Patents by Inventor Ralph J. DeVito

Ralph J. DeVito 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: 10689169
    Abstract: A child resistant flip top closure system is provided that combines a flip top closure for a container with a child resistant locking mechanism system, which uses an automatic locking element that is depressed to enable a simultaneous rotation of a locking member to transition the flip top from a locked position preventing opening the flip top to dispense any substance in the container to an unlocked position, in which the flip top can be opened to enable dispensing of a substance in the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: PACKAGING CONCEPTS ASSOCIATES HOLDING, INC.
    Inventors: Emil Meshberg, Ralph J. DeVito
  • Patent number: 10669082
    Abstract: A child resistant disk top closure system is provided that combines a disk top closure for a container with a child resistant locking mechanism system, which uses an automatic locking element that is depressed to enable a simultaneous rotation of a locking member to transition the disk top from a locked position preventing opening the disk top to dispense any substance in the container to an unlocked position, in which the disk top can be opened to enable dispensing of a substance in the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: PACKAGING CONCEPTS ASSOCIATES HOLDING, INC.
    Inventors: Emil Meshberg, Ralph J. DeVito
  • Patent number: 5335816
    Abstract: A dispensing device has a storage compartment for holding one or more of the medication containers. The compartment has an opening. A push member moves in a path aligned with the opening between a first position, spaced from the opening, and a second position, adjacent the opening. A first mechanism moves one container held within the compartment into the path as the push member is moved from its second position toward its first position. The push member, when subsequently moved from its first position toward its second position, ejects the one container in the path from the compartment through the opening. The first mechanism also serves to move another container held within the compartment into the path after the one container is ejected and the push member is moved from its second position back toward its first position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 9, 1994
    Assignee: HealthTech Services Corporation
    Inventors: Stephen B. Kaufman, Aleandro DiGianfilippo, Tamara L. Sager, Clark F. Bow, Ralph J. DeVito
  • Patent number: 5197632
    Abstract: A medication delivery device includes a housing that encloses a storage chamber for holding at least one pill/caplet. The housing also includes a dispensing chamber. The storage chamber has a first opening communicating with the dispensing chamber for conveying a pill/caplet from the storage chamber into the dispensing chamber. The dispensing chamber has a second opening for dispensing the pill/caplet from the housing. A shuttle member is movable within the dispensing chamber between a first and second position. The shuttle member has a delivery mechanism that receives a pill/caplet through the first opening as the shuttle member is moved from its first position toward its second position. The delivery mechanism carries the received pill/caplet to the second opening for dispensing as the shuttle member is returned to its first position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 30, 1993
    Assignee: Healthtech Services Corp.
    Inventors: Stephen B. Kaufman, Aleandro DiGianfilippo, Tamara L. Sager, Ralph J. DeVito
  • Patent number: 5148944
    Abstract: A medication delivery device includes a housing that encloses a storage chamber for holding at least one pill/caplet. The housing also includes a dispensing chamber. The storage chamber has a first opening communicating with the dispensing chamber for conveying a pill/caplet from the storage chamber into the dispensing chamber. The dispensing chamber has a second opening for dispensing the pill/caplet from the housing. A shuttle member is movable within the dispensing chamber between a first and second position. The shuttle member has a delivery mechamism that receives a pill/caplet through the first opening as the shuttle member is moved from its first position toward its second position. The delivery mechanism carries the received pill/caplet to the second opening for dispensing as the shuttle member is returned to its first position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1989
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1992
    Assignee: Health Tech Services Corporation
    Inventors: Stephen B. Kaufman, Aleandro DiGianfilippo, Tamara L. Sager, Ralph J. DeVito
  • Patent number: 5027806
    Abstract: Improved, compact apparatus for use in inhaling pharmaceutical aerosols. The apparatus increases aerosol deposition to the bronchiolus while it limits deposition in the oropharynx. The volumetric flow rate is limited by the use of orifices in the far end of the rigid holding chamber. The invention is also designed to make it easy for the patient to inhale the medication at the proper point in his respiratory cycle. Besides the rigid holding chamber the apparatus of the invention utilizes a unique and compact integrated flow meter to deliver to the patient a volume of unmedicated ambient air before the inhalation of the medicine containing aerosol. When the apparatus is not in use, it folds up, so that some of the integrated flow meter apparatus, and the mouthpiece are located inside the rigid holding chamber thereby minimizing the size of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 1990
    Date of Patent: July 2, 1991
    Assignee: The Johns Hopkins University
    Inventors: Bart J. Zoltan, Beth L. Laube, George K. Adams, III, Clark F. Bow, Ralph J. Devito, Walter Harrington, Louis S. Hoffman, Charles B. Sanders
  • Patent number: 4987523
    Abstract: An illumination device, for example, a flashlight includes an adjustable beam focus assembly to change the relative position of the lamp bulb to the reflector to alternately provide a narrow focused or wide beam being emitted from the device. The adjustable beam focus assembly includes a resilient blade supporting the lamp bulb extending through an opening in a reflector of the device. Beam focusing is achieved by flexing the blade upon application of a displacing force to the base of the bulb by a cam or to the blade itself using a plunger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 1990
    Date of Patent: January 22, 1991
    Assignee: Bruce Wayne Lindabury
    Inventors: Bruce W. Lindabury, Ralph J. DeVito
  • Patent number: 4786005
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to an apparatus for dispensing sheet material such as paper towels. The dispensing apparatus when activated dispenses sheet material for a predetermined time which results in a predetermined length of sheet material being dispensed. The dispensing apparatus is actuated in response to the proximity of a portion of a hand of a user to the dispensing apparatus without the hand of a user contacting the apparatus. The dispensing apparatus dispenses sheet material from a roll of material by means of an electrical motor operating for a predetermined time to advance a predetermined length of the sheet material. The motor for advancing a predetermined length of the sheet material can be battery powered. The housing of the dispensing apparatus has a modular frame having a first compartment for the means for advancing the sheet material and a second compartment for the means for activating the advancing means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 1987
    Date of Patent: November 22, 1988
    Assignee: Scott Paper Company
    Inventors: Louis S. Hoffman, William Bohmer, Ralph J. DeVito, Brian R. Langille, Richard D. Watkins, Charles B. Sanders, Martha E. Kerch, Marc Shanko
  • Patent number: 4722372
    Abstract: Electrical batteries are integrated with a disposable container of flowable material for powering a dispensing apparatus. The disposable container includes a deformable chamber for containing a predetermined quantity of material to be dispensed, and an electrically energized actuating member deforms the chamber for dispensing the flowable material. The dispensing apparatus is actuated by a photocell system which electrically energizes the actuating member in response to the proximity of a user to the dispensing apparatus without the user contacting the apparatus. The photocell system normally is inactive, and is rendered active by a sensor for detecting the proximity of a user to the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 1985
    Date of Patent: February 2, 1988
    Assignee: Louis Hoffman Associates Inc.
    Inventors: Louis S. Hoffman, William Bohmer, Ralph J. DeVito, Brian R. Langille, Richard D. Watkins, Charles B. Sanders, Martha E. Kerch
  • Patent number: 4666099
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to an apparatus for dispensing sheet material such as paper towels. The dispensing apparatus when activated dispenses sheet material for a predetermined time which results in a predetermined length of sheet material being dispensed. The dispensing apparatus is actuated in response to the proximity of a portion of a hand of a user to the dispensing apparatus without the hand of a user contacting the apparatus. The dispensing apparatus dispenses sheet material from a roll of material by means of an electrical motor operating for a predetermined time to advance a predetermined length of the sheet material. The motor for advancing a predetermined length of the sheet material can be battery powered. The housing of the dispensing apparatus has a modular frame having a first compartment for the means for advancing the sheet material and a second compartment for the means for activating the advancing means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 1985
    Date of Patent: May 19, 1987
    Assignee: Scott Paper Company
    Inventors: Louis S. Hoffman, William Bohmer, Ralph J. DeVito, Brian R. Langille, Richard D. Watkins, Charles B. Sanders, Martha E. Kerch, Marc Shanko
  • Patent number: 4599070
    Abstract: Disclosed are apparatus and methods for simulating a control system such as an aircraft flight control system. Image generating and display apparatus for use in conjunction with the simulated control system are disclosed. Also disclosed are apparatus and a method for simulating a movable control such as an aircraft control wheel or rudder pedals for a system in which force and movement parameters of the control can be varied in accordance with simulated operation of the system. A lever having an adjustably positioned fulcrum is utilized in the simulation of the movable control. The application further discloses a flight simulator having a pilot's console and an instructor's console interconnected by a computer. The simulator enables the pilot to "fly" an aircraft while permitting the instructor and computer to introduce various different flight and aircraft conditions into the flight simulator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 1981
    Date of Patent: July 8, 1986
    Assignee: Control Interface Company Limited
    Inventors: Walter Hladky, Ralph J. DeVito, Louis S. Hoffman