Patents by Inventor Ronald P. Haff
Ronald P. Haff 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: 12239975Abstract: The biosensor platform is a rapid point-of-care (POC) device wherein detection of a target substance is performed in a single step using a fully integrated disposable biosensor test system. In one embodiment, the system comprises a horizontally oriented multi-strip test cassette. A user initiates the test by depositing an analyte onto an immunochromatographic test strip sandwiched between a (top) cassette lid and a (bottom) slotted cassette tray. The test strip is held in place by at least one horizontally extending self-adjusting flex plate. The system is structured so that as the analyte flows through the test strip, the analyte reacts with a reagent in the test strip to indicate a presence or absence of the targeted substance as the test strip is held in place by the self-adjusting flex plate.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2021Date of Patent: March 4, 2025Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by The Secretary or AgricultureInventors: Robert M. Hnasko, Ronald P. Haff, Eric S. Jackson
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Publication number: 20240377392Abstract: A modular biosensor platform is designed to perform a rapid lateral flow immunoassay. The system includes a swab retention module and a lateral flow cassette module to enable users to perform simple point-of-care (POC) tests in a portable setting. The system includes the necessary assay components to detect target analytes collected on a fiber swab. The system is configured so that a test result is visible on an immunochromatographic test strip that can be viewed through a “results” window in the system's lateral flow cassette module.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2023Publication date: November 14, 2024Inventors: Robert M. Hnasko, Ronald P. Haff, Jeffery A. McGarvey, Alice V. Lin, Eric S. Jackson
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Patent number: 11805769Abstract: Packages of insects are attached to a carrier cylinder and the cylinder is rotated in a radiation field so that the packaged insects are sterilized. The radiation field is created by a plurality of x-ray tubes mounted above the carrier cylinder. The tubes (and their respective radiation sources) are positioned so that a consistent radiation dosage is delivered at the surface of the cylinder—thereby imparting both a precise and uniform dose of radiation to the insect packages affixed to the surface of the cylinder.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2020Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of AgricultureInventors: Ronald P. Haff, Eric S. Jackson, Robert M. Hnasko
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Patent number: 11415578Abstract: The bio sensor platform is a rapid point-of-care (POC) device wherein detection of a target analyte from a liquid or solid substrate is performed in a single step using a fully integrated disposable test system that includes a test strip immunoassay. In operation, a user initiates the test by rupturing the bottom of a liquid-filled analyte capsule seated in a capsule sleeve. A small volume of liquid flows by capillary action from the capsule sleeve and through a restrictor port to a test strip chamber where contact with the absorptive sample pad of the test strip (among other things) moves liquid by capillary action upwardly through the test strip. The detection of the target analyte is resolved by the test strip reagents and the test results are obtained at a test result window where a portion of the test strip is exposed to the user.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2019Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of AgricultureInventors: Robert M. Hnasko, Eric S. Jackson, Ronald P. Haff, Susan Uramoto
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Publication number: 20210368767Abstract: Packages of insects are attached to a carrier cylinder and the cylinder is rotated in a radiation field so that the packaged insects are sterilized. The radiation field is created by a plurality of x-ray tubes mounted above the carrier cylinder. The tubes (and their respective radiation sources) are positioned so that a consistent radiation dosage is delivered at the surface of the cylinder—thereby imparting both a precise and uniform dose of radiation to the insect packages affixed to the surface of the cylinder.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2020Publication date: December 2, 2021Inventors: Ronald P. Haff, Eric S. Jackson, Robert M. Hnasko
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Publication number: 20210276006Abstract: The biosensor platform is a rapid point-of-care (POC) device wherein detection of a target substance is performed in a single step using a fully integrated disposable biosensor test system. In one embodiment, the system comprises a horizontally oriented multi-strip test cassette. A user initiates the test by depositing an analyte onto an immunochromatographic test strip sandwiched between a (top) cassette lid and a (bottom) slotted cassette tray. The test strip is held in place by at least one horizontally extending self-adjusting flex plate. The system is structured so that as the analyte flows through the test strip, the analyte reacts with a reagent in the test strip to indicate a presence or absence of the targeted substance as the test strip is held in place by the self-adjusting flex plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2021Publication date: September 9, 2021Inventors: Robert M. Hnasko, RONALD P. HAFF, ERIC S. JACKSON
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Publication number: 20200400661Abstract: The bio sensor platform is a rapid point-of-care (POC) device wherein detection of a target analyte from a liquid or solid substrate is performed in a single step using a fully integrated disposable test system that includes a test strip immunoassay. In operation, a user initiates the test by rupturing the bottom of a liquid-filled analyte capsule seated in a capsule sleeve. A small volume of liquid flows by capillary action from the capsule sleeve and through a restrictor port to a test strip chamber where contact with the absorptive sample pad of the test strip (among other things) moves liquid by capillary action upwardly through the test strip. The detection of the target analyte is resolved by the test strip reagents and the test results are obtained at a test result window where a portion of the test strip is exposed to the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2019Publication date: December 24, 2020Inventors: Robert M. Hnasko, ERIC S. JACKSON, RONALD P. HAFF, SUSAN URAMOTO
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Patent number: 8919280Abstract: An apparatus and method for sterile insect technique comprising a plurality of x-ray sources surrounding a container containing insects targeted for reproductive sterilization, wherein the container is at an optimized distance from the x-ray sources, moves at a fixed rate along a direction perpendicular to a plane intersecting the x-ray sources, and rotates about an axis parallel to the longitudinal axes of said x-ray sources.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2011Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of AgricultureInventors: Ronald P. Haff, Eric S. Jackson
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Patent number: 8284895Abstract: The present invention relates to an x-ray detector configured to generate one-dimensional x-ray density profiles. In exemplary embodiments the x-ray detector is used for the purpose of detecting inclusions in agricultural commodities.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2009Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of AgricultureInventor: Ronald P. Haff
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Patent number: 7860214Abstract: A technique to correct deficiencies in x-ray images of cylindrical or spherical objects that are a consequence of the geometry of the sample is disclosed, for both normal imaging of stationary objects with film or digital detectors and linescan imaging of moving objects. The methods described involve the use of attenuators specifically shaped to equalize the x-ray absorption across the sample, thus correcting the variation in pixel intensity caused by the varying thickness of the sample.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2008Date of Patent: December 28, 2010Assignee: The United States of America as represented by Secretary of AgricultureInventor: Ronald P Haff
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Patent number: 7858893Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for automated sorting of objects comprising a population, and for methods of sorting using same.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2007Date of Patent: December 28, 2010Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of AgricultureInventors: Ronald P. Haff, Eric S. Jackson
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Patent number: 7024942Abstract: An apparatus and method for the non-destructive detection of pits and pit fragments found in dried fruit has been developed. It utilizes a force transducer and a signal processor to determine whether or not pit or pit fragments are present in a fruit specimen, and is able to automatically separate specimens testing positive from the product stream.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2004Date of Patent: April 11, 2006Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of AgricultureInventors: Eric S. Jackson, Ronald P. Haff, Thomas C. Pearson