • Patent number: 7490975
    Abstract: The present invention provides an improved apparatus and system for mixing castable polyurethanes and polyureas and for prolonging the dispensing time for dispensing them into a golf ball mold for application to a golf ball sub-assembly. A nozzle framework includes support housing heaters and heater adaptors for each dispensing port to delay the onset of drool and improve cut off in the dispensing tubes. The combination of fluorinated dispensing ports, the heating of the polyureas or polyurethanes, and inclusion of a capillary orifice in each dispensing port significantly prolongs the time before the advent of drool is detected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Paul A. Puniello, Shawn Ricci, Peter L. Serdahl, Timothy S. Correia, John T. Davies
  • Patent number: 7422529
    Abstract: An improved mold for making a golf ball comprises a pair of mold cups which are assembled together at an angular interlock. An upper mold cup has a projection rim that mates with a recess in the lower mold cup to provide for a substantially perfect registration, wherein the shift on the molded golf ball is minimized, and the parting line has a minimal amount of flashing that needs to be removed. The upper and lower mold cups have mating surfaces that can produce a corrugated parting line. Each mating surface comprising a plurality of peaks and valleys which are created by multiple radii, whereby when assembled the parting line follows the dimple outline pattern and allows the dimple outline pattern of one mold cup to interdigitate with the dimple outline pattern of the mating mold cup, to form a golf ball of substantially seamless appearance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2008
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Steven Aoyama, Paul A. Puniello, Robert A. Wilson
  • Patent number: 7387504
    Abstract: An improved mold for making a golf ball comprises a pair of mold cups which are assembled together at an angular interlock. An upper mold cup has a projection rim that mates with a recess in the lower mold cup to provide for a substantially perfect registration, wherein the shift on the molded golf ball is minimized, and the parting line has a minimal amount of flashing that needs to be removed. The upper and lower mold cups have mating surfaces that can produce a corrugated parting line. Each mating surface comprising a plurality of peaks and valleys which are created by multiple radii, whereby when assembled the parting line follows the dimple outline pattern and allows the dimple outline pattern of one mold cup to interdigitate with the dimple outline pattern of the mating mold cup, to form a golf ball of substantially seamless appearance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Steven Aoyama, Paul A. Puniello, Robert A. Wilson
  • Patent number: D716601
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Auxocell Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Rouzbeh R. Taghizadeh, Matthew C. Carpenter, David J. Copeland, Matthew J. Perry, Paul A. Puniello
  • Patent number: D717587
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Auxocell Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Rouzbeh R. Taghizadeh, Matthew C. Carpenter, David J. Copeland, Matthew J. Perry, Paul A. Puniello
  • Patent number: D748462
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: AUXOCELL LABORATORIES, INC.
    Inventors: Rouzbeh R. Taghizadeh, Paul Puniello