公开(公告)号：US09700887B2

公开(公告)日：2017-07-11

申请号：US14404979

申请日：2013-05-24

Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY

Inventor： Jon A. Kirschhoffer ,  Andrew H. Tilstra ,  Wensheng Xia

IPC: B01L3/00

CPC classification number: B01L3/50255 ,  B01L2200/025 ,  B01L2200/028 ,  B01L2200/0631 ,  B01L2300/0681 ,  B01L2300/0829 ,  B01L2300/0851

Abstract: An assembly for processing a sample is provided. The assembly comprises a first body having a plurality of spaced-apart conduits and a second body having a plurality of chambers wherein each conduit is fluidically connected to a separate chamber. The assembly forms a plurality of liquid flow paths, each flow path comprising a conduit and a chamber. An analyte capture element is detachably attached to a conduit and is in fluidic communication with the liquid flow path of the conduit. Optionally, the assembly further may comprise a third body comprising a plurality of reservoirs. The assembly can be used to process a liquid sample for detecting an analyte.

公开(公告)号：US20160327241A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-10

申请号：US15146513

申请日：2016-05-04

Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY

Inventor： John A. Wheatley ,  Jon A. Kirschhoffer ,  Scott E. Simons ,  Karl Geisler ,  Glendon D. Kappel ,  Brett A. Howell ,  Andrew H. Tilstra ,  Jo A. Etter

IPC: F21V7/00 ,  F21V9/00 ,  F21V15/01 ,  F21V8/00 ,  F21V3/04

CPC classification number: G02B6/0096 ,  F21S2/00 ,  F21V3/049 ,  F21V21/005 ,  F21W2121/00 ,  F21Y2103/10 ,  F21Y2115/10 ,  F21Y2115/15

Abstract: Luminaire assemblies are described. In particular, luminaire assemblies that include a dimensionally stable housing and a hollow waveguiding core having a length and capable of transporting light along the length removably nested within the housing are described. Luminaire systems including two or more luminaire assemblies are also described.

Abstract translation: 描述灯具组件。 特别地，描述了包括尺寸稳定的壳体和具有长度并且能够沿着可移除地嵌套在壳体内的长度传输光的中空波导芯的照明器组件。 还描述了包括两个或更多个照明器组件的灯具系统。

公开(公告)号：US20220163951A1

公开(公告)日：2022-05-26

申请号：US17436886

申请日：2019-10-03

Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY

Inventor： Brian E. Brooks ,  Gilles J. Benoit ,  Peter O. Olson ,  Tyler W. Olson ,  Himanshu Nayar ,  Frederick J. Arsenault ,  Nicholas A. Johnson ,  Brett R. Hemes ,  Thomas J. Strey ,  Jonathan B. Arthur ,  Nathan J. Herbst ,  Aaron K. Nienaber ,  Sarah M. Mullins ,  Mark W. Orlando ,  Cory D. Sauer ,  Timothy J. Clemens ,  Scott L. Barnett ,  Zachary M. Schaeffer ,  Patrick G. Zimmerman ,  Gregory P. Moriarty ,  Jeffrey P. Adolf ,  Steven P. Floeder ,  Andreas Backes ,  Peter J. Schneider ,  Maureen A. Kavanagh ,  Glenn E. Casner ,  Miaoding Dai ,  Christopher M. Brown ,  Lori A. Sjolund ,  Jon A. Kirschhoffer ,  Carter C. Hughes

IPC: G05B19/418 ,  B25J11/00

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for optimizing a process of manufacturing a product. In one aspect, the method comprises repeatedly performing the following: i) selecting a configuration of input settings for manufacturing a product, based on a causal model that measures causal relationships between input settings and a measure of a quality of the product; ii) determining the measure of the quality of the product manufactured using the configuration of input settings; and iii) adjusting, based on the measure of the quality of the product manufactured using the configuration of input settings, the causal model.

公开(公告)号：US10190089B2

公开(公告)日：2019-01-29

申请号：US15827574

申请日：2017-11-30

Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY

Inventor： Phillip A. Bolea ,  Jon A. Kirschhoffer

IPC: C12Q1/04 ,  C12M1/00 ,  C12M1/34 ,  C12M3/00 ,  C12M1/36

Abstract: A modular automated system for sample processing and/or detection of microorganisms is provided. The modular system includes modules that perform at least one function in the process of detecting microorganisms in a culture device, such as collection of multiple samples, sample loading, sample preparation, sample incubation, and detection of microorganisms in samples. An exemplary embodiment of a modular sample processing and/or detection system can include an automated loading module, a liquid processing module, modular incubator, a second automated loading module, a reader module, and a collector.

公开(公告)号：US10099217B2

公开(公告)日：2018-10-16

申请号：US15100806

申请日：2014-12-08

Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY

Inventor： Jon A. Kirschhoffer ,  Gregory W. Sitton ,  Andrew H. Tilstra

IPC: B01L3/00 ,  C12Q1/24

Abstract: An apparatus for processing a biological sample is provided. The apparatus includes a body having a processing chamber, a first reservoir, a second reservoir, a filter, a first one-way valve, a second one-way valve, a first fluid pathway, and a second fluid pathway. The first fluid pathway and the second fluid pathway pass through the filter. A method of processing a sample using the apparatus is also provided. The method includes placing a sample comprising a liquid into the processing chamber; urging at least a portion of the liquid through the filter; after urging the at least a portion of the liquid through the filter, urging a portion of a back-flush liquid through the filter into the process chamber to form a first processed sample; and analyzing at least a portion of the first processed sample to detect an indication of a microorganism.

公开(公告)号：US09784653B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-10

申请号：US15018436

申请日：2016-02-08

Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY

Inventor： Wensheng Xia ,  Jon A. Kirschhoffer ,  Andrew W. Rabins

IPC: G01N1/30 ,  B01L3/00 ,  C12N15/10 ,  G01N1/34

CPC classification number: G01N1/30 ,  B01L3/502 ,  B01L3/5023 ,  B01L3/50255 ,  B01L2200/026 ,  B01L2200/028 ,  B01L2200/10 ,  B01L2300/0681 ,  B01L2300/069 ,  B01L2300/0832 ,  B01L2300/0861 ,  B01L2300/0887 ,  B01L2400/049 ,  C12N15/1017 ,  G01N1/34

Abstract: A first apparatus for processing a liquid sample is disclosed. The apparatus includes a sample-receiving, a filtrate-receiving component, and an analyte-capture element. The apparatus forms a liquid flow path through which the sample passes, thereby causing the analyte-capture element to capture an analyte, if present. A method is disclosed whereby a liquid sample is passed through the first apparatus and the analyte-capture element is easily separated from the apparatus for further processing and detection of the analyte. A structurally-related second apparatus for processing a plurality of liquid samples, and a corresponding method of use, also is disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US20150118705A1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-30

申请号：US14405012

申请日：2013-05-24

Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY

Inventor： Jon A. Kirschhoffer ,  Andrew H. Tilstra ,  Wensheng Xia

IPC: C12Q1/04 ,  B01L3/00 ,  C12Q1/24

CPC classification number: C12Q1/04 ,  B01L3/5023 ,  B01L2200/026 ,  B01L2200/04 ,  B01L2300/0609 ,  B01L2300/0825 ,  B01L2300/0877 ,  C12Q1/24

Abstract: An apparatus and an assembly for processing a sample are provided. The apparatus comprises a plurality of spaced-apart reservoirs, a plurality of channels, and a plurality of outlets, each outlet comprising an effluent discharge opening. The apparatus forms a plurality of flow paths, each flow path comprising a reservoir, a channel, and an outlet. An analyte capture element can be slideably engaged in a channel in a position where it is in fluid communication with the flow path. The apparatus with the analyte capture element disposed in the flow path can be used to process a liquid sample. A method of detecting an analyte in the liquid sample is also provided.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于处理样品的装置和组件。 该装置包括多个间隔开的储存器，多个通道和多个出口，每个出口包括流出物排出口。 该装置形成多个流动路径，每个流动路径包括储存器，通道和出口。 分析物捕获元件可以在其与流动路径流体连通的位置中可滑动地接合在通道中。 具有设置在流路中的分析物捕捉元件的装置可用于处理液体样品。 还提供了检测液体样品中的分析物的方法。