Patents by Inventor Barry Lillis
Barry Lillis 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: 11878297Abstract: Provided herein is technology relating to testing fluid specimens and particularly, but not exclusively, to apparatuses, devices, methods, systems, and kits for testing a fluid specimen, e.g. urine, saliva, or other body fluids, to detect specified chemical components in the specimen.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2020Date of Patent: January 23, 2024Assignee: ABBOTT TOXICOLOGY LIMITEDInventors: Nigel John Fairbank, Jr., Barry Lillis, Timothy John Abbott, Paul Ngui
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Publication number: 20230149925Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a liquid handling device, methods of operating a liquid handling device, a method of performing a diagnostic test, a computer program and a system. In one aspect, a liquid handling device may comprise a main chamber; a sample chamber for receiving a sample, such as a saliva, blood or urine sample; one or more measurement chambers for performing measurements on the sample; a variable pressure source conduit for connecting the main chamber to a variable pressure source; a sample chamber conduit which fluidically connects the sample chamber to the main chamber; a sample chamber conduit valve for opening and closing the sample chamber conduit; a respective measurement chamber conduit for each measurement chamber, wherein each respective measurement chamber conduit fluidically connects the respective measurement chamber to the main chamber; and a respective measurement chamber conduit valve for opening and closing each respective measurement chamber conduit.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2021Publication date: May 18, 2023Inventors: Barry Lillis, Steven Green
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Publication number: 20230147534Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an actuator, an actuator assembly, a method of operating an actuator, a computer program and a system. In one aspect, an actuator may comprise a plurality of independently operable actuation elements and an operator having an operator surface. Each actuation element may have an actuation surface. The operator may be driveable to move the operator surface along a path to selectively engage with the respective actuation surface of each actuation element to actuate the actuation element.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2021Publication date: May 11, 2023Inventors: Barry Lillis, Steven Green, Damian Holland
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Publication number: 20230147248Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a liquid handling device, methods of operating a liquid handling device, a method of performing a diagnostic test, a computer program and a system. In particular, the liquid handling device is capable of controllable bi-directional or multi-directional flow of reagents across one or more reaction zones allowing rapid, precise and controllable quenching of reactions and/or biological interactions.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2021Publication date: May 11, 2023Inventors: Barry Lillis, Steven Green, Vincent Linden, Konstantinos Psarros
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Patent number: 11061021Abstract: Apparatus for performing an assay to detect the presence of an analyte in a test sample. A housing defines a slot for receiving a sample collector, and a capsule contains a buffer liquid, the capsule being sealed by an openable lid, and being connected to the housing such that insertion of a sample collector into the slot causes the lid to open releasing the buffer liquid into the slot. The housing further defines an incubation chamber containing or configured to receive a reagent, and an aperture permitting liquid communication between the slot and the incubation chamber. The apparatus comprises one or more test elements, a substantially liquid tight sealing member separating the incubation chamber and the test element(s), and an activation mechanism operable to open the liquid tight sealing member thereby bringing at least a portion of the or each test element into liquid communication with the incubation chamber.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2019Date of Patent: July 13, 2021Assignee: ALERE TOXICOLOGY PLCInventors: Alan Pang, Gordon Jowett, Barry Lillis, Jack Fairbank
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Publication number: 20200384460Abstract: Provided herein is technology relating to testing fluid specimens and particularly, but not exclusively, to apparatuses, devices, methods, systems, and kits for testing a fluid specimen, e.g. urine, saliva, or other body fluids, to detect specified chemical components in the specimen.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2020Publication date: December 10, 2020Inventors: Nigel John Fairbank, JR., Barry Lillis, Timothy John Abbott, Paul Ngui
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Publication number: 20190302104Abstract: Apparatus for performing an assay to detect the presence of an analyte in a test sample. A housing defines a slot for receiving a sample collector, and a capsule contains a buffer liquid, the capsule being sealed by an openable lid, and being connected to the housing such that insertion of a sample collector into the slot causes the lid to open releasing the buffer liquid into the slot. The housing further defines an incubation chamber containing or configured to receive a reagent, and an aperture permitting liquid communication between the slot and the incubation chamber. The apparatus comprises one or more test elements, a substantially liquid tight sealing member separating the incubation chamber and the test element(s), and an activation mechanism operable to open the liquid tight sealing member thereby bringing at least a portion of the or each test element into liquid communication with the incubation chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2019Publication date: October 3, 2019Inventors: Alan PANG, Gordon JOWETT, Barry LILLIS, Jack FAIRBANK
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Patent number: 10371698Abstract: Apparatus for performing an assay to detect the presence of an analyte in a test sample. A housing defines a slot for receiving a sample collector, and a capsule contains a buffer liquid, the capsule being sealed by an openable lid, and being connected to the housing such that insertion of a sample collector into the slot causes the lid to open releasing the buffer liquid into the slot. The housing further defines an incubation chamber containing or configured to receive a reagent, and an aperture permitting liquid communication between the slot and the incubation chamber. The apparatus comprises one or more test elements, a substantially liquid tight sealing member separating the incubation chamber and the test element(s), and an activation mechanism operable to open the liquid tight sealing member thereby bringing at least a portion of the or each test element into liquid communication with the incubation chamber.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2017Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Assignee: ALERE TOXICOLOGY PLCInventors: Alan Pang, Gordon Jowett, Barry Lillis, Jack Fairbank
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Publication number: 20180017548Abstract: Apparatus for performing an assay to detect the presence of an analyte in a test sample. A housing defines a slot for receiving a sample collector, and a capsule contains a buffer liquid, the capsule being sealed by an openable lid, and being connected to the housing such that insertion of a sample collector into the slot causes the lid to open releasing the buffer liquid into the slot. The housing further defines an incubation chamber containing or configured to receive a reagent, and an aperture permitting liquid communication between the slot and the incubation chamber. The apparatus comprises one or more test elements, a substantially liquid tight sealing member separating the incubation chamber and the test element(s), and an activation mechanism operable to open the liquid tight sealing member thereby bringing at least a portion of the or each test element into liquid communication with the incubation chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2017Publication date: January 18, 2018Inventors: Alan PANG, Gordon JOWETT, Barry LILLIS, Jack FAIRBANK
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Patent number: 9664673Abstract: Apparatus for performing an assay to detect the presence of an analyte in a test sample. A housing defines a slot for receiving a sample collector, and a capsule contains a buffer liquid, the capsule being sealed by an openable lid, and being connected to the housing such that insertion of a sample collector into the slot causes the lid to open releasing the buffer liquid into the slot. The housing further defines an incubation chamber containing or configured to receive a reagent, and an aperture permitting liquid communication between the slot and the incubation chamber. The apparatus comprises one or more test elements, a substantially liquid tight sealing member separating the incubation chamber and the test element(s), and an activation mechanism operable to open the liquid tight sealing member thereby bringing at least a portion of the or each test element into liquid communication with the incubation chamber.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2014Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignee: ALERE TOXICOLOGY PLCInventors: Alan Pang, Gordon Jowett, Barry Lillis, Jack Fairbank
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Publication number: 20150030504Abstract: Apparatus for performing an assay to detect the presence of an analyte in a test sample. A housing defines a slot for receiving a sample collector, and a capsule contains a buffer liquid, the capsule being sealed by an openable lid, and being connected to the housing such that insertion of a sample collector into the slot causes the lid to open releasing the buffer liquid into the slot. The housing further defines an incubation chamber containing or configured to receive a reagent, and an aperture permitting liquid communication between the slot and the incubation chamber. The apparatus comprises one or more test elements, a substantially liquid tight sealing member separating the incubation chamber and the test element(s), and an activation mechanism operable to open the liquid tight sealing member thereby bringing at least a portion of the or each test element into liquid communication with the incubation chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2014Publication date: January 29, 2015Inventors: Alan PANG, Gordon JOWETT, Barry LILLIS, Jack FAIRBANK
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Patent number: 8883489Abstract: Apparatus for performing an assay to detect the presence of an analyte in a test sample. A housing defines a slot for receiving a sample collector, and a capsule contains a buffer liquid, the capsule being sealed by an openable lid, and being connected to the housing such that insertion of a sample collector into the slot causes the lid to open releasing the buffer liquid into the slot. The housing further defines an incubation chamber containing or configured to receive a reagent, and an aperture permitting liquid communication between said slot and the incubation chamber. The apparatus comprises one or more test elements, a substantially liquid tight sealing member separating the incubation chamber and the test element(s), and an activation mechanism operable to open said liquid tight sealing member thereby bringing at least a portion of the or each test element into liquid communication with said incubation chamber.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2011Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: Concateno UK LimitedInventors: Alan Pang, Gordon Jowett, Barry Lillis, Jack Fairbank
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Publication number: 20130157381Abstract: Apparatus for performing an assay to detect the presence of an analyte in a test sample. A housing defines a slot for receiving a sample collector, and a capsule contains a buffer liquid, the capsule being sealed by an openable lid, and being connected to the housing such that insertion of a sample collector into the slot causes the lid to open releasing the buffer liquid into the slot. The housing further defines an incubation chamber containing or configured to receive a reagent, and an aperture permitting liquid communication between said slot and the incubation chamber. The apparatus comprises one or more test elements, a substantially liquid tight sealing member separating the incubation chamber and the test element(s), and an activation mechanism operable to open said liquid tight sealing member thereby bringing at least a portion of the or each test element into liquid communication with said incubation chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2011Publication date: June 20, 2013Applicant: CONCATENO UK LIMITEDInventors: Alan Pang, Gordon Jowett, Barry Lillis, Jack Fairbank
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Patent number: 8172803Abstract: A cannula insertion device comprises an elongate frame (4) and a hub (5) mounted to the frame and arranged to be slidably moveable from a first position forwards along a longitudinal axis to a second position relative to the frame and a needle (11) projecting forwards from the hub and carrying a detachable cannula (2) assembly including a cannula. The frame and hub are arranged to allow the hub to be moved forwards from the first position to the second position so as to insert the cannula into a patient and to be drawn backwards to a withdrawn position. The needle is shielded by the frame when the hub is in the first position and also when in the withdrawn position.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2008Date of Patent: May 8, 2012Assignee: Applied Medical Technology LtdInventors: Ray Morrissey, Steven McLellan, Barry Lillis
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Publication number: 20100204652Abstract: A cannula insertion device comprises an elongate frame (4) and a hub (5) mounted to the frame and arranged to be slidably moveable from a first position forwards along a longitudinal axis to a second position relative to the frame and a needle (11) projecting forwards from the hub and carrying a detachable cannula (2) assembly including a cannula. The frame and hub are arranged to allow the hub to be moved forwards from the first position to the second position so as to insert the cannula into a patient and to be drawn backwards to a withdrawn position. The needle is shielded by the frame when the hub is in the first position and also when in the withdrawn position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2008Publication date: August 12, 2010Inventors: Ray Morrissey, Steven McLellan, Barry Lillis