Patents by Inventor James Ducay

James Ducay 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).

  • Closure and port assembly
    Patent number: 4903855
    Abstract: A port and closure assembly is provided. The port and closure assembly comprises a port including a tubular portion that extends from a base, the tubular portion terminating at an end including an opening. A closure is provided for sealing at least a portion of the end of the port, the port and closure being constructed from materials that create a tack seal when the closure is positioned on the port and the port and closure are sterilized, the tack seal functioning to secure the closure to the port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 1988
    Date of Patent: February 27, 1990
    Assignee: Baxter International Inc.
    Inventors: James Ducay, Josef Schmidt, Hugh Forman
  • Port assembly for a container
    Patent number: 4892222
    Abstract: A port assembly for a container is provided. The port assembly includes an elongated tube extending from an end of a base, the tube defining a tubular bore for receiving a member for accessing the container. The tubular bore includes a membrane for separating the tubular bore into a first portion and second portion, the first portion being closer to the container than the second portion. A resealing injection site is mechanically locked within the second portion of the channel. A method for making the port assembly is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 1988
    Date of Patent: January 9, 1990
    Assignee: Baxter International Inc.
    Inventors: Josef Schmidt, James Ducay, Hugh Forman