Patents by Inventor Martin Krockenberger

Martin Krockenberger 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).

  • Patent number: 11193875
    Abstract: A method for identifying, analyzing, and quantifying the cellular components of whole blood by means of an automated hematology analyzer and the detection of the light scattered, absorbed, and fluorescently emitted by each cell. More particularly, the aforementioned method involves identifying, analyzing, and quantifying the cellular components of whole blood by means of a light source having a wavelength ranging from about 400 nm to about 450 nm and multiple in-flow optical measurements and staining without the need for lysing red blood cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Martin Krockenberger, Jiong Wu, Bodo Roemer, Giacomo Vacca
  • Patent number: 11085914
    Abstract: A hematology analyzer is provided. In certain embodiments, the hematology analyzer comprises: a) a flow cell; b) a light source for directing light to the flow cell; c) a plurality of detectors for detecting a plurality of optical characteristics of a blood cell passing through the flow cell; and d) a data analysis workstation programmed to: i. enumerate test blood cells passing through the flow cell; and ii. flag a blood sample as containing lysis-resistant red blood cells or fragile white blood cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Martin Krockenberger, Richard Bordenkircher, Diana Garrett, John Glazier, James Bearden, Bodo Roemer, Giacomo Vacca
  • Publication number: 20210131938
    Abstract: Provided herein is a method for determining the volume or hemoglobin content of an individual red blood cell in a sample containing a population of red blood cells. The method may be performed on a hematology analyzer. Also provided are a hematology analyzer for performing the method and a computer-readable medium containing programming for performing the method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2020
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Inventors: Giacomo Vacca, Martin Krockenberger, Diana Garrett
  • Publication number: 20210123852
    Abstract: The present disclosure includes provides methods for analyzing biological samples to identify, classify, and/or quantify platelets in the sample. The present disclosure also provides systems and methods for analyzing a blood sample to determine presence of platelet clumps in the sample. Also provided are systems configured for performing the disclosed methods and computer readable medium storing instructions for performing steps of the disclosed methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2020
    Publication date: April 29, 2021
    Inventor: Martin Krockenberger
  • Patent number: 10859484
    Abstract: Provided herein is a method for determining the volume or hemoglobin content of an individual red blood cell in a sample containing a population of red blood cells. The method may be performed on a hematology analyzer. Also provided are a hematology analyzer for performing the method and a computer-readable medium containing programming for performing the method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Giacomo Vacca, Martin Krockenberger, Diana Garrett
  • Patent number: 10794814
    Abstract: The present disclosure includes provides methods for analyzing biological samples to identify, classify, and/or quantify platelets in the sample. The present disclosure also provides systems and methods for analyzing a blood sample to determine presence of platelet clumps in the sample. Also provided are systems configured for performing the disclosed methods and computer readable medium storing instructions for performing steps of the disclosed methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventor: Martin Krockenberger
  • Publication number: 20180340881
    Abstract: The present disclosure includes provides methods for analyzing biological samples to identify, classify, and/or quantify platelets in the sample. The present disclosure also provides systems and methods for analyzing a blood sample to determine presence of platelet clumps in the sample. Also provided are systems configured for performing the disclosed methods and computer readable medium storing instructions for performing steps of the disclosed methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventor: Martin Krockenberger
  • Publication number: 20180292303
    Abstract: Provided herein is a method for determining the volume or hemoglobin content of an individual red blood cell in a sample containing a population of red blood cells. The method may be performed on a hematology analyzer. Also provided are a hematology analyzer for performing the method and a computer-readable medium containing programming for performing the method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2018
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventors: Giacomo Vacca, Martin Krockenberger, Diana Garrett
  • Patent number: 9933349
    Abstract: Provided herein is a method for determining the volume or hemoglobin content of an individual red blood cell in a sample containing a population of red blood cells. The method may be performed on a hematology analyzer. Also provided are a hematology analyzer for performing the method and a computer-readable medium containing programming for performing the method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Giacomo Vacca, Martin Krockenberger, Diana Garrett
  • Publication number: 20170276591
    Abstract: A method for identifying, analyzing, and quantifying the cellular components of whole blood by means of an automated hematology analyzer and the detection of the light scattered, absorbed, and fluorescently emitted by each cell. More particularly, the aforementioned method involves identifying, analyzing, and quantifying the cellular components of whole blood by means of a light source having a wavelength ranging from about 400 nm to about 450 nm and multiple in-flow optical measurements and staining without the need for lysing red blood cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2017
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Inventors: Martin Krockenberger, Jiong Wu, Bodo Roemer, Giacomo Vacca
  • Publication number: 20170269059
    Abstract: A hematology analyzer is provided. In certain embodiments, the hematology analyzer comprises: a) a flow cell; b) a light source for directing light to the flow cell; c) a plurality of detectors for detecting a plurality of optical characteristics of a blood cell passing through the flow cell; and d) a data analysis workstation programmed to: i. enumerate test blood cells passing through the flow cell; and ii. flag a blood sample as containing lysis-resistant red blood cells or fragile white blood cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2017
    Publication date: September 21, 2017
    Inventors: Martin Krockenberger, Richard Bordenkircher, Diana Garrett, John Glazier, James Bearden, Bodo Roemer, Giacomo Vacca
  • Patent number: 9638621
    Abstract: A method for identifying, analyzing, and quantifying the cellular components of whole blood by means of an automated hematology analyzer and the detection of the light scattered, absorbed, and fluorescently emitted by each cell. More particularly, the aforementioned method involves identifying, analyzing, and quantifying the cellular components of whole blood by means of a light source having a wavelength ranging from about 400 nm to about 450 nm and multiple in-flow optical measurements and staining without the need for lysing red blood cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Martin Krockenberger, Jiong Wu, Bodo Roemer, Giacomo Vacca
  • Patent number: 9618498
    Abstract: A hematology analyzer is provided. In certain embodiments, the hematology analyzer comprises: a) a flow cell; b) a light source for directing light to the flow cell; c) a plurality of detectors for detecting a plurality of optical characteristics of a blood cell passing through the flow cell; and d) a data analysis workstation programmed to: i. enumerate test blood cells passing through the flow cell; and ii. flag a blood sample as containing lysis-resistant red blood cells or fragile white blood cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Martin Krockenberger, Richard Bordenkircher, Diana Garrett, John Glazier, James Bearden, Bodo Roemer, Giacomo Vacca
  • Publication number: 20160266092
    Abstract: A hematology analyzer is provided. In certain embodiments, the hematology analyzer comprises: a) a flow cell; b) a light source for directing light to the flow cell; c) a plurality of detectors for detecting a plurality of optical characteristics of a blood cell passing through the flow cell; and d) a data analysis workstation programmed to: i. enumerate test blood cells passing through the flow cell; and ii. flag a blood sample as containing lysis-resistant red blood cells or fragile white blood cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2016
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Inventors: Martin Krockenberger, Richard Bordenkircher, Diana Garrett, John Glazier, James Bearden, Bodo Roemer, Giacomo Vacca
  • Publication number: 20160258853
    Abstract: Provided herein is a method for determining the volume or hemoglobin content of an individual red blood cell in a sample containing a population of red blood cells. The method may be performed on a hematology analyzer. Also provided are a hematology analyzer for performing the method and a computer-readable medium containing programming for performing the method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2016
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventors: Giacomo Vacca, Martin Krockenberger, Diana Garrett
  • Publication number: 20160258857
    Abstract: A method for identifying, analyzing, and quantifying the cellular components of whole blood by means of an automated hematology analyzer and the detection of the light scattered, absorbed, and fluorescently emitted by each cell. More particularly, the aforementioned method involves identifying, analyzing, and quantifying the cellular components of whole blood by means of a light source having a wavelength ranging from about 400 nm to about 450 nm and multiple in-flow optical measurements and staining without the need for lysing red blood cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2016
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventors: Martin Krockenberger, Jiong Wu, Bodo Roemer, Giacomo Vacca
  • Patent number: 9267931
    Abstract: A method for identifying, analyzing, and quantifying the cellular components of whole blood by means of an automated hematology analyzer and the detection of the light scattered, absorbed, and fluorescently emitted by each cell. More particularly, the aforementioned method involves identifying, analyzing, and quantifying the cellular components of whole blood by means of a light source having a wavelength ranging from about 400 nm to about 450 nm and multiple in-flow optical measurements and staining without the need for lysing red blood cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Martin Krockenberger, Jiong Wu, Bodo Roemer, Giacomo Vacca
  • Patent number: 9261515
    Abstract: Provided herein is a method for determining the volume or hemoglobin content of an individual red blood cell in a sample containing a population of red blood cells. The method may be performed on a hematology analyzer. Also provided are a hematology analyzer for performing the method and a computer-readable medium containing programming for performing the method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Giacomo Vacca, Martin Krockenberger, Diana Garrett
  • Patent number: 9261495
    Abstract: A hematology analyzer is provided. In certain embodiments, the hematology analyzer comprises: a) a flow cell; b) a light source for directing light to the flow cell; c) a plurality of detectors for detecting a plurality of optical characteristics of a blood cell passing through the flow cell; and d) a data analysis workstation programmed to: i. enumerate test blood cells passing through the flow cell; and ii. flag a blood sample as containing lysis-resistant red blood cells or fragile white blood cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Martin Krockenberger, Richard Bordenkircher, Diana Garrett, John Glazier, James Bearden, Bodo Roemer, Giacomo Vacca
  • Publication number: 20150160243
    Abstract: Provided herein is a method for determining the volume or hemoglobin content of an individual red blood cell in a sample containing a population of red blood cells. The method may be performed on a hematology analyzer. Also provided are a hematology analyzer for performing the method and a computer-readable medium containing programming for performing the method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2014
    Publication date: June 11, 2015
    Inventors: Giacomo Vacca, Martin Krockenberger, Diana Garrett