Patents by Inventor Dawn E. MCIVER

Dawn E. MCIVER 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).

  • Sampling system and method
    Patent number: 8722356
    Abstract: A sampling system and method may use a kit that has a package enclosing a swab and a receptacle. The swab may have a shaft and a tip. The tip may be substantially made of calcium alginate. The receptacle may contain a diluent, such as sodium citrate, and glass beads. The swab may be used in an environment to sample microorganisms present on surfaces or in equipment. The kit may be used in a method of sampling and the resulting sample may be used in a method of quantitative testing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: MicroWorks, Inc.
    Inventor: Dawn E. McIver
  • Sampling System and Method
    Publication number: 20090004688
    Abstract: A sampling system and method may use a kit that has a package enclosing a swab and a receptacle. The swab may have a shaft and a tip. The tip may be substantially made of calcium alginate. The receptacle may contain a diluent, such as sodium citrate, and glass beads. The swab may be used in an environment to sample microorganisms present on surfaces or in equipment. The kit may be used in a method of sampling and the resulting sample may be used in a method of quantitative testing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2007
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Inventor: Dawn E. MCIVER