Patents Assigned to Beckton, Dickinson and Company
  • Patent number: 10561796
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for providing controlled pressure-flow pulses which purge a catheter system with turbulent flow flushing. Accomplishment of such controlled pressure-flow pulses is provided by a variety of inventive devices including a special plunger rod for a conventional syringe, other interactive parts for conventional syringes, an in-line catheter attachable device which automatically generates the controlled pressure-flow pulses and also single pulse, digitally operated devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: Beckton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Michael W. Howlett, James V. Mercer, Amelio Paolucci
  • Patent number: 9656016
    Abstract: A syringe packaging system that includes a packaging member defining a first compartment, a second compartment, and a third compartment that are in gaseous communication theretogether is disclosed. The first compartment is structured to receive a syringe barrel therein, the second compartment is structured to receive a plunger rod therein, and the third compartment is structured to receive an oxygen absorber therein. With the packaging member enclosing the syringe barrel, the plunger rod, and the oxygen absorber, the oxygen absorber is adapted to draw oxygen from within the syringe barrel and to absorb oxygen contained within at least one of the first compartment, the second compartment, and the third compartment of the packaging member. The syringe packaging system of the present disclosure also allows for reduced storage space of a syringe assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: Beckton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Hemanth Amarchinta, Jennifer Vo, Richard Giddes, Christopher Hilliard, Yusuf O. Oni, Gerald Bonczynski
  • Publication number: 20150224497
    Abstract: A sample collection tube is disclosed for collecting a body fluid sample. The tube includes a closure arranged at an open end to close the open end and a partially evacuated inner space. The closure also includes a base portion connected to the sidewall and a cap portion coupled to the base portion, where the cap portion has an elastomeric material that is pierceable from outside of the tube for collecting a sample into the partially evacuated inner space and where the cap portion can be pivotable with respect to the sidewall such as to make the inner space accessible for withdrawing an aliquot of the sample. Alternatively, the cap portion can be separable from the base portion to make the inner space accessible and the base portion can include a self-resealable valve adapted to allow access of a pipetting unit into the inner space when the cap portion is separated and adapted to re-seal after withdrawal of the pipetting unit. Also disclosed is a work cell for handling sample collection tubes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2014
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Applicants: Beckton, Dickinson and Company, Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: Frederic Furrer, Hans-Peter Wahl
  • Patent number: 8962342
    Abstract: Nanoparticles comprising surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) reporter molecules of the formula A-Y and methods of their use are disclosed, wherein A is selected from the group consisting of: wherein X1 is CR4 or N; and Y is selected from the group consisting of:
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Beckton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Joseph Thomas, Rajendra R. Bhat, W. Shannon Dillmore, Douglas B. Sherman
  • Publication number: 20140141435
    Abstract: Methods for predicting the development of sepsis in a subject at risk for developing sepsis are provided. In one method, features in a biomarker profile of the subject are evaluated. The subject is likely to develop sepsis if these features satisfy a particular value set. Methods for predicting the development of a stage of sepsis in a subject at risk for developing a stage of sepsis are provided. In one method, a plurality of features in a biomarker profile of the subject is evaluated. The subject is likely to have the stage of sepsis if these feature values satisfy a particular value set. Methods of diagnosing sepsis in a subject are provided. In one such method, a plurality of features in a biomarker profile of the subject is evaluated. The subject is likely to develop sepsis when the plurality of features satisfies a particular value set.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2013
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: Beckton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: James A. Garrett, Sha-Sha Wang, Keith Thornton, Richard L. Moore, William Keating, William A. Nussbaumer, Craig C. Whiteford
  • Patent number: 8600142
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention provide methods and systems for optimally staining biological samples for analysis. In one embodiment, images of a sample are recorded before and after the application of a staining reagent and a decolorization reagent. A difference image is then generated based at least in part on a comparison of the images of the sample recorded before and after the application of the staining and decolorization reagents. Application parameters of the staining and decolorization reagents are then corrected based at least in part on the difference image such that the reagents may be optimally reapplied to generate a final image of the sample that may enable a user to better differentiate at least one target of interest in the sample. In one example, embodiments of the present invention allow for the generation of images that show only Gram-positive bacteria or only Gram-negative bacteria.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Beckton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventor: Klaus W. Berndt
  • Patent number: 7604613
    Abstract: A medical device for delivering a medicament to a patient. The device includes a syringe barrel with a plunger having a hollow front end and a stopper positioned over the plunger front end to seal the plunger front end. The stopper is movably inserted in the barrel to expel medicament in the barrel. A needle cannula is fixed to a needle cannula hub and is movable between an initial position in which the forward tip of the needle cannula is exposed and a retracted position in which the forward tip is contained within the medical device. A plug seal releasably secures the needle cannula hub to an end of the barrel, and a hub adapter secures the plug seal to the barrel end. A cutter positioned on the plunger pierces the stopper when the stopper is pressed against the plug seal to open the hollow front end of the plunger. The plunger also engages the plug seal to allow the needle cannula hub to move, via an urging member, to the retracted position through the front end of the plunger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2009
    Assignee: Beckton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Jamie Crawford, Frank Francavilla, Roger Groskopf
  • Publication number: 20080014657
    Abstract: Devices, kits, and methods are provided for analyzing a sample for the presence or amount of a bacterium in a sample, and for determining whether or not conditions present while practicing the invention allow for accurate test results. Specifically, the invention provides devices, kits, and methods for analyzing a sample for the presence or amount of a bacterial carbohydrate, while using an analog of the bacterial carbohydrate as a control reagent. In certain embodiments, the invention may provide for analyzing a sample for the presence or amount of a Group A Streptococcus (GAS) bacterium, by determining the presence or amount of ?-N-Acetyl-D-Glucosamine attached to a poly-rhamnose backbone, a bacterial carbohydrate found in GAS, in the sample, and by using Albumin, Bovine, p-Aminophenyl N-Acetyl B-D Glucosaminide, an analog to ?-N-Acetyl-D-Glucosamine as a control reagent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2006
    Publication date: January 17, 2008
    Applicant: BECKTON DICKINSON AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Stephen J. Lovell, Kenneth A. Kopher
  • Patent number: 5938675
    Abstract: A surgical scalpel has a retractable sleeve. An elongated handle with a contoured grip portion is releasably attached to a blade holder securing a surgical blade. The blade holder is secured to the handle by a hook and groove assembly and a male to female connection. The sleeve slides between an extended position and a retracted position on the handle and blade holder. The extended position of the sleeve covers the blade thereby protecting operating room personnel. An arch on the sleeve contacts the hook and disengages the hook out of the groove to facilitate removal of the blade holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1999
    Assignee: Beckton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventor: Noel Gharibian
  • Patent number: 4739881
    Abstract: A quick open syringe for use in testing an ethylene oxide sterilizer comprises a vented hollow container for receiving and holding a test unit therein. A lid with a handle covers an opening to the container and the container itself is formed with a piercing point. The quick open syringe and enclosed test unit can be positioned in a sterilizable peel pouch. After completion of a sterilization cycle, the container and lid handle may be grasped to remove the lid from the container and puncture the peel pouch with the point to enable removal of the test unit from the quick open syringe and the pouch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 1986
    Date of Patent: April 26, 1988
    Assignee: Beckton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventor: Loran H. Bruso