Patents by Inventor Franz Aberl

Franz Aberl 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).

  • Publication number: 20250073718
    Abstract: A closable sample container with closure device, suitable for transporting and storing biological material, the use of the sample container for drying and processing a sample of the biological material and to a method for processing the sample of the biological material using the sample container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2021
    Publication date: March 6, 2025
    Inventor: Franz Aberl
  • Patent number: 10001482
    Abstract: More particularly, the present invention relates to a method for the detection of a target, e.g. pathogen in a human body fluid wherein a body fluid sample is collected with a swab member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Assignee: Quidel Corporation
    Inventors: Franz Aberl, Marcus Scheibenzuber, Robert P. Sambursky, Robert W. VanDine, Jose S. Sambursky
  • Patent number: 9250236
    Abstract: The present invention includes methods and devices for preventing interfering substances from affecting the accuracy of a lateral flow immunoassay. In preferred embodiments, a test strip includes a capturing zone that includes at least one mobile capturing reagent that separates at least one interfering substance from the analyte. The capturing zone is preferably located upstream of the sample application zone. In some embodiments, the reagent/conjugate zone is also located upstream of the sample application zone. The capturing zone may be located upstream, downstream, or overlapping with the reagent/conjugate zone in these embodiments. In other preferred embodiments, one or more mobile capturing reagents are included in the elution medium/running buffer. In yet other embodiments, the capturing reagent is incorporated into a sample collection device of a sample collection system, preferably separate from the chromatographic test strip. A lysis zone is also included in some preferred embodiments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: Rapid Pathogen Screening, Inc.
    Inventors: Uma Mahesh Babu, Franz Aberl, Marcus Scheibenzuber, Robert P. Sambursky, Robert W. VanDine, Jose S. Sambursky
  • Publication number: 20140080204
    Abstract: More particularly, the present invention relates to a method for the detection of a target, e.g. pathogen in a human body fluid wherein a body fluid sample is collected with a swab member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: RAPID PATHOGEN SCREENING, INC.
    Inventors: Franz Aberl, Marcus Scheibenzuber, Robert P. Sambursky, Robert W. VanDine, Jose S. Sambursky
  • Patent number: 8647890
    Abstract: More particularly, the present invention relates to a method for the detection of a target, e.g. pathogen in a human body fluid wherein a body fluid sample is collected with a swab member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignee: Rapid Pathogen Screening, Inc.
    Inventors: Franz Aberl, Marcus Scheibenzuber, Robert P. Sambursky, Robert W. VanDine, Jose S. Sambursky
  • Publication number: 20130295583
    Abstract: The present invention includes methods and devices for preventing interfering substances from affecting the accuracy of a lateral flow immunoassay. In preferred embodiments, a test strip includes a capturing zone that includes at least one mobile capturing reagent that separates at least one interfering substance from the analyte. The capturing zone is preferably located upstream of the sample application zone. In some embodiments, the reagent/conjugate zone is also located upstream of the sample application zone. The capturing zone may be located upstream, downstream, or overlapping with the reagent/conjugate zone in these embodiments. In other preferred embodiments, one or more mobile capturing reagents are included in the elution medium/running buffer. In yet other embodiments, the capturing reagent is incorporated into a sample collection device of a sample collection system, preferably separate from the chromatographic test strip. A lysis zone is also included in some preferred embodiments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Inventors: Uma Mahesh Babu, Franz Aberl, Marcus Scheibenzuber, Robert P. Sambursky, Robert W. VanDine, Jose S. Sambursky
  • Patent number: 8445293
    Abstract: The present invention includes methods and devices for preventing interfering substances from affecting the accuracy of a lateral flow immunoassay. In preferred embodiments, a test strip includes a capturing zone that includes at least one mobile capturing reagent that separates at least one interfering substance from the analyte. The capturing zone is preferably located upstream of the sample application zone. In some embodiments, the reagent/conjugate zone is also located upstream of the sample application zone. The capturing zone may be located upstream, downstream, or overlapping with the reagent/conjugate zone in these embodiments. In other preferred embodiments, one or more mobile capturing reagents are included in the elution medium/running buffer. In yet other embodiments, the capturing reagent is incorporated into a sample collection device of a sample collection system, preferably separate from the chromatographic test strip. A lysis zone is also included in some preferred embodiments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Rapid Pathogen Screening, Inc.
    Inventors: Uma Mahesh Babu, Franz Aberl, Marcus Scheibenzuber, Robert P. Sambursky, Robert W. VanDine, Jose S. Sambursky
  • Publication number: 20100143891
    Abstract: More particularly, the present invention relates to a method for the detection of a target, e.g. pathogen in a human body fluid wherein a body fluid sample is collected with a swab member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2010
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Applicant: RAPID PATHOGEN SCREENING, INC.
    Inventors: Franz Aberl, Marcus Scheibenzuber, Robert P. Sambursky, Robert W. VanDine, Jose S. Sambursky
  • Patent number: 7723124
    Abstract: More particularly, the present invention relates to a method for the detection of a target, e.g. pathogen in a human body fluid wherein a body fluid sample is collected with a swab member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: Rapid Pathogen Screening, Inc.
    Inventors: Franz Aberl, Marcus Scheibenzuber, Robert F. Sambursky, Robert W. Vandine, Jose S. Sambursky
  • Publication number: 20100112725
    Abstract: The present invention includes methods and devices for preventing interfering substances from affecting the accuracy of a lateral flow immunoassay. In preferred embodiments, a test strip includes a capturing zone that includes at least one mobile capturing reagent that separates at least one interfering substance from the analyte. The capturing zone is preferably located upstream of the sample application zone. In some embodiments, the reagent/conjugate zone is also located upstream of the sample application zone. The capturing zone may be located upstream, downstream, or overlapping with the reagent/conjugate zone in these embodiments. In other preferred embodiments, one or more mobile capturing reagents are included in the elution medium/running buffer. In yet other embodiments, the capturing reagent is incorporated into a sample collection device of a sample collection system, preferably separate from the chromatographic test strip. A lysis zone is also included in some preferred embodiments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2009
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Applicant: RAPID PATHOGEN SCREENING, INC
    Inventors: Uma Mahesh Babu, Franz Aberl, Marcus Scheibenzuber, Robert P. Sambursky, Robert W. VanDine, Jose S. Sambursky
  • Publication number: 20070141564
    Abstract: More particularly, the present invention relates to a method for the detection of a target, e.g. pathogen in a human body fluid wherein a body fluid sample is collected with a swab member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2007
    Publication date: June 21, 2007
    Applicant: RAPID PATHOGEN SCREENING INC.
    Inventors: Franz Aberl, Marcus Scheibenzuber, Robert Sambursky, Robert Vandine, Jose Sambursky
  • Publication number: 20070059682
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for detecting an analyte in a sample, wherein the sample to be analyzed is applied to a chromatographic carrier. After separating from an interfering substance which may be present in the sample, the analyte of interest is detected on the carrier by means of an immunological assay. Further, a test strip for carrying out the method of the invention is provided. The invention further relates to a method for reducing interference in a method for detecting an analyte on a chromatographic carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2005
    Publication date: March 15, 2007
    Applicant: Rapid Pathogen Screening Inc.
    Inventors: Franz Aberl, Marcus Schreibenzuber, Robert Sambursky, Robert Vandine, Jose Sambursky
  • Publication number: 20050175992
    Abstract: More particularly, the present invention relates to a method for the detection of a target, e.g. pathogen in a human body fluid wherein a body fluid sample is collected with a swab member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2005
    Publication date: August 11, 2005
    Applicant: RAPID PATHOGEN SCREENING INC.
    Inventors: Franz Aberl, Marcus Scheibenzuber, Robert Sambursky, Robert Vandine, Jose Sambursky