Patents by Inventor Scott Castanon
Scott Castanon 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: 20240407766Abstract: Provided herein is technology relating to collecting and preparing samples. For example, the technology relates particularly, but not exclusively, to devices, systems, and kits that allow a subject to collect and prepare a sample for analysis.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2024Publication date: December 12, 2024Inventors: Graham P. Lidgard, Michael J. Domanico, Keith Fourrier, James P. Light, II, Scott Castanon, Keith Kopitzke
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Patent number: 12004726Abstract: Provided herein is technology relating to collecting and preparing samples. For example, the technology relates particularly, but not exclusively, to devices, systems, and kits that allow a subject to collect and prepare a sample for analysis.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2021Date of Patent: June 11, 2024Assignee: Exact Sciences CorporationInventors: Graham P. Lidgard, Michael J. Domanico, Keith Fourrier, James P. Light, II, Scott Castanon, Keith Kopitzke
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Patent number: 11846633Abstract: Seroprotection analysis systems, kits, and techniques are described for testing oral fluid for the presence of protective levels of antibodies of interest. In one aspect, the presence of protective levels of target antibodies indicates a test subject has achieved a target seroprotection level, such as but not limited to a target seroprotection level following vaccination. A collection kit can include a swab that enables collection of oral fluid containing antibodies from both dentulous and edentulous individuals, a container that can be pre-filled with an extraction solution, and a nozzle that can be coupled to the container to form a fluid-tight device. A user can use the nozzle to seal the swab in the container and to compress the swab within the container.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2019Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Assignees: Becton, Dickinson and Company, University of Maryland, BaltimoreInventors: Michael D. Fiechtner, Francis R. Go, Myron Levine, Scott Castanon
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Publication number: 20230302264Abstract: A swallowable drug delivery device includes a capsule and a tissue attachment member. The capsule may contain a drug and may be sized to pass through at least a portion of the gastrointestinal tract of a patient. The tissue attachment member may be coupled to the capsule. In an initial state, the tissue attachment member may allow the capsule to pass through the at least a portion of the gastrointestinal tract of the patient. In an activated state, the tissue attachment member is configured to at least selectively attach the capsule to a wall of the gastrointestinal tract of the patient. The tissue attachment member may be configured to change from the initial state to the activated state in response to an in vivo condition associated with a predetermined location in the gastrointestinal tract of the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2021Publication date: September 28, 2023Inventors: Mehran Mojarrad, Scott R. Gibson, Scott Castanon, Robert Eisele, Dylann Ceriani
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Publication number: 20230240822Abstract: A toothbrush system configured to be coupled to an external suction source. The toothbrush system includes a shaft with a main body with a first end and a second end, and a bristle array and a suction port arranged at the second end. The bristle array and the suction port both extend away from the shaft so that an opening of the suction port is proximal to a distal end of the bristle array. The shaft also includes a stem arranged at the first end. The stem includes a passageway that extends through the main body to provide a fluid connection to the suction port, and is configured to be coupled to the external suction source. Also, the handle is removably coupled to the shaft and includes a drive system operably coupled to the bristle array to actuate motion of the bristle array.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2023Publication date: August 3, 2023Inventors: Virginia PRENDERGAST, Cynthia KLEIMAN, Charles LEWIS, Gary LAUTERBACH, Scott CASTANON, Dylann CERIANI, Michael WILLIAMS
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Publication number: 20230194387Abstract: Detection devices, systems, and methods for detecting an analyte in a fluid sample are provided. The detection devices, systems, and methods can include colorimetric detection to rapidly determine the presence and/or quantity of the analyte obtained from a surface that is contaminated or suspected of being contaminated with the analyte. In one aspect, the detection device includes a sample reservoir in fluid communication with a fluid flow path. The fluid flow path includes a control well downstream of the sample reservoir, a valve assembly downstream of the control well, a reagent well downstream of the valve assembly, and a test well downstream of the reagent well. In one aspect, the reagent well includes a dried reducing agent configured to generate a gas in the presence of a detection dye and the analyte in the fluid sample.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2023Publication date: June 22, 2023Inventors: Adam MARTIN, Melody KURODA, Alexander G. LASTOVICH, Eric FALLOWS, Scott CASTANON, Isabel SIMONS
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Patent number: 11622841Abstract: A toothbrush system configured to be coupled to an external suction source. The toothbrush system includes a shaft with a main body with a first end and a second end, and a bristle array and a suction port arranged at the second end. The bristle array and the suction port both extend away from the shaft so that an opening of the suction port is proximal to a distal end of the bristle array. The shaft also includes a stem arranged at the first end. The stem includes a passageway that extends through the main body to provide a fluid connection to the suction port, and is configured to be coupled to the external suction source. Also, the handle is removably coupled to the shaft and includes a drive system operably coupled to the bristle array to actuate motion of the bristle array.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2021Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Assignee: Dignity HealthInventors: Virginia Prendergast, Cynthia Kleiman, Charles Lewis, Gary Lauterbach, Scott Castanon, Dylann Ceriani, Michael Williams
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Publication number: 20210330432Abstract: A toothbrush system configured to be coupled to an external suction source. The toothbrush system includes a shaft with a main body with a first end and a second end, and a bristle array and a suction port arranged at the second end. The bristle array and the suction port both extend away from the shaft so that an opening of the suction port is proximal to a distal end of the bristle array. The shaft also includes a stem arranged at the first end. The stem includes a passageway that extends through the main body to provide a fluid connection to the suction port, and is configured to be coupled to the external suction source. Also, the handle is removably coupled to the shaft and includes a drive system operably coupled to the bristle array to actuate motion of the bristle array.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2021Publication date: October 28, 2021Inventors: Virginia Prendergast, Cynthia Kleiman, Charles Lewis, Gary Lauterbach, Scott Castanon, Dylann Ceriani, Michael Williams
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Publication number: 20210244388Abstract: Provided herein is technology relating to collecting and preparing samples. For example, the technology relates particularly, but not exclusively, to devices, systems, and kits that allow a subject to collect and prepare a sample for analysis.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2021Publication date: August 12, 2021Inventors: Graham P. Lidgard, Michael J. Domanico, Keith Fourrier, James P. Light, II, Scott Castanon, Keith Kopitzke
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Patent number: 11020096Abstract: Provided herein is technology relating to collecting and preparing samples. For example, the technology relates particularly, but not exclusively, to devices, systems, and kits that allow a subject to collect and prepare a sample for analysis.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2020Date of Patent: June 1, 2021Assignee: Exact Sciences CorporationInventors: Graham P. Lidgard, Michael J. Domanico, Keith Fourrier, James P. Light, II, Scott Castanon, Keith Kopitzke
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Publication number: 20210148906Abstract: Lateral flow assay devices, systems, and methods described herein separate components of a fluid sample, including small volume, undiluted, unprocessed samples. In one aspect, components are retained in a separation membrane that is spatially above and in fluid communication with a conjugate pad of a lateral flow assay. Devices, systems, and methods described herein can retain particles from a fluid sample that obstruct flow of the fluid sample through the conjugate pad to a detection zone and/or interfere with detection of an analyte of interest in the detection zone.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2021Publication date: May 20, 2021Inventors: Michael D. Fiechtner, Francis R. Go, Scott Castanon
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Publication number: 20200289097Abstract: Provided herein is technology relating to collecting and preparing samples. For example, the technology relates particularly, but not exclusively, to devices, systems, and kits that allow a subject to collect and prepare a sample for analysis.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2020Publication date: September 17, 2020Inventors: Graham P. Lidgard, Michael J. Domanico, Keith Fourrier, James P. Light, II, Scott Castanon, Keith Kopitzke
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Patent number: 10702250Abstract: Provided herein is technology relating to collecting and preparing samples. For example, the technology relates particularly, but not exclusively, to devices, systems, and kits that allow a subject to collect and prepare a sample for analysis.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2017Date of Patent: July 7, 2020Assignee: EXACT SCIENCES CORPORATIONInventors: Graham P. Lidgard, Michael J. Domanico, Keith Fourrier, James P. Light, II, Scott Castanon, Keith Kopitzke
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Publication number: 20200150112Abstract: Seroprotection analysis systems, kits, and techniques are described for testing oral fluid for the presence of protective levels of antibodies of interest. In one aspect, the presence of protective levels of target antibodies indicates a test subject has achieved a target seroprotection level, such as but not limited to a target seroprotection level following vaccination. A collection kit can include a swab that enables collection of oral fluid containing antibodies from both dentulous and edentulous individuals, a container that can be pre-filled with an extraction solution, and a nozzle that can be coupled to the container to form a fluid-tight device. A user can use the nozzle to seal the swab in the container and to compress the swab within the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2019Publication date: May 14, 2020Applicants: Becton, Dickinson and Company, University of Maryland, BaltimoreInventors: Michael D. Fiechtner, Francis R. Go, Myron Levine, Scott Castanon
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Patent number: 10520498Abstract: Seroprotection analysis systems, kits, and techniques are described for testing oral fluid for the presence of protective levels of antibodies of interest. In one aspect, the presence of protective levels of target antibodies indicates a test subject has achieved a target seroprotection level, such as but not limited to a target seroprotection level following vaccination. A collection kit can include a swab that enables collection of oral fluid containing antibodies from both dentulous and edentulous individuals, a container that can be pre-filled with an extraction solution, and a nozzle that can be coupled to the container to form a fluid-tight device. A user can use the nozzle to seal the swab in the container and to compress the swab within the container.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2018Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Assignees: Becton, Dickinson and Company, University of Maryland, BaltimoreInventors: Michael D. Fiechtner, Francis R. Go, Myron Levine, Scott Castanon
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Patent number: 10188967Abstract: A filter arrangement with a top element and a bottom element and a filter element therebetween captures oversized particles on the upper surface of the filter element and tangentially rinses these particles using an elution fluid to provide a concentration of particles in a relatively low volume of fluid for further analysis. A configuration using a slider valve may also be utilized. Additionally, an arrangement of supply and receiving containers may be used to minimize the number of containers required. A mass flow meter may be incorporated to measure the flow of elution fluid. Finally, a wash stage of the filtering process may be used to introduce stain onto the particles for further analysis, such as that associated with Gram staining and these stained particles may be further analyzed.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2014Date of Patent: January 29, 2019Assignee: POCARED DIAGNOSTICS LTD.Inventors: Gal Ingber, Scott Castanon
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Patent number: 10092314Abstract: In an embodiment, there is a safety scalpel having a handle, and a replaceable blade cartridge assembly that is releasably attached to the handle. The handle comprises a first end and a second end. The blade cartridge assembly comprises a housing that can be slideably mounted onto the second end of the handle, a blade holder that can be disposed within the housing, and a blade that can be attached to the blade holder. The safety scalpel has a resilient lock member that prevents the cartridge assembly from being detached from the handle during use.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2015Date of Patent: October 9, 2018Assignee: MEDIPURPOSE PTE LTDInventors: Scott Castanon, Dylann Ceriani
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Publication number: 20180267030Abstract: Seroprotection analysis systems, kits, and techniques are described for testing oral fluid for the presence of protective levels of antibodies of interest. In one aspect, the presence of protective levels of target antibodies indicates a test subject has achieved a target seroprotection level, such as but not limited to a target seroprotection level following vaccination. A collection kit can include a swab that enables collection of oral fluid containing antibodies from both dentulous and edentulous individuals, a container that can be pre-filled with an extraction solution, and a nozzle that can be coupled to the container to form a fluid-tight device. A user can use the nozzle to seal the swab in the container and to compress the swab within the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Applicants: Becton, Dickinson and Company, University of Maryland, BaltimoreInventors: Michael D. Fiechtner, Francis R. Go, Myron Levine, Scott Castanon
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Publication number: 20170333008Abstract: Provided herein is technology relating to collecting and preparing samples. For example, the technology relates particularly, but not exclusively, to devices, systems, and kits that allow a subject to collect and prepare a sample for analysis.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2017Publication date: November 23, 2017Inventors: Graham P. Lidgard, Michael J. Domanico, Keith Fourrier, James P. Light, II, Scott Castanon, Keith Kopitzke
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Patent number: 9750482Abstract: Provided herein is technology relating to collecting and preparing samples. For example, the technology relates particularly, but not exclusively, to devices, systems, and kits that allow a subject to collect and prepare a sample for analysis.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2015Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Assignee: EXACT SCIENCES CORPORATIONInventors: Graham P. Lidgard, Michael J. Domanico, Keith Fourrier, James P. Light, II, Scott Castanon, Keith Kopitzke