Patents by Inventor Russell M.I. Thomas

Russell M.I. Thomas 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).

  • Sampling devices and methods of use
    Patent number: 10845369
    Abstract: Sample-collecting devices, articles and methods of use are disclosed. Premoistened sample-collecting devices comprise 1,2-propanediol as a humectant, which promotes the retention of a liquid solution on the sample-collecting device during storage. 1,2-propanediol as humectant can be compatible with proteins and other reagents used to detect an analyte.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Nerys Bennion, James Watkin, Russell M. I. Thomas, William J. Simpson
  • SAMPLING DEVICES AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20160178639
    Abstract: Sample-collecting devices, articles and methods of use are disclosed. Premoistened sample-collecting devices comprise 1,2-propanediol as a humectant, which promotes the retention of a liquid solution on the sample-collecting device during storage. 1,2-propanediol as humectant can be compatible with proteins and other reagents used to detect an analyte.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2016
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Inventors: NERYS BENNION, JAMES WATKIN, RUSSELL M.I. THOMAS, WILLIAM J. SIMPSON
  • SAMPLING DEVICES AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20120329081
    Abstract: Sample-collecting devices, articles and methods of use are disclosed. Premoistened sample-collecting devices comprise 1,2-propanediol as a humectant, which promotes the retention of a liquid solution on the sample-collecting device during storage. 1,2-propanediol as humectant can be compatible with proteins and other reagents used to detect an analyte.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2009
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Inventors: Nerys Bennion, James Watkin, Russell M.I. Thomas, William J. Simpson