Patents by Inventor Mordi I. Iheme
Mordi I. Iheme 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: 8573072Abstract: A method for removing a fluid substance from a sealed collection device comprising a cap and a fluid-holding vessel, where the method aids in venting air from the collection device when the cap is penetrated by a fluid transfer device used to withdraw a fluid substance from the vessel. Venting is aided by incorporating a pause step between penetrating the cap and contacting the fluid substance held by the vessel with the fluid transfer device or by contacting the cap at a slower speed than the fluid transfer device enters the collection device after the cap has been penetrated.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2009Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Gen-Probe IncorporatedInventors: Bruce W. Anderson, Mordi I. Iheme, Shirley J. Johnson, Gus G. Tseo
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Patent number: 8535621Abstract: A cap having a plurality of rib structures situated on an inner wall of the cap to facilitate the formation of air passageways as the cap is penetrated by a pipette tip. The air passageways aid in venting air from a fluid-holding vessel closed with the cap.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2008Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignee: Gen-Probe IncorporatedInventors: Mordi I. Iheme, Daniel L. Kacian, Mark R. Kennedy
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Patent number: 8334145Abstract: A cap having a plurality of spaced-apart grooves in a downwardly tapered inner wall of the cap to facilitate the formation of air passageways as the cap is penetrated by a pipette tip. The air passageways aid in venting air from a fluid-holding vessel closed with the cap.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2008Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Assignee: Gen-Probe IncorporatedInventors: Bruce W. Anderson, Mordi I. Iheme, Kathleen A. Dickey
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Patent number: 8211710Abstract: A method for obtaining the contents of a fluid-holding vessel having a cap secured to an open end thereof. The method includes penetrating a surface of the cap with a fluid transfer device and forming one or more air passageways between the penetrated surface of the cap and the fluid transfer device to allow air to be vented from the vessel. At least a portion of the contents of the vessel is then drawn into the fluid transfer device before the fluid transfer device is removed from the vessel.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2007Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Inventors: Kathleen A. Dickey, Bruce W. Anderson, Mordi I. Iheme, Nick M. Carter, Daniel L. Kacian
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Patent number: 8038967Abstract: Method for obtaining a fluid from a collection device assembled to isolate a specimen retrieval device from the pathway of a fluid transfer device used to penetrate a cap of the collection device and to draw and remove the fluid from the collection device for analysis.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2010Date of Patent: October 18, 2011Assignee: Gen-Probe IncorporatedInventors: Bruce W. Anderson, Nick M. Carter, Mordi I. Iheme, Daniel L. Kacian
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Publication number: 20110236888Abstract: Method for obtaining a fluid from a collection device assembled to isolate a specimen retrieval device from the pathway of a fluid transfer device used to penetrate a cap of the collection device and to draw and remove the fluid from the collection device for analysis.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2011Publication date: September 29, 2011Applicant: GEN-PROBE INCORPORATEDInventors: Bruce W. ANDERSON, Nick M. CARTER, Mordi I. IHEME, Daniel L. KACIAN
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Patent number: 7927549Abstract: A method for accessing the contents of a closed collection device having a cap and a fluid-holding vessel in fixed association. The method includes penetrating one or more materials of the cap with an air displacement pipette, thereby forming one or more passageways for venting air displaced from within the collection device, where the pipette includes structure for forming the one or more passageways. A fluid present in the vessel is drawn into the pipette before the pipette is removed from the collection device.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2007Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Assignee: Gen-Probe IncorporatedInventors: Mordi I. Iheme, Daniel L. Kacian, Mark R. Kennedy, Gus G. Tseo, Bruce W. Anderson, Kathleen A. Dickey, Nick M. Carter
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Patent number: 7795036Abstract: A method for obtaining the contents of a fluid-holding vessel having a cap secured to an open end thereof. The method includes penetrating a surface of the cap with a fluid transfer device and forming one or more air passageways between the penetrated surface of the cap and the fluid transfer device to allow air to be vented from the vessel. At least a portion of the contents of the vessel is then drawn into the fluid transfer device before the fluid transfer device is removed from the vessel.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2007Date of Patent: September 14, 2010Assignee: Gen-Probe IncorporatedInventors: Shirley J. Johnson, Bruce W. Anderson, Mordi I. Iheme, Kathleen A. Dickey, Daniel L. Kacian, Nick M. Carter
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Publication number: 20100203547Abstract: Method for obtaining a fluid from a collection device assembled to isolate a specimen retrieval device from the pathway of a fluid transfer device used to penetrate a cap of the collection device and to draw and remove the fluid from the collection device for analysis.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2010Publication date: August 12, 2010Applicant: GEN-PROBE INCORPORATEDInventors: Bruce W. ANDERSON, Nick M. CARTER, Mordi I. IHEME, Shirley J. Johnson, Daniel L. KACIAN, James P. Light, II, Gus G. Tseo
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Patent number: 7708951Abstract: A cap for use in forming a sealed container with a fluid-holding vessel. The cap includes a downwardly tapered inner wall having a plurality of radially extending striations for improving the penetrability of the cap and for facilitating the formation of air passageways.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2008Date of Patent: May 4, 2010Assignee: Gen-Probe IncorporatedInventors: Bruce W. Anderson, Nick M. Carter, Mordi I. Iheme, Shirley J. Johnson, Daniel L. Kacian, James P. Light, II, Gus G. Tseo
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Patent number: 7648680Abstract: Method for obtaining a fluid sample from a collection device which includes assembling cap and fluid-holding vessel components of the collection device to contain and isolate a specimen retrieval device adjacent a side wall of the vessel. The position of the specimen retrieval device within the collection device is such that the specimen retrieval device does not substantially interfere with the movement of a fluid transfer device into or out of the assembled collection device. The fluid transfer device is used to draw and remove a fluid substance from the collection device for analysis.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2004Date of Patent: January 19, 2010Assignee: Gen-Probe IncorporatedInventors: Bruce W. Anderson, Nick M. Carter, Mordi I. Iheme, Daniel L. Kacian
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Publication number: 20090301230Abstract: A method for removing a fluid substance from a sealed collection device comprising a cap and a fluid-holding vessel, where the method aids in venting air from the collection device when the cap is penetrated by a fluid transfer device used to withdraw a fluid substance from the vessel. Venting is aided by incorporating a pause step between penetrating the cap and contacting the fluid substance held by the vessel with the fluid transfer device or by contacting the cap at a slower speed than the fluid transfer device enters the collection device after the cap has been penetrated.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2009Publication date: December 10, 2009Applicant: GEN-PROBE INCORPORATEDInventors: Bruce W. ANDERSON, Nick M. CARTER, Mordi I. IHEME, Shirley J. JOHNSON, Daniel L. KACIAN, James P. Light, II, Gus G. TSEO
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Publication number: 20080305010Abstract: A cap for use in forming a sealed container with a fluid-holding vessel. The cap includes a downwardly tapered inner wall having a plurality of radially extending striations for improving the penetrability of the cap and for facilitating the formation of air passageways.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2008Publication date: December 11, 2008Applicant: GEN-PROBE INCORPORATEDInventors: Bruce W. ANDERSON, Nick M. CARTER, Mordi I. IHEME, Shirley J. JOHNSON, Daniel L. KACIAN, James P. LIGHT, II, Gus G. TSEO
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Publication number: 20080274514Abstract: A cap having a plurality of spaced-apart grooves in a downwardly tapered inner wall of the cap to facilitate the formation of air passageways as the cap is penetrated by a pipette tip. The air passageways aid in venting air from a fluid-holding vessel closed with the cap.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2008Publication date: November 6, 2008Applicant: GEN-PROBE INCORPORATEDInventors: Kathleen A. Dickey, Bruce W. Anderson, Mordi I. Iheme, Nick M. Carter, Daniel L. Kacian
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Patent number: 7435389Abstract: A cap comprising a generally conical wall positioned beneath an opening in the cap and having a plurality of striations formed therein to facilitate penetration of the cap by a fluid transfer device.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2004Date of Patent: October 14, 2008Assignee: Gen-Probe IncorporatedInventors: Bruce W. Anderson, Nick M. Carter, Mordi I. Iheme, Shirley J. Johnson, Daniel L. Kacian, James P. Light, II, Gus G. Tseo
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Publication number: 20080245163Abstract: A cap having a plurality of rib structures situated on an inner wall of the cap to facilitate the formation of air passageways as the cap is penetrated by a pipette tip. The air passageways aid in venting air from a fluid-holding vessel closed with the cap.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2008Publication date: October 9, 2008Applicant: GEN-PROBE INCORPORATEDInventors: Mordi I. IHEME, Daniel L. KACIAN, Mark R. KENNEDY
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Publication number: 20080148872Abstract: A method for accessing the contents of an assembly that includes a cap in sealing engagement with a fluid-holding vessel. In the method, one or more rib structures on an outer surface of a plastic pipette tip engage the cap as the pipette tip penetrates the cap and enters the assembly. A fluid transfer apparatus operationally associated with the pipette tip draws a fluid from the assembly into the pipette tip. The fluid-holding pipette tip is then removed from the assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2008Publication date: June 26, 2008Applicant: GEN-PROBE INCORPORATEDInventors: Mordi I. IHEME, Daniel L. KACIAN, Mark R. KENNEDY
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Publication number: 20080152545Abstract: An assembly that includes a specimen-containing vessel and a cap in sealing engagement. The assembly contains a specimen retrieval device having a handle, an end of which is positioned between a depending inner wall of the cap and a closed side wall of the vessel. The inner wall of the cap is adapted to be penetrated by a plastic pipette tip.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2008Publication date: June 26, 2008Applicant: GEN-PROBE INCORPORATEDInventors: Bruce W. ANDERSON, Nick M. CARTER, Mordi I. Iheme, Shirley J. Johnson, Daniel L. Kacian, James P. Light, Gus G. Tseo
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Publication number: 20080134808Abstract: A method for accessing the contents of a closed collection device having a cap and a fluid-holding vessel in fixed association. The method includes penetrating one or more materials of the cap with an air displacement pipette, thereby forming one or more passageways for venting air displaced from within the collection device, where the pipette includes structure for forming the one or more passageways. A fluid present in the vessel is drawn into the pipette before the pipette is removed from the collection device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2007Publication date: June 12, 2008Applicant: GEN-PROBE INCORPORATEDInventors: Mordi I. Iheme, Daniel L. Kacian, Mark R. Kennedy, Gus G. Tseo, Bruce W. Anderson, Kathleen A. Dickey, Nick M. Carter
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Publication number: 20080118989Abstract: A method for obtaining the contents of a fluid-holding vessel having a cap secured to an open end thereof. The method includes penetrating a surface of the cap with a fluid transfer device and forming one or more air passageways between the penetrated surface of the cap and the fluid transfer device to allow air to be vented from the vessel. At least a portion of the contents of the vessel is then drawn into the fluid transfer device before the fluid transfer device is removed from the vessel.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2007Publication date: May 22, 2008Applicant: GEN-PROBE INCORPORATEDInventors: Kathleen A. DICKEY, Bruce W. ANDERSON, Mordi I. IHEME, Nick M. CARTER, Daniel L. KACIAN