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).

  • Publication number: 20240407766
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2024
    Publication date: December 12, 2024
    Inventors: Graham P. Lidgard, Michael J. Domanico, Keith Fourrier, James P. Light, II, Scott Castanon, Keith Kopitzke
  • Patent number: 12004726
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: Exact Sciences Corporation
    Inventors: Graham P. Lidgard, Michael J. Domanico, Keith Fourrier, James P. Light, II, Scott Castanon, Keith Kopitzke
  • Patent number: 11846633
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignees: Becton, Dickinson and Company, University of Maryland, Baltimore
    Inventors: Michael D. Fiechtner, Francis R. Go, Myron Levine, Scott Castanon
  • Publication number: 20230302264
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2021
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Inventors: Mehran Mojarrad, Scott R. Gibson, Scott Castanon, Robert Eisele, Dylann Ceriani
  • Publication number: 20230240822
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2023
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Inventors: Virginia PRENDERGAST, Cynthia KLEIMAN, Charles LEWIS, Gary LAUTERBACH, Scott CASTANON, Dylann CERIANI, Michael WILLIAMS
  • Publication number: 20230194387
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2023
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventors: Adam MARTIN, Melody KURODA, Alexander G. LASTOVICH, Eric FALLOWS, Scott CASTANON, Isabel SIMONS
  • Patent number: 11622841
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: Dignity Health
    Inventors: Virginia Prendergast, Cynthia Kleiman, Charles Lewis, Gary Lauterbach, Scott Castanon, Dylann Ceriani, Michael Williams
  • Publication number: 20210330432
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: Virginia Prendergast, Cynthia Kleiman, Charles Lewis, Gary Lauterbach, Scott Castanon, Dylann Ceriani, Michael Williams
  • Publication number: 20210244388
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2021
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventors: Graham P. Lidgard, Michael J. Domanico, Keith Fourrier, James P. Light, II, Scott Castanon, Keith Kopitzke
  • Patent number: 11020096
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: Exact Sciences Corporation
    Inventors: Graham P. Lidgard, Michael J. Domanico, Keith Fourrier, James P. Light, II, Scott Castanon, Keith Kopitzke
  • Publication number: 20210148906
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2021
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Inventors: Michael D. Fiechtner, Francis R. Go, Scott Castanon
  • Publication number: 20200289097
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2020
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventors: Graham P. Lidgard, Michael J. Domanico, Keith Fourrier, James P. Light, II, Scott Castanon, Keith Kopitzke
  • Patent number: 10702250
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: EXACT SCIENCES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Graham P. Lidgard, Michael J. Domanico, Keith Fourrier, James P. Light, II, Scott Castanon, Keith Kopitzke
  • Publication number: 20200150112
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2019
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Applicants: Becton, Dickinson and Company, University of Maryland, Baltimore
    Inventors: Michael D. Fiechtner, Francis R. Go, Myron Levine, Scott Castanon
  • Patent number: 10520498
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignees: Becton, Dickinson and Company, University of Maryland, Baltimore
    Inventors: Michael D. Fiechtner, Francis R. Go, Myron Levine, Scott Castanon
  • Patent number: 10188967
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: POCARED DIAGNOSTICS LTD.
    Inventors: Gal Ingber, Scott Castanon
  • Patent number: 10092314
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Assignee: MEDIPURPOSE PTE LTD
    Inventors: Scott Castanon, Dylann Ceriani
  • Publication number: 20180267030
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2018
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Applicants: Becton, Dickinson and Company, University of Maryland, Baltimore
    Inventors: Michael D. Fiechtner, Francis R. Go, Myron Levine, Scott Castanon
  • Publication number: 20170333008
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2017
    Publication date: November 23, 2017
    Inventors: Graham P. Lidgard, Michael J. Domanico, Keith Fourrier, James P. Light, II, Scott Castanon, Keith Kopitzke
  • Patent number: 9750482
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: EXACT SCIENCES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Graham P. Lidgard, Michael J. Domanico, Keith Fourrier, James P. Light, II, Scott Castanon, Keith Kopitzke