Patents by Inventor John Richard Sink
John Richard Sink 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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Publication number: 20210270803Abstract: The present invention provides a method of identifying an animal for which antibiotic treatment, anti-infective treatment, probiotic treatment, immunostimulant treatment, additional monitoring and/or a separate or alternative management strategy is appropriate, comprising: a) collecting a sample from said animal; b) performing a leukocyte differential cell count on said sample; c) comparing said leukocyte differential cell count of (b) with an index of infection; and d) initiating antibiotic treatment, anti-infective treatment, probiotic treatment, immunostimulant treatment, additional monitoring and/or a separate or alternative management strategy of said animal on the basis of said comparing step.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2021Publication date: September 2, 2021Inventors: Joy Parr Drach, Mitchell Hockett, Stefano Bresolin, Erik J. Jensen, Tobias M. Heineck, Jasper N. Pollard, Deborah Asion, Rodolfo R. Rodriguez, David A. Calderwood, Norah Gerow Bate, John Richard Sink, Jorge Carlos Correa
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Patent number: 10827963Abstract: An apparatus useful for the rapid collection of blood from a subject (e.g., a blood vessel, such as the vein, artery or capillary bed of a bovine subject) and dispensing the blood therefrom into a test or collection device. In general, the apparatus comprises: (a) a body having a chamber formed therein, said chamber having an inlet and outlet, with said chamber configured to draw blood therein; (b) a hollow barrel connected to said chamber outlet; (c) an ejector operatively associated with said barrel; (d) a hollow needle connected to said body, with said hollow needle in fluid communication with said chamber through said inlet, so that blood can be rapidly drawn into said chamber through said needle. The needle is optionally removed and blood dispensed from the body into a test or collection device by actuating the ejector.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2018Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Assignee: Advanced Animal Diagnostics, Inc.Inventors: John Richard Sink, Jasper N. Pollard, Gustavo Pena, Deborah Asion, Mitchell Hockett, Joy Parr Drach, Martha Payne, David A. Calderwood
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Patent number: 10222383Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for detecting Mycoplasma exposure in a subject.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2017Date of Patent: March 5, 2019Assignee: Advanced Animal Diagnostics, Inc.Inventors: Robert L. Campbell, Melissa E. Langer, Jasper N. Pollard, Robert L. Cheek, Kevin G. Dolan, W. William Stewart, Stefano Bresolin, John Richard Sink, Tobias M. Heineck, Laura A. Black, Nathan F. Pope, Lauren K. Parker, Erik J. Jensen, Jorge Carlos Correa, Reha O. Azizoglu
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Publication number: 20180228417Abstract: An apparatus useful for the rapid collection of blood from a subject (e.g., a blood vessel, such as the vein, artery or capillary bed of a bovine subject) and dispensing the blood therefrom into a test or collection device. In general, the apparatus comprises: (a) a body having a chamber formed therein, said chamber having an inlet and outlet, with said chamber configured to draw blood therein; (b) a hollow barrel connected to said chamber outlet; (c) an ejector operatively associated with said barrel; (d) a hollow needle connected to said body, with said hollow needle in fluid communication with said chamber through said inlet, so that blood can be rapidly drawn into said chamber through said needle. The needle is optionally removed and blood dispensed from the body into a test or collection device by actuating the ejector.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2018Publication date: August 16, 2018Inventors: John Richard Sink, Jasper N. Pollard, Gustavo Pena, Deborah Asion, Mitchell Hockett, Joy Parr Drach, Martha Payne, David A. Calderwood
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Publication number: 20180220945Abstract: An apparatus useful for the rapid collection of blood from a subject (e.g., the vein of a bovine subject) and dispensing the blood therefrom into a collection device includes: (a) a capillary body having a capillary chamber formed therein, with the chamber having an inlet and outlet, and with said chamber configured to draw blood therein through the inlet by capillary action; (b) a hollow barrel connected to the chamber outlet; (c) a plunger positioned in the barrel; and (d) a hollow needle connected to the capillary body, with the hollow needle in fluid communication with the capillary chamber through the capillary inlet, so that blood can be rapidly drawn into the capillary chamber through the needle by the combined action of vein pressure (or other pressure, if present, such as arterial pressure) and capillary action.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2016Publication date: August 9, 2018Inventors: John Richard SINK, Jaspar N. POLLARD, Gustavo PENA, Deborah ASION, Mitchell HOCKETT, Joy Parr DRACH, Martha PAYNE, David A. CALDERWOOD
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Publication number: 20170276663Abstract: The present invention provides a method of identifying an animal for which antibiotic treatment, anti-infective treatment, probiotic treatment, immunostimulant treatment, additional monitoring and/or a separate or alternative management strategy is appropriate, comprising: a) collecting a sample from said animal; b) performing a leukocyte differential cell count on said sample; c) comparing said leukocyte differential cell count of (b) with an index of infection; and d) initiating antibiotic treatment, anti-infective treatment, probiotic treatment, immunostimulant treatment, additional monitoring and/or a separate or alternative management strategy of said animal on the basis of said comparing step.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2017Publication date: September 28, 2017Inventors: Joy Parr Drach, Mitchell Hockett, Stefano Bresolin, Erik J. Jensen, Tobias M. Heineck, Jasper N. Pollard, Deborah Asion, Rodolfo R. Rodriguez, David A. Calderwood, Norah Gerow Bate, John Richard Sink, Jorge Carlos Correa
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Publication number: 20170219604Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for detecting Mycoplasma exposure in a subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2017Publication date: August 3, 2017Inventors: Robert L. Campbell, Melissa E. Langer, Jasper N. Pollard, Robert L. Cheek, Kevin G. Dolan, W. William Stewart, Stefano Bresolin, John Richard Sink, Tobias M. Heineck, Laura A. Black, Nathan F. Pope, Lauren K. Parker, Erik J. Jensen, Jorge Carlos Correa, Reha O. Azizoglu
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Patent number: 8833604Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing solid articles includes a housing and a gate system. The housing defines a dispensing channel and a portal through which articles can flow along a dispensing pathway. The gate system includes a gate member positioned in the dispensing pathway. The gate member is selectively positionable between an open position and a closed position. When the gate member is in the open position, the gate member permits the articles to pass through the portal and, when the gate member is in the closed position, the gate member blocks the articles from passing through the portal. The gate system is configured such that the gate member is passively transitionable between the open and closed positions.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2013Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: Parata Systems, LLCInventors: Edward Joseph Karwacki, Jr., Bryan Patrick Farnsworth, Dennis Vaders, John Richard Sink, Jody DuMond, Daniel Gardiner, Jennifer Ann Mauger
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Publication number: 20130248549Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing solid articles includes a housing and a gate system. The housing defines a dispensing channel and a portal through which articles can flow along a dispensing pathway. The gate system includes a gate member positioned in the dispensing pathway. The gate member is selectively positionable between an open position and a closed position. When the gate member is in the open position, the gate member permits the articles to pass through the portal and, when the gate member is in the closed position, the gate member blocks the articles from passing through the portal. The gate system is configured such that the gate member is passively transitionable between the open and closed positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2013Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicant: PARATA Systems, LLCInventors: Edward Joseph Karwacki, JR., Bryan Patrick Farnsworth, Dennis Vaders, John Richard Sink, Jody DuMond, Jennifer Ann Mauger
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Patent number: 8464901Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing solid articles includes a housing and a gate system. The housing defines a dispensing channel and a portal through which articles can flow along a dispensing pathway. The gate system includes a gate member positioned in the dispensing pathway. The gate member is selectively positionable between an open position and a closed position. When the gate member is in the open position, the gate member permits the articles to pass through the portal and, when the gate member is in the closed position, the gate member blocks the articles from passing through the portal. The gate system is configured such that the gate member is passively transitionable between the open and closed positions.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2009Date of Patent: June 18, 2013Assignee: PARATA Systems, LLCInventors: Edward Joseph Karwacki, Jr., Bryan Patrick Farnsworth, Dennis Vaders, John Richard Sink, Jody DuMond, Daniel Gardiner
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Patent number: 8444130Abstract: A method for securing a closure on a cylindrical container (such as a pharmaceutical vial) includes: positioning a closure in a first position, the closure being substantially centered via a centering assembly along an axis that is generally normal to the closure; translating the substantially centered closure along the axis to a second position; positioning a cylindrical container, the container being substantially centered via the centering assembly along the axis; translating the substantially centered closure along the axis to a third position in which it is adjacent the substantially centered container; and relatively rotating the closure and the container to secure the closure to the container. With such a method, both the closure and the cylinder can be centered along the axis, thereby registering them with each other for reliable securing.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2010Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Assignee: Parata Systems, LLCInventors: John Richard Sink, Richard D. Mitchelli, Charles H. Guthrie, Joseph C. Moran, Jr., Demetris P. Young
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Patent number: 8413410Abstract: An apparatus for securing a cap onto a cylindrical container includes a main stage and three clamps. Each of the clamps is pivotally attached to the main stage and rotatable about a respective axis of rotation. The axes of rotation of the clamps define an outer circle having a center. Each of the clamps comprises a generally planar body and an arcuate edge and can be used to both center a cap and grip and rotate a vial for attachment of the cap.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2010Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Parata Systems, LLCInventors: Timothy Ulm, John Richard Sink, Eric X. Bonpain, Mark Alan Uebel
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Publication number: 20110265430Abstract: An apparatus for securing a cap onto a cylindrical container includes a main stage and three clamps. Each of the clamps is pivotally attached to the main stage and rotatable about a respective axis of rotation. The axes of rotation of the clamps define an outer circle having a center. Each of the clamps comprises a generally planar body and an arcuate edge and can be used to both center a cap and grip and rotate a vial for attachment of the cap.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2010Publication date: November 3, 2011Inventors: Timothy Ulm, John Richard Sink, Eric X. Bonpain, Mark Alan Uebel
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Publication number: 20110233840Abstract: A method for securing a closure on a cylindrical container (such as a pharmaceutical vial) includes: positioning a closure in a first position, the closure being substantially centered via a centering assembly along an axis that is generally normal to the closure; translating the substantially centered closure along the axis to a second position; positioning a cylindrical container, the container being substantially centered via the centering assembly along the axis; translating the substantially centered closure along the axis to a third position in which it is adjacent the substantially centered container; and relatively rotating the closure and the container to secure the closure to the container. With such a method, both the closure and the cylinder can be centered along the axis, thereby registering them with each other for reliable securing.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2010Publication date: September 29, 2011Inventors: John Richard Sink, Richard D. Michelli, Charles H. Guthrie, Joseph C. Moran, JR., Demetris P. Young
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Patent number: 7992365Abstract: A method of verifying the seating and securing of a closure on a container includes the steps of: (a) positioning a container on a stage of an automated capping station; (b) bringing a closure into contact with the container; (c) detecting the nature of a physical relationship between the container and the closure; (d) responsive to step (c), relatively moving the closure and the container if step (c) indicates seating of the closure on the container is proper; and (e) detecting the nature of a physical relationship between the closure and the container to determine whether the closure is properly secured.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2009Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Assignee: Parata Systems, LLCInventors: Mark Alan Uebel, James Robert Rivenbark, Jr., Jasper Pollard, John Richard Sink, Demetris P. Young, Tobias Heineck
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Publication number: 20100307108Abstract: An apparatus for facilitating the securing of a cap onto a cylindrical container includes a base and a plurality of blades, each of the blades including a sharp edge and being mounted to the base such that the sharp edge is exposed. The blades are mounted in a generally circular arrangement, with the sharp edges generally radiating from a central portion of the base, such that the sharp edges are positioned to engage a circumferential edge of a cap as it is being secured to the cylindrical container. In this configuration, the apparatus can firmly hold the cap as the cylindrical container (such as a pharmaceutical vial) is rotated to secure the cap onto the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2010Publication date: December 9, 2010Inventors: John Richard Sink, Demetris P. Young, James Robert Rivenbark, JR., Mark Alan Uebel, Jody DuMond
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Patent number: 7770358Abstract: An apparatus for facilitating the securing of a cap onto a cylindrical container includes a base and a plurality of blades, each of the blades including a sharp edge and being mounted to the base such that the sharp edge is exposed. The blades are mounted in a generally circular arrangement, with the sharp edges generally radiating from a central portion of the base, such that the sharp edges are positioned to engage a circumferential edge of a cap as it is being secured to the cylindrical container. In this configuration, the apparatus can firmly hold the cap as the cylindrical container (such as a pharmaceutical vial) is rotated to secure the cap onto the container.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2008Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Assignee: Parata Systems, LLCInventors: John Richard Sink, Demetris P. Young, James Robert Rivenbark, Jr., Mark Alan Uebel, Jody DuMond
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Patent number: 7735301Abstract: A method for securing a closure on a cylindrical container (such as a pharmaceutical vial) includes: positioning a closure in a first position, the closure being substantially centered via a centering assembly along an axis that is generally normal to the closure; translating the substantially centered closure along the axis to a second position; positioning a cylindrical container, the container being substantially centered via the centering assembly along the axis; translating the substantially centered closure along the axis to a third position in which it is adjacent the substantially centered container; and relatively rotating the closure and the container to secure the closure to the container. With such a method, both the closure and the cylinder can be centered along the axis, thereby registering them with each other for reliable securing.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2008Date of Patent: June 15, 2010Assignee: Parata Systems, LLCInventors: John Richard Sink, Richard D. Michelli, Charles H. Guthrie, Joseph C. Moran, Jr., Demetris P. Young
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Publication number: 20090272758Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing solid articles includes a housing and a gate system. The housing defines a dispensing channel and a portal through which articles can flow along a dispensing pathway. The gate system includes a gate member positioned in the dispensing pathway. The gate member is selectively positionable between an open position and a closed position. When the gate member is in the open position, the gate member permits the articles to pass through the portal and, when the gate member is in the closed position, the gate member blocks the articles from passing through the portal. The gate system is configured such that the gate member is passively transitionable between the open and closed positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2009Publication date: November 5, 2009Inventors: Edward Joseph Karwacki, JR., Bryan Patrick Farnsworth, Dennis Vaders, John Richard Sink, Jody DuMond
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Patent number: 7596932Abstract: A method for securing a closure on a cylindrical container (such as a pharmaceutical vial) includes: positioning a closure in a first position, the closure being substantially centered via a centering assembly along an axis that is generally normal to the closure; translating the substantially centered closure along the axis to a second position; positioning a cylindrical container, the container being substantially centered via the centering assembly along the axis; translating the substantially centered closure along the axis to a third position in which it is adjacent the substantially centered container; and relatively rotating the closure and the container to secure the closure to the container. With such a method, both the closure and the cylinder can be centered along the axis, thereby registering them with each other for reliable securing.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2007Date of Patent: October 6, 2009Assignee: Parata Systems, LLCInventors: John Richard Sink, Richard D. Michelli, Charles H. Guthrie, Joseph C. Moran, Jr., Demetris P. Young