Michael J Iskra

US Patent:

6465256, Oct 15, 2002

Filed:

Aug 26, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/649402

Inventors:

Michael J. Iskra - Bridgewater NJ

Assignee:

Becton, Dickinson and Company - Franklin Lakes NJ

International Classification:

G01N 118

US Classification:

436177, 210789, 422 72, 422101, 422102, 436 45, 436 63

Abstract:

A device and method for separating heavier and lighter phases of a fluid sample is described. The fluid separation device includes an elongate collection tube accommodating the fluids, and a deformable separator including a deformable bladder having a flowable substance contained therein. The deformable bladder is reconfigurable upon centrifugation to a toroidal shape allowing fluid flow therethrough. The bladder is movable along the tube during centrifugation to a position between the separated blood phase.

US Patent:

6602206, Aug 5, 2003

Filed:

Aug 16, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/640238

Inventors:

Volker Niermann - Little Falls NJ
Michael J. Iskra - Bridgewater NJ

Assignee:

Becton, Dickinson and Company - Franklin Lakes NJ

International Classification:

A61B 500

US Classification:

600573

Abstract:

The present invention is a stopper and shield closure assembly 16 millimeter (mm) fluid collection tube whereby the 16 millimeter tube is compatible with conventional needle holders.

US Patent:

6651835, Nov 25, 2003

Filed:

Aug 21, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/933653

Inventors:

Michael Iskra - Bridgewater NJ

Assignee:

Becton, Dickinson and Company - Franklin Lakes NJ

International Classification:

B65D 2500

US Classification:

220 2387, 2205922, 215247, 215 121, 215 131, 422105

Abstract:

The present invention is a container assembly that includes an inner tube formed from a plastic that is substantially inert to bodily fluids and an outer tube that is formed from a different plastic. Collectively, the container assembly is useful for providing an effective barrier against gas and water permeability in the assembly and for extending the shelf-life of the container assembly, especially when used for blood collection. The inner container is spaced from the outer container at most locations. However, the inner container includes an enlarged top configured to engage the outer container. The enlarged top has a roughened outer surface to permit an escape of air from the space between the containers.

US Patent:

6749078, Jun 15, 2004

Filed:

Apr 1, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/114542

Inventors:

Michael Iskra - Bridgewater NJ

Assignee:

Becton, Dickinson and Company - Franklin Lakes NJ

International Classification:

B65D 2500

US Classification:

220 2387, 2205922, 215247, 215 121, 215 131, 422105

Abstract:

The present invention is a container assembly that includes an inner tube formed from a plastic that is substantially inert to bodily fluids and an outer tube that is formed from a different plastic. Collectively, the container assembly is useful for providing an effective barrier against gas and water permeability in the assembly and for extending the shelf-life of the container assembly, especially when used for blood collection. The outer surface of the inner tube and/or the inner surface of the outer tube are provided with a matte finish that forms an array of peaks and valleys. The valleys form circuitous paths that accommodate a flow of air to facilitate insertion of the inner tube into the outer tube. The circuitous paths also allow air to vent during processing to low pressure.

US Patent:

6910597, Jun 28, 2005

Filed:

Aug 15, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/641879

Inventors:

Michael Iskra - Bridgewater NJ, US

Assignee:

Becton, Dickinson and Company - Franklin Lakes NJ

International Classification:

B65D025/00

US Classification:

220 2387, 2205922, 215247, 215 121, 215 131, 422105

Abstract:

The present invention is a container assembly that includes an inner tube formed from a plastic that is substantially inert to bodily fluids and an outer tube that is formed from a different plastic. Collectively, the container assembly is useful for providing an effective barrier against gas and water permeability in the assembly and for extending the shelf-life of the container assembly, especially when used for blood collection. The inner container is spaced from the outer container at most locations. However, the inner container includes an enlarged top configured to engage the outer container. The enlarged top has a roughened outer surface to permit an escape of air from the space between the containers.

US Patent:

7507378, Mar 24, 2009

Filed:

Aug 20, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/644387

Inventors:

Judith A. Reichenbach - Pompton Plains NJ, US
Danielle DeSalvo - Butler NJ, US
Norman J. Hutton - Franklin Lakes NJ, US
Michael Iskra - Bridgewater NJ, US

Assignee:

Becton, Dickinson and Company - Franklin Lakes NJ

International Classification:

B01L 3/00

US Classification:

422102, 215 10, 426180

Abstract:

A plurality of container assemblies are provided. Each container assembly has substantially identical external dimensions. However, the internal volumes of certain container assemblies differ from the internal volumes of other container assemblies. The container assemblies are configured in accordance with the required volume of material to be collected or maintained in the respective container assemblies and to enable uniform head spaces despite the different volumes of materials in the respective container assemblies. Each container assembly may have an inner container and an outer container. The inner and outer containers may be assembled together or formed integrally by molding.

US Patent:

D634024, Mar 8, 2011

Filed:

Jan 22, 2010

Appl. No.:

29/354345

Inventors:

Kenneth Karpiloff - Mamaroneck NY, US
Michael Iskra - Bridgewater NJ, US

Assignee:

Becton, Dickinson and Company - Franklin Lakes NJ

International Classification:

2401

US Classification:

D24224

US Patent:

7959866, Jun 14, 2011

Filed:

Aug 29, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/494594

Inventors:

Jamieson W. M. Crawford - Demarest NJ, US
Norman J. Hutton - Franklin Lakes NJ, US
Margie M. Ferguson - East Orange NJ, US
Michael Iskra - Bridgewater NJ, US

Assignee:

Becton, Dickinson and Company - Franklin Lakes NJ

International Classification:

B01L 3/00

US Classification:

422102, 220 2383, 220 2387, 220 2389

Abstract:

A tube assembly includes an inner tube telescoped into an outer tube. The inner tube is dimensioned to define a substantially annular space between the inner and outer tubes. Portions of the inner tube near its open top are configured to permit venting as the inner tube is inserted into the open top. However, the vent is closed during insertion of a closure into the tube assembly or prior to inserting a closure into the tube assembly.