Patents by Inventor Mark E. Tess

Mark E. Tess 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).

  • Publication number: 20220236151
    Abstract: A method for extracting a mycotoxin, when present, from a sample. Compositions and methods include the use of high ionic strength compositions including compositions that include many amine and/or carboxyl groups such as protein based, amino acid based and polyethylene glycol based composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2022
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Applicant: Charm Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: John Jabour, Steven J. Saul, Mark E. Tess
  • Patent number: 11035764
    Abstract: A method and composition for extracting an analyte from a test sample such as grain, so as to determine whether the test sample is contaminated with a toxin. The method is particularly useful for detecting the presence in a batch of grain of a mycotoxin, such as for example aflatoxin, ochratoxin, T2, zearalanone, vomitoxin (deoxynivalenol a/k/a DON), patulin and fumonisin. Extraction is performed with use of a composition that includes a proteinaceous material, such as albumin, as an extraction agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: Charm Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: John Jabour, Steven J. Saul, Mark E. Tess
  • Publication number: 20190293527
    Abstract: A method for extracting a mycotoxin, when present, from a sample. Compositions and methods include the use of high ionic strength compositions including compositions that include many amine and/or carboxyl groups such as protein based, amino acid based and polyethylene glycol based composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2018
    Publication date: September 26, 2019
    Applicant: Charm Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: JOHN JABOUR, Steven J. Saul, Mark E. Tess
  • Patent number: 9927386
    Abstract: An article suitable for conducting one or more assays with an apparatus, e.g., a meter, for determining the presence or concentration of an analyte in a sample of biological fluid. The article contains a plurality of biosensors arranged in such a manner that each of the biosensors can be utilized before the article must be removed from the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.
    Inventors: Yi Wang, Jared Lee Watkin, Chad Harold Mace, Michael Robert Zocchi, Shridhara Alva Karinka, Mark E. Tess
  • Publication number: 20150060301
    Abstract: An article suitable for conducting one or more assays with an apparatus, e.g., a meter, for determining the presence or concentration of an analyte in a sample of biological fluid. The article contains a plurality of biosensors arranged in such a manner that each of the biosensors can be utilized before the article must be removed from the apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2014
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Inventors: Yi Wang, Jared Lee Watkin, Chad Harold Mace, Michael Robert Zocchi, Shridhara Alva Karinka, Mark E. Tess
  • Publication number: 20140356978
    Abstract: A method and composition for extracting an analyte from a test sample such as grain, so as to determine whether the test sample is contaminated with a toxin. The method is particularly useful for detecting the presence in a batch of grain of a mycotoxin, such as for example aflatoxin, ochratoxin, T2, zearalanone, vomitoxin (deoxynivalenol a/k/a DON), patulin and fumonisin. Extraction is performed with use of a composition that includes a proteinaceous material, such as albumin, as an extraction agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2013
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Applicant: Charm Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: John Jabour, Steven J. Saul, Mark E. Tess
  • Patent number: 8888716
    Abstract: An article suitable for conducting one or more assays with an apparatus, e.g., a meter, for determining the presence or concentration of an analyte in a sample of biological fluid. The article contains a plurality of biosensors arranged in such a manner that each of the biosensors can be utilized before the article must be removed from the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.
    Inventors: Yi Wang, Jared Lee Watkin, Chad Harold Mace, Michael Robert Zocchi, Shridhara Alva Karinka, Mark E. Tess
  • Patent number: 8709792
    Abstract: A method and device for detecting analytes in a test sample. Embodiments include methods for quantitatively detecting analytes within a range of concentrations. In an embodiment the method includes a lateral flow test strip with multiple test areas for capturing a labeled receptor to provide a detectable signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Charm Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven J. Saul, Mark E. Tess, Robert J. Markovsky
  • Publication number: 20130059399
    Abstract: A method and device for detecting analytes in a test sample. Embodiments include methods for quantitatively detecting analytes within a range of concentrations. In an embodiment the method includes a lateral flow test strip with multiple test areas for capturing a labeled receptor to provide a detectable signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2010
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Inventors: Steven J. Saul, Mark E. Tess, Robert J. Markovsky
  • Publication number: 20120312684
    Abstract: An article suitable for conducting one or more assays with an apparatus, e.g., a meter, for determining the presence or concentration of an analyte in a sample of biological fluid. The article contains a plurality of biosensors arranged in such a manner that each of the biosensors can be utilized before the article must be removed from the apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2012
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Inventors: Yi Wang, Jared Lee Watkin, Chad Harold Mace, Michael Robert Zocchi, Shridhara Alva Karinka, Mark E. Tess
  • Patent number: 8211038
    Abstract: An article suitable for conducting one or more assays with an apparatus, e.g., a meter, for determining the presence or concentration of an analyte in a sample of biological fluid. The article contains a plurality of biosensors arranged in such a manner that each of the biosensors can be utilized before the article must be removed from the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.
    Inventors: Yi Wang, Jared Lee Watkin, Chad Harold Mace, Michael Robert Zocchi, Shridhara Alva Karinka, Mark E. Tess
  • Publication number: 20100285610
    Abstract: A method and device for detecting analytes in a test sample. Embodiments include methods for quantitatively detecting analytes within a range of concentrations. In an embodiment the method includes a lateral flow test strip with multiple test areas for capturing a labeled receptor to provide a detectable signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2010
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Inventors: Steven J. Saul, Mark E. Tess, Robert J. Markovsky
  • Patent number: 7785899
    Abstract: A method and device for detecting analytes in a test sample. Embodiments include methods for quantitatively detecting analytes within a range of concentrations. In an embodiment the method includes a lateral flow test strip with multiple test areas for capturing a labeled receptor to provide a detectable signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Assignee: Charm Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven J. Saul, Mark E. Tess, Robert J. Markovsky
  • Publication number: 20080160538
    Abstract: A method and device for detecting analytes in a test sample. Embodiments include methods for quantitatively detecting analytes within a range of concentrations. In an embodiment the method includes a lateral flow test strip with multiple test areas for capturing a labeled receptor to provide a detectable signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2006
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Inventors: Steven J. Saul, Mark E. Tess, Robert J. Markovsky
  • Patent number: 7086277
    Abstract: A device having a flow channel, wherein a layer of mesh is adhered to a surface forming a wall of a flow channel, but the layer of mesh is of such dimensions that the layer of mesh does not contact those portions of the device where electrochemical reactions occur and electrons flow. In one aspect, the invention provides a sensor, such as, for example, a biosensor, in the form of a strip, the sensor being suitable for electrochemical or optical measurement. The sensor comprises a base layer and a cover layer having a layer of mesh adhered thereto, and the base layer is separated from the cover layer by a spacer layer. The base layer, the cover layer having a layer of mesh adhered thereto, and the spacer layer define a flow channel into which a liquid sample is drawn therein and flows therethrough by means of wicking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2006
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Mark E. Tess, Scott L. Bailey, Shridhara Alva Karinka
  • Patent number: 6939450
    Abstract: A device having a flow channel, wherein at least one flow-terminating interface is used to control the flow of liquid in the flow channel. The flow-terminating interface prevents the flow of the liquid beyond the interface. In one aspect, the invention provides a sensor, such as, for example, a biosensor, in the form of a strip, the sensor being suitable for electrochemical or optical measurement. The sensor comprises a base layer and a cover layer, and the base layer is separated from the cover layer by a spacer layer. The base layer, cover layer, and spacer layer define a flow channel into which a liquid sample is drawn therein and flows therethrough by means of capillary attraction. The flow of the sample is terminated by a flow-terminating interface positioned in the flow channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2005
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Shridhara Alva Karinka, Mark E. Tess
  • Publication number: 20040067166
    Abstract: A device having a flow channel, wherein at least one flow-terminating interface is used to control the flow of liquid in the flow channel. The flow-terminating interface prevents the flow of the liquid beyond the interface. In one aspect, the invention provides a sensor, such as, for example, a biosensor, in the form of a strip, the sensor being suitable for electrochemical or optical measurement. The sensor comprises a base layer and a cover layer, and the base layer is separated from the cover layer by a spacer layer. The base layer, cover layer, and spacer layer define a flow channel into which a liquid sample is drawn therein and flows therethrough by means of capillary attraction. The flow of the sample is terminated by a flow-terminating interface positioned in the flow channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2002
    Publication date: April 8, 2004
    Inventors: Shridhara Alva Karinka, Mark E. Tess