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).

  • Patent number: 8409165
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Bracco Diagnostics Inc.
    Inventors: John J. Niedospial, Jr., Jason M. Voytilla, Karen E. Linder
  • Publication number: 20100298805
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2010
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Applicant: BRACCO DIAGNOSTICS INC.
    Inventors: John J. Niedospial, JR., Jason M. Voytilla, Karen E. Linder
  • Patent number: 7799009
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: Bracco Diagnostics Inc.
    Inventors: John J. Niedospial, Jr., Jason M. Voytilla, Karen E. Linder
  • Patent number: 6997917
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2006
    Assignee: Bracco Diagnostics, Inc.
    Inventors: John J. Niedospial, Jr., Jason M. Voytilla
  • Patent number: 6942643
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2005
    Assignee: Bracco Diagnostics Inc.
    Inventors: Michael N. Eakins, Ernest Balestracci, Ernst Schramm, John J. Niedospial, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6846303
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2005
    Assignee: Bracco Diagnostics Inc.
    Inventors: Michael N. Eakins, Ernest Balestracci, Ernst Schramm, John J. Niedospial Jr.
  • Patent number: 6832994
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2004
    Assignee: Bracco Diagnostics Inc.
    Inventors: John J. Niedospial, Jr., Jason M. Voytilla
  • Publication number: 20040159564
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2004
    Publication date: August 19, 2004
    Inventors: Michael N. Eakins, Ernest Balestracci, Ernst Schramm, John J. Niedospial
  • Patent number: 6749590
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2004
    Assignee: Bracco Diagnostics, Inc.
    Inventor: John J. Niedospial, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6726652
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2004
    Assignee: Bracco Diagnostics, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael N. Eakins, Ernest Balestracci, Ernst Schramm, John J. Niedospial, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6666852
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2003
    Assignee: Bracco Diagnostics, Inc.
    Inventor: John J. Niedospial, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20030097096
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2000
    Publication date: May 22, 2003
    Inventor: John J. Niedospial
  • Patent number: 6544246
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2003
    Assignee: Bracco Diagnostics, Inc.
    Inventor: John J. Niedospial, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20030032923
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2002
    Publication date: February 13, 2003
    Inventors: Michael N. Eakins, Ernest Balestracci, Ernst Schramm, John J. Niedospial
  • Patent number: 6503240
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2003
    Assignee: Brocco Diagnostics, Inc.
    Inventors: John J. Niedospial, Jr., Jacqueline M. Kline, Michael N. Eakins, Ernest Balestracci
  • Patent number: 6499617
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Assignee: Brocco Diagnostics, Inc.
    Inventors: John J. Niedospial, Jr., Mark E. Gabbard, Timothy J. Gabbard
  • Patent number: 6485460
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2002
    Assignee: Bracco Diagnostics, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael N. Eakins, Ernest Balestracci, Ernst Schramm, John J. Niedospial, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20020133119
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2001
    Publication date: September 19, 2002
    Inventors: Michael N. Eakins, Ernest Balestracci, Ernst Schramm, John J. Niedospial JR.
  • Publication number: 20020115980
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2001
    Publication date: August 22, 2002
    Inventors: John J. Niedospial, Jason M. Voytilla
  • Patent number: D461243
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2002
    Assignee: Bracco Diagnostics Inc.
    Inventor: John J. Niedospial, Jr.