Patents by Inventor Mick Withers

Mick Withers 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: 10828642
    Abstract: The invention relates to a cartridge housing for forming a cartridge capable of measuring an analyte or property of a liquid sample. The housing including a top portion having a first substantially rigid zone and a substantially flexible zone, a bottom portion separate from the top portion including a second substantially rigid zone, and at least one sensor recess containing a sensor. The top portion and the bottom portion are bonded to form the cartridge having a conduit over at least a portion of the sensor. The invention also relates to methods for forming such cartridges and to various features of such cartridges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: ABBOTT POINT OF CARE INC.
    Inventors: Kevin John Doyle, Paul Wilkins, Mick Withers, Adrian Cooper, John Oakey Noell
  • Publication number: 20190351406
    Abstract: The invention relates to a cartridge housing for forming a cartridge capable of measuring an analyte or property of a liquid sample. The housing including a top portion having a first substantially rigid zone and a substantially flexible zone, a bottom portion separate from the top portion including a second substantially rigid zone, and at least one sensor recess containing a sensor. The top portion and the bottom portion are bonded to form the cartridge having a conduit over at least a portion of the sensor. The invention also relates to methods for forming such cartridges and to various features of such cartridges.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Applicant: Abbott Point of Care Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin John DOYLE, Paul WILKINS, Mick WITHERS, Adrian COOPER, John Oakey NOELL
  • Patent number: 10406523
    Abstract: The invention relates to a cartridge housing for forming a cartridge capable of measuring an analyte or property of a liquid sample. The housing including a top portion having a first substantially rigid zone and a substantially flexible zone, a bottom portion separate from the top portion including a second substantially rigid zone, and at least one sensor recess containing a sensor. The top portion and the bottom portion are bonded to form the cartridge having a conduit over at least a portion of the sensor. The invention also relates to methods for forming such cartridges and to various features of such cartridges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: Abbott Point of Care Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin John Doyle, Paul Wilkins, Mick Withers, Adrian Cooper, John Oakey Noell
  • Publication number: 20170136455
    Abstract: The invention relates to a cartridge housing for forming a cartridge capable of measuring an analyte or property of a liquid sample. The housing including a top portion having a first substantially rigid zone and a substantially flexible zone, a bottom portion separate from the top portion including a second substantially rigid zone, and at least one sensor recess containing a sensor. The top portion and the bottom portion are bonded to form the cartridge having a conduit over at least a portion of the sensor. The invention also relates to methods for forming such cartridges and to various features of such cartridges.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2017
    Publication date: May 18, 2017
    Inventors: Kevin John DOYLE, Paul WILKINS, Mick WITHERS, Adrian COOPER, John Oakey NOELL
  • Patent number: 9592507
    Abstract: The invention relates to a cartridge housing for forming a cartridge capable of measuring an analyte or property of a liquid sample. The housing including a top portion having a first substantially rigid zone and a substantially flexible zone, a bottom portion separate from the top portion including a second substantially rigid zone, and at least one sensor recess containing a sensor. The top portion and the bottom portion are bonded to form the cartridge having a conduit over at least a portion of the sensor. The invention also relates to methods for forming such cartridges and to various features of such cartridges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: ABBOTT POINT OF CARE INC.
    Inventors: Kevin John Doyle, Paul Wilkins, Mick Withers, Adrian Cooper, John Oakey Noell
  • Patent number: 9415389
    Abstract: The invention relates to a cartridge housing for forming a cartridge capable of measuring an analyte or property of a liquid sample. The housing comprising a first substantially rigid zone, a second substantially flexible zone, a hinge region, and at least one sensor recess containing a sensor. The housing is foldable about said hinge region to form a cartridge having a conduit over at least a portion of said sensor. The invention also relates to methods for forming such cartridges and to various features of such cartridges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Abbott Point of Care Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin John Doyle, Paul Wilkins, Mick Withers, Adrian Cooper, John Oakey Noell
  • Publication number: 20140301915
    Abstract: The invention relates to a cartridge housing for forming a cartridge capable of measuring an analyte or property of a liquid sample. The housing comprising a first substantially rigid zone, a second substantially flexible zone, a hinge region, and at least one sensor recess containing a sensor. The housing is foldable about said hinge region to form a cartridge having a conduit over at least a portion of said sensor. The invention also relates to methods for forming such cartridges and to various features of such cartridges.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2014
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Inventors: Kevin John Doyle, Paul Wilkins, Mick Withers, Adrian Cooper, John Oakey Noell
  • Patent number: 8747774
    Abstract: The invention relates to a cartridge housing for forming a cartridge capable of measuring an analyte or property of a liquid sample. The housing comprising a first substantially rigid zone, a second substantially flexible zone, a hinge region, and at least one sensor recess containing a sensor. The housing is foldable about said hinge region to form a cartridge having a conduit over at least a portion of said sensor. The invention also relates to methods for forming such cartridges and to various features of such cartridges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Abbott Point of Care Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin John Doyle, Paul Wilkins, Mick Withers, Adrian Cooper, John Oakey Noell
  • Publication number: 20130343955
    Abstract: The invention relates to a cartridge housing for forming a cartridge capable of measuring an analyte or property of a liquid sample. The housing including a top portion having a first substantially rigid zone and a substantially flexible zone, a bottom portion separate from the top portion including a second substantially rigid zone, and at least one sensor recess containing a sensor. The top portion and the bottom portion are bonded to form the cartridge having a conduit over at least a portion of the sensor. The invention also relates to methods for forming such cartridges and to various features of such cartridges.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2012
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: ABBOTT POINT OF CARE INC.
    Inventors: Kevin John DOYLE, Paul WILKINS, Mick WITHERS, Adrian COOPER, John Oakey NOELL
  • Publication number: 20110150705
    Abstract: The invention relates to a cartridge housing for forming a cartridge capable of measuring an analyte or property of a liquid sample. The housing comprising a first substantially rigid zone, a second substantially flexible zone, a hinge region, and at least one sensor recess containing a sensor. The housing is foldable about said hinge region to form a cartridge having a conduit over at least a portion of said sensor. The invention also relates to methods for forming such cartridges and to various features of such cartridges.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2010
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Applicant: Abbott Point of Care Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin John DOYLE, Paul Wilkins, Mick Withers, Adrian Cooper, John Oakey Noell
  • Patent number: D639975
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: Abbott Point of Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin John Doyle, Paul Wilkins, Mick Withers, Adrian Cooper, John Oakey Noell