Edward T Nugent

US Patent:

46467530, Mar 3, 1987

Filed:

Jun 11, 1985

Appl. No.:

6/743534

Inventors:

Edward L. Nugent - North Caldwell NJ

Assignee:

Becton, Dickinson and Company - Franklin Lakes NJ

International Classification:

A61B 514

US Classification:

128763

Abstract:

A blood collector, for a microcollection container having an open end, a closed end and a container side wall therebetween, includes a cap for engaging the open end of a container and an elongate body extending through the cap defining a longitudinal axis and having a blood flow passageway therethrough. The body includes a distal front end portion adapted to receive blood from a wound and a proximal rear end portion terminating in a proximal edge for carrying blood to an interior surface of the container side wall. A vent is provided in said cap for air displacement therethrough. The rear end portion includes a generally longitudinally extending discontinuity interrupting the proximal edge for up to substantially about 120. degree. along the periphery of the body in a portion of the rear end portion being substantially adjacent to an interior surface of the container side wall when the cap engages a container. The discontinuity includes side walls extending from the blood flow passageway through the body.

US Patent:

48279447, May 9, 1989

Filed:

Jul 22, 1987

Appl. No.:

7/076446

Inventors:

Edward L. Nugent - North Caldwell NJ

Assignee:

Becton, Dickinson and Company - Franklin Lakes NJ

International Classification:

A61B 500

US Classification:

128771

Abstract:

A composite body fluid sample container is provided which incorporates at least one dry chemistry test strip into the structure with a shrink-wrap film whereby a plurality of chemically impregnated patches are exposed simultaneously in a self-contained device to provide instant response to a specimen introduced into the container. Moreover, the device separates the test strip from the remainder of the specimen so as to provide for additional testing if required. In addition, the device maintains the specimen, and the impregnated test strip isolated from exposure to contamination while at the same time keeping the specimen, if diseased, from contaminating handlers of the device. Finally, the device protects against breakage and any resulting leakage or contamination.

US Patent:

41401085, Feb 20, 1979

Filed:

Aug 10, 1977

Appl. No.:

5/823415

Inventors:

Edward L. Nugent - North Caldwell NJ

Assignee:

Becton, Dickinson and Company - Rutherford NJ

International Classification:

A61B 514

US Classification:

128 2F

Abstract:

The disclosure is of an assembly for the collection of blood from a mammalian blood vessel. The assembly comprises a flexible tube having needle cannulas mounted on each end. One of the needle cannulas is threadably secured to a holder member for holding a blood collection container. The assembly of the invention makes possible blood sampling regardless of the orientation of the mammal from whom the blood is being collected.

US Patent:

50008048, Mar 19, 1991

Filed:

Dec 21, 1988

Appl. No.:

7/287774

Inventors:

Edward L. Nugent - North Caldwell NJ

International Classification:

B32B 3126

US Classification:

156 85

Abstract:

A composite body fluid sample container is provided which incorporates safety features for containing diseased samples of such fluids from touching and/or contaminating anyone handling the samples. The composite includes a glass sample container, either evacuated or not, depending upon use which has disposed thereon a "shrunk down" sleeve of a thermoplastic film. In the event that the glass is cracked or broken, the sleeve holds the sample from spilling or leaking onto the hands of a person handling the container, or otherwise spreading a diseased sample by spilling, leakage, or cutting by broken glass.

US Patent:

44179812, Nov 29, 1983

Filed:

May 4, 1981

Appl. No.:

6/260530

Inventors:

Edward L. Nugent - North Caldwell NJ

Assignee:

Becton, Dickinson and Company - Paramus NJ

International Classification:

B01D 2126

US Classification:

210209

Abstract:

A blood collection device for receiving whole blood adapted to be centrifuged into phases of lighter and heavier specific gravity includes a container with proximal and distal ends and a penetrable stopper at the proximal end. A separator assembly inside the container includes a receptacle with a thixotropic barrier material therein. An aperture in the receptacle faces toward the distal end of the container. The barrier material has a specific gravity intermediate the specific gravities of the lighter and heavier phases of blood and is adapted to flow under its own influence through the aperture during centrifugation. The barrier material then travels to a position intermediate the lighter and heavier phases of blood separated during centrifugation and adheres to the inside wall of the container to form a barrier.

US Patent:

45553360, Nov 26, 1985

Filed:

Aug 11, 1980

Appl. No.:

6/176932

Inventors:

Edward L. Nugent - North Caldwell NJ
Lawrence Lutkowski - East Rutherford NJ

Assignee:

Becton, Dickinson and Company - Paramus NJ

International Classification:

B01D 3502

US Classification:

210232

Abstract:

A pouring spout for a container, particularly for decantation by pouring, of a liquid phase from the container and formed with a fluid passageway having a screen angularly disposed therein for the removal of solids from the liquid being poured from the container. A vent is provided in the pouring spout to facilitate pressure equalization to minimize or eliminate ebullition.

US Patent:

41542290, May 15, 1979

Filed:

Aug 10, 1977

Appl. No.:

5/823416

Inventors:

Edward L. Nugent - North Caldwell NJ

Assignee:

Becton, Dickinson and Company - East Rutherford NJ

International Classification:

A61B 500

US Classification:

128764

Abstract:

A blood sample collection system including an indicator for denoting successful venipuncture prior to entry into an evacuated tube portion of the system. The system includes a double ended cannula open at both ends and having a passageway therethrough. A holder is provided for mounting the cannula thereon with one end extending forwardly and adapted for venipuncture and the other end extending rearwardly and being adapted for coupling with a sample collection container. The evacuated sample collection container has a closed end and an open end with the open end closed by a self-sealing puncturable stopper. The stopper is adapted to be penetrated by the rear end of the cannula to provide fluid communication between the passageway through the cannula and the interior of the sample collection container. A pressure responsive indicator is on the stoppered collection container and is adapted to physically deform when the one end of the cannula is introduced into the vein and the other end of the cannula is introduced a predetermined distance into the stopper. The deformation is sufficient to permit a small amount of blood to enter the cannula for visual observation of a successful venipuncture.

US Patent:

41240448, Nov 7, 1978

Filed:

Nov 29, 1977

Appl. No.:

5/855556

Inventors:

Edward L. Nugent - North Caldwell NJ

Assignee:

Becton, Dickinson and Company - Rutherford NJ

International Classification:

B65B 304

US Classification:

141 98

Abstract:

A vented protective shield for a capillary pipette which may also serve as an overflow chamber for the pipette assembly. The assembly includes a pipette which is attached to a tubular holder. Both ends of the holder are adapted for frictionally engaging the vented shield. When attached to the end of the holder which includes the pipette, the shield serves as a protective device. When attached to the opposite end of the holder, it serves as an overflow chamber which prevents spillage of the sample as it is being diluted.