Christopher W 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:

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:

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:

58199187, Oct 13, 1998

Filed:

Sep 9, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/709962

Inventors:

Christopher Scanlon - Milford CT

Assignee:

United States Surgical Corporation - Norwalk CT

International Classification:

A61B 1706

US Classification:

206 633

Abstract:

A resilient filament retaining package includes a plurality of panel members foldably connected to each other along transverse sides thereof and arranged to fold upon each other to form a plurality of superposed compartments defined between pairs of adjacent panel members. Each compartment is dimensioned to contain at least one flexible resilient filament portion therein in a coiled configuration. Receiving port apertures are provided in the forward panel member of each compartment and are intended to assist in loading individual filament portions in each compartment. The apertures are in general concentric alignment with each other such that each compartment may be accessed for loading purposes from a front side of the folded retainer package. A backing panel having a needle securing park may be attached to the folded package. A method for loading the package is also disclosed.

US Patent:

55604773, Oct 1, 1996

Filed:

Dec 8, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/567182

Inventors:

Christopher Scanlon - Milford CT

Assignee:

United States Surgical Corporation - Norwalk CT

International Classification:

A61B 1706

US Classification:

206 633

Abstract:

A resilient filament retaining package includes a plurality of panel members foldably connected to each other along transverse sides thereof and arranged to fold upon each other to form a plurality of superposed compartments defined between pairs of adjacent panel members. Each compartment is dimensioned to contain at least one flexible resilient filament portion therein in a coiled configuration. Receiving port apertures are provided in the forward panel member of each compartment and are intended to assist in loading individual filament portions in each compartment. The apertures are in general concentric alignment with each other such that each compartment may be accessed for loading purposes from a front side of the folded retainer package. A backing panel having a needle securing park may be attached to the folded package. A method for loading the package is also disclosed.

US Patent:

55668224, Oct 22, 1996

Filed:

May 8, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/437246

Inventors:

Christopher Scanlon - Milford CT

Assignee:

United States Surgical Corporation - Norwalk CT

International Classification:

A61B 1706

US Classification:

206 633

Abstract:

A suture retainer includes a base member defining a plurality of adjacent elongated enclosed suture compartments for storing sutures, a needle retaining panel connected to the base member and having a needle park for securing needles attached to the sutures and a cover panel adapted to fold onto the secured needles to enclose the needles. The suture compartments are open at a first end portion thereof to facilitate insertion of suture portion therein.