Patents by Inventor Karin E. Kelly

Karin E. Kelly 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).

  • Collection container assembly
    Patent number: 6203503
    Abstract: The present invention is a collection container assembly comprising a container having an inert plug inside the bottom end of the container and wherein the external dimensions of the container are substantially the same as a standard-sized blood collection tube but with a reduced internal volume.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2001
    Assignee: Becton Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Karin E. Kelly, Ray Wasek, Gary R. Henniger
  • Collection container assembly
    Patent number: 6179787
    Abstract: The present invention is a collection container assembly comprising a container having a removable rounded bottom end and wherein the external dimensions of the container are substantially the same as a standard-sized blood collection tube but with a reduced internal volume.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2001
    Assignee: Becton Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Karin E. Kelly, Donald J. Carano, Gary R. Henniger
  • Collection container assembly
    Patent number: 5975343
    Abstract: The present invention is a collection container assembly comprising a container and a removable and reusable tubular sleeve whereby the container fits within the tubular sleeve and wherein the external dimensions of the assembly are substantially the same as a standard-sized blood collection tube but with a reduced internal volume.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 2, 1999
    Assignee: Becton Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Karin E. Kelly, C. Lester Player, Robert L. Whitehead
  • Collection container assembly
    Patent number: 5955032
    Abstract: The present invention is a collection container assembly comprising a container having a microporous partition so as to reduce the internal volume of the container wherein the external dimensions of the container are substantially the same as a standard-sized blood collection tube but with a reduced internal volume.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 21, 1999
    Assignee: Becton Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Karin E. Kelly, Joel L. Williams, Larry A. Monahan
  • Collection container assembly
    Patent number: 5948365
    Abstract: The present invention is a collection container assembly including a container having a plurality of fins extending from the bottom of the container wherein the external dimensions of the assembly are substantially the same as a standard-sized blood collection tube but with a reduced internal volume of the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1999
    Assignee: Becton Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Johnathan I. Macy, Mark Roe, Karin E. Kelly
  • Collection container assembly
    Patent number: 5938621
    Abstract: The present invention is a collection container assembly comprising a container having an inert plug inside the bottom end of the container and wherein the external dimensions of the container are substantially the same as a standard-sized blood collection tube but with a reduced internal volume.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1999
    Assignee: Becton Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Karin E. Kelly, Ray Wasek, Gary R. Henniger
  • Collection container assembly
    Patent number: 5924594
    Abstract: The present invention is a specimen collection container assembly comprising an inner tube within an outer tube wherein the external dimensions of the inner tube are less than the external dimensions of the outer tube and the internal volume of the inner tube is less than the internal volume of the outer tube. The assembly of the present invention provides a means for adapting a full-draw or standard-sized blood collection tube to handle a reduced internal volume for handling by equipment configured to handle standard-sized blood collection tubes having standard external dimensions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1999
    Assignee: Becton Dickinson and Company
    Inventor: Karin E. Kelly
  • Ribbed collection tube
    Patent number: D397226
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1998
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Karin E. Kelly, Gary R. Henniger
  • Ribbed collection tube
    Patent number: D399571
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 13, 1998
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Karin E. Kelly, Gary R. Henniger