Matthew J Stepovich

US Patent:

7404746, Jul 29, 2008

Filed:

Dec 1, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/607143

Inventors:

Gary Yasumura - Santa Clara CA, US
Joseph C. Fjelstad - Maple Valley WA, US
Kevin P. Grundy - Fremont CA, US
William F. Wiedemann - Campbell CA, US
Matthew J. Stepovich - Santa Cruz CA, US

Assignee:

Interconnect Portfolio, LLC - Cupertino CA

International Classification:

H01R 4/48

US Classification:

439862, 439 66

Abstract:

An electrical interconnection device for establishing redundant contacts between the ends of two conductive elements to be mated, creating a electrical interconnection without capacitive stubs.

US Patent:

7651382, Jan 26, 2010

Filed:

May 27, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/127195

Inventors:

Gary Yasumura - Santa Clara CA, US
Joseph C. Fjelstad - Maple Valley WA, US
Kevin P. Grundy - Fremont CA, US
William F. Wiedemann - Campbell CA, US
Matthew J. Stepovich - Santa Cruz CA, US

Assignee:

Interconnect Portfolio LLC - Cupertino CA

International Classification:

H01R 4/48

US Classification:

439862, 439 66, 439 80

Abstract:

An electrical interconnection device for establishing redundant contacts between the ends of two conductive elements to be mated, creating a electrical interconnection without capacitive stubs.

US Patent:

7837477, Nov 23, 2010

Filed:

Jan 4, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/651970

Inventors:

Gary Yasamura - Santa Clara CA, US
Joseph C. Fjelstad - Maple Valley WA, US
Kevin P. Grundy - Fremont CA, US
William F. Wiedemann - Campbell CA, US
Matthew J. Stepovich - Santa Cruz CA, US

Assignee:

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. - Gyeonggi-do

International Classification:

H01R 12/00

US Classification:

439 66, 4399241

Abstract:

An electrical interconnection device for establishing redundant contacts between the ends of two conductive elements to be mated, creating a electrical interconnection without capacitive stubs.

US Patent:

8162917, Apr 24, 2012

Filed:

Mar 18, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/406670

Inventors:

Matthew J. Stepovich - Santa Cruz CA, US
Michael I. Falkel - Carmel Highlands CA, US

Assignee:

Onpharma, Inc. - Los Gatos CA

International Classification:

A61B 19/00

US Classification:

604415, 604411, 604416

Abstract:

A device for delivering buffer solution into a buffer cartridge comprises a needle assembly and a pusher. The septa of a buffer cartridge and an anesthetic cartridge are advanced onto a transfer needle, and the pusher advances a plunger into the buffer cartridge to deliver buffer through the transfer needle into the anesthetic cartridge. A separate exhaust needle allows excess anesthetic from the anesthetic cartridge to be exhausted. A compression member is usually provided to maintain a force against the plunger on the buffer cartridge to pressurize and stabilize the contents during sterilization and/or storage.

US Patent:

8303566, Nov 6, 2012

Filed:

Jul 9, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/833702

Inventors:

Matthew J. Stepovich - Santa Cruz CA, US
Michael I. Falkel - Carmel Highlands CA, US

Assignee:

Onpharma, Inc. - Los Gatos CA

International Classification:

A61M 5/32

US Classification:

604413, 604403, 604411

Abstract:

A system for transferring solutions from a first cartridge into a second cartridge comprises a cartridge holder, a plunger driver, and a cartridge connector. The cartridge connector carries a transfer needle and an exhaust needle. The cartridge holder positions the first cartridge against the cartridge connector so that the transfer needle penetrates the first cartridge septum. The second cartridge is removably inserted into another end of the cartridge connector so that both the transfer needle and the exhaust needle penetrate the second cartridge septum. The plunger driver is disposed to advance a plunger on the first cartridge to transfer solution from the first cartridge into the second cartridge thus displacing solution from the second cartridge through the exhaust needle. The cartridge connector includes a sealed interior waste chamber for receiving the solution from the second cartridge.

US Patent:

8585963, Nov 19, 2013

Filed:

Jul 9, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/833356

Inventors:

Jeffrey J. Christian - Morgan Hill CA, US
Harry Nguyen - Westminster CA, US
Matthew J. Stepovich - Santa Cruz CA, US

Assignee:

Onpharma, Inc. - Los Gatos CA

International Classification:

A61L 2/00

US Classification:

422 1, 422 50, 422500, 422501, 422502, 422503, 422536, 436180

Abstract:

Trays comprising a base have a plurality of axial slots adapted to receive buffer or other medical solution containers within the slots. A spring or other compression element at the bottom of the slot is configured to engage a plunger at the bottom of the solution container when present in the slot so that pressure is applied to the contents of the container in order to stabilize the contents while the containers are sterilized at an elevated temperature.

US Patent:

20050221680, Oct 6, 2005

Filed:

Mar 28, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/093266

Inventors:

Gary Yasumura - Santa Clara CA, US
Joseph Fjelstad - Maple Valley WA, US
Kevin Grundy - Fremont CA, US
William Wiedemann - Campbell CA, US
Matthew Stepovich - Santa Cruz CA, US

International Classification:

H01R024/00

US Classification:

439676000

Abstract:

An electrical interconnection device for establishing redundant contacts between the ends of two conductive elements to be mated, creating a electrical interconnection without capacitive stubs.

US Patent:

20080045925, Feb 21, 2008

Filed:

Jun 18, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/820208

Inventors:

Matthew Stepovich - Santa Cruz CA, US
Michael Falkel - Carmel Highlands CA, US
Kenneth Davenport - Fort Collins CO, US

International Classification:

A61M 31/00
A61M 37/00
A61M 5/44

US Classification:

604518000, 604113000, 604082000

Abstract:

System for the delivery of drugs from sealed cartridges provide for versatile and convenient delivery of the drugs. The system can be designed to deliver drugs from a plurality of cartridges with delivery through a manifold that connects to the plurality of cartridges. In some embodiments, the system mediates the heating of the drug such that it can be delivered at a temperature more closely approximating body temperature. In some embodiments, the composition of one cartridge is used to adjust the pH of the composition of the resulting mixture to achieve a desirable blended drug. The systems and procedures are particularly advantageous for the delivery of dental anesthetics.