Patents by Inventor Jesse D. Miller
Jesse D. Miller 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: 10610866Abstract: Assay devices are provided including a receptacle having a sample entry port; a plunger disposed within the receptacle; at least one reagent; a membrane attached to a first surface of the plunger; a wick providing capillary force; and a detection zone. The membrane includes a target conjugate zone in which affinity components are disposed. Capture compounds are immobilized in a detection zone, which is located between the target conjugate zone and the wick. A method of detecting a target analyte is also provided, including providing the assay device; providing a sample suspected to contain a target analyte; adding the sample onto the device; allowing the sample to travel along the membrane until the sample reaches the detection zone; immobilizing the target analyte through reaction of the target analyte with the capture compounds; reacting the immobilized target analyte with a reagent to generate a detectable signal; and detecting the generated signal.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2018Date of Patent: April 7, 2020Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Stephen B. Roscoe, Myungchan Kang, Evan D. Brutinel, Jesse D. Miller, Renee K. Cline, Minghua Dai, Hsi-Chou Liu
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Publication number: 20180243737Abstract: Assay devices are provided including a receptacle having a sample entry port; a plunger disposed within the receptacle; at least one reagent; a membrane attached to a first surface of the plunger; a wick providing capillary force; and a detection zone. The membrane includes a target conjugate zone in which affinity components are disposed. Capture compounds are immobilized in a detection zone, which is located between the target conjugate zone and the wick. A method of detecting a target analyte is also provided, including providing the assay device; providing a sample suspected to contain a target analyte; adding the sample onto the device; allowing the sample to travel along the membrane until the sample reaches the detection zone; immobilizing the target analyte through reaction of the target analyte with the capture compounds; reacting the immobilized target analyte with a reagent to generate a detectable signal; and detecting the generated signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2018Publication date: August 30, 2018Inventors: Stephen B. Roscoe, Myungchan Kang, Evan D. Brutinel, Jesse D. Miller, Renee K. Cline, Minghua Dai, Hsi-Chou Liu
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Patent number: 9987633Abstract: Assay devices are provided including a receptacle having a sample entry port; a plunger disposed within the receptacle; at least one reagent; a membrane attached to a first surface of the plunger; a wick providing capillary force; and a detection zone. The membrane includes a target conjugate zone in which affinity components are disposed. Capture compounds are immobilized in a detection zone, which is located between the target conjugate zone and the wick. A method of detecting a target analyte is also provided, including providing the assay device; providing a sample suspected to contain a target analyte; adding the sample onto the device; allowing the sample to travel along the membrane until the sample reaches the detection zone; immobilizing the target analyte through reaction of the target analyte with the capture compounds; reacting the immobilized target analyte with a reagent to generate a detectable signal; and detecting the generated signal.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2015Date of Patent: June 5, 2018Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Stephen B. Roscoe, Myungchan Kang, Evan D. Brutinel, Jesse D. Miller, Renee K. Cline, Minghua Dai, Hsi-Chou Liu
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Patent number: 9896711Abstract: Compounds are provided that are either fluorogenic or fluorophoric. Compositions and articles that include the compounds are also provided. Additionally, methods of detecting a microorganism using the compounds are provided. The compounds are fluorinated and can be used advantageously under acidic conditions.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2016Date of Patent: February 20, 2018Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Stephen B. Roscoe, Shih-Hung Chou, Stephanie J. Moeller, Jesse D. Miller, Kurt J. Halverson, Jason W. Bjork
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Publication number: 20170128935Abstract: Assay devices are provided including a receptacle having a sample entry port; a plunger disposed within the receptacle; at least one reagent; a membrane attached to a first surface of the plunger; a wick providing capillary force; and a detection zone. The membrane includes a target conjugate zone in which affinity components are disposed. Capture compounds are immobilized in a detection zone, which is located between the target conjugate zone and the wick. A method of detecting a target analyte is also provided, including providing the assay device; providing a sample suspected to contain a target analyte; adding the sample onto the device; allowing the sample to travel along the membrane until the sample reaches the detection zone; immobilizing the target analyte through reaction of the target analyte with the capture compounds; reacting the immobilized target analyte with a reagent to generate a detectable signal; and detecting the generated signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2015Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: Stephen B. Roscoe, Myungchan Kang, Evan D. Brutinel, Jesse D. Miller, Renee K. Cline, Minghua Dai, Hsi-Chou Liu
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Publication number: 20160340709Abstract: Compounds are provided that are either fluorogenic or fluorophoric. Compositions and articles that include the compounds are also provided. Additionally, methods of detecting a microorganism using the compounds are provided. The compounds are fluorinated and can be used advantageously under acidic conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2016Publication date: November 24, 2016Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: STEPHEN B. ROSCOE, SHIH-HUNG CHOU, STEPHANIE J. MOELLER, JESSE D. MILLER, KURT J. HALVERSON, JASON W. BJORK
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Patent number: 9434975Abstract: Compounds are provided that are either fluorogenic or fluorophoric. Compositions and articles that include the compounds are also provided. Additionally, methods of detecting a microorganism using the compounds are provided. The compounds are fluorinated and can be used advantageously under acidic conditions.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2012Date of Patent: September 6, 2016Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Stephen B. Roscoe, Shih-Hung Chou, Stephanie J. Moeller, Jesse D. Miller, Kurt J. Halverson, Jason W. Bjork
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Patent number: 9435739Abstract: Compositions that comprise water, a first indicator reagent that can be converted by a first biological activity to a first biological derivative, and a plurality of particles are provided. The first indicator reagent can comprise a fluorogenic enzyme substrate having a fluorophore selected from the group consisting of umbelliferone, 7-aminocoumarin, ?-naphthylamine, ?-naphthol, fluorescein, resorufin, 9H-(1,3-dichloro-9,9-dimethyl acridin-2-one), rhodamine 110, a derivative of any of the foregoing fluorophores, and a combination of any of the foregoing fluorophores. The particles are capable of receiving and retaining the first biological derivative from an aqueous liquid. The first biological derivative can be indicative of a microorganism. The compositions further can comprise a gelling agent. Methods of using the compositions to detect the presence or absence of a microorganism in a sample are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2011Date of Patent: September 6, 2016Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Stephen B. Roscoe, Kurt J. Halverson, Jesse D. Miller, Stephanie J. Moeller, Jason W. Bjork
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Publication number: 20150004399Abstract: The disclosure includes: a coating composition, comprising a powdered cold-water-soluble gelling agent and surface-modified nanoparticles disposed in the powdered cold-water-soluble gelling agent; a coated film that includes a transparent film coated with the coating composition; and a device for growing microorganisms, including the coated film releasably attached to at least a portion of a body member that includes a self-supporting and water-proof substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2014Publication date: January 1, 2015Inventors: STEPHANIE J. MOELLER, JIMMIE R. BARAN, JR., JESSE D. MILLER, NEIL PERCY
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Patent number: 8906645Abstract: A microbial detection article and methods of using the same, the article comprising: a base member comprising a self-supporting water impervious substrate with first and second generally opposed major surfaces; a filter assembly defining a filter assembly aperture therein, and having a composite filter body mounted across the filter assembly aperture; wherein the composite filter body comprises: a microporous membrane, and a water-absorbent layer in fluid communication with the microporous membrane; and a cover sheet.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2011Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Steven P. Swanson, Jesse D. Miller, Clinton P. Waller, Jr., Neil Percy, Jeffrey A. Lucas, Kannan Seshadri, Jerald K. Rasmussen, Douglas E. Weiss, James E. Aysta
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Patent number: 8846335Abstract: The disclosure includes: a coating composition, comprising a powdered cold-water-soluble gelling agent and surface-modified nanoparticles disposed in the powdered cold-water-soluble gelling agent; a coated film that includes a transparent film coated with the coating composition; and a device for growing microorganisms, including the coated film releasably attached to at least a portion of a body member that includes a self-supporting and water-proof substrate.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2011Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Stephanie J. Moeller, Jimmie R. Baran, Jr., Jesse D. Miller, Neil Percy
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Publication number: 20140186878Abstract: Compounds are provided that are either fluorogenic or fluorophoric. Compositions and articles that include the compounds are also provided. Additionally, methods of detecting a microorganism using the compounds are provided. The compounds are fluorinated and can be used advantageously under acidic conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2012Publication date: July 3, 2014Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Stephen B. Roscoe, Shih-Hung Chou, Stephanie J. Moeller, Jesse D. Miller, Kurt J. Halverson, Jason W. Bjork
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Patent number: 8753834Abstract: The disclosure provides an article for the detection of a microorganism in a liquid sample. The article comprises a microporous membrane and a barrier layer to selectively regulate the contact between the sample and a detection reagent. A method of use is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2010Date of Patent: June 17, 2014Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Jesse D. Miller, Stephanie J. Moeller, Kurt J. Halverson
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Patent number: 8652812Abstract: Methods for amplifying and detecting nucleic acids are described, as well as sets of 5? labeled oligonucleotides.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2012Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventor: Jesse D. Miller
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Publication number: 20130316393Abstract: A microbial detection article and methods of using the same, the article comprising: a base member comprising a self-supporting water impervious substrate with first and second generally opposed major surfaces; a filter assembly defining a filter assembly aperture therein, and having a composite filter body mounted across the filter assembly aperture; wherein the composite filter body comprises: a microporous membrane, and a water-absorbent layer in fluid communication with the microporous membrane; and a cover sheet.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2011Publication date: November 28, 2013Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Steven P. Swanson, Jesse D. Miller, Clinton P. Waller, JR., Neil Percy, Jeffrey A. Lucas, Kannan Seshadri, Jerald K. Rasmussen, Douglas E. Weiss, James E. Aysta
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Publication number: 20130230876Abstract: Compositions that comprise water, a first indicator reagent that can be converted by a first biological activity to a first biological derivative, and a plurality of particles are provided. The first indicator reagent can comprise a fluorogenic enzyme substrate having a fluorophore selected from the group consisting of umbelliferone, 7-aminocoumarin, ?-naphthylamine, ?-naphthol, fluorescein, resorufin, 9H-(1,3-dichloro-9,9-dimethyl acridin-2-one), rhodamine 110, a derivative of any of the foregoing fluorophores, and a combination of any of the foregoing fluorophores. The particles are capable of receiving and retaining the first biological derivative from an aqueous liquid. The first biological derivative can be indicative of a microorganism. The compositions further can comprise a gelling agent. Methods of using the compositions to detect the presence or absence of a microorganism in a sample are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2011Publication date: September 5, 2013Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Stephen B. Roscoe, Kurt J. Halverson, Jesse D. Miller, Stephanie J. Moeller, Jason W. Bjork
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Publication number: 20130089923Abstract: The disclosure includes: a coating composition, comprising a powdered cold-water-soluble gelling agent and surface-modified nanoparticles disposed in the powdered cold-water-soluble gelling agent; a coated film that includes a transparent film coated with the coating composition; and a device for growing microorganisms, including the coated film releasably attached to at least a portion of a body member that includes a self-supporting and water-proof substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2011Publication date: April 11, 2013Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Stephanie J. Moeller, Jimmie R. Baran, JR., Jesse D. Miller, Neil Percy
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Patent number: 8313931Abstract: Methods for amplifying and detecting nucleic acids are described, as well as sets of 5? labeled oligonucleotides.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2008Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventor: Jesse D. Miller
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Publication number: 20120288888Abstract: The disclosure provides an article for the detection of a microorganism in a liquid sample. The article comprises a microporous membrane and a barrier layer to selectively regulate the contact between the sample and a detection reagent. A method of use is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2010Publication date: November 15, 2012Inventors: Jesse D. Miller, Stephanie J. Moeller, Kurt J. Halverson
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Publication number: 20110189665Abstract: The present invention provides methods and oligonucleotides for detecting drug-resistant microbes, such as vancomycin resistant Enterococcus spp., in a sample.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2008Publication date: August 4, 2011Inventors: Jesse D. Miller, Hsi-Chou C. Liu, Ranjani V. Parthasarathy