Eric M Alcouloumre

US Patent:

20040245134, Dec 9, 2004

Filed:

Jun 7, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/862694

Inventors:

Eric Alcouloumre - Laguna Beach CA, US
Richard Reedy - Laguna Beach CA, US
Jay Lenker - Laguna Beach CA, US

International Classification:

B65D083/10

US Classification:

206/364000

Abstract:

Devices and methods are disclosed for protecting individuals from the sharp ends of medical objects following use on a patient. Such sharp objects include hypodermic needles, scalpel blades, cannulae, trocars, and the like. The invention utilizes a disposable protective cover for the used sharp. The protective cover is designed to surround and embed the sharp in a permanent cover that is blunt and will not permit further puncture or cutting with the sharp. In an embodiment, the protective cover also absorbs any fluids on or in the used sharp. A refillable or replaceable dispenser dispenses the protective covers at points of use. A disposable receptacle receives the used sharp embedded in the protective cover. When the receptacle is full, the entire receptacle may be discarded in a medical waste container.

US Patent:

20090266729, Oct 29, 2009

Filed:

Jun 19, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/456658

Inventors:

Eric Alcouloumre - Laguna Beach CA, US
Richard E. Reedy - Laguna Beach CA, US
Jay A. Lenker - Laguna Beach CA, US

International Classification:

B65D 83/00
B65D 83/02
B65D 81/26

US Classification:

206370, 206365, 206204

Abstract:

Devices and methods are disclosed for protecting individuals from the sharp ends of medical objects following use on a patient. Such sharp objects include hypodermic needles, scalpel blades, cannulae, trocars, and the like. The invention utilizes a disposable protective cover for the used sharp. The protective cover is designed to surround and embed the sharp in a permanent cover that is blunt and will not permit further puncture or cutting with the sharp. In an embodiment, the protective cover also absorbs any fluids on or in the used sharp and prevents any fluids from escaping the protective cover. The sharp cover is configured to irreversibly lock, once closed. A refillable or replaceable dispenser dispenses the protective covers at points of use. A disposable receptacle receives the used sharp embedded in the protective cover. When the receptacle is full, the entire receptacle may be discarded in a medical waste container.

US Patent:

20120210678, Aug 23, 2012

Filed:

Feb 8, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/385216

Inventors:

Eric Alcouloumre - Laguna Beach CA, US
Richard E. Reedy - Laguna Beach CA, US
Jay A. Lenker - Laguna Beach CA, US

International Classification:

B65F 1/14
B65D 81/00
B65B 1/04
A61J 1/00

US Classification:

53467, 206370, 206210, 206366, 206216, 206570

Abstract:

Devices and methods are disclosed for protecting individuals from the sharp ends of medical objects following use on a patient. Such sharp objects include hypodermic needles, scalpel blades, cannulae, trocars, and the like. The invention utilizes a disposable protective cover for the used sharp. The protective cover is designed to surround and embed the sharp in a permanent cover that is blunt and will not permit further puncture or cutting with the sharp. In an embodiment, the protective cover also absorbs any fluids on or in the used sharp and prevents any fluids from escaping the protective cover. The sharp cover is configured to irreversibly lock, once closed. A refillable or replaceable dispenser dispenses the protective covers at points of use. A disposable receptacle receives the used sharp embedded in the protective cover. When the receptacle is full, the entire receptacle may be discarded in a medical waste container.