Patents by Inventor Paul William Cotton

Paul William Cotton 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).

  • Hemolysis detection device, system and method
    Patent number: 10670614
    Abstract: Aspects of the present invention are directed to devices, systems and methods that enable the quick and reliable detection of hemolysis in a sample such that a sample which exhibits an unacceptable level of hemolysis can be flagged or disregarded in an associated diagnostic test.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew John Baxter, Paul William Cotton
  • HEMOLYSIS DETECTION DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20190339293
    Abstract: Aspects of the present invention are directed to devices, systems and methods that enable the quick and reliable detection of hemolysis in a sample such that a sample which exhibits an unacceptable level of hemolysis can be flagged or disregarded in an associated diagnostic test.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2019
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Applicant: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew John Baxter, Paul William Cotton
  • Hemolysis detection device, system and method
    Patent number: 10386374
    Abstract: Aspects of the present invention are directed to devices, systems and methods that enable the quick and reliable detection of hemolysis in a sample such that a sample which exhibits an unacceptable level of hemolysis can be flagged or disregarded in an associated diagnostic test.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Assignee: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew John Baxter, Paul William Cotton
  • Test device and methods of use
    Patent number: 9958361
    Abstract: A test device for analyzing fluid samples. The test device includes a planar support member for supporting reagent pads, and a handle attached to, or for attaching to the planar support member. The test device can be treated with a fluid sample by disposing a fluid sample on the reagent pads. The fluid sample can be disposed onto the reagent pads by the handle, or by dipping the test device into the fluid sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.
    Inventor: Paul William Cotton
  • HEMOLYSIS DETECTION DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20170248618
    Abstract: Aspects of the present invention are directed to devices, systems and methods that enable the quick and reliable detection of hemolysis in a sample such that a sample which exhibits an unacceptable level of hemolysis can be flagged or disregarded in an associated diagnostic test.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2015
    Publication date: August 31, 2017
    Applicant: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew John Baxter, Paul William Cotton
  • TEST DEVICE AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20140134750
    Abstract: A test device for analyzing fluid samples. The test device includes a planar support member for supporting reagent pads, and a handle attached to, or for attaching to the planar support member. The test device can be treated with a fluid sample by disposing a fluid sample on the reagent pads. The fluid sample can be disposed onto the reagent pads by the handle, or by dipping the test device into the fluid sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2012
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS INC.
    Inventor: Paul William Cotton