Patents Assigned to Reference Diagnostics, Inc.
  • Data logger
    Patent number: 7349829
    Abstract: A data logger that avoids wasting power when data gathering is not needed (or is done by other means), but is activated automatically, without the need for human intervention, when it is needed. The data logger senses and stores data when a primary power source has failed. The data logger includes at least one back-up power source, and a detector switch connected to a primary power source and to one or more back-up power sources, the detector-switch detecting a condition indicative of the primary power source failure state, and connecting at least one back-up power source to provide power to the sampler, the storage medium and the sensor upon detection of the failure condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: Reference Diagnostics, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph F. Lawlor, Joseph D. Musto, Jerome M. Donovan, Jeffrey M. Hardy
  • Analyte-binding assay
    Patent number: 6627448
    Abstract: Analyte-binding assays, such as iron binding assays, are disclosed. The assays can provide information relating to the serum iron content and/or total iron binding capacity of a sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2003
    Assignee: Reference Diagnostics, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph F. Lawlor, Gordon C. Siek, Joseph D. Musto
  • Rapid separation assay for total iron binding capacity
    Patent number: 6368866
    Abstract: Methods, reagents and reaction mixtures for determining total iron binding capability is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2002
    Assignee: Reference Diagnostics, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph F. Lawlor, Joseph D. Musto, Gordon Siek
  • Lipid fractionation
    Patent number: 5595913
    Abstract: A method of separating a first class of lipoprotein in a sample from a second class of lipoprotein in the sample including: precipitating the second class of lipoprotein; contacting the sample with a magnetically responsive particle; and placing the sample in a magnetic field until the magnetically responsive particle has sedimented, thereby causing the precipitated second class of lipoproteins to sediment, leaving the first class of lipoproteins in the supernatant of the sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 21, 1997
    Assignee: Reference Diagnostics, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph F. Lawlor, Joseph D. Musto
  • Lipid fractionation
    Patent number: 5422279
    Abstract: A method of separating a first class of lipoprotein in a sample from a second class of lipoprotein in the sample including: precipitating the second class of lipoprotein; contacting the sample with a magnetically responsive particle; and placing the sample in a magnetic field until the magnetically responsive particle has sedimented, thereby causing the precipitated second class of lipoproteins to sediment, leaving the first class of lipoproteins in the supernatant of the sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 6, 1995
    Assignee: Reference Diagnostics, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph F. Lawlor, Joseph D. Musto
  • Lipid fractionation
    Patent number: 5242833
    Abstract: A method of separating a first class of lipoprotein in a sample from a second class of lipoprotein in the sample including: precipitating the second class of lipoprotein; contacting the sample with a magnetically responsive particle; and placing the sample in a magnetic field until the magnetically responsive particle has sedimented, thereby causing the precipitated second class of lipoproteins to sediment, leaving the first class of lipoproteins in the supernatant of the sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1993
    Assignee: Reference Diagnostics, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph F. Lawlor, Joseph D. Musto