Patents by Inventor Norman J. Pressman
Norman J. Pressman 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: 10921093Abstract: A highly portable system includes the necessary logic and analysis to provide immediate feedback and corrective instruction for any suitable motion. In particular, the system includes a capability for tracking individual shooter performance in a more comprehensive way, in order to provide an organized and methodical feedback to the shooter for the purpose of data-supported improvement, as well as the opportunity to improve marksmanship using dry-fire techniques, when a shooting range is unavailable and/or to reduce ammunition consumption.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2015Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: Virtual Sports Training, Inc.Inventors: Erik W. Jones, Norman J. Pressman
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Publication number: 20160252326Abstract: A highly portable system includes the necessary logic and analysis to provide immediate feedback and corrective instruction for any suitable motion. In particular, the system includes a capability for tracking individual shooter performance in a more comprehensive way, in order to provide an organized and methodical feedback to the shooter for the purpose of data-supported improvement, as well as the opportunity to improve marksmanship using dry-fire techniques, when a shooting range is unavailable and/or to reduce ammunition consumption.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2015Publication date: September 1, 2016Inventors: Erik W. Jones, Norman J. Pressman
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Patent number: 7807476Abstract: A vial-based system and method for handling and processing specimens of particulate matter-containing liquid directly in the vial. A processing assembly, which includes a stirrer and a particulate matter separation chamber, is releasably coupled to the inside of the vial cover. The processing assembly remains with the cover when the vial is opened to insert a specimen therein. Application of a particular external force to the closed vial detaches the processing assembly from the cover so that it remains in the vial, for access by automated or manual laboratory equipment, when the cover is subsequently removed.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2010Date of Patent: October 5, 2010Assignee: Hologic, Inc.Inventors: Norman J. Pressman, William J. Mayer
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Patent number: 7771662Abstract: A vial-based system and method for handling and processing specimens of particulate matter-containing liquid directly in the vial. A processing assembly, which includes a stirrer and a particulate matter separation chamber, is releasably coupled to the inside of the vial cover. The processing assembly remains with the cover when the vial is opened to insert a specimen therein. Application of a particular external force to the closed vial detaches the processing assembly from the cover so that it remains in the vial, for access by automated or manual laboratory equipment, when the cover is subsequently removed.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2002Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Assignee: Hologic, IncInventors: Norman J. Pressman, William J. Mayer
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Publication number: 20100178711Abstract: A vial-based system and method for handling and processing specimens of particulate matter-containing liquid directly in the vial. A processing assembly, which includes a stirrer and a particulate matter separation chamber, is releasably coupled to the inside of the vial cover. The processing assembly remains with the cover when the vial is opened to insert a specimen therein. Application of a particular external force to the closed vial detaches the processing assembly from the cover so that it remains in the vial, for access by automated or manual laboratory equipment, when the cover is subsequently removed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2010Publication date: July 15, 2010Applicant: HOLOGIC, INC.Inventors: Norman J. PRESSMAN, William J. MAYER
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Patent number: 7572638Abstract: An automated system and method for individually processing multiple specimens of particulate matter-containing liquid in respective containers. The containers are transported seriatim along a processing path to present them to, at least, a preprocessing apparatus (e.g., a mixing head), and then to a specimen acquisition apparatus, which removes preprocessed specimen fluid from the container for subsequent analytical testing or evaluation. Each apparatus is actuated in response to presentation of a container thereto so as to carry out its respective operation independently. An exemplary system can include, in sequential order, stations for container loading and unloading, container uncapping and cap disposal, specimen mixing, filter loading, specimen acquisition (e.g., by aspiration, and then slide printing), filter disposal, and container resealing.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2002Date of Patent: August 11, 2009Assignee: Hologic, Inc.Inventors: Norman J. Pressman, William J. Mayer
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Publication number: 20080307904Abstract: Method and system for obtaining a liquid sample from a particulate matter-containing liquid in, e.g., a specimen container. A receptacle is used that has an inlet and a chamber for collecting the liquid sample. A discharge passage accommodates upward flow of liquid from the container. The discharge passage preferably has an upper discharge port, and at least one intake submerged in the liquid in the container. A flow-metering passage prevents particulate matter above a predetermined size from passing into the receptacle chamber. Liquid transfer commences after the receptacle inlet is placed in liquid-tight communication with the discharge port. Operation of mechanized system also is disclosed, as well as an arrangement and method for handling multiple receptacles at a liquid transfer station.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2005Publication date: December 18, 2008Inventors: Norman J. Pressman, William J. Mayer
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Publication number: 20080164200Abstract: A filter assembly for separating and collecting a layer of particulate matter (e.g., cells) from a liquid containing the particulate matter (e.g., a biological fluid specimen). The filter assembly has a holder and contiguous inner and outer fluid pervious media. The outer fluid pervious medium is attached to the sidewall of the holder. The inner fluid pervious medium is of low fluidic impedance relative to the outer fluid pervious medium. The filter assembly is designed for use in a separation housing that defines two flow paths between inlet and outlet, one directly through the filter and the other around the periphery of the filter. The inlet portion of the housing has a central inlet in a radially sloped surface that faces the filter collection site. A movable suction head is adapted to cooperate with the housing and the filter assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2008Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventors: Norman J. Pressman, William J. Mayer, Richard W. Corrigan
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Publication number: 20080166801Abstract: A filter assembly for separating and collecting a layer of particulate matter (e.g., cells) from a liquid containing the particulate matter (e.g., a biological fluid specimen). The filter assembly has a holder and contiguous inner and outer fluid pervious media. The outer fluid pervious medium is attached to the sidewall of the holder. The inner fluid pervious medium is of low fluidic impedance relative to the outer fluid pervious medium. The filter assembly is designed for use in a separation housing that defines two flow paths between inlet and outlet, one directly through the filter and the other around the periphery of the filter. The inlet portion of the housing has a central inlet in a radially sloped surface that faces the filter collection site. A movable suction head is adapted to cooperate with the housing and the filter assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2008Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventors: Norman J. Pressman, William J. Mayer, Richard W. Corrigan
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Publication number: 20080139402Abstract: The present invention provides a method for detecting and differentiating disease states with high sensitivity and specificity. The method allows for a determination of whether a cell-based sample contains abnormal cells and, for certain diseases, is capable of determining the histologic type of disease present. The method detects changes in the level and pattern of expression of the molecular markers in the cell-based sample. Panel selection and validation procedures are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2007Publication date: June 12, 2008Inventors: Norman J. Pressman, Kenneth S. Hirsch, Adrian Hirsch
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Patent number: 7316779Abstract: A filter assembly for separating and collecting a layer of particulate matter (e.g., cells) from a liquid containing the particulate matter (e.g., a biological fluid specimen). The filter assembly has a holder and contiguous inner and outer fluid pervious media. The outer fluid pervious medium is attached to the sidewall of the holder. The inner fluid pervious medium is of low fluidic impedance relative to the outer fluid pervious medium. The filter assembly is designed for use in a separation housing that defines two flow paths between inlet and outlet, one directly through the filter and the other around the periphery of the filter. The inlet portion of the housing has a central inlet in a radially sloped surface that faces the filter collection site. A movable suction head is adapted to cooperate with the housing and the filter assembly.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2002Date of Patent: January 8, 2008Assignee: Monogen, Inc.Inventors: Norman J. Pressman, William J. Mayer, Richard W. Corrigan, Jr.
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Patent number: 6974294Abstract: An article handling system and method for holding articles and moving selected articles individually from and/or to the article handling system. A plurality of vertically spaced article holding trays are mounted for independent rotation, each tray having a plurality of discrete article holding locations. A tray rotating mechanism is arranged to rotate a single selected tray, while a pick-and-place mechanism has an article gripper mounted for vertical and horizontal movement such that the gripper can reach any article holding location on any selected tray. A controller coordinates rotation of the selected tray and movement of the gripper such that the gripper can move to and from the selected article holding location. The handling system is especially useful as part of an automated system for processing multiple specimens of biological fluid in separate vials.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2002Date of Patent: December 13, 2005Assignee: MonoGen, Inc.Inventors: Norman J. Pressman, Lucien J. Wroblewski
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Patent number: 6939670Abstract: The present invention provides a method for detecting and differentiating disease states with high sensitivity and specificity. The method allows for a determination of whether a cell-based sample contains abnormal cells and, for certain diseases, is capable of determining the histologic type of disease present. The method detects changes in the level and pattern of expression of the molecular markers in the cell-based sample. Panel selection and validation procedures are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2002Date of Patent: September 6, 2005Assignee: Monogen, Inc.Inventors: Norman J. Pressman, Adrian Hirsch, Kenneth S. Hirsch
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Publication number: 20030199685Abstract: The present invention provides a method for detecting and differentiating disease states with high sensitivity and specificity. The method allows for a determination of whether a cell-based sample contains abnormal cells and, for certain diseases, is capable of determining the histologic type of disease present. The method detects changes in the level and pattern of expression of the molecular markers in the cell-based sample. Panel selection and validation procedures are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2002Publication date: October 23, 2003Applicant: Monogen, Inc.Inventors: Norman J. Pressman, Kenneth S. Hirsch, Adrian Hirsch
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Publication number: 20030190602Abstract: The present invention provides a method for detecting and differentiating disease states with high sensitivity and specificity. The method allows for a determination of whether a cell-based sample contains abnormal cells and, for certain diseases, is capable of determining the histologic type of disease present. The method detects changes in the level and pattern of expression of the molecular markers in the cell-based sample. Panel selection and validation procedures are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2002Publication date: October 9, 2003Applicant: Monogen, Inc.Inventors: Norman J. Pressman, Kenneth S. Hirsch
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Publication number: 20030118487Abstract: An article handling system and method for holding articles and moving selected articles individually from and/or to the article handling system. A plurality of vertically spaced article holding trays are mounted for independent rotation, each tray having a plurality of discrete article holding locations. A tray rotating mechanism is arranged to rotate a single selected tray, while a pick-and-place mechanism has an article gripper mounted for vertical and horizontal movement such that the gripper can reach any article holding location on any selected tray. A controller coordinates rotation of the selected tray and movement of the gripper such that the gripper can move to and from the selected article holding location. The handling system is especially useful as part of an automated system for processing multiple specimens of biological fluid in separate vials.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2002Publication date: June 26, 2003Applicant: MONOGEN, INC.Inventors: Norman J. Pressman, Lucien J. Wroblewski
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Publication number: 20030104499Abstract: The present invention provides a method for detecting and differentiating disease states with high sensitivity and specificity. The method allows for a determination of whether a cell-based sample contains abnormal cells and, for certain diseases, is capable of determining the histologic type of disease present. The method detects changes in the level and pattern of expression of the molecular markers in the cell-based sample. Panel selection and validation procedures are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2002Publication date: June 5, 2003Applicant: MONOGEN, INC.Inventors: Norman J. Pressman, Kenneth S. Hirsch, Adrian Hirsch
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Publication number: 20030099580Abstract: A microscope slide cassette for use with specimen handling apparatus. A plurality of opposed pairs of shelves carried by the side walls of the cassette are adapted to support specimen slides by their ends in the cassette. The shelves have a top surface on which a specimen slide can rest, and a resilient bottom surface configured to pinch the slide below against the shelf below to frictionally retain the pinched slide in the cassette. The bottom surface may comprise a spring. An inclined shelf lead-in ramp guides slides during insertion. Drainage ports in the side walls above and/or below the shelves make the cassette well suited for use in staining baths. Two laterally spaced racks on the rear wall, vertically spaced indexing marks corresponding to each slide position, and a sensor window at each slide position make the cassette well-suited for use in automated slide cassette handling mechanisms. The cassette is stackable with others for compact storage.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2002Publication date: May 29, 2003Applicant: MONOGEN, INC.Inventors: Norman J. Pressman, William J. Mayer, Lucien J. Wroblewski
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Patent number: D517700Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2004Date of Patent: March 21, 2006Assignee: MonoGen, Inc.Inventors: Norman J. Pressman, James D. Morrow
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Patent number: D697517Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2012Date of Patent: January 14, 2014Assignee: IE3 LLCInventors: Norman J. Pressman, James David Morrow