Brian W Bean

8158062, Apr 17, 2012

Nov 5, 2004

10/578453

Chris Dykes - Columbia MD, US
Ben Lane - Phoenix MD, US
Mike Abbott - Christiansburg VA, US
Brian Murphy - Baltimore MD, US
Eva Dixon - Columbia MD, US
Brian Bean - Baltimore MD, US
Brian Lipford - Belair MD, US
Samuel Reed - North Garden VA, US

B01J 19/00

422 681, 422 50, 422400, 422401, 422 62, 422502, 204409, 324438, 324439

A fluid sampling device () that operates by a combination of capillary action to collect a small fluid sample, and by pressure differential when inserted into an analyzer () to expose the fluid sample for testing by the analyzer (). The device is especially suited for use as a disposable blood sampling unit designed to interface with a blood analyzer, albeit the concept of the invention may be employed for sampling and testing virtually any fluids.

20080154112, Jun 26, 2008

Oct 23, 2007

11/977182

Brian Murphy - Baltimore MD, US
Ben Lane - Hydes MD, US
Austin Cox - Baltimore MD, US
Alexander Flamm - Catonsville MD, US
Andy Rogers - Baltimore MD, US
Justin Muratore - Baltimore MD, US
Brian Bean - Baltimore MD, US
Andrea Leigh McCracken Pringle - Phoenix AZ, US

A61B 5/0408

600386

Disclosed herein is a hair-grasping EEG electrode and an insertion tool for placement of the electrode on the scalp. The electrode has a novel two-piece clamping design formed of cooperating halves that capture and tension the hair, pulling the electrode snuggly against the scalp before locking together to anchor the electrode in place. The insertion tool allows easy manipulation and fast and consistent installation without need for lengthy user training and practice. Moreover, the insertion tool assumes some of the functionality so that the electrode can be simplified, allowing a smaller footprint and part count, as well as allowing the non-conductive portions of the electrode to be disposable. Dispensing of electrolytic gel is a convenient option to improve the interface, and this may be readily dispensed from the tool, or from reservoirs integral to the electrode. The combination greatly reduces EEG study setup time and technician labor costs.

20120052560, Mar 1, 2012

Aug 31, 2011

13/223290

Ivor T. Knight - Arlington VA, US
Kenton C. Hasson - Germantown MD, US
Johnathan S. Coursey - Germantown MD, US
Hongye Liang - Clarksville MD, US
Sami Kanderian - Germantown MD, US
Gregory H. Owen - Clarksburg MD, US
Weidong Cao - N. Potomac MD, US
Scott Corey - Hydes MD, US
Ben Lane - Hydes MD, US
Conrad Laskowski - Baltimore MD, US
Alex Flamm - Baltimore MD, US
Brian Murphy - Baltimore MD, US
Eric Schneider - Catonsville MD, US
Takayoshi Hanagata - Newport News VA, US
Hiroshi Inoue - Rockville MD, US
Shulin Zeng - Gaithersburg MD, US
Brian Bean - Baltimore MD, US
Franklin Regan - Baltimore MD, US

CANON U.S. LIFE SCIENCES, INC. - Rockville MD

C12M 1/40

4352861, 4352872

The present invention relates generally to systems and methods for the rapid serial processing of multiple nucleic acid assays. More particularly, the present invention provides for the real time processing of nucleic acid during polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and thermal melt applications. According to an aspect of the invention, a system for the rapid serial processing of multiple nucleic acid assays is provided. In one embodiment, the system includes, but is not limited to: a microfluidic cartridge having microfluidic (flow-through) channels, a fluorescence imaging system, a temperature measurement and control system; a pressure measurement and control system for applying variable pneumatic pressures to the microfluidic cartridge; a storage device for holding multiple reagents (e.g., a well-plate); a liquid handling system comprising at least one robotic pipettor for aspirating, mixing, and dispensing reagent mixtures to the microfluidic cartridge; systems for data storage, processing, and output; and a system controller to coordinate the various devices and functions.

20120058460, Mar 8, 2012

Aug 31, 2011

13/222887

Johnathan S. Coursey - Germantown MD, US
Kenton C. Hasson - Germantown MD, US
Sami Kanderian - Germantown MD, US
Gregory H. Owen - Clarksburg MD, US
Hongye Liang - Clarksville MD, US
Scott Corey - Hydes MD, US
Brian Bean - Baltimore MD, US

CANON U.S. LIFE SCIENCES, INC. - Rockville MD

C12Q 3/00
C12M 1/40
F17D 3/00

435 3, 137 1, 4352865

The present invention, in one aspect, provides methods and systems for controlling slugs using temperature dependent fluorescent dyes. In some embodiments, the present invention uses one or more techniques to enhance the visibility of slugs, enhance a system's ability to differentiate between slugs, and enhance a system's ability to identify the positions of slugs.

D522657, Jun 6, 2006

Oct 20, 2003

29/192185

Brian Murphy - Baltimore MD, US
Chris Dykes - Columbia MD, US
Eva Dixon - Columbia MD, US
Brian Lipford - Belair MD, US
Samuel Reed - North Garden VA, US
Ben Lane - Phoenix MD, US
Mike Abbott - Baltimore MD, US
Brian Bean - Baltimore MD, US

Separation Technology, Inc. - Altamonte Springs FL

2401

D24186, D24169

20230100320, Mar 30, 2023

Sep 27, 2022

17/953386

- Billerica MA, US
Brian D. BEAN - Newton MA, US

G02F 1/167
G02F 1/1676
G02F 1/16755

A switchable light modulating device with an electrophoretic medium disposed between a first light-transmissive electrode layer and a second electrode layer. The device includes one or more apodization structures in a bottom of a cell that contains the electrophoretic fluid, and the apodization structures reduce optical interference when the cell is in an open state and the structure is viewed with reflected or transmitted light passing through the apodization structure.

20230037658, Feb 9, 2023

Oct 26, 2022

17/974212

- Billerica MA, US
Stephen J. TELFER - Arlington MA, US
Timothy J. O'MALLEY - Westford MA, US
Brian D. BEAN - Newton MA, US

A61M 35/00

An active molecule delivery system whereby active molecules can be released on demand and/or a variety of different active molecules can be delivered from the same system and/or different concentrations of active molecules can be delivered from the same system. The invention is well-suited for delivering pharmaceuticals to patients transdermally. In some embodiments, the system includes two separate reservoirs and a mixing area thereby allowing precursors to be mixed immediately before transdermal delivery.

20210063837, Mar 4, 2021

Jul 22, 2020

16/935541

- Billerica MA, US
Brian D. BEAN - Newton MA, US
Lynne C. GARONE - Wayland MA, US
Simon PANG - Acton MA, US
Jay William ANSETH - Canton MA, US

G02F 1/167

An electro-optic device comprises in order, an electrically-conductive light-transmissive layer, an electro-optic material layer, an adhesive layer, and a backplane substrate comprising a plurality of pixel electrodes configured to apply an electrical potential between the electrically-conductive light-transmissive layer and the pixel electrodes. An activation region, comprising an identification marker, is located in a layer of the electro-optic device and it emits radiation of a characteristic wavelength upon activation by a stimulus, enabling the identification of the manufacturing source and the manufacturing lot of the electro-optic device and its components. The technology is also relevant for a front plane laminate and a double release sheet, which are useful components for the manufacture of electro-optic devices.