Patents by Inventor John J. Niedospial
John J. Niedospial 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: 8409165Abstract: A vial enshrouded or contained in a protective covering which prevents emission of radiation form the vial contents, shielding the environment and personnel from irradiation. The vial optionally has a V-shaped bottom to allow withdrawal of a maximal amount of the fluid without inverting the vial. The vial is equipped with a vial access adapter having a fluid withdrawal spike which extends in to the V-shaped bottom. The vial access adapter may be vented or non-vented.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2010Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Assignee: Bracco Diagnostics Inc.Inventors: John J. Niedospial, Jr., Jason M. Voytilla, Karen E. Linder
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Publication number: 20100298805Abstract: A vial enshrouded or contained in a protective covering which prevents emission of radiation form the vial contents, shielding the environment and personnel from irradiation. The vial optionally has a V-shaped bottom to allow withdrawal of a maximal amount of the fluid without inverting the vial. The vial is equipped with a vial access adapter having a fluid withdrawal spike which extends in to the V-shaped bottom. The vial access adapter may be vented or non-vented.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2010Publication date: November 25, 2010Applicant: BRACCO DIAGNOSTICS INC.Inventors: John J. Niedospial, JR., Jason M. Voytilla, Karen E. Linder
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Patent number: 7799009Abstract: A vial enshrouded or contained in a protective covering which prevents emission of radiation form the vial contents, shielding the environment and personnel from irradiation. The vial optionally has a V-shaped bottom to allow withdrawal of a maximal amount of the fluid without inverting the vial. The vial is equipped with a vial access adapter having a fluid withdrawal spike which extends in to the V-shaped bottom. The vial access adapter may be vented or non-vented.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2006Date of Patent: September 21, 2010Assignee: Bracco Diagnostics Inc.Inventors: John J. Niedospial, Jr., Jason M. Voytilla, Karen E. Linder
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Patent number: 6997917Abstract: A vial having a V-shaped bottom to minimize the amount of medical fluid left in the vial at the end of the fluid withdrawal process. The vial is equipped with a vial access adapter having a fluid withdrawal spike which extends into the V-shaped bottom. The vial access adapter may be vented or non-vented. When the medical fluid is a nuclear drug, the vial and vial access adapter is enshrouded in a protective container containing lead to provide a safety to medical personnel from irradiation.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2004Date of Patent: February 14, 2006Assignee: Bracco Diagnostics, Inc.Inventors: John J. Niedospial, Jr., Jason M. Voytilla
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Patent number: 6942643Abstract: A prefilled syringe of cartridge barrel having a tamper evident closure. Tamper evidence is provided by: a frangible tip seal which is integral with the tapered tip of the barrel; a frangible tip cap covering the tip, the tip seal and a portion of the distal end of the barrel; and an overwrap covering the frangible tip cap and the distal end of the barrel sealed to the distal end of the barrel by a tamper evident seal. The tapered tip is optionally equipped with a luer collar to receive an external luer connector. Alternatively, the tapered tip can be provided with a bore therethrough which can be closed with an elastomeric plug and the external connector can be a tubing conduit.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2004Date of Patent: September 13, 2005Assignee: Bracco Diagnostics Inc.Inventors: Michael N. Eakins, Ernest Balestracci, Ernst Schramm, John J. Niedospial, Jr.
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Patent number: 6846303Abstract: A prefilled syringe of cartridge barrel having a tamper evident closure. Tamper evidence is provided by: a frangible tip seal which is integral with the tapered tip of the barrel; a frangible tip cap covering the tip, the tip seal and a portion of the distal end of the barrel; and an overwrap covering the frangible tip cap and the distal end of the barrel sealed to the distal end of the barrel by a tamper evident seal. The tapered tip is optionally equipped with a luer collar to receive an external luer connector. Alternatively, the tapered tip can be provided with a bore therethrough which can be closed with an elastomeric plug and the external connector can be a tubing conduit.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2004Date of Patent: January 25, 2005Assignee: Bracco Diagnostics Inc.Inventors: Michael N. Eakins, Ernest Balestracci, Ernst Schramm, John J. Niedospial Jr.
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Patent number: 6832994Abstract: A vial having a V-shaped bottom to minimize the amount of medical fluid left in the vial at the end of the fluid withdrawal process. The vial is equipped with a vial access adapter having a fluid withdrawal spike which extends into the V-shaped bottom. The vial access adapter may be vented or non-vented. When the medical fluid is a nuclear drug, the vial and vial access adapter is enshrouded in a protective container containing lead to provide a safety to medical personnel from irradiation.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2001Date of Patent: December 21, 2004Assignee: Bracco Diagnostics Inc.Inventors: John J. Niedospial, Jr., Jason M. Voytilla
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Publication number: 20040159564Abstract: A prefilled syringe of cartridge barrel having a tamper evident closure. Tamper evidence is provided by: a frangible tip seal which is integral with the tapered tip of the barrel; a frangible tip cap covering the tip, the tip seal and a portion of the distal end of the barrel; and an overwrap covering the frangible tip cap and the distal end of the barrel sealed to the distal end of the barrel by a tamper evident seal. The tapered tip is optionally equipped with a luer collar to receive an external luer connector. Alternatively, the tapered tip can be provided with a bore therethrough which can be closed with an elastomeric plug and the external connector can be a tubing conduit.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2004Publication date: August 19, 2004Inventors: Michael N. Eakins, Ernest Balestracci, Ernst Schramm, John J. Niedospial
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Patent number: 6749590Abstract: A syringe of improved ergonomics having an ellipsoidal barrel which contains an ellipsoidal plunger. The plunger consists of: a plunger tip of a rigid, non-elastomeric material which interfaces a medical fluid contained in the syringe barrel; and an elastomeric ring which slideably interfaces the inside wall of the syringe barrel. In one embodiment the plunger contains a plastic plunger insert which supports the elastomeric ring, the interior of which is provided with an ellipsoidal cavity. A self-aligning plunger rod having a ball portion on its distal end is inserted into the cavity of the plunger insert. The ball portion freely moves in the cavity and directs the external force exerted on the plunger rod in an axial direction.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2000Date of Patent: June 15, 2004Assignee: Bracco Diagnostics, Inc.Inventor: John J. Niedospial, Jr.
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Patent number: 6726652Abstract: A prefilled syringe of cartridge barrel having a tamper evident closure. Tamper evidence is provided by: a frangible tip seal which is integral with the tapered tip of the barrel; a frangible tip cap covering the tip, the tip seal and a portion of the distal end of the barrel; and an overwrap covering the frangible tip cap and the distal end of the barrel sealed to the distal end of the barrel by a tamper evident seal. The tapered tip is optionally equipped with a luer collar to receive an external luer connector. Alternatively, the tapered tip can be provided with a bore therethrough which can be closed with an elastomeric plug and the external connector can be a tubing conduit.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2002Date of Patent: April 27, 2004Assignee: Bracco Diagnostics, Inc.Inventors: Michael N. Eakins, Ernest Balestracci, Ernst Schramm, John J. Niedospial, Jr.
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Patent number: 6666852Abstract: Axially activated vial access adapter allowing repeated withdrawal of a medical fluid contained in the container by the use of a needleless device such as a syringe barrel or IV set having a luer connector. The axially activated vial access adapter includes: an elastomeric stopper having a cavity extending from its distal end to its proximal end; a bottom insert positioned in the cavity of the elastomeric stopper; and a top insert of tube-like configuration slideably positioned in the bottom insert. The top insert contains a plug on its proximal end, and a male luer connector on its distal end for attachment to a syringe barrel or an IV set having a female luer connector. Moving the top insert distally or proximally, the plug on the proximal end of the top insert opens or closes the cavity in the elastomeric stopper thereby opening or closing fluid communication between the medical fluid contained in the container and the syringe barrel or IV set having a luer connector.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2000Date of Patent: December 23, 2003Assignee: Bracco Diagnostics, Inc.Inventor: John J. Niedospial, Jr.
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Publication number: 20030097096Abstract: A syringe of improved ergonomics having an ellipsoidal barrel which contains an ellipsoidal plunger. The plunger consists of: a plunger tip of a rigid, non-elastomeric material which interfaces a medical fluid contained in the syringe barrel; and an elastomeric ring which slideably interfaces the inside wall of the syringe barrel. In one embodiment the plunger contains a plastic plunger insert which supports the elastomeric ring, the interior of which is provided with an ellipsoidal cavity. A self-aligning plunger rod having a ball portion on its distal end is inserted into the cavity of the plunger insert. The ball portion freely moves in the cavity and directs the external force exerted on the plunger rod in an axial direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2000Publication date: May 22, 2003Inventor: John J. Niedospial
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Patent number: 6544246Abstract: A vial access adapter for withdrawal of a medical fluid contained in a vial which includes a vial access adapter body having a circular top wall with a plurality of vent holes, a circular second wall spaced from the top wall, and a cylindrical side wall which walls define a chamber for holding an anti-bacterial filter. A first spike centrally located in the vial access adapter body extends through the top wall, chamber, and bottom wall, with one end extending above the top wall terminating in a threaded luer connector, while the other end terminates in a sharp point. A flow channel extends through the first spike designed for withdrawal of the medical fluid from the vial. A second spike positioned parallel to the first spike extends from the second wall, one end of which extends into the chamber, and the other end terminates in a sharp point. A flow channel extends through the second spike designed for air flow from the chamber into the vial.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2000Date of Patent: April 8, 2003Assignee: Bracco Diagnostics, Inc.Inventor: John J. Niedospial, Jr.
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Publication number: 20030032923Abstract: A prefilled syringe of cartridge barrel having a tamper evident closure. Tamper evidence is provided by: a frangible tip seal which is integral with the tapered tip of the barrel; a frangible tip cap covering the tip, the tip seal and a portion of the distal end of the barrel; and an overwrap covering the frangible tip cap and the distal end of the barrel sealed to the distal end of the barrel by a tamper evident seal. The tapered tip is optionally equipped with a luer collar to receive an external luer connector Alternatively, the tapered tip can be provided with a bore therethrough which can be closed with an elastomeric plug and the external connector can be a tubing conduit.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2002Publication date: February 13, 2003Inventors: Michael N. Eakins, Ernest Balestracci, Ernst Schramm, John J. Niedospial
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Patent number: 6503240Abstract: A vial access adapter for withdrawal of a medical fluid contained in a vial which includes a vial access adapter body having a circular top wall with a plurality of vent holes, a circular second wall spaced from the top wall, and a cylindrical side wall which walls define a chamber for holding an anti-bacterial filter. A first spike centrally located in the vial access adapter body extends through the top wall, chamber, and bottom wall, with one end extending above the top wall terminating in a threaded luer connector, while the other end terminates in a sharp point. A flow channel extends through the first spike designed for withdrawal of the medical fluid from the vial. A second spike positioned parallel to the first spike and is integral with the first spike extends from the second wall, one end of which extends into the chamber, and the other end terminates in a sharp point co-joined with the sharp point of the first spike.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2000Date of Patent: January 7, 2003Assignee: Brocco Diagnostics, Inc.Inventors: John J. Niedospial, Jr., Jacqueline M. Kline, Michael N. Eakins, Ernest Balestracci
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Patent number: 6499617Abstract: Rotary seal valve/container assembly allowing withdrawal of a medical fluid contained in the container by the use of a device such as a syringe or IV set having a luer connector. The rotary seal valve includes: an elastomeric stopper having a cavity; a rotary seal bottom insert positioned in the bottom portion of the cavity; a rotary seal top insert, equipped with threads and serving as a male luer connector, rotatably engaging the bottom insert. One or more holes are provided in the bottom inset and top insert which holes are alignable with each other, by rotating the top insert, forming one or more channels through which the medical fluid is accessed. Upon rotating the top insert in opposite direction the rotary valve can be closed. A removable cap positioned over the rotary seal valve maintains the rotary seal valve in aseptic condition.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2000Date of Patent: December 31, 2002Assignee: Brocco Diagnostics, Inc.Inventors: John J. Niedospial, Jr., Mark E. Gabbard, Timothy J. Gabbard
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Patent number: 6485460Abstract: A prefilled syringe of cartridge barrel having a tamper evident closure. Tamper evidence is provided by: a frangible tip seal which is integral with the tapered tip of the barrel; a frangible tip cap covering the tip, the tip seal and a portion of the distal end of the barrel; and an overwrap covering the frangible tip cap and the distal end of the barrel sealed to the distal end of the barrel by a tamper evident seal. The tapered tip is optionally equipped with a luer collar to receive an external luer connector. Alternatively, the tapered tip can be provided with a bore therethrough which can be closed with an elastomeric plug and the external connector can be a tubing conduit.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2001Date of Patent: November 26, 2002Assignee: Bracco Diagnostics, Inc.Inventors: Michael N. Eakins, Ernest Balestracci, Ernst Schramm, John J. Niedospial, Jr.
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Publication number: 20020133119Abstract: A prefilled syringe of cartridge barrel having a tamper evident closure. Tamper evidence is provided by: a frangible tip seal which is integral with the tapered tip of the barrel; a frangible tip cap covering the tip, the tip seal and a portion of the distal end of the barrel; and an overwrap covering the frangible tip cap and the distal end of the barrel sealed to the distal end of the barrel by a tamper evident seal. The tapered tip is optionally equipped with a luer collar to receive an external luer connector. Alternatively, the tapered tip can be provided with a bore therethrough which can be closed with an elastomeric plug and the external connector can be a tubing conduit.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2001Publication date: September 19, 2002Inventors: Michael N. Eakins, Ernest Balestracci, Ernst Schramm, John J. Niedospial JR.
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Publication number: 20020115980Abstract: A vial having a V-shaped bottom to minimize the amount of medical fluid left in the vial at the end of the fluid withdrawal process. The vial is equipped with a vial access adapter having a fluid withdrawal spike which extends into the V-shaped bottom. The vial access adapter may be vented or non-vented. When the medical fluid is a nuclear drug, the vial and vial access adapter is enshrouded in a protective container containing lead to provide a safety to medical personnel from irradiation.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2001Publication date: August 22, 2002Inventors: John J. Niedospial, Jason M. Voytilla
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Patent number: D461243Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2000Date of Patent: August 6, 2002Assignee: Bracco Diagnostics Inc.Inventor: John J. Niedospial, Jr.