Patents by Inventor Linda R. Pflatzgraff

Linda R. Pflatzgraff 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).

  • Method of glucose stabilization and analysis in dried blood spot samples
    Patent number: 5204267
    Abstract: A method of stabilizing the glucose content of a blood sample applied to a sorbent for drying is provided. A solution of sodium fluoride or other glycolysis inhibitor is applied to a sorbent. A blood sample for glucose determination is then applied to the sorbent whereupon glycolysis is immediately inhibited. The blood sample may then be dried for shipping without loss of glucose content during the drying period.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1991
    Date of Patent: April 20, 1993
    Assignee: Osborn Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Jangbir S. Sangha, Linda R. Pflatzgraff, Melinda L. Van Hercke