Martin G Gould

US Patent:

7090803, Aug 15, 2006

Filed:

Oct 28, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/695145

Inventors:

Martin Gould - Mullica Hill NJ, US
Yli Remo Vallejo - Newark DE, US
Robert Bernstine - Chesapeake City MD, US

Assignee:

American Bio Medica Corporation - Kinderhook NY

International Classification:

G01N 22/00

US Classification:

422 58, 422 50, 422 55, 422 56, 422 681, 436518, 436529, 436530, 436164, 436166, 436165, 435 71, 435174, 4352831, 4352872

Abstract:

A lateral flow immunoassay test device that includes a housing with an elongated slot for holding a test sample collector; an elongated holder member for securing at least one immunoassay test strip therein; a first chamber for storing a first, pre-treatment reagent; and a second chamber for storing a second reagent. The pre-treatment reagent is contained within a rupturable enclosure. A piercing member is located within the housing that is used to rupture the enclosure in order to release the pre-treatment reagent so that the sample and pre-treatment reagent form a mixture. The second reagent may then be introduced to the mixture which is allowed to react with the second reagent for a period of time. The mixture and second reagent combination is then contacted with the immunoassay test strip.

US Patent:

7507374, Mar 24, 2009

Filed:

Oct 19, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/252599

Inventors:

Martin Gould - Mullica Hill NJ, US
Robert Bernstine - Chesapeake City MD, US

Assignee:

American Bio Medica Corp. - Kinderhook NY

International Classification:

G01L 33/497
B01L 11/00

US Classification:

422 58, 422 99

Abstract:

In a lateral test flow immunoassay device, a saliva sample and a buffer solution are delivered into a mixing chamber to mix with a second reagent. The resulting test mixture is allowed to incubate for a pre-determined period of time and then selectively delivered to a test strip.

US Patent:

7695953, Apr 13, 2010

Filed:

Jan 9, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/621261

Inventors:

Martin Gould - Mullica Hill NJ, US
Robert Smalley - Woodbury NJ, US
Robert Bernstine - Chesapeake City MD, US
Jackie Gale - Hants, GB
John Donovan - Logan Township NJ, US

Assignee:

American Bio Medica Corporation - Kinderhook NY

International Classification:

G01N 33/533

US Classification:

4352872, 435 71, 4352879, 436514, 436518, 436165, 436174, 422 58, 422 61, 422102

Abstract:

An extraction method and apparatus is provided for obtaining quick, safe and highly sensitive testing of any of a variety of body fluids including saliva, blood, urine or other fluids for drugs of abuse or other analytes. The apparatus includes a latchable extraction wand for obtaining body fluid samples from a subject which is adapted to maximize the portion of the body fluid sample that will go into a graduated bottle containing a buffer solution, and a testing device wherein the sample will be received and into which test strips can be inserted to determine levels of drugs of abuse or other analyte in the sample. In one of the methods of the invention, energy is imparted to the sample and buffer solution, such as by shaking, and this facilitates the reduction of sample viscosity, such as by promoting the breakdown of mucins when the sample is saliva.

US Patent:

7713475, May 11, 2010

Filed:

Aug 14, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/503221

Inventors:

Martin Gould - Mullica Hill NJ, US
Yli Remo Vallejo - Newark DE, US
Robert Bernstine - Chesapeake City MD, US

Assignee:

American Bio Medica Corporation - Kinderhook NY

International Classification:

G01N 21/00
G01N 31/22

US Classification:

422 58, 422 50, 422 55, 422 56, 422 681, 436518, 436529, 436530, 436164, 436166, 436165, 436 71, 436174, 4362831, 4362872

Abstract:

A lateral flow immunoassay test device is provided that includes a housing with an elongated slot for holding a test sample collector; an elongated holder member for securing at least one immunoassay test strip therein; a first chamber for storing a first, pre-treatment reagent; and a second chamber for storing a second reagent. Methods of conducting lateral flow immunoassays are also provided. The device and methods of conducting lateral flow immunoassays as provided herein are advantageous in that they allow pre-treatment and pre-incubation of the test sample so that the sample flows onto the test strip more easily and provide for increases in the sensitivity of the assay.

US Patent:

8287809, Oct 16, 2012

Filed:

Jun 11, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/760977

Inventors:

Martin Gould - Mullica Hill NJ, US
Robert Smalley - Mantua NJ, US
Robert Bernstine - Chesapeake City MD, US

Assignee:

American Bio Medica Corporation - Kinderhook NY

International Classification:

G01N 15/06

US Classification:

422 681

Abstract:

A method and device are provided for stimulating and increasing the production of saliva during immunoassay tests for drugs or other analytes wherein a scent or odor capable of stimulating saliva production is incorporated into a device for obtaining an oral sample from a test subject. The scent or odor may be impregnated into the oral sample collection device or may be part of an attachment to such a device, and the scent or odor is disposed in such a manner so as to maximize the exposure of the scent to the test subject and thus stimulate the production of saliva. The method and device of the invention are advantageous because the increased production of saliva will facilitate the testing of an oral sample for drugs or other analytes and will increase the likelihood of obtaining a complete and accurate result.

US Patent:

8376982, Feb 19, 2013

Filed:

Mar 16, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/725175

Inventors:

Martin Gould - Mullica Hill NJ, US
Robert Smalley - Woodbury NJ, US
Robert Bernstine - Chesapeake City MD, US
Jackie Gale - Basingstoke, GB
John Donovan - Logan Township NJ, US

Assignee:

American Bio Medica Corporation - Kinderhook NY

International Classification:

A61B 5/00

US Classification:

604 9, 600573, 600206, 73864, 604 1

Abstract:

An extraction method and apparatus is provided for obtaining quick, safe and highly sensitive testing of a variety of body fluids including saliva, blood, urine or other fluids for drugs of abuse or other analytes. The apparatus includes a latchable extraction wand for obtaining body fluid samples from a subject which is adapted to maximize the portion of the body fluid sample that will go into a graduated bottle containing a buffer solution, and a testing device wherein the sample will be received and into which test strips can be inserted to determine levels of drugs of abuse or other analyte in the sample. In one of the methods of the invention, energy is imparted to the sample and buffer solution, such as by shaking, and this facilitates reduction of sample viscosity, such as by promoting the breakdown of mucins when the sample is saliva.

US Patent:

20060292034, Dec 28, 2006

Filed:

Jun 28, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/167227

Inventors:

Martin Gould - Mullica Hill NJ, US
Yli Vallejo - Newark DE, US
Robert Bernstine - Chesapeake City MD, US

International Classification:

G01N 31/22

US Classification:

422058000, 422061000

Abstract:

In this testing device, a saliva sample and a buffer solution are delivered from separate chambers into a mixing chamber to mix with a second reagent. The resulting test mixture is allowed to incubate for a pre-determined period of time and then selectively delivered to a test strip

US Patent:

20060292036, Dec 28, 2006

Filed:

May 31, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/443050

Inventors:

Martin Gould - Mullica Hill NJ, US
Robert Bernstine - Chesapeake City MD, US
Robert Smalley - Woodbury NJ, US
Jacqueline Gale - Kempshott, GB

International Classification:

G01N 31/22

US Classification:

422058000

Abstract:

A saliva sample testing device has a base housing upon which is mounted an upper housing. The base housing has a drawer structure in which are formed reaction wells for receiving fluid specimens. The drawer may be slidable or pivotable out of this base housing to provide access to the reaction wells. In a modification the reaction wells are formed in the top surface of the base housing and the upper housing is tiltable upon or detached from the base housing to provide access to the reaction wells.

Author:

Martin Gould

ISBN #:

0595368263