Patents by Inventor Gregory J. Hummer

Gregory J. Hummer 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: 20220373499
    Abstract: The embodiments disclose an apparatus including a test cartridge configured for inserting into a reader, a sample insertion component coupled to the test cartridge a test sample, a heater device coupled to the test cartridge configured to heat to a predetermined temperature the test sample, a sensor array coupled to the test cartridge consisting of at least one electrochemical sensor for sensing analytes in a sample, a reader configured to gather test related data from the sensor array coupled to the test cartridge, an analyzer coupled to the reader configured for determining test results of each sensor in the sensor array and comparing all the test results for confirmation of a valid test and coherent results, a MCU (Microcontroller Unit) to perform main control and processing functions, and orchestrates all the functionality for the Reader, and a BLE Radio RF link between the MCU and an external processing system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2021
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Inventors: Matthew Hummer, Gregory J. Hummer
  • Publication number: 20220365066
    Abstract: The embodiments disclose a method including providing impedimetric biosensor electrodes and circuits on a substrate, providing at least two different biopolymer materials on the conductive impedimetric biosensors electrodes and circuits, applying a predetermined electrical current to the impedimetric biosensor electrodes for establishing a baseline value, providing at least one biologic sample onto the impedimetric biosensors electrodes for detection of at least one disease microorganism, measuring the electrical current after contact with the at least one biologic sample for changes in the baseline value, recording changes in the electrical current measurements, analyzing the electrical current measurements for identifying predetermined detected disease microorganisms electrical current measurements changes, and determining the concentration of a detected disease microorganism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2022
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Inventors: Matthew Hummer, Gregory J. Hummer
  • Publication number: 20220252573
    Abstract: The embodiments disclose a method including functionalizing a biosensor with a biologic analytical target prior to installation into a detection cartridge, depositing a test subject bodily fluid test sample onto the biosensor surface, inserting the detection cartridge into a portable detection cartridge reader, measuring the electrical impedance of the bodily fluid test sample across biosensor energized electrodes, providing algorithms for analyzing measured electrical impedance data of the bodily fluid test sample obtained in the detection cartridge, identifying and determining the presence of biologic analytical target molecules in the bodily fluid test sample, and transmitting results of the test results to the test subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2022
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Inventors: Matthew Hummer, Gregory J. Hummer
  • Patent number: 11340210
    Abstract: The embodiments disclose a method including functionalizing a biosensor with a biologic analytical target prior to installation into a detection cartridge, depositing a test subject bodily fluid test sample onto the biosensor surface, inserting the detection cartridge into a portable detection cartridge reader, measuring the electrical impedance of the bodily fluid test sample across biosensor energized electrodes, providing algorithms for analyzing measured electrical impedance data of the bodily fluid test sample obtained in the detection cartridge, identifying and determining the presence of biologic analytical target molecules in the bodily fluid test sample, and transmitting results of the test results to the test subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Inventors: Matthew Hummer, Gregory J. Hummer
  • Publication number: 20220124465
    Abstract: The embodiments disclose a method including using a monitor system for monitoring and detecting chemical compositions and biological pathogens, providing the monitor system configured to communicate with a cell phone, using at least one monitor/detector component, providing a plurality of biological sensors for detecting certain biological pathogens, and providing a plurality of chemical sensors for detecting certain chemical compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2021
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Inventor: Gregory J. Hummer
  • Publication number: 20220104726
    Abstract: The embodiments disclose a method including making electrodes using an electrically conductive material for impedimetric detection of analytical targets in an electrochemical sensing platform device, collecting patient samples in a solution compartment of the electrochemical sensing platform device, binding primers and aptamers to electrodes for functionalizing electrodes for detecting and binding targeted viruses and bacterial pathogens, incubating oral fluid samples in the solution compartment using a heater, measuring electrode impedance changes, recording measured electrode impedance changes in a memory device, and integrating wireless technologies into the electrochemical sensing platform device configured for transmitting recorded measured data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2021
    Publication date: April 7, 2022
    Inventor: Gregory J. Hummer
  • Publication number: 20220022429
    Abstract: System, device and method for detecting, measuring and monitoring chemical concentrations or analytes in insect colonies and agricultural environments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2021
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Inventors: Gregory J. Hummer, Matthew Hummer
  • Publication number: 20220011293
    Abstract: The embodiments disclose a method including functionalizing a biosensor with a biologic analytical target prior to installation into a detection cartridge, depositing a test subject bodily fluid test sample onto the biosensor surface, inserting the detection cartridge into a portable detection cartridge reader, measuring the electrical impedance of the bodily fluid test sample across biosensor energized electrodes, providing algorithms for analyzing measured electrical impedance data of the bodily fluid test sample obtained in the detection cartridge, identifying and determining the presence of biologic analytical target molecules in the bodily fluid test sample, and transmitting results of the test results to the test subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2021
    Publication date: January 13, 2022
    Inventors: Matthew Hummer, Gregory J. Hummer
  • Patent number: 11179061
    Abstract: The embodiments disclose a method including making electrodes using an electrically conductive material for impedimetric detection of analytical targets in an electrochemical sensing platform device, collecting patient samples in a solution compartment of the electrochemical sensing platform device, binding primers and aptamers to electrodes for functionalizing electrodes for detecting and binding targeted viruses and bacterial pathogens, incubating oral fluid samples in the solution compartment using a heater, measuring electrode impedance changes, recording measured electrode impedance changes in a memory device, and integrating wireless technologies into the electrochemical sensing platform device configured for transmitting recorded measured data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Inventor: Gregory J. Hummer
  • Patent number: 11172339
    Abstract: The embodiments disclose a method including using a monitor system for monitoring and detecting chemical compositions and biological pathogens, providing the monitor system configured to communicate with a cell phone, using at least one monitor/detector component, providing a plurality of biological sensors for detecting certain biological pathogens, and providing a plurality of chemical sensors for detecting certain chemical compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Inventor: Gregory J. Hummer
  • Publication number: 20210341450
    Abstract: A monitoring system and method for any type of fluid system. Exemplary fluid systems include: sanitary and/or storm sewer systems; hydrological power generation, heating and cooling systems; energy exploration, excavation and transmission, specifically hydraulic fracturing known as “fracking”. The system and method utilize chemical sensors and other detection devices, a power source and circuitry to communicate with hand-held devices and/or other local or remote data terminals. Since sewers and other water infrastructure are often used to dispose, transport, store and transform liquids or other materials in addition to human waste and/or waste fluids from other human activity, monitoring effluent and chemical composition of liquids can provide data useful for a wide range of purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2021
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Inventors: Gregory J. Hummer, Matthew Hummer
  • Publication number: 20210335116
    Abstract: Detection and real-time reporting (via wireless to a remote receiver) of the release of harmful or otherwise unwanted chemicals or chemicals of corrosion into the environment and, more particularly, the undesired release of such chemicals from pipelines, supporting energy/electric/heating/cooling/storage/distribution infrastructure, refineries, chemical plants, factories, processing and manufacturing plants and equipment, storage tanks, engines, containers and the like. One or more detection devices can be placed nearby potential areas where leaks occur, or anywhere monitoring for leaks is desired. In some embodiments, the detection devices are integrated into components for monitoring said component for unwanted emissions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: Gregory J. Hummer, Matthew Hummer
  • Patent number: 11140880
    Abstract: Monitoring system, device and method for detecting chemicals in an insect environment, such as a beehive or colony. The method can include monitoring the insect environment for the presence or absence of at least one chemical or environmental factor using at least one sensor located within the insect environment, the at least one sensor operative to generate data in response to the presence or absence of at least one chemical or factor in the environment and communicate the data to an associated data processing device, monitoring a population of insects in the insect environment to detect a change in the population or health of insects that make up the population, and generating a correlation between a detected change in the population or health of insects in the insect environment with an increase or decrease of the at least one chemical outside the insect environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Inventors: Gregory J. Hummer, Matthew Hummer
  • Patent number: 11100545
    Abstract: When calculating an individual's health index as a function of health index parameters including biometric parameters and behavioral parameters, a monetary cost is associated with each health index parameter, and the costs for all health index parameters are aggregated and displayed to a user via a graphical user interface. The user is then permitted to adjust one or more health index parameters, and the aggregate health cost is updated to show the user the amount of health cost savings that can be achieved by different health index parameter adjustments. In this manner, an individual is incentivized to improve his health in order to save money.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Inventor: Gregory J. Hummer
  • Patent number: 11061009
    Abstract: A monitoring system and method for any type of fluid system. Exemplary fluid systems include: sanitary and/or storm sewer systems; hydrological power generation, heating and cooling systems; energy exploration, excavation and transmission, specifically hydraulic fracturing known as “fracking”. The system and method utilize chemical sensors and other detection devices, a power source and circuitry to communicate with hand-held devices and/or other local or remote data terminals. Since sewers and other water infrastructure are often used to dispose, transport, store and transform liquids or other materials in addition to human waste and/or waste fluids from other human activity, monitoring effluent and chemical composition of liquids can provide data useful for a wide range of purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Inventors: Gregory J. Hummer, Matthew Hummer
  • Patent number: 11024146
    Abstract: Detection and real-time reporting (via wireless to a remote receiver) of the release of harmful or otherwise unwanted chemicals or chemicals of corrosion into the environment and, more particularly, the undesired release of such chemicals from pipelines, supporting energy/electric/heating/cooling/storage/distribution infrastructure, refineries, chemical plants, factories, processing and manufacturing plants and equipment, storage tanks, engines, containers and the like. One or more detection devices can be placed nearby potential areas where leaks occur, or anywhere monitoring for leaks is desired. In some embodiments, the detection devices are integrated into components for monitoring said component for unwanted emissions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Inventors: Gregory J. Hummer, Matthew Hummer
  • Publication number: 20200143659
    Abstract: Detection and real-time reporting (via wireless to a remote receiver) of the release of harmful or otherwise unwanted chemicals or chemicals of corrosion into the environment and, more particularly, the undesired release of such chemicals from pipelines, supporting energy/electric/heating/cooling/storage/distribution infrastructure, refineries, chemical plants, factories, processing and manufacturing plants and equipment, storage tanks, engines, containers and the like. One or more detection devices can be placed nearby potential areas where leaks occur, or anywhere monitoring for leaks is desired. In some embodiments, the detection devices are integrated into components for monitoring said component for unwanted emissions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2019
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventors: Gregory J. Hummer, Matthew Hummer
  • Publication number: 20200111342
    Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting, monitoring or measuring chemical concentrations in products intended for consumption or the environment of products intended for consumption throughout the supply chain, beginning with producers, processors, packagers, transporters, distributors and ending with retailers and consumers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2019
    Publication date: April 9, 2020
    Inventors: Matthew Hummer, Gregory J. Hummer
  • Publication number: 20200082701
    Abstract: A monitoring system for monitoring an environment and generating data in response to the presence of at least one chemical hazardous to human health in the environment. The monitoring system is configured to communicate the data to an associated personal communication device or the like for processing. The monitoring system can be in the form a selectively attachable component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2019
    Publication date: March 12, 2020
    Inventor: Gregory J. Hummer
  • Patent number: 10555505
    Abstract: Monitoring system, device and method for detecting chemicals in an insect environment, such as a beehive or colony. The method can include monitoring the insect environment for the presence of at least one chemical or environmental factor using at least one sensor located within the insect environment, the at least one sensor operative to generate data in response to the presence of at least one chemical or factor in the environment and communicate the data to an associated data processing device, monitoring a population of insects in the insect environment to detect a change in the population or health of insects that make up the population, and generating a correlation between a detected change in the population or health of insects in the insect environment with an increase or decrease of the at least one chemical outside the insect environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Inventors: Gregory J. Hummer, Matthew Hummer