Becton Dickinson and Company Limited

Bd Diagnostics

Dustin Diemert

Ammon David Lentz

Kevin Bailey

Joel Daniel Krayer

Laurence Michael Vaughan

Dwight Livingston

Brent Ronald Pohl

Edward M Skevington

Scott Shindledecker

Thierry Guillet

Ammon D Lentz

A method for penetrating a pierceable cap () on a vessel (). The pierceable cap () prevents escape of sample specimens from the vessel () before transfer with a transfer device (). The pierceable cap () may fit over a vessel (). An access port in the shell of the pierceable cap () may allow passage of a transfer device () through the pierceable cap (). At least one frangible layer () may be configured with cross slits () in a particular cross slit geometry. The cross slits () may contain an openable portion () or be covered by a thin membrane (). The shell () and frangible layer(s) () may be integrated into a one piece cap (), or be separate components (). The membrane on which the cross slitsare placed can be flat or contoured to guide the transfer device () to the cross slits (). The flat surfaces are supported by rib structures () that extend radially inward and downward into the vessel ().

Pierceable cap

A pierceable capmay be used for containing sample specimens. The pierceable capmay prevent escape of sample specimens before transfer with a transfer device. The pierceable capmay fit over a vessel. An access port in the shell of the pierceable capmay allow passage of a transfer devicethrough the pierceable cap. At least one frangible layermay be configured with cross slitsin a particular cross slit geometry. The cross slitsmay contain an openable portionor be covered by a thin membrane. The shelland frangible layer(s)may be integrated into a one piece cap, or be separate components. The membrane on which the cross slitsare placed can be flat or contoured to guide the transfer deviceto the cross slits

A customizable laboratory instrument comprising an interior space for receipt of test materials therein. An indented exterior surface of the laboratory instrument defines a boundary surface, a backing surface, and a sidewall. The backing surface is offset from the boundary surface a distance substantially equal to a depth of the sidewall. A panel having an edge is attachable to the sidewall such that a space is formed between the panel and backing surface for receipt of an object therein.

Laboratory instrument industrial design customization for customer personalization

A pierceable capmay be used for containing sample specimens. The pierceable capmay prevent escape of sample specimens before transfer with a transfer device. The pierceable capmay fit over a vessel. An access port in the shell of the pierceable capmay allow passage of a transfer devicethrough the pierceable cap. At least one frangible layermay be configured with cross slitsin a particular cross slit geometry. The cross slitsmay contain an openable portionor be covered by a thin membrane. The shelland frangible layer (s)may be integrated into a one piece cap, or be separate components. The membrane on which the cross slitsare placed can be flat or contoured to guide the transfer deviceto the cross slits

A pierceable cap maybe used for containing sample specimens during storage and transport. The pierceable cap may prevent unwanted escape of sample specimen before transfer with a transfer device. The pierceable cap may fit over a vessel. An access port in the pierceable cap may allow passage of a tip of a transfer device though the pierceable cap. Multiple frangible layers maybe disposed across the access port. One or more extensions proximate to a lower frangible layer may rotate around one or more coupling regions during insertion of the transfer device. The movement of the one or more extensions may pierce the lower frangible layer to create airways and allow air to escape from a vessel at a reduced velocity. Upper frangible layers may prevent escape of materials from spaces intermediate between the lower frangible layer and the upper frangible layers.

Pierceable cap having piercing extensions

A pierceable cap may be used for containing sample specimens during storage and transport. The pierceable cap may prevent unwanted escape of sample specimen before transfer with a transfer device. The pierceable cap may fit over a vessel. An access port in the pierceable cap may allow passage of a tip of a transfer device though the pierceable cap. A frangible layer may be disposed across the access port. One or more extensions proximate to the frangible layer may be coupled to the pierceable cap by coupling regions or other similar devices. The one or more extension may rotate around the one or more coupling regions during insertion of the transfer device. The movement of the one or more extensions may pierce the frangible layer to create airways and allow air to escape from a vessel at a reduced velocity.

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Baltimore, MD, United States of America

Dustin Diemert