Patents by Inventor Alexi J. Young
Alexi J. Young 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: 11851643Abstract: A selective microbial detection device and methods of use are provided. The device includes a water-proof pouch that includes a first wall portion, a second wall portion, and a porous membrane filter disposed in the pouch between the first and second wall portions. The filter membrane divides the pouch into first and second compartments. The microbial detection device also includes an effective amount of a dry nutrient disposed in the first compartment, which contains sodium lauryl sulfate in an amount of 1.75 milligrams or greater per twelve square inches of the first wall portion. A dry, cold water-soluble gelling agent is adhered to the pouch in the first compartment and an absorbent pad is disposed in the second compartment. A sealable sample port provides access to deposit a liquid into the first compartment.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2019Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Alexi J. Young, Evan D. Brutinel, Patrick A. Mach, Adam J. Stanenas
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Publication number: 20230227763Abstract: A device for growing microorganisms. The device can include a self-supporting, water-proof substrate having an inner-facing surface and an outer-facing surface; a cover sheet having an inner-facing surface and an outer-facing surface, the cover sheet adhered to at least a portion of the substrate; a microstructured surface on the inner-facing surface of the coversheet, wherein the microstructured surface comprises a plurality of microstructures; a substantially dry, gelling agent and a substantially dry, microbial growth nutrient composition disposed on the microstructured surface of the microstructured film or on a portion of the inner-facing surface of the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2021Publication date: July 20, 2023Applicant: NEOGEN FOOD SAFETY US HOLDCO CORPORATIONInventors: Alexi J. Young, Kurt Jonathan Halverson, Steven P. Swanson, Evan Douglas Brutinel, Caleb Timothy Nelson
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Patent number: 11638775Abstract: Described herein is a multilayer article comprising: a. a polymer substrate comprising an abstractable atom; and b. a hydrogel coating thereon wherein the hydrogel coating has a water content of at least 10 wt % and is covalently bonded to the polymer substrate, and wherein the hydrogel coating is derived from an aqueous composition having a pH less than 9.5, the aqueous composition comprising: (a) a hydrophilic monomer selected from at least one of (meth)acrylate or (meth)acrylamide; (b) at least 0.1 wt % of a water-swellable clay; (c) a first initiator, wherein the first initiator is water-soluble and is a Type I photoinitiator; and (d) a second initiator, wherein the initiator is water-soluble and is a Type II photoinitiator; and (e) an acid.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2016Date of Patent: May 2, 2023Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Alexi J. Young, Jerald K. Rasmussen
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Patent number: 11497828Abstract: Film-forming gel compositions, useful in creating conformable and flexible gel bandages, can be formulate from a film-forming polymer, an amine-rich adhesion promoter, and a volatile solvent. The gel compositions form relatively thick films when dried on tissue, and can exhibit enhanced breathability to promote wound healing.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2021Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Katie F. Wlaschin, George W. Griesgraber, Alexi J. Young, Semra Colak Atan, Delony L. Langer-Anderson, Junia M. Pereira, Michael J. Solberg
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Patent number: 11491255Abstract: Film forming gel compositions, useful in creating conformable and flexible gel bandages, can be formulate from a film-forming polymer, a tackifier, and a volatile solvent. The film forming gels can also include antiseptics, cationic polymer coagulants, fillers, and other additives. The gel compositions form relatively thick films when dried on tissue, and can exhibit enhanced breathability to promote wound healing.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2016Date of Patent: November 8, 2022Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Delony L. Langer-Anderson, George W. Griesgraber, Semra Colak Atan, Junia M. Pereira, Katie F. Wlaschin, Alexi J. Young, Robert A. Asmus, Petra L. Kohler Riedi, David S. Hays, Jerald K. Rasmussen, Michael J. Solberg
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Patent number: 11408023Abstract: Devices for microbial detection of microorganisms are provided including a body member including a substrate having a first major surface and a second major surface. The device further includes a substantially dry, first microbial growth nutrient composition disposed on a portion of the first major surface, a first adhesive composition adhered to the first microbial growth nutrient composition, and a cold-water-soluble first hydrogel-forming composition adhered to the first adhesive composition. The device also includes a cover sheet attached to the body member, where the cover sheet includes a first major surface facing the body member. Devices including a water-proof pouch are also provided. Methods for detecting and enumerating at least one microorganism in a sample are additionally provided, using the devices.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2017Date of Patent: August 9, 2022Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Alexi J. Young, Evan D. Brutinel
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Publication number: 20220240892Abstract: An ultrasonic coupling device. The ultrasonic coupling device includes a foam having an aperture; a hydrogel wherein the hydrogel has a water content of at least 10 wt %, wherein at least part of the hydrogel locates in the aperture of the foam; and a near field communication device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2020Publication date: August 4, 2022Inventors: Alexi J. Young, Ronald D. Jesme, Nicholas T. Gabriel
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Publication number: 20220241458Abstract: Film-forming gel compositions, useful in creating conformable and flexible gel bandages, can be formulate from a film-forming polymer, an amine-rich adhesion promoter, and a volatile solvent. The gel compositions form relatively thick films when dried on tissue, and can exhibit enhanced breathability to promote wound healing. In some cases, the film-forming gel composition can include lidocaine.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2020Publication date: August 4, 2022Applicant: Kindeva Drug Delivery L.P.Inventors: Katie F. Wlaschin, George W. Greisgraber, Alexi J. Young, Semra Colak Atan, Delony L. Langer-Anderson, Junia M. Pereira, Michael J. Solberg, Mark Tomai, Timothy A. Peterson, Keith Dahmen
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Publication number: 20220211344Abstract: An ultrasonic coupling device. The ultrasonic coupling device includes a hydrogel wherein the hydrogel has a water content of at least 10 wt %; and a near field communication device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2020Publication date: July 7, 2022Inventors: Alexi J. Young, Ronald D. Jesme, Nicholas T. Gabriel
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Publication number: 20220213421Abstract: A device for growing microorganisms. The device includes a body member comprising a self-supporting, water-proof substrate having upper and lower surfaces; a hydrophobic spacer element adhered to the upper surface of the substrate forming side walls to retain a predetermined amount of liquid in contact with the substrate, wherein the hydrophobic spacer element has a hole therein; a fluid control film in the hole of the hydrophobic spacer element; a cover sheet having an inner-facing surface and an outer-facing surface, the cover sheet adhered to at least a portion of the body member; and a substantially dry, first microbial growth nutrient composition disposed on a portion of the inner surface of the cover sheet; a first adhesive composition adhered to the first microbial growth nutrient composition; and a cold-water-soluble first hydrogel-forming composition adhered to the first adhesive composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2020Publication date: July 7, 2022Inventors: Alexi J. Young, Kurt J. Halverson, Steven P. Swanson, Evan D. Brutinel, Caleb T. Nelson
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Patent number: 11278639Abstract: Described herein is a hydrogel-containing multilayer article and methods of making, said hydrogel-containing multilayer article comprising: (i) a polymeric substrate comprising an abstractable atom; and (ii) a cured aqueous coating composition thereon wherein the coating composition comprises: (a) a hydrophilic monomer comprising a (meth)acrylamide, (meth)acrylate, and combinations thereof: (b) at least 2 wt % of a water-swellable clay; (c) a water-soluble type I photoinitiator; and (d) an acid or salt wherein a water insoluble type II photoinitiator is localized at the interface between the hydrogel coating and the polymeric substrate.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2018Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Alexi J. Young, Jerald K. Rasmussen
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Publication number: 20210154357Abstract: Film-forming gel compositions, useful in creating conformable and flexible gel bandages, can be formulate from a film-forming polymer, an amine-rich adhesion promoter, and a volatile solvent. The gel compositions form relatively thick films when dried on tissue, and can exhibit enhanced breathability to promote wound healing.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2021Publication date: May 27, 2021Inventors: Katie F. Wlaschin, George W. Griesgraber, Alexi J. Young, Semra Colak Atan, Delony L. Langer-Anderson, Junia M. Pereira, Michael J. Solberg
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Publication number: 20210114017Abstract: A microbial detection device and methods of use are provided. The device comprises a water-proof pouch that includes a first wall portion, a second wall portion, and a porous membrane filter disposed in the pouch between the first and second wall portions. The filter membrane divides the pouch into first and second compartments. A dry, cold water-soluble gelling agent is adhered to the pouch in the first compartment and an absorbent pad is disposed in the second compartment. A release liner removably adhered to the first adhesive layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2019Publication date: April 22, 2021Inventors: Alexi J. Young, John M. Kruse, Christopher M. Brown, Donald G. Peterson, Evan D. Brutinel
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Publication number: 20210040434Abstract: A selective microbial detection device and methods of use are provided. The device includes a water-proof pouch that includes a first wall portion, a second wall portion, and a porous membrane filter disposed in the pouch between the first and second wall portions. The filter membrane divides the pouch into first and second compartments. The microbial detection device also includes an effective amount of a dry nutrient disposed in the first compartment, which contains sodium lauryl sulfate in an amount of 1.75 milligrams or greater per twelve square inches of the first wall portion. A dry, cold water-soluble gelling agent is adhered to the pouch in the first compartment and an absorbent pad is disposed in the second compartment. A sealable sample port provides access to deposit a liquid into the first compartment.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2019Publication date: February 11, 2021Inventors: Alexi J. Young, Evan D. Brutinel, Patrick A. Mach, Adam J. Stanenas
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Patent number: 10772767Abstract: A fibrin-coated wound dressing article having a flexible film layer, a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer disposed on the flexible film layer, and a fibrin powder layer disposed on a surface of the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer opposite the flexible film layer. Methods of making and using fibrin-coated wound dressing articles are included.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2014Date of Patent: September 15, 2020Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Jason W. Bjork, Kurt J. Halverson, Alexi J. Young, Stephanie J. Moeller
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Publication number: 20200188552Abstract: Film forming gel compositions, useful in creating conformable and flexible gel bandages, can be formulate from a film forming polymer, a tackifier, and a volatile solvent. The film forming gels can also include antiseptics, cationic polymer coagulants, fillers, and other additives. The gel compositions form relatively thick films when dried on tissue, and can exhibit enhanced breathability to promote wound healing.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2020Publication date: June 18, 2020Inventors: Delony L. Langer-Anderson, George W. Griesgraber, Semra Colak Atan, Junia M. Pereira, Katie F. Wlaschin, Alexi J. Young, Robert A. Asmus, David S. Hays, Jerald K. Rasmussen, Michael J. Solberg
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Patent number: 10603405Abstract: Film forming gel compositions, useful in creating conformable and flexible gel bandages, can be formulate from a film forming polymer, a tackifier, and a volatile solvent. The film forming gels can also include antiseptics, cationic polymer coagulants, fillers, and other additives. The gel compositions form relatively thick films when dried on tissue, and can exhibit enhanced breathability to promote wound healing.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2016Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Delony L. Langer-Anderson, George W. Griesgraber, Semra Colak Atan, Junia M. Pereira, Katie F. Wlaschin, Alexi J. Young, Robert A. Asmus, David S. Hays, Jerald K. Rasmussen, Michael J. Solberg
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Publication number: 20200056136Abstract: Devices for microbial detection of microorganisms are provided including a body member including a substrate having a first major surface and a second major surface. The device further includes a first adhesive composition adhered to a portion of the first major surface. A number of particles of a substantially dry first microbial growth nutrient composition are distributed in the first adhesive composition, and a cold-water-soluble first hydrogel-forming composition is adhered to the first adhesive composition. The device also includes a cover sheet attached to the body member, where the cover sheet includes a first major surface facing the body member. Devices including a water-proof pouch, further comprising a porous membrane filter are also provided. Methods for detecting and enumerating at least one microorganism in a sample using the devices are additionally provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2017Publication date: February 20, 2020Inventors: Evan D. Brutinel, Alexi J. Young
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Publication number: 20200056219Abstract: Devices for microbial detection of microorganisms are provided including a body member including a substrate having a first major surface and a second major surface. The device further includes a substantially dry, first microbial growth nutrient composition disposed on a portion of the first major surface, a first adhesive composition adhered to the first microbial growth nutrient composition, and a cold-water-soluble first hydrogel-forming composition adhered to the first adhesive composition. The device also includes a cover sheet attached to the body member, where the cover sheet includes a first major surface facing the body member. Devices including a water-proof pouch are also provided. Methods for detecting and enumerating at least one microorganism in a sample are additionally provided, using the devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2017Publication date: February 20, 2020Inventors: Alexi J. Young, Evan D. Brutinel
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Publication number: 20200017650Abstract: Described herein is a hydrogel-containing multilayer article and methods of making, said hydrogel-containing multilayer article comprising: (i) a polymeric substrate comprising an abstractable atom; and (ii) a cured aqueous coating composition thereon wherein the coating composition comprises: (a) a hydrophilic monomer comprising a (meth)acrylamide, (meth)acrylate, and combinations thereof: (b) at least 2 wt % of a water-swellable clay; (c) a water-soluble type I photoinitiator; and (d) an acid or salt wherein a water insoluble type II photoinitiator is localized at the interface between the hydrogel coating and the polymeric substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2018Publication date: January 16, 2020Inventors: Alexi J. Young, Jerald K. Rasmussen