Patents by Inventor Edward C. Eichhorn

Edward C. Eichhorn 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).

  • Universal holder for blood collecting tubes
    Patent number: 4320769
    Abstract: A holder is provided for use with intravenous needle assemblies and evacuated tubes of various diameters used in conjunction with such assemblies. The holder has a threaded end for attachment of the needle assembly, and a body consisting of a barrel for insertion of evacuated tubes having resilient stoppers. Deformable ribs are provided within the barrel which enable the holder to accommodate tubes of varying sizes. The ribs may be tapered inwardly in the direction of the threaded tip to hold, center and guide the evacuated tubes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1978
    Date of Patent: March 23, 1982
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Edward C. Eichhorn, Edward L. Nugent, Shenoda S. Megahed