Patents by Inventor Janet Ratajczak

Janet Ratajczak 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).

  • Patent number: 5833928
    Abstract: A specimen transporting and processing system having a tubular container with a collar threadedly secured at one end and with a cap applied to the collar. The collar is temporarily locked in place on the container by means of an extending tab which is bound in place by a tape strip adhering to the tab and to the container. When the tape strip is removed or broken, the collar can then be unscrewed and removed from the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 10, 1998
    Assignee: Sage Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Janet Ratajczak, Donald R. Harreld, Joseph Kus, John Posey
  • Patent number: 5431884
    Abstract: A system for transporting and processing a specimen, and an assembly employing that system. The transporting and processing system comprises a tubular container having a filter assembly removably secured within the container by a threaded collar. A cap is applied to the collar, and a spoon is secured to the underside of the cap for collecting a specimen and inserting it within the filter contained within the container. The spoon is shaped to fit within the filter when the cap is applied. In the assembly, the specimen transporting and processing system is utilized along with a separate container having a spoon assembly and cap, but no filter assembly. A stand is provided for retaining both containers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 11, 1995
    Assignee: Sage Products, Inc.
    Inventors: David McDonough, Janet Ratajczak, Lawrence G. Ponsi, John J. Newton
  • Patent number: 5388699
    Abstract: A specimen collection kit particularly for collection and transport of urine specimens. The kit includes a first pouch sealed about its periphery and encapsulating a collection container therewithin. A second pouch is provided, also with a peripheral seal, and encapsulating one or more test vials for specimen testing. The second pouch also includes a resealable seal proximate one edge such that the second pouch can be resealed after opening of the peripheral seal on that edge. The pouches are united along one edge of each pouch, and a perforation is provided at that juncture to permit severing of the two pouches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 14, 1995
    Assignee: Sage Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Janet Ratajczak, Donald R. Harreld, Paul H. Hanifl
  • Patent number: 5312009
    Abstract: A liquid specimen collector for biological fluids. A receptacle is provided for holding fluids, with a cover applied thereon. A sample port is formed in the cover, and a cap is threadedly applied to the port. A removable specimen extractor is installed in the sample port, having a needle for piercing a pierceable end of a specimen vial, and an extraction tube which extends into the receptacle to facilitate withdrawal of any fluid in the receptacle. While the specimen extractor is removable, it is held temporarily in place until its removal is desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 17, 1994
    Assignee: Sage Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Janet Ratajczak, Lawrence G. Ponsi, Paul H. Hanifl
  • Patent number: D457307
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2002
    Assignee: Medela Holding AG
    Inventors: Britta Pukall, Janet Ratajczak, Beat J. Moser
  • Patent number: D459075
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2002
    Assignee: Medela Holding AG
    Inventors: Britta Pukall, Janet Ratajczak, Beat J. Moser