Christopher T Scanlon

US Patent:

20120197219, Aug 2, 2012

Filed:

Feb 1, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/018889

Inventors:

Christopher M. Scanlon - Milford CT, US
Patrick J. McCormick - Honeoye Falls NY, US
Dana Matsuzaki - Zollikon-ZH, CH

International Classification:

A61F 9/00

US Classification:

604295

Abstract:

A hand-operable system for ejecting a fluid composition into an eye, the system comprises: (1) a container having a container opening and containing the fluid composition; (2) a double-acting pump mechanism securely disposed over the container opening; and (3) an actuator that is disposed over, and extends radially outward from, said pump mechanism, for actuating the pump mechanism by applying a force thereon, wherein said pump mechanism comprises a passage for said fluid composition, and said passage is positively sealed off when the application of said force is discontinued.

US Patent:

52772993, Jan 11, 1994

Filed:

Aug 16, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/746492

Inventors:

Henry A. Holzwarth - Weston CT
Christopher M. Scanlon - Milford CT

Assignee:

United States Surgical Corporation - Norwalk CT

International Classification:

B65D 8516

US Classification:

206 633

Abstract:

A suture package is disclosed which is formed of a plurality of panels foldably connected to each other and arranged to fold upon each other to form a suture compartment between pairs of adjacent panels. A generally planar insert member includes portions cut out and lifted from the plane of the insert, respective pluralities of the cut portions being dimensioned and positioned to engage respective portions of a plurality of suture needles positioned thereon to retain the needles in respective fixed spaced positions within the package such that the needles are positioned in one needle compartment and individual flexible suture portions connected to the needles are respectively positioned in individual compartments formed by the remaining adjacent folded panels. In one embodiment portions of certain panels are cut away to reduce the girth of the folded package when loaded. Such portions may either be circular cut-outs or may be provided by dimensioning the length of certain panels less than the others.

US Patent:

53869125, Feb 7, 1995

Filed:

Aug 2, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/101128

Inventors:

Henry A. Holzwarth - Weston CT
Christopher M. Scanlon - Milford CT

Assignee:

United States Surgical Corporation - Norwalk CT

International Classification:

A61B 1706
B65D 8524

US Classification:

206 633

Abstract:

A suture package is disclosed which is formed of a plurality of panels foldably connected to each other and arranged to fold upon each other to form a suture compartment between pairs of adjacent panels. A generally planar insert member includes portions cut out and lifted from the plane of the insert, respective pluralities of the cut portions being dimensioned and positioned to engage respective portions of a plurality of suture needles positioned thereon to retain the needles in respective fixed spaced positions within the package such that the needles are positioned in one needle compartment and individual flexible suture portions connected to the needles are respectively positioned in individual compartments formed by the remaining adjacent folded panels. In one embodiment portions of certain panels are cut away to reduce the girth of the folded package when loaded. Such portions may either be circular cut-outs or may be provided by dimensioning the length of certain panels less than the others.

US Patent:

53357752, Aug 9, 1994

Filed:

Oct 9, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/958982

Inventors:

Christopher Scanlon - Milford CT
David L. Brown - Wallingford CT

Assignee:

United States Surgical Corporation - Norwalk CT

International Classification:

A61B 1706
B65D 8548

US Classification:

206 633

Abstract:

A suture display rack and procedure kit is provided which, upon folding, presents a plurality of stacked suture packages for seriatim review. The suture display rack is a substantially U-shaped structure with a floor portion and two opposing sidewall portions. A longitudinal fold line is provided in the floor portion parallel to the planes formed by the side walls such that, upon folding, the side wall portions may be brought into the same horizontal plane to form the base for the suture display rack. The suture packages may be loosely held in the rack or alternatively hinged to a side wall or contained in sheaths for ease of review and removal. The sheaths and suture packages can be sterilized separately from the display rack. The suture display rack may be securely adhered to a desired surface or may be set up in a portable manner.

US Patent:

51975971, Mar 30, 1993

Filed:

Jan 15, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/821002

Inventors:

Craig W. Leary - Bridgeport CT
Christopher M. Scanlon - Milford CT

Assignee:

United States Surgical Corporation - Norwalk CT

International Classification:

A61B 1706

US Classification:

206 633

Abstract:

A suture retainer is provided with an arrangement of suture-retaining tabs of complex configuration and needle-retaining tabs of a number and distribution which enable the retainer to accommodate any one of several types of combined surgical suture-needle devices.

US Patent:

54354382, Jul 25, 1995

Filed:

Aug 2, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/101132

Inventors:

Christopher Scanlon - Milford CT

Assignee:

United States Surgical Corporation - Norwalk CT

International Classification:

A61B 1706

US Classification:

206 633

Abstract:

A suture package for storing a plurality of sutures is disclosed. The package includes a plurality of panel members foldably connected to each other and arranged to fold onto each other to form a plurality of suture compartments for storing an individual suture therein. The package also includes an enclosure card defining at least two card portions. One of the card portions of the enclosure card includes a plurality of tabs and apertures for securing the needled ends of the sutures. The card portions are adapted to fold onto each other to define a compartment to accommodate the folded suture panel members.

US Patent:

55032664, Apr 2, 1996

Filed:

Oct 15, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/137325

Inventors:

Russell G. Kalbfeld - North Haven CT
Christopher Scanlon - Milford CT
Hans-Jurgen F. Sinn - late of Fairfield CT

Assignee:

United States Surgical Corporation - Norwalk CT

International Classification:

A61B 1706

US Classification:

206 633

Abstract:

A suture retainer for storing at least one suture having a needle attached thereto comprises a molded base panel having a passageway formed therein for accommodating a suture portion, a cover sheet affixed to the molded base panel to enclose the passageway and at least one needle holding park integrally formed with the molded base panel and extending through at least one opening formed in the cover sheet. The needle holding park defines a groove dimensioned and configured to receive a suture needle and frictionally engage the outer surfaces of the needle to secure the needle to the retainer.

US Patent:

51275180, Jul 7, 1992

Filed:

May 9, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/697757

Inventors:

Henry A. Holzwarth - Weston CT
Christopher M. Scanlon - Milford CT

Assignee:

United States Surgical Corporation - Norwalk CT

International Classification:

A61B 1706
B65B 1100
B65B 700

US Classification:

206 633

Abstract:

A package for surgical sutures and suture-needle assemblies which includes a series of panels foldable about each other to enclose the sutures in an unfolded and elongated condition.