Patents by Inventor Jeffrey Edward PRICE
Jeffrey Edward PRICE 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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Patent number: 11673141Abstract: A method, computer program product, and apparatus are provided for controlling components of a detection device. The device may detect turbidity of liquid with sensors such as a density sensor and/or nephelometric sensor. A light modulation pattern may reduce or eliminate interference in sensor readings. Readings may be performed during off cycles of an illumination light to reduce interference but to provide improved visibility of a tube. Dark and light sensor readings may be performed with an emitter respectively off or on to account for ambient light in subsequent readings. Readings from the density sensor and/or nephelometric sensor may be used to calculate McFarland values. The device may be zeroed based on an emitter level that results in a sensor reading satisfying a predetermined criterion.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2021Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: BIOMERIEUX, INC.Inventors: Joel Patrick Harrison, John Kenneth Korte, Jeffrey Edward Price
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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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Publication number: 20220097047Abstract: A method, computer program product, and apparatus are provided for controlling components of a detection device. The device may detect turbidity of liquid with sensors such as a density sensor and/or nephelometric sensor. A light modulation pattern may reduce or eliminate interference in sensor readings. Readings may be performed during off cycles of an illumination light to reduce interference but to provide improved visibility of a tube. Dark and light sensor readings may be performed with an emitter respectively off or on to account for ambient light in subsequent readings. Readings from the density sensor and/or nephelometric sensor may be used to calculate McFarland values. The device may be zeroed based on an emitter level that results in a sensor reading satisfying a predetermined criterion.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2021Publication date: March 31, 2022Inventors: Joel Patrick HARRISON, John Kenneth KORTE, Jeffrey Edward PRICE
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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: 11148144Abstract: A method, computer program product, and apparatus are provided for controlling components of a detection device. The device may detect turbidity of liquid with sensors such as a density sensor and/or nephelometric sensor. A light modulation pattern may reduce or eliminate interference in sensor readings. Readings may be performed during off cycles of an illumination light to reduce interference but to provide improved visibility of a tube. Dark and light sensor readings may be performed with an emitter respectively off or on to account for ambient light in subsequent readings. Readings from the density sensor and/or nephelometric sensor may be used to calculate McFarland values. The device may be zeroed based on an emitter level that results in a sensor reading satisfying a predetermined criterion.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2018Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Assignee: bioMerieux, Inc.Inventors: Joel Patrick Harrison, John Kenneth Korte, Jeffrey Edward Price
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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: 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: 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: 20180306729Abstract: A method, computer program product, and apparatus are provided for controlling components of a detection device. The device may detect turbidity of liquid with sensors such as a density sensor and/or nephelometric sensor. A light modulation pattern may reduce or eliminate interference in sensor readings. Readings may be performed during off cycles of an illumination light to reduce interference but to provide improved visibility of a tube. Dark and light sensor readings may be performed with an emitter respectively off or on to account for ambient light in subsequent readings. Readings from the density sensor and/or nephelometric sensor may be used to calculate McFarland values. The device may be zeroed based on an emitter level that results in a sensor reading satisfying a predetermined criterion.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2018Publication date: October 25, 2018Inventors: Joel Patrick Harrison, John Kenneth Korte, Jeffrey Edward Price