Patents by Inventor Paul W. Price

Paul W. Price 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).

  • Hematology controls for reticulocytes and nucleated red blood cells
    Patent number: 7195919
    Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a hematology control made from particles a particle having a biopolymer attached to a surface of the particle. The particle simulates a component of a blood sample, such as a reticulocyte or nucleated red blood cell component of a blood cell sample in a flow cytometer or hematology analysis instrument. The present invention is further drawn to methods of making and using the hematology control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2007
    Assignee: Beckman Coulter, Inc.
    Inventors: Dana B. Jacobs, Paul W. Price, Nery Ortiz, Theodore J. Gerula
  • Apparatus and method for sample purification analysis
    Publication number: 20040132208
    Abstract: A method for utilizing a filtration device for removing interferants from a test sample containing a mixture of a composition of interest and interferants in an automated apparatus is disclosed. The filtration device includes a microporous hollow fiber membrane having a plurality of pores sized to retain the composition of interest while allowing smaller diameter interferants to pass through the membrane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2003
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Applicant: Coulter International Corp.
    Inventors: Alexander Burshteyn, John W. Joubran, Nazle Kuylen, Frank J. Lucas, Carlos L. Aparicio, Michael L. Bell, Ravinder Gupta, Maria Elena Insausti, Jack D. McNeal, Paul W. Price, Sandra Socarras
  • Apparatus and method for sample purification and analysis
    Patent number: 6692968
    Abstract: A method for utilizing a filtration device for removing interferants from a test sample containing a mixture of a composition of interest and interferants in an automated apparatus is disclosed. The filtration device includes a microporous hollow fiber membrane having a plurality of pores sized to retain the composition of interest while allowing smaller diameter interferants to pass through the membrane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Assignee: Coulter International Corp.
    Inventors: Alexander Burshteyn, John W. Joubran, Nazle Kuylen, Frank J. Lucas, Carlos L. Aparicio, Michael L. Bell, Ravinder Gupta, Maria Elena Insausti, Jack D. McNeal, Paul W. Price, Sandra Socarras
  • Apparatus and method for sample purification and analysis
    Publication number: 20020123154
    Abstract: A method for utilizing a filtration device for removing interferants from a test sample containing a mixture of a composition of interest and interferants in an automated apparatus is disclosed. The filtration device includes a microporous hollow fiber membrane having a plurality of pores sized to retain the composition of interest while allowing smaller diameter interferants to pass through the membrane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2001
    Publication date: September 5, 2002
    Inventors: Alexander Burshteyn, John W. Joubran, Nazle Kuylen, Frank J. Lucas, Carlos L. Aparicio, Michael L. Bell, Ravinder Gupta, Maria Elena Insausti, Jack D. McNeal, Paul W. Price, Sandra Socarras