Patents by Inventor Abigail Bird

Abigail Bird 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).

  • Sample withdrawal and dispensing device
    Patent number: 8409508
    Abstract: A device is provided for receiving a fluid sample. The device includes a fitment having a cavity formed therein. The cavity is provided under vacuum. The fitment also includes a port having a seal. The port is configured to provide fluid connection from an exterior surface of the fitment to the cavity upon opening of the seal. The device optionally includes a collapsible compartment coupled to the fitment and in fluid communication with the cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: BioFire Diagnostics, Inc.
    Inventors: Kirk Max Ririe, Brent Farnes Higginson, Abigail Bird
  • Sample withdrawal and dispensing device
    Publication number: 20050226772
    Abstract: A device is provided for receiving a fluid sample. The device includes a fitment having a cavity formed therein. The cavity is provided under vacuum. The fitment also includes a port having a seal. The port is configured to provide fluid connection from an exterior surface of the fitment to the cavity upon opening of the seal. The device optionally includes a collapsible compartment coupled to the fitment and in fluid communication with the cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2003
    Publication date: October 13, 2005
    Applicant: Idaho Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Kirk Ririe, Brent Higginson, Abigail Bird