Michael J Honey

US Patent:

20050045614, Mar 3, 2005

Filed:

Aug 30, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/929231

Inventors:

Mark Hayzlett - Bridgewater NJ, US
Michael Honey - Stirling NJ, US

International Classification:

A61L002/08
H05B003/00

US Classification:

219217000, 422022000, 435001100

Abstract:

Systems and techniques are described for constructing a gamma container. In general, the techniques include sandwiching a material between layers of cooling pads that conduct heat energy laterally away from the material being irradiated to a cold sink.

US Patent:

62738771, Aug 14, 2001

Filed:

Jul 20, 2000

Appl. No.:

9/620511

Inventors:

David Allen West - Columbus NE
Michael Joseph Honey - Berkeley Heights NJ
Daniel Lee Redowl - Columbus NE

Assignee:

Becton, Dickinson and Company - Franklin Lakes NJ

International Classification:

A61M 2500

US Classification:

604264

Abstract:

An epidural needle is provided with a curved distal end to facilitate placement of a catheter into the epidural space of a spine. The distal end is further characterized by a primary bevel aligned to the longitudinal axis of the epidural needle at an angle of approximately 10. degree. A secondary bevel also is provided at the extreme distal end of the needle. The secondary bevel is aligned to the longitudinal axis of the needle at an angle of between 60. degree. -80. degree. The curve, the primary bevel and the secondary bevel all are symmetrical about common plane passing through the longitudinal axis of the needle. The secondary bevel aligned at an angle of 60. degree. -80. degree. to the longitudinal axis provides a sufficiently sharp point to penetrate easily into the epidural space, but provides sufficient blunting to avoid inadvertent damage to the dura matter.