Patents by Inventor Robert S. Golabek, Jr.
Robert S. Golabek, Jr. 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: 9962704Abstract: A specimen collection container includes inner and outer tubes. The inner tube includes a bottom end, a top end, and a sidewall extending therebetween defining an interior. The sidewall includes an inner surface and an outer surface having at least one annular protrusion extending therefrom. The inner tube includes at least one funnel portion adjacent the top end for directing a specimen into the inner tube interior, and an annular ring disposed about a portion of the outer surface of the sidewall adjacent the top end. The outer tube includes a bottom end, a top end, and a sidewall extending therebetween, the sidewall having an outer surface and an inner surface defining an annular recess adapted to receive a portion of the annular protrusion therein. The inner tube is disposed within the outer tube and a portion of the top end of the outer tube abuts the annular ring.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2016Date of Patent: May 8, 2018Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Benjamin R. Bartfeld, Robert G. Ellis, Robert S. Golabek, Jr., Nancy Dubrowny, Girish Parmar, Paul Holmes, Alex Blekher, Michael Delk
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Patent number: 9604217Abstract: A label and labeling system for identifying the volume of a specimen within a specimen collection container are disclosed. The system includes providing a specimen collection container having an open top end, a closed bottom end, and a sidewall extending therebetween forming an interior adapted for receiving a specimen therein. The specimen collection container also includes a label having a label body disposed over at least a portion of the sidewall, in visual alignment with a colored background. At least one of the sidewall of the specimen collection container and the label body have printing disposed thereon having a color that is substantially identical to the colored background against which the specimen collection container will be viewed. At least one of the sidewall of the specimen collection container and the label body may have colorless indicia having a surface enhancement feature for providing visual distinction.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2015Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Ashley Palmer, Robert S. Ross, Paul Holmes, Robert S. Golabek, Jr., Shenika E. Felix, Nancy Dubrowny, Kristine Conley, Christine Bush
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Publication number: 20160296931Abstract: A specimen collection container includes inner and outer tubes. The inner tube includes a bottom end, a top end, and a sidewall extending therebetween defining an interior. The sidewall includes an inner surface and an outer surface having at least one annular protrusion extending therefrom. The inner tube includes at least one funnel portion adjacent the top end for directing a specimen into the inner tube interior, and an annular ring disposed about a portion of the outer surface of the sidewall adjacent the top end. The outer tube includes a bottom end, a top end, and a sidewall extending therebetween, the sidewall having an outer surface and an inner surface defining an annular recess adapted to receive a portion of the annular protrusion therein. The inner tube is disposed within the outer tube and a portion of the top end of the outer tube abuts the annular ring.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2016Publication date: October 13, 2016Inventors: Benjamin R. Bartfeld, Robert G. Ellis, Robert S. Golabek, JR., Nancy Dubrowny, Girish Parmar, Paul Holmes, Alex Blekher, Michael Delk
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Patent number: 9399218Abstract: A specimen collection container includes inner and outer tubes. The inner tube includes a bottom end, a top end, and a sidewall extending therebetween defining an interior. The sidewall includes an inner surface and an outer surface having at least one annular protrusion extending therefrom. The inner tube includes at least one funnel portion adjacent the top end for directing a specimen into the inner tube interior, and an annular ring disposed about a portion of the outer surface of the sidewall adjacent the top end. The outer tube includes a bottom end, a top end, and a sidewall extending therebetween, the sidewall having an outer surface and an inner surface defining an annular recess adapted to receive a portion of the annular protrusion therein. The inner tube is disposed within the outer tube and a portion of the top end of the outer tube abuts the annular ring.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2013Date of Patent: July 26, 2016Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Benjamin R. Bartfeld, Robert G. Ellis, Robert S. Golabek, Jr., Nancy Dubrowny, Girish Parmar, Paul Holmes, Alex Blekher, Michael Delk
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Publication number: 20150135813Abstract: A label and labeling system for identifying the volume of a specimen within a specimen collection container are disclosed. The system includes providing a specimen collection container having an open top end, a closed bottom end, and a sidewall extending therebetween forming an interior adapted for receiving a specimen therein. The specimen collection container also includes a label having a label body disposed over at least a portion of the sidewall, in visual alignment with a colored background. At least one of the sidewall of the specimen collection container and the label body have printing disposed thereon having a color that is substantially identical to the colored background against which the specimen collection container will be viewed. At least one of the sidewall of the specimen collection container and the label body may have colorless indicia having a surface enhancement feature for providing visual distinction.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2015Publication date: May 21, 2015Inventors: Ashley Palmer, Robert S. Ross, Paul Holmes, Robert S. Golabek, JR., Shenika E. Felix, Nancy Dubrowny, Kristine Conley, Christine Bush
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Patent number: 8973293Abstract: A label and labeling system for identifying the volume of a specimen within a specimen collection container are disclosed. The system includes providing a specimen collection container having an open top end, a closed bottom end, and a sidewall extending therebetween forming an interior adapted for receiving a specimen therein. The specimen collection container also includes a label having a label body disposed over at least a portion of the sidewall, in visual alignment with a colored background. At least one of the sidewall of the specimen collection container and the label body have printing disposed thereon having a color that is substantially identical to the colored background against which the specimen collection container will be viewed. At least one of the sidewall of the specimen collection container and the label body may have colorless indicia having a surface enhancement feature for providing visual distinction.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2011Date of Patent: March 10, 2015Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Ashley Palmer, Robert S. Ross, Paul Holmes, Robert S. Golabek, Jr., Shenika E. Felix, Nancy Dubrowny, Kristine Conley, Christine Bush
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Publication number: 20140328734Abstract: A biological sample containment system and method are provided that include a container for storing the biological sample and an indicator affixed to the container for displaying at least one measured characteristics of the container or sample, wherein measurement of the characteristic is commenced by activation of the indicator. In yet another embodiment of the invention, a biological sample containment system and method are provided that include a container for collecting a biological sample and a label affixed to the container, wherein information relating to the biological sample or container is situated on the label and at least a portion of said information is situated on a face of the label that is affixed to the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2014Publication date: November 6, 2014Inventors: Jamieson W. Crawford, Gary D. Fletcher, Robert S. Golabek, JR., Sol F. Green, Myriam Lopez, Dimitrios Manoussakis, C. Mark Newby, Girish Parmar, Paul R. Soskey, Timothy A. Stevens, Yuguang Wu
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Patent number: 8630016Abstract: A system and method are provided for providing information on at least one container for storing a biological sample, including: a holder configured to hold at least one biological sample container and a receiver configured to receive information relating to at least one of the container or the biological sample as well as data relating to at least one instruction for printing the information. The system and method further include a printer configured to print the information in accordance with the at least one instruction. In one embodiment, the printer is configured to print the information directly on the container. In another embodiment, the system and method further include an applicator configured to apply a label on the container and the printer is configured to print the information on the label.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2007Date of Patent: January 14, 2014Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Kirk D. Swenson, Robert S. Golabek, Jr., Yuguang Wu
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Publication number: 20130251605Abstract: A specimen collection container includes inner and outer tubes. The inner tube includes a bottom end, a top end, and a sidewall extending therebetween defining an interior. The sidewall includes an inner surface and an outer surface having at least one annular protrusion extending therefrom. The inner tube includes at least one funnel portion adjacent the top end for directing a specimen into the inner tube interior, and an annular ring disposed about a portion of the outer surface of the sidewall adjacent the top end. The outer tube includes a bottom end, a top end, and a sidewall extending therebetween, the sidewall having an outer surface and an inner surface defining an annular recess adapted to receive a portion of the annular protrusion therein. The inner tube is disposed within the outer tube and a portion of the top end of the outer tube abuts the annular ring.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2013Publication date: September 26, 2013Inventors: Benjamin R. Bartfeld, Robert G. Ellis, Robert S. Golabek, JR., Nancy Dubrowny, Girish Parmar, Paul Holmes, Alex Blekher, Michael Delk
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Patent number: 8460620Abstract: A specimen collection container includes inner and outer tubes. The inner tube includes a bottom end, a top end, and a sidewall extending therebetween defining an interior. The sidewall includes an inner surface and an outer surface having at least one annular protrusion extending therefrom. The inner tube includes at least one funnel portion adjacent the top end for directing a specimen into the inner tube interior, and an annular ring disposed about a portion of the outer surface of the sidewall adjacent the top end. The outer tube includes a bottom end, a top end, and a sidewall extending therebetween, the sidewall having an outer surface and an inner surface defining an annular recess adapted to receive a portion of the annular protrusion therein. The inner tube is disposed within the outer tube and a portion of the top end of the outer tube abuts the annular ring.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2011Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Benjamin R. Bartfeld, Robert G. Ellis, Robert S. Golabek, Jr., Nancy Dubrowny, Girish Parmar, Paul Holmes, Alex Blekher, Michael Delk
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Publication number: 20120210778Abstract: A label and labeling system for identifying the volume of a specimen within a specimen collection container are disclosed. The system includes providing a specimen collection container having an open top end, a closed bottom end, and a sidewall extending therebetween forming an interior adapted for receiving a specimen therein. The specimen collection container also includes a label having a label body disposed over at least a portion of the sidewall, in visual alignment with a colored background. At least one of the sidewall of the specimen collection container and the label body have printing disposed thereon having a color that is substantially identical to the colored background against which the specimen collection container will be viewed. At least one of the sidewall of the specimen collection container and the label body may have colorless indicia having a surface enhancement feature for providing visual distinction.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2011Publication date: August 23, 2012Applicant: BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANYInventors: Ashley Palmer, Robert S. Ross, Paul Holmes, Robert S. Golabek, JR., Shenika E. Felix, Nancy Dubrowny, Kristine Conley, Christine Bush
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Publication number: 20120141341Abstract: A specimen collection container includes inner and outer tubes. The inner tube includes a bottom end, a top end, and a sidewall extending therebetween defining an interior. The sidewall includes an inner surface and an outer surface having at least one annular protrusion extending therefrom. The inner tube includes at least one funnel portion adjacent the top end for directing a specimen into the inner tube interior, and an annular ring disposed about a portion of the outer surface of the sidewall adjacent the top end. The outer tube includes a bottom end, a top end, and a sidewall extending therebetween, the sidewall having an outer surface and an inner surface defining an annular recess adapted to receive a portion of the annular protrusion therein. The inner tube is disposed within the outer tube and a portion of the top end of the outer tube abuts the annular ring.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2011Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANYInventors: Benjamin R. Bartfeld, Robert G. Ellis, Robert S. Golabek, JR., Nancy Dubrowny, Girish Parmar, Paul Holmes, Alex Blekher, Michael Delk
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Publication number: 20100279397Abstract: A biological sample containment system and method are provided that include a container for storing the biological sample and an indicator affixed to the container for displaying at least one measured characteristics of the container or sample, wherein measurement of the characteristic is commenced by activation of the indicator. In another embodiment of the invention, a biological sample containment system and method are provided that include a container for storing the biological sample and a colored scale affixed to the container, wherein the colored scale facilitates identification of at least one characteristic of the biological sample. In yet another embodiment of the invention, a biological sample containment system and method are provided that include a container for collecting a biological sample and a label affixed to the container, wherein information relating to the biological sample or container is situated on the label.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2007Publication date: November 4, 2010Applicant: BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANYInventors: Jamieson W. Crawford, Gary D. Fletcher, Robert S. Golabek, JR., Sol F. Green, Myriam Lopez, Dimitrios Manoussakis, C. Mark Newby, Girish Parmar, Paul R. Soskey, Timothy A. Stevens, Yuguang Wu
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Publication number: 20100067024Abstract: A system and method are provided for providing information on at least one container for storing a biological sample, including: a holder configured to hold at least one biological sample container and a receiver configured to receive information relating to at least one of the container or the biological sample as well as data relating to at least one instruction for printing the information. The system and method further include a printer configured to print the information in accordance with the at least one instruction. In one embodiment, the printer is configured to print the information directly on the container. In another embodiment, the system and method further include an applicator configured to apply a label on the container and the printer is configured to print the information on the label.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2007Publication date: March 18, 2010Applicant: BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANYInventors: Kirk D. Swenson, Robert S. Golabek, JR., Yuguang Wu
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Publication number: 20090193696Abstract: The present invention is a label system and method for label alignment and placement on a container. The label system includes a first label or a container whereby the first label includes alignment symbology and a second label having an alignment area corresponding to the alignment symbology of the first label. The second label is positioned on the container whereby the alignment area of the second label is aligned with the alignment symbology of the first label. Visibility enhancement indicia may be provided adjacent the alignment area to increase the visibility of the alignment area to the user. Other indicia may be used to align the container in a holder for bar code scanning.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2008Publication date: August 6, 2009Applicant: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Robert S. Golabek, JR., Cathy Shea, Kirk D. Swenson
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Patent number: 7445152Abstract: The present invention is a label system and method for label alignment and placement on a container. The label system includes a first label or a container whereby the first label includes alignment symbology and a second label having an alignment area corresponding to the alignment symbology of the first label. The second label is positioned on the container whereby the alignment area of the second label is aligned with the alignment symbology of the first label. Visibility enhancement indicia may be provided adjacent the alignment area to increase the visibility of the alignment area to the user. Other indicia may be used to align the container in a holder for bar code scanning.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2005Date of Patent: November 4, 2008Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Robert S. Golabek, Jr., Cathy Shea, Kirk D. Swenson
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Patent number: 7122157Abstract: A substrate removably attached to a container that can be linked electronically to the operating stations in a laboratory and/or removed and subsequently attached to a document or another container. More particularly, the substrate is a partitioned label with human readable information and electronically readable information.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2003Date of Patent: October 17, 2006Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Timothy A. Stevens, Robert S. Golabek, Jr., Steven Savitz, Hugh T. Conway, Connie Hetzler, Eric Bainbridge
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Patent number: 6599481Abstract: A substrate removably attached to a container that can be linked electronically to the operating stations in a laboratory and/or removed and subsequently attached to a document or another container. More particularly, the substrate is a partitioned label with human readable information and electronically readable information.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 1999Date of Patent: July 29, 2003Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Timothy A. Stevens, Robert S. Golabek, Jr., Steven Savitz, Hugh T. Conway, Connie Hetzler, Eric Bainbridge
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Patent number: 6572827Abstract: A biological fluid collection device with a pivotable faucet is disclosed. The device is designed to collect, hold and transfer a biological specimen into a non-evacuated tube through an integrated pivotable faucet component. This device uses no needles, either blunt or sharp, and provides safety from needle puncture. The device works with a non-evacuated tube and a specially designed cap that attaches to the container via the pivotable faucet. The device includes a container for collecting, holding and transferring the biological fluid. The design of the container facilitates use of the tube as a handle in order to position the container to receive collection of the biological fluids. The method of collection begins with using the non-evacuated tube as a handle to hold the container and collecting the biological specimen in the container. A lid is attached to the top of the container to prevent contamination and exposure to the specimen during transfer into the non-evacuated tube.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2002Date of Patent: June 3, 2003Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Bradley M. Wilkinson, Robert S. Golabek, Jr.
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Patent number: 6508987Abstract: A biological fluid collection device with a pivotable faucet is disclosed. The device is designed to collect, hold and transfer a biological specimen into a non-evacuated tube through an integrated pivotable faucet component. This device uses no needles, either blunt or sharp, and provides safety from needle puncture. The device works with a non-evacuated tube and a specially designed cap that attaches to the container via the pivotable faucet. The device includes a container for collecting, holding and transferring the biological fluid. The design of the container facilitates use of the tube as a handle in order to position the container to receive collection of the biological fluids. The method of collection begins with using the non-evacuated tube as a handle to hold the container and collecting the biological specimen in the container. A lid is attached to the top of the container to prevent contamination and exposure to the specimen during transfer into the non-evacuated tube.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 1999Date of Patent: January 21, 2003Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Bradley M. Wilkinson, Robert S. Golabek, Jr.