Patents by Inventor Craig Owen Russ
Craig Owen Russ has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20230234066Abstract: A closure and a container assembly are disclosed. The closure includes a first visual identifier and a second visual identifier, wherein the second visual identifier is different from the first visual identifier. The first visual identifier may be a first color, and the second visual identifier may be a second color. At least one of the first and/or second visual identifier may include a fluorescent compound having a characteristic fluorescent spectra. The first visual identifier and the second visual identifier may be provided on the annular skirt of the closure. The fluorescent compound may be provided on at least one of the closure and the container assembly and can be used to facilitate automated visualization of the fluorescent compound under fluorescence excitation light.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2023Publication date: July 27, 2023Inventors: Ashley Palmer, Kurt Stoeckmann, Craig Owen Russ, Robert S. Ross, Girish Parmar, Craig A. Gelfand
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Patent number: 11642676Abstract: A closure and a container assembly are disclosed. The closure includes a first visual identifier and a second visual identifier, wherein the second visual identifier is different from the first visual identifier. The first visual identifier may be a first color, and the second visual identifier may be a second color. At least one of the first and/or second visual identifier may include a fluorescent compound having a characteristic fluorescent spectra. The first visual identifier and the second visual identifier may be provided on the annular skirt of the closure. The fluorescent compound may be provided on at least one of the closure and the container assembly and can be used to facilitate automated visualization of the fluorescent compound under fluorescence excitation light.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2018Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Ashley Palmer, Kurt Stoeckmann, Craig Owen Russ, Robert S. Ross, Girish Parmar, Craig A. Gelfand
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Patent number: 11395613Abstract: A specimen collection assembly including a flow control member for adjustably altering a flow path is disclosed. In one configuration, the flow control member defines a regulation channel in fluid communication with a lumen of a cannula, wherein the flow control member is configured to adjustably alter an effective flow distance between the lumen of the cannula and an interior of an evacuated collection container. In another configuration, the flow control member is positioned to vary an effective cross-sectional area of at least one of an inlet port and an outlet port adapted to be in fluid communication with the lumen and the evacuated collection container.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2020Date of Patent: July 26, 2022Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Jamieson W. Crawford, Craig Owen Russ, Bradley M. Wilkinson
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Patent number: 10888262Abstract: A regulator for in-line modulation of the flow rate of fluid during blood collection includes a fluid transfer device for transferring fluid from a patient to a collection device. The fluid transfer device comprises a fluid passageway defined by a tubular sidewall and a flexible member associated with a portion of the tubular sidewall. The flexible member is configured for movement with respect to the fluid passageway upon exposure of the fluid transfer device to a differential pressure during a blood collection procedure to prevent collapse of a patients blood vessel. The flexible member of the regulator can be a frame surrounding a flexible diaphragm. Alternatively, the flexible member can include a flexible material integrally formed within the tubular sidewall of the pressure regulator.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2013Date of Patent: January 12, 2021Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Craig Owen Russ, Neville Yu Leng Chia, Jamieson W. Crawford, Kenneth James Smith, Bradley M. Wilkinson
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Publication number: 20200229745Abstract: A specimen collection assembly including a flow control member for adjustably altering a flow path is disclosed. In one configuration, the flow control member defines a regulation channel in fluid communication with a lumen of a cannula, wherein the flow control member is configured to adjustably alter an effective flow distance between the lumen of the cannula and an interior of an evacuated collection container. In another configuration, the flow control member is positioned to vary an effective cross-sectional area of at least one of an inlet port and an outlet port adapted to be in fluid communication with the lumen and the evacuated collection container.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2020Publication date: July 23, 2020Inventors: Jamieson W. Crawford, Craig Owen Russ, Bradley M. Wilkinson
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Patent number: 10646149Abstract: A specimen collection assembly (100) including a flow control member (106) for adjustably altering a flow path is disclosed. In one configuration, the flow control member (106) defines a regulation channel (166) in fluid communication with a lumen of a cannula (112), wherein the flow control member (106) is configured to adjustably alter an effective flow distance between the lumen of the cannula (112) and an interior of an evacuated collection container. In another configuration, the flow control member (106) is positioned to vary an effective cross-sectional area of at least one of an inlet port (346) and an outlet port (350) adapted to be in fluid communication with the lumen and the evacuated collection container.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2013Date of Patent: May 12, 2020Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Jamieson W. Crawford, Craig Owen Russ, Bradley M. Wilkinson
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Patent number: 10501235Abstract: A biological sample containment system and a label for a container that includes a first layer having a first readable information portion and a second layer removably attached to the first layer, the second layer having a second readable information portion, is disclosed. In one embodiment, the first layer and the second layer of the label are both formed of a thermosensitive material. In one embodiment, at least a part of the first readable information portion is identical to at least a part of the second readable information portion. The label of the present disclosure allows a portion of the label having readable information to be removed and adhered to a patient record, for example, while a portion of the label having identical readable information remains on the container.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2015Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Eric John Provencher, Craig Owen Russ, Bo Yon Lillian Yoo
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Patent number: 10478379Abstract: A biological sample containment system that includes a biological specimen collection container for collecting a biological sample and a label for the container is disclosed. In one embodiment, the label includes a first or front side and a second or rear side having a readable information portion. The label is affixable to the container by the second side and with the label affixed to the container, the readable information portion on the second side is readable through a portion of the container. By including readable information on the second or rear side of the label, the amount of readable information that can be included on the label is increased by using the previously unused rear side of the label.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2015Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Eric John Provencher, Craig Owen Russ, Bo Yon Lillian Yoo, Jamieson W. Crawford
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Publication number: 20190300244Abstract: A closure having enhanced oxygen barrier capabilities includes a cap body formed from a first material, the cap body defining a cavity therethrough, a stopper formed from a second material, the second material being different than the first material and disposed within the cavity, and a barrier layer formed from a third material, the third material being different than at least the second material and associated with at least one of the cap body and the stopper. A container assembly including a closure and a method of forming the closure is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2019Publication date: October 3, 2019Inventors: Jean-Pierre R. Karam, Judith A. Reichenbach, Craig Owen Russ, Bradley M. Wilkinson
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Publication number: 20190282150Abstract: A regulator for modulation of the flow rate of blood out of a patient's blood vessel during blood collection is disclosed. The regulator includes a housing having a housing inlet, a housing outlet, and a wall defining a housing interior. At least a portion of the wall includes a flexible member. A valve is associated with the flexible member and is in communication with the housing interior. The regulator is designed so that upon an application of a differential pressure within the housing interior, the flexible member and/or valve automatically move with respect to either the housing inlet or housing outlet to modulate a flow of blood moving through the housing. A manual over-ride device can be provided to enable a user to over-ride the automatic regulation and manually regulate the flow of blood through the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2019Publication date: September 19, 2019Inventors: Craig Owen Russ, Neville Yu Leng Chia, Jamieson W. Crawford, Kenneth James Smith, Bradley M. Wilkinson
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Patent number: 10370156Abstract: A closure having enhanced oxygen barrier capabilities includes a cap body formed from a first material, the cap body defining a cavity therethrough, a stopper formed from a second material, the second material being different than the first material and disposed within the cavity, and a barrier layer formed from a third material, the third material being different than at least the second material and associated with at least one of the cap body and the stopper. A container assembly including a closure and a method of forming the closure is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2014Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Jean-Pierre R. Karam, Judith A. Reichenbach, Craig Owen Russ, Bradley M. Wilkinson
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Patent number: 10357192Abstract: A regulator for modulation of the flow rate of blood out of a patients blood vessel during blood collection is disclosed. The regulator includes a housing having a housing inlet, a housing outlet, and a wall defining a housing interior. At least a portion of the wall includes a flexible member. A valve is associated with the flexible member and is in communication with the housing interior. The regulator is designed so that upon an application of a differential pressure within the housing interior, the flexible member and/or valve automatically move with respect to either the housing inlet or housing outlet to modulate a flow of blood moving through the housing. A manual over-ride device can be provided to enable a user to over-ride the automatic regulation and manually regulate the flow of blood through the housing.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2013Date of Patent: July 23, 2019Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Craig Owen Russ, Neville Yu Leng Chia, Jamieson W. Crawford, Kenneth James Smith, Bradley M. Wilkinson
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Publication number: 20190030540Abstract: A closure and a container assembly are disclosed. The closure includes a first visual identifier and a second visual identifier, wherein the second visual identifier is different from the first visual identifier. The first visual identifier may be a first color, and the second visual identifier may be a second color. At least one of the first and/or second visual identifier may include a fluorescent compound having a characteristic fluorescent spectra. The first visual identifier and the second visual identifier may be provided on the annular skirt of the closure. The fluorescent compound may be provided on at least one of the closure and the container assembly and can be used to facilitate automated visualization of the fluorescent compound under fluorescence excitation light.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2018Publication date: January 31, 2019Inventors: Ashley Palmer, Kurt Stoeckmann, Craig Owen Russ, Robert S. Ross, Girish Parmar, Craig A. Gelfand
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Patent number: 10105706Abstract: A closure and a container assembly are disclosed. The closure includes a first visual identifier and a second visual identifier, wherein the second visual identifier is different from the first visual identifier. The first visual identifier may be a first color, and the second visual identifier may be a second color. At least one of the first and/or second visual identifier may include a fluorescent compound having a characteristic fluorescent spectra. The first visual identifier and the second visual identifier may be provided on the annular skirt of the closure. The fluorescent compound may be provided on at least one of the closure and the container assembly and can be used to facilitate automated visualization of the fluorescent compound under fluorescence excitation light.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2011Date of Patent: October 23, 2018Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Ashley Palmer, Kurt Stoeckmann, Craig Owen Russ, Robert S. Ross, Girish Parmar, Craig A. Gelfand
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Patent number: 10064574Abstract: A flow regulator for a blood collection assembly includes a housing having an inlet and an outlet, which defines an interior space between the inlet and the outlet. A membrane having a first surface and a second surface is disposed at least partially within the interior space. The membrane has a first position where a flow path between the inlet and the outlet is substantially open, and a second position where the flow path between the inlet and the outlet is at least partially restricted. The membrane is configured to move between the first and second positions in response to a pressure differential acting on the membrane.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2013Date of Patent: September 4, 2018Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Patrick Downie, Jamieson W. Crawford, Craig Owen Russ
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Publication number: 20170027491Abstract: A flow regulator for a blood collection assembly includes a housing having an inlet and an outlet, which defines an interior space between the inlet and the outlet. A membrane having a first surface and a second surface is disposed at least partially within the interior space. The membrane has a first position where a flow path between the inlet and the outlet is substantially open, and a second position where the flow path between the inlet and the outlet is at least partially restricted. The membrane is configured to move between the first and second positions in response to a pressure differential acting on the membrane.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2016Publication date: February 2, 2017Inventors: Patrick Downie, Jamieson W. Crawford, Craig Owen Russ
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Publication number: 20160089071Abstract: A specimen collection assembly (100) including a flow control member (106) for adjustably altering a flow path is disclosed. In one configuration, the flow control member (106) defines a regulation channel (166) in fluid communication with a lumen of a cannula (112), wherein the flow control member (106) is configured to adjustably alter an effective flow distance between the lumen of the cannula (112) and an interior of an evacuated collection container. In another configuration, the flow control member (106) is positioned to vary an effective cross-sectional area of at least one of an inlet port (346) and an outlet port (350) adapted to be in fluid communication with the lumen and the evacuated collection container.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2013Publication date: March 31, 2016Inventors: Jamieson W. Crawford, Craig Owen Russ, Bradley M. Wilkinson
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Publication number: 20160089070Abstract: A regulator for in-line modulation of the flow rate of fluid during blood collection includes a fluid transfer device for transferring fluid from a patient to a collection device. The fluid transfer device comprises a fluid passageway defined by a tubular sidewall and a flexible member associated with a portion of the tubular sidewall. The flexible member is configured for movement with respect to the fluid passageway upon exposure of the fluid transfer device to a differential pressure during a blood collection procedure to prevent collapse of a patients blood vessel. The flexible member of the regulator can be a frame surrounding a flexible diaphragm. Alternatively, the flexible member can include a flexible material integrally formed within the tubular sidewall of the pressure regulator.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2013Publication date: March 31, 2016Inventors: Craig Owen Russ, Neville Yu Leng Chia, Jamieson W. Crawford, Kenneth James Smith, Bradley M. Wilkinson
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Publication number: 20160081606Abstract: A regulator for modulation of the flow rate of blood out of a patients blood vessel during blood collection is disclosed. The regulator includes a housing having a housing inlet, a housing outlet, and a wall defining a housing interior. At least a portion of the wall includes a flexible member. A valve is associated with the flexible member and is in communication with the housing interior. The regulator is designed so that upon an application of a differential pressure within the housing interior, the flexible member and/or valve automatically move with respect to either the housing inlet or housing outlet to modulate a flow of blood moving through the housing. A manual over-ride device can be provided to enable a user to over-ride the automatic regulation and manually regulate the flow of blood through the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2013Publication date: March 24, 2016Inventors: Craig Owen Russ, Neville Yu Leng Chia, Jamieson W. Crawford, Kenneth James Smith, Bradley M. Wilkinson
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Publication number: 20160039578Abstract: A closure having enhanced oxygen barrier capabilities includes a cap body formed from a first material, the cap body defining a cavity therethrough, a stopper formed from a second material, the second material being different than the first material and disposed within the cavity, and a barrier layer formed from a third material, the third material being different than at least the second material and associated with at least one of the cap body and the stopper. A container assembly including a closure and a method of forming the closure is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2014Publication date: February 11, 2016Inventors: Jean-Pierre R. Karam, Judith A. Reichenbach, Craig Owen Russ, Bradley M. Wilkinson