Patents by Inventor Laila R. Razouk

Laila R. Razouk 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).

  • Apparatus and method for detecting live cells with an integrated filter and growth detection device
    Patent number: 7816100
    Abstract: A device for rapid concentration and detection of live cells in fluids includes a filter to capture a cell sample. The filter includes a first physical barrier with apertures of a first size and a second physical barrier with apertures of a second size smaller than the first size to isolate the cell sample on the filter. Growth detection circuitry associated with the filter electrically measures a cell growth rate associated with the cell sample in less than 2 days. The growth detection circuitry includes a mechanical filter for concentration of cells. The filter and growth detection circuitry are integrally formed within the device, which is sealed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: Biovitesse, Inc.
    Inventors: Rashid Bashir, Laila R. Razouk, Dallas Todd Morisette, Bahadir Erimli
  • Apparatus and Method for Detecting Live Cells with an Integrated Filter and Growth Detection Device
    Publication number: 20090263856
    Abstract: A device for rapid concentration and detection of live cells in fluids includes a filter to capture a cell sample. The filter includes a first physical barrier with apertures of a first size and a second physical barrier with apertures of a second size smaller than the first size to isolate the cell sample on the filter. Growth detection circuitry associated with the filter electrically measures a cell growth rate associated with the cell sample in less than 2 days. The growth detection circuitry includes a mechanical filter for concentration of cells. The filter and growth detection circuitry are integrally formed within the device, which is sealed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2009
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Applicant: BIOVITESSE, INC.
    Inventors: Rashid Bashir, Laila R. Razouk, Dallas Todd Morisette, Bahadir Erimli
  • Apparatus and method for detecting live cells with an integrated filter and growth detection device
    Patent number: 7553633
    Abstract: A device for rapid concentration and detection of live cells in fluids includes a filter to capture a cell sample. The filter includes a first physical barrier with apertures of a first size and a second physical barrier with apertures of a second size smaller than the first size to isolate the cell sample on the filter. Growth detection circuitry associated with the filter electrically measures a cell growth rate associated with the cell sample in less than 2 days. The growth detection circuitry includes a mechanical filter for concentration of cells. The filter and growth detection circuitry are integrally formed within the device, which is sealed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2009
    Assignee: Biovitesse, Inc.
    Inventors: Rashid Bashir, Laila R. Razouk, Dallas Todd Morisette, Bahadir Erimli
  • APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETECTING LIVE CELLS WITH AN INTEGRATED FILTER AND GROWTH DETECTION DEVICE
    Publication number: 20080286829
    Abstract: A device for rapid concentration and detection of live cells in fluids includes a filter to capture a cell sample. The filter includes a first physical barrier with apertures of a first size and a second physical barrier with apertures of a second size smaller than the first size to isolate the cell sample on the filter. Growth detection circuitry associated with the filter electrically measures a cell growth rate associated with the cell sample in less than 2 days. The growth detection circuitry includes a mechanical filter for concentration of cells. The filter and growth detection circuitry are integrally formed within the device, which is sealed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2008
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Applicant: BIOVITESSE, INC.
    Inventors: Rashid Bashir, Laila R. Razouk, Dallas Todd Morisette, Bahadir Erimli
  • Apparatus and method for detecting live cells with an integrated filter and growth detection device
    Patent number: 7413891
    Abstract: A device for processing fluids includes a filter to capture a cell sample. The filter has a physical barrier to isolate the cell sample on the filter. Growth detection circuitry is associated with the filter. The growth detection circuitry identifies, through electrical measurements, a cell growth rate and hence the presence of live cells associated with the cell sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2008
    Assignee: Biovitesse, Inc.
    Inventors: Rashid Bashir, Laila R. Razouk, Dallas Todd Morisette, Bahadir Erimli
  • Apparatus and method for detecting live cells with an integrated filter and growth detection device
    Publication number: 20040259238
    Abstract: A device for processing fluids includes a filter to capture a cell sample. The filter has a physical barrier to isolate the cell sample on the filter. Growth detection circuitry is associated with the filter. The growth detection circuitry identifies, through electrical measurements, a cell growth rate and hence the presence of live cells associated with the cell sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2004
    Publication date: December 23, 2004
    Inventors: Rashid Bashir, Laila R. Razouk, Dallas Todd Morisette, Bahadir Erimli