Patents by Inventor Brian J. Kolonia
Brian J. Kolonia 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: 11279549Abstract: A telescoping syringe suitable for use with medications and other materials is presented. The telescoping syringe includes a valve, a plunger, and a barrel. The valve further includes a barrier, an outlet(s) through the barrier, and an annular extension extending from the barrier. The plunger further includes an inlet(s) and a first side wall with a proximal wall. The barrel includes a second side wall with a distal wall at one end and an open end at another end. The plunger is extendable from and retractable into the barrel at the open end via slidable engagement between first and second walls. The valve directly contacts one end of the first wall so that an annular flange slidingly engages an annular groove. The valve and the barrel slidingly contact the plunger so as to open and to close the inlet(s) and/or the outlet(s).Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2020Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Assignee: New Product Development Concepts LLCInventors: Robert A. Kolonia, Brian J. Kolonia
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Patent number: 10976258Abstract: The invention relates to a porous planar cell capture system for use in determining the presence and/or amount of cells, for example, viable cells, in a liquid sample, and to methods of using such a cell capture system. The cell capture system contains a fluid permeable, planar membrane adopted to retain cells thereon, a fluid permeable support member that supports the membrane, and an optional register associated with the membrane.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2019Date of Patent: April 13, 2021Assignees: Charles River Laboratories, Inc., ReaMetrix Inc.Inventors: Norman R. Wainwright, Bala S. Manian, Eric Stimpson, Brian J. Kolonia, Robert K. Kolonia
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Publication number: 20200399047Abstract: A telescoping syringe suitable for use with medications and other materials is presented. The telescoping syringe includes a valve, a plunger, and a barrel. The valve further includes a barrier, an outlet(s) through the barrier, and an annular extension extending from the barrier. The plunger further includes an inlet(s) and a first side wall with a proximal wall. The barrel includes a second side wall with a distal wall at one end and an open end at another end. The plunger is extendable from and retractable into the barrel at the open end via slidable engagement between first and second walls. The valve directly contacts one end of the first wall so that an annular flange slidingly engages an annular groove. The valve and the barrel slidingly contact the plunger so as to open and to close the inlet(s) and/or the outlet(s).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2020Publication date: December 24, 2020Inventors: Robert A. Kolonia, Brian J. Kolonia
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Patent number: 10800597Abstract: A telescoping syringe suitable for use with medications and other materials is presented. The telescoping syringe includes a valve, a plunger, and a barrel. The valve further includes a barrier, an outlet(s) through the barrier, and an annular extension extending from the barrier. The plunger further includes an inlet(s) and a first side wall with a proximal wall. The barrel includes a second side wall with a distal wall at one end and an open end at another end. The plunger is extendable from and retractable into the barrel at the open end via slidable engagement between first and second walls. The valve directly contacts one end of the first wall so that an annular flange slidingly engages an annular groove. The valve and the barrel slidingly contact the plunger so as to open and to close the inlet(s) and/or the outlet(s).Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2019Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Assignee: New Product Development Concepts LLCInventors: Robert A. Kolonia, Brian J. Kolonia
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Patent number: 10584516Abstract: A modular latch bar is formed from a first segment that is configured to be connected to a locker handle and one or more extension segments which are attached to the first segment. One of the segments has an elongated body having a front surface, a back surface, a first end and a second end; and a T-shaped locking tab extending from the first end. Another segment has an elongated body having a front surface, a back surface, a first end and a second end. This segment has a T-shaped recess on the back surface. The T-shaped recess is sized and configured to receive the T-shaped locking tab and create a friction fit between the T-shaped locking tab and segment having the T-shaped recess. A post may be provided in the recess that fits into a hole in the T-shaped locking tab to provide a snap fit connection.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2016Date of Patent: March 10, 2020Assignee: Scranton Products, Inc.Inventors: Robert K. Kolonia, Brian J. Kolonia, Victor Alunni
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Patent number: 10450124Abstract: A telescoping syringe suitable for use with medications and other flowable materials is presented. The telescoping syringe includes a one-way valve, a plunger, and a barrel. The valve includes a barrier, an outlet(s) through the barrier, and an annular extension extending from the barrier. The plunger includes an inlet(s) and a proximal wall fixed at one end of a first side wall. The valve directly contacts a distal end of the first wall so that an annular flange extending inward from the annular extension slidingly engages an annular groove along the first wall between first and second positions. The circumferential end of the first wall contacts the barrier in the first position to close the outlet(s). The circumferential end does not contact the barrier in the second position to open the outlet(s). A first reservoir is defined by the first wall, the proximal wall, and the valve. The inlet(s) permits gas to enter the first reservoir as fluid is transferred through the valve to a second reservoir.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2017Date of Patent: October 22, 2019Assignee: New Product Development Concepts LLCInventors: Robert A. Kolonia, Brian J. Kolonia
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Publication number: 20190193921Abstract: A telescoping syringe suitable for use with medications and other materials is presented. The telescoping syringe includes a valve, a plunger, and a barrel. The valve further includes a barrier, an outlet(s) through the barrier, and an annular extension extending from the barrier. The plunger further includes an inlet(s) and a first side wall with a proximal wall. The barrel includes a second side wall with a distal wall at one end and an open end at another end. The plunger is extendable from and retractable into the barrel at the open end via slidable engagement between first and second walls. The valve directly contacts one end of the first wall so that an annular flange slidingly engages an annular groove. The valve and the barrel slidingly contact the plunger so as to open and to close the inlet(s) and/or the outlet(s).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2019Publication date: June 27, 2019Inventors: Robert A. Kolonia, Brian J. Kolonia
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Publication number: 20190187056Abstract: The invention relates to a porous planar cell capture system for use in determining the presence and/or amount of cells, for example, viable cells, in a liquid sample, and to methods of using such a cell capture system. The cell capture system contains a fluid permeable, planar membrane adopted to retain cells thereon, a fluid permeable support member that supports the membrane, and an optional register associated with the membrane.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2019Publication date: June 20, 2019Inventors: Norman R. Wainwright, Bala S. Manian, Eric Stimpson, Brian J. Kolonia, Robert K. Kolonia
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Patent number: 10324036Abstract: The invention relates to a porous planar cell capture system for use in determining the presence and/or amount of cells, for example, viable cells, in a liquid sample, and to methods of using such a cell capture system. The cell capture system contains a fluid permeable, planar membrane adopted to retain cells thereon, a fluid permeable support member that supports the membrane, and an optional register associated with the membrane.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2013Date of Patent: June 18, 2019Assignees: Charles River Laboratories, Inc., ReaMetrix Inc.Inventors: Norman R. Wainwright, Bala S. Manian, Eric Stimpson, Brian J. Kolonia, Robert K. Kolonia
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Publication number: 20180120231Abstract: The invention relates to a method for determining the presence and/or amount of viable cells in a liquid sample. The method includes (a) labeling with a fluorescent label viable cells remaining on a porous membrane after passing the liquid sample therethrough, (b) scanning a portion of the porous membrane by rotating the porous membrane relative to a detection system, and (c) determining the presence and/or quantity of viable cells captured by the membrane.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2017Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventors: Norman R. Wainwright, Bala S. Manian, Eric Stimpson, Brian J. Kolonia, Robert K. Kolonia
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Publication number: 20180086544Abstract: A telescoping syringe suitable for use with medications and other flowable materials is presented. The telescoping syringe includes a one-way valve, a plunger, and a barrel. The valve includes a barrier, an outlet(s) through the barrier, and an annular extension extending from the barrier. The plunger includes an inlet(s) and a proximal wall fixed at one end of a first side wall. The valve directly contacts a distal end of the first wall so that an annular flange extending inward from the annular extension slidingly engages an annular groove along the first wall between first and second positions. The circumferential end of the first wall contacts the barrier in the first position to close the outlet(s). The circumferential end does not contact the barrier in the second position to open the outlet(s). A first reservoir is defined by the first wall, the proximal wall, and the valve. The inlet(s) permits gas to enter the first reservoir as fluid is transferred through the valve to a second reservoir.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2017Publication date: March 29, 2018Inventors: Robert A. Kolonia, Brian J. Kolonia
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Patent number: 9850058Abstract: A telescoping syringe suitable for use with medications and other ejectable or injectable fluids is presented. The syringe includes a plunger, a barrel, and a valve. The plunger is extendible from and retractable into the barrel. The plunger defines a first reservoir. The barrel defines a second reservoir as the plunger is extended from the barrel. The valve is disposed at one end of the plunger adjacent to a nipple extending from the barrel. A first sealing interface is formed by the valve and a distal wall along the barrel adjacent to the nipple. A second sealing interface is formed by an annular flange along the one-way valve and an annular groove along the plunger. A third sealing interface is formed by the valve and a circumferential end along the plunger. The sealing interfaces are closed prior to extension of the plunger from the barrel thereby preventing a gas from entering and a fluid from existing the first reservoir.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2016Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: New Product Development Concepts LLCInventors: Robert A. Kolonia, Brian J. Kolonia
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Publication number: 20170321455Abstract: A modular latch bar is formed from a first segment that is configured to be connected to a locker handle and one or more extension segments which are attached to the first segment. One of the segments has an elongated body having a front surface, a back surface, a first end and a second end; and a T-shaped locking tab extending from the first end. Another segment has an elongated body having a front surface, a back surface, a first end and a second end. This segment has a T-shaped recess on the back surface. The T-shaped recess is sized and configured to receive the T-shaped locking tab and create a friction fit between the T-shaped locking tab and segment having the T-shaped recess. A post may be provided in the recess that fits into a hole in the T-shaped locking tab to provide a snap fit connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2016Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventors: Robert K. Kolonia, Brian J. Kolonia, Victor Alunni
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Publication number: 20170275080Abstract: A telescoping syringe suitable for use with medications and other ejectable or injectable fluids is presented. The syringe includes a plunger, a barrel, and a valve. The plunger is extendible from and retractable into the barrel. The plunger defines a first reservoir. The barrel defines a second reservoir as the plunger is extended from the barrel. The valve is disposed at one end of the plunger adjacent to a nipple extending from the barrel. A first sealing interface is formed by the valve and a distal wall along the barrel adjacent to the nipple. A second sealing interface is formed by an annular flange along the one-way valve and an annular groove along the plunger. A third sealing interface is formed by the valve and a circumferential end along the plunger. The sealing interfaces are closed prior to extension of the plunger from the barrel thereby preventing a gas from entering and a fluid from existing the first reservoir.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2016Publication date: September 28, 2017Inventors: Robert A. KOLONIA, Brian J. KOLONIA
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Patent number: 9709500Abstract: The invention relates to a method for determining the presence and/or amount of viable cells in a liquid sample. The method includes (a) labeling with a fluorescent label viable cells remaining on a porous membrane after passing the liquid sample therethrough, (b) scanning a portion of the porous membrane by rotating the porous membrane relative to a detection system, and (c) determining the presence and/or quantity of viable cells captured by the membrane.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2013Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignees: Charles River Laboratories, Inc., ReaMetrix Inc.Inventors: Norman R. Wainwright, Bala S. Manian, Eric Stimpson, Brian J. Kolonia, Robert K. Kolonia
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Patent number: D726929Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignees: Charles River Laboratories, Inc., ReaMetrix, Inc.Inventors: Norman R. Wainwright, Bala S. Manian, Eric Stimpson, Brian J. Kolonia, Robert K. Kolonia
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Patent number: D728816Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Assignees: Charles River Laboratories, Inc., ReaMetrix, Inc.Inventors: Norman R. Wainwright, Bala S. Manian, Eric Stimpson, Brian J. Kolonia, Robert K. Kolonia
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Patent number: D789772Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2016Date of Patent: June 20, 2017Assignee: Scranton Products, Inc.Inventors: Robert K. Kolonia, Brian J. Kolonia, Victor Alunni
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Patent number: D789773Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2016Date of Patent: June 20, 2017Assignee: Scranton Products, Inc.Inventors: Robert K. Kolonia, Brian J. Kolonia, Victor Alunni
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Patent number: D790955Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2016Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: Scranton Products, Inc.Inventors: Robert K. Kolonia, Brian J. Kolonia, Victor Alunni