Patents by Inventor Paul D. Slowey
Paul D. Slowey 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).
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Patent number: 9645091Abstract: A portable, hand-held electro-optical reader and specimen sample collector is provided, including an absorbent pad, one or more test strips contained in the collector handle to provide observable results through a window, the handle insertable into the reader for immediate recording and analysis. The system includes means to automatically provide subject and test specific data with the test results and retain samples for later verification analysis.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2011Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Assignee: BAMBURGH MARRSH, LLCInventors: Paul D. Slowey, James Wickstead, Keith Seritella, Brian Forbes, John Ennis, Richard Herrig, Jason Giddings, Paul Smith
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Publication number: 20170071582Abstract: A sample collection system includes a sample collector having a handle with a collection strip retainer and male threaded portion disposed around the retainer, a collection strip extending from the retainer, wherein the collection strip has a pre-determined maximum load for the sample fluid and a sample volume adequacy indicator; a transport tube including a coupling to removably receive a transport tube cap and a female threaded portion to removably receive the sample collector male threaded portion, the transport tube including visually discernable graduated scale and being a translucent or transparent; and, a predetermined volume of buffer solution disposed within the transport tube cylinder. A method for collecting a fluid sample of adequate volume and known dilution factor is provided utilizing the sample collection system.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2015Publication date: March 16, 2017Applicant: OASIS DIAGNOSTICS CORPORATIONInventors: ROBERT L. BUCK, JASON GIDDINGS, PAUL D. SLOWEY
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Publication number: 20160123856Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided to obtain RNA-enhanced and protein-enhanced fluid samples which are stable at ambient temperatures. An apparatus includes a filter element made from a fibrous hydrophilic material which preferentially binds and filters cells, DNA-containing macrostructures, mucins and particulates, but does not preferentially bind RNA, RNA-containing macrostructures or proteins. An apparatus may include a sample collector having an absorbent collection pad which also does not preferentially bind RNA, RNA-containing macrostructures or proteins. A method includes obtaining a sample and passing the sample through an RNA-and-protein-preferential filter element to obtain RNA-enhanced and protein-enhanced samples. The method may include use of a RNA-and-protein-preferential absorbent pad material to collect the sample. DNA-rich samples may be obtained by using DNA elution buffer to release the DNA-containing cells and macrostructures after obtaining the RNA-enhanced and protein-enhanced samples.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2014Publication date: May 5, 2016Applicant: OASIS DIAGNOSTICS CORPORATIONInventors: PAUL D SLOWEY, ROBERT L BUCK, MARY LAUGHLIN
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Publication number: 20150133817Abstract: A pediatric saliva collection system includes a pacifier portion, a stiffener, a collector, and a pad compression tube. The pacifier portion includes a receiver having a first interior cavity and nipple having a second interior cavity in fluid communication with the first interior cavity, the nipple including a plurality of apertures. The stiffener is insertable into the pacifier receiver, and adapted to receive the collector therein, the collector including a handle, an absorbent pad extending out from the handle and a seal; the collector removably insertable into the pacifier portion; and, the pad compression tube insertable over the collector to compress the absorbent pad and express liquid sample.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2014Publication date: May 14, 2015Inventors: CHRISTOPHER C. SLOWEY, PAUL D. SLOWEY, ROBERT L. BUCK
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Patent number: 8641642Abstract: A biological sample collection system is described comprising a biological sample collecting wand and a buffer container with a buffer solution. The biological sample collecting wand includes a handle and a sample collector detachably coupled to the handle. The sample collector include one or more sample protrusions, one or more sample apertures, or a combination thereof, at least the sample collector to removably insert into the buffer container.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2011Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Assignee: Oasis Diagnostics CorporationInventors: Jason Giddings, Paul D Slowey
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Patent number: 8603008Abstract: An apparatus for generating and collecting saliva samples containing enhanced cell concentrations includes a mouthpiece having a mouth contact portion and a flow channel which may include a tapered basin, a conduit in fluid communication with the flow channel, and one or more collectors couplable to the conduit. The mouth contact portion and basin may be textured to enhance cell removal. The mouth contact portion may include a plurality of internal and external channels disposed around the flow channel. Filters may be included between the flow channel and the collectors. A closure member is provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2010Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignee: Oasis Diagnostics CorporationInventors: Brian Joseph Libby, Paul D. Slowey
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Publication number: 20120310113Abstract: A biological sample collection system is described comprising a biological sample collecting wand and a buffer container with a buffer solution. The biological sample collecting wand includes a handle and a sample collector detachably coupled to the handle. The sample collector include one or more sample protrusions, one or more sample apertures, or a combination thereof, at least the sample collector to removably insert into the buffer container.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2011Publication date: December 6, 2012Applicant: Oasis Diagnostics CorporationInventors: Jason Giddings, Paul D. Slowey
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Publication number: 20120282154Abstract: A portable, hand-held electro-optical reader and specimen sample collector is provided, including an absorbent pad, one or more test strips contained in the collector handle to provide observable results through a window, the handle insertable into the reader for immediate recording and analysis. The system includes means to automatically provide subject and test specific data with the test results and retain samples for later verification analysis.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2011Publication date: November 8, 2012Applicant: BAMBURGH MARRSH LLCInventors: PAUL D. SLOWEY, James Wickstead, Keith Seritella, Brian Forbes, John Ennis, Richard Herrig, Jason Giddings, Paul Smith
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Patent number: 8273305Abstract: A specimen sample collection device includes a handle having a sufficiency indicator and absorbent pad partially contained therein with one or more test strips, a pad compression tube insertable over the absorbent pad within the handle and around an end of the handle, and a collection tube having one or more sample chambers, attachable to the pad compression tube, and wherein the compression tube defines one or more chambers, and wherein when the collection tube is attached to the pad compression tube, the chambers are in fluid communication with the pad compression tube. A sufficiency indicator includes a light pipe indicator. The system includes a ratcheting pad compression tube lock. An electro-optical reader captures and records test strip results through the window and communicates the results to a printer or other device.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2011Date of Patent: September 25, 2012Inventors: Paul D. Slowey, Richard Herrig, James Wickstead, John Ennis, Paul Smith, Jason Giddings, Keith Seritella
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Publication number: 20110268626Abstract: A specimen sample collection device includes a handle having a sufficiency indicator and absorbent pad partially contained therein with one or more test strips, a pad compression tube insertable over the absorbent pad within the handle and around an end of the handle, and a collection tube having one or more sample chambers, attachable to the pad compression tube, and wherein the compression tube defines one or more chambers, and wherein when the collection tube is attached to the pad compression tube, the chambers are in fluid communication with the pad compression tube. A sufficiency indicator includes a light pipe indicator. The system includes a ratcheting pad compression tube lock. An electro-optical reader captures and records test strip results through the window and communicates the results to a printer or other device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2011Publication date: November 3, 2011Applicant: BAMBURGH MARRSH LLCInventors: PAUL D. SLOWEY, RICHARD HERRIG, JAMES WICKSTEAD, JOHN ENNIS, PAUL SMITH, JASON GIDDINGS, KEITH SERITELLA
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Patent number: 8025851Abstract: A specimen sample collection device and test system includes a handle with a sufficiency indicator and locking teeth, an absorbent pad partially contained within the handle; a pad compression tube with outlet ports and locking holes insertable over the pad and handle; one or more collection tubes attachable to the pad compression tube outlet ports. The apparatus may include a light pipe sufficiency indicator with a spring compressor to force the absorbent pad into contact with the light pipe. The apparatus may include a collector dam. The apparatus may include a secondary seal. The apparatus may include a cylindrically shaped absorbent pad and a wrap-around light pipe sufficiency indicator with vent grooves. The apparatus may include a pad seat with buffer material disposed within the pad compression tube. The apparatus may include an absorbent pad split and divided into two lengths connected at a base. The apparatus may include a bar code identification.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2009Date of Patent: September 27, 2011Assignee: Bamburgh Marrsh LLCInventors: Paul D. Slowey, Jason Giddings
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Patent number: 7927548Abstract: A specimen sample collection device includes a handle having a sufficiency indicator and an absorbent pad partially contained within said handle. A specimen sample collection device and test system includes a handle having a sufficiency indicator, an absorbent pad partially contained within said handle, a pad compression tube insertable over said absorbent pad within said handle and around an end of said handle, and a collection tube having one or more sample chambers, attachable to said pad compression tube, and wherein said compression tube defines one or more chambers, and wherein when said collection tube is attached to said pad compression tube, the chambers are in fluid communication with said pad compression tube. A specimen sample collection device including a sufficiency indicator made up of a light pipe indicator window. A specimen sample collection device including an absorbent pad split and divided into two lengths connected at a base.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2007Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Assignee: Bamburgh Marsh LLCInventors: Paul D. Slowey, Richard Herrig, James Wickstead, John Ennis, Paul Smith, Jason Giddings, Keith Seritella
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Publication number: 20100331725Abstract: An apparatus for generating and collecting saliva samples containing enhanced cell concentrations includes a mouthpiece having a mouth contact portion and a flow channel which may include a tapered basin, a conduit in fluid communication with the flow channel, and one or more collectors couplable to the conduit. The mouth contact portion and basin may be textured to enhance cell removal. The mouth contact portion may include a plurality of internal and external channels disposed around the flow channel. Filters may be included between the flow channel and the collectors. A closure member is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2010Publication date: December 30, 2010Applicant: OASIS DIAGNOSTICS CORPORATIONInventors: Brian Joseph Libby, Paul D. Slowey
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Publication number: 20090306543Abstract: A specimen sample collection device and test system includes a handle with a sufficiency indicator and locking teeth, an absorbent pad partially contained within the handle; a pad compression tube with outlet ports and locking holes insertable over the pad and handle; one or more collection tubes attachable to the pad compression tube outlet ports. The apparatus may include a light pipe sufficiency indicator with a spring compressor to force the absorbent pad into contact with the light pipe. The apparatus may include a collector dam. The apparatus may include a secondary seal. The apparatus may include a cylindrically shaped absorbent pad and a wrap-around light pipe sufficiency indicator with vent grooves. The apparatus may include a pad seat with buffer material disposed within the pad compression tube. The apparatus may include an absorbent pad split and divided into two lengths connected at a base. The apparatus may include a bar code identification.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2009Publication date: December 10, 2009Applicant: BAMBURGH MARRSH LLCInventors: Paul D. Slowey, Jason Giddings
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Patent number: 7618591Abstract: A specimen sample collection device includes a handle having a sufficiency indicator and an absorbent pad partially contained within said handle. A specimen sample collection device and test system includes a handle having a sufficiency indicator, an absorbent pad partially contained within said handle, a pad compression tube insertable over said absorbent pad within said handle and around an end of said handle, and a collection tube having one or more sample chambers, attachable to said pad compression tube, and wherein said compression tube defines one or more chambers, and wherein when said collection tube is attached to said pad compression tube, the chambers are in fluid communication with said pad compression tube. A specimen sample collection device including a sufficiency indicator made up of a light pipe indicator window. A specimen sample collection device including an absorbent pad split and divided into two lengths connected at a base.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2005Date of Patent: November 17, 2009Assignee: Bamburgh Marrsh LLCInventors: Paul D. Slowey, Richard Herrig, James Wickstead, John Ennis, Paul Smith, Keith Seritella
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Publication number: 20090181451Abstract: A specimen sample collection device and test system includes a handle having a sufficiency indicator, an absorbent pad partially contained within said handle, a pad compression tube insertable over said absorbent pad within said handle and around an end of said handle, and a collection tube having one or more sample chambers, attachable to said pad compression tube, and wherein said compression tube defines one or more chambers, and wherein when said collection tube is attached to said pad compression tube, the chambers are in fluid communication with said pad compression tube. A specimen sample collection device including a sufficiency indicator made up of a light pipe indicator window. A specimen sample collection device including an absorbent pad split and divided into two lengths connected at a base. A specimen sample collection device including a bar code identification. A specimen sample collection device and test system including a locking mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2009Publication date: July 16, 2009Applicant: BAMBURGH MARRSH LLCInventors: Paul D. Slowey, Richard Herrig, James Wickstead, John Ennis, Paul Smith, Keith Seritella
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Publication number: 20080118397Abstract: A specimen sample collection device includes a handle having a sufficiency indicator and an absorbent pad partially contained within said handle. A specimen sample collection device and test system includes a handle having a sufficiency indicator, an absorbent pad partially contained within said handle, a pad compression tube insertable over said absorbent pad within said handle and around an end of said handle, and a collection tube having one or more sample chambers, attachable to said pad compression tube, and wherein said compression tube defines one or more chambers, and wherein when said collection tube is attached to said pad compression tube, the chambers are in fluid communication with said pad compression tube. A specimen sample collection device including a sufficiency indicator made up of a light pipe indicator window. A specimen sample collection device including an absorbent pad split and divided into two lengths connected at a base.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2007Publication date: May 22, 2008Inventors: Paul D. Slowey, Richard Herrig, James Wickstead, John Ennis, Paul Smith, Jason Giddings
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Patent number: D611991Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2005Date of Patent: March 16, 2010Inventors: Paul D. Slowey, James Wickstead, Keith Seritella, Michael Beaubien