Patents by Inventor Matthew H. Myles

Matthew H. Myles 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).

  • Animal Cage-Sample Collection Apparatus
    Publication number: 20210029969
    Abstract: Embodiments disclosed are directed to apparatuses, systems, and methods for the collection and sampling of agents (including organisms and pathogens) to determine the health of an animal colony. The apparatus includes a perforated housing that incorporates a collection media. The collection media is configured to collect a sample from a target animal, such as a mouse or rat, through the perforations of the housing when the target animal interacts with the perforated housing. The collected sample may include dust, feces, fur, urine, saliva, or other aspect of the target animal's environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2019
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Inventors: Matthew H. Myles, Marcus J. Crim, Robert S. Livingston, Cynthia L. Besch-Williford, Kristin S. Riley
  • Sample collection and analysis
    Patent number: 8927298
    Abstract: Management of the health status of an animal colony using a plurality of blood collection cards and the analysis of dried blood from members of the colony that has been collected on the cards. Members of the colony may be removed from the colony as a result of the analysis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventor: Matthew H. Myles
  • Sample Collection and Analysis
    Publication number: 20140255912
    Abstract: Management of the health status of an animal colony using a plurality of blood collection cards and the analysis of dried blood from members of the colony that has been collected on the cards. Members of the colony may be removed from the colony as a result of the analysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2013
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventor: Matthew H. Myles