Patents by Inventor Michelle L. Rosauer

Michelle L. Rosauer 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).

  • Methods and articles for detecting deoxyribonuclease activity
    Patent number: 10280446
    Abstract: The disclosure provides articles and methods useful for detecting a discrete source of DNase activity. DNase-producing microorganisms can be detected. The device can further include selective agents and/or indicators to differentiate groups or species microorganisms. Methods of use include detecting or enumerating DNase-producing microorganisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Patrick A. Mach, Michelle L. Rosauer, Michael E. Hughes
  • METHODS AND ARTICLES FOR DETECTING DEOXYRIBONUCLEASE ACTIVITY
    Publication number: 20170314059
    Abstract: The disclosure provides articles and methods useful for detecting a discrete source of DNase activity. DNase-producing microorganisms can be detected. The device can further include selective agents and/or indicators to differentiate groups or species microorganisms. Methods of use include detecting or enumerating DNase-producing microorganisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: PATRICK A. MACH, MICHELLE L. ROSAUER, MICHAEL E. HUGHES
  • Methods and articles for detecting deoxyribonuclease activity
    Patent number: 9738919
    Abstract: The disclosure provides articles and methods useful for detecting a discrete source of DNase activity. DNase-producing microorganisms can be detected. The device can further include selective agents and/or indicators to differentiate groups or species microorganisms. Methods of use include detecting or enumerating DNase-producing microorganisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Patrick A. Mach, Michelle L. Rosauer, Michael E. Hughes
  • METHODS AND ARTICLES FOR DETECTING DEOXYRIBONUCLEASE ACTIVITY
    Publication number: 20150050642
    Abstract: The disclosure provides articles and methods useful for detecting a discrete source of DNase activity. DNase-producing microorganisms can be detected. The device can further include selective agents and/or indicators to differentiate groups or species microorganisms. Methods of use include detecting or enumerating DNase-producing microorganisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2014
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Inventors: PATRICK A. MACH, MICHELLE L. ROSAUER, MICHAEL E. HUGHES
  • Methods and articles for detecting deoxyribonuclease activity
    Patent number: 8889351
    Abstract: The disclosure provides articles and methods useful for detecting a discrete source of DNase activity. DNase-producing microorganisms can be detected. The device can further include selective agents and/or indicators to differentiate groups or species microorganisms. Methods of use include detecting or enumerating DNase-producing microorganisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Patrick A. Mach, Michelle L. Rosauer, Michael E. Hughes
  • Methods and articles for detecting hemolytic microorganisms
    Patent number: 8828682
    Abstract: A thin film culture plate device useful for detecting hemolysin-producing microorganisms is included. The device can further include selective agents and/or indicators to differentiate groups or species microorganisms. Methods of use include detecting or enumerating hemolysin-producing microorganisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Patrick A. Mach, Michelle L. Rosauer
  • METHODS AND ARTICLES FOR DETECTING DEOXYRIBONUCLEASE ACTIVITY
    Publication number: 20120028251
    Abstract: The disclosure provides articles and methods useful for detecting a discrete source of DNase activity. DNase-producing microorganisms can be detected. The device can further include selective agents and/or indicators to differentiate groups or species microorganisms. Methods of use include detecting or enumerating DNase-producing microorganisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2010
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Inventors: Patrick A. Mach, Michelle L. Rosauer, Michael E. Hughes
  • METHODS AND ARTICLES FOR DETECTING HEMOLYTIC MICROORGANISMS
    Publication number: 20110244511
    Abstract: A thin film culture plate device useful for detecting hemolysin-producing microorganisms is included. The device can further include selective agents and/or indicators to differentiate groups or species microorganisms. Methods of use include detecting or enumerating hemolysin-producing microorganisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2009
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Patrick A. Mach, Michelle L. Rosauer
  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR ENUMERATING ANTIBIOTIC-RESISTANT MICROORGANISMS
    Publication number: 20110171683
    Abstract: A thin film culture device for detection of antibiotic-resistant microorganisms is provided. The device can include indicators to differentiate staphylococcal from non-staphylococcal microorganisms. Methods of use include detecting or enumerating antibiotic-resistant microorganisms. The methods further include obtaining a differential count of staphylococcal and non-staphylococcal microorganisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2009
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Inventors: Patrick A. Mach, Michelle L. Rosauer
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PREPARING AND ANALYZING SAMPLES
    Publication number: 20100099115
    Abstract: The invention relates to systems and methods for preparing and analyzing samples (e.g., mucosal samples) for a microorganism of interest. In particular, the systems and methods are useful for detecting one or more analytes characteristic of a microorganism (i.e., microbe) of interest, such as components of cell walls that are characteristic of a microbe, particularly Staphylococcus aureus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2007
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Inventors: Patrick A. Mach, Lynn P. Cloney, Chunmei Guo, Paul C. Harris, Kevin R. Katzenmaier, Barbara R. Kinnaird, Mara S. Reif-Wenner, Michelle L. Rosauer, Jeffrey D. Smith, Heather M. Webb