Patents by Inventor John S. Sundsmo

John S. Sundsmo has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20020198748
    Abstract: The invention includes systems and methods for training and implementing a drug free workplace program on behalf of an Entity. By using computerized processing, data storage, training, audit, authentication, certification and verification procedures, an integrated process of best practices for employee drug use detection and reduction is provided according to the invention. Specific steps for hierarchical sequence for implementation are disclosed. Secure processing and storage of information relating to random employee drug tests is provided, such that employee discipline decisions may be made on the basis of high-confidence data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2001
    Publication date: December 26, 2002
    Inventors: Thomas M. Eden, John S. Sundsmo
  • Patent number: 6478750
    Abstract: A hair collection device useful in testing for drugs and hazardous materials, comprising an outer barrel with a barrel lumen and a hair collection oriface; an inner hair storage container insertable in and removable from the barrel lumen, and comprising a hair storage lumen and a second hair collection oriface; and a hair snare insertable into the hair storage lumen and extendable through both of the hair collection orifaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Inventors: Janet F. Morrison, Peter A. Morrison, Carl M. Selavka, Thomas M. Eden, Chip B. Thuss, Kenneth C. Hopper, John S. Sundsmo
  • Patent number: 4760131
    Abstract: A soft tissue wound healing composition comprising an aqueous mixture of fibrillar collagen, heparin, and undegranulated platelets or platelet releasate. The composition is applied topically to the wound site in conjunction with means to keep it at the site and hydrated or in the form of an occlusive dressing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 1986
    Date of Patent: July 26, 1988
    Assignee: Collagen Corporation
    Inventors: John S. Sundsmo, George A. Ksander, John M. McPherson