Patents by Inventor Donald J. Carano
Donald J. Carano 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: 9409176Abstract: A collection container for collecting biological fluid specimens having an integral fill-line indicator which corresponds to a desired specimen volume is disclosed. The integral fill-line indicator may comprise a ridge that is raised from the surface of the collection container. The integral fill-line indicator may also be altered by surface modification to impart a distinct visual appearance and/or texture. The collection container may have a single or a plurality of integral fill-line indicators which correspond to a desired specimen volume range. A method of manufacturing a collection container having an integral fill-line indicator is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2007Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Donald J. Carano, Rick Cook, Michael Iskra, C. Mark Newby
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Patent number: 9283704Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 25, 2010Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Brian F. Ahern, Donald J. Carano, Nicholas A. Grippi, Paul R. Soskey, Gregory L. Lusardi
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Publication number: 20110123414Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2010Publication date: May 26, 2011Applicant: BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANYInventors: Brian F. Ahern, Donald J. Carano, Nicholas A. Grippi, Paul R. Soskey, Gregory L. Lusardi
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Patent number: 7803305Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 14, 2002Date of Patent: September 28, 2010Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Brian F. Ahern, Nicholas A. Grippi, Paul R. Soskey, Donald J. Carano, Norman J. Hutton, Danielle M. DeSalvo, Gregory L. Lusardi
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Publication number: 20090281516Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2008Publication date: November 12, 2009Applicant: BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANYInventors: Brian F. Ahern, Nicholas A. Grippi, Paul R. Soskey, Donald J. Carano, Norman J. Hutton, Danielle M. Desalvo, Gregory L. Lusardi
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Publication number: 20080125673Abstract: A collection container for collecting biological fluid specimens having an integral fill-line indicator which corresponds to a desired specimen volume is disclosed. The integral fill-line indicator may comprise a ridge that is raised from the surface of the collection container. The integral fill-line indicator may also be altered by surface modification to impart a distinct visual appearance and/or texture. The collection container may have a single or a plurality of integral fill-line indicators which correspond to a desired specimen volume range. A method of manufacturing a collection container having an integral fill-line indicator is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2007Publication date: May 29, 2008Applicant: BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANYInventors: Donald J. Carano, Rick Cook, Michael Iskra, C. Mark Newby
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Patent number: 6921395Abstract: A container assembly provides for the collection, transporting, and dispensing of a fluid specimen. The container assembly includes a cup-shaped container having an open end for collecting the fluid specimen. A lid is attachable to the container to close the open end thereof. The lid includes an access port for providing communication with the collected fluid specimen through the cover and for permitting extraction of a sample therefrom. A self-sealing closure member is supported by the lid in the access port and seals the access port preventing fluid leakage. The extraction device may be used to extract a sample of the fluid specimen. The extraction device is insertable through the self-sealing closure to permit such extraction. Upon removal of the extraction device, the self-sealing closure recloses the access port.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2002Date of Patent: July 26, 2005Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Donald J. Carano, Raymond T. Wasek
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Patent number: 6837954Abstract: A closure assembly is provided that includes an outer cap with a skirt dimensioned to telescope over the open top end of the tube. An annular shoulder extends inwardly from the top end of the skirt and includes an aperture through which a needle may be directed. A laminated seal is bonded to the bottom surface of the annular shoulder of the outer cap and extends continuously across the aperture in the annular shoulder. A stopper is secured on the bottom surface of the annular seal and is dimensioned for sealing engagement in the open top of the tube. Outer circumferential portions of the bottom surface of the laminated seal between the skirt and the stopper are bonded to the open top end of the tube. The bond between the closure and the laminated seal is stronger than the bond between the tube and the laminated seal. Thus, the closure assembly retains its structural integrity after opening of the tube and can be used to reseal the tube.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2002Date of Patent: January 4, 2005Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventor: Donald J. Carano
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Publication number: 20030036742Abstract: A container assembly provides for the collection, transporting, and dispensing of a fluid specimen. The container assembly includes a cup-shaped container having an open end for collecting the fluid specimen. A lid is attachable to the container to close the open end thereof. The lid includes an access port for providing communication with the collected fluid specimen through the cover and for permitting extraction of a sample therefrom. A self-sealing closure member is supported by the lid in the access port and seals the access port preventing fluid leakage. The extraction device may be used to extract a sample of the fluid specimen. The extraction device is insertable through the self-sealing closure to permit such extraction. Upon removal of the extraction device, the self-sealing closure recloses the access port.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2002Publication date: February 20, 2003Applicant: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Donald J. Carano, Raymond T. Wasek
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Publication number: 20020079284Abstract: A closure assembly is provided that includes an outer cap with a skirt dimensioned to telescope over the open top end of the tube. An annular shoulder extends inwardly from the top end of the skirt and includes an aperture through which a needle may be directed. A laminated seal is bonded to the bottom surface of the annular shoulder of the outer cap and extends continuously across the aperture in the annular shoulder. A stopper is secured on the bottom surface of the annular seal and is dimensioned for sealing engagement in the open top of the tube. Outer circumferential portions of the bottom surface of the laminated seal between the skirt and the stopper are bonded to the open top end of the tube. The bond between the closure and the laminated seal is stronger than the bond between the tube and the laminated seal. Thus, the closure assembly retains its structural integrity after opening of the tube and can be used to reseal the tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2002Publication date: June 27, 2002Applicant: Becton Dickinson and CompanyInventor: Donald J. Carano
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Patent number: 6382441Abstract: A closure assembly is provided that includes an outer cap with a skirt dimensioned to telescope over the open top end of the tube. An annular shoulder extends inwardly from the top end of the skirt and includes an aperture through which a needle may be directed. A laminated seal is bonded to the bottom surface of the annular shoulder of the outer cap and extends continuously across the aperture in the annular shoulder. A stopper is secured on the bottom surface of the annular seal and is dimensioned for sealing engagement in the open top of the tube. Outer circumferential portions of the bottom surface of the laminated seal between the skirt and the stopper are bonded to the open top end of the tube. The bond between the closure and the laminated seal is stronger than the bond between the tube and the laminated seal. Thus, the closure assembly retains its structural integrity after opening of the tube and can be used to reseal the tube.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2000Date of Patent: May 7, 2002Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventor: Donald J. Carano
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Patent number: 6179787Abstract: The present invention is a collection container assembly comprising a container having a removable rounded bottom end and wherein the external dimensions of the container are substantially the same as a standard-sized blood collection tube but with a reduced internal volume.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 1997Date of Patent: January 30, 2001Assignee: Becton Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Karin E. Kelly, Donald J. Carano, Gary R. Henniger