Paul D Brinda

US Patent:

6614522, Sep 2, 2003

Filed:

Nov 27, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/723339

Inventors:

John P. Sopp - White Bear Lake MN
Scott T. Latterell - Minneapolis MN
Paul D. Brinda - Robbinsdale MN
Timothy J. Erskine - Sandy UT

Assignee:

Integ, Inc. - St. Paul MN

International Classification:

G01N 2101

US Classification:

356244, 356246

Abstract:

A sampling apparatus for sampling body fluid includes a sampler having an external geometry selected to mate with an internal geometry of a testing apparatus such that the sampler may be inserted within the testing apparatus in a predetermined alignment-and with a sampling location positioned accurately within a light path for detecting an amount of a desired constituent within fluid collected by the sampler.

US Patent:

6624882, Sep 23, 2003

Filed:

Aug 30, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/233046

Inventors:

John P. Sopp - White Bear Lake MN
Scott T. Latterell - Minneapolis MN
Paul D. Brinda - Robbinsdale MN
Timothy J. Erskine - Sandy UT

Assignee:

Integ, Inc. - St. Paul MN

International Classification:

G01N 3348

US Classification:

356 39, 600578, 606182

Abstract:

A sampling apparatus for sampling body fluid includes a sampler having an external geometry selected to mate with an internal geometry of a testing apparatus such that the sampler may be inserted within the testing apparatus in a predetermined alignment-and with a sampling location positioned accurately within a light path for detecting an amount of a desired constituent within fluid collected by the sampler.

US Patent:

6712776, Mar 30, 2004

Filed:

Mar 19, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/812150

Inventors:

Scott T. Latterell - Minneapolis MN
Paul D. Brinda - Robbinsdale MN
Michael E. Hilgers - Roseville MN
Michael J. Shoup - Maple Grove MN
Thomas B. Hoegh - Minneapolis MN
Brian J. Erickson - Woodbury MN

Assignee:

Integ, Inc. - St. Paul MN

International Classification:

A61B 500

US Classification:

600576, 600583, 606182

Abstract:

A sampling apparatus for interstitial fluid includes a pressure ring surrounding a collection needle. The pressure ring and needle are movable relative to one another for the ring to first engage a patients skin surface prior to insertion of the needle.

US Patent:

6940591, Sep 6, 2005

Filed:

Jun 23, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/602365

Inventors:

John P. Sopp - White Bear Lake MN, US
Scott T. Latterell - Minneapolis MN, US
Paul D. Brinda - Robbinsdale MN, US
Timothy J. Erskine - Sandy UT, US

Assignee:

InTeg, Inc. - St. Paul MN

International Classification:

G01N021/01

US Classification:

356244, 356246

Abstract:

A sampling apparatus for sampling interstitial fluid includes a sampler having an external geometry selected to mate with an internal geometry of a testing apparatus such that the sampler may be inserted within the testing apparatus in a predetermined alignment and with a sampling location positioned accurately within a light path for detecting an amount of a desired constituent collected by the sampler.

US Patent:

7041067, May 9, 2006

Filed:

Jul 3, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/613117

Inventors:

John P. Sopp - White Bear Lake MN, US
Scott T. Latterell - Minneapolis MN, US
Paul D. Brinda - Robbinsdale MN, US
Timothy J. Erskine - Sandy UT, US

Assignee:

InTeg, Inc. - St. Paul MN

International Classification:

A61B 5/00
A61B 17/14
A61B 17/32
A65D 81/00

US Classification:

600578, 600584, 606182

Abstract:

A sampling apparatus for sampling body fluid includes a sampler having an external geometry selected to mate with an internal geometry of a testing apparatus such that the sampler may be inserted within the testing apparatus in a predetermined alignment—and with a sampling location positioned accurately within a light path for detecting an amount of a desired constituent within fluid collected by the sampler.

US Patent:

20060084888, Apr 20, 2006

Filed:

Dec 2, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/293055

Inventors:

Scott Latterell - Minneapolis MN, US
Paul Brinda - Robbinsdale MN, US
Michael Hilgers - Roseville MN, US
Michael Shoup - Maple Grove MN, US
Thomas Hoegh - Minneapolis MN, US
Brian Erickson - Woodbury MN, US

International Classification:

A61B 5/00

US Classification:

600576000

Abstract:

A sampling apparatus for interstitial fluid includes a pressure ring surrounding a collection needle. The pressure ring and needle are movable relative to one another for the ring to first engage a patient's skin surface prior to insertion of the needle.

US Patent:

56822332, Oct 28, 1997

Filed:

Nov 20, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/752754

Inventors:

Paul D. Brinda - Robbinsdale MN

Assignee:

Integ, Inc. - Roseville MN

International Classification:

G01N 110

US Classification:

356246

Abstract:

A sampling apparatus for sampling interstitial fluid includes a sampler having an external geometry selected to mate with an internal geometry of a testing apparatus such that the sampler may be inserted within the testing apparatus in a predetermined alignment and with a sampling location positioned accurately within a light path for detecting an amount of a desired constituent collected by the sampler.

US Patent:

55542832, Sep 10, 1996

Filed:

Mar 31, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/418881

Inventors:

Paul D. Brinda - Robbinsdale MN
Louis C. Cosentino - Plymouth MN

Assignee:

Minntech Corporation - Minneapolis MN

International Classification:

B01D 6302

US Classification:

2103218

Abstract:

A unique hollow fiber filter cartridge that allows repeated autoclaving without any deleterious breaks in sealing integrity between the potted fiber bundle and the filter module is disclosed. The unique filter cartridge braodly includes a casing that has at least one open end with an inner lip in the casing proximal to the open end; and a porous collar that has first and second peripheral edges, at least one of which is coupled to the casing along the inner ledge.