Patents by Inventor Edgard Minassian

Edgard Minassian 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).

  • Patent number: 10352834
    Abstract: A method of processing at least one biological sample capable of containing at least one target microorganism, the method being carried out within a container and including: (a) performing at least one step of homogenizing the biological sample, during which contents of the container are displaced from a level n, corresponding to a level of the contents at rest, to a homogenization level nh, distinct from the level n, and vice versa; and (b) generating a displacement of the contents to a level n+1, which is different from levels n and nh, such that the contents come into contact with at least one culture, at least one analysis device, or a combination thereof, positioned in a chamber of the container, between level n+1 inclusive and level nh exclusive, wherein step b) takes place before, after or during all or part of the homogenization step a).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: BioMerieux
    Inventors: Florent Baril, Bruno Colin, Jean-Pierre Flandrois, Thomas Junillon, Benoît Mallen, Edgard Minassian, David Mosticone, Antoine Vimont
  • Publication number: 20170370812
    Abstract: A method of processing at least one biological sample capable of containing at least one target microorganism, corresponding analysis and enrichment methods, device enabling the implementation of said methods and the use of said device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Florent BARIL, Bruno COLIN, Jean-Pierre FLANDROIS, Thomas JUNILLON, Benoît MALLEN, Edgard MINASSIAN, David MOSTICONE, Antoine Vimont
  • Patent number: 9784654
    Abstract: One embodiment provides a device for processing at least one biological sample capable of containing at least one target microorganism within at least one container. The device having at least one displacement device for generating the displacement of the contents of the at least one container and at least one site for receiving the at least one container. Additionally, the at least one container can receive the at least one biological sample within the at least one container, the container being delimited by a wall fixed on a base. Further, the at least one displacement device may be movable with respect to the base, and the at least one container may include a flexible material which allows the at least one container to be compressed against said wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: Biomerieux
    Inventors: Florent Baril, Bruno Colin, Jean-Pierre Flandrois, Thomas Junillon, Benoît Mallen, Edgard Minassian, David Mosticone, Antoine Vimont
  • Publication number: 20150292994
    Abstract: A method of processing at least one biological sample capable of containing at least one target microorganism, corresponding analysis and enrichment methods, device enabling the implementation of said methods and the use of said device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2013
    Publication date: October 15, 2015
    Inventors: Florent Baril, Bruno Colin, Jean-Pierre Flandrois, Thomas Junillon, Benoît Mallen, Edgard Minassian, David Mosticone, Antoine Vimont