Gary K Fletcher

US Patent:

20090130646, May 21, 2009

Filed:

Feb 8, 2007

Appl. No.:

12/278658

Inventors:

Gary D. Fletcher - Sparta NJ, US
Sol F. Green - North Woodmere NY, US
Myriam Lopez - Cliffside Park NJ, US
Robert J. Losada - Astoria NY, US
Dimitrios Manoussakis - Wyckoff NJ, US
C. Mark Newby - Tuxedo NY, US
Girish Parmar - Lambert Ct. Easton PA, US
Paul R. Soskey - Neshanic Station NJ, US
Timothy A. Stevens - Warwick NY, US
Yuguang Wu - Montvale NJ, US

Assignee:

BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY - Franklin Lakes NJ

International Classification:

A01N 1/02
C12M 1/00

US Classification:

435 2, 4352871

Abstract:

Disclosed is a fluid collection device wherein multiple, individual samples of fluid can be collected simultaneously. The device includes a chamber and an adapter which substantially and simultaneously distributes the blood to individual chambers with chamber specific additives. Also included is a system for using the blood collection device, preferably within a diagnostic testing laboratory.

US Patent:

20100279397, Nov 4, 2010

Filed:

Feb 8, 2007

Appl. No.:

12/278642

Inventors:

Jamieson W. Crawford - Cliffside Park NJ, US
Gary D. Fletcher - Sparta NJ, US
Sol F. Green - North Woodmere NY, US
Myriam Lopez - Cliffside Park NJ, US
Dimitrios Manoussakis - Wyckoff NJ, US
C. Mark Newby - Tuxedo NY, US
Girish Parmar - Stewartsville NJ, US
Paul R. Soskey - Neshanic Station NJ, US
Timothy A. Stevens - Warwick NY, US
Yuguang Wu - Montvale NJ, US

Assignee:

BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY - Franklin Lakes NJ

International Classification:

C12M 1/24

US Classification:

4353071

Abstract:

A biological sample containment system and method are provided that include a container for storing the biological sample and an indicator affixed to the container for displaying at least one measured characteristics of the container or sample, wherein measurement of the characteristic is commenced by activation of the indicator. In another embodiment of the invention, a biological sample containment system and method are provided that include a container for storing the biological sample and a colored scale affixed to the container, wherein the colored scale facilitates identification of at least one characteristic of the biological sample. In yet another embodiment of the invention, a biological sample containment system and method are provided that include a container for collecting a biological sample and a label affixed to the container, wherein information relating to the biological sample or container is situated on the label.

US Patent:

20210137434, May 13, 2021

Filed:

Jan 20, 2021

Appl. No.:

17/153696

Inventors:

- Franklin Lakes NJ, US
Gary D. Fletcher - Sparta NJ, US
Bradley M. Wilkinson - North Haledon NJ, US

International Classification:

A61B 5/15
B01L 3/00
A61M 1/36
A61B 5/151
A61B 5/157
A61M 1/34
B04B 7/08
G01N 1/28
G01N 1/34
G01N 1/40
G01N 33/49

Abstract:

A blood sampling transfer device that includes a lancing tape having a flow channel and a transfer cartridge removably connected to the lancing tape is disclosed. The blood sampling transfer device provides a closed system that reduces the exposure of a blood sample to both skin and environment and provides fast mixing of a blood sample with a sample stabilizer.

US Patent:

20200397359, Dec 24, 2020

Filed:

Aug 31, 2020

Appl. No.:

17/007875

Inventors:

- Franklin Lakes NJ, US
Daniel J. Marchiarullo - Morris Plains NJ, US
Gary D. Fletcher - Sparta NJ, US

International Classification:

A61B 5/15
G01N 33/49
A61B 5/157
B01L 3/00
A61B 5/151
A61M 1/34
B04B 7/08
G01N 1/28
G01N 1/34
G01N 1/40
A61M 1/36

Abstract:

A biological fluid sampling transfer device adapted to receive a multi-component blood sample is disclosed. After collecting the blood sample, the biological fluid sampling transfer device is able to separate a plasma portion from a cellular portion. After separation, the biological fluid sampling transfer device is able to transfer the plasma portion of the blood sample to a point-of-care testing device. The biological fluid sampling transfer device also provides a closed sampling and transfer system that reduces the exposure of a blood sample and provides fast mixing of a blood sample with a sample stabilizer. The biological fluid sampling transfer device is engageable with a blood testing device for closed transfer of a portion of the plasma portion from the biological fluid sampling transfer device to the blood testing device. The blood testing device is adapted to receive the plasma portion to analyze the blood sample and obtain test results.

US Patent:

20190274609, Sep 12, 2019

Filed:

May 29, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/425015

Inventors:

- Franklin Lakes NJ, US
Daniel J. Marchiarullo - Morris Plains NJ, US
Gary D. Fletcher - Sparta NJ, US

International Classification:

A61B 5/15
G01N 1/28
A61M 1/34
G01N 1/40
G01N 1/34
B01L 3/00
B04B 7/08
G01N 33/49
A61B 5/151
A61B 5/157

Abstract:

A biological fluid sampling transfer device adapted to receive a multi-component blood sample is disclosed. After collecting the blood sample, the biological fluid sampling transfer device is able to separate a plasma portion from a cellular portion. After separation, the biological fluid sampling transfer device is able to transfer the plasma portion of the blood sample to a point-of-care testing device. The biological fluid sampling transfer device also provides a closed sampling and transfer system that reduces the exposure of a blood sample and provides fast mixing of a blood sample with a sample stabilizer. The biological fluid sampling transfer device is engageable with a blood testing device for closed transfer of a portion of the plasma portion from the biological fluid sampling transfer device to the blood testing device. The blood testing device is adapted to receive the plasma portion to analyze the blood sample and obtain test results.

US Patent:

20170319120, Nov 9, 2017

Filed:

Jul 24, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/657362

Inventors:

- Franklin Lakes NJ, US
Gary D. Fletcher - Sparta NJ, US

International Classification:

A61B 5/151
A61B 5/151
A61B 5/15
A61B 5/15
A61B 5/15
A61B 5/15
A61B 5/15
A61B 5/151
A61B 5/15

Abstract:

A medical puncturing device having a wicking element disposed on a portion of the medical puncturing device is disclosed. The wicking element allows a user to remove a first drop of blood upon puncturing the skin using the medical puncturing device. In this manner, a subsequent drop of blood can be used to test their blood to determine their blood glucose level for proper insulin dosing.

US Patent:

20160015305, Jan 21, 2016

Filed:

Jul 9, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/795231

Inventors:

- Franklin Lakes NJ, US
Gary D. Fletcher - Sparta NJ, US

International Classification:

A61B 5/151
A61B 5/15

Abstract:

A medical puncturing device having a wicking element disposed on a portion of the medical puncturing device is disclosed. The wicking element allows a user to remove a first drop of blood upon puncturing the skin using the medical puncturing device. In this manner, a subsequent drop of blood can be used to test their blood to determine their blood glucose level for proper insulin dosing.

US Patent:

20140328734, Nov 6, 2014

Filed:

Jul 17, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/334030

Inventors:

- Franklin Lakes NJ, US
Gary D. Fletcher - Sparta NJ, US
Sol F. Green - North Woodmere NY, US
Myriam Lopez - Cliffside Park NJ, US
Dimitrios Manoussakis - Wyckoff NJ, US
C. Mark Newby - Tuxedo NY, US
Girish Parmar - Easton PA, US
Paul R. Soskey - Neshanic Station NJ, US
Timothy A. Stevens - Warwick NY, US
Yuguang Wu - Montvale NJ, US

International Classification:

B01L 3/00
G09F 3/00

US Classification:

422547, 4029901

Abstract:

A biological sample containment system and method are provided that include a container for storing the biological sample and an indicator affixed to the container for displaying at least one measured characteristics of the container or sample, wherein measurement of the characteristic is commenced by activation of the indicator. In yet another embodiment of the invention, a biological sample containment system and method are provided that include a container for collecting a biological sample and a label affixed to the container, wherein information relating to the biological sample or container is situated on the label and at least a portion of said information is situated on a face of the label that is affixed to the container.