Patents by Inventor Brian F. Ahern

Brian F. Ahern 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).

  • Multilayer containers
    Patent number: 9283704
    Abstract: A multilayer evacuated blood collection tube is provided having a first tube layer, and a second tube layer formed on the first tube layer and a closure, the second tube layer being a nanocomposite barrier layer. Such containers include but are not limited to blood collection tubes, evacuated blood collection tubes, centrifuge tubes, culture bottles, and syringe barrels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Brian F. Ahern, Donald J. Carano, Nicholas A. Grippi, Paul R. Soskey, Gregory L. Lusardi
  • MULTILAYER CONTAINERS
    Publication number: 20110123414
    Abstract: A multilayer evacuated blood collection tube is provided having a first tube layer, and a second tube layer formed on the first tube layer and a closure, the second tube layer being a nanocomposite barrier layer. Such containers include but are not limited to blood collection tubes, evacuated blood collection tubes, centrifuge tubes, culture bottles, and syringe barrels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2010
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Applicant: BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Brian F. Ahern, Donald J. Carano, Nicholas A. Grippi, Paul R. Soskey, Gregory L. Lusardi
  • Process for forming multilayer containers
    Patent number: 7803305
    Abstract: A co-injection process is provided for fabricating improved multi-layer containers, including but not limited to blood collection tubes, evacuated blood collection tubes, culture bottles, centrifuges tubes, and syringe barrels. The container includes a tube (10) having a bottom wall (12) and a side wall (14) with an open end (18). The container can be provided with a stopper having an upper portion (22) and a skirt with an outside portion (30), a well (34) and a cavity (36). The tube and stopper assembly can be used for medical purposes including containing a blood sample within an enclosed interior space (40).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2010
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Brian F. Ahern, Nicholas A. Grippi, Paul R. Soskey, Donald J. Carano, Norman J. Hutton, Danielle M. DeSalvo, Gregory L. Lusardi
  • MULTILAYER CONTAINERS
    Publication number: 20090281516
    Abstract: A multilayer evacuated blood collection tube is provided having a first tube layer, and a second tube layer formed on the first tube layer and a closure, the second tube layer being a nanocomposite barrier layer. Such containers include but are not limited to blood collection tubes, evacuated blood collection tubes, centrifuge tubes, culture bottles, and syringe barrels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2008
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Applicant: BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Brian F. Ahern, Nicholas A. Grippi, Paul R. Soskey, Donald J. Carano, Norman J. Hutton, Danielle M. Desalvo, Gregory L. Lusardi
  • Method of making a disposable non-latex tourniquet
    Patent number: 6250047
    Abstract: A method for forming a disposable non-latex tourniquet from a thermoplastic elastomer and an additive comprising slip and anti-block components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2001
    Assignee: Becton Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Brian F. Ahern, Hugh T. Conway, Kenneth R. Powell
  • Disposable non-latex tourniquet
    Patent number: 5653728
    Abstract: A disposable non-latex tourniquet formed from a thermoplastic elastomer and an additive comprising slip and anti-block components. More particularly, the disposable non-latex tourniquet is formed from a metallocene octene based polymer and an additive comprising slip and anti-block components. The disposable non-latex of the present invention substantially minimizes discomfort to the patient and facilitates ease of use in knotting and releasing the tourniquet from the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 5, 1997
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Brian F. Ahern, Hugh T. Conway, Kenneth R. Powell