Robert W Odell

US Patent:

6361524, Mar 26, 2002

Filed:

Apr 14, 1998

Appl. No.:

09/060117

Inventors:

Robert B. Odell - Franklin Lakes NJ
Lawrence J. Zach - Columbus NE
Alex S. Wallace - Mahwah NJ

Assignee:

Becton, Dickinson and Company - Franklin Lakes NJ

International Classification:

A61M 500

US Classification:

604187, 604181, 604208, 604218

Abstract:

A syringe assembly comprises a syringe barrel having an elongated body defining a chamber for retaining fluid, an open proximal end, a distal end and a frusto-conically shaped tip extending from the distal end and having a passageway therethrough in fluid communication with the chamber. The chamber has an inside diameter of at least 13. 5 mm. A stopper is in fluid-tight engagement inside the barrel. An elongated plunger rod extends proximally from the stopper through the open proximal end of the barrel. A flange is positioned at the proximal end of the plunger rod. The flange is shaped and positioned to limit the distal motion of the plunger rod in the barrel by contacting the proximal end of the barrel. A tip cap is releasably connected to the tip for sealing the passageway and the chamber contains injectable liquid.

US Patent:

6503230, Jan 7, 2003

Filed:

Aug 1, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/920528

Inventors:

Robert B. Odell - Franklin Lakes NJ 07417
Sandor Gyure - West Orange NJ 07052

International Classification:

A61M 500

US Classification:

604263, 604192, 604199

Abstract:

A syringe assembly includes a needle sheath that has a cavity that receives a needle cannula. The needle sheath can be formed of materials such as thermoplastic elastomers or plastics yet still be utilized with conventional gas sterilizing processes. The needle sheath includes a passage that permits the sterilizing gases to enter the cavity while preventing entry of microorganisms into the cavity. Thus, a syringe assembly is provided that facilitates sterilizing a needle after the needle sheath has been placed over the needle.

US Patent:

6743216, Jun 1, 2004

Filed:

Feb 7, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/360241

Inventors:

Robert B. Odell - Franklin Lakes NJ
Lawrence J. Zach - Columbus NE
Alex S. Wallace - Mahwah NJ

Assignee:

Becton Dickinson and Company - Franklin Lakes NJ

International Classification:

A61M 3100

US Classification:

604508, 604187

Abstract:

A syringe assembly comprises a syringe barrel having an elongated body defining a chamber for retaining fluid, an open proximal end, a distal end and a frusto-conically shaped tip extending from the distal end and having a passageway therethrough in fluid communication with the chamber. The chamber has an inside diameter of at least 13. 5 mm. A stopper is in fluid-tight engagement inside the barrel. An elongated plunger rod extends proximally from the stopper through the open proximal end of the barrel. A flange is positioned at the proximal end of the plunger rod. The flange is shaped and positioned to limit the distal motion of the plunger rod in the barrel by contacting the proximal end of the barrel. A tip cap is releasably connected to the tip for sealing the passageway and the chamber contains injectable liquid.

US Patent:

6792743, Sep 21, 2004

Filed:

Jul 2, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/897309

Inventors:

Robert B. Odell - Franklin Lakes NJ
Donald J. Porfano - Hackensack NJ
James C. Kropatsch - Columbus NE
Jorge J. Campos - Tlalnepantla, MX
Mario de Aguero Servin - Mexico City, MX
Patrick G. Carre - La Buisse, FR

Assignee:

Becton, Dickinson and Company - Franklin Lakes NJ

International Classification:

B65B 5500

US Classification:

53452, 53426, 53471, 53489

Abstract:

Medical devices such as medical containers can be formed of glass and annealed which produces a clean device having a low bio-burden, or formed by plastic molding which produces a clean device. The clean devices are immediately transferred to a controlled environment such as a clean room or localized area to avoid the need to maintain cleanliness levels in an entire room. Syringe tip closures can be introduced into the housing assembly, where syringe barrels and tip closures are cleaned with filtered ionized air and the tip closures are coupled to the barrels. The syringe barrels can be filled with a substance and a closure member attached. While still in the housing assembly the syringe barrels can be formed into an array and placed in a clean outer container, which is then closed and sealed.

US Patent:

7682342, Mar 23, 2010

Filed:

Dec 3, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/727194

Inventors:

Robert B. Odell - Franklin Lakes NJ, US
Lawrence J. Zach - Columbus NE, US
Alex S. Wallace - Mahwah NJ, US

Assignee:

Becton Dickinson and Company - Franklin Lakes NJ

International Classification:

A61M 5/00

US Classification:

604181, 604187

Abstract:

A syringe assembly comprises a syringe barrel having an elongated body defining a chamber for retaining fluid, an open proximal end, a distal end and a frusto-conically shaped tip extending from the distal end and having a passageway therethrough in fluid communication with the chamber. The chamber has an inside diameter of at least 13. 5 mm. A stopper is in fluid-tight engagement inside the barrel. An elongated plunger rod extends proximally from the stopper through the open proximal end of the barrel. A flange is positioned at the proximal end of the plunger rod. The flange is shaped and positioned to limit the distal motion of the plunger rod in the barrel by contacting the proximal end of the barrel. A tip cap is releasably connected to the tip for sealing the passageway and the chamber contains injectable liquid.

US Patent:

7935103, May 3, 2011

Filed:

Jan 8, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/684189

Inventors:

Robert B. Odell - Franklin Lakes NJ, US
Lawrence J. Zach - Columbus NE, US
Alex S. Wallace - Mahwah NJ, US

Assignee:

Becton, Dickinson and Company - Franklin Lakes NJ

International Classification:

A61M 31/00

US Classification:

604508

Abstract:

A syringe assembly comprises a syringe barrel having an elongated body defining a chamber for retaining fluid, an open proximal end, a distal end and a frusto-conically shaped tip extending from the distal end and having a passageway therethrough in fluid communication with the chamber. The chamber has an inside diameter of at least 13. 5 mm. A stopper is in fluid-tight engagement inside the barrel. An elongated plunger rod extends proximally from the stopper through the open proximal end of the barrel. A flange is positioned at the proximal end of the plunger rod. The flange is shaped and positioned to limit the distal motion of the plunger rod in the barrel by contacting the proximal end of the barrel. A tip cap is releasably connected to the tip for sealing the passageway and the chamber contains injectable liquid.

US Patent:

8066668, Nov 29, 2011

Filed:

Jun 26, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/492567

Inventors:

Brian H. Wayman - Morris Plains NJ, US
Robert Odell - Franklin Lakes NJ, US
Richard James Caizza - Vernon NJ, US
Andrzej Baranski - Florham Park NJ, US

Assignee:

Becton, Dickinson and Company - Franklin Lakes NJ

International Classification:

A61M 5/00
A61M 5/315

US Classification:

604110, 604111, 604218

Abstract:

A syringe assembly includes a syringe barrel having an inside surface defining a chamber, an open proximal end, a distal end, and an outlet; a plunger assembly disposed at least partially within the syringe barrel, including an elongate plunger rod having a locking flange formed thereon; and a plunger head having a distal sealing surface, the plunger rod being engageable with the plunger head such that the plunger rod is adapted to move the plunger head within the chamber of the syringe barrel through an injection cycle; and a flange lock disposed at the open proximal end of the barrel. The flange lock is integral with the open proximal end of the syringe barrel. During the injection cycle, the flange lock engages the locking flange of the plunger rod so as to prevent removal of the plunger rod from the syringe barrel.

US Patent:

8075523, Dec 13, 2011

Filed:

Jun 26, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/492524

Inventors:

Brian H. Wayman - Morris Plains NJ, US
Robert Odell - Franklin Lakes NJ, US
Richard James Caizza - Vernon NJ, US

Assignee:

Becton, Dickinson and Company - Franklin Lakes NJ

International Classification:

A61M 5/00

US Classification:

604110, 604187, 604222, 604218

Abstract:

Various embodiments of syringe assemblies include a syringe barrel and a substantially conical tip or outlet disposed on the distal end of the barrel. The substantially conical tip includes a locking mechanism that engages an extension of a plunger assembly extending from a distal end of the plunger assembly so as to retain the extension within the substantially conical tip or outlet upon full injection of the contents of the syringe to a patient. According to one embodiment, a plunger head of the plunger assembly is slidably disposed on the extension. According to another embodiment, a separate hub, which holds a needle cannula, is disposed on an outlet at the distal end of the syringe barrel, which contains the locking mechanism. According to a further embodiment, the locking mechanism includes a locking clip disposed within the substantially conical tip of the syringe assembly.