Patents by Inventor Joe A. Miller

Joe A. Miller 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).

  • Publication number: 20100057264
    Abstract: A method of controlling the compounding of a prescribed admixture, the method performed by a computer under control of a computer program, the method including: inputting the prescribed admixture; determining if a concentration of the prescribed admixture is within an allowed range; and if the concentration is within the allowed range, choosing which of at least two of the following compounding setups to employ (i) a high and a low flow compounding setup for the prescribed admixture, (ii) a low flow compounding setup for the prescribed admixture, and (iii) a high flow compounding setup for the prescribed admixture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2009
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Applicant: BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Joseph J. Kircher, Ronald W. Czarny, Robert E. Lewis, Diane M. Nitzki-George, Joe A. Miller
  • Patent number: 7620479
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling the compounding of pharmaceutical parenteral admixtures is disclosed. The apparatus preferably comprises a computer that contains a memory for storing instructions for operating the apparatus and for controlling compounders that prepare a prescription admixture, with the memory including data relating to a plurality of the pharmaceutical components that may be transferred to prepare the prescription admixture, and data concerning the operating characteristics of the compounders that the apparatus is adapted to control. The apparatus determines the order of admixing by general rules of admixing and by categorized compatibility groups of components, so that the number of rinses that must be done are minimized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Assignee: Baxter International Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph J. Kircher, Ronald W. Czarny, Robert E. Lewis, Diane M. Nitzki-George, Joe A. Miller
  • Patent number: 6975924
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling the compounding of pharmaceutical parenteral admixtures is disclosed. The apparatus preferably comprises a computer that contains a memory for storing instructions for operating the apparatus and for controlling compounders that prepare a prescription admixture, with the memory including data relating to a plurality of the pharmaceutical components that may be transferred to prepare the prescription admixture, and data concerning the operating characteristics of the compounders that the apparatus is adapted to control. The apparatus determines the order of admixing by general rules of admixing and by categorized compatibility groups of components, so that the number of rinses that must be done are minimized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2005
    Assignee: Baxter International Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph J. Kircher, Ronald W. Czarny, Robert E. Lewis, Diane M. Nitzki-George, Joe A. Miller
  • Patent number: 4105730
    Abstract: A method of making a thin-walled tubular container. The container defines a head portion with access means to the contents of the container, and a tail portion defining a sealed line in the tail portion, joining sides of the container into a sealed end with a flat plastic piece being formed integral with the sealed line and extending away therefrom. In accordance with this invention, a pair of spaced rod members are formed as an integral part of the flat, plastic piece, the rod members extending transversely of the longitudinal axis of the container. The flat plastic piece also defines a portion thereof between the rod members which is thinner than any remainder of the plastic piece spaced from the rod members. Accordingly, the rod members and intermediate portion therebetween provide an improved and stronger tail seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 1976
    Date of Patent: August 8, 1978
    Assignee: Baxter Travenol Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank Cammarata, III, Joe A. Miller, Jerry D. Martin
  • Patent number: 4100953
    Abstract: A flexible, collapsible container defining a relatively rigid shoulder and neck portion at one end and a relatively rigid base at the other end, and having a flexible tubular wall between the shoulder and the base, utilizes first and second pairs of oppositely-disposed gusset portions defined in the flexible walls and positioned respectively adjacent the shoulder and the base. The gussets are adapted to fold outwardly from the shoulder and base as the container collapses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1976
    Date of Patent: July 18, 1978
    Assignee: Baxter Travenol Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventor: Joe A. Miller
  • Patent number: 4090541
    Abstract: A flexible, collapsible container having walls essentially 0.01 to 0.03 inch thick and defining relatively thin lines of folding weakness in the container to facilitate flat collapse. The thickness of the lines of folding weakness is less than that of the surrounding walls. The cross-sections of the lines of folding weakness define arcs, the outer surfaces of which have a circumferential length which is 40 to 60 percent greater than the direct width of the lines of folding weakness. Preferably, the container is made of a relatively stiff polyolefin plastic such as polyethylene, polypropylene, or copolymers thereof of similar stiffness, particularly biaxially oriented materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 1976
    Date of Patent: May 23, 1978
    Assignee: Baxter Travenol Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank Cammarata, III, Joe A. Miller, Philip G. Ralston, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4088166
    Abstract: A molded collapsible solution container which may be made from a tubular, plastic parison, defines the body portion having an integral neck portion and shoulder portion at one end thereof and is sealed at its end opposite the one end. In accordance with this invention, gusset portions are defined in the body portion adjacent the shoulder portion. The gusset portions include lines of flexing weakness to facilitate collapse of the container adjacent to the shoulder portion as the contents thereof are withdrawn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 1976
    Date of Patent: May 9, 1978
    Assignee: Baxter Travenol Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventor: Joe A. Miller
  • Patent number: 4046276
    Abstract: A protector cap for establishing a sterile seal over a port having a puncturable section in a container wall and a cylindrical neck portion projecting from the periphery of the wall section. The cap comprises a molded housing having a ring-shaped recess for sealingly engaging the neck member and a chamber formed at least in part within a compressible handle portion. The handle portion is compressed prior to inserting the cap on the neck portion of the port and is subsequently released to establish a partial vacuum in the chamber. The partial vacuum assists in retaining the protector cap in position and prevents trapped air from forcing the cap off during subsequent heat-sterilization of the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 1976
    Date of Patent: September 6, 1977
    Assignee: Baxter Travenol Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Winchell, Joe A. Miller, Jerry D. Martin
  • Patent number: D243121
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 1975
    Date of Patent: January 18, 1977
    Assignee: Baxter Travenol Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Philip G. Ralston, Jr., Joe A. Miller, Frank Cammarata, III
  • Patent number: RE32065
    Abstract: A molded collapsible solution container, which is made from a tubular, plastic parison, defines a body portion having an integral neck portion and shoulder portion at one end thereof. The container is sealed at its opposite end. The body portion defines, in as-molded configuration, a generally oval cross-section taken perpendicular to the axis of the container, adjacent the neck and shoulder portion. The cross-section tapers progressively to a flat configuration at the end of the container opposite to the neck and shoulder portion, which facilitates a uniform manner of flat collapsing of the container progressively from the opposite end toward the end adjacent the neck and shoulder portion as the contents thereof are withdrawn through the neck portion, when the container is disposed in neck downward position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 1979
    Date of Patent: January 14, 1986
    Assignee: Baxter Travenol Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Philip G. Ralston, Jr., Joe A. Miller, Frank Cammarata, III