Patents by Inventor Shenika E. Felix
Shenika E. Felix 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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Patent number: 10350591Abstract: A mechanical separator for separating a fluid sample into first and second phases is disclosed. The mechanical separator includes a float having a passageway extending between first and second ends thereof with a pierceable head enclosing the first end of the float, a ballast longitudinally moveable with respect to the float, and a bellows extending between a portion of the float and a portion of the ballast. The bellows is adapted for deformation upon longitudinal movement of the float and the ballast, with the bellows isolated from the pierceable head. The float has a first density and the ballast has a second density greater than the first density. The bellows is structured for sealing engagement with a cylindrical wall of a tube, and the pierceable head is structured for application of a puncture tip therethrough. The separation device is suitable for use with a standard medical collection tube.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2017Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Shenika E. Felix, Jamieson W. Crawford, Christopher A. Battles, Jes Tougaard Gram
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Publication number: 20170266662Abstract: A mechanical separator for separating a fluid sample into first and second phases is disclosed. The mechanical separator includes a float having a passageway extending between first and second ends thereof with a pierceable head enclosing the first end of the float, a ballast longitudinally moveable with respect to the float, and a bellows extending between a portion of the float and a portion of the ballast. The bellows is adapted for deformation upon longitudinal movement of the float and the ballast, with the bellows isolated from the pierceable head. The float has a first density and the ballast has a second density greater than the first density. The bellows is structured for sealing engagement with a cylindrical wall of a tube, and the pierceable head is structured for application of a puncture tip therethrough. The separation device is suitable for use with a standard medical collection tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: Shenika E. Felix, Jamieson W. Crawford, Christopher A. Battles, Jes Tougaard Gram
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Patent number: 9700886Abstract: A mechanical separator for separating a fluid sample into first and second phases is disclosed. The mechanical separator includes a float having a passageway extending between first and second ends thereof with a pierceable head enclosing the first end of the float, a ballast longitudinally moveable with respect to the float, and a bellows extending between a portion of the float and a portion of the ballast. The bellows is adapted for deformation upon longitudinal movement of the float and the ballast, with the bellows isolated from the pierceable head. The float has a first density and the ballast has a second density greater than the first density. The bellows is structured for sealing engagement with a cylindrical wall of a tube, and the pierceable head is structured for application of a puncture tip therethrough. The separation device is suitable for use with a standard medical collection tube.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2016Date of Patent: July 11, 2017Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Shenika E. Felix, Jamieson W. Crawford, Christopher A. Battles, Jes Tougaard Gram
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Patent number: 9604217Abstract: A label and labeling system for identifying the volume of a specimen within a specimen collection container are disclosed. The system includes providing a specimen collection container having an open top end, a closed bottom end, and a sidewall extending therebetween forming an interior adapted for receiving a specimen therein. The specimen collection container also includes a label having a label body disposed over at least a portion of the sidewall, in visual alignment with a colored background. At least one of the sidewall of the specimen collection container and the label body have printing disposed thereon having a color that is substantially identical to the colored background against which the specimen collection container will be viewed. At least one of the sidewall of the specimen collection container and the label body may have colorless indicia having a surface enhancement feature for providing visual distinction.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2015Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Ashley Palmer, Robert S. Ross, Paul Holmes, Robert S. Golabek, Jr., Shenika E. Felix, Nancy Dubrowny, Kristine Conley, Christine Bush
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Publication number: 20160367983Abstract: A mechanical separator for separating a fluid sample into first and second phases is disclosed. The mechanical separator includes a float having a passageway extending between first and second ends thereof with a pierceable head enclosing the first end of the float, a ballast longitudinally moveable with respect to the float, and a bellows extending between a portion of the float and a portion of the ballast. The bellows is adapted for deformation upon longitudinal movement of the float and the ballast, with the bellows isolated from the pierceable head. The float has a first density and the ballast has a second density greater than the first density. The bellows is structured for sealing engagement with a cylindrical wall of a tube, and the pierceable head is structured for application of a puncture tip therethrough. The separation device is suitable for use with a standard medical collection tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2016Publication date: December 22, 2016Inventors: Shenika E. Felix, Jamieson W. Crawford, Christopher A. Battles, Jes Tougaard Gram
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Patent number: 9452427Abstract: A mechanical separator for separating a fluid sample into first and second phases is disclosed. The mechanical separator includes a float having a passageway extending between first and second ends thereof with a pierceable head enclosing the first end of the float, a ballast longitudinally moveable with respect to the float, and a bellows extending between a portion of the float and a portion of the ballast. The bellows is adapted for deformation upon longitudinal movement of the float and the ballast, with the bellows isolated from the pierceable head. The float has a first density and the ballast has a second density greater than the first density. The bellows is structured for sealing engagement with a cylindrical wall of a tube, and the pierceable head is structured for application of a puncture tip therethrough. The separation device is suitable for use with a standard medical collection tube.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2012Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Shenika E. Felix, Jamieson W. Crawford, Christopher A. Battles, Jes Tougaard Gram
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Publication number: 20150135813Abstract: A label and labeling system for identifying the volume of a specimen within a specimen collection container are disclosed. The system includes providing a specimen collection container having an open top end, a closed bottom end, and a sidewall extending therebetween forming an interior adapted for receiving a specimen therein. The specimen collection container also includes a label having a label body disposed over at least a portion of the sidewall, in visual alignment with a colored background. At least one of the sidewall of the specimen collection container and the label body have printing disposed thereon having a color that is substantially identical to the colored background against which the specimen collection container will be viewed. At least one of the sidewall of the specimen collection container and the label body may have colorless indicia having a surface enhancement feature for providing visual distinction.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2015Publication date: May 21, 2015Inventors: Ashley Palmer, Robert S. Ross, Paul Holmes, Robert S. Golabek, JR., Shenika E. Felix, Nancy Dubrowny, Kristine Conley, Christine Bush
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Patent number: 8973293Abstract: A label and labeling system for identifying the volume of a specimen within a specimen collection container are disclosed. The system includes providing a specimen collection container having an open top end, a closed bottom end, and a sidewall extending therebetween forming an interior adapted for receiving a specimen therein. The specimen collection container also includes a label having a label body disposed over at least a portion of the sidewall, in visual alignment with a colored background. At least one of the sidewall of the specimen collection container and the label body have printing disposed thereon having a color that is substantially identical to the colored background against which the specimen collection container will be viewed. At least one of the sidewall of the specimen collection container and the label body may have colorless indicia having a surface enhancement feature for providing visual distinction.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2011Date of Patent: March 10, 2015Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Ashley Palmer, Robert S. Ross, Paul Holmes, Robert S. Golabek, Jr., Shenika E. Felix, Nancy Dubrowny, Kristine Conley, Christine Bush
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Patent number: 8394342Abstract: A mechanical separator for separating a fluid sample into first and second phases is disclosed. The mechanical separator includes a float having a passageway extending between first and second ends thereof with a pierceable head enclosing the first end of the float, a ballast longitudinally moveable with respect to the float, and a bellows extending between a portion of the float and a portion of the ballast. The bellows is adapted for deformation upon longitudinal movement of the float and the ballast, with the bellows isolated from the pierceable head. The float has a first density and the ballast has a second density greater than the first density. The bellows is structured for sealing engagement with a cylindrical wall of a tube, and the pierceable head is structured for application of a puncture tip therethrough. The separation device is suitable for use with a standard medical collection tube.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2009Date of Patent: March 12, 2013Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Shenika E. Felix, Jamieson W. Crawford, Christopher A. Battles, Jes Tougaard Gram
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Publication number: 20120210778Abstract: A label and labeling system for identifying the volume of a specimen within a specimen collection container are disclosed. The system includes providing a specimen collection container having an open top end, a closed bottom end, and a sidewall extending therebetween forming an interior adapted for receiving a specimen therein. The specimen collection container also includes a label having a label body disposed over at least a portion of the sidewall, in visual alignment with a colored background. At least one of the sidewall of the specimen collection container and the label body have printing disposed thereon having a color that is substantially identical to the colored background against which the specimen collection container will be viewed. At least one of the sidewall of the specimen collection container and the label body may have colorless indicia having a surface enhancement feature for providing visual distinction.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2011Publication date: August 23, 2012Applicant: BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANYInventors: Ashley Palmer, Robert S. Ross, Paul Holmes, Robert S. Golabek, JR., Shenika E. Felix, Nancy Dubrowny, Kristine Conley, Christine Bush
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Publication number: 20100155319Abstract: A mechanical separator for separating a fluid sample into first and second phases is disclosed. The mechanical separator includes a float having a passageway extending between first and second ends thereof with a pierceable head enclosing the first end of the float, a ballast longitudinally moveable with respect to the float, and a bellows extending between a portion of the float and a portion of the ballast. The bellows is adapted for deformation upon longitudinal movement of the float and the ballast, with the bellows isolated from the pierceable head. The float has a first density and the ballast has a second density greater than the first density. The bellows is structured for sealing engagement with a cylindrical wall of a tube, and the pierceable head is structured for application of a puncture tip therethrough. The separation device is suitable for use with a standard medical collection tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2009Publication date: June 24, 2010Applicant: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Shenika E. Felix, Jamieson W. Crawford, Christopher A. Battles, Jes Tougaard Gram