Patents by Inventor Robert Bohannon
Robert Bohannon 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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Publication number: 20200385792Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and kits for detecting a nucleic acid or antigen in a sample using a universal array platform. For example, a nucleic acid can be detected by amplifying at least a portion of a nucleic acid from a sample using a primer pair comprising a first primer comprising a label and a first oligonucleotide sequence that hybridizes with a first strand of the portion of the nucleic acid and a second primer comprising a second oligonucleotide sequence that hybridizes with a second strand of the portion of the nucleic acid; contacting the amplicon, if present, to a plurality of single-stranded oligonucleotide capture sequences each affixed to a solid support; applying a colloidal detection reagent to the solid supports; washing the solid supports with a wash solution; and detecting the colloidal detection reagent. The present disclosure further relates to specific capture and tether oligonucleotide sequences.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2018Publication date: December 10, 2020Applicant: Quotient Suisse SAInventors: Robert BOHANNON, Mark STUART, David ROBSON, Edward FARRELL, Lynda HENDERSON, Nathan MCOWEN, Seven BOHANNON
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Publication number: 20130256436Abstract: A blender control apparatus and method includes monitoring the operation of a blender motor as a measure of monitoring the quality and results of blending. The method includes a two-step query to the user to determine both a predetermined blender cycle and the number of portions to be blended.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2013Publication date: October 3, 2013Inventors: John Robert Bohannon, JR., Brian Paul Williams
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Patent number: 8485715Abstract: A blender control apparatus and method includes monitoring the operation of a blender motor as a measure of monitoring the quality and results of blending. By connecting a feedback sensor to the motor, it is possible to determine whether a blend process is complete. It is also possible to identify when cavitation is occurring or about to occur. In another aspect, the blender controls are directed to an improved method for portion blending. The method includes a two-step query to the user to determine both a predetermined blender cycle and the number of portions to be blended.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2012Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc.Inventors: John Robert Bohannon, Jr., Brian Paul Williams
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Publication number: 20130168475Abstract: A blender control apparatus and method includes monitoring the operation of a blender motor as a measure of monitoring the quality and results of blending. By connecting a feedback sensor to the motor, it is possible to determine whether a blend process is complete. It is also possible to identify when cavitation is occurring or about to occur. In another aspect, the blender controls are directed to an improved method for portion blending. The method includes a two-step query to the user to determine both a predetermined blender cycle and the number of portions to be blended.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2012Publication date: July 4, 2013Inventors: John Robert Bohannon, JR., Brian Paul Williams
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Patent number: 8292490Abstract: A blender control apparatus and method includes monitoring the operation of a blender motor as a measure of monitoring the quality and results of blending. By connecting a feedback sensor to the motor, it is possible to determine whether a blend process is complete. It is also possible to identify when cavitation is occurring or about to occur. In another aspect, the blender controls are directed to an improved method for portion blending. The method includes a two-step query to the user to determine both a predetermined blender cycle and the number of portions to be blended.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2005Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc.Inventors: John Robert Bohannon, Jr., Brian Paul Williams
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Patent number: 7918601Abstract: A blender jar defines a geometry to impart vertical movement to material being processed in the blender jar, and, alternatively or in combination, improves the horizontal movement to the blended material. By configuring one or more agitators on the floor of a jar, laminar flow or symmetric flow of material around the jar is disrupted. The material is forced in an upward direction in the jar and, therefore, into more frequent contact with the cutter blades rotating in the jar. A dispensing blender jar includes a hole in the jar wall that leads to a dispensing spout. The hole is positioned, at least in part, on the leading edge of a vertical bump in the sidewall of the jar.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2007Date of Patent: April 5, 2011Assignee: Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin Henry Branson, III, John Robert Bohannon, Jr., Brian Paul Williams
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Patent number: 7712951Abstract: A blender jar defines a geometry to impart vertical movement to material being processed in the blender jar, and, alternatively or in combination, improves the horizontal movement to the blended material. By configuring one or more agitators on the floor of a jar, laminar flow or symmetric flow of material around the jar is disrupted. The material is forced in an upward direction in the jar and, therefore, into more frequent contact with the cutter blades rotating in the jar.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2008Date of Patent: May 11, 2010Assignee: Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc.Inventors: John Robert Bohannon, Jr., Benjamin Henry Branson, III, Brian Paul Williams
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Patent number: 7591438Abstract: An ice shaver/blender control apparatus and method includes monitoring the operation of a blender motor as a measure of monitoring the quality and results of blending. By connecting a feedback sensor to the motor, it is possible to determine whether a blend process is complete. It is also possible to identify when cavitation is occurring or about to occur. In another aspect, the blender controls are directed to an improved method for portion blending. The method includes a two-step query to the user to determine both a predetermined portion size and the number of portions to be blended.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2005Date of Patent: September 22, 2009Assignee: Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc.Inventors: John Robert Bohannon, Jr., Brian Paul Williams
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Patent number: 7458942Abstract: A collection system for collecting, testing and transporting liquid biological specimens that limits exposure of a tester to the liquid sample and keeps the collected samples pristine even after exposing some of the sample to test strips. The system includes a collection body for receiving and holding a liquid sample, a lid that is coupled to the body, and a test strip housing. The lid includes a transfer conduit while the test strip housing includes an opening defined within the test strip housing. The transfer conduit and the opening are aligned when the test strip housing is coupled to the lid. When the system is moved or tilted, some of the liquid sample moves through the transfer conduit and the opening into the test strip housing.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2004Date of Patent: December 2, 2008Assignee: MedToxInventors: Robert Bohannon, Bud M. Owens, Alan Morris, Glen Chapman
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Patent number: 7422361Abstract: A dispensing blender for blending foodstuff and dispensing foodstuff therefrom. The dispensing blender includes a base enclosing a motor, a jar removably mountable to the base, a collar removably mountable between the base and the jar and a dispensing spout mounted to the collar. At least a portion of the dispensing spout is movable to an open position wherein foodstuff within the jar is able to flow from the jar, through the collar and out of the dispensing spout and a closed position wherein the foodstuff is blocked from flowing out of the dispensing spout.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2005Date of Patent: September 9, 2008Assignee: Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc.Inventors: Ernest B. Pryor, Jr., John Robert Bohannon, Jr., Benjamin Henry Branson, III, Atle Larsen, George William Stamper, III, Brian Paul Williams
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Publication number: 20080170465Abstract: A blender jar defines a geometry to impart vertical movement to material being processed in the blender jar, and, alternatively or in combination, improves the horizontal movement to the blended material. By configuring one or more agitators on the floor of a jar, laminar flow or symmetric flow of material around the jar is disrupted. The material is forced in an upward direction in the jar and, therefore, into more frequent contact with the cutter blades rotating in the jar.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2008Publication date: July 17, 2008Inventors: John Robert Bohannon, Benjamin Henry Branson, Brian Paul Williams
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Publication number: 20080152763Abstract: The invention provides food products having additives useful for providing a desired effect, such a stimulating effect. In one embodiment, the invention is directed to a food product having an additive amount of caffeine incorporated therein. In specific embodiments, the food product is a doughnut, a bagel, or a breakfast bar.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2007Publication date: June 26, 2008Inventor: Robert Bohannon
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Patent number: 7350963Abstract: A blender jar defines a geometry to impart vertical movement to material being processed in the blender jar, and, alternatively or in combination, improves the horizontal movement to the blended material. By configuring one or more agitators on the floor of a jar, laminar flow or symmetric flow of material around the jar is disrupted. The material is forced in an upward direction in the jar and, therefore, into more frequent contact with the cutter blades rotating in the jar.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2005Date of Patent: April 1, 2008Assignee: Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc.Inventors: Brian Paul Williams, Benjamin Henry Branson, III, John Robert Bohannon, Jr.
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Publication number: 20080063660Abstract: A method to reduce the physiologic effects of drugs in vivo by inducing specific anti-drug antibodies using drugs conjugated to carrier molecules so as to reduce a drug's toxicity and its physiologic effects upon the recipient. This method includes the treatment and prophylactic prevention of drug abuse, specifically for cocaine and nicotine, and to help reduce the toxic effects of drugs, such as anti-neoplastics.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2007Publication date: March 13, 2008Inventor: Robert Bohannon
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Publication number: 20080038291Abstract: A method to reduce the physiologic effects of drugs in vivo by inducing specific anti-drug antibodies using drugs conjugated to carrier molecules so as to reduce a drug's toxicity and its physiologic effects upon the recipient. This method includes the treatment and prophylactic prevention of drug abuse, specifically for cocaine and nicotine, and to help reduce the toxic effects of drugs, such as anti-neoplastics.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2007Publication date: February 14, 2008Inventor: Robert Bohannon
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Patent number: 7319032Abstract: The present invention provides methods, compositions, and kits for rapid detection of analytes in a sample. Surprisingly, it has been found that bulking materials having non-sugar sweeteners effectively enhance chromatographic detection methods by providing component stability and controlled release. Thus, the novel components and methods disclosed herein provide a completely new modality of chromatographic analyte detection.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2004Date of Patent: January 15, 2008Assignee: MedToxInventors: Robert Bohannon, Glen Chapman, Alan Morris, Maria Scholz-Steele, Martin Green, Phillip Hartzog, Oluyomi Adeneye
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Patent number: 7285426Abstract: The present invention provides methods, compositions, and kits for rapid detection of analytes in a sample. Surprisingly, it has been found that bulking materials having starch reagents effectively enhance chromatographic detection methods by providing component stability and controlled release. Thus, the novel components and methods disclosed herein provide a completely new modality of chromatographic analyte detection.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2005Date of Patent: October 23, 2007Assignee: Medtox Scientific, Inc.Inventors: Robert Bohannon, Glen Chapman, Alan Morris, Maria Scholz-Steele, Martin Green, Phillip Hartzog, Oluyomi Adeneye
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Publication number: 20070116597Abstract: A device for collecting and transporting aqueous fluid from the oral cavity to a lateral chromatographic strip for test is disclosed. The lateral chromatographic strip is placed within and extend along a cavity defined in a housing. At least one inspection site to the lateral chromatographic strip is provided to enable inspection of selected sites on the lateral chromatographic strip for test results. A porous wick material protrudes from the housing to a collection site exterior of the housing at one end and communicates to the lateral chromatographic strip at the other end. The porous wick material has particulate construction, the particles adsorbing aqueous oral fluid to transport the fluid from the mouth to the lateral chromatographic strip without substantial absorption. The particles of the porous wick material are bound together to define a continuous interstitial volume for the flow of oral fluid to be transported and are treated to be hydrophilic to the adsorbed oral fluids.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2007Publication date: May 24, 2007Inventors: Ronald Mink, Andrew Goldstein, Robert Bohannon
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Publication number: 20060246513Abstract: Disclosed are methods and apparatus useful for determining the presence or absence of one or more analytes in a liquid sample, such as a biological or environmental sample. In some embodiments, the method can use an indirect competitive immunochromatagraphic test strip.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2006Publication date: November 2, 2006Inventor: Robert Bohannon
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Publication number: 20060064032Abstract: A collection system for collecting, testing and transporting liquid biological specimens that limits exposure of a tester to the liquid sample and keeps the collected samples pristine even after exposing some of the sample to test strips. The system includes a collection body for receiving and holding a liquid sample, a lid that is coupled to the body, and a test strip housing. The lid includes a transfer conduit while the test strip housing includes an opening defined within the test strip housing. The transfer conduit and the opening are aligned when the test strip housing is coupled to the lid. When the system is moved or tilted, some of the liquid sample moves through the transfer conduit and the opening into the test strip housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2004Publication date: March 23, 2006Applicant: MEDTOX Scientific, Inc.Inventors: Robert Bohannon, Bud Owens, Alan Morris, Glen Chapman