Patents by Inventor Mark S. Wilson
Mark S. Wilson 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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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: bioMérieux, 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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SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUSES FOR CONCENTRATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF A MICROORGANISM FROM BLOOD
Publication number: 20240043941Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for isolating and identifying a microorganism from a sample known to contain or that may contain a microorganism.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2021Publication date: February 8, 2024Inventors: Elizabeth Mary Ott Crowther, Marta Elizabeth Schaub, Edward Preston Rich, Andrew Carter Hatch, Stephanie Anne Thatcher, Ryan T. Hill, Christopher S. Ronsick, Mark S. Wilson, John D. Walsh, Kirk M. Ririe, Clark L. Roper -
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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Patent number: 11697928Abstract: A portable wash basin assembly for cleaning a tool includes a wash basin having a base and at least one sidewall that extends upward from the base to an upper edge. The wash basin is configured to receive a liquid for cleaning the tool. A plurality of legs are coupled to the wash basin and are adjustable between a use position and a non-use position. A drain is located in the basin and configured to direct the liquid within the basin to a location below the basin. The wash basin is supported upon a frame. The portable wash basin assembly has a first height when the plurality of legs are in the use position and a second height, less than the first height, when the plurality of legs are in the non-use position. The legs are pivotably coupled to the frame between the use position and the non-use position.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2021Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Assignee: AMES TOOLS CORPORATIONInventors: Matthew W. Jungklaus, Timothy J. Beran, Michael T. Ventura, Mark S. Wilson, Howard D. Hutchinson
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Publication number: 20220401946Abstract: 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 30, 2022Publication date: December 22, 2022Inventors: Christopher S. Ronsick, Mark S. Wilson, John D. Walsh
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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: 11440000Abstract: 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: September 13, 2022Assignee: bioMerieux, Inc.Inventors: Christopher S. Ronsick, Mark S. Wilson, John D. Walsh
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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: 11334980Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for detecting foam in a specimen container. The method includes the following steps: transporting a specimen container into a locator well; centering the specimen container in the locator well; rotating the specimen container around a vertical axis in the locator well; imaging the specimen container during the rotation; analyzing an image of the specimen container captured during the rotation; and detecting foam in the specimen container based on the analysis of the image. An apparatus configured to perform the steps is also provided. The method and apparatus may be used in conjunction with a system for automatically determining whether a sample is positive for microorganism growth.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2019Date of Patent: May 17, 2022Assignee: bioMerieux, Inc.Inventors: Thierry Vivet, Dennis Connor, Mark Segrist, Mark S. Wilson, John G. Link
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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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Publication number: 20210285192Abstract: A portable wash basin assembly for cleaning a tool includes a wash basin having a base and at least one sidewall that extends upward from the base to an upper edge. The wash basin is configured to receive a liquid for cleaning the tool. A plurality of legs are coupled to the wash basin and are adjustable between a use position and a non-use position. A drain is located in the basin and configured to direct the liquid within the basin to a location below the basin. The wash basin is supported upon a frame. The portable wash basin assembly has a first height when the plurality of legs are in the use position and a second height, less than the first height, when the plurality of legs are in the non-use position. The legs are pivotably coupled to the frame between the use position and the non-use position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2021Publication date: September 16, 2021Inventors: Matthew W. Jungklaus, Timothy J. Beran, Michael T. Ventura, Mark S. Wilson, Howard D. Hutchinson
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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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Patent number: 11035107Abstract: The invention provides, in one embodiment, a portable wash basin assembly for cleaning a tool. The portable wash basin assembly includes a wash basin having a base and at least one sidewall that extends upward from the base to an upper edge, and a plurality of recesses located at the upper edge of the wash basin. The wash basin is configured to support the tool in a first orientation in which a first portion of the tool can be supported within one of the recesses and a second portion of the tool can be supported upon the base, and a second orientation, in which the tool can be supported within two of the recesses on the wash basin.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2019Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: AXIA ACQUISITION CORPORATIONInventors: Matthew W. Jungklaus, Timothy J. Beran, Michael T. Ventura, Mark S. Wilson, Howard D. Hutchinson
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Publication number: 20200048878Abstract: The invention provides, in one embodiment, a portable wash basin assembly for cleaning a tool. The portable wash basin assembly includes a wash basin having a base and at least one sidewall that extends upward from the base to an upper edge, and a plurality of recesses located at the upper edge of the wash basin. The wash basin is configured to support the tool in a first orientation in which a first portion of the tool can be supported within one of the recesses and a second portion of the tool can be supported upon the base, and a second orientation, in which the tool can be supported within two of the recesses on the wash basin.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2019Publication date: February 13, 2020Inventors: Matthew W. Jungklaus, Timothy J. Beran, Michael T. Ventura, Mark S. Wilson, Howard D. Hutchinson
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Publication number: 20190378265Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for detecting foam in a specimen container. The method includes the following steps: transporting a specimen container into a locator well; centering the specimen container in the locator well; rotating the specimen container around a vertical axis in the locator well; imaging the specimen container during the rotation; analyzing an image of the specimen container captured during the rotation; and detecting foam in the specimen container based on the analysis of the image. An apparatus configured to perform the steps is also provided. The method and apparatus may be used in conjunction with a system for automatically determining whether a sample is positive for microorganism growth.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2019Publication date: December 12, 2019Inventors: Thierry Vivet, Dennis Connor, Mark Segrist, Mark S. Wilson, John G. Link