Patents by Inventor James E. Vogel

James E. Vogel 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).

  • Blow fill sealed container with twist off top operated by overcap and method of forming the same
    Patent number: 7188750
    Abstract: A container assembly includes a container body having a port or aperture adapted for use with a luer end of a needleless syringe. The aperture is sealed to a closure top by a first frangible seal. An overcap has a cap base sealed to the container body and an upper cap connected to the cap base by a second frangible seal, providing a sterile barrier surrounding the first frangible seal. The second frangible seal is broken by depressing the upper cap toward the container body. Alternatively, the second frangible seal is a removable tear strip broken by tugging on the tear strip. The upper cap includes a detent portion frictionally securing the upper cap to the closure top when the upper cap is depressed toward the container body. The upper cap and secured closure top are removed from container body by twisting the upper cap to break the first frangible seal and open the port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2007
    Assignee: Hospira, Inc.
    Inventors: James E. Vogel, Jeffery Setesak, Gregory G. Pieper
  • Pipe clamp
    Patent number: 6634607
    Abstract: A clamp for sealing a lap joint is disclosed. The clamp includes a band having a main body and bolts mounting flanges located at opposite ends of the main body. A sealing bar is mounted between the bolt mounting flanges of the band. The sealing bar includes a pre-formed step for assisting in sealing the lap joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2003
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: James E. Vogel, John L Belisle, Wayne M. Wagner
  • Pipe clamp
    Publication number: 20030052236
    Abstract: A clamp for sealing a lap joint is disclosed. The clamp includes a band having a main body and bolts mounting flanges located at opposite ends of the main body. A sealing bar is mounted between the bolt mounting flanges of the band. The sealing bar includes a pre-formed step for assisting in sealing the lap joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2001
    Publication date: March 20, 2003
    Applicant: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: James E. Vogel, John L.. Belisle, Wayne M. Wagner