Patents by Inventor Vincent LaStella

Vincent LaStella 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).

  • Patent number: 9157837
    Abstract: A collection device for use in connection with off-device testing of collected samples. The device includes a first panel having one or more apertures for receiving samples, a second panel opposite the first panel, and a removable tab having a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is aligned with at least one of apertures on the first panel and constructed such that depositing the sample through the at least one aperture causes the sample to be directly deposited on the first portion of the tab, and the second portion includes a sample-free grasping area accessible from an exterior of the device for removing the tab. A method of obtaining a sample is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: Immunostics, Inc.
    Inventor: Vincent Lastella
  • Publication number: 20150056637
    Abstract: A collection device for use in connection with off-device testing of collected samples. The device includes a first panel having one or more apertures for receiving samples, a second panel opposite the first panel, and a removable tab having a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is aligned with at least one of apertures on the first panel and constructed such that depositing the sample through the at least one aperture causes the sample to be directly deposited on the first portion of the tab, and the second portion includes a sample-free grasping area accessible from an exterior of the device for removing the tab. A method of obtaining a sample is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2014
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Applicant: Immunostics, Inc.
    Inventor: Vincent Lastella
  • Patent number: 8304596
    Abstract: A fecal sample collecting device and method. The device of an embodiment includes a removable first layer, having primary and secondary apertures and a second layer having a releaseable adhesive on an inner surface that secures the first and second layers, a flap aligned with the primary aperture, and an integrally formed removable tab. The device also includes a sheet between the two layers. In a first configuration, the sheet is aligned with the primary aperture such that a sample is deposited thereon when the device is used to wipe one's anus, and the removable tab is aligned with the secondary aperture such that a second sample is deposited thereon. Subsequently, the first layer is discarded, thereby exposing the adhesive on the inner surface of the second layer. The device is placed in a second configuration by folding the inner surface upon itself. Thus, primary and secondary samples are enclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: Immunostics, Inc.
    Inventor: Vincent LaStella
  • Publication number: 20110027903
    Abstract: A specimen sampling device having a first panel including multiple apertures (e.g., a first, second and third aperture) for receiving samples; a second panel having a removable tab at least partially aligned with the first, second and third apertures for receiving the samples, the removable tab accessible from an exterior of the device. A method of obtaining a fecal sample is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2010
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Inventor: Vincent LaStella
  • Patent number: 7833794
    Abstract: A specimen sampling device having a first panel including multiple apertures (e.g., a first, second and third aperture) for receiving samples; a second panel having a removable tab at least partially aligned with the first, second and third apertures for receiving the samples, the removable tab accessible from an exterior of the device. A method of obtaining a fecal sample is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2010
    Assignee: Immunostics, Inc.
    Inventor: Vincent LaStella
  • Publication number: 20090259142
    Abstract: A fecal sample collecting device and method. The device of an embodiment includes a removable first layer, having primary and secondary apertures and a second layer having a releaseable adhesive on an inner surface that secures the first and second layers, a flap aligned with the primary aperture, and an integrally formed removable tab. The device also includes a sheet between the two layers. In a first configuration, the sheet is aligned with the primary aperture such that a sample is deposited thereon when the device is used to wipe one's anus, and the removable tab is aligned with the secondary aperture such that a second sample is deposited thereon. Subsequently, the first layer is discarded, thereby exposing the adhesive on the inner surface of the second layer. The device is placed in a second configuration by folding the inner surface upon itself. Thus, primary and secondary samples are enclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2008
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Inventor: Vincent LaStella
  • Patent number: 7427505
    Abstract: A specimen testing device having a first panel including a first aperture for receiving a first specimen and a second aperture for receiving a second specimen; a second panel; a sheet disposed between the first and second panels for receiving at least the first specimen through the first aperture, wherein the sheet includes a test area having a reagent for possible reaction to the first specimen as part of a primary test procedure; and a removable tab at least partially aligned with the second aperture for receiving the second specimen, the removable tab accessible from an exterior of the device and available for use in a secondary test procedure. A method of testing for the presence of blood in fecal matter including primary and secondary testing of the fecal matter. A test kit including a specimen testing device and reagents for performing a primary test a secondary test on specimens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2008
    Assignee: Immunostics, Inc.
    Inventor: Vincent LaStella
  • Publication number: 20060018794
    Abstract: A specimen sampling device having a first panel including multiple apertures (e.g., a first, second and third aperture) for receiving samples; a second panel having a removable tab at least partially aligned with the first, second and third apertures for receiving the samples, the removable tab accessible from an exterior of the device. A method of obtaining a fecal sample is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2005
    Publication date: January 26, 2006
    Inventor: Vincent LaStella
  • Publication number: 20060018789
    Abstract: A specimen testing device having a first panel including a first aperture for receiving a first specimen and a second aperture for receiving a second specimen; a second panel; a sheet disposed between the first and second panels for receiving at least the first specimen through the first aperture, wherein the sheet includes a test area having a reagent for possible reaction to the first specimen as part of a primary test procedure; and a removable tab at least partially aligned with the second aperture for receiving the second specimen, the removable tab accessible from an exterior of the device and available for use in a secondary test procedure. A method of testing for the presence of blood in fecal matter including primary and secondary testing of the fecal matter. A test kit including a specimen testing device and reagents for performing a primary test a secondary test on specimens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2004
    Publication date: January 26, 2006
    Inventor: Vincent LaStella
  • Patent number: D598121
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Inventor: Vincent LaStella