Patents by Inventor Asa C. Burke

Asa C. Burke 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).

  • Squeezable sample preparation device
    Patent number: 11618017
    Abstract: An improved biological sample preparation device and method of using the device, the device including a squeezable tube and a tip assembled to the squeezable tube. The tip includes a filter and a wick configured to enable controlled delivery to a diagnostic device by capillary action. The device provides precise and repeatable sample volume dispensing control, reduces potential contamination in the working environment, increases ease of use, and improves safety for healthcare workers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: Porex Corporation
    Inventors: Asa C. Burke, Rene Desquenne, Guoqiang Mao
  • SQUEEZABLE SAMPLE PREPARATION DEVICE
    Publication number: 20230001405
    Abstract: An improved biological sample preparation device and method of using the device. The disclosed device provides improved sample volume control, reduces potential contamination in the working environment, increases ease of use, and improves safety for healthcare workers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2022
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Inventors: Asa C. Burke, Rene Desquenne, Guoqiang Mao