Patents by Inventor Robert G. Petit

Robert G. Petit 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: 11230426
    Abstract: A child-resistant dispenser includes a housing (110); and a slider (150) disposed on the housing and configured to slide from a closed position to a dispensing position, the slider comprising a movable engagement portion (148) that engages a stop (122) on the housing, wherein the engagement between the movable engagement portion and the stop restricts movement of the slider to the dispensing position and the movable engagement portion is configured to disengage from the stop in response to a release force applied to the slider.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Assignee: BAYER HEALTHCARE LLC
    Inventors: Joseph Martin, Eric Schmidt, Robert G. Petit
  • Patent number: 11034066
    Abstract: A childproof container apparatus, system and method. The apparatus, system and method may include a container body having therewithin a cavity; a cap capable of providing access to the cavity when opened; a collar about the container body and capable of impeding access to the cap; and at least one safety feature suitable, upon actuation, to allow the collar to slide to remove the impedance to accessing the cap. The container may further include a tamper evidencing feature at least partially physically associated with the cap. The at least one safety feature may include a plurality of tabs, or one or more buttons.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: NYPRO, INC.
    Inventor: Robert G. Petit
  • Patent number: 10683160
    Abstract: The disclosure provides at least an apparatus, method and system for a pill dispenser. The pill dispenser may be capable of dispensing a predetermined number of pills, and may include a push button; a container capable of containing a plurality of pills and including, at substantially an end portion thereof, a pill exit, and, on an inner circumference thereof, a threaded track; a cap that removably connects the push button and the container; and a dispenser fittedly positioned within the container. The dispenser may include a spring; threads capable of being rotatably received by the threaded track upon actuation of the push button; at least one pill stop at a portion thereof substantially adjacent to the pill exit; and a ramp therewithin capable of guiding ones of the plurality of pills to the pill stop upon compression of the spring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Assignee: NYPRO INC.
    Inventor: Robert G. Petit
  • Publication number: 20200047979
    Abstract: A child-resistant dispenser includes a housing (110); and a slider (150) disposed on the housing and configured to slide from a closed position to a dispensing position, the slider comprising a movable engagement portion (148) that engages a stop (122) on the housing, wherein the engagement between the movable engagement portion and the stop restricts movement of the slider to the dispensing position and the movable engagement portion is configured to disengage from the stop in response to a release force applied to the slider.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2018
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventors: JOSEPH MARTIN, ERIC SCHMIDT, ROBERT G. PETIT
  • Publication number: 20200039729
    Abstract: A child-resistant dispenser includes a housing having a first moveable member disposed on a first side of the housing; and a slider disposed in the housing and configured to slide from a closed position to a dispensing position, the slider comprising a first engagement portion that engages a first stop on the housing, wherein the engagement between the first engagement portion and the first stop restricts movement of the slider to the dispensing position and the first moveable member is configured to disengage the first engagement portion from the first stop in response to a first release force applied to the first moveable member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2018
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventors: JOSEPH MARTIN, ERIC SCHMIDT, ROBERT G. PETIT
  • Publication number: 20190193311
    Abstract: A childproof container apparatus, system and method. The apparatus, system and method may include a container body having therewithin a cavity; a cap capable of providing access to the cavity when opened; a collar about the container body and capable of impeding access to the cap; and at least one safety feature suitable, upon actuation, to allow the collar to slide to remove the impedance to accessing the cap. The container may further include a tamper evidencing feature at least partially physically associated with the cap. The at least one safety feature may include a plurality of tabs, or one or more buttons.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2019
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Inventor: Robert G. Petit
  • Patent number: 10272601
    Abstract: A childproof container apparatus, system and method. The apparatus, system and method may include a container body having therewithin a cavity; a cap capable of providing access to the cavity when opened; a collar about the container body and capable of impeding access to the cap; and at least one safety feature suitable, upon actuation, to allow the collar to slide to remove the impedance to accessing the cap. The container may further include a tamper evidencing feature at least partially physically associated with the cap. The at least one safety feature may include a plurality of tabs, or one or more buttons.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: NYPRO INC.
    Inventor: Robert G. Petit
  • Publication number: 20180229918
    Abstract: The disclosure provides at least an apparatus, method and system for a pill dispenser. The pill dispenser may be capable of dispensing a predetermined number of pills, and may include a push button; a container capable of containing a plurality of pills and including, at substantially an end portion thereof, a pill exit, and, on an inner circumference thereof, a threaded track; a cap that removably connects the push button and the container; and a dispenser fittedly positioned within the container. The dispenser may include a spring; threads capable of being rotatably received by the threaded track upon actuation of the push button; at least one pill stop at a portion thereof substantially adjacent to the pill exit; and a ramp therewithin capable of guiding ones of the plurality of pills to the pill stop upon compression of the spring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2017
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Applicant: Nypro Inc.
    Inventor: Robert G. Petit
  • Publication number: 20160302543
    Abstract: The disclosure includes an apparatus, system and method of providing a stylus receiving tool. The apparatus, system and method may include a body portion having an anterior end, a posterior end opposite the anterior end, an exterior portion and an interior portion each extending from the anterior end to the posterior end; and a receiver suitable for receiving a stylus, formed within the interior portion, and having an open portion at the anterior end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2015
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Applicant: JABIL CIRCUIT, INC.
    Inventor: Robert G. Petit
  • Publication number: 20160068317
    Abstract: A childproof container apparatus, system and method. The apparatus, system and method may include a container body having therewithin a cavity; a cap capable of providing access to the cavity when opened; a collar about the container body and capable of impeding access to the cap; and at least one safety feature suitable, upon actuation, to allow the collar to slide to remove the impedance to accessing the cap. The container may further include a tamper evidencing feature at least partially physically associated with the cap. The at least one safety feature may include a plurality of tabs, or one or more buttons.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Applicant: Nypro Inc.
    Inventor: Robert G. Petit
  • Publication number: 20100152130
    Abstract: Provided are methods of treating cancer, and/or the side effects of cancer therapy, involving the administration of glutamine, optionally in combination with a carbohydrate carrier that enhances the absorption of glutamine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2009
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Applicant: Eisai Inc.
    Inventors: V. Suzanne Klimberg, Robert G. Petit, II, Edward C. Shinal
  • Patent number: 7709529
    Abstract: Provided are methods of treating cancer, and/or the side effects of cancer therapy, involving the administration of glutamine, optionally in combination with a carbohydrate carrier that enhances the absorption of glutamine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Assignee: Eisai Inc.
    Inventors: V. Suzanne Klimberg, Robert G. Petit, II, Edward C. Shinal
  • Patent number: 7041651
    Abstract: Provided is a composition and a method for increasing cellular uptake of bioactive agents, particularly those compounds termed “small molecules” into the cells of mammalian tissue, such as the epithelial cells of the mucosa.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2006
    Assignee: Aesgen, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert G. Petit, II, Edward C. Shinal
  • Patent number: 6874544
    Abstract: A pressurized dispensing system (10) for dispensing a multi-component product, comprises an outer body (11) defining a first chamber (8) constructed to contain a first component of said product; an inner container (20), disposed within said body, defining a second chamber (7) constructed to contain a second component of said product and maintain said second component separate from said first component; a dispensing head (50), in fluid communication with said first (8) and second (7) chambers, through which the product is dispensed; and a modular valve assembly (5), including a valve constructed to move between a closed position, in which said first and second chambers are sealed, and an open position, in which said first and second components flow simultaneously from said first and second chambers to said dispensing head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2005
    Assignee: The Gillette Company
    Inventors: William T. O'Connor, Robert G. Petit, M. Scott Curry
  • Publication number: 20040216802
    Abstract: A pressurized dispensing system (10) for dispensing a multi-component product, comprises an outer body (11) defining a first chamber (8) constructed to contain a first component of said product; an inner container (20), disposed within said body, defining a second chamber (7) constructed to contain a second component of said product and maintain said second component separate from said first component; a dispensing head (50), in fluid communication with said first (8) and second (7) chambers, through which the product is dispensed; and a modular valve assembly (5), including a valve constructed to move between a closed position, in which said first and second chambers are sealed, and an open position, in which said first and second components flow simultaneously from said first and second chambers to said dispensing head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2004
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Applicant: The Gillette Company, a Delaware corporation
    Inventors: William T. O'Connor, Robert G. Petit, M. Scott Curry
  • Patent number: 6789702
    Abstract: A pressurized dispensing system (10) for dispensing a multi-component product, comprises an outer body (11) defining a first chamber (8) constructed to contain a first component of said product; an inner container (20), disposed within said body, defining a second chamber (7) constructed to contain a second component of said product and maintain said second component separate from said first component; a dispensing head (50), in fluid communication with said first (8) and second (7) chambers, through which the product is dispensed; and a modular valve assembly (5), including a valve constructed to move between a closed position, in which said first and second chambers are sealed, and an open position, in which said first and second components flow simultaneously from said first and second chambers to said dispensing head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2004
    Assignee: The Gillette Company
    Inventors: William T. O'Connor, Robert G. Petit, M. Scott Curry
  • Publication number: 20040176319
    Abstract: Provided is a composition and a method for increasing cellular uptake of bioactive agents, particularly those compounds termed “small molecules” into the cells of mammalian tissue, such as the epithelial cells of the mucosa.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2004
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Applicant: Aesgen, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert G. Petit, Esward C. Shinal
  • Patent number: 6734170
    Abstract: Provided is a composition and a method for increasing cellular uptake of bioactive agents, particularly those compounds termed “small molecules” into the cells of mammalian tissue, such as the epithelial cells of the mucosa.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2004
    Assignee: Aesgan, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert G. Petit, II, Edward C. Shinal
  • Publication number: 20030089739
    Abstract: A pressurized dispensing system (10) for dispensing a multi-component product, comprises an outer body (11) defining a first chamber (8) constructed to contain a first component of said product; an inner container (20), disposed within said body, defining a second chamber (7) constructed to contain a second component of said product and maintain said second component separate from said first component; a dispensing head (50), in fluid communication with said first (8) and second (7) chambers, through which the product is dispensed; and a modular valve assembly (5), including a valve constructed to move between a closed position, in which said first and second chambers are sealed, and an open position, in which said first and second components flow simultaneously from said first and second chambers to said dispensing head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2002
    Publication date: May 15, 2003
    Applicant: THE GILLETTE COMPANY
    Inventors: William T. O'Connor, Robert G. Petit, M. Scott Curry
  • Patent number: D822486
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: Bayer HealthCare LLC
    Inventors: Peter Brian Clarke, John Philip Kalinowsky, Ryan Boudreaux, James Troy Starkey, Michael Scott Carpenter, Theresa C. DeSantis, Anna Erixon, Lori King, Robert G. Petit, Martin S. Johnson, Steven Jackan, Eric S. Paszkowski