Patents by Inventor John D. Walsh
John D. Walsh 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: 12220695Abstract: A separation container for extracting a portion of a sample for use or testing and method for preparing samples for downstream use or testing are provided. The separation container may include a body defining an internal chamber. The body may define an opening, and the body may be configured to receive the sample within the internal chamber. The separation container may further include a seal disposed across the opening, such that the seal may be configured to seal the opening of the body, and a plunger movably disposed at least partially inside the internal chamber. The plunger may be configured to be actuated to open the seal and express the portion of the sample.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2023Date of Patent: February 11, 2025Assignee: bioMerieux, Inc.Inventors: Christopher S. Ronsick, Kirk Ririe, Mark S. Wilson, John D. Walsh, Ryan T. Hill
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Patent number: 12070745Abstract: A separation container for extracting a portion of a sample for use or testing and method for preparing samples for downstream use or testing are provided. The separation container may include a body defining an internal chamber. The body may define an opening, and the body may be configured to receive the sample within the internal chamber. The separation container may further include a seal disposed across the opening, such that the seal may be configured to seal the opening of the body, and a plunger movably disposed at least partially inside the internal chamber. The plunger may be configured to be actuated to open the seal and express the portion of the sample.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2022Date of Patent: August 27, 2024Assignee: BIOMERIEUX, INC.Inventors: Christopher S. Ronsick, Mark S. Wilson, John D. Walsh
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Patent number: 11918998Abstract: A separation container for extracting a portion of a sample for use or testing and method for preparing samples for downstream use or testing are provided. The separation container may include a body defining an internal chamber. The body may define an opening, and the body may be configured to receive the sample within the internal chamber. The separation container may further include a seal disposed across the opening, such that the seal may be configured to seal the opening of the body, and a plunger movably disposed at least partially inside the internal chamber. The plunger may be configured to be actuated to open the seal and express the portion of the sample.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2022Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignees: bioMérieux, Inc., BioFire Defense, LLCInventors: John D. Walsh, Christopher S. Ronsick, Mark S. Wilson, Kirk Ririe, Ryan T. Hill
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Publication number: 20240058807Abstract: A separation container for extracting a portion of a sample for use or testing and method for preparing samples for downstream use or testing are provided. The separation container may include a body defining an internal chamber. The body may define an opening, and the body may be configured to receive the sample within the internal chamber. The separation container may further include a seal disposed across the opening, such that the seal may be configured to seal the opening of the body, and a plunger movably disposed at least partially inside the internal chamber. The plunger may be configured to be actuated to open the seal and express the portion of the sample.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2023Publication date: February 22, 2024Inventors: Christopher S. RONSICK, Kirk RIRIE, Mark S. WILSON, John D. WALSH, Ryan T. Hill
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SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUSES FOR CONCENTRATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF A MICROORGANISM FROM BLOOD
Publication number: 20240043941Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for isolating and identifying a microorganism from a sample known to contain or that may contain a microorganism.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2021Publication date: February 8, 2024Inventors: Elizabeth Mary Ott Crowther, Marta Elizabeth Schaub, Edward Preston Rich, Andrew Carter Hatch, Stephanie Anne Thatcher, Ryan T. Hill, Christopher S. Ronsick, Mark S. Wilson, John D. Walsh, Kirk M. Ririe, Clark L. Roper -
Patent number: 11883818Abstract: A separation container for extracting a portion of a sample for use or testing and method for preparing samples for downstream use or testing are provided. The separation container may include a body defining an internal chamber. The body may define an opening, and the body may be configured to receive the sample within the internal chamber. The separation container may further include a seal disposed across the opening, such that the seal may be configured to seal the opening of the body, and a plunger movably disposed at least partially inside the internal chamber. The plunger may be configured to be actuated to open the seal and express the portion of the sample.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2022Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignees: bioMerieux, Inc., BioFire Defense, LLCInventors: Kirk Ririe, Christopher S. Ronsick, Mark S. Wilson, John D. Walsh, Ryan T. Hill
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Patent number: 11850584Abstract: A separation container for extracting a portion of a sample for use or testing and method for preparing samples for downstream use or testing are provided. The separation container may include a body defining an internal chamber. The body may define an opening, and the body may be configured to receive the sample within the internal chamber. The separation container may further include a seal disposed across the opening, such that the seal may be configured to seal the opening of the body, and a plunger movably disposed at least partially inside the internal chamber. The plunger may be configured to be actuated to open the seal and express the portion of the sample.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2021Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignees: bioMerieux, Inc., BioFire Defense, LLCInventors: Christopher S. Ronsick, Kirk Ririe, Mark S. Wilson, John D. Walsh, Ryan T. Hill
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Publication number: 20220401946Abstract: A separation container for extracting a portion of a sample for use or testing and method for preparing samples for downstream use or testing are provided. The separation container may include a body defining an internal chamber. The body may define an opening, and the body may be configured to receive the sample within the internal chamber. The separation container may further include a seal disposed across the opening, such that the seal may be configured to seal the opening of the body, and a plunger movably disposed at least partially inside the internal chamber. The plunger may be configured to be actuated to open the seal and express the portion of the sample.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2022Publication date: December 22, 2022Inventors: Christopher S. Ronsick, Mark S. Wilson, John D. Walsh
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Publication number: 20220371003Abstract: A separation container for extracting a portion of a sample for use or testing and method for preparing samples for downstream use or testing are provided. The separation container may include a body defining an internal chamber. The body may define an opening, and the body may be configured to receive the sample within the internal chamber. The separation container may further include a seal disposed across the opening, such that the seal may be configured to seal the opening of the body, and a plunger movably disposed at least partially inside the internal chamber. The plunger may be configured to be actuated to open the seal and express the portion of the sample.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2022Publication date: November 24, 2022Inventors: Kirk RIRIE, Christopher S. RONSICK, Mark S. WILSON, John D. WALSH, Ryan T. HILL
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Patent number: 11440000Abstract: A separation container for extracting a portion of a sample for use or testing and method for preparing samples for downstream use or testing are provided. The separation container may include a body defining an internal chamber. The body may define an opening, and the body may be configured to receive the sample within the internal chamber. The separation container may further include a seal disposed across the opening, such that the seal may be configured to seal the opening of the body, and a plunger movably disposed at least partially inside the internal chamber. The plunger may be configured to be actuated to open the seal and express the portion of the sample.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2018Date of Patent: September 13, 2022Assignee: bioMerieux, Inc.Inventors: Christopher S. Ronsick, Mark S. Wilson, John D. Walsh
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Patent number: 11383231Abstract: A separation container for extracting a portion of a sample for use or testing and method for preparing samples for downstream use or testing are provided. The separation container may include a body defining an internal chamber. The body may define an opening, and the body may be configured to receive the sample within the internal chamber. The separation container may further include a seal disposed across the opening, such that the seal may be configured to seal the opening of the body, and a plunger movably disposed at least partially inside the internal chamber. The plunger may be configured to be actuated to open the seal and express the portion of the sample.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2018Date of Patent: July 12, 2022Assignees: bioMerieux, Inc., BioFire Defense, LLCInventors: Kirk Ririe, Christopher S. Ronsick, Mark S. Wilson, John D. Walsh, Ryan T. Hill
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Publication number: 20220193656Abstract: A separation container for extracting a portion of a sample for use or testing and method for preparing samples for downstream use or testing are provided. The separation container may include a body defining an internal chamber. The body may define an opening, and the body may be configured to receive the sample within the internal chamber. The separation container may further include a seal disposed across the opening, such that the seal may be configured to seal the opening of the body, and a plunger movably disposed at least partially inside the internal chamber. The plunger may be configured to be actuated to open the seal and express the portion of the sample.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2022Publication date: June 23, 2022Inventors: John D. WALSH, Christopher S. RONSICK, Mark S. WILSON, Kirk RIRIE, Ryan T. HILL
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Patent number: 11325117Abstract: A separation container for extracting a portion of a sample for use or testing and method for preparing samples for downstream use or testing are provided. The separation container may include a body defining an internal chamber. The body may define an opening, and the body may be configured to receive the sample within the internal chamber. The separation container may further include a seal disposed across the opening, such that the seal may be configured to seal the opening of the body, and a plunger movably disposed at least partially inside the internal chamber. The plunger may be configured to be actuated to open the seal and express the portion of the sample.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2018Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Assignees: BIOMERIEUX, INC., BIOFIRE DEFENSE, LLCInventors: Christopher S. Ronsick, Mark S. Wilson, John D. Walsh, Kirk Ririe, Ryan T. Hill
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Patent number: 11305273Abstract: A separation container for extracting a portion of a sample for use or testing and method for preparing samples for downstream use or testing are provided. The separation container may include a body defining an internal chamber. The body may define an opening, and the body may be configured to receive the sample within the internal chamber. The separation container may further include a seal disposed across the opening, such that the seal may be configured to seal the opening of the body, and a plunger movably disposed at least partially inside the internal chamber. The plunger may be configured to be actuated to open the seal and express the portion of the sample.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2018Date of Patent: April 19, 2022Assignees: bioMerieux, Inc., BioFire Defense, LLCInventors: John D. Walsh, Christopher S. Ronsick, Mark S. Wilson, Kirk Ririe, Ryan T. Hill
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Publication number: 20210370284Abstract: A separation container for extracting a portion of a sample for use or testing and method for preparing samples for downstream use or testing are provided. The separation container may include a body defining an internal chamber. The body may define an opening, and the body may be configured to receive the sample within the internal chamber. The separation container may further include a seal disposed across the opening, such that the seal may be configured to seal the opening of the body, and a plunger movably disposed at least partially inside the internal chamber. The plunger may be configured to be actuated to open the seal and express the portion of the sample.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2021Publication date: December 2, 2021Inventors: Christopher S. RONSICK, Kirk RIRIE, Mark S. WILSON, John D. WALSH, Ryan T. HILL
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Patent number: 11090646Abstract: A separation container for extracting a portion of a sample for use or testing and method for preparing samples for downstream use or testing are provided. The separation container may include a body defining an internal chamber. The body may define an opening, and the body may be configured to receive the sample within the internal chamber. The separation container may further include a seal disposed across the opening, such that the seal may be configured to seal the opening of the body, and a plunger movably disposed at least partially inside the internal chamber. The plunger may be configured to be actuated to open the seal and express the portion of the sample.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2018Date of Patent: August 17, 2021Assignees: bioMerieux, Inc., BioFire Defense, LLCInventors: Christopher S. Ronsick, Kirk Ririe, Mark S. Wilson, John D. Walsh, Ryan T. Hill
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Patent number: 10774300Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods and kits for separating, accumulating, characterizing and/or identifying microorganisms known to be present or that may be present in a test sample. The method of the invention comprises optional lysing non-microorganism cells and/or particulates that may be present in a test sample, followed by a subsequent filtration step for isolation and/or accumulation of microorganisms. The kit of the present invention may comprise at least one filter membrane or an integrated filtration and sample transfer device for isolation and/or accumulation of microorganisms.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2012Date of Patent: September 15, 2020Assignee: bioMerieux, Inc.Inventors: Jones M. Hyman, John D. Walsh, Ronnie J. Robinson, Christopher Ronsick
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Publication number: 20190046976Abstract: A separation container for extracting a portion of a sample for use or testing and method for preparing samples for downstream use or testing are provided. The separation container may include a body defining an internal chamber. The body may define an opening, and the body may be configured to receive the sample within the internal chamber. The separation container may further include a seal disposed across the opening, such that the seal may be configured to seal the opening of the body, and a plunger movably disposed at least partially inside the internal chamber. The plunger may be configured to be actuated to open the seal and express the portion of the sample.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2018Publication date: February 14, 2019Inventors: Christopher S. RONSICK, Mark S. WILSON, John D. WALSH
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Publication number: 20190046971Abstract: A separation container for extracting a portion of a sample for use or testing and method for preparing samples for downstream use or testing are provided. The separation container may include a body defining an internal chamber. The body may define an opening, and the body may be configured to receive the sample within the internal chamber. The separation container may further include a seal disposed across the opening, such that the seal may be configured to seal the opening of the body, and a plunger movably disposed at least partially inside the internal chamber. The plunger may be configured to be actuated to open the seal and express the portion of the sample.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2018Publication date: February 14, 2019Inventors: Kirk RIRIE, Christopher S. RONSICK, Mark S. WILSON, John D. WALSH, Ryan T. HILL
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Publication number: 20190046977Abstract: A separation container for extracting a portion of a sample for use or testing and method for preparing samples for downstream use or testing are provided. The separation container may include a body defining an internal chamber. The body may define an opening, and the body may be configured to receive the sample within the internal chamber. The separation container may further include a seal disposed across the opening, such that the seal may be configured to seal the opening of the body, and a plunger movably disposed at least partially inside the internal chamber. The plunger may be configured to be actuated to open the seal and express the portion of the sample.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2018Publication date: February 14, 2019Inventors: Christopher S. RONSICK, Mark S. WILSON, John D. WALSH