Frank Est Antoci

US Patent:

46075267, Aug 26, 1986

Filed:

Dec 21, 1984

Appl. No.:

6/684833

Inventors:

Bernard O. Bachenheimer - Fairfield CT
Frank J. Antoci - Milford CT
Edward L. Carver - Naugatuck CT
Ernest N. Pellegrino - Bridgeport CT
Richard C. Seltenreich - Shelton CT

Assignee:

Allied Corporation - Morris Township, Morris County NJ

International Classification:

G01N 1510
G01N 1512

US Classification:

73432PS

Abstract:

A system that is particularly useful in biological fluid analysis includes a face plate member and a mating flexible member, one of which has a plurality of passages. Selected motion of the flexible member provides a valving action to control fluid flow into, through, and out of the passages. An analysis chamber in a surface of the face plate member is in fluid communication with a passage and has an analyzer which, for a hematology analyzer, is preferably an impedance-type particle counter.

US Patent:

58693289, Feb 9, 1999

Filed:

Aug 8, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/907584

Inventors:

Frank Antoci - Stratford CT
James Hennessy - Trumbull CT

Assignee:

CDC Technologies, Inc. - Oxford CT

International Classification:

C12M 300

US Classification:

4352876

Abstract:

In a cuvette for performing a diagnostic test on a specimen, a base defines a first chamber for receiving a reagent, and a second chamber for receiving a test specimen. The second chamber is defined by four side surfaces forming a rectangular configuration, and a base surface extending between the side surfaces. The base surface defines a frangible wall which is breakable in order to place the first chamber in fluid communication with the second chamber. A cover is coupled to the base and is moveable between an open position spaced away from the second chamber for permitting introduction of the specimen into the second chamber, and a closed position overlying and enclosing the second chamber. A self-aligning piercing member is provided on the cover and defines a tip engageable with the base surface of the second chamber upon movement of the cover into the closed position to thereby break the frangible wall, and in turn allow the test specimen to mix with the reagent in the second chamber. The piercing member also defines at least two alignment surfaces spaced inwardly from the tip and on opposite sides of the piercing member relative to each other.

US Patent:

62350021, May 22, 2001

Filed:

Apr 17, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/062107

Inventors:

Edward Lawrence Carver - Oxford CT
Frank Antoci - Stratford CT

Assignee:

CDC Technologies, Inc. - Oxford CT

International Classification:

A61M 5178

US Classification:

604183

Abstract:

An improved displacement-type syringe has a housing, a substantially fixed seal, a solid or closed-tip plunger, an internal passageway formed between the housing and the plunger, and at least two ports on the housing with at least one port located at each end of the passageway for the passage of fluids and the elimination of gas. The syringe may be mounted in apparatus over a wide range of fixed inclination angles and remain substantially impervious to gas accumulation.

US Patent:

59811692, Nov 9, 1999

Filed:

Feb 8, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/246070

Inventors:

Frank Antoci - Stratford CT
James Hennessy - Trumbull CT

Assignee:

CDC Technologies, Inc. - Oxford CT

International Classification:

C12Q 100

US Classification:

435 4

Abstract:

In a cuvette for performing a diagnostic test on a specimen, a base defines a first chamber for receiving a reagent, and a second chamber for receiving a test specimen. The second chamber is defined by four side surfaces forming a rectangular configuration, and a base surface extending between the side surfaces. The base surface defines a frangible wall which is breakable in order to place the first chamber in fluid communication with the second chamber. A cover is coupled to the base and is moveable between an open position spaced away from the second chamber for permitting introduction of the specimen into the second chamber, and a closed position overlying and enclosing the second chamber. A self-aligning piercing member is provided on the cover and defines a tip engageable with the base surface of the second chamber upon movement of the cover into the closed position to thereby break the frangible wall, and in turn allow the test specimen to mix with the reagent in the second chamber. The piercing member also defines at least two alignment surfaces spaced inwardly from the tip and on opposite sides of the piercing member relative to each other.

US Patent:

42186102, Aug 19, 1980

Filed:

May 8, 1978

Appl. No.:

5/903689

Inventors:

Robert Baxter - Stratford CT
Frank J. Antoci - Milford CT
William J. Tynes - Stamford CT
Pasquale M. Petrucci - Orange CT
George F. Martin - Westbrook CT

Assignee:

J. T. Baker Chemical Co. - Phillipsburg NJ

International Classification:

G06M 1100

US Classification:

235 92PC

Abstract:

A system is provided for the automatic measurement of red and white blood cell counts and other blood parameters. The system includes hydraulic apparatus for the aspiration of a blood sample and the proper measurement of the parameters thereof. During operation, the system directs an operator at each step of the procedure, allowing only permitted functions to be performed, thereby decreasing the opportunity for operator error. Each blood cell count is performed twice and the answers compared, an indication of instrument malfunction being presented to the operator if the measurements do not agree within a predetermined percentage. The system monitors itself to detect malfunctions which may occur and alerts the operator to the occurrence of a malfunction.

US Patent:

40938492, Jun 6, 1978

Filed:

Apr 28, 1976

Appl. No.:

5/681285

Inventors:

Robert Baxter - Stratford CT
Frank J. Antoci - Milford CT
William J. Tynes - Stamford CT
Pasquale M. Petrucci - Orange CT
George F. Martin - Westbrook CT

Assignee:

J. T. Baker Chemical Co. - Phillipsburg NJ

International Classification:

G06M 1100

US Classification:

235 92PC

Abstract:

A system is provided for the automatic measurement of red and white blood cell counts and other blood parameters. The system includes hydraulic apparatus for the aspiration of a blood sample and the proper measurement of the parameters thereof. During operation, the system directs an operator at each step of the procedure, allowing only permitted functions to be performed, thereby decreasing the opportunity for operator error. Each blood cell count is performed twice and the answers compared, an indication of instrument malfunction being presented to the operator if the measurements do not agree within a predetermined percentage. The system monitors itself to detect malfunctions which may occur and alerts the operator to the occurrence of a malfunction.