John R Cline

6394094, May 28, 2002

May 3, 1999

09/304285

Michelle McKenna - Perkasie PA
John F. Cline - Westfield NJ
Edward J. Gabrielski - Bound Brook NJ

Enhance Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Plainsboro NJ

A61F 606

128830, 128832, 128834

Thermoset polymer controlled release devices are produced by an injection molding of two or more polymers in a mold to produce a core surrounded by a sheath. The polymers may be injected sequentially or simultaneously.

20070100303, May 3, 2007

Oct 11, 2006

11/548571

Christopher Gregory - Newtown PA, US
Alan Cucknell - Cambridge, GB
Geraint Davies - Cambridge, GB
John Cline - New Brunswick NJ, US
Julian Scarfe - Cambridge, GB
Pete Cauwood - Cambridge, GB

BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB COMPANY - New York NY

A61F 5/44

604335000, 604337000

A controlled evacuation ostomy appliance includes an attachment device for attaching the appliance to a wearer, a seal for sealing against stomal tissue, and a restrainer. The restrainer restrains the seal relative to the attachment device and transfers a sealing force (or its reaction) between the attachment device and the seal.

50889923, Feb 18, 1992

May 30, 1990

7/530635

John V. Edwards - Reigate, Surrey, GB2
Walter F. Leise - Yardley PA
John B. Cline - New Brunswick NJ

A61F 544

604338

In the first embodiment, the faceplate coupling ring is of conventional design and includes an axially extending rib with a radially outwardly extending rim and a radially inwardly extending deflectable sealing strip. The pouch coupling ring includes inner and outer spaced walls, forming a channel for receiving the rib. First and second protrusions extend inwardly from points on the interior surfaces of the walls proximate the ends thereof. The first protrusion cooperates with the rim and the second protrusion cooperates with the tip of the sealing strip, to securely retain the rib within the channel. The walls of the channel have reduced thickness and are easily deflectable as the rib is inserted into the channel, such that coupling of the rings is facilitated but decoupling requires the conventional amount of force due to the second protrusion. In the second embodiment, the deflectable sealing strip on the faceplate coupling ring is replaced by a rigid flange which cooperates with the second protrusion to substantially increase the decoupling force.

51959968, Mar 23, 1993

Jan 9, 1991

7/639105

John V. Edwards - Reigate, GB2
Walter F. Leise - Yardley PA
John B. Cline - New Brunswick NJ

E. R. Squibb & Sons - Princeton NJ

A61F 544

604338

In the first embodiment, the faceplate coupling ring is of conventional design and includes an axially extending rib with a radially outwardly extending rim and a radially inwardly extending deflectable sealing strip. The pouch coupling ring includes inner and outer spaced walls, forming a channel for receiving the rib. First and second protrusions extend inwardly from points on the interior surface of the walls proximate the ends thereof. The first protrusion cooperates with the rim and the second protrusion cooperates with the tip of the sealing strip, to securely retain the rib within the channel. The walls of the channel have reduced thickness and are easily deflectable as the rib is inserted into the channel, such that coupling of the rings is facilitated but decoupling requires the conventional amount of force due to the second protrusion. In the second embodiment, the deflectable sealing strip on the faceplate coupling ring is replaced by a rigid flange which cooperates with the second protrusion to substantially increase the decoupling force.

45278407, Jul 9, 1985

Feb 10, 1983

6/465660

Peter Mugglestone - Cranbury NJ
John Cline - Highland Park NJ

Thomson Industries, Inc. - Manhasset NY

F16C 2906

308 6C

A linear bearing can engage at least one longitudinal groove of a rod. The bearing has a primary carrier pivotally mounted on a frame. The carrier is sized to enter the groove. The bearing also has a pair of spaced rollers laterally projecting from the primary carrier. The rollers can ride upon the longitudinal groove.

20200164196, May 28, 2020

Dec 17, 2019

16/718166

- Las Vegas NV, US
Bret Alexander WEIG - Browns Mills NJ, US
John CLINE - New Brunswick NJ, US
Mingliang Lawrence TSAI - Holmdel NJ, US

A61M 39/10
F16L 37/38
F16L 37/46
F16L 37/32
A61M 39/26
A61F 5/44

A bag connector system includes a first coupling element, with a self-closing seal and a housing having a fluid inlet port and a fluid outlet port, and a second coupling element, with a housing having a fluid inlet end and a fluid outlet end. The fluid inlet end is configured to displace the self-closing seal when inserted into the fluid outlet port of the first coupling element. A bag connector system optionally includes a locking mechanism to maintain the first coupling element and second coupling element in a coupled state. Uncoupling of the first and second coupling elements results in minimal fluid contamination on the outer surfaces of the coupling elements. The bag connector systems provided herein are included in medical appliances for waste management.

20170252549, Sep 7, 2017

Apr 24, 2017

15/495712

- Las Vegas NV, US
Bret Alexander WEIG - Browns Mills NJ, US
John CLINE - New Brunswick NJ, US
Mingliang Lawrence TSAI - Holmdel NJ, US

A61M 39/10
F16L 37/32
F16L 37/46
F16L 37/38

A bag connector system includes a first coupling element, with a self-closing seal and a housing having a fluid inlet port and a fluid outlet port, and a second coupling element, with a housing having a fluid inlet end and a fluid outlet end. The fluid inlet end is configured to displace the self-closing seal when inserted into the fluid outlet port of the first coupling element. A bag connector system optionally includes a locking mechanism to maintain the first coupling element and second coupling element in a coupled state. Uncoupling of the first and second coupling elements results in minimal fluid contamination on the outer surfaces of the coupling elements. The bag connector systems provided herein are included in medical appliances for waste management.

20170173310, Jun 22, 2017

Mar 2, 2017

15/448274

Christopher Gregory - Newtown PA, US
Yun Jin - Bedminister NJ, US
John B. Cline - New Brunswick NJ, US

A61M 25/10
A61M 16/20
A61F 5/445
A61M 16/04

The body has a fluid inlet port for receiving pressurized fluid and a fluid outlet port connected to the retention balloon. A first passage connects the fluid inlet port and the fluid outlet port. A second passage in the body is connected to the balloon fluid return path and is at the pressure of the retention balloon. A valve prevents fluid flow through the first passage when actuated. The valve includes a pressure-responsive member movable to a position to obstruct fluid flow in response to fluid pressure in the second passage exceeding the predetermined level. Flexible means such as a membrane defines a normally open portion of the first fluid passage, which is closed by the moveable means bearing on the membrane when pressure exceeding the predetermined level actuates the valve.