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).

  • Publication number: 20230234066
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2023
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Inventors: Ashley Palmer, Kurt Stoeckmann, Craig Owen Russ, Robert S. Ross, Girish Parmar, Craig A. Gelfand
  • Patent number: 11642676
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Ashley Palmer, Kurt Stoeckmann, Craig Owen Russ, Robert S. Ross, Girish Parmar, Craig A. Gelfand
  • Publication number: 20190030540
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2018
    Publication date: January 31, 2019
    Inventors: Ashley Palmer, Kurt Stoeckmann, Craig Owen Russ, Robert S. Ross, Girish Parmar, Craig A. Gelfand
  • Patent number: 10105706
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Ashley Palmer, Kurt Stoeckmann, Craig Owen Russ, Robert S. Ross, Girish Parmar, Craig A. Gelfand
  • Patent number: 9604217
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Ashley Palmer, Robert S. Ross, Paul Holmes, Robert S. Golabek, Jr., Shenika E. Felix, Nancy Dubrowny, Kristine Conley, Christine Bush
  • Publication number: 20150135813
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2015
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventors: Ashley Palmer, Robert S. Ross, Paul Holmes, Robert S. Golabek, JR., Shenika E. Felix, Nancy Dubrowny, Kristine Conley, Christine Bush
  • Patent number: 8973293
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Ashley Palmer, Robert S. Ross, Paul Holmes, Robert S. Golabek, Jr., Shenika E. Felix, Nancy Dubrowny, Kristine Conley, Christine Bush
  • Publication number: 20120210778
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2011
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Applicant: BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Ashley Palmer, Robert S. Ross, Paul Holmes, Robert S. Golabek, JR., Shenika E. Felix, Nancy Dubrowny, Kristine Conley, Christine Bush
  • Publication number: 20110311416
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2011
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Applicant: BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Ashley Palmer, Kurt Stoeckmann, Craig Owen Russ, Robert S. Ross, Girish Parmar, Craig A. Gelfand
  • Patent number: 5220006
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 1990
    Date of Patent: June 15, 1993
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Department of Health and Human Services
    Inventors: Robert S. Ross, Andrew C. Li, Jeffrey M. Hoeg, H. Bryan Brewer
  • Patent number: 4982506
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 8, 1991
    Inventor: Robert S. Ross