William Carr

Title: William Carr and Automated Blood Collection Technology

Introduction

William Carr is an inventor associated with Phillipsburg, New Jersey, and P5 Designers, LLC. His patent work addresses blood collection systems designed to improve sample handling and reduce the risk of identification and ordering errors.

Latest Patents

Carr is credited with 1 patent: “Devices and Systems for Automated Collection of Blood into Tube Stored at Atmospheric Pressure.” The invention describes a blood collection tube with a body, chamber, vacuum port, and cap. The cap’s septa and conduits allow fluid to be drawn into the tube when a fluid source is connected and vacuum is applied.

The associated collection device includes a vacuum pump and reservoirs containing concentrated blood additives. Together, the tube and device are designed to collect blood samples at low vacuum into tubes stored at atmospheric pressure. The system is intended to help prevent misidentification, mislabeling, and incorrect tube ordering.

Career Highlights

Carr’s listed patent reflects work on automated blood collection and the design of equipment for clinical sample handling. His affiliation with P5 Designers, LLC connects his inventive work with a company focused on design.

Collaborations

Carr’s listed coworkers include Paul D. Carse and Cordelia A. Ogren. The available information identifies them as colleagues but does not specify their roles in the patent.

Conclusion

William Carr’s patent describes a coordinated tube-and-device system intended to make blood collection more controlled and help reduce errors in sample handling.