Patents by Inventor Thomas W. Balistreri

Thomas W. Balistreri 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).

  • Leveling device
    Patent number: 7287732
    Abstract: An improved leveling device having a unique elongated adjusting leg and locking hub which permits the secure leveling of an appliance without the use of extraneous tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2007
    Inventor: Thomas W. Balistreri
  • Pull tab tear cap for container port
    Patent number: 4344472
    Abstract: A closure is provided for a container such as a flexible bag for I.V. liquids which is easily removed therefrom with a minimum amount of force. The easily-removable cap structure affords a sterile closure system, yet at the same time is susceptible of different geometric configurations which concentrate pulling forces in a confined area and in conjunction with a pre-weakened tear line so that a force not exceeding more than about 12 pounds will initiate a tearing away of the cap structure so as to expose the port and the contents of the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 1981
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1982
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Mark E. Larkin, Thomas W. Balistreri
  • Device for measuring a urine discharge
    Patent number: 4241017
    Abstract: A device for measuring a discharge of urine comprising, a receiving member having an inlet port to receive the discharge, and a receptacle having a chamber to receive the discharge from the receiving member, and means for measuring a dynamic characteristic of the discharge. The device has a container attached to the receptacle to receive the discharge passing from the receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 1979
    Date of Patent: December 23, 1980
    Assignee: The Kendall Company
    Inventors: Thomas W. Balistreri, Carl J. Steigerwald, Terry N. Layton, Frank K. Villari, W. Martin Schultze
  • Combination hanger and clamp member for bedside drainage bag
    Patent number: 4051578
    Abstract: A one-piece combination hanger and clamp member for a drainage bag having an inlet tube connected to the top portion of the bag. The hanger clamp member is comprised of a bag retaining portion, a hanger clamp portion and a tube retaining portion. The bag retaining portion has an upright U-shape and is adapted to engage and support the drainage bag in a substantially vertical hanging position. The hanger clamp portion is integral with and extends from one leg of the bag retaining portion. The hanger clamp portion has an inverted U-shape adapted for hanging engagement with a support member and also has an elongated slot therein extending from one leg thereof to the other leg thereof with said slot tapering inwardly at one end thereof to a narrow clamping slot in which the inlet tube can be forced to thereby clamp it shut. The tube retaining portion is comprised of a lip integral with and extending from the other leg of the U-shaped bag engaging portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 1975
    Date of Patent: October 4, 1977
    Assignee: Plastronics, Inc.
    Inventors: James G. Manschot, Byron L. Mather, Thomas W. Balistreri
  • Pull tab tear cap for medical liquid container
    Patent number: D269252
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 1981
    Date of Patent: June 7, 1983
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventor: Thomas W. Balistreri
  • Pull ring port cap for a medical fluid container
    Patent number: D273227
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 1981
    Date of Patent: March 27, 1984
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Kenneth E. Wilkinson, Thomas W. Balistreri