Patents by Inventor Walter A. York
Walter A. York 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).
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Patent number: 10537683Abstract: A finger grip for receiving and retaining a syringe body of an injection syringe. The finger grip is easily pressed directly onto the syringe and employs a centering feature and a pair of one way, flexible latches that allow easy attachment to a syringe body yet ensures retention during normal and abnormal use. If a high horizontal component force is applied during normal or abnormal use, the finger grip will not become disconnected in an uncontrolled fashion from the syringe body, which might cause injury and/or damage to a patient being injected. The flexible latches may prevent detachment of the finger grip from the syringe below separation force of about 25 lbs.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2016Date of Patent: January 21, 2020Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.Inventors: David A. Ruddocks, Walter A. York, Brent L. Burchfield, Jeffrey R. Burger, Joseph M. Lehman, Neal J. Kelly, Ken P. Monk, James R. Rowland, Nicole M. Samuelson
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Publication number: 20180117256Abstract: A finger grip for receiving and retaining a syringe body of an injection syringe. The finger grip is easily pressed directly onto the syringe and employs a centering feature and a pair of one way, flexible latches that allow easy attachment to a syringe body yet ensures retention during normal and abnormal use. If a high horizontal component force is applied during normal or abnormal use, the finger grip will not become disconnected in an uncontrolled fashion from the syringe body, which might cause injury and/or damage to a patient being injected. The flexible latches may prevent detachment of the finger grip from the syringe below separation force of about 25 lbs.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2016Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventors: David A. Ruddocks, Walter A. York, Brent L. Burchfield, Jeffrey R. Burger, Joseph M. Lehman, Neal J. Kelly, Ken P. Monk, James R. Rowland, Nicole M. Samuelson
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Patent number: 6996951Abstract: A flexible container is provided for the storage and administration of medical solutions. The container incorporates a transparent front sheet made from a planar layer of a polymer and an opposing rear sheet. The rear sheet is made from a planar laminate layer. The front and rear sheets are sealed together along a common peripheral edge to form a volume enclosure. The volume enclosure is constructed of materials having high oxygen and moisture barrier properties which allows the container thermoplastic to be stored for extended periods of time without degrading the contents. The volume enclosure is then inflated with a pressurized gas to permanently stretch the front and rear sheets outwardly and to thereby increase the volume capacity of the container. An alternative embodiment of the container incorporates multiple compartments, separated by peelable seals, for containing a diluent and a medicament.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2003Date of Patent: February 14, 2006Assignee: B. Braun Medical Inc.Inventors: Steven L. Smith, Ward Barney, Noel Gharbian, Douglas G. Harvey, Mark R. Mclonis, Christopher D. Peara, Scott L. Pool, Giuseppe Sacca, Thomas R. Sakaguchi, Sharilyn J. Sandberg, William V. Walter, Nicholas Chung-Hui Wu, Walter A. York, H. Theodore Young, William A. Sperko, Robert E. Turner, William B. Ray
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Patent number: 6846305Abstract: A flexible container is provided for the storage and administration of medical solutions. The container incorporates a transparent front sheet made from a planar layer of a polymer and an opposing rear sheet. The rear sheet is made from a planar laminate layer. The front and rear sheets are sealed together along a common peripheral edge to form a volume enclosure. The volume enclosure is constructed of materials having high oxygen and moisture barrier properties which allows the container thermoplastic to be stored for extended periods of time without degrading the contents. The volume enclosure is then inflated with a pressurized gas to permanently stretch the front and rear sheets outwardly and to thereby increase the volume capacity of the container. An alternative embodiment of the container incorporates multiple compartments, separated by peelable seals, for containing a diluent and a medicament.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2002Date of Patent: January 25, 2005Assignee: B. Braun Medical Inc.Inventors: Steven L. Smith, Ward Barney, Noel Gharbian, Douglas G. Harvey, Mark R. Mclonis, Christopher D. Peara, Scott L. Pool, Giuseppe Sacca, Thomas R. Sakaguchi, Sharilyn J. Sandberg, William V. Walter, Nicholas Chung-Hui Wu, Walter A. York, H. Theodore Young
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Publication number: 20040068960Abstract: A flexible container is provided for the storage and administration of medical solutions. The container incorporates a transparent front sheet made from a planar layer of a polymer and an opposing rear sheet. The rear sheet is made from a planar laminate layer. The front and rear sheets are sealed together along a common peripheral edge to form a volume enclosure. The volume enclosure is constructed of materials having high oxygen and moisture barrier properties which allows the container thermoplastic to be stored for extended periods of time without degrading the contents. The volume enclosure is then inflated with a pressurized gas to permanently stretch the front and rear sheets outwardly and to thereby increase the volume capacity of the container. An alternative embodiment of the container incorporates multiple compartments, separated by peelable seals, for containing a diluent and a medicament.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2003Publication date: April 15, 2004Inventors: Steven L. Smith, Ward Barney, Noel Gharbian, Douglas G. Harvey, Mark R. Mclonis, Christopher D. Peara, Scott L. Pool, Giuseppe Sacca, Thomas R. Sakaguchi, Sharilyn J. Sandberg, William V. Walter, Nicholas Chung-Hui Wu, Walter A. York, H. Theodore Young, William A. Sperko, Robert E. Turner, William B. Ray
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Publication number: 20030047467Abstract: A flexible container is provided for the storage and administration of medical solutions. The container incorporates a transparent front sheet made from a planar layer of a polymer and an opposing rear sheet. The rear sheet is made from a planar laminate layer. The front and rear sheets are sealed together along a common peripheral edge to form a volume enclosure. The volume enclosure is constructed of materials having high oxygen and moisture barrier properties which allows the container thermoplastic to be stored for extended periods of time without degrading the contents. The volume enclosure is then inflated with a pressurized gas to permanently stretch the front and rear sheets outwardly and to thereby increase the volume capacity of the container. An alternative embodiment of the container incorporates multiple compartments, separated by peelable seals, for containing a diluent and a medicament.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2002Publication date: March 13, 2003Inventors: Steven L. Smith, Ward Barney, Noel Gharbian, Douglas G. Harvey, Mark R. Mclonis, Christopher D. Peara, Scott L. Pool, Giuseppe Sacca, Thomas R. Sakaguchi, Sharilyn J. Sandberg, William V. Walter, Nicholas Chung-Hui Wu, Walter A. York, H. Theodore Young
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Patent number: 6203535Abstract: A flexible container is provided for the storage and mixing together of diluents and medicaments. The container incorporates multiple compartments, separated by peelable seals, in which the diluents and medicaments are stored. The container is constructed of thermoplastic materials having high oxygen and moisture barrier properties which allows the container to be stored for extended periods of time without degrading the contents. The seals are ruptured by manipulation of the container to thereby mix the contents together for delivery through standard IV arrangement to a patient. The seals are constructed to provide a non-linear resistance characteristic to hydraulic pressure, which causes the seal to peel open completely along its length. The container is folded-over along the line of one of the seals and also includes a locking tab and retaining slot to secure the bag in a folded-over condition.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 1998Date of Patent: March 20, 2001Assignee: B. Braun Medical, Inc.Inventors: Ward W. Barney, Walter A. York, Douglas G. Harvey, Mark R. McLonis, H. Theodore Young, Scott L. Pool, Giuseppe Sacca, Sharilyn J. Sandberg, Thomas R. Sakaguchi, Steven L. Smith, William V. Walter, Nicholas Chung-Hui Wu, Noel Gharibian, Christopher D. Peara
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Patent number: 6198106Abstract: A flexible container is provided for the storage and mixing together of diluents and medicaments. The container incorporates multiple compartments, separated by peelable seals, in which the diluents and medicaments are stored. The container is constructed of thermoplastic materials having high oxygen and moisture barrier properties which allows the container to be stored for extended periods of time without degrading the contents. The seals are ruptured by manipulation of the container to thereby mix the contents together for delivery through standard IV arrangement to a patient. The seals are constructed to provide a non-linear resistance characteristic to hydraulic pressure, which causes the seal to peel open completely along its length. The container also includes a locking tab and retaining slot to secure the bag in a folded-over condition.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 1998Date of Patent: March 6, 2001Assignee: B. Braun Medical, Inc.Inventors: Ward W. Barney, Walter A. York, Douglas G. Harvey, H. Theodore Young, Scott L. Pool, Giuseppe Sacca, Thomas R. Sakaguchi, Steven L. Smith, Noel Gharibian
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Patent number: 6165161Abstract: A flexible container is provided for the storage and mixing together of diluents and medicaments. The container incorporates multiple compartments, separated by peelable seals, in which the diluents and medicaments are stored. The container is constructed of thermoplastic materials having high oxygen and moisture barrier properties which allows the container to be stored for extended periods of time without degrading the contents. The seals are ruptured by manipulation of the container to thereby mix the contents together for delivery through standard IV arrangement to a patient. The seals are constructed to provide a non-linear resistance characteristic to hydraulic pressure, which causes the seal to peel open completely along its length. The container is folded-over along the line of one of the seals and also includes a locking tab and retaining slot to secure the bag in a folded-over condition.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 1998Date of Patent: December 26, 2000Assignee: B. Braun Medical, Inc.Inventors: Walter A. York, Douglas G. Harvey, H. Theodore Young, Scott L. Pool, Giuseppe Sacca, Noel Gharibian
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Patent number: 5944709Abstract: A flexible container is provided for the storage and mixing together of diluents and medicaments. The container incorporates multiple compartments, separated by peelable seals, in which the diluents and medicaments are stored. The container is constructed of thermoplastic materials having high oxygen and moisture barrier properties which allows the container to be stored for extended periods of time without degrading the contents. The seals are ruptured by manipulation of the container to thereby mix the contents together for delivery through standard IV arrangement to a patient. The seals are constructed to provide a non-linear resistance characteristic to hydraulic pressure, which causes the seal to peel open completely along its length. The container is folded-over along the line of one of the seals and also includes a locking tab and retaining slot to secure the bag in a folded-over condition.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 1997Date of Patent: August 31, 1999Assignee: B. Braun Medical, Inc.Inventors: Ward W. Barney, Noel Gharibian, Douglas G. Harvey, Mark R. McLonis, Christopher D. Peara, Giuseppe Sacca, Sharilyn J. Sandberg, Steven L. Smith, William V. Walter, Nicholas Chung-Hui Wu, Walter A. York, H. Theodore Young
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Patent number: 5143104Abstract: An apparatus for storing and cleaning an element is disclosed. The apparatus includes a fluid containing receptacle having an open top and a cap having at least one opening therethrough for removably closing off the open top of the receptacle. The apparatus further includes an element retaining housing removably disposed internally of said receptacle. The housing has at least one opening therethrough fluidly communicating the interior of the housing with the exterior thereof. The apparatus also includes a resilient gasket mounted in the receptacle adjacent the opening in the cap. The gasket has normally closed valving means therein adapted to open upon a predetermined incrase in pressure within said receptacle to release the pressure through said valving means and out of said opening in said cap.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 1990Date of Patent: September 1, 1992Assignee: Allergan, Inc.Inventors: Wayne S. Iba, Gregory R. Holland, Alix A. Moore, Walter A. York
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Patent number: 5111029Abstract: A compact heat disinfection unit for contact lenses including a waterproof unit having a chamber receiving therein a closed lens case. A heater is disposed in the unit for heating the case. The unit has a retractable blade assembly which folds back into the unit and is electrically coupled to the heater for actuating the same. A push button, accessible from the exterior of the unit, is provided for actuating the heater. The covers of the lens case cannot be removed while heating the same.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 1990Date of Patent: May 5, 1992Assignee: AllerganInventors: Douglas H. Grambush, Gregory R. Holland, Walter A. York
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Patent number: D642261Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2010Date of Patent: July 26, 2011Assignee: Abbott Medical Optics Inc.Inventors: Walter A. York, Dan Schabacker, Kenneth E. Kadziauskas, Joseph Tsai, David A. Ruddocks, Giuseppe Sacca
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Patent number: D388168Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 1996Date of Patent: December 23, 1997Assignee: McGaw, Inc.Inventors: Ward W. Barney, Mark R. McLonis, Steven L. Smith, Ernest L. Wooldridge, Walter A. York, H. Theodore Young
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Patent number: D397789Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 1996Date of Patent: September 1, 1998Assignee: McGaw, Inc.Inventors: Ward W. Barney, Mark R. McLonis, Steven L. Smith, Ernest L. Wooldridge, Walter A. York, H. Theodore Young
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Patent number: D402366Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 1997Date of Patent: December 8, 1998Assignee: B. Braun Medical, Inc.Inventors: Ward W. Barney, Mark R. McLonis, Steven L. Smith, Ernest L. Wooldridge, Walter A. York, H. Theodore Young
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Patent number: D407816Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 1997Date of Patent: April 6, 1999Assignee: B. Braun Medical, Inc.Inventors: Ward W. Barney, Mark R. McLonis, Steven L. Smith, Ernest L. Wooldridge, Walter A. York, H. Theodore Young