Patents by Inventor Richard B. Bordenkircher

Richard B. Bordenkircher 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).

  • Method for flagging a sample
    Patent number: 8911669
    Abstract: A hematology analyzer is provided. In certain embodiments, the hematology analyzer comprises: a) a flow cell; b) a light source for directing light to the flow cell; c) a plurality of detectors for detecting a plurality of optical characteristics of a blood cell passing through the flow cell; and d) a data analysis workstation programmed to: i. enumerate test blood cells passing through the flow cell; and ii. flag a blood sample as containing lysis-resistant red blood cells or fragile white blood cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Martin Krockenberger, Richard B. Bordenkircher, Diana G. Garrett, John G. Glazier, James C. Bearden, Bodo Roemer, Giacomo Vacca
  • Method for Flagging a Sample
    Publication number: 20110045525
    Abstract: A hematology analyzer is provided. In certain embodiments, the hematology analyzer comprises: a) a flow cell; b) a light source for directing light to the flow cell; c) a plurality of detectors for detecting a plurality of optical characteristics of a blood cell passing through the flow cell; and d) a data analysis workstation programmed to: i. enumerate test blood cells passing through the flow cell; and ii. flag a blood sample as containing lysis-resistant red blood cells or fragile white blood cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2009
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Inventors: Martin Krockenberger, Richard B. Bordenkircher, Diana G. Garrett, John G. Glazier, James C. Bearden, Bodo Roemer, Giacomo Vacca