Patents by Inventor Roy Sunstrum
Roy Sunstrum 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: 20230051962Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a sample receiving device for releasably storing a substance. The sample receiving device includes a lid having a reservoir for retaining the substance, and a pierceable barrier sealing the substance within the reservoir; and b) a funnel for receiving a sample and configured for closure by the lid. The funnel is configured for releasable attachment to a sample receptacle such that a sample can be provided to the funnel and travel through the channel in the funnel into the sample receptacle. Further, the funnel includes one or more cutting ribs for cutting the pierceable barrier such that upon cutting of the pierceable barrier the substance is released from the reservoir, flows through the channel in the funnel and into the sample receptacle to be mixed with the sample. The present invention also provides a kit for collecting and storing biomolecules.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2022Publication date: February 16, 2023Inventors: Ian Curry, Roy Sunstrum, Adele Jackson, Rod Muir, Romeo Graham, Mike Sirois
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Publication number: 20190358628Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a sample receiving device for releasably storing a substance. The sample receiving device includes a lid having a reservoir for retaining the substance, and a pierceable barrier sealing the substance within the reservoir; and b) a funnel for receiving a sample and configured for closure by the lid. The funnel is configured for releasable attachment to a sample receptacle such that a sample can be provided to the funnel and travel through the channel in the funnel into the sample receptacle. Further, the funnel includes one or more cutting ribs for cutting the pierceable barrier such that upon cutting of the pierceable barrier the substance is released from the reservoir, flows through the channel in the funnel and into the sample receptacle to be mixed with the sample. The present invention also provides a kit for collecting and storing biomolecules.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2018Publication date: November 28, 2019Inventors: Ian Curry, Roy Sunstrum, Adele Jackson, Rod Muir, Romeo Graham, Mike Sirois
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Publication number: 20190210778Abstract: The present invention provides a container system for releasably storing a substance. The container system includes a vial having a sample storage chamber and a piercing member for piercing a membrane in the lid, which membrane seals a substance within a reservoir in the lid until the membrane is pierced by the piercing member. The container system optionally includes a funnel. There is also provided a method and kit for use of such a container system.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2018Publication date: July 11, 2019Inventors: Rod MUIR, Derek KIRKLAND, Ian CURRY, Roy SUNSTRUM, Paul LEM, H. Chaim BIRNBOIM
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Publication number: 20170182491Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a sample receiving device for releasably storing a substance. The sample receiving device includes a lid having a reservoir for retaining the substance, and a pierceable barrier sealing the substance within the reservoir; and b) a funnel for receiving a sample and configured for closure by the lid. The funnel is configured for releasable attachment to a sample receptacle such that a sample can be provided to the funnel and travel through the channel in the funnel into the sample receptacle. Further, the funnel includes one or more cutting ribs for cutting the pierceable barrier such that upon cutting of the pierceable barrier the substance is released from the reservoir, flows through the channel in the funnel and into the sample receptacle to be mixed with the sample. The present invention also provides a kit for collecting and storing biomolecules.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2016Publication date: June 29, 2017Applicant: DNA Genotek Inc.Inventors: Ian Curry, Roy Sunstrum, Adele Jackson, Rod Muir, Romeo Graham, Mike Sirois
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Publication number: 20150353249Abstract: The present invention provides a container system for releasably storing a substance. The container system includes a vial having a sample storage chamber and a piercing member for piercing is membrane in the lid, which membrane seals a substance within a reservoir in the lid until the membrane is pierced by the piercing member. The container system optionally includes a funnel. There is also provided a method and kit for use of such a container system.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2015Publication date: December 10, 2015Inventors: Rod MUIR, Derek KIRKLAND, Ian CURRY, Roy SUNSTRUM, Paul LEM, H. Chaim BIRNBOIM
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Patent number: 9207164Abstract: The present invention provides a container system for releasably storing a substance. The container system includes a vial having a sample storage chamber and a piercing member for piercing a membrane in the lid, which membrane seals a substance within a reservoir in the lid until the membrane is pierced by the piercing member. The container system optionally includes a funnel. There is also provided a method and kit for use of such a container system.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2012Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: DNA GENOTEK INC.Inventors: Rod Muir, Derek Kirkland, Ian Curry, Roy Sunstrum, Paul Lem, H. Chaim Birnboim
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Patent number: 9079181Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a sample receiving device for releasably storing a substance. The sample receiving device includes a lid having a reservoir for retaining the substance, and a pierceable barrier sealing the substance within the reservoir; and b) a funnel for receiving a sample and configured for closure by the lid. The funnel is configured for releasable attachment to a sample receptacle such that a sample can be provided to the funnel and travel through the channel in the funnel into the sample receptacle. Further, the funnel includes one or more cutting ribs for cutting the pierceable barrier such that upon cutting of the pierceable barrier the substance is released from the reservoir, flows through the channel in the funnel and into the sample receptacle to be mixed with the sample. The present invention also provides a kit for collecting and storing biomolecules.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2009Date of Patent: July 14, 2015Assignee: DNA Genotek Inc.Inventors: Ian Curry, Roy Sunstrum, Adele Jackson, Rod Muir, Romeo Graham, Mike Sirois
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Patent number: 9072499Abstract: A sample collection tool comprises a collection end configured for collecting a sample. Optionally, the sample is collected from within a body cavity of an animal without causing significant discomfort or injury to the animal. A first handle portion has a first end connected to the collection end and a second end. A second handle portion is connected to the second end of the first handle portion by a breakable connection. The second end of the first handle portion has at least one winglet. The at least one winglet is compliant in a preferential direction. The breakable connection is ruptured at least in part when the at least one winglet is forced in the preferential direction.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2011Date of Patent: July 7, 2015Assignee: DNA GENOTEK INC.Inventors: H. Chaim Birnboim, Roy Sunstrum, Adele Jackson, Rafal Michal Iwasiow, Romeo Graham, Rod Muir, Mike Sirois, Michael Beach, Ellen Joan MacLean, Rama Nadia Panford-Walsh
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Publication number: 20150151296Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a sample receiving device for releasably storing a substance. The sample receiving device includes a lid having a reservoir for retaining the substance, and a pierceable barrier sealing the substance within the reservoir; and b) a funnel for receiving a sample and configured for closure by the lid. The funnel is configured for releasable attachment to a sample receptacle such that a sample can be provided to the funnel and travel through the channel in the funnel into the sample receptacle. Further, the funnel includes one or more cutting ribs for cutting the pierceable barrier such that upon cutting of the pierceable barrier the substance is released from the reservoir, flows through the channel in the funnel and into the sample receptacle to be mixed with the sample. The present invention also provides a kit for collecting and storing biomolecules.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2014Publication date: June 4, 2015Inventors: Ian Curry, Roy Sunstrum, Adele Jackson, Rod Muir, Romeo Graham, Mike Sirois
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Patent number: 8728414Abstract: A closure for a container has a closure body having a first cylindrical portion and a second cylindrical portion opposite the first portion. The closure also has a connector disposed in at least one of the first and second portions. The connector is adapted to connect one of a sample collection device and an applicator to the closure. A containing apparatus including the closure, a container, and optionally one of a sample collection device and an applicator is also disclosed. A method of using the containing apparatus is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2010Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: DNA Genotek Inc.Inventors: Michael Beach, Roy Sunstrum, Maurice Lavimodiere, Adele Jackson, Rafal Michal Iwasiow, Ellen Maclean, H. Chaim Birnboim
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Publication number: 20130116596Abstract: A sample collection tool comprises a collection end configured for collecting a sample. Optionally, the sample is collected from within a body cavity of an animal without causing significant discomfort or injury to the animal. A first handle portion has a first end connected to the collection end and a second end. A second handle portion is connected to the second end of the first handle portion by a breakable connection. The second end of the first handle portion has at least one winglet. The at least one winglet is compliant in a preferential direction. The breakable connection is ruptured at least in part when the at least one winglet is forced in the preferential direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2011Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: DNA GENOTEK INC.Inventors: H. Chaim Birnboim, Roy Sunstrum, Adele Jackson, Rafal Michal Iwasiow, Romeo Graham, Rod Muir, Mike Sirois, Michael Beach, Ellen Joan MacLean, Rama Nadia Panford-Walsh
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Publication number: 20130025691Abstract: The present invention provides a container system for releasably storing a substance. The container system includes a vial having a sample storage chamber and a piercing member for piercing a membrane in the lid, which membrane seals a substance within a reservoir in the lid until the membrane is pierced by the piercing member. The container system optionally includes a funnel. There is also provided a method and kit for use of such a container system.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2012Publication date: January 31, 2013Applicant: DNA GENOTEK INC.Inventors: Rod Muir, Derek Kirkland, Ian Curry, Roy Sunstrum, Paul Lem, H. Chaim Birnboim
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Patent number: 8221381Abstract: The present invention provides a container system for releasably storing a substance. The container system includes a vial having a sample storage chamber and a piercing member for piercing a membrane in the lid, which membrane seals a substance within a reservoir in the lid until the membrane is pierced by the piercing member. The container system optionally includes a funnel. There is also provided a method and kit for use of such a container system.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2006Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: DNA Genotek Inc.Inventors: Rod Muir, Derek Kirkland, Ian Curry, Roy Sunstrum, Paul Lem, H. Chaim Birnboim
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Publication number: 20120061392Abstract: A closure for a container has a closure body having a first cylindrical portion and a second cylindrical portion opposite the first portion. The closure also has a connector disposed in at least one of the first and second portions. The connector is adapted to connect one of a sample collection device and an applicator to the closure. A containing apparatus including the closure, a container, and optionally one of a sample collection device and an applicator is also disclosed. A method of using the containing apparatus is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2010Publication date: March 15, 2012Applicant: DNA Genotek, Inc.Inventors: Michael Beach, Roy Sunstrum, Maurice Lavimodiere, Adele Jackson, Michal Rafal Iwasiow, Ellen MacLean, H. Chaim Birnboim
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Publication number: 20110212002Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a sample receiving device for releasably storing a substance. The sample receiving device includes a lid having a reservoir for retaining the substance, and a pierceable barrier sealing the substance within the reservoir; and b) a funnel for receiving a sample and configured for closure by the lid. The funnel is configured for releasable attachment to a sample receptacle such that a sample can be provided to the funnel and travel through the channel in the funnel into the sample receptacle. Further, the funnel includes one or more cutting ribs for cutting the pierceable barrier such that upon cutting of the pierceable barrier the substance is released from the reservoir, flows through the channel in the funnel and into the sample receptacle to be mixed with the sample. The present invention also provides a kit for collecting and storing biomolecules.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2009Publication date: September 1, 2011Applicant: DNA GENOTEK INC.Inventors: Ian Curry, Roy Sunstrum, Adele Jackson, Rod Muir, Romeo Graham, Mike Sirois
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Publication number: 20090216213Abstract: The present invention provides a container system for releasably storing a substance. The container system includes a vial having a sample storage chamber and a piercing member for piercing a membrane in the lid, which membrane seals a substance within a reservoir in the lid until the membrane is pierced by the piercing member. The container system optionally includes a funnel. There is also provided a method and kit for use of such a container system.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2006Publication date: August 27, 2009Applicant: DNA GENOTEK INC.Inventors: Rod Muir, Derek Kirkland, Ian Curry, Roy Sunstrum, Paul Lem, H. Chaim Birnboim
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Patent number: D574507Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2007Date of Patent: August 5, 2008Assignee: DNA Genotek Inc.Inventors: Rod Muir, Derek Kirkland, Roy Sunstrum, Paul Lem, Ian Curry
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Patent number: D631554Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2009Date of Patent: January 25, 2011Assignee: DNA Genotek Inc.Inventors: Adele Jackson, Rod Muir, Roy Sunstrum, Romeo Graham, Ian Curry, Mike Sirois
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Patent number: D640794Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2010Date of Patent: June 28, 2011Assignee: DNA Genotek Inc.Inventors: Roy Sunstrum, H. Chaim Birnboim, Adele Jackson, Rafal Michal Iwasiow, Romeo Graham, Rod Muir, Mike Sirois, Michael Beach, Ellen Joan Maclean, Rama Nadia Panford-Walsh
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Patent number: D640795Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2010Date of Patent: June 28, 2011Assignee: DNA Genotek Inc.Inventors: Adele Jackson, Rod Muir, Roy Sunstrum, Romeo Graham, Ian Curry, Mike Sirois