Patents by Inventor Richard Shillington

Richard Shillington 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: 5005793
    Abstract: A needle cap holder for holding a cap in a stationary position for a needle to be reinserted therein, comprises a base member for attachment to a support surface, an arm having an inner end and an outer end and attached to the base at the inner end, and a needle cap holding member on the outer end of the arm having a plurality of vertical throughbores for holding a plurality of needle caps in an inverted stationary position for enabling the insertion of a needle therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 9, 1991
    Assignee: Med-Safe Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard A. Shillington
  • Patent number: 4984686
    Abstract: A disposable container assembly comprises an open top container having a closure assembly with a first opening for receipt of syringes and the like and a second opening defining a needle removal tool and a lockable cap for permanent lockably securing the openings for permanent disposal of the contents of the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 15, 1991
    Assignees: Med-Safe Systems, Inc., Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventor: Richard A. Shillington
  • Patent number: 4972950
    Abstract: A secure disposable container assembly for medical sharps and waste comprises the combination of a substantially rigid box-like housing defined by upstanding front and back complementary half shells hinged togethr along normally vertical side edges defining front, back, and side walls terminating with a top having an upwardly extending circular opening for receiving and providing access to an opening in a disposable container within the housing, a semi-circular peripheral support ledge in the housing closely adjacent the circular opening for supporting a disposable container, a semi-rigid disposable containr having upstanding side walls terminating at a top having a circular opening with a one-way closure therein disposed in the circular opening, and having a circular rim adjacent the top for engagement and support of the container on the peripheral support ledge in the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 1989
    Date of Patent: November 27, 1990
    Assignee: Med-Safe Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard A. Shillington
  • Patent number: 4702385
    Abstract: A disposable container assembly comprises an open top housing for receiving an inner disposable container having a lockable cap and a bracket assembly for permanent attachement to a stationary object and lock latching means for securing the outer container to the bracket and for lockably securing the inner container in a position inside the outer container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 1987
    Date of Patent: October 27, 1987
    Assignee: Med-Safe Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard A. Shillington, Alec Oberschmidt
  • Patent number: 4667821
    Abstract: A closure top for a phlebotomy needle disposal container is rotatably mounted in the container for rotating about its axis and includes a hub wrench for engaging the hub of the needle on the syringe body and rotating the needle upon rotation of the closure for unscrewing the needle and removing it from the syringe body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 1985
    Date of Patent: May 26, 1987
    Assignee: Med-Safe Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard A. Shillington
  • Patent number: 4600112
    Abstract: A pass-through closure for disposable receptacles includes a rim for mounting the walls surrounding an opening in a receptacle and a plurality of generally triangular shaped flaps extending inwardly and axially to form a closure having a generally conical configuration enabling passage of articles through the closure in one direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1984
    Date of Patent: July 15, 1986
    Assignee: Med-Safe Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard A. Shillington, Alec Oberschmidt
  • Patent number: 4502606
    Abstract: A locking closure for disposable containers includes an annular wall structure defining a container opening and including a radially outwardly extending annular locking ridge with a closure defined by a generally flat circular disc having an axially extending peripheral skirt with an inwardly extending annular locking ridge for forceably extending over and lockingly engaging the outwardly extending annular locking ridge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 1983
    Date of Patent: March 5, 1985
    Assignee: Med-Safe Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard A. Shillington, Alec Oberschmidt
  • Patent number: 4454944
    Abstract: A disposable receptacle for disposing of sharp and hazardous objects such as syringes, razor blades and similar objects discarded from clinics and hospitals, includes a generally box-like container preferably constructed of a rigid durable plastic having a circular opening in the top with a neck projecting from the opening and including a closure having a plurality of pie-shaped spring flaps forming a one way closure for permitting the insertion of objects but preventing the withdrawal of objects from the container. Shoulders project upward from the top of the container at each side of the neck with handles extending between the neck and shoulders providing handles for carrying, and forming slots therebetween for receiving a generally D-shaped lock strap member for lockably attaching the container to a vertical support surface preferably at an elevated position to reduce access by children and the like. Grooves are formed around the perimeter of the container for receiving straps for mounting the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 1982
    Date of Patent: June 19, 1984
    Inventors: Richard A. Shillington, Alec Oberschmidt
  • Patent number: D292777
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 1985
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1987
    Assignee: Med-Safe Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard A. Shillington, Alec Oberschmidt