Patents by Inventor Stanley Michael Philipak
Stanley Michael Philipak 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: 11104931Abstract: A method and automated apparatus for rapid non-invasive detection of a microbial agent in a test sample is described herein. The apparatus may include one or more means for automated loading, automated transfer and/or automated unloading of a specimen container. The apparatus also includes a detection system for receiving a detection container, e.g., container or vial, containing a biological sample and culture media. The detection system may also include one or more heated sources, holding structures or racks, and/or a detection unit for monitoring and/or interrogating the specimen container to detect whether the container is positive for the presence of a microbial agent therein. In other embodiment, the automated instrument may include one or more, bar code readers, scanners, cameras, and/or weighing stations to aid in scanning, reading, imaging and weighing of specimen containers within the system.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2018Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignee: bioMerieux, Inc.Inventors: Ronnie J. Robinson, Mark Joseph Fanning, Stanley Michael Philipak, Richard Scott Remes, James Clement Bishop, Gary W. Sommer, Lawrence E Guerra, Michael A Herron
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Publication number: 20180298418Abstract: A method and automated apparatus for rapid non-invasive detection of a microbial agent in a test sample is described herein. The apparatus may include one or more means for automated loading, automated transfer and/or automated unloading of a specimen container. The apparatus also includes a detection system for receiving a detection container, e.g., container or vial, containing a biological sample and culture media. The detection system may also include one or more heated sources, holding structures or racks, and/or a detection unit for monitoring and/or interrogating the specimen container to detect whether the container is positive for the presence of a microbial agent therein. In other embodiment, the automated instrument may include one or more, bar code readers, scanners, cameras, and/or weighing stations to aid in scanning, reading, imaging and weighing of specimen containers within the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2018Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventors: Ronnie J. Robinson, Mark Joseph Fanning, Stanley Michael Philipak, Richard Scott Remes, James Clement Bishop, Gary W. Sommer, Lawrence E. Guerra, Michael A. Herron
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Patent number: 10006074Abstract: A method and automated apparatus for rapid non-invasive detection of a microbial agent in a test sample is described herein. The apparatus may include one or more means for automated loading, automated transfer and/or automated unloading of a specimen container. The apparatus also includes a detection system for receiving a detection container, e.g., container or vial, containing a biological sample and culture media. The detection system may also include one or more heated sources, holding structures or racks, and/or a detection unit for monitoring and/or interrogating the specimen container to detect whether the container is positive for the presence of a microbial agent therein. In other embodiment, the automated instrument may include one or more, bar code readers, scanners, cameras, and/or weighing stations to aid in scanning, reading, imaging and weighing of specimen containers within the system.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2010Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: bioMerieux, Inc.Inventors: Ronnie J. Robinson, Mark Joseph Fanning, Stanley Michael Philipak, Richard Scott Remes, James Clement Bishop, Gary W. Sommer, Lawrence E. Guerra, Michael A. Herron
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Patent number: 10006075Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and automated loading mechanism for loading an apparatus. The apparatus of the present invention may include a means for automated loading, a means for automated transfer and/or a means for automated unloading of a container (e.g., a specimen container). In one embodiment, the apparatus can be an automated detection apparatus for rapid non-invasive detection of a microbial agent in a test sample. The detection system also including a heated enclosure, a holding means or rack, and/or a detection unit for monitoring and/or interrogating the specimen container to detect whether the container is positive for the presence of a microbial agent. In other embodiment, the automated instrument may include one or more, bar code readers, scanners, cameras, and/or weighing stations to aid in scanning, reading, imaging and weighing of specimen containers within the system.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2010Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: bioMerieux, Inc.Inventors: Richard Scott Remes, Stanley Michael Philipak, Mark Joseph Fanning, Ronnie J. Robinson, James Clement Bishop, Lawrence E. Guerra, Andrew Scherer, Anthony Valentino
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Patent number: 9783839Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and container locator means for moving a container among one or more work-flow stations within an apparatus. The apparatus of the present invention may include a means for automated loading, a means for automated transfer and/or a means for automated unloading of a container (e.g., a specimen container). In one embodiment, the apparatus can be an automated detection apparatus for rapid non-invasive detection of a microbial agent in a test sample. The detection system also including a heated enclosure, a holding means or rack, and/or a detection unit for monitoring and/or interrogating the specimen container to detect whether the container is positive for the presence of a microbial agent. In other embodiment, the automated instrument may include one or more, bar code readers, scanners, cameras, and/or weighing stations to aid in scanning, reading, imaging and weighing of specimen containers within the system.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2010Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: bioMérieux, Inc.Inventors: Stanley Michael Philipak, Mark Joseph Fanning, Mike Ammerman, Ron Bergold, Andrew Scherer, Anthony Valentino
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Patent number: 9567621Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and automated unloading means for unloading a container from an apparatus. The apparatus of the present invention may include a means for automated loading, a means for automated transfer and/or a means for automated unloading of a container (e.g., a specimen container). In one embodiment, the apparatus can be an automated detection apparatus for rapid non-invasive detection of a microbial agent in a test sample. The detection system also including a heated enclosure, a holding means or rack, and/or a detection unit for monitoring and/or interrogating the specimen container to detect whether the container is positive for the presence of a microbial agent. In other embodiment, the automated instrument may include one or more, bar code readers, scanners, cameras, and/or weighing stations to aid in scanning, reading, imaging and weighing of specimen containers within the system.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2015Date of Patent: February 14, 2017Assignee: bioMérieux, Inc.Inventors: Ronnie J. Robinson, Mark Joseph Fanning, Anthony Valentino, Mike Ammerman, Stanley Michael Philipak
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Patent number: 9523110Abstract: A container for culturing a test sample includes a molded monolithic single layer polymeric container body having an upwardly extending, visually transmissive wall with an inner surface and a wall thickness that is between about 0.2 mm and 10 mm. The container also has a thin gas barrier coating comprising silica on the inner surface of the sealed container body and an internal top coating on the gas barrier coating. The gas barrier and top coating are visually transmissive (after curing). The container includes a cap sealably attached to the container body. The sealed container has an oxygen transmission rate (OTR) after autoclaving and aging that is between about 0.0001 to about 0.04 (cc/package/day/atm).Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2013Date of Patent: December 20, 2016Assignee: bioMerieux, Inc.Inventors: Weihua Sonya Wolters, Stanley Michael Philipak
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Patent number: 9428287Abstract: Methods of fabricating a culture container include molding a single monolithic layer of polymeric material into a container body having a container shape; introducing a colorimetric sensor material and growth media into the container body; introducing a gas mixture into the container body to define a headspace gas in an upper portion of the container body; attaching a stopper to the neck of the container body with the sensor material; sealing the container body with the stopper closed to define a sealed container with the growth media and the headspace gas enclosed therein; then sterilizing the sealed container; then applying a gas barrier coating to an exterior of the sterilized container body so that the sealed container has an oxygen transmission rate (cubic centimeter/container/day/atm) that is between about 0.001 to about 0.01 to thereby define a culture container that is ready-to-use and shelf stable without autoclaving.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2013Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Assignee: bioMérieux, Inc.Inventors: Weihua Sonya Wolters, Stanley Michael Philipak
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Patent number: 9358738Abstract: Methods of fabricating a culture container include: (a) forming a parison; (b) introducing flowable (e.g. colorimetric) sensor material into the parison; (c) blow molding the parison into a container body; and (d) curing the sensor material so that it attaches to an inner surface of the container body. The methods can also include adding sterile growth media into the container and sealing the container shut with an elastomeric stopper and crimped seal/cap. The process can be aseptic so that autoclaving the container is not required.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2013Date of Patent: June 7, 2016Assignee: bioMerieux, Inc.Inventors: Weihua Sonya Wolters, Brian Christopher Riley, Stanley Michael Philipak
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Publication number: 20150176046Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and automated unloading means for unloading a container from an apparatus. The apparatus of the present invention may include a means for automated loading, a means for automated transfer and/or a means for automated unloading of a container (e.g., a specimen container). In one embodiment, the apparatus can be an automated detection apparatus for rapid non-invasive detection of a microbial agent in a test sample. The detection system also including a heated enclosure, a holding means or rack, and/or a detection unit for monitoring and/or interrogating the specimen container to detect whether the container is positive for the presence of a microbial agent. In other embodiment, the automated instrument may include one or more, bar code readers, scanners, cameras, and/or weighing stations to aid in scanning, reading, imaging and weighing of specimen containers within the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2015Publication date: June 25, 2015Inventors: Ronnie J. Robinson, Mark Joseph Fanning, Anthony Valentino, Mike Ammerman, Stanley Michael Philipak
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Patent number: 8969072Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and automated unloading means for unloading a container from an apparatus. The apparatus of the present invention may include a means for automated loading, a means for automated transfer and/or a means for automated unloading of a container (e.g., a specimen container). In one embodiment, the apparatus can be an automated detection apparatus for rapid non-invasive detection of a microbial agent in a test sample. The detection system also including a heated enclosure, a holding means or rack, and/or a detection unit for monitoring and/or interrogating the specimen container to detect whether the container is positive for the presence of a microbial agent. In other embodiment, the automated instrument may include one or more, bar code readers, scanners, cameras, and/or weighing stations to aid in scanning, reading, imaging and weighing of specimen containers within the system.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2010Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Assignee: bioMerieux, Inc.Inventors: Ronnie J. Robinson, Mark Joseph Fanning, Stanley Michael Philipak, Anthony Valentino, Mike Ammerman
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Publication number: 20140234950Abstract: A container for culturing a test sample includes a molded monolithic single layer polymeric container body having an upwardly extending, visually transmissive wall with an inner surface and a wall thickness that is between about 0.2 mm and 10 mm. The container also has a thin gas barrier coating comprising silica on the inner surface of the sealed container body and an internal top coating on the gas barrier coating. The gas barrier and top coating are visually transmissive (after curing). The container includes a cap sealably attached to the container body. The sealed container has an oxygen transmission rate (OTR) after autoclaving and aging that is between about 0.0001 to about 0.04 (cc/package/day/atm).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2013Publication date: August 21, 2014Inventors: Weihua Sonya Wolters, Stanley Michael Philipak
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Patent number: 8741655Abstract: A transport system is provided for a sample testing machine. The transport system includes a carrier holding a set of test sample devices and a drive subsystem for moving the carrier through the sample testing machine. The drive subsystem includes a reciprocating motor-driven block engaging the carrier and moving the carrier back and forth in a predetermined longitudinal path extending along a longitudinal axis from an entrance station to a plurality of processing stations in the sample testing machine. The processing stations are accessed as the carrier is moved along the path. The carrier includes features in the form of slots or voids that are detected by strategically placed optical interrupt sensors. As the carrier moves, the slots are detected by the sensors to thereby continuously track the position of the carrier and the test devices as they are moved through the instrument.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2008Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: Biomerieux, IncInventors: Michael James Justin, James Clement Bishop, Stanley Michael Philipak, Mark Joseph Fanning
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Publication number: 20140120605Abstract: Methods of fabricating a culture container include molding a single monolithic layer of polymeric material into a container body having a container shape; introducing a colorimetric sensor material and growth media into the container body; introducing a gas mixture into the container body to define a headspace gas in an upper portion of the container body; attaching a stopper to the neck of the container body with the sensor material; sealing the container body with the stopper closed to define a sealed container with the growth media and the headspace gas enclosed therein; then sterilizing the sealed container; then applying a gas barrier coating to an exterior of the sterilized container body so that the sealed container has an oxygen transmission rate (cubic centimeter/container/day/atm) that is between about 0.001 to about 0.01 to thereby define a culture container that is ready-to-use and shelf stable without autoclaving.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2013Publication date: May 1, 2014Inventors: Weihua Sonya Wolters, Stanley Michael Philipak
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Publication number: 20110124030Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and automated loading mechanism for loading an apparatus. The apparatus of the present invention may include a means for automated loading, a means for automated transfer and/or a means for automated unloading of a container (e.g., a specimen container). In one embodiment, the apparatus can be an automated detection apparatus for rapid non-invasive detection of a microbial agent in a test sample. The detection system also including a heated enclosure, a holding means or rack, and/or a detection unit for monitoring and/or interrogating the specimen container to detect whether the container is positive for the presence of a microbial agent. In other embodiment, the automated instrument may include one or more, bar code readers, scanners, cameras, and/or weighing stations to aid in scanning, reading, imaging and weighing of specimen containers within the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2010Publication date: May 26, 2011Applicant: BIOMERIEUX, INC.Inventors: STANLEY MICHAEL PHILIPAK, MARK JOSEPH FANNING, MIKE AMMERMAN, RON BERGOLD, ANDREW SCHERER
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Publication number: 20110124028Abstract: A method and automated apparatus for rapid non-invasive detection of a microbial agent in a test sample is described herein. The apparatus may include one or more means for automated loading, automated transfer and/or automated unloading of a specimen container. The apparatus also includes a detection system for receiving a detection container, e.g., container or vial, containing a biological sample and culture media. The detection system may also include one or more heated sources, holding structures or racks, and/or a detection unit for monitoring and/or interrogating the specimen container to detect whether the container is positive for the presence of a microbial agent therein. In other embodiment, the automated instrument may include one or more, bar code readers, scanners, cameras, and/or weighing stations to aid in scanning, reading, imaging and weighing of specimen containers within the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2010Publication date: May 26, 2011Applicant: BIOMERIEUX, INC.Inventors: RONNIE J. ROBINSON, MARK JOSEPH FANNING, STANLEY MICHAEL PHILIPAK, RICHARD SCOTT REMES, JAMES CLEMENT BISHOP, GARY W. SOMMER, LAWRENCE E. GUERRA, MICHAEL A. HERRON
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Publication number: 20110124096Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and container locator means for moving a container among one or more work-flow stations within an apparatus. The apparatus of the present invention may include a means for automated loading, a means for automated transfer and/or a means for automated unloading of a container (e.g., a specimen container). In one embodiment, the apparatus can be an automated detection apparatus for rapid non-invasive detection of a microbial agent in a test sample. The detection system also including a heated enclosure, a holding means or rack, and/or a detection unit for monitoring and/or interrogating the specimen container to detect whether the container is positive for the presence of a microbial agent. In other embodiment, the automated instrument may include one or more, bar code readers, scanners, cameras, and/or weighing stations to aid in scanning, reading, imaging and weighing of specimen containers within the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2010Publication date: May 26, 2011Applicant: BIOMERIEUX, INC.Inventors: Stanley Michael Philipak, Mark Joseph Fanning, Mike Ammerman, Ron Bergold, Andrew Scherer, Anthony Valentino
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Publication number: 20110124029Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and automated loading mechanism for loading an apparatus. The apparatus of the present invention may include a means for automated loading, a means for automated transfer and/or a means for automated unloading of a container (e.g., a specimen container). In one embodiment, the apparatus can be an automated detection apparatus for rapid non-invasive detection of a microbial agent in a test sample. The detection system also including a heated enclosure, a holding means or rack, and/or a detection unit for monitoring and/or interrogating the specimen container to detect whether the container is positive for the presence of a microbial agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2010Publication date: May 26, 2011Applicant: BIOMERIEUX, INC.Inventors: Richard Scott Remes, Stanley Michael Philipak, Mark Joseph Fanning, Ronnie J. Robinson, James Clement Bishop, Lawrence E. Guerra, Andrew Scherer, Anthony Valentino
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Publication number: 20110125314Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and automated unloading means for unloading a container from an apparatus. The apparatus of the present invention may include a means for automated loading, a means for automated transfer and/or a means for automated unloading of a container (e.g., a specimen container). In one embodiment, the apparatus can be an automated detection apparatus for rapid non-invasive detection of a microbial agent in a test sample. The detection system also including a heated enclosure, a holding means or rack, and/or a detection unit for monitoring and/or interrogating the specimen container to detect whether the container is positive for the presence of a microbial agent. In other embodiment, the automated instrument may include one or more, bar code readers, scanners, cameras, and/or weighing stations to aid in scanning, reading, imaging and weighing of specimen containers within the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2010Publication date: May 26, 2011Applicant: BIOMERIEUX, INC.Inventors: Ronnie J. Robinson, Mark Joseph Fanning, Stanley Michael Philipak, Anthony Valentino, Mike Ammerman
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Patent number: D737960Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2013Date of Patent: September 1, 2015Assignee: bioMérieux, Inc.Inventors: Stanley Michael Philipak, Samuel B. Crandall