Patents by Inventor Kirk Ririe
Kirk Ririe 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: 20240125680Abstract: A system for diluting a sample of biological material, including a fluid circuit, wherein the fluid circuit includes at least: a first container configured to contain a sample of biological material containing a biological material to be diluted, the sample being a fluid; a second container configured to contain a first dilution fluid; and at least one first metering member for metering a predetermined volume of fluid, including a first wall and a second wall, the first metering member including a metering zone configured to change at least from an initial state in which the first wall and the second wall are in contact with one another to an operating state in which the first wall and the second wall are separated from one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2020Publication date: April 18, 2024Applicants: BIOMERIEUX, BIOMERIEUX, INC.Inventors: Patrick BROYER, Frederic FOUCAULT, Pierre IMBAUD, Hervé ROSTAING, Kirk RIRIE
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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: bioMĂ©rieux, 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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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: 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: 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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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: 20190046975Abstract: 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, Kirk RIRIE, Mark S. WILSON, John D. WALSH, Ryan T. HILL
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Publication number: 20190030527Abstract: 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: January 31, 2019Inventors: John D. WALSH, Christopher S. RONSICK, Mark S. WILSON, Kirk RIRIE, Ryan T. HILL
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Publication number: 20060088931Abstract: Flexible vessels for thermal cycling a sample are provided, the flexible vessels comprising a flexible body having first and second portions coupled together and in fluid communication with each other, wherein the flexible body is configured for insertion into a thermal cycler such that the first portion is received into a first temperature zone and the second portion is received into a second temperature zone of the thermal cycler. Systems comprising the thermal cycler and flexible vessel are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2005Publication date: April 27, 2006Inventor: Kirk Ririe
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Publication number: 20060029965Abstract: The present invention is directed to devices for performing PCR and monitoring the reaction of a sample comprising a nucleic acid and a fluorescent dye. Illustrative devices comprise a heat exchange component for heating and cooling the sample, a control device for repeatedly operating the heat exchange component to subject the sample to thermal cycling, an excitation source for optically exciting the sample to cause the sample to fluoresce, a photodetector for detecting temperature-dependent fluorescence levels from the sample, and a processor configured to record and process emissions from the fluorescent dye.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2005Publication date: February 9, 2006Inventors: Carl Wittwer, Kirk Ririe
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Publication number: 20050226772Abstract: A device is provided for receiving a fluid sample. The device includes a fitment having a cavity formed therein. The cavity is provided under vacuum. The fitment also includes a port having a seal. The port is configured to provide fluid connection from an exterior surface of the fitment to the cavity upon opening of the seal. The device optionally includes a collapsible compartment coupled to the fitment and in fluid communication with the cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2003Publication date: October 13, 2005Applicant: Idaho Technology, Inc.Inventors: Kirk Ririe, Brent Higginson, Abigail Bird
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Publication number: 20050064582Abstract: A thermal cycling method and device is disclosed. The device comprises a sample chamber whose temperature can be rapidly and accurately modulated over a range of temperatures needed to carry out a number of biological procedures, such as the DNA polymerase chain reaction. Biological samples are placed in containers each comprising a reservoir and a reaction portion, wherein the reaction portion has a small volume. The small volume reaction portion permits the rapid and accurate temperature modulation. With an optically transmissible reaction portion, DNA amplification may be monitored by fluorescence during PCR.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2004Publication date: March 24, 2005Inventors: Carl Wittwer, Kirk Ririe
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Publication number: 20040209331Abstract: A temperature cycling system (10, 110) is provided for repeatedly heating and cooling a reaction mixture (16). The system (10, 110) includes a first heater (27) and a second heater (28) each movable between a first orientation in which the first or second heater (27, 28) affects the temperature of the reaction mixture (16) and a second orientation in which the first or second heater (27, 28) does not substantially affect the temperature of the reaction mixture (16). During temperature cycling, the second heater (28) is in the second orientation when the first heater (27) is in the first orientation, and the second heater (28) is in the first orientation when the first heater (27) is in the second orientation.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2003Publication date: October 21, 2004Inventor: Kirk Ririe