Patents Assigned to Capitol Vial, Inc.
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Patent number: 9540131Abstract: An apparatus for forming a container generally comprises a first mold part having an injection mold portion and a blow mold portion and a second mold part having a core pin. The core pin is configured to cooperate with the injection mold portion in a first position to define an injection mold cavity for forming a preform and an integral cap. The core pin is also configured to cooperate with the blow mold portion in a second position to define a blow mold cavity for forming a receptacle from the preform. The cap may be closed at the blow mold portion to seal the receptacle. One or more threads may be formed on a neck of the container.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2013Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Assignee: Capitol Vial Inc.Inventors: Michael Gooden, Randall Lecroy
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Patent number: 9052299Abstract: A liquid transfer system is disclosed including a transport path that transports a plurality of vials through the liquid transfer system. Each of the plurality of vials has a cap that forms a seal with an open-ended vial body. The liquid transfer system is comprised of a vial capper/decapper assembly that is positioned adjacent to the transport path and includes a plurality of rotatable spindles. Each spindle has a rotatable shaft and a first projection supported by the shaft. The first projection also includes a cam surface that engages a cap of a vial so as to breach the seal and open the vial. The plurality of spindles is rotated simultaneously to simultaneously breach the seals and open the caps of the plurality of vials.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2012Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Assignee: Capitol Vial, Inc.Inventors: Lloyd A. Jones, Timothy R. Blevins, Robert A. Gabel, Thomas Hoffmann
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Publication number: 20140151323Abstract: An apparatus for forming a container generally comprises a first mold part having an injection mold portion and a blow mold portion and a second mold part having a core pin. The core pin is configured to cooperate with the injection mold portion in a first position to define an injection mold cavity for forming a preform and an integral cap. The core pin is also configured to cooperate with the blow mold portion in a second position to define a blow mold cavity for forming a receptacle from the preform. The cap may be closed at the blow mold portion to seal the receptacle. One or more threads may be formed on a neck of the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2014Publication date: June 5, 2014Applicant: Capitol Vial Inc.Inventors: Michael Gooden, Randall Lecroy
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Patent number: 8491832Abstract: An apparatus for forming a container generally comprises a first mold part having an injection mold portion and a blow mold portion and a second mold part having a core pin. The core pin is configured to cooperate with the injection mold portion in a first position to define an injection mold cavity for forming a preform and an integral cap. The core pin is also configured to cooperate with the blow mold portion in a second position to define a blow mold cavity for forming a receptacle from the preform. The cap may be closed at the blow mold portion to seal the receptacle. One or more threads may be formed on a neck of the container.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2006Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: Capitol Vial Inc.Inventors: Michael Gooden, Randall Lecroy
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Patent number: 8470230Abstract: A container and cap assembly includes a container body and a cap integrally connected to the container body. An annular recess is formed in the lip of the container. The cap includes first and second sealing flanges that form a generally fluid tight seal with an annular lip of the container body.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2011Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: Capitol Vial Inc.Inventors: Peter Caulfield, Jeffrey H. Steiger, Randall C. Lecroy
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Patent number: 8322565Abstract: A container and cap assembly includes a container body and a cap integrally connected to the container body. An annular recess is formed in the lip of the container. The cap includes first and second sealing flanges that form a generally fluid tight seal with an annular lip of the container body.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2011Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: Capitol Vial Inc.Inventors: Peter Caulfield, Jeffrey H. Steiger, Randall C. Lecroy
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Publication number: 20120186200Abstract: A liquid transfer system is disclosed including a transport path that transports a plurality of vials through the liquid transfer system. Each of the plurality of vials has a cap that forms a seal with an open-ended vial body. The liquid transfer system is comprised of a vial capper/decapper assembly that is positioned adjacent to the transport path and includes a plurality of rotatable spindles. Each spindle has a rotatable shaft and a first projection supported by the shaft. The first projection also includes a cam surface that engages a cap of a vial so as to breach the seal and open the vial. The plurality of spindles is rotated simultaneously to simultaneously breach the seals and open the caps of the plurality of vials.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2012Publication date: July 26, 2012Applicant: CAPITOL VIAL, INC.Inventors: Lloyd A. Jones, Timothy R. Blevins, Robert A. Gabel, Thomas Hoffmann
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Publication number: 20120055946Abstract: A container and cap assembly includes a container body and a cap integrally connected to the container body. An annular recess is formed in the lip of the container. The cap includes first and second sealing flanges that form a generally fluid tight seal with an annular lip of the container body.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2011Publication date: March 8, 2012Applicant: CAPITOL VIAL INC.Inventors: Peter Caulfield, Jeffrey H. Steiger, Randall Lecroy
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Publication number: 20120055947Abstract: A container and cap assembly includes a container body and a cap integrally connected to the container body. An annular recess is formed in the lip of the container. The cap includes first and second sealing flanges that form a generally fluid tight seal with an annular lip of the container body.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2011Publication date: March 8, 2012Applicant: CAPITOL VIAL INC.Inventors: Peter Caulfield, Jeffrey H. Steiger, Randall C. Lecroy
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Patent number: 8083094Abstract: A container and cap assembly includes a container body and a cap integrally connected to the container body. An annular recess is formed in the lip of the container. The cap includes first and second sealing flanges that form a generally fluid tight seal with an annular lip of the container body.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2006Date of Patent: December 27, 2011Assignee: Capitol Vial Inc.Inventors: Peter Caulfield, Jeffrey H. Steiger, Randall Lecroy
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Publication number: 20110089187Abstract: A shatterproof container and cap assembly includes a container body defining a cavity and being formed from polypropylene impact copolymer, and a cap integrally connected to the container body. A single annular recess is formed in a lip at an open end of the container body. The cap includes first and second sealing flanges that form a generally fluid tight seal with the open end of the container body.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2010Publication date: April 21, 2011Applicant: CAPITOL VIAL INC.Inventors: Jeffrey H. Steiger, James J. Lessley, Randall C. Lecroy, Michael Lee Pillen
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Patent number: 7915032Abstract: A sample collection system includes a vial and a collection stick. The collection stick includes an elongated handle portion and an absorbent head portion detachably connected to the handle portion. The absorbent head portion is configured to absorb and retain the fluid sample therein prior to insertion of the collection stick within the vial. During the sample collection process, the collection stick is inserted into the vial to express the fluid sample from the absorbent head portion into the vial. The absorbent head portion is retained within the vial in a generally compressed state with the handle portion being detached and removed from the vial.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2006Date of Patent: March 29, 2011Assignees: Capitol Vial Inc., Laboratory Corporation of America HoldingsInventors: Mark Ostrowski, Thomas Gerald Aucoin
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Patent number: 7854895Abstract: A fluid sample collection system includes a vial, a plunger and a fluid sample collection device having an absorbent for absorbing and retaining a fluid sample therein. The plunger includes an elongated handle portion and a plunger head portion detachably connected to the handle portion. The plunger also includes a splash guard supported on the handle portion. During the sample collection process, the saturated absorbent from the sample collection device is placed into the vial and the plunger is then advanced toward a closed end of the vial to express the fluid sample from the absorbent. The plunger head portion is retained within the vial with the absorbent in a generally compressed state and the handle portion is detached and removed from the vial.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2009Date of Patent: December 21, 2010Assignee: Capitol Vial Inc.Inventors: Timothy Joseph Gallagher, Jeffrey H. Steiger, Robert Hanne
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Patent number: 7850922Abstract: A fluid sample collection system includes a vial, a plunger and a fluid sample collection device having an absorbent for absorbing and retaining a fluid sample therein. The plunger includes an elongated handle portion and a plunger head portion detachably connected to the handle portion. The plunger also includes a splash guard supported on the handle portion. During the sample collection process, the saturated absorbent from the sample collection device is placed into the vial and the plunger is then advanced toward a closed end of the vial to express the fluid sample from the absorbent. The plunger head portion is retained within the vial with the absorbent in a generally compressed state and the handle portion is detached and removed from the vial.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2008Date of Patent: December 14, 2010Assignee: Capitol Vial Inc.Inventors: Timothy Joseph Gallagher, Jeffrey H. Steiger, Robert Hanne
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Publication number: 20090209044Abstract: A fluid sample collection system includes a vial, a plunger and a fluid sample collection device having an absorbent for absorbing and retaining a fluid sample therein. The plunger includes an elongated handle portion and a plunger head portion detachably connected to the handle portion. The plunger also includes a splash guard supported on the handle portion. During the sample collection process, the saturated absorbent from the sample collection device is placed into the vial and the plunger is then advanced toward a closed end of the vial to express the fluid sample from the absorbent. The plunger head portion is retained within the vial with the absorbent in a generally compressed state and the handle portion is detached and removed from the vial.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2009Publication date: August 20, 2009Applicant: Capitol Vial Inc.Inventors: Timothy Joseph Gallagher, Jeffrey H. Steiger, Robert Hanne
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Publication number: 20090202393Abstract: A fluid sample collection system includes a vial, a plunger and a fluid sample collection device having an absorbent for absorbing and retaining a fluid sample therein. The plunger includes an elongated handle portion and a plunger head portion detachably connected to the handle portion. The plunger also includes a splash guard supported on the handle portion. During the sample collection process, the saturated absorbent from the sample collection device is placed into the vial and the plunger is then advanced toward a closed end of the vial to express the fluid sample from the absorbent. The plunger head portion is retained within the vial with the absorbent in a generally compressed state and the handle portion is detached and removed from the vial.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2008Publication date: August 13, 2009Applicant: CAPITOL VIAL INC.Inventors: Timothy Joseph Gallagher, Jeffrey H. Steiger, Robert Hanne
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Patent number: 7472797Abstract: A container for collecting and storing breast milk. More particularly, one embodiment provides a container for collecting and storing breast milk obtained using a breast pump, comprising: a body, wherein the body has an open end with a lip, a closed end and a cavity between the open end and the closed end for receiving therein the breast milk; a cap; a hinge disposed adjacent the open end of the body for connecting the cap to the body; a sealing mechanism disposed on the cap, wherein the sealing mechanism provides a resealable, watertight seal between the cap and the lip of the body when the cap is placed thereon; and at least one thread disposed at the open end of the body, wherein the thread is configured to provide a screw-on connection between the body and the breast pump.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2005Date of Patent: January 6, 2009Assignee: Capitol Vial Inc.Inventor: Mark Ostrowski
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Publication number: 20080035658Abstract: A container and cap assembly includes a container body and a cap integrally connected to the container body. An annular recess is formed in the lip of the container. The cap includes first and second sealing flanges that form a generally fluid tight seal with an annular lip of the container body.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2006Publication date: February 14, 2008Applicant: CAPITOL VIAL INC.Inventors: Peter Caulfield, Jeffrey H. Steiger, Randall Lecroy
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Publication number: 20080035602Abstract: An apparatus for forming a container generally comprises a first mold part having an injection mold portion and a blow mold portion and a second mold part having a core pin. The core pin is configured to cooperate with the injection mold portion in a first position to define an injection mold cavity for forming a preform and an integral cap. The core pin is also configured to cooperate with the blow mold portion in a second position to define a blow mold cavity for forming a receptacle from the preform. The cap may be closed at the blow mold portion to seal the receptacle. One or more threads may be formed on a neck of the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2006Publication date: February 14, 2008Applicant: CAPITOL VIAL INC.Inventors: Michael Gooden, Randall Lecroy
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Publication number: 20070208274Abstract: A sample collection system includes a vial and a collection stick. The collection stick includes an elongated handle portion and an absorbent head portion detachably connected to the handle portion. The absorbent head portion is configured to absorb and retain the fluid sample therein prior to insertion of the collection stick within the vial. During the sample collection process, the collection stick is inserted into the vial to express the fluid sample from the absorbent head portion into the vial. The absorbent head portion is retained within the vial in a generally compressed state with the handle portion being detached and removed from the vial.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2006Publication date: September 6, 2007Applicants: CAPITOL VIAL INC., LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA HOLDINGSInventors: Mark Ostrowski, Thomas Aucoin