Patents by Inventor Jeffrey H. Steiger

Jeffrey H. Steiger 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: 8470230
    Abstract: A container and cap assembly includes a container body and a cap integrally connected to the container body. An annular recess is formed in the lip of the container. The cap includes first and second sealing flanges that form a generally fluid tight seal with an annular lip of the container body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Capitol Vial Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Caulfield, Jeffrey H. Steiger, Randall C. Lecroy
  • Patent number: 8322565
    Abstract: A container and cap assembly includes a container body and a cap integrally connected to the container body. An annular recess is formed in the lip of the container. The cap includes first and second sealing flanges that form a generally fluid tight seal with an annular lip of the container body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Capitol Vial Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Caulfield, Jeffrey H. Steiger, Randall C. Lecroy
  • Publication number: 20120055946
    Abstract: A container and cap assembly includes a container body and a cap integrally connected to the container body. An annular recess is formed in the lip of the container. The cap includes first and second sealing flanges that form a generally fluid tight seal with an annular lip of the container body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2011
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Applicant: CAPITOL VIAL INC.
    Inventors: Peter Caulfield, Jeffrey H. Steiger, Randall Lecroy
  • Publication number: 20120055947
    Abstract: A container and cap assembly includes a container body and a cap integrally connected to the container body. An annular recess is formed in the lip of the container. The cap includes first and second sealing flanges that form a generally fluid tight seal with an annular lip of the container body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2011
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Applicant: CAPITOL VIAL INC.
    Inventors: Peter Caulfield, Jeffrey H. Steiger, Randall C. Lecroy
  • Patent number: 8083094
    Abstract: A container and cap assembly includes a container body and a cap integrally connected to the container body. An annular recess is formed in the lip of the container. The cap includes first and second sealing flanges that form a generally fluid tight seal with an annular lip of the container body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignee: Capitol Vial Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Caulfield, Jeffrey H. Steiger, Randall Lecroy
  • Publication number: 20110089187
    Abstract: A shatterproof container and cap assembly includes a container body defining a cavity and being formed from polypropylene impact copolymer, and a cap integrally connected to the container body. A single annular recess is formed in a lip at an open end of the container body. The cap includes first and second sealing flanges that form a generally fluid tight seal with the open end of the container body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2010
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Applicant: CAPITOL VIAL INC.
    Inventors: Jeffrey H. Steiger, James J. Lessley, Randall C. Lecroy, Michael Lee Pillen
  • Patent number: 7854895
    Abstract: A fluid sample collection system includes a vial, a plunger and a fluid sample collection device having an absorbent for absorbing and retaining a fluid sample therein. The plunger includes an elongated handle portion and a plunger head portion detachably connected to the handle portion. The plunger also includes a splash guard supported on the handle portion. During the sample collection process, the saturated absorbent from the sample collection device is placed into the vial and the plunger is then advanced toward a closed end of the vial to express the fluid sample from the absorbent. The plunger head portion is retained within the vial with the absorbent in a generally compressed state and the handle portion is detached and removed from the vial.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2010
    Assignee: Capitol Vial Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Joseph Gallagher, Jeffrey H. Steiger, Robert Hanne
  • Patent number: 7850922
    Abstract: A fluid sample collection system includes a vial, a plunger and a fluid sample collection device having an absorbent for absorbing and retaining a fluid sample therein. The plunger includes an elongated handle portion and a plunger head portion detachably connected to the handle portion. The plunger also includes a splash guard supported on the handle portion. During the sample collection process, the saturated absorbent from the sample collection device is placed into the vial and the plunger is then advanced toward a closed end of the vial to express the fluid sample from the absorbent. The plunger head portion is retained within the vial with the absorbent in a generally compressed state and the handle portion is detached and removed from the vial.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: Capitol Vial Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Joseph Gallagher, Jeffrey H. Steiger, Robert Hanne
  • Publication number: 20090209044
    Abstract: A fluid sample collection system includes a vial, a plunger and a fluid sample collection device having an absorbent for absorbing and retaining a fluid sample therein. The plunger includes an elongated handle portion and a plunger head portion detachably connected to the handle portion. The plunger also includes a splash guard supported on the handle portion. During the sample collection process, the saturated absorbent from the sample collection device is placed into the vial and the plunger is then advanced toward a closed end of the vial to express the fluid sample from the absorbent. The plunger head portion is retained within the vial with the absorbent in a generally compressed state and the handle portion is detached and removed from the vial.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2009
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Applicant: Capitol Vial Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Joseph Gallagher, Jeffrey H. Steiger, Robert Hanne
  • Publication number: 20090202393
    Abstract: A fluid sample collection system includes a vial, a plunger and a fluid sample collection device having an absorbent for absorbing and retaining a fluid sample therein. The plunger includes an elongated handle portion and a plunger head portion detachably connected to the handle portion. The plunger also includes a splash guard supported on the handle portion. During the sample collection process, the saturated absorbent from the sample collection device is placed into the vial and the plunger is then advanced toward a closed end of the vial to express the fluid sample from the absorbent. The plunger head portion is retained within the vial with the absorbent in a generally compressed state and the handle portion is detached and removed from the vial.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2008
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Applicant: CAPITOL VIAL INC.
    Inventors: Timothy Joseph Gallagher, Jeffrey H. Steiger, Robert Hanne
  • Publication number: 20080035658
    Abstract: A container and cap assembly includes a container body and a cap integrally connected to the container body. An annular recess is formed in the lip of the container. The cap includes first and second sealing flanges that form a generally fluid tight seal with an annular lip of the container body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2006
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Applicant: CAPITOL VIAL INC.
    Inventors: Peter Caulfield, Jeffrey H. Steiger, Randall Lecroy