Janet M Ratajczak

US Patent:

D457307, May 21, 2002

Filed:

Apr 26, 2001

Appl. No.:

29/140924

Inventors:

Britta Pukall - Feldmeilen, CH
Janet Ratajczak - McHenry IL
Beat J. Moser - Cham, CH

Assignee:

Medela Holding AG

International Classification:

0301

US Classification:

D 3217, D3216

US Patent:

D459075, Jun 25, 2002

Filed:

May 4, 2001

Appl. No.:

29/141434

Inventors:

Britta Pukall - Feldmeilen, CH
Janet Ratajczak - McHenry IL
Beat J. Moser - Cham, CH

Assignee:

Medela Holding AG

International Classification:

0301

US Classification:

D 3289, D3276

US Patent:

54318840, Jul 11, 1995

Filed:

Feb 22, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/200205

Inventors:

David McDonough - Crystal Lake IL
Janet Ratajczak - McHenry IL
Lawrence G. Ponsi - Wheeling IL
John J. Newton - Palatine IL

Assignee:

Sage Products, Inc. - Crystal Lake IL

International Classification:

B01L 1100

US Classification:

422101

Abstract:

A system for transporting and processing a specimen, and an assembly employing that system. The transporting and processing system comprises a tubular container having a filter assembly removably secured within the container by a threaded collar. A cap is applied to the collar, and a spoon is secured to the underside of the cap for collecting a specimen and inserting it within the filter contained within the container. The spoon is shaped to fit within the filter when the cap is applied. In the assembly, the specimen transporting and processing system is utilized along with a separate container having a spoon assembly and cap, but no filter assembly. A stand is provided for retaining both containers.

US Patent:

53886992, Feb 14, 1995

Filed:

Jun 29, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/084856

Inventors:

Janet Ratajczak - McHenry IL
Donald R. Harreld - Woodstock IL
Paul H. Hanifl - Barrington Hills IL

Assignee:

Sage Products, Inc. - Crystal Lake IL

International Classification:

B65D 7100
B65D 3022
A61B 500

US Classification:

206569

Abstract:

A specimen collection kit particularly for collection and transport of urine specimens. The kit includes a first pouch sealed about its periphery and encapsulating a collection container therewithin. A second pouch is provided, also with a peripheral seal, and encapsulating one or more test vials for specimen testing. The second pouch also includes a resealable seal proximate one edge such that the second pouch can be resealed after opening of the peripheral seal on that edge. The pouches are united along one edge of each pouch, and a perforation is provided at that juncture to permit severing of the two pouches.

US Patent:

58339280, Nov 10, 1998

Filed:

Nov 15, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/567353

Inventors:

Janet Ratajczak - McHenry IL
Donald R. Harreld - Woodstock IL
Joseph Kus - Ivanhoe IL
John Posey - McHenry IL

Assignee:

Sage Products, Inc. - Crystal Lake IL

International Classification:

B01L 300

US Classification:

422102

Abstract:

A specimen transporting and processing system having a tubular container with a collar threadedly secured at one end and with a cap applied to the collar. The collar is temporarily locked in place on the container by means of an extending tab which is bound in place by a tape strip adhering to the tab and to the container. When the tape strip is removed or broken, the collar can then be unscrewed and removed from the container.

US Patent:

53120094, May 17, 1994

Filed:

Jun 7, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/073098

Inventors:

Janet Ratajczak - McHenry IL
Lawrence G. Ponsi - Wheeling IL
Paul H. Hanifl - Barrington Hills IL

Assignee:

Sage Products, Inc. - Crystal Lake IL

International Classification:

B65D 5508

US Classification:

220258

Abstract:

A liquid specimen collector for biological fluids. A receptacle is provided for holding fluids, with a cover applied thereon. A sample port is formed in the cover, and a cap is threadedly applied to the port. A removable specimen extractor is installed in the sample port, having a needle for piercing a pierceable end of a specimen vial, and an extraction tube which extends into the receptacle to facilitate withdrawal of any fluid in the receptacle. While the specimen extractor is removable, it is held temporarily in place until its removal is desired.