Patents by Inventor Andy Maczuszenko
Andy Maczuszenko 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: 8765075Abstract: In one embodiment, the invention is to a dry reagent composition configured as a solute to be dissolved into whole-blood prior to a whole-blood immunoassay, the dry reagent composition comprising: goat IgG, mouse IgG, dextran, a buffer, proclin, and sodium chloride in a support matrix. In another embodiment, the invention is to a dry reagent composition configured as a solute to be dissolved into whole-blood prior to a whole-blood immunoassay, the dry reagent composition comprising dextran and a salt in a support matrix.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2012Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Abbott Point of Care, Inc.Inventors: Cary James Miller, Andy Maczuszenko
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Patent number: 8377392Abstract: An apparatus and method for sealing a fluid sample collection device, comprising loading a fluid sample collection device with a fluid sample, said device comprising a housing having at least one substantially planar surface that includes an orifice in fluid communication with an internal fluid sample holding chamber which terminates at an internal capillary stop; and slidably moving a sealing element over at least a portion of said substantially planar surface in a way that displaces any excess fluid sample away from the orifice, seals the fluid sample within said holding chamber, and inhibits the fluid sample from prematurely breaking through the internal capillary stop.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2012Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Assignee: Abbott Point of Care Inc.Inventors: Cary James Miller, Andy Maczuszenko
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Publication number: 20120315647Abstract: An apparatus and method for sealing a fluid sample collection device, comprising loading a fluid sample collection device with a fluid sample, said device comprising a housing having at least one substantially planar surface that includes an orifice in fluid communication with an internal fluid sample holding chamber which terminates at an internal capillary stop; and slidably moving a sealing element over at least a portion of said substantially planar surface in a way that displaces any excess fluid sample away from the orifice, seals the fluid sample within said holding chamber, and inhibits the fluid sample from prematurely breaking through the internal capillary stop.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2012Publication date: December 13, 2012Applicant: ABBOTT POINT OF CARE INC.Inventors: Cary James Miller, Andy Maczuszenko
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Publication number: 20120252032Abstract: An apparatus and method for sealing a fluid sample collection device, comprising loading a fluid sample collection device with a fluid sample, said device comprising a housing having at least one substantially planar surface that includes an orifice in fluid communication with an internal fluid sample holding chamber which terminates at an internal capillary stop; and slidably moving a sealing element over at least a portion of said substantially planar surface in a way that displaces any excess fluid sample away from the orifice, seals the fluid sample within said holding chamber, and inhibits the fluid sample from prematurely breaking through the internal capillary stop.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2012Publication date: October 4, 2012Applicant: ABBOTT POINT OF CARE INC.Inventors: Cary James Miller, Andy Maczuszenko
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Patent number: 8216853Abstract: An apparatus and method for sealing a fluid sample collection device, comprising: loading a fluid sample collection device with a fluid sample, said device comprising a housing having at least one substantially planar surface that includes an orifice in fluid communication with an internal fluid sample holding chamber which terminates at an internal capillary stop; and slidably moving a sealing element over at least a portion of said substantially planar surface in a way that displaces any excess fluid sample away from the orifice, seals the fluid sample within said holding chamber, and inhibits the fluid sample from prematurely breaking through the internal capillary stop.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2011Date of Patent: July 10, 2012Assignee: Abbott Point of Care Inc.Inventors: Cary James Miller, Andy Maczuszenko
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Patent number: 8182770Abstract: An apparatus and method for sealing a fluid sample collection device, comprising: loading a fluid sample collection device with a fluid sample, said device comprising a housing having at least one substantially planar surface that includes an orifice in fluid communication with an internal fluid sample holding chamber which terminates at an internal capillary stop; and slidably moving a sealing element over at least a portion of said substantially planar surface in a way that displaces any excess fluid sample away from the orifice, seals the fluid sample within said holding chamber, and inhibits the fluid sample from prematurely breaking through the internal capillary stop.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2011Date of Patent: May 22, 2012Assignee: Abbott Point of Care Inc.Inventors: Cary James Miller, Andy Maczuszenko
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Publication number: 20110269222Abstract: An apparatus and method for sealing a fluid sample collection device, comprising: loading a fluid sample collection device with a fluid sample, said device comprising a housing having at least one substantially planar surface that includes an orifice in fluid communication with an internal fluid sample holding chamber which terminates at an internal capillary stop; and slidably moving a sealing element over at least a portion of said substantially planar surface in a way that displaces any excess fluid sample away from the orifice, seals the fluid sample within said holding chamber, and inhibits the fluid sample from prematurely breaking through the internal capillary stop.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2011Publication date: November 3, 2011Applicant: ABBOTT POINT OF CARE INC.Inventors: Cary James Miller, Andy Maczuszenko
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Publication number: 20110269153Abstract: An apparatus and method for sealing a fluid sample collection device, comprising: loading a fluid sample collection device with a fluid sample, said device comprising a housing having at least one substantially planar surface that includes an orifice in fluid communication with an internal fluid sample holding chamber which terminates at an internal capillary stop; and slidably moving a sealing element over at least a portion of said substantially planar surface in a way that displaces any excess fluid sample away from the orifice, seals the fluid sample within said holding chamber, and inhibits the fluid sample from prematurely breaking through the internal capillary stop.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2011Publication date: November 3, 2011Applicant: ABBOTT POINT OF CARE INC.Inventors: Cary James Miller, Andy Maczuszenko
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Patent number: 7981387Abstract: An apparatus and method for sealing a fluid sample collection device, comprising loading a fluid sample collection device with a fluid sample, said device comprising a housing having at least one substantially planar surface that includes an orifice in fluid communication with an internal fluid sample holding chamber which terminates at an internal capillary stop; and slidably moving a sealing element over at least a portion of said substantially planar surface in a way that displaces any excess fluid sample away from the orifice, seals the fluid sample within said holding chamber, and inhibits the fluid sample from prematurely breaking through the internal capillary stop.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2009Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignee: Abbott Point of Care Inc.Inventors: Cary James Miller, Andy Maczuszenko
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Patent number: 7682833Abstract: An apparatus and method for sealing a fluid sample collection device, comprising: loading a fluid sample collection device with a fluid sample, said device comprising a housing having at least one substantially planar surface that includes an orifice in fluid communication with an internal fluid sample holding camber which terminates at an internal capillary stop; and slidably moving a sealing element over at least a portion of said substantially planar surface in a way that displaces any excess fluid sample away from the orifice, seals the fluid sample within said holding chamber, and inhibits the fluid sample from prematurely breaking through the internal capillary stop.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2003Date of Patent: March 23, 2010Assignee: Abbott Point of Care Inc.Inventors: Cary James Miller, Andy Maczuszenko
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Publication number: 20100061890Abstract: An apparatus and method for sealing a fluid sample collection device, comprising loading a fluid sample collection device with a fluid sample, said device comprising a housing having at least one substantially planar surface that includes an orifice in fluid communication with an internal fluid sample holding chamber which terminates at an internal capillary stop; and slidably moving a sealing element over at least a portion of said substantially planar surface in a way that displaces any excess fluid sample away from the orifice, seals the fluid sample within said holding chamber, and inhibits the fluid sample from prematurely breaking through the internal capillary stop.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2009Publication date: March 11, 2010Applicant: ABBOTT POINT OF CARE INC.Inventors: Cary James Miller, Andy Maczuszenko
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Publication number: 20050054078Abstract: An apparatus and method for sealing a fluid sample collection device, comprising: loading a fluid sample collection device with a fluid sample, said device comprising a housing having at least one substantially planar surface that includes an orifice in fluid communication with an internal fluid sample holding chamber which terminates at an internal capillary stop; and slidably moving a sealing element over at least a portion of said substantially planar surface in a way that displaces any excess fluid sample away from the orifice, seals the fluid sample within said holding chamber, and inhibits the fluid sample from prematurely breaking through the internal capillary stop.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2003Publication date: March 10, 2005Inventors: Cary Miller, Andy Maczuszenko
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Patent number: 6750053Abstract: This invention is a disposable cartridge for use at the patient side to perform traditional coagulation assays on fresh whole blood or blood derivative samples. The cartridge, in use with an electronic analyzer allows a fluid sample to be metered and quantitatively mixed with reagents which activate the coagulation cascade. An artificial substrate for thrombin, the enzyme whose action results in clot formation is also provided. Clot formation is subsequently detected using a microfabricated sensor also housed within the cartridge which detects electrochemically the product of the thrombin reaction upon the synthetic substrate.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2000Date of Patent: June 15, 2004Assignee: i-STAT CorporationInventors: Cindra A. Widrig Opalsky, David Opalsky, Andy Maczuszenko, Imants R. Lauks, Rhonda J. Cheadle
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Publication number: 20020177958Abstract: A sample analyzing system includes at least one sensor located at least partially within a sample retaining area. In addition, the sensor has at least one edge defining a sample detection location. This sample detection location defines an area within which the sensor is capable of detecting a presence or an absence of the sample. The system analyzes sample data by first introducing the sample into the sample retaining area and then mixing a reagent with the sample to commence formation of a reagent product. After mixing and upon detecting the absence of the sample from the sample detection location by the at least one sensor, an edge of the sample is moved past an edge of the at least one sensor and into the sample detection location. Then, upon detecting the presence of the sample in the sample detection location by the at least one sensor, the edge of the sample is moved past the edge of the at least one sensor and out of the sample detection location.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2002Publication date: November 28, 2002Applicant: i-STAT CorporationInventors: Cindra A. Widrig Opalsky, David Opalsky, Andy Maczuszenko, Imants R. Lauks
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Patent number: 6438498Abstract: A sample analyzing system includes at least one sensor located at least partially within a sample retaining area. In addition, the sensor has at least one edge defining a sample detection location. This sample detection location defines an area within which the sensor is capable of detecting a presence or an absence of the sample. The system analyzes sample data by first introducing the sample into the sample retaining area and then mixing a reagent with the sample to commence formation of a reagent product. After mixing and upon detecting the absence of the sample from the sample detection location by the at least one sensor, an edge of the sample is moved past an edge of the at least one sensor and into the sample detection location. Then, upon detecting the presence of the sample in the sample detection location by the at least one sensor, the edge of the sample is moved past the edge of the at least one sensor and out of the sample detection location.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2000Date of Patent: August 20, 2002Assignee: I-Stat CorporationInventors: Cindra A. Widrig Opalsky, David Opalsky, Andy Maczuszenko, Imants R. Lauks