Patents by Inventor Robert S. Ross
Robert S. Ross 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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Publication number: 20230234066Abstract: A closure and a container assembly are disclosed. The closure includes a first visual identifier and a second visual identifier, wherein the second visual identifier is different from the first visual identifier. The first visual identifier may be a first color, and the second visual identifier may be a second color. At least one of the first and/or second visual identifier may include a fluorescent compound having a characteristic fluorescent spectra. The first visual identifier and the second visual identifier may be provided on the annular skirt of the closure. The fluorescent compound may be provided on at least one of the closure and the container assembly and can be used to facilitate automated visualization of the fluorescent compound under fluorescence excitation light.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2023Publication date: July 27, 2023Inventors: Ashley Palmer, Kurt Stoeckmann, Craig Owen Russ, Robert S. Ross, Girish Parmar, Craig A. Gelfand
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Patent number: 11642676Abstract: A closure and a container assembly are disclosed. The closure includes a first visual identifier and a second visual identifier, wherein the second visual identifier is different from the first visual identifier. The first visual identifier may be a first color, and the second visual identifier may be a second color. At least one of the first and/or second visual identifier may include a fluorescent compound having a characteristic fluorescent spectra. The first visual identifier and the second visual identifier may be provided on the annular skirt of the closure. The fluorescent compound may be provided on at least one of the closure and the container assembly and can be used to facilitate automated visualization of the fluorescent compound under fluorescence excitation light.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2018Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Ashley Palmer, Kurt Stoeckmann, Craig Owen Russ, Robert S. Ross, Girish Parmar, Craig A. Gelfand
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Publication number: 20190030540Abstract: A closure and a container assembly are disclosed. The closure includes a first visual identifier and a second visual identifier, wherein the second visual identifier is different from the first visual identifier. The first visual identifier may be a first color, and the second visual identifier may be a second color. At least one of the first and/or second visual identifier may include a fluorescent compound having a characteristic fluorescent spectra. The first visual identifier and the second visual identifier may be provided on the annular skirt of the closure. The fluorescent compound may be provided on at least one of the closure and the container assembly and can be used to facilitate automated visualization of the fluorescent compound under fluorescence excitation light.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2018Publication date: January 31, 2019Inventors: Ashley Palmer, Kurt Stoeckmann, Craig Owen Russ, Robert S. Ross, Girish Parmar, Craig A. Gelfand
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Patent number: 10105706Abstract: A closure and a container assembly are disclosed. The closure includes a first visual identifier and a second visual identifier, wherein the second visual identifier is different from the first visual identifier. The first visual identifier may be a first color, and the second visual identifier may be a second color. At least one of the first and/or second visual identifier may include a fluorescent compound having a characteristic fluorescent spectra. The first visual identifier and the second visual identifier may be provided on the annular skirt of the closure. The fluorescent compound may be provided on at least one of the closure and the container assembly and can be used to facilitate automated visualization of the fluorescent compound under fluorescence excitation light.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2011Date of Patent: October 23, 2018Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Ashley Palmer, Kurt Stoeckmann, Craig Owen Russ, Robert S. Ross, Girish Parmar, Craig A. Gelfand
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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: 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: 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: 20110311416Abstract: A closure and a container assembly are disclosed. The closure includes a first visual identifier and a second visual identifier, wherein the second visual identifier is different from the first visual identifier. The first visual identifier may be a first color, and the second visual identifier may be a second color. At least one of the first and/or second visual identifier may include a fluorescent compound having a characteristic fluorescent spectra. The first visual identifier and the second visual identifier may be provided on the annular skirt of the closure. The fluorescent compound may be provided on at least one of the closure and the container assembly and can be used to facilitate automated visualization of the fluorescent compound under fluorescence excitation light.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2011Publication date: December 22, 2011Applicant: BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANYInventors: Ashley Palmer, Kurt Stoeckmann, Craig Owen Russ, Robert S. Ross, Girish Parmar, Craig A. Gelfand
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Patent number: 5220006Abstract: A region in the apolipoprotein B gene has been identified that suppresses the transcription of apolipoprotein B. Polypeptides that bind to the suppressor region have been isolated.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 1990Date of Patent: June 15, 1993Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Department of Health and Human ServicesInventors: Robert S. Ross, Andrew C. Li, Jeffrey M. Hoeg, H. Bryan Brewer
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Patent number: 4982506Abstract: A turret tool measuring device which includes an annular member shaped to enable it to fit easily and securely into the hub of a screw machine tool turret. A flange member formed integrally with the annular member, which together form the base element of the invention, cooperates to ensure that the annular member remains securely in the hub and the device is fully rotatable about the turret's central axis. The flange member includes the means to receive a rod member on which a guide member may be mounted. The guide member includes an opening conformed to slidably receive the rod member and an indicator arm extending therefrom. The guide member also includes a locking element adapted to fixedly secure the guide member to the rod when the device is in the process of measuring the longitudinal position of a turret tool.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 1989Date of Patent: January 8, 1991Inventor: Robert S. Ross