Patents by Inventor Gregory R. Maes
Gregory R. Maes 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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Patent number: 11938483Abstract: Provided herein are an optical test platform and corresponding method of manufacturing the same. The test platform may include a shell defining a cavity for receiving a sample tube, a first aperture, and a second aperture. The first aperture and the second aperture of the shell may each be configured to optically couple the cavity with an exterior of the shell. The test platform may further include a first window and a second window embedded in the shell. The first window may seal a first aperture and the second window may seal a second aperture. The first window and second window may each permit the optical coupling of the cavity with the exterior of the shell. The first window and the second window may be optically coupled via the cavity, and the shell may prohibit optical coupling between the first window and the second window through the shell.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2021Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: BIOMERIEUX, INC.Inventors: Jack R. Hoffmann, Jr., Gregory R. Maes, Jeffrey Edward Price, Jared Ian Bullock, Samuel B. Crandall, Jacky S. Yam, Christopher George Kocher, Walter J. Clynes
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Patent number: 11779931Abstract: Instruments, systems, and methods for measuring optical density of microbiological samples are provided. In particular, optical density instruments providing improved safety, efficiency, comfort, and convenience are provided. Such optical density instruments include a handheld portion and a base station. The optical density instruments may be used in systems and methods for measuring optical density of biological samples.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2021Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: bioMerieux Inc.Inventors: Perry D. Stamm, Joel Patrick Harrison, Gregory R Maes, Jeffrey Edward Price, Jack R. Hoffmann, Jr., John Kenneth Korte, Daniel Joseph Pingel, Walter J. Clynes, Sean Gregory Furman, Leonard H. Schleicher, Christopher George Kocher, Brian David Peterson, Jacky S. Yam
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Publication number: 20220134332Abstract: Provided herein are an optical test platform and corresponding method of manufacturing the same. The test platform may include a shell defining a cavity for receiving a sample tube, a first aperture, and a second aperture. The first aperture and the second aperture of the shell may each be configured to optically couple the cavity with an exterior of the shell. The test platform may further include a first window and a second window embedded in the shell. The first window may seal a first aperture and the second window may seal a second aperture. The first window and second window may each permit the optical coupling of the cavity with the exterior of the shell. The first window and the second window may be optically coupled via the cavity, and the shell may prohibit optical coupling between the first window and the second window through the shell.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2021Publication date: May 5, 2022Inventors: Jack R. HOFFMANN, JR., Gregory R. MAES, Jeffrey Edward PRICE, Jared Ian BULLOCK, Samuel B. CRANDALL, Jacky S. YAM, Christopher George KOCHER, Walter J. CLYNES
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Publication number: 20220097046Abstract: Instruments, systems, and methods for measuring optical density of microbiological samples are provided. In particular, optical density instruments providing improved safety, efficiency, comfort, and convenience are provided. Such optical density instruments include a handheld portion and a base station. The optical density instruments may be used in systems and methods for measuring optical density of biological samples.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2021Publication date: March 31, 2022Inventors: Perry D. STAMM, Joel Patrick HARRISON, Gregory R. MAES, Jeffrey Edward PRICE, Jack R. HOFFMANN, JR., John Kenneth KORTE, Daniel Joseph PINGEL, Walter J. CLYNES, Sean Gregory FURMAN, Leonard H. SCHLEICHER, Christopher George KOCHER, Brian David PETERSON, Jacky S. YAM
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Patent number: 11285487Abstract: Apparatuses and associated methods of manufacturing are described that provide a tip resistant optical testing instrument configured to rest on a surface. The optical testing instrument includes a shell defining a cavity for receiving a sample tube. The shell includes a bottom shell surface, wherein the bottom shell surface defines at least one support element, wherein the at least one support element is configured to engage the surface to support the optical testing instrument in a testing position, and a translational surface configured to engage the surface to support the optical testing instrument in an angled position. In an instance in which the optical testing instrument tilts from the testing position to the angled position, the translational surface is configured to engage the surface contacting the translational surface to prevent the optical testing instrument from tipping further and allow the optical testing instrument to return to the testing position.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2018Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Assignee: bioMerieux, Inc.Inventors: Jack R. Hoffmann, Jr., Gregory R. Maes
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Patent number: 11192112Abstract: Provided herein are an optical test platform and corresponding method of manufacturing the same. The test platform may include a shell defining a cavity for receiving a sample tube, a first aperture, and a second aperture. The first aperture and the second aperture of the shell may each be configured to optically couple the cavity with an exterior of the shell. The test platform may further include a first window and a second window embedded in the shell. The first window may seal a first aperture and the second window may seal a second aperture. The first window and second window may each permit the optical coupling of the cavity with the exterior of the shell. The first window and the second window may be optically coupled via the cavity, and the shell may prohibit optical coupling between the first window and the second window through the shell.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2020Date of Patent: December 7, 2021Assignee: bioMerieux, Inc.Inventors: Jack R. Hoffmann, Jr., Gregory R. Maes, Jeffrey Edward Price, Jared Ian Bullock, Samuel B. Crandall, Jacky S. Yam, Christopher George Kocher, Walter J. Clynes
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Patent number: 11141733Abstract: Instruments, systems, and methods for measuring optical density of microbiological samples are provided. In particular, optical density instruments providing improved safety, efficiency, comfort, and convenience are provided. Such optical density instruments include a handheld portion and a base station. The optical density instruments may be used in systems and methods for measuring optical density of biological samples.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2019Date of Patent: October 12, 2021Assignee: BIOMERIEUX, INC.Inventors: Perry D. Stamm, Joel Patrick Harrison, Gregory R. Maes, Jeffrey Edward Price, Jack R. Hoffmann, Jr., John Kenneth Korte, Daniel Joseph Pingel, Walter J. Clynes, Sean Gregory Furman, Leonard H. Schleicher, Christopher George Kocher, Brian David Peterson, Jacky S. Yam
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Publication number: 20200276580Abstract: Provided herein are an optical test platform and corresponding method of manufacturing the same. The test platform may include a shell defining a cavity for receiving a sample tube, a first aperture, and a second aperture. The first aperture and the second aperture of the shell may each be configured to optically couple the cavity with an exterior of the shell. The test platform may further include a first window and a second window embedded in the shell. The first window may seal a first aperture and the second window may seal a second aperture. The first window and second window may each permit the optical coupling of the cavity with the exterior of the shell. The first window and the second window may be optically coupled via the cavity, and the shell may prohibit optical coupling between the first window and the second window through the shell.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2020Publication date: September 3, 2020Inventors: Jack R. HOFFMANN, JR., Gregory R. MAES, Jeffrey Edward PRICE, Jared Ian BULLOCK, Samuel B. CRANDALL, Jacky S. YAM, Christopher George KOCHER, Walter J. CLYNES
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Publication number: 20200156063Abstract: Instruments, systems, and methods for measuring optical density of microbiological samples are provided. In particular, optical density instruments providing improved safety, efficiency, comfort, and convenience are provided. Such optical density instruments include a handheld portion and a base station. The optical density instruments may be used in systems and methods for measuring optical density of biological samples.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2019Publication date: May 21, 2020Inventors: Perry D. STAMM, Joel Patrick HARRISON, Gregory R. MAES, Jeffrey Edward PRICE, Jack R. HOFFMANN, JR., John Kenneth KORTE, Daniel Joseph PINGEL, Walter J. CLYNES, Sean Gregory FURMAN, Leonard H. SCHLEICHER, Christopher George KOCHER, Brian David PETERSON, Jacky S. YAM
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Patent number: 10625265Abstract: Provided herein are an optical test platform and corresponding method of manufacturing the same. The test platform may include a shell defining a cavity for receiving a sample tube, a first aperture, and a second aperture. The first aperture and the second aperture of the shell may each be configured to optically couple the cavity with an exterior of the shell. The test platform may further include a first window and a second window embedded in the shell. The first window may seal a first aperture and the second window may seal a second aperture. The first window and second window may each permit the optical coupling of the cavity with the exterior of the shell. The first window and the second window may be optically coupled via the cavity, and the shell may prohibit optical coupling between the first window and the second window through the shell.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2018Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: BIOMERIEUX, INC.Inventors: Jack R. Hoffmann, Jr., Gregory R. Maes, Jeffrey Edward Price, Jared Ian Bullock, Samuel B. Crandall, Jacky S. Yam, Christopher George Kocher, Walter J. Clynes
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Patent number: 10478821Abstract: Instruments, systems, and methods for measuring optical density of microbiological samples are provided. In particular, optical density instruments providing improved safety, efficiency, comfort, and convenience are provided. Such optical density instruments include a handheld portion and a base station. The optical density instruments may be used in systems and methods for measuring optical density of biological samples.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2018Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: BIOMERIEUX, INC.Inventors: Perry D. Stamm, Joel Patrick Harrison, Gregory R. Maes, Jeffrey Edward Price, Jack R. Hoffmann, Jr., John Kenneth Korte, Daniel Joseph Pingel, Walter J. Clynes, Sean Gregory Furman, Leonard H. Schleicher, Jr., Christopher George Kocher, Brian David Peterson, Jacky S. Yam
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Publication number: 20180306767Abstract: Instruments, systems, and methods for measuring optical density of microbiological samples are provided. In particular, optical density instruments providing improved safety, efficiency, comfort, and convenience are provided. Such optical density instruments include a handheld portion and a base station. The optical density instruments may be used in systems and methods for measuring optical density of biological samples.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2018Publication date: October 25, 2018Inventors: Perry D. STAMM, Joel Patrick HARRISON, Gregory R. MAES, Jeffrey Edward PRICE, Jack R. HOFFMANN, JR., John Kenneth KORTE, Daniel Joseph PINGEL, Walter J. CLYNES, Sean Gregory FURMAN, Leonard H. SCHLEICHER, Christopher George KOCHER, Brian David PETERSON, Jacky S. YAM
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Publication number: 20180306701Abstract: Provided herein are an optical test platform and corresponding method of manufacturing the same. The test platform may include a shell defining a cavity for receiving a sample tube, a first aperture, and a second aperture. The first aperture and the second aperture of the shell may each be configured to optically couple the cavity with an exterior of the shell. The test platform may further include a first window and a second window embedded in the shell. The first window may seal a first aperture and the second window may seal a second aperture. The first window and second window may each permit the optical coupling of the cavity with the exterior of the shell. The first window and the second window may be optically coupled via the cavity, and the shell may prohibit optical coupling between the first window and the second window through the shell.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2018Publication date: October 25, 2018Inventors: Jack R. HOFFMANN, JR., Gregory R. MAES, Jeffrey Edward PRICE, Jared Ian BULLOCK, Samuel B. CRANDALL, Jacky S. YAM, Christopher George KOCHER, Walter J. CLYNES
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Publication number: 20180304255Abstract: Apparatuses and associated methods of manufacturing are described that provide a tip resistant optical testing instrument configured to rest on a surface. The optical testing instrument includes a shell defining a cavity for receiving a sample tube. The shell includes a bottom shell surface, wherein the bottom shell surface defines at least one support element, wherein the at least one support element is configured to engage the surface to support the optical testing instrument in a testing position, and a translational surface configured to engage the surface to support the optical testing instrument in an angled position. In an instance in which the optical testing instrument tilts from the testing position to the angled position, the translational surface is configured to engage the surface contacting the translational surface to prevent the optical testing instrument from tipping further and allow the optical testing instrument to return to the testing position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2018Publication date: October 25, 2018Inventors: Jack R. Hoffmann, JR., Gregory R. Maes
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Publication number: 20030035712Abstract: A drive mechanism for providing reciprocating, liner motion for a movable work piece relative to a stationary work piece is provided. The drive system includes a motor rotating a drum in forward and reverse directions about a first axis. The motor and drum are fixedly mounted with respect to the stationary work piece, such as to a housing or other structure. The system further includes an elongate, substantially non-flexible cable having a first and second ends fixed with respect to the stationary work piece. The cable further includes an intermediate portion extending between the first and second ends, with the intermediate portion being wound around the drum. First and second bearings are provided which are mounted to the movable work piece. The first bearing is positioned relative to the cable such that the intermediate portion of the cable is wound over the first bearing, and with the first bearing being positioned between the first end of the cable and the drum.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2001Publication date: February 20, 2003Inventors: Douglas A. Hopper, Gary Skaggs, Gregory R. Maes, Joel P. Harrison
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Patent number: D839443Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2017Date of Patent: January 29, 2019Assignee: BIOMERIEUX, INC.Inventors: Perry D. Stamm, Gregory R. Maes, Jack R. Hoffmann, Jr., Walter J. Clynes, Leonard H. Schleicher, Jr., Christopher George Kocher, Brian David Peterson, Scott Conway
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Patent number: D851778Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2017Date of Patent: June 18, 2019Assignee: BIOMERIEUX, INC.Inventors: Perry D. Stamm, Gregory R. Maes, Jack R. Hoffmann, Jr., Walter J. Clynes, Leonard H. Schleicher, Jr., Christopher George Kocher, Brian David Peterson, Tim Payne
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Patent number: D855204Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2017Date of Patent: July 30, 2019Assignee: BIOMERIEUX, INC.Inventors: Perry D. Stamm, Patrick Alan Yerbic, Gregory R. Maes, Jack R. Hoffmann, Jr., Sean Gregory Furman, Leonard H. Schleicher, Jr., Christopher George Kocher, Brian Peterson
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Patent number: D861913Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2017Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: BIOMERIEUX, INC.Inventors: Perry D. Stamm, Gregory R. Maes, Jack R. Hoffmann, Jr., Walter J. Clynes, Leonard H. Schleicher, Jr., Christopher George Kocher, Brian David Peterson, Marc William Hunter, Benjamin Cooper Priess
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Patent number: D874677Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2017Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: BIOMERIEUX, INC.Inventors: Perry D. Stamm, Gregory R. Maes, Jack R. Hoffmann, Jr., Walter J. Clynes, Leonard H. Schleicher, Jr., Christopher George Kocher, Brian David Peterson, Marc William Hunter, Benjamin Cooper Priess, Tim Payne, Scott Conway