Patents by Inventor Frank T. Gelormini

Frank T. Gelormini 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).

  • Method and apparatus for collecting and detecting bacteria
    Patent number: 5369011
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method for collecting, concentrating and detecting microorganisms from difficult-to-separate environmental samples e.g. oil well samples and the like, for the purpose of their analysis or identification; and apparatus for performing the method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 29, 1994
    Assignee: E. I. Du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Richard C. Ebersole, Frank T. Gelormini
  • Rapid assay processor
    Patent number: 4806313
    Abstract: A system and method is disclosed for the rapid detection and (or) purification of analytes in a sample. The system makes use of a fluid receptacle containing a capture reagent and a manifold having two ports. A sample containing an analyte disposed within the fluid receptacle is subjected to a capture reagent and processed by inserting the open end of the receptacle in one port. Vacuum, gas, reagents, and wash fluids are then applied to the second port to effect rapid interaction between the capture reagent and analyte, efficient washing of the capture reagent and detection and/or collection of the analyte.The system and method provide a rapid safe, uncomplicated means of automating processes based on affinity complexation principles. Encompassed within this category of processes are immunoassays, nucleic acid hybridization tests and affinity separations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 1986
    Date of Patent: February 21, 1989
    Assignee: E. I. Du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Richard C. Ebersole, Jesse G. Forsythe, Jr., Frank T. Gelormini
  • Rapid assay processor
    Patent number: 4775635
    Abstract: A system and method is disclosed for the rapid detection and (or) purification of analytes in a sample. The system makes use of a fluid receptacle containing a capture reagent and a manifold having two ports. A sample containing an analyte disposed within the fluid receptacle is subjected to a capture reagent and processed by inserting the open end of the receptacle in one port. Vacuum, gas, reagents, and wash fluids are then applied to the second port to effect rapid interaction between the capture reagent and analyte, efficient washing of the capture reagent and detection and/or collection of the analyte.The system and method provide a rapid safe, uncomplicated means of automating processes based on affinity complexation principles. Encompassed within this category of processes are immunoassays, nucleic acid hybridization tests and affinity separations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 1986
    Date of Patent: October 4, 1988
    Assignee: E. I. Du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Richard C. Ebersole, Jesse G. Forsythe, Jr., Frank T. Gelormini
  • Rapid assay processor
    Patent number: 4753775
    Abstract: A system and method is disclosed for the rapid detection and (or) purification of analytes in a sample. The system makes use of a fluid receptacle containing a capture reagent and a manifold having two ports. A sample containing an analyte disposed within the fluid receptacle is subjected to a capture reagent and processed by inserting the open end of the receptacle in one port. Vacuum, gas, reagents, and wash fluids are then applied to the second port to effect rapid interaction between the capture reagent and analyte, efficient washing of the capture reagent and detection and/or collection of the analyte.The system and method provide a rapid safe, uncomplicated means of automating processes based on affinity complexation principles. Encompassed within this category of processes are immunoassays, nucleic acid hybridization tests and affinity separations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 1985
    Date of Patent: June 28, 1988
    Assignee: E. I. Du Pont de Nemours And Company
    Inventors: Richard C. Ebersole, Jesse G. Forsythe, Jr., Frank T. Gelormini