David T Schiff

US Patent:

8038668, Oct 18, 2011

Filed:

Sep 16, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/227204

Inventors:

John W. Scott - Perkasie PA, US
William Eric Ross - Long Valley NJ, US
Philip Michael Formica - Center Valley PA, US
Keith W. Kardos - Bethlehem PA, US
Daniel Gary Shenberger - Allentown PA, US
David Schiff - Highland Park NJ, US
Peter Byar - Willingboro NJ, US

Assignee:

Orasure Technologies, Inc. - Bethlehem PA

International Classification:

A61B 18/02

US Classification:

606 22, 606 20, 606 21, 606 23, 606 28, 222 3, 222108, 222111, 22215301, 22215313, 22240211

Abstract:

A cryosurgery device for dispensing a liquid refrigerant from a container having a valve stem extending outwardly therefrom. The device includes an actuator adapted to seat on the valve stem of the container in order to depress the valve stem to release the refrigerant from the container. The actuator includes an inner passageway having opposed ends disposed therein, one of the ends of the passageway being in fluid communication with the valve stem. An applicator tube is mounted to the actuator at the other end of the inner passageway. A cap is disposed on the top of the container. The actuator is movably positioned on the cap and a shield is attached to the cap to completely receiving the applicator tube. Liquid refrigerant can only be dispensed when the actuator is positioned properly and the applicator tube is disposed within the shield means.

US Patent:

8066156, Nov 29, 2011

Filed:

May 21, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/124868

Inventors:

David R. Schiff - Highland Park NJ, US
Larry R. Trunek - Mukwonago WI, US
Jennifer E. Shrout - Milwaukee WI, US

Assignee:

MillerCoors LLC - Wilmington DE

International Classification:

B65D 83/00

US Classification:

222396, 222 3

Abstract:

A beverage dispensing device using a pressure regulator to maintain the pressure inside the beverage container as the beverage is dispensed is disclosed. The pressure regulator includes a second chamber separate from the space containing the beverage. The second chamber contains a sorbent on which a propellant gas is adsorbed. The pressure inside the beverage container controls the opening and closing of a flow regulator that allows either the beverage being dispensed or a displacing agent contained in a third chamber to flow into the second chamber when the pressure in the beverage container is decreased. If either the beverage or the displacing agent flow into the second chamber, it will liberate the propellant gas adsorbed to the sorbent, and the gas is released through an outlet into the beverage container. This increases the pressure in the beverage, which in turn closes the flow regulator and stops the liberation of the propellant gas from the sorbent. This process is repeated as the beverage is being dispensed to maintain the pressure of the beverage inside the dispenser.

US Patent:

8157125, Apr 17, 2012

Filed:

Apr 19, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/737644

Inventors:

David Schiff - Philadelphia PA, US

Assignee:

MTS Medication Technologies, Inc. - St. Peterson FL

International Classification:

B65H 5/00

US Classification:

221 74, 221197, 221287, 221302, 221 71

Abstract:

Improved solid pharmaceutical dispensing systems and methods provide direct transfer of doses from bulk blister packaging material. In a preferred embodiment, the invention comprises a positioning mechanism that alters the spacing between portions of a de-blister apparatus. The de-blister apparatus comprises a de-blister roller, cylinder or elongated cylindrical toothed gear which pushes against a first side of packaging material to remove individual doses from a conventional blister package. The apparatus may operate under manual or automatic control and preferably includes adjustable or movable package holding rollers which are preferably aligned with portions of packaging material between the rows of blister cavities at a side of the packaging material opposite the side at which the roller or cylinder is located. The de-blister apparatus enables the rapid removal of solid pharmaceutical or nutraceutical products from blister cavities and provides a convenient mechanism for altering the device in order to accommodate different sizes of packaging material.

US Patent:

20040162524, Aug 19, 2004

Filed:

Jan 16, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/759984

Inventors:

David Schiff - Highland Park NJ, US
Tucker Fort - New York NY, US

International Classification:

A61M003/00

US Classification:

604/189000, 604/209000

Abstract:

A hand-held device () useful for dispensing a liquid material includes a housing () containing the material to be dispensed and having a dispensing nozzle () and a resettable ratchet () operatively connected to a biased piston (). The ratchet mechanism () including a release lever () normally preventing movement of the piston () until released. When the lever () is released the piston () is biased toward the dispensing nozzle (), such that an amount of the material is urged to flow toward the nozzle (). The housing () is configured to be pen-like.

US Patent:

20060247580, Nov 2, 2006

Filed:

Jun 27, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/475671

Inventors:

David Schiff - Highland Park NJ, US
Tucker Fort - New York NY, US

International Classification:

A61M 5/00

US Classification:

604209000

Abstract:

A hand-held device () useful for dispensing a liquid material includes a housing () containing the material to be dispensed and having a dispensing nozzle () and a resettable ratchet () operatively connected to a biased piston (). The ratchet mechanism () including a release lever () normally preventing movement of the piston () until released. When the lever () is released the piston () is biased toward the dispensing nozzle (), such that an amount of the material is urged to flow toward the nozzle (). The housing () is configured to be pen-like.

US Patent:

20060259058, Nov 16, 2006

Filed:

Apr 7, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/400726

Inventors:

David Schiff - Highland Park NJ, US
Peter Byar - Willingboro NJ, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/32

US Classification:

606181000

Abstract:

A lancet device including a lancet having a puncturing element disposed within a two-piece housing including a rear housing and a forward housing. Relative axial movement of the rear housing toward the forward housing directly drives the lancet to a puncturing position wherein the puncturing element extends through the forward housing. During such relative axial movement, a drive structure applies a driving force against the lancet and disengages from the lancet based on deflecting structure in the housing, thereby releasing the driving force applied to the lancet. A retention member then retracts the lancet back within the housing, with the drive structure maintained disengaged from the lancet to prevent re-use.

US Patent:

20080039799, Feb 14, 2008

Filed:

Oct 12, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/974277

Inventors:

David Schiff - Highland Park NJ, US
Tucker Fort - New York NY, US

International Classification:

A61M 5/00

US Classification:

604187000

Abstract:

A hand-held device () useful for dispensing a liquid material includes a housing () containing the material to be dispensed and having a dispensing nozzle () and a resettable ratchet () operatively connected to a biased piston (). The ratchet mechanism () including a release lever () normally preventing movement of the piston () until released. When the lever () is released the piston () is biased toward the dispensing nozzle (), such that an amount of the material is urged to flow toward the nozzle (). The housing () is configured to be pen-like.

US Patent:

20100137812, Jun 3, 2010

Filed:

Jan 26, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/657690

Inventors:

David R. Schiff - Highland Park NJ, US
Tucker Fort - New York NY, US

International Classification:

A61M 5/315

US Classification:

604209

Abstract:

A hand-held device () useful for dispensing a liquid material includes a housing () containing the material to be dispensed and having a dispensing nozzle () and a resettable ratchet () operatively connected to a biased piston (). The ratchet mechanism () including a release lever () normally preventing movement of the piston () until released. When the lever () is released the piston () is biased toward the dispensing nozzle (), such that an amount of the material is urged to flow toward the nozzle (). The housing () is configured to be pen-like.