Patents by Inventor Christine A. Binsfeld
Christine A. Binsfeld 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: 10519481Abstract: A method of detecting a Salmonella microorganism is provided. The method includes the use of a selective growth medium, a first indicator system that is converted to a first detectable product by a Salmonella microorganism, and a second indicator system that is converted to a second detectable product by ?-galactosidase enzyme activity. The method further comprises inoculating the growth medium and incubating the inoculated growth medium at a temperature higher than 40 degrees C.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2017Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Christine A. Binsfeld, Patrick A. Mach, Mara S. Celt, Adam J. Stanenas
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Patent number: 9873904Abstract: The disclosure provides culture devices and methods useful for detecting acid-producing bacteria in a sample. The devices include a nutrient medium and a pH indicator to detect and differentiate acid-producing microorganisms, such as lactic acid bacteria. Methods of use include detecting or enumerating acid-producing microorganisms. The methods further provide for the detection of gas-producing acid-producing bacteria.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2014Date of Patent: January 23, 2018Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Robert F. Young, Patrick A. Mach, Michael E. Hughes, Christine A. Binsfeld, Jason W. Bjork, Mara S. Celt, Henry J. Lubrant
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Publication number: 20150010941Abstract: The disclosure provides culture devices and methods useful for detecting acid-producing bacteria in a sample. The devices include a nutrient medium and a pH indicator to detect and differentiate acid-producing microorganisms, such as lactic acid bacteria. Methods of use include detecting or enumerating acid-producing microorganisms. The methods further provide for the detection of gas-producing acid-producing bacteria.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2014Publication date: January 8, 2015Inventors: ROBERT F. YOUNG, PATRICK A. MACH, MICHAEL E. HUGHES, CHRISTINE A. BINSFELD, JASON W. BJORK, MARA S. CELT, HENRY J. LUBRANT
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Publication number: 20140356888Abstract: A method of detecting a Salmonella microorganism is provided. The method includes the use of a selective growth medium, a first indicator system that is converted to a first detectable product by a Salmonella microorganism, and a second indicator system that is converted to a second detectable product by ?-galactosidase enzyme activity. The method further comprises inoculating the growth medium and incubating the inoculated growth medium at a temperature higher than 40 degrees C.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2012Publication date: December 4, 2014Inventors: Christine A. Binsfeld, Patrick A. Mach, Mara S. Celt, Adam J. Stanenas
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Patent number: 8846334Abstract: The disclosure provides culture devices and methods useful for detecting acid-producing bacteria in a sample. The devices include a nutrient medium and a pH indicator to detect and differentiate acid-producing microorganisms, such as lactic acid bacteria. Methods of use include detecting or enumerating acid-producing microorganisms. The methods further provide for the detection of gas-producing acid-producing bacteria.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2010Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Robert F. Young, Patrick A. Mach, Michael E. Hughes, Christine A. Binsfeld, Jason W. Bjork, Mara S. Reif-Wenner, Henry J. Lubrant
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Patent number: 8260026Abstract: The invention is directed to counting techniques for counting biological agents on a biological growth plate or similar medium. In order to automate the counting of biological agents, a biological growth plate is inserted into a biological scanning unit. Upon insertion of the biological growth plate, the biological scanning unit generates an image of the plate. Then, the amount of biological agents that appear in the image, such as a number of bacteria colonies, can be counted or otherwise determined using image processing and analysis routines performed either by the scanning unit or an external computing device, such as a desktop computer, workstation or the like. A variety of counting rules are described herein that can be used to improve the accuracy of automated counts of biological agents on a biological growth plate.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2011Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Michael R. Plumb, Christine A. Binsfeld, Doyle T. Potter
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Publication number: 20120094327Abstract: The disclosure provides culture devices and methods useful for detecting acid-producing bacteria in a sample. The devices include a nutrient medium and a pH indicator to detect and differentiate acid-producing microorganisms, such as lactic acid bacteria. Methods of use include detecting or enumerating acid-producing microorganisms. The methods further provide for the detection of gas-producing acid-producing bacteria.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2010Publication date: April 19, 2012Inventors: Robert F. Young, Patrick A. Mach, Michael E. Hughes, Christine A. Binsfeld, Jason W. Bjork, Mara S. Reif-Wenner, Henry J. Lubrant
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Publication number: 20110206263Abstract: The invention is directed to counting techniques for counting biological agents on a biological growth plate or similar medium. In order to automate the counting of biological agents, a biological growth plate is inserted into a biological scanning unit. Upon insertion of the biological growth plate, the biological scanning unit generates an image of the plate. Then, the amount of biological agents that appear in the image, such as a number of bacteria colonies, can be counted or otherwise determined using image processing and analysis routines performed either by the scanning unit or an external computing device, such as a desktop computer, workstation or the like. A variety of counting rules are described herein that can be used to improve the accuracy of automated counts of biological agents on a biological growth plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2011Publication date: August 25, 2011Inventors: Michael R. Plumb, Christine A. Binsfeld, Doyle T. Potter
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Patent number: 7957575Abstract: The invention is directed to counting techniques for counting biological agents on a biological growth plate or similar medium. In order to automate the counting of biological agents, a biological growth plate is inserted into a biological scanning unit. Upon insertion of the biological growth plate, the biological scanning unit generates an image of the plate. Then, the amount of biological agents that appear in the image, such as a number of bacteria colonies, can be counted or otherwise determined using image processing and analysis routines performed either by the scanning unit or an external computing device, such as a desktop computer, workstation or the like. A variety of counting rules are described herein that can be used to improve the accuracy of automated counts of biological agents on a biological growth plate.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2010Date of Patent: June 7, 2011Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Michael R. Plumb, Christine A. Binsfeld, Doyle T. Potter
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Publication number: 20100266192Abstract: The invention is directed to counting techniques for counting biological agents on a biological growth plate or similar medium. In order to automate the counting of biological agents, a biological growth plate is inserted into a biological scanning unit. Upon insertion of the biological growth plate, the biological scanning unit generates an image of the plate. Then, the amount of biological agents that appear in the image, such as a number of bacteria colonies, can be counted or otherwise determined using image processing and analysis routines performed either by the scanning unit or an external computing device, such as a desktop computer, workstation or the like. A variety of counting rules are described herein that can be used to improve the accuracy of automated counts of biological agents on a biological growth plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2010Publication date: October 21, 2010Inventors: Michael R. Plumb, Christine A. Binsfeld, Doyle T. Potter
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Patent number: 7738689Abstract: The invention is directed to counting techniques for counting biological agents on a biological growth plate or similar medium. In order to automate the counting of biological agents, a biological growth plate is inserted into a biological scanning unit. Upon insertion of the biological growth plate, the biological scanning unit generates an image of the plate. Then, the amount of biological agents that appear in the image, such as a number of bacteria colonies, can be counted or otherwise determined using image processing and analysis routines performed either by the scanning unit or an external computing device, such as a desktop computer, workstation or the like. A variety of counting rules are described herein that can be used to improve the accuracy of automated counts of biological agents on a biological growth plate.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2007Date of Patent: June 15, 2010Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Michael R. Plumb, Christine A. Binsfeld, Doyle T. Potter
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Publication number: 20080003562Abstract: The invention is directed to counting techniques for counting biological agents on a biological growth plate or similar medium. In order to automate the counting of biological agents, a biological growth plate is inserted into a biological scanning unit. Upon insertion of the biological growth plate, the biological scanning unit generates an image of the plate. Then, the amount of biological agents that appear in the image, such as a number of bacteria colonies, can be counted or otherwise determined using image processing and analysis routines performed either by the scanning unit or an external computing device, such as a desktop computer, workstation or the like. A variety of counting rules are described herein that can be used to improve the accuracy of automated counts of biological agents on a biological growth plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2007Publication date: January 3, 2008Inventors: Michael Plumb, Christine Binsfeld, Doyle Potter
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Patent number: 7298886Abstract: The invention is directed to counting techniques for counting biological agents on a biological growth plate or similar medium. In order to automate the counting of biological agents, a biological growth plate is inserted into a biological scanning unit. Upon insertion of the biological growth plate, the biological scanning unit generates an image of the plate. Then, the amount of biological agents that appear in the image, such as a number of bacteria colonies, can be counted or otherwise determined using image processing and analysis routines performed either by the scanning unit or an external computing device, such as a desktop computer, workstation or the like. A variety of counting rules are described herein that can be used to improve the accuracy of automated counts of biological agents on a biological growth plate.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2003Date of Patent: November 20, 2007Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Michael R. Plumb, Christine A. Binsfeld, Doyle T. Potter
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Patent number: 6900028Abstract: Disc assay devices and methods for the detection and enumeration of microorganisms are disclosed. The devices and methods include a plurality of discs attached to a substrate and a reflector on one surface of each of the discs to reflect electromagnetic energy of selected wavelengths after the energy has passed through the disc. The reflector may be useful to improve the accuracy of detection and/or enumeration of target microorganisms on the assay devices. A system for detecting and/or enumerating target microorganisms on disc assay devices is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2002Date of Patent: May 31, 2005Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Peter D. Wickert, Michael G. Williams, Christine A. Binsfeld
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Publication number: 20050053266Abstract: The invention is directed to counting techniques for counting biological agents on a biological growth plate or similar medium. In order to automate the counting of biological agents, a biological growth plate is inserted into a biological scanning unit. Upon insertion of the biological growth plate, the biological scanning unit generates an image of the plate. Then, the amount of biological agents that appear in the image, such as a number of bacteria colonies, can be counted or otherwise determined using image processing and analysis routines performed either by the scanning unit or an external computing device, such as a desktop computer, workstation or the like. A variety of counting rules are described herein that can be used to improve the accuracy of automated counts of biological agents on a biological growth plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2003Publication date: March 10, 2005Inventors: Michael Plumb, Christine Binsfeld, Doyle Potter
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Publication number: 20030040034Abstract: Disc assay devices and methods for the detection and enumeration of microorganisms are disclosed. The devices and methods include a plurality of discs attached to a substrate and a reflector on one surface of each of the discs to reflect electromagnetic energy of selected wavelengths after the energy has passed through the disc. The reflector may be useful to improve the accuracy of detection and/or enumeration of target microorganisms on the assay devices. A system for detecting and/or enumerating target microorganisms on disc assay devices is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2002Publication date: February 27, 2003Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Peter D. Wickert, Michael G. Williams, Christine A. Binsfeld
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Patent number: 6492133Abstract: Disc assay devices and methods for the detection and enumeration of microorganisms are disclosed. The devices and methods include a plurality of discs attached to a substrate and a reflector on one surface of each of the discs to reflect electromagnetic energy of selected wavelengths after the energy has passed through the disc. The reflector may be useful to improve the accuracy of detection and/or enumeration of target microorganisms on the assay devices. A system for detecting and/or enumerating target microorganisms on disc assay devices is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2000Date of Patent: December 10, 2002Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Peter D. Wickert, Michael G. Williams, Christine A. Binsfeld