Patents by Inventor Thomas D. Downey

Thomas D. Downey 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).

  • Verification device for optical clinical assay systems
    Patent number: 7072035
    Abstract: A device and method for verifying correct performance of an optical clinical assay system is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2006
    Assignee: Beckman Coulter
    Inventors: Stephen E. Zweig, Benjamin G. Meyer, Thomas D. Downey
  • Verification device for optical clinical assay systems
    Publication number: 20040156045
    Abstract: A device and method for verifying correct performance of an optical clinical assay system is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2004
    Publication date: August 12, 2004
    Applicant: Beckman Coulter
    Inventors: Stephen E. Zweig, Benjamin G. Meyer, Thomas D. Downey
  • Comprehensive verification systems and methods for analyzer-read clinical assays
    Patent number: 6629057
    Abstract: The present invention provides improved systems and methods for verifying accurate test performance of monitoring systems, particularly for point-of-care service. Such monitoring systems typically include a test element containing the test reagent(s), and an electronic analyzer device. A blood or other patient sample is applied to the test element, which is introduced to the analyzer. As the reaction proceeds, the analyzer stores the data and outputs the testing result. Accuracy in the result is dependent upon proper functioning of both the test element and the analyzer. The systems of the present invention provide indicators to evaluate the integrity of the test elements and a verification device to evaluate the performance of the analyzer. Such systems may be provided as kits with instructions for use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2003
    Assignee: Beckman Coulter, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen E. Zweig, Thomas D. Downey, Benjamin J. Spink, Benjamin G. Meyer
  • COMPREHENSIVE VERIFICATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ANALYZER-READ CLINICAL ASSAYS
    Publication number: 20030139903
    Abstract: The present invention provides improved systems and methods for verifying accurate test performance of monitoring systems, particularly for point-of-care service. Such monitoring systems typically include a test element containing the test reagent(s), and an electronic analyzer device. A blood or other patient sample is applied to the test element, which is introduced to the analyzer. As the reaction proceeds, the analyzer stores the data and outputs the testing result. Accuracy in the result is dependent upon proper functioning of both the test element and the analyzer. The systems of the present invention provide indicators to evaluate the integrity of the test elements and a verification device to evaluate the performance of the analyzer. Such systems may be provided as kits with instructions for use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 1999
    Publication date: July 24, 2003
    Inventors: STEPHEN E. ZWEIG, THOMAS D. DOWNEY, BENJAMIN J. SPINK, BENJAMIN G. MEYER
  • Meter with integrated database and simplified telemedicine capability
    Patent number: 6575900
    Abstract: Medical devices and methods for diagnostic data collection and transmission are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2003
    Assignee: Beckman Coulter, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen E. Zweig, Thomas D. Downey
  • Verification device for optical clinical assay systems
    Patent number: 6061128
    Abstract: A device and method for verifying correct performance of an optical clinical assay system is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2000
    Assignee: Avocet Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen E. Zweig, Benjamin G. Meyer, Thomas D. Downey
  • Electronic control module
    Patent number: D435020
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2000
    Assignee: Avocet Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen E. Zweig, Thomas D. Downey, Adam K. McGinty, Scott O. Chamness, Joel B. Jacobs