Patents by Inventor Dean Erdman

Dean Erdman 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).

  • Selective detection of human rhinovirus
    Patent number: 8986933
    Abstract: A process for detecting human rhinovirus nucleic acid in a biological sample, includes producing an amplification product by amplifying an human bocavirus nucleotide sequence using a forward primer of SEQ ID NO: 1, and a reverse primer of SEQ ID NO: 2, and measuring said amplification product to detect human rhinovirus in said biological sample. Also provided are reagents and methods for detecting and distinguishing human rhinovirus from other viruses. A kit is provided for detecting and quantifying human rhinovirus in a biological sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control
    Inventors: Xiaoyan Lu, Dean Erdman
  • Selective detection of human rhinovirus
    Publication number: 20100143881
    Abstract: A process for detecting human rhinovirus nucleic acid in a biological sample, includes producing an amplification product by amplifying an human bocavirus nucleotide sequence using a forward primer of SEQ ID NO: 1, and a reverse primer of SEQ ID NO: 2, and measuring said amplification product to detect human rhinovirus in said biological sample. Also provided are reagents and methods for detecting and distinguishing human rhinovirus from other viruses. A kit is provided for detecting and quantifying human rhinovirus in a biological sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2008
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Inventors: Xiaoyan Lu, Dean Erdman
  • Method and apparatus for continuous gas liquid reactions
    Patent number: 7387769
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for improving contact between a liquid and a reactant gas by moving the liquid in a serpentine path that moves horizontally and vertically through individual chambers or stations in an elongated tank or reactor and introducing a reactant gas into the liquid in one or more of the stations or chambers as the liquid moves through the tank or reactor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Assignee: Minerals Technologies Inc.
    Inventor: Gerald Dean Erdman
  • Method and apparatus for continuous gas liquid reactions
    Publication number: 20020176813
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for improving contact between a liquid and a reactant gas by moving the liquid in a serpentine path that moves horizontally and vertically through individual chambers or stations in an elongated tank or reactor and introducing a reactant gas into the liquid in one or more of the stations or chambers as the liquid moves through the tank or reactor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2002
    Publication date: November 28, 2002
    Applicant: Minerals Technologies Inc.
    Inventor: Gerald Dean Erdman
  • Method and apparatus for concentrating slurried solids
    Patent number: 6454907
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for concentrating slurries by removing liquid in a single effect unit maintained under vacuum to effect low temperature flashing of the liquid. The single effect unit is a single flash column with separate recirculation loops, one to preheat incoming slurry for concentration and a separate loop for withdrawal of concentrated slurry Vapor from the flash column can be treated to separate liquid from other components in the vapor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2002
    Assignee: Minerals Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Gerald Dean Erdman
  • Method and apparatus for continuous gas liquid reactions
    Patent number: 6451268
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for improving contact between a liquid and a reactant gas by moving the liquid in a serpentine path that moves horizontally and vertically through individual chambers or stations in an elongated tank or reactor and introducing a reactant gas into the liquid in one or more of the stations or chambers as the liquid moves through the tank or reactor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2002
    Assignee: Minerals Technologies Inc.
    Inventor: Gerald Dean Erdman