Patents by Inventor Giuseppe M. Bommarito
Giuseppe M. Bommarito 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).
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Publication number: 20230302179Abstract: The present disclosure relates to sterilization monitoring devices, as well as and methods and kits for evaluating sterilization processes using sterilization monitoring devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2021Publication date: September 28, 2023Inventors: Joshua D. ERICKSON, Giuseppe M. BOMMARITO, Ryan T. WOLDT, Timothy J. NIES, Jeffrey M. FLYNN
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Patent number: 11525154Abstract: Devices for detecting microorganism strains or target cellular analytes are provided. The device includes a filter holder, the filter holder comprising a tip portion; a nonwoven article disposed on the tip portion of the filter holder; and an adaptor attacked to the filter holder, the adaptor defining an aperture. Methods of detecting microorganisms and/or cellular analytes in a fluid sample using the devices are also provided. The method includes obtaining the device; placing a lumened or cannulated device in fluid communication with the device; and passing a fluid sample suspected of containing at least one microorganism strain or target cellular analyte from the lumened or cannulated device through the device and contacting the nonwoven article. The method further includes contacting the nonwoven article with at least one detection reagent and detecting the presence of the at least one microorganism strain or target cellular analyte concentrated by the nonwoven article.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2016Date of Patent: December 13, 2022Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Jobst T. Jaeger, Jeffrey D. Smith, Waleri Wischnepolski, Henning Reuter, Giuseppe M. Bommarito, Manjiri T. Kshirsagar, Scott D. Lehman, Edward I. Stamm, Jr., Guenter M. Zilligen
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Patent number: 11022483Abstract: Various embodiments of a light detection device and a method of using such device are disclosed. In one or more embodiments, the light detection device can include a housing including a top surface and a bottom surface, where the housing extends along a housing axis between the top surface and the bottom surface; and a support member connected to the housing and adapted to be selectively moved from a closed position to an open position. The support member is further adapted to maintain the light detection device in an upright position when the bottom surface and the support member are in contact with a working surface and the support member is in the open position.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2019Date of Patent: June 1, 2021Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Fusu Thao, Giuseppe M. Bommarito, Thomas E. Dewey, Jr., Kathleen M. Stenersen, Beth A. Fritcher, Stephen R. Alexander, Phillip A. Bolea, Michele A. Waldner
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Patent number: 11022564Abstract: Various embodiments of a light detection device and a method of using the device are disclosed. In one or more embodiments, the light detection device can include a housing that extends along a housing axis between top and bottom surfaces. The device can also include a port that is adapted to receive a sample, and a door connected to the housing. The door can include an actuator portion adapted to selectively move the door between a closed position and an open position, and a cover portion connected to the actuator portion and adapted to close the port when the door is in the closed position and open the port when the door is in the open position to allow external access to the port.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2020Date of Patent: June 1, 2021Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Thomas J. Brace, Phillip A. Bolea, Giuseppe M. Bommarito, Michele A. Waldner, Stephen R. Alexander, Fusu Thao, Kathleen M. Stenersen
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Patent number: 10792383Abstract: A method of disinfecting a medical device comprises three steps. First, a disinfectant is contacted with a process indicator and the medical device. The disinfectant comprises at least one aldehyde. The process indicator contains a synthetic amine-containing compound disposed on a substrate. The synthetic amine-containing compound comprises at least one of primary amino groups or secondary amino groups, and is reactive with the disinfectant to form at least one adduct. The synthetic amine-containing compound and the medical device are in fluid communication through the disinfectant. A predetermined disinfectant exposure criterion exists for contacting the disinfectant with the medical device. Second, the process indicator is spectrally observed and at least one parameter is obtained therefrom that is predictive of the predetermined disinfectant exposure criterion. The third step is determining that the predetermined disinfectant exposure criterion has been achieved.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2017Date of Patent: October 6, 2020Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Naiyong Jing, Ryan T. Woldt, Wensheng Xia, Kevin D. Landgrebe, Timothy J. Nies, Bryan A. Baker, Semra Colak Atan, Gary W. Jorgensen, Giuseppe M. Bommarito, David P. Swanson, George W. Griesgraber, Ranjani V. Parthasarathy
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Publication number: 20200191727Abstract: Various embodiments of a light detection device and a method of using the device are disclosed. In one or more embodiments, the light detection device can include a housing that extends along a housing axis between top and bottom surfaces. The device can also include a port that is adapted to receive a sample, and a door connected to the housing. The door can include an actuator portion adapted to selectively move the door between a closed position and an open position, and a cover portion connected to the actuator portion and adapted to close the port when the door is in the closed position and open the port when the door is in the open position to allow external access to the port.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2020Publication date: June 18, 2020Inventors: Thomas J. Brace, Phillip A. Bolea, Giuseppe M. Bommarito, Michele A. Waldner, Stephen R. Alexander, Fusu Thao, Kathleen M. Stenersen
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Patent number: 10613038Abstract: Various embodiments of a light detection device and a method of using the device are disclosed. In one or more embodiments, the light detection device can include a housing that extends along a housing axis between top and bottom surfaces. The device can also include a port that is adapted to receive a sample, and a door connected to the housing. The door can include an actuator portion adapted to selectively move the door between a closed position and an open position, and a cover portion connected to the actuator portion and adapted to close the port when the door is in the closed position and open the port when the door is in the open position to allow external access to the port.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2016Date of Patent: April 7, 2020Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Thomas J. Brace, Phillip A. Bolea, Giuseppe M. Bommarito, Michele A. Waldner, Stephen R. Alexander, Fusu Thao, Katleen M. Stenersen
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Publication number: 20200041335Abstract: Various embodiments of a light detection device and a method of using such device are disclosed. In one or more embodiments, the light detection device can include a housing including a top surface and a bottom surface, where the housing extends along a housing axis between the top surface and the bottom surface; and a support member connected to the housing and adapted to be selectively moved from a closed position to an open position. The support member is further adapted to maintain the light detection device in an upright position when the bottom surface and the support member are in contact with a working surface and the support member is in the open position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: FUSU THAO, GIUSEPPE M. BOMMARITO, THOMAS E. DEWEY, JR., KATHLEEN M. STENERSEN, BETH A. FRITCHER, STEPHEN R. ALEXANDER, PHILLIP A. BOLEA, MICHELE A. WALDNER
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Patent number: 10488249Abstract: Various embodiments of a light detection device and a method of using such device are disclosed. In one or more embodiments, the light detection device can include a housing including a top surface and a bottom surface, where the housing extends along a housing axis between the top surface and the bottom surface; and a support member connected to the housing and adapted to be selectively moved from a closed position to an open position. The support member is further adapted to maintain the light detection device in an upright position when the bottom surface and the support member are in contact with a working surface and the support member is in the open position.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2016Date of Patent: November 26, 2019Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Fusu Thao, Giuseppe M. Bommarito, Thomas E. Dewey, Jr., Kathleen M. Stenersen, Beth A. Fritcher, Stephen R. Alexander, Phillip A. Bolea, Michele A. Waldner
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Patent number: 10422753Abstract: Various embodiments of a light detection device and a system that utilizes such device are disclosed. In one or more embodiments, the light detection device can include a housing that includes a port disposed in a top surface, a receptacle disposed within the housing and adapted to receive a sample, a detector disposed within the housing along an optical axis and including an input surface having an active area, and a reflector disposed within the housing along the optical axis between the receptacle and the input surface of the detector. The reflector can include an input aperture disposed adjacent the receptacle, an output aperture disposed adjacent the input surface of the detector, and a reflective surface that extends between the input aperture and the output aperture.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2016Date of Patent: September 24, 2019Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Phillip A. Bolea, Giuseppe M. Bommarito, Michele A. Waldner, Thomas J. Brace, Stephen R. Alexander, Thomas E. Dewey, Jr.
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Publication number: 20190105416Abstract: A method of disinfecting a medical device comprises three steps. First, a disinfectant is contacted with a process indicator and the medical device. The disinfectant comprises at least one aldehyde. The process indicator contains a synthetic amine-containing compound disposed on a substrate. The synthetic amine-containing compound comprises at least one of primary amino groups or secondary amino groups, and is reactive with the disinfectant to form at least one adduct. The synthetic amine-containing compound and the medical device are in fluid communication through the disinfectant. A predetermined disinfectant exposure criterion exists for contacting the disinfectant with the medical device. Second, the process indicator is spectrally observed and at least one parameter is obtained therefrom that is predictive of the predetermined disinfectant exposure criterion. The third step is determining that the predetermined disinfectant exposure criterion has been achieved.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2017Publication date: April 11, 2019Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: NAIYONG JING, RYAN T. WOLDT, WENSHENG XIA, KEVIN D. LANDGREBE, TIMOTHY J. NIES, BRYAN A. BAKER, SEMRA COLAK ATAN, GARY W. JORGENSEN, GIUSEPPE M. BOMMARITO, DAVID P. SWANSON, GEORGE W. GRIESGRABER, RANJANI V. PARTHASARATHY
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Publication number: 20180113076Abstract: Various embodiments of a light detection device and a system that utilizes such device are disclosed. In one or more embodiments, the light detection device can include a housing that includes a port disposed in a top surface, a receptacle disposed within the housing and adapted to receive a sample, a detector disposed within the housing along an optical axis and including an input surface having an active area, and a reflector disposed within the housing along the optical axis between the receptacle and the input surface of the detector. The reflector can include an input aperture disposed adjacent the receptacle, an output aperture disposed adjacent the input surface of the detector, and a reflective surface that extends between the input aperture and the output aperture.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2016Publication date: April 26, 2018Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: PHILLIP A. BOLEA, GIUSEPPE M. BOMMARITO, MICHELE A. WALDNER, THOMAS J. BRACE, STEPHEN R. ALEXANDER, THOMAS E. DEWEY, Jr.
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Publication number: 20180058919Abstract: Various embodiments of a light detection device and a method of using such device are disclosed. In one or more embodiments, the light detection device can include a housing including a top surface and a bottom surface, where the housing extends along a housing axis between the top surface and the bottom surface; and a support member connected to the housing and adapted to be selectively moved from a closed position to an open position. The support member is further adapted to maintain the light detection device in an upright position when the bottom surface and the support member are in contact with a working surface and the support member is in the open position.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2016Publication date: March 1, 2018Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: FUSU THAO, GIUSEPPE M. BOMMARITO, THOMAS E. DEWEY, Jr., KATHLEEN M. STENERSEN, BETH A. FRITCHER, STEPHEN R. ALEXANDER, PHILLIP A. BOLEA, MICHELE A. WALDNER
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Publication number: 20180059031Abstract: Various embodiments of a light detection device and a method of using the device are disclosed. In one or more embodiments, the light detection device can include a housing that extends along a housing axis between top and bottom surfaces. The device can also include a port that is adapted to receive a sample, and a door connected to the housing. The door can include an actuator portion adapted to selectively move the door between a closed position and an open position, and a cover portion connected to the actuator portion and adapted to close the port when the door is in the closed position and open the port when the door is in the open position to allow external access to the port.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2016Publication date: March 1, 2018Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: THOMAS J. BRACE, PHILLIP A. BOLEA, GIUSEPPE M. BOMMARITO, MICHELE A. WALDNER, STEPHEN R. ALEXANDER, FUSU THAO, KATLEEN M. STENERSEN
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Publication number: 20180051312Abstract: Devices for detecting microorganism strains or target cellular analytes are provided. The device includes a filter holder, the filter holder comprising a tip portion; a nonwoven article disposed on the tip portion of the filter holder; and an adaptor attacked to the filter holder, the adaptor defining an aperture. Methods of detecting microorganisms and/or cellular analytes in a fluid sample using the devices are also provided. The method includes obtaining the device; placing a lumened or cannulated device in fluid communication with the device; and passing a fluid sample suspected of containing at least one microorganism strain or target cellular analyte from the lumened or cannulated device through the device and contacting the nonwoven article. The method further includes contacting the nonwoven article with at least one detection reagent and detecting the presence of the at least one microorganism strain or target cellular analyte concentrated by the nonwoven article.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2016Publication date: February 22, 2018Inventors: Jobst T. Jaeger, Jeffrey D. Smith, Waleri Wischnepolski, Henning Reuter, Giuseppe M. Bommarito, Manjiri T. Kshirsagar, Scott D. Lehman, Edward I. Stamm, Jr., Guenter M. Zilligen
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Publication number: 20170131442Abstract: A marker composition and a package using same. The marker composition can include retroreflective particles and a dispersion medium, the blending ratio of the retroreflective particles being from 50 to 90 mass % on the basis of the total marker composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2015Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: Shunsuke Takaki, Giuseppe M. Bommarito