Deborah M Transue

US Patent:

55626114, Oct 8, 1996

Filed:

Sep 13, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/304957

Inventors:

Deborah M. Transue - Bridgewater NJ

Assignee:

Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

A61B 1734

US Classification:

604 26

Abstract:

Packaging for use in transportation and handling of a surgical instrument including a safety device which prevents engagement of the instrument or movement of a safety mechanism from a safety position. In a preferred embodiment the safety device is a safety interposer shaped to fit into a slot in the shaft of a Veress-type needle. The safety interposer acts as a physical barrier to prevent the movement of an inner needle with respect to an outer needle, thereby preventing exposure of the sharp edges of the outer needle particularly during transportation or handling.

US Patent:

54376432, Aug 1, 1995

Filed:

Jan 18, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/183095

Inventors:

Deborah M. Transue - Bridgewater NJ

Assignee:

Ethicon, Inc. - Somerville NJ

International Classification:

A61B 1734

US Classification:

604164

Abstract:

Packaging for use in transportation and handling of a surgical instrument including a safety device which prevents engagement of the instrument or movement of a safety mechanism from a safety position. In a preferred embodiment the safety device is a safety interposer shaped to fit around the shaft of a trocar. The safety interposer acts as a physical barrier between the trocar and cannula of the trocar assembly and prevents the two parts from coupling which may occur from jostling during transportation or handling.

US Patent:

60150424, Jan 18, 2000

Filed:

Nov 17, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/193188

Inventors:

Robert James Cerwin - Pipersville PA
Deborah M. Transue - Bridgewater NJ
Marvin Alpern - Glen Ridge NJ

Assignee:

Ethicon, Inc. - Somerville NJ

International Classification:

A61B 1706

US Classification:

206 633

Abstract:

A folder package for surgical sutures. The package has a base panel, a foldably connected cover panel, a foldably connected closure panel, a foldably connected end panel, and a ramp structure. The package also has at least one ramp structure mounted to the base panel. The ramp structure allows sutures to pass over the park without getting hung-up on or in the park.

US Patent:

59720085, Oct 26, 1999

Filed:

Apr 29, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/069789

Inventors:

Robert J. Kalinski - Milford NJ
Deborah M. Transue - Bridgewater NJ

International Classification:

A61B 1704
A61B 1706

US Classification:

606151

Abstract:

A retaining apparatus for a surgical mesh includes a top surface and a bottom surface. The top surface has a central elongated recess for receiving a portion of the surgical mesh. Retaining straps are provided for securing the surgical mesh portion to the recess. Centrally located within the recess is an inverted dimple for fitting into a cylindrical opening of the surgical mesh. The inverted dimple restricts lateral movement of the surgical mesh.

US Patent:

52842932, Feb 8, 1994

Filed:

Jan 21, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/006575

Inventors:

Marvin Alpern - Glen Ridge NJ
Robert J. Cerwin - Pippersville PA
Mario De Martin - Flemington NJ
Teresa M. Simons - Milltown NJ
Deborah M. Transue - Bridgewater NJ

Assignee:

Ethicon, Inc. - Somerville NJ

International Classification:

B65D 572

US Classification:

2291221

Abstract:

An improved dispenser box for suture packages. The dispenser is stable and will dispense single or plural packages.

US Patent:

59187336, Jul 6, 1999

Filed:

Apr 8, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/057256

Inventors:

Robert J. Cerwin - Pipersvile PA
Deborah M. Transue - Bridgewater NJ

Assignee:

Ethicon, Inc. - Somerville NJ

International Classification:

A61B 1706
B65D 7300

US Classification:

206 633

Abstract:

A package for a surgical suture reel. The package has a substantially flat base member with a mounting tab formed therein by an arcuate slit. The mounting tab has a central opening and a plurality of radial slits surrounding the opening forming engagement members.

US Patent:

57328161, Mar 31, 1998

Filed:

Mar 20, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/619045

Inventors:

Robert James Cerwin - Pipersville PA
Deborah M. Transue - Bridgewater NJ

Assignee:

Ethicon, Inc. - Somerville NJ

International Classification:

A61B 1706

US Classification:

206 633

Abstract:

A folder package for surgical sutures. The package has a base panel, a foldably connected cover panel, a foldably connected closure panel, a foldably connected end panel, and a ramp structure. The package also has at least one needle/suture park mounted to the base panel. The ramp structure is mounted adjacent to the needle/suture park and allows sutures to pass over the park without getting hung-up on or in the park.

US Patent:

53560060, Oct 18, 1994

Filed:

Dec 16, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/991602

Inventors:

Marvin Alpern - Glen Ridge NJ
Robert Cerwin - Pippersville PA
Michael O'Toole - Suffern NY
Teresa M. Simons - Milltown NJ
Deborah M. Transue - Bridgewater NJ

Assignee:

Ethicon, Inc. - Somerville NJ

International Classification:

B65D 8310

US Classification:

206363

Abstract:

A sterile package for endoscopic devices. The package includes a foam member that holds the endoscopic device in a stable position within the package. The package includes at least one sterile overwrap member and one non-sterile overwrap member.