Patents by Inventor William I. Smith, Jr.

William I. Smith, 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).

  • Blood collecting tube with blood factor antibodies as anticoagulant
    Patent number: 5342753
    Abstract: An apparatus for resisting coagulation of blood, includes a blood container having disposed therein antibody to blood coagulation factors for resisting coagulation of blood. The apparatus further includes a needle and a holder for the needle which are both operatively associated with the blood container. The blood coagulation factor antibody inhibits coagulation of the blood drawn by the needle into the blood container so that an uncoagulated blood sample is obtained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 30, 1994
    Inventor: William I. Smith, Jr.
  • Closure system for storage, transport and disposal of hypodermic needles
    Patent number: 4643722
    Abstract: A hypodermic needle assembly adapted for covering and uncovering the needle by relative lateral movement between a closure member and the needle. The needle has an enlargement hub portion. An elongated closure is disposed in adjacent relationship with respect to the needle and has an elongated slot which permits insertion of the needle into the closure and removal of the needle therefrom. The closure may engage the needle hub for resisting undesired removal of the closure. A closure strip is displaceably secured in overlying relationship with respect to the slot so as to provide a sterile needle. Pilot means may be provided adjacent the closure slot to facilitate insertion of the needle into the slot. An indicator may be provided to facilitate determination of closure orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 1985
    Date of Patent: February 17, 1987
    Inventor: William I. Smith, Jr.