Patents by Inventor Steven Giovanetto
Steven Giovanetto 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: 20070071925Abstract: The present invention provides a container and method for storing a solution containing a labile species comprising storing said solution in a flexible, optically transparent container comprised of an ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer having an oxygen permeability of less than 0.2 cc/100 in2/24 hrs.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2005Publication date: March 29, 2007Applicants: Baxter International Inc., Baxter Healthcare S.A.Inventors: Sidney Smith, Steven Giovanetto, Larry Rosenbaum, Sue Rosenbaum
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Publication number: 20060074393Abstract: The present invention provides a receptacle (30) for a therapeutic fluid susceptible to deterioration on exposure to a gas such as oxygen or carbon dioxide. The receptacle (30) has walls of sheet material each including at least one layer forming a barrier essentially impermeable to such gas, and a seal sealing the walls together in a region thereof. A transfer tube (40) is sealed in the seal having a proximal end in the receptacle (30), a distal end accessible from outside the receptacle (30), a flow passage (56) extending between said proximal and distal ends, and a closure (54) blocking flow through the flow passage (56) adapted to be pierced by a tubular needle for transfer of therapeutic through the needle. The transfer tube (40) and closure (54) are essentially impermeable to said gas.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2005Publication date: April 6, 2006Applicants: Baxter International Inc., Baxter Healthcare S.A.Inventors: Sidney Smith, Larry Rosenbaum, Gregg Nebgen, Steven Giovanetto, Sue Rosenbaum
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Publication number: 20050186377Abstract: The present invention provides a method for preparing solventless bonds between plastic components. The method includes the step of using infrared exposure to create bonds, and more specifically, the step of exposing a first article and/or a second article to a specific portion of the infrared spectrum. The invention further provides medical devices fabricated using infrared exposure.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2004Publication date: August 25, 2005Inventors: William Hurst, Michael Scharf, Steven Giovanetto, Larry Rosenbaum, Rob Clarke, Kim Hansford, Brad Buchanan, Sue Rosenbaum
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Publication number: 20040028856Abstract: The present invention provides a container and method for storing a solution containing a labile species comprising storing said solution in a flexible, optically transparent container comprised of an ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer having an oxygen permeability of less than 0.2 cc/100 in2/24 hrs.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2002Publication date: February 12, 2004Inventors: Sidney T. Smith, Steven Giovanetto, Larry Rosenbaum
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Publication number: 20030077466Abstract: The present invention provides a multiple-layer structure for fabricating medical products. The multiple-layered structure has a first layer of a polyester; a second layer attached to the first layer, the second layer of an ethylene and &agr;-olefin copolymer; and wherein the structure has a modulus of elasticity of less than about 60,000 psi.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2001Publication date: April 24, 2003Inventors: Sidney T. Smith, Larry A. Rosenbaum, Steven Giovanetto, Gregg Nebgen
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Patent number: 6391404Abstract: A multilayered film (220) suitable for medical uses is coextruded in a machine direction and comprises a first layer (222) defining a pair of peripheral edges (225,227) extending in a direction parallel to the machine direction. The film has a second layer (224) adhered to the first layer (222). The second layer (224) is positioned within the peripheral edges (225,227) defining a stripe (223).Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 1998Date of Patent: May 21, 2002Assignee: Baxter International Inc.Inventors: Larry A. Rosenbaum, Sidney T. Smith, Steven Giovanetto
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Patent number: 6361843Abstract: The present invention provides a multiple layer structure (10) for fabricating medical products. The layer structure (10) has a core layer (14) of an ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer having an ethylene content of about 25-45 mole percent, a solution contact layer of a polyolefin positioned on a first side of the core layer, an outer layer (12) positioned on a second side of the core layer opposite the solution contact layer (16), the outer layer (12) being selected from the group consisting of polyamides, polyesters and polyolefins; two tie layers (18)—one of each adhered to the first and second sides of the core layer (14) and positioned between the solution contact layer (16) and the core layer (14) and between the outer layer (12) and the core layer (14), and wherein the structure (10) is produced in a cast coextrusion process.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2000Date of Patent: March 26, 2002Assignee: Baxter International Inc.Inventors: Sidney T. Smith, Larry A. Rosenbaum, Steven Giovanetto, Bradley Buchanan, Y. Samuel Ding, Suchuan C. Fan, Gregg Nebgen
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Patent number: 6083587Abstract: The present invention provides a multiple layer structure for fabricating medical products. The layer structure has a core layer of an ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer having an ethylene content of about 25-45 mole percent, a solution contact layer of a polyolefin positioned on a first side of the core layer, an outer layer positioned on a second side of the core layer opposite the solution contact layer, the outer layer being selected from the group consisting of polyamides, polyesters and polyolefins; two tie layers--one of each adhered to the first and second sides of the core layer and positioned between the solution contact layer and the core layer and between the outer layer and the core layer, and wherein the structure is produced in a cast coextrusion process.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 1997Date of Patent: July 4, 2000Assignee: Baxter International Inc.Inventors: Sidney T. Smith, Larry Rosenbaum, Steven Giovanetto, Bradley Buchanan, Y. Samuel Ding, Suchuan C. Fan, Gregg Nebgen
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Patent number: 6024220Abstract: A container is disclosed comprising a first sidewall having a first layer and a second layer. The second layer overlaps a portion of the first layer to define an overlap area. A sealing flange extends from the first layer outward of the overlap area. A second sidewall is connected to the first sidewall along the sealing flange to define an inner chamber therebetween. The second sidewall and the sealing flange define a first layered structure having a first number of layers along the sealing flange. The overlap area and the second sidewall define a second layered structure having a second number of layers. The second number of layers is greater than the first number of layers. The container is sealed by positioning peripheral edges of the first and second sidewalls into registration so that the overlap area is substantially centrally disposed over the second sidewall and applying sealing energy to the first number of layers to define a peripheral seam.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 1997Date of Patent: February 15, 2000Assignee: Baxter International Inc.Inventors: Sidney T. Smith, Bradley Buchanan, Steven Giovanetto, Larry Rosenbaum
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Patent number: 5993949Abstract: A multiple layer structure comprising a skin layer, a barrier layer, a radio frequency susceptible layer having a first polyolefin in an amount within a range of 30-60% by weight, a second polyolefin in an amount within the range of 25-50% by weight, a radio frequency susceptible polymer in an amount within the range of 3-40% by weight, a styrene and hydrocarbon block copolymer in an amount within the range of 5-40% by weight of the sealant layer.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 1997Date of Patent: November 30, 1999Assignee: Baxter International Inc.Inventors: Larry Rosenbaum, Steven Giovanetto, Sidney T. Smith, David V. Bacehowski, Gregg Nebgen, Varsha Kalyankar
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Patent number: 5693387Abstract: A multiple layer structure comprising a skin layer, a barrier layer, a radio frequency susceptible layer having a first polyolefin in an amount within a range of 30-60% by weight, a second polyolefin in an amount within the range of 25-50% by weight, a radio frequency susceptible polymer in an amount within the range of 3-40% by weight, a styrene and hydrocarbon block copolymer in an amount within the range of 5-40% by weight of the sealant layer.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 1995Date of Patent: December 2, 1997Assignee: Baxter International Inc.Inventors: Larry Rosenbaum, Steven Giovanetto, Sidney T. Smith, David V. Bacehowski, Gregg Nebgen, Varsha Kalyankar