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: 5971181
    Abstract: Universal closure assembly designed for use in various containers having a fluid port for access to the content of the container. The universal closure assembly incorporates an elastomeric membrane capable of being ruptured by an access means such as a luer connector or a syringe having a sharp or blunt cannula or a sharp or blunt spike for fluid communication between the content of the container and the access means. The elastomeric membrane reseals itself after being ruptured by an access means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1999
    Assignee: Brocco Research USA Inc.
    Inventors: John J. Niedospial, Jr., Mark E. Gabbard, Timothy J. Gabbard
  • Patent number: 5941866
    Abstract: A unitary, flexible container, for containment and delivery of medical fluids, having:a) first and second polymeric sheets superimposed and sealed together at their periphery defining an interior reservoir, the container having a top portion, a mid portion and a bottom portion; the bottom portion terminates in a first angle and a second angle of from about 5.degree. to about 45.degree. each from the center of the bottom portion to a horizontal plane crossing the center of the bottom portion;b) an access member integral with the unitary, flexible container located at the center of the bottom portion allowing filling the flexible container with medical fluids and access to the medical fluids for delivery to a patient; andc) at least one oval shaped rigid reinforcing disc positioned in the mid portion of the interior reservoir to prevent collapse of the walls of the container on each other causing hold up of droplets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 24, 1999
    Assignee: Bracco Research USA
    Inventor: John J. Niedospial, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5921419
    Abstract: Universal closure assembly designed for use in various containers having a fluid port for access to the content of the container. The universal closure assembly incorporates an elastomeric membrane capable of being ruptured by an access means such as a luer connector or a syringe having a sharp or blunt cannula or a sharp or blunt spike for fluid cormunication between the content of the container and the access means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 13, 1999
    Assignee: Bracco Research USA
    Inventors: John J. Niedospial, Jr., Mark E. Gabbard, Timothy J. Gabbard
  • Patent number: 5902298
    Abstract: A closure assembly/container combination for delivering media fluid to a patient by needleless access means. The closure assembly comprises an elastomeric stopper for sealing the container at its open end and a spike access means equipped with a luer connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 11, 1999
    Assignee: Bracco Research USA
    Inventors: John J. Niedospial, Jr., Mark E. Gabbard
  • Patent number: 5896989
    Abstract: Flexible medical container containing a light-sensitive medical fluid packaged in an overwrap having UV rays barrier properties to prevent degradation of the light-sensitive fluid but allowing observation of the content of the medical fluid and identifying inscription printed on the medical container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 27, 1999
    Assignee: Bracco Research USA
    Inventors: Irene K. Ropiak, John J. Niedospial, Jr., Michelle L. Robinson
  • Patent number: 5895383
    Abstract: A disposable closure assembly/container combination for delivering medial fluid to a patient by needleless access means. The closure assembly comprises an elastomeric stopper for sealing the container at its open end and a spike access means equipped with a luer connector. The target area in the elastomeric stopper and the spike access means are recessed thereby forming a low profile closure assembly for the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 20, 1999
    Assignee: Bracco Diagnostics Inc.
    Inventor: John J. Niedospial, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5817082
    Abstract: A disposable closure assembly/container combination for delivering medial fluid to a patient by needleless access means. The closure assembly comprises an elastomeric stopper for sealing the container at its open end and a spike access means equipped with a luer lock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 6, 1998
    Assignee: Bracco Diagnostics Inc.
    Inventors: John J. Niedospial, Jr., Roger F. Hornick, James M. Beck, Ricky Joel Law, Sr., John Sekowski
  • Patent number: 5779693
    Abstract: Flexible medical fluid container made from first and second flexible plastic sheets sealed together at their periphery to form a pouch defining an interior. The bottom portion of the container terminates in a first angle and a second angle of from 5.degree. to 45.degree. to facilitate the flow of medical fluid towards an access port. Portions of the interior of the pouch is embossed in a V-shaped configurations to direct flow of fluid towards the access port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 14, 1998
    Assignee: Bracco Diagnostics, Inc.
    Inventors: Irene K. Ropiak, John J. Niedospial, Jr.
  • Patent number: D395136
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 16, 1998
    Assignee: Bracco Diagnostics, Inc.
    Inventors: Irene K. Ropiak, John J. Niedospial, Jr.
  • Patent number: D399560
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 13, 1998
    Assignee: Bracco Diagnostics Inc.
    Inventors: John J. Niedospial, Jr., Irene K. Ropiak, Charles R. Quirico
  • Patent number: D400245
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 27, 1998
    Assignee: Bracco Diagnostics Inc.
    Inventors: John J. Niedospial, Jr., Irene K. Ropiak, Julius P. Zodda, Michelle L. Robinson
  • Patent number: D400246
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 27, 1998
    Assignee: Bracco Diagnostics Inc.
    Inventors: John J. Niedospial, Jr., Irene K. Ropiak
  • Patent number: D400250
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 27, 1998
    Assignee: Bracco Diagnostics Inc.
    Inventors: Irene K. Ropiak, John J. Niedospial, Jr.
  • Patent number: D400251
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 27, 1998
    Assignee: Bracco Diagnostics Inc.
    Inventors: Irene K. Ropiak, John J. Niedospial, Jr.
  • Patent number: D400252
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 27, 1998
    Assignee: Bracco Diagnostics Inc.
    Inventors: Irene K. Ropiak, John J. Niedospial, Jr.
  • Patent number: D400253
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 27, 1998
    Assignee: Bracco Diagnostics Inc.
    Inventors: John J. Niedospial, Jr., Irene K. Ropiak, Julius P. Zodda, Michelle L. Robinson
  • Patent number: D403762
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 5, 1999
    Assignee: Bracco Research USA
    Inventors: Mark E. Gabbard, Timothy J. Gabbard, John J. Niedospial, Jr.
  • Patent number: D406643
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 9, 1999
    Assignee: Bracco Research USA, Inc.
    Inventors: John J. Niedospial, Jr., Mark E. Gabbard, Timothy J. Gabbard
  • Patent number: D408533
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 20, 1999
    Assignee: Bracco Research USA
    Inventors: John J. Niedospial, Jr., Michelle L. Robinson
  • Patent number: D410389
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 1, 1999
    Assignee: Bracco Diagnostics Inc.
    Inventor: John J. Niedospial, Jr.