Patents by Inventor Christopher S. Ronsick

Christopher S. Ronsick 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).

  • Isolation tube woth and endcap
    Patent number: 12070745
    Abstract: A separation container for extracting a portion of a sample for use or testing and method for preparing samples for downstream use or testing are provided. The separation container may include a body defining an internal chamber. The body may define an opening, and the body may be configured to receive the sample within the internal chamber. The separation container may further include a seal disposed across the opening, such that the seal may be configured to seal the opening of the body, and a plunger movably disposed at least partially inside the internal chamber. The plunger may be configured to be actuated to open the seal and express the portion of the sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2024
    Assignee: BIOMERIEUX, INC.
    Inventors: Christopher S. Ronsick, Mark S. Wilson, John D. Walsh
  • Assembly comprising a sample collection vessel and a separation container having seal, plunger with seal-piercing point, retainer, and flexible sealing member
    Patent number: 11918998
    Abstract: A separation container for extracting a portion of a sample for use or testing and method for preparing samples for downstream use or testing are provided. The separation container may include a body defining an internal chamber. The body may define an opening, and the body may be configured to receive the sample within the internal chamber. The separation container may further include a seal disposed across the opening, such that the seal may be configured to seal the opening of the body, and a plunger movably disposed at least partially inside the internal chamber. The plunger may be configured to be actuated to open the seal and express the portion of the sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignees: bioMérieux, Inc., BioFire Defense, LLC
    Inventors: John D. Walsh, Christopher S. Ronsick, Mark S. Wilson, Kirk Ririe, Ryan T. Hill
  • ISOLATION TUBE
    Publication number: 20240058807
    Abstract: A separation container for extracting a portion of a sample for use or testing and method for preparing samples for downstream use or testing are provided. The separation container may include a body defining an internal chamber. The body may define an opening, and the body may be configured to receive the sample within the internal chamber. The separation container may further include a seal disposed across the opening, such that the seal may be configured to seal the opening of the body, and a plunger movably disposed at least partially inside the internal chamber. The plunger may be configured to be actuated to open the seal and express the portion of the sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventors: Christopher S. RONSICK, Kirk RIRIE, Mark S. WILSON, John D. WALSH, Ryan T. Hill
  • SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUSES FOR CONCENTRATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF A MICROORGANISM FROM BLOOD
    Publication number: 20240043941
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for isolating and identifying a microorganism from a sample known to contain or that may contain a microorganism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2021
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventors: Elizabeth Mary Ott Crowther, Marta Elizabeth Schaub, Edward Preston Rich, Andrew Carter Hatch, Stephanie Anne Thatcher, Ryan T. Hill, Christopher S. Ronsick, Mark S. Wilson, John D. Walsh, Kirk M. Ririe, Clark L. Roper
  • Isolation tube
    Patent number: 11883818
    Abstract: A separation container for extracting a portion of a sample for use or testing and method for preparing samples for downstream use or testing are provided. The separation container may include a body defining an internal chamber. The body may define an opening, and the body may be configured to receive the sample within the internal chamber. The separation container may further include a seal disposed across the opening, such that the seal may be configured to seal the opening of the body, and a plunger movably disposed at least partially inside the internal chamber. The plunger may be configured to be actuated to open the seal and express the portion of the sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignees: bioMerieux, Inc., BioFire Defense, LLC
    Inventors: Kirk Ririe, Christopher S. Ronsick, Mark S. Wilson, John D. Walsh, Ryan T. Hill
  • Isolation tube
    Patent number: 11850584
    Abstract: A separation container for extracting a portion of a sample for use or testing and method for preparing samples for downstream use or testing are provided. The separation container may include a body defining an internal chamber. The body may define an opening, and the body may be configured to receive the sample within the internal chamber. The separation container may further include a seal disposed across the opening, such that the seal may be configured to seal the opening of the body, and a plunger movably disposed at least partially inside the internal chamber. The plunger may be configured to be actuated to open the seal and express the portion of the sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignees: bioMerieux, Inc., BioFire Defense, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher S. Ronsick, Kirk Ririe, Mark S. Wilson, John D. Walsh, Ryan T. Hill
  • ISOLATION TUBE
    Publication number: 20220401946
    Abstract: A separation container for extracting a portion of a sample for use or testing and method for preparing samples for downstream use or testing are provided. The separation container may include a body defining an internal chamber. The body may define an opening, and the body may be configured to receive the sample within the internal chamber. The separation container may further include a seal disposed across the opening, such that the seal may be configured to seal the opening of the body, and a plunger movably disposed at least partially inside the internal chamber. The plunger may be configured to be actuated to open the seal and express the portion of the sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2022
    Publication date: December 22, 2022
    Inventors: Christopher S. Ronsick, Mark S. Wilson, John D. Walsh
  • ISOLATION TUBE
    Publication number: 20220371003
    Abstract: A separation container for extracting a portion of a sample for use or testing and method for preparing samples for downstream use or testing are provided. The separation container may include a body defining an internal chamber. The body may define an opening, and the body may be configured to receive the sample within the internal chamber. The separation container may further include a seal disposed across the opening, such that the seal may be configured to seal the opening of the body, and a plunger movably disposed at least partially inside the internal chamber. The plunger may be configured to be actuated to open the seal and express the portion of the sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2022
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Inventors: Kirk RIRIE, Christopher S. RONSICK, Mark S. WILSON, John D. WALSH, Ryan T. HILL
  • Isolation tube with an endcap
    Patent number: 11440000
    Abstract: A separation container for extracting a portion of a sample for use or testing and method for preparing samples for downstream use or testing are provided. The separation container may include a body defining an internal chamber. The body may define an opening, and the body may be configured to receive the sample within the internal chamber. The separation container may further include a seal disposed across the opening, such that the seal may be configured to seal the opening of the body, and a plunger movably disposed at least partially inside the internal chamber. The plunger may be configured to be actuated to open the seal and express the portion of the sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: bioMerieux, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher S. Ronsick, Mark S. Wilson, John D. Walsh
  • Isolation tube
    Patent number: 11383231
    Abstract: A separation container for extracting a portion of a sample for use or testing and method for preparing samples for downstream use or testing are provided. The separation container may include a body defining an internal chamber. The body may define an opening, and the body may be configured to receive the sample within the internal chamber. The separation container may further include a seal disposed across the opening, such that the seal may be configured to seal the opening of the body, and a plunger movably disposed at least partially inside the internal chamber. The plunger may be configured to be actuated to open the seal and express the portion of the sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignees: bioMerieux, Inc., BioFire Defense, LLC
    Inventors: Kirk Ririe, Christopher S. Ronsick, Mark S. Wilson, John D. Walsh, Ryan T. Hill
  • ISOLATION TUBE
    Publication number: 20220193656
    Abstract: A separation container for extracting a portion of a sample for use or testing and method for preparing samples for downstream use or testing are provided. The separation container may include a body defining an internal chamber. The body may define an opening, and the body may be configured to receive the sample within the internal chamber. The separation container may further include a seal disposed across the opening, such that the seal may be configured to seal the opening of the body, and a plunger movably disposed at least partially inside the internal chamber. The plunger may be configured to be actuated to open the seal and express the portion of the sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2022
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Inventors: John D. WALSH, Christopher S. RONSICK, Mark S. WILSON, Kirk RIRIE, Ryan T. HILL
  • Centrifugally separating samples in a container having a seal and containing a plunger for opening the seal
    Patent number: 11325117
    Abstract: A separation container for extracting a portion of a sample for use or testing and method for preparing samples for downstream use or testing are provided. The separation container may include a body defining an internal chamber. The body may define an opening, and the body may be configured to receive the sample within the internal chamber. The separation container may further include a seal disposed across the opening, such that the seal may be configured to seal the opening of the body, and a plunger movably disposed at least partially inside the internal chamber. The plunger may be configured to be actuated to open the seal and express the portion of the sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignees: BIOMERIEUX, INC., BIOFIRE DEFENSE, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher S. Ronsick, Mark S. Wilson, John D. Walsh, Kirk Ririe, Ryan T. Hill
  • Isolation tube with a rheological control member and a plunger
    Patent number: 11305273
    Abstract: A separation container for extracting a portion of a sample for use or testing and method for preparing samples for downstream use or testing are provided. The separation container may include a body defining an internal chamber. The body may define an opening, and the body may be configured to receive the sample within the internal chamber. The separation container may further include a seal disposed across the opening, such that the seal may be configured to seal the opening of the body, and a plunger movably disposed at least partially inside the internal chamber. The plunger may be configured to be actuated to open the seal and express the portion of the sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignees: bioMerieux, Inc., BioFire Defense, LLC
    Inventors: John D. Walsh, Christopher S. Ronsick, Mark S. Wilson, Kirk Ririe, Ryan T. Hill
  • ISOLATION TUBE
    Publication number: 20210370284
    Abstract: A separation container for extracting a portion of a sample for use or testing and method for preparing samples for downstream use or testing are provided. The separation container may include a body defining an internal chamber. The body may define an opening, and the body may be configured to receive the sample within the internal chamber. The separation container may further include a seal disposed across the opening, such that the seal may be configured to seal the opening of the body, and a plunger movably disposed at least partially inside the internal chamber. The plunger may be configured to be actuated to open the seal and express the portion of the sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventors: Christopher S. RONSICK, Kirk RIRIE, Mark S. WILSON, John D. WALSH, Ryan T. HILL
  • Isolation tube
    Patent number: 11090646
    Abstract: A separation container for extracting a portion of a sample for use or testing and method for preparing samples for downstream use or testing are provided. The separation container may include a body defining an internal chamber. The body may define an opening, and the body may be configured to receive the sample within the internal chamber. The separation container may further include a seal disposed across the opening, such that the seal may be configured to seal the opening of the body, and a plunger movably disposed at least partially inside the internal chamber. The plunger may be configured to be actuated to open the seal and express the portion of the sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignees: bioMerieux, Inc., BioFire Defense, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher S. Ronsick, Kirk Ririe, Mark S. Wilson, John D. Walsh, Ryan T. Hill
  • ISOLATION TUBE
    Publication number: 20190046971
    Abstract: A separation container for extracting a portion of a sample for use or testing and method for preparing samples for downstream use or testing are provided. The separation container may include a body defining an internal chamber. The body may define an opening, and the body may be configured to receive the sample within the internal chamber. The separation container may further include a seal disposed across the opening, such that the seal may be configured to seal the opening of the body, and a plunger movably disposed at least partially inside the internal chamber. The plunger may be configured to be actuated to open the seal and express the portion of the sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2018
    Publication date: February 14, 2019
    Inventors: Kirk RIRIE, Christopher S. RONSICK, Mark S. WILSON, John D. WALSH, Ryan T. HILL
  • ISOLATION TUBE
    Publication number: 20190046977
    Abstract: A separation container for extracting a portion of a sample for use or testing and method for preparing samples for downstream use or testing are provided. The separation container may include a body defining an internal chamber. The body may define an opening, and the body may be configured to receive the sample within the internal chamber. The separation container may further include a seal disposed across the opening, such that the seal may be configured to seal the opening of the body, and a plunger movably disposed at least partially inside the internal chamber. The plunger may be configured to be actuated to open the seal and express the portion of the sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2018
    Publication date: February 14, 2019
    Inventors: Christopher S. RONSICK, Mark S. WILSON, John D. WALSH
  • ISOLATION TUBE
    Publication number: 20190046976
    Abstract: A separation container for extracting a portion of a sample for use or testing and method for preparing samples for downstream use or testing are provided. The separation container may include a body defining an internal chamber. The body may define an opening, and the body may be configured to receive the sample within the internal chamber. The separation container may further include a seal disposed across the opening, such that the seal may be configured to seal the opening of the body, and a plunger movably disposed at least partially inside the internal chamber. The plunger may be configured to be actuated to open the seal and express the portion of the sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2018
    Publication date: February 14, 2019
    Inventors: Christopher S. RONSICK, Mark S. WILSON, John D. WALSH
  • ISOLATION TUBE
    Publication number: 20190046975
    Abstract: A separation container for extracting a portion of a sample for use or testing and method for preparing samples for downstream use or testing are provided. The separation container may include a body defining an internal chamber. The body may define an opening, and the body may be configured to receive the sample within the internal chamber. The separation container may further include a seal disposed across the opening, such that the seal may be configured to seal the opening of the body, and a plunger movably disposed at least partially inside the internal chamber. The plunger may be configured to be actuated to open the seal and express the portion of the sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2018
    Publication date: February 14, 2019
    Inventors: Christopher S. RONSICK, Kirk RIRIE, Mark S. WILSON, John D. WALSH, Ryan T. HILL
  • ISOLATION TUBE
    Publication number: 20190030527
    Abstract: A separation container for extracting a portion of a sample for use or testing and method for preparing samples for downstream use or testing are provided. The separation container may include a body defining an internal chamber. The body may define an opening, and the body may be configured to receive the sample within the internal chamber. The separation container may further include a seal disposed across the opening, such that the seal may be configured to seal the opening of the body, and a plunger movably disposed at least partially inside the internal chamber. The plunger may be configured to be actuated to open the seal and express the portion of the sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2018
    Publication date: January 31, 2019
    Inventors: John D. WALSH, Christopher S. RONSICK, Mark S. WILSON, Kirk RIRIE, Ryan T. HILL