Patents by Inventor Girish Parmar
Girish Parmar 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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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: 9962704Abstract: A specimen collection container includes inner and outer tubes. The inner tube includes a bottom end, a top end, and a sidewall extending therebetween defining an interior. The sidewall includes an inner surface and an outer surface having at least one annular protrusion extending therefrom. The inner tube includes at least one funnel portion adjacent the top end for directing a specimen into the inner tube interior, and an annular ring disposed about a portion of the outer surface of the sidewall adjacent the top end. The outer tube includes a bottom end, a top end, and a sidewall extending therebetween, the sidewall having an outer surface and an inner surface defining an annular recess adapted to receive a portion of the annular protrusion therein. The inner tube is disposed within the outer tube and a portion of the top end of the outer tube abuts the annular ring.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2016Date of Patent: May 8, 2018Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Benjamin R. Bartfeld, Robert G. Ellis, Robert S. Golabek, Jr., Nancy Dubrowny, Girish Parmar, Paul Holmes, Alex Blekher, Michael Delk
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Patent number: 9724690Abstract: Disclosed is a fluid collection device wherein multiple, individual samples of fluid can be collected simultaneously. The device includes a chamber and an adapter which substantially and simultaneously distributes the blood to individual chambers with chamber specific additives. Also included is a system for using the blood collection device, preferably within a diagnostic testing laboratory.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2007Date of Patent: August 8, 2017Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Gary D. Fletcher, Sol F. Green, Myriam Lopez, Robert J. Losada, Dimitrios Manoussakis, C. Mark Newby, Girish Parmar, Paul R. Soskey, Timothy A. Stevens, Yuguang Wu
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Publication number: 20160296931Abstract: A specimen collection container includes inner and outer tubes. The inner tube includes a bottom end, a top end, and a sidewall extending therebetween defining an interior. The sidewall includes an inner surface and an outer surface having at least one annular protrusion extending therefrom. The inner tube includes at least one funnel portion adjacent the top end for directing a specimen into the inner tube interior, and an annular ring disposed about a portion of the outer surface of the sidewall adjacent the top end. The outer tube includes a bottom end, a top end, and a sidewall extending therebetween, the sidewall having an outer surface and an inner surface defining an annular recess adapted to receive a portion of the annular protrusion therein. The inner tube is disposed within the outer tube and a portion of the top end of the outer tube abuts the annular ring.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2016Publication date: October 13, 2016Inventors: Benjamin R. Bartfeld, Robert G. Ellis, Robert S. Golabek, JR., Nancy Dubrowny, Girish Parmar, Paul Holmes, Alex Blekher, Michael Delk
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Patent number: 9399218Abstract: A specimen collection container includes inner and outer tubes. The inner tube includes a bottom end, a top end, and a sidewall extending therebetween defining an interior. The sidewall includes an inner surface and an outer surface having at least one annular protrusion extending therefrom. The inner tube includes at least one funnel portion adjacent the top end for directing a specimen into the inner tube interior, and an annular ring disposed about a portion of the outer surface of the sidewall adjacent the top end. The outer tube includes a bottom end, a top end, and a sidewall extending therebetween, the sidewall having an outer surface and an inner surface defining an annular recess adapted to receive a portion of the annular protrusion therein. The inner tube is disposed within the outer tube and a portion of the top end of the outer tube abuts the annular ring.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2013Date of Patent: July 26, 2016Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Benjamin R. Bartfeld, Robert G. Ellis, Robert S. Golabek, Jr., Nancy Dubrowny, Girish Parmar, Paul Holmes, Alex Blekher, Michael Delk
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Publication number: 20140328734Abstract: A biological sample containment system and method are provided that include a container for storing the biological sample and an indicator affixed to the container for displaying at least one measured characteristics of the container or sample, wherein measurement of the characteristic is commenced by activation of the indicator. In yet another embodiment of the invention, a biological sample containment system and method are provided that include a container for collecting a biological sample and a label affixed to the container, wherein information relating to the biological sample or container is situated on the label and at least a portion of said information is situated on a face of the label that is affixed to the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2014Publication date: November 6, 2014Inventors: Jamieson W. Crawford, Gary D. Fletcher, Robert S. Golabek, JR., Sol F. Green, Myriam Lopez, Dimitrios Manoussakis, C. Mark Newby, Girish Parmar, Paul R. Soskey, Timothy A. Stevens, Yuguang Wu
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Publication number: 20130251605Abstract: A specimen collection container includes inner and outer tubes. The inner tube includes a bottom end, a top end, and a sidewall extending therebetween defining an interior. The sidewall includes an inner surface and an outer surface having at least one annular protrusion extending therefrom. The inner tube includes at least one funnel portion adjacent the top end for directing a specimen into the inner tube interior, and an annular ring disposed about a portion of the outer surface of the sidewall adjacent the top end. The outer tube includes a bottom end, a top end, and a sidewall extending therebetween, the sidewall having an outer surface and an inner surface defining an annular recess adapted to receive a portion of the annular protrusion therein. The inner tube is disposed within the outer tube and a portion of the top end of the outer tube abuts the annular ring.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2013Publication date: September 26, 2013Inventors: Benjamin R. Bartfeld, Robert G. Ellis, Robert S. Golabek, JR., Nancy Dubrowny, Girish Parmar, Paul Holmes, Alex Blekher, Michael Delk
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Patent number: 8460620Abstract: A specimen collection container includes inner and outer tubes. The inner tube includes a bottom end, a top end, and a sidewall extending therebetween defining an interior. The sidewall includes an inner surface and an outer surface having at least one annular protrusion extending therefrom. The inner tube includes at least one funnel portion adjacent the top end for directing a specimen into the inner tube interior, and an annular ring disposed about a portion of the outer surface of the sidewall adjacent the top end. The outer tube includes a bottom end, a top end, and a sidewall extending therebetween, the sidewall having an outer surface and an inner surface defining an annular recess adapted to receive a portion of the annular protrusion therein. The inner tube is disposed within the outer tube and a portion of the top end of the outer tube abuts the annular ring.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2011Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Benjamin R. Bartfeld, Robert G. Ellis, Robert S. Golabek, Jr., Nancy Dubrowny, Girish Parmar, Paul Holmes, Alex Blekher, Michael Delk
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Publication number: 20120141341Abstract: A specimen collection container includes inner and outer tubes. The inner tube includes a bottom end, a top end, and a sidewall extending therebetween defining an interior. The sidewall includes an inner surface and an outer surface having at least one annular protrusion extending therefrom. The inner tube includes at least one funnel portion adjacent the top end for directing a specimen into the inner tube interior, and an annular ring disposed about a portion of the outer surface of the sidewall adjacent the top end. The outer tube includes a bottom end, a top end, and a sidewall extending therebetween, the sidewall having an outer surface and an inner surface defining an annular recess adapted to receive a portion of the annular protrusion therein. The inner tube is disposed within the outer tube and a portion of the top end of the outer tube abuts the annular ring.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2011Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANYInventors: Benjamin R. Bartfeld, Robert G. Ellis, Robert S. Golabek, JR., Nancy Dubrowny, Girish Parmar, Paul Holmes, Alex Blekher, Michael Delk
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Publication number: 20110311416Abstract: 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: January 19, 2011Publication date: December 22, 2011Applicant: BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANYInventors: Ashley Palmer, Kurt Stoeckmann, Craig Owen Russ, Robert S. Ross, Girish Parmar, Craig A. Gelfand
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Publication number: 20100279397Abstract: A biological sample containment system and method are provided that include a container for storing the biological sample and an indicator affixed to the container for displaying at least one measured characteristics of the container or sample, wherein measurement of the characteristic is commenced by activation of the indicator. In another embodiment of the invention, a biological sample containment system and method are provided that include a container for storing the biological sample and a colored scale affixed to the container, wherein the colored scale facilitates identification of at least one characteristic of the biological sample. In yet another embodiment of the invention, a biological sample containment system and method are provided that include a container for collecting a biological sample and a label affixed to the container, wherein information relating to the biological sample or container is situated on the label.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2007Publication date: November 4, 2010Applicant: BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANYInventors: Jamieson W. Crawford, Gary D. Fletcher, Robert S. Golabek, JR., Sol F. Green, Myriam Lopez, Dimitrios Manoussakis, C. Mark Newby, Girish Parmar, Paul R. Soskey, Timothy A. Stevens, Yuguang Wu
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Publication number: 20090130646Abstract: Disclosed is a fluid collection device wherein multiple, individual samples of fluid can be collected simultaneously. The device includes a chamber and an adapter which substantially and simultaneously distributes the blood to individual chambers with chamber specific additives. Also included is a system for using the blood collection device, preferably within a diagnostic testing laboratory.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2007Publication date: May 21, 2009Applicant: BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANYInventors: Gary D. Fletcher, Sol F. Green, Myriam Lopez, Robert J. Losada, Dimitrios Manoussakis, C. Mark Newby, Girish Parmar, Paul R. Soskey, Timothy A. Stevens, Yuguang Wu