Patents by Inventor John Domkowski
John Domkowski 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).
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Patent number: 9610223Abstract: A system and method for intermixing the contents of two containers. The system includes a first container, a second container, and a connector for providing fluid communication between the first and second containers. The connector includes at least one resilient retention member for securing the first container to the connector. In addition, the connector accommodates standard vials containing, for example, medicaments, and prevents the unwanted discharge of the contents of the vial into the environment.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2014Date of Patent: April 4, 2017Assignee: Hospira, Inc.Inventors: John Domkowski, Eric John Schmidt
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Publication number: 20150313796Abstract: In one aspect, the invention is directed to a port assembly for establishing fluid communication between a first container and a second container. The port assembly includes a retainer for connecting a first container, where the retainer is positioned in a cavity defined by a port housing that includes an axially fixed actuator. The housing also includes a plug member constructed to seal a fluid passageway between the port housing and an interior of a second container. The plug member is configured to move axially relative to the actuator. Rotation of the retainer relative to the actuator causes the plug member to move to an open position in which it does not seal a fluid passageway between the port housing and an interior of a second container. The rotation of the retainer relative to the port housing also causes the retainer to move axially relative to the port housing so that the actuator forces a stopper associated with a first container connected to the retainer into a first container.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2015Publication date: November 5, 2015Inventors: John A. Domkowski, John Sundquist, Benjamin Leo Rush, David L. Foshee, Theodore J. Mosler, Edward Browka
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Patent number: 9079686Abstract: In one aspect, the invention is directed to a port assembly for establishing fluid communication between a first container and a second container. The port assembly includes a retainer for connecting a first container, where the retainer is positioned in a cavity defined by a port housing that includes an axially fixed actuator. The housing also includes a plug member constructed to seal a fluid passageway between the port housing and an interior of a second container. The plug member is configured to move axially relative to the actuator. Rotation of the retainer relative to the actuator causes the plug member to move to an open position in which it does not seal a fluid passageway between the port housing and an interior of a second container. The rotation of the retainer relative to the port housing also causes the retainer to move axially relative to the port housing so that the actuator forces a stopper associated with a first container connected to the retainer into a first container.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2012Date of Patent: July 14, 2015Assignee: Hospira, Inc.Inventors: John A. Domkowski, John Sundquist, Benjamin Leo Rush, David L. Foshee, Theodore J. Mosler, Edward Browka
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Patent number: 8911421Abstract: A system for mixing the contents of a first container and a second container. The system includes the first container that has container body with an opening fluidly connected to a cavity defined by the container body, a first substance contained in the cavity, and a stopper sealing the opening. The second container includes a port assembly including a port housing connected to the second container and a retainer constructed to connect to the first container. The retainer is configured to rotate and move axially relative to the port housing, wherein relative rotation between the port housing and the retainer causes the retainer to move axially relative to the port housing. The port assembly further includes an axially fixed actuator constructed to force the stopper into the first container when the retainer is rotated relative to the port housing.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2012Date of Patent: December 16, 2014Assignee: Hospira, Inc.Inventors: John A. Domkowski, David L. Foshee, Theodore J. Mosler, Edward Browka
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Patent number: 8882739Abstract: A port assembly for establishing fluid communication between a first container and a second container. The port assembly includes a port housing for connection to a second container, and a retainer for connection to a first container, wherein the retainer rotates relative to the port housing and is constructed to move axially within the port housing. An actuator is axially fixed within the port housing and forces a stopper associated with a first container into a first container when the retainer moves axially within the port housing upon rotation of the retainer relative to the port housing. The assembly is configured to establish fluid communication between a first container and a second container upon rotation of the retainer relative to the port housing.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2012Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: Hospira, Inc.Inventors: John A. Domkowski, John Sundquist, Benjamin Leo Rush, David L. Foshee, Theodore J. Mosler, Edward Browka
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Patent number: 8834444Abstract: A system for mixing contents of a first container with contents of a second container. The system includes a first container, a second container, a device for establishing fluid communication between the first container and the second container, and a hanger for hanging the system, wherein the hanger is operable only when fluid communication between the first container and the second container has been established. The system can be used in a method for preventing medication delivery errors.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2012Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: Hospira, Inc.Inventor: John A. Domkowski
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Publication number: 20140246342Abstract: A system and method for intermixing the contents of two containers. The system includes a first container, a second container, and a connector for providing fluid communication between the first and second containers. The connector includes at least one resilient retention member for securing the first container to the connector. In addition, the connector accommodates standard vials containing, for example, medicaments, and prevents the unwanted discharge of the contents of the vial into the environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2014Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: HOSPIRA, INC.Inventors: John Domkowski, Eric John Schmidt
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Patent number: 8721612Abstract: A system and method for intermixing the contents of two containers. The system includes a first container, a second container, and a connector for providing fluid communication between the first and second containers. The connector includes at least one resilient retention member for securing the first container to the connector. In addition, the connector accommodates standard vials containing, for example, medicaments, and prevents the unwanted discharge of the contents of the vial into the environment.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2011Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: Hospira, Inc.Inventors: John Domkowski, Eric Schmidt
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Publication number: 20130199643Abstract: In one aspect, the invention is directed to a port assembly for establishing fluid communication between a first container and a second container. The port assembly includes a retainer for connecting a first container, where the retainer is positioned in a cavity defined by a port housing that includes an axially fixed actuator. The housing also includes a plug member constructed to seal a fluid passageway between the port housing and an interior of a second container. The plug member is configured to move axially relative to the actuator. Rotation of the retainer relative to the actuator causes the plug member to move to an open position in which it does not seal a fluid passageway between the port housing and an interior of a second container. The rotation of the retainer relative to the port housing also causes the retainer to move axially relative to the port housing so that the actuator forces a stopper associated with a first container connected to the retainer into a first container.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2012Publication date: August 8, 2013Inventors: John A. Domkowski, John Sundquist, Benjamin Leo Rush, David L. Foshee, Theodore J. Mosler, Edward Browka
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Publication number: 20130102992Abstract: A port assembly for establishing fluid communication between a first container and a second container. The port assembly includes a port housing for connection to a second container, and a retainer for connection to a first container, wherein the retainer rotates relative to the port housing and is constructed to move axially within the port housing. An actuator is axially fixed within the port housing and forces a stopper associated with a first container into a first container when the retainer moves axially within the port housing upon rotation of the retainer relative to the port housing. The assembly is configured to establish fluid communication between a first container and a second container upon rotation of the retainer relative to the port housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2012Publication date: April 25, 2013Inventors: John A. Domkowski, John Sundquist, Benjamin Leo Rush, David L. Foshee, Theodore J. Mosler, Edward Browka
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Publication number: 20130102991Abstract: A system for mixing contents of a first container with contents of a second container. The system includes a first container, a second container, a device for establishing fluid communication between the first container and the second container, and a hanger for hanging the system, wherein the hanger is operable only when fluid communication between the first container and the second container has been established. The system can be used in a method for preventing medication delivery errors.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2012Publication date: April 25, 2013Inventor: John A. Domkowski
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Publication number: 20130102990Abstract: A system for mixing the contents of a first container and a second container. The system includes the first container that has container body with an opening fluidly connected to a cavity defined by the container body, a first substance contained in the cavity, and a stopper sealing the opening. The second container includes a port assembly including a port housing connected to the second container and a retainer constructed to connect to the first container. The retainer is configured to rotate and move axially relative to the port housing, wherein relative rotation between the port housing and the retainer causes the retainer to move axially relative to the port housing. The port assembly further includes an axially fixed actuator constructed to force the stopper into the first container when the retainer is rotated relative to the port housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2012Publication date: April 25, 2013Inventors: John A. Domkowski, David L. Foshee, Theodore J. Mosler, Edward Browka
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Publication number: 20120330267Abstract: A system and method for intermixing the contents of two containers. The system includes a first container, a second container, and a connector for providing fluid communication between the first and second containers. The connector includes at least one resilient retention member for securing the first container to the connector. In addition, the connector accommodates standard vials containing, for example, medicaments, and prevents the unwanted discharge of the contents of the vial into the environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2011Publication date: December 27, 2012Applicant: HOSPIRA, INC.Inventors: John Domkowski, Eric John Schmidt
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Patent number: 8136330Abstract: A flexible non-PVC, non-DEHP container or bag for medical fluids has a container body formed of a multiple layer polyolefin film. The container has one or more ports equipped with a polyolefin fill tube and port closure assembly. The container has a low moisture vapor transmission rate.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2009Date of Patent: March 20, 2012Assignee: Hospira, Inc.Inventors: Mark I Ostler, Marc M Daniels, John Domkowski, Sheldon M Wecker
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Patent number: 8091727Abstract: A single-use, clamshell protective cap for use primarily in healthcare settings in order to maintain the integrity of a medication solution. The cap has two halves, a cylindrical skirt, a puncture resistant lid portion, an interior flange, and an interlocking snap. When placed around a flanged injection port such as is found on a conventional fluid container and closed, the lid portion covers an access site on an injection port. After the cap is placed, the interior flange engages the port flange to prevent upward axial movement relative to the port, thereby preventing removal of the cap and thus deterring unwanted or erroneous drug administrations or withdrawals.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2008Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Assignee: Hospira, Inc.Inventor: John A. Domkowski
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Patent number: 8034042Abstract: A port closure system for use with a fluid container having fluid ports includes administrative and additive port closure assemblies. The administrative assembly receives a piercing pin and includes an administrative housing which seals closed one fluid port. A sleeve extends from an interior surface past a base surface in the administrative housing. The sleeve has an upper portion and a lower portion, of differing diameters. A cap assembly mates with the administrative housing, sealing the interior surface of the administrative housing. A removable cap provides access to the interior surface. The additive assembly receives a needle and includes a reseal housing which seals closed another fluid port. Another cap assembly mates with the reseal housing, sealing an interior face of the reseal housing. Another removable cap provides access to the interior face. A reseal element is mechanically retained between the reseal housing and cap assembly.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2009Date of Patent: October 11, 2011Assignee: Hospira, Inc.Inventors: John Domkowski, Richard E. Burg, Richard F. Daubert, Jr., Joseph Pasini, John Sergot, Sheldon M. Wecker
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Patent number: 8034041Abstract: A port closure system for use with a fluid container having fluid ports includes administrative and additive port closure assemblies. The administrative assembly receives a piercing pin and includes an administrative housing which seals closed one fluid port. A sleeve extends from an interior surface past a base surface in the administrative housing. The sleeve has an upper portion and a lower portion, of differing diameters. A cap assembly mates with the administrative housing, sealing the interior surface of the administrative housing. A removable cap provides access to the interior surface. The additive assembly receives a needle and includes a reseal housing which seals closed another fluid port. Another cap assembly mates with the reseal housing, sealing an interior face of the reseal housing. Another removable cap provides access to the interior face. A reseal element is mechanically retained between the reseal housing and cap assembly.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2009Date of Patent: October 11, 2011Assignee: Hospira, Inc.Inventors: John Domkowski, Richard F. Daubert, Jr.
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Publication number: 20090235619Abstract: A flexible non-PVC, non-DEHP container or bag for medical fluids has a container body formed of a multiple layer polyolefin film. The container has one or more ports equipped with a polyolefin fill tube and port closure assembly. The container has a low moisture vapor transmission rate.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2009Publication date: September 24, 2009Applicant: HOSPIRA, INC.Inventors: Mark I. Ostler, Marc M. Daniels, John Domkowski, Sheldon M. Wecker
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Publication number: 20090209934Abstract: A port closure system for use with a fluid container having fluid ports includes administrative and additive port closure assemblies. The administrative assembly receives a piercing pin and includes an administrative housing which seals closed one fluid port. A sleeve extends from an interior surface past a base surface in the administrative housing. The sleeve has an upper portion and a lower portion, of differing diameters. A cap assembly mates with the administrative housing, sealing the interior surface of the administrative housing. A removable cap provides access to the interior surface. The additive assembly receives a needle and includes a reseal housing which seals closed another fluid port. Another cap assembly mates with the reseal housing, sealing an interior face of the reseal housing. Another removable cap provides access to the interior face. A reseal element is mechanically retained between the reseal housing and cap assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2009Publication date: August 20, 2009Applicant: HOSPIRA, INC.Inventors: John Domkowski, Richard E. Burg, Richard F. Daubert, JR., Joseph Pasini, John Sergot, Sheldon M. Wecker
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Patent number: D616092Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2007Date of Patent: May 18, 2010Assignee: Hospira, Inc.Inventors: John A. Domkowski, Gregory G. Pieper, Glenn A. Caspary