Frank L Morris

US Patent:

20180120206, May 3, 2018

Filed:

Oct 30, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/798034

Inventors:

- San Antonio TX, US
Logan White - Garfield Heights OH, US
Matt Schmidt - Avon Lake OH, US
Andrew Enke - San Antonio TX, US
Frank Morris - Austin TX, US

Assignee:

Alliance Partners LLC - San Antonio TX

International Classification:

G01N 1/40
B01L 3/00

Abstract:

A biological fluids concentration device, including a tube-in-tube assembly, is disclosed. The tube-in-tube assembly receives biologic fluids and may then be placed in the bucket of a centrifuge and spun to separate out the components of the biological fluid by their various densities. For example, whole blood may be centrifuged in the tube-in-tube assembly for separating into plasma, red blood cell component, and a buffy coat. A piston slideably and sealingly engages an inner tube of the tube-in-tube assembly, the inner tube fitting within an outer tube. A lid is designed to engage the top of the outer tube, which lid has an opening therein for receipt of a plunger. The plunger is adapted to move up and down with respect to the lid and the tubes, so as to sealingly, in a down position, and unsealingly, in an open position, engage the top of the inner tube of the tube-in-tube assembly.

US Patent:

20180106706, Apr 19, 2018

Filed:

Oct 30, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/797976

Inventors:

- San Antonio TX, US
Logan White - Garfield Heights OH, US
Matt Schmidt - Avon Lake OH, US
Andrew Enke - San Antonio TX, US
Frank Morris - Austin TX, US

Assignee:

Alliance Partners LLC - San Antonio TX

International Classification:

G01N 1/40
B01L 3/00

Abstract:

A biological fluids concentration device, including a tube-in-tube assembly, is disclosed. The tube-in-tube assembly receives biologic fluids and may then be placed in the bucket of a centrifuge and spun to separate out the components of the biological fluid by their various densities. For example, whole blood may be centrifuged in the tube-in-tube assembly for separating into plasma, red blood cell component, and a buffy coat. A piston slideably and sealingly engages an inner tube of the tube-in-tube assembly, the inner tube fitting within an outer tube. A lid is designed to engage the top of the outer tube, which lid has an opening therein for receipt of a plunger. The plunger is adapted to move up and down with respect to the lid and the tubes, so as to sealingly, in a down position, and unsealingly, in an open position, engage the top of the inner tube of the tube-in-tube assembly.

US Patent:

20160129438, May 12, 2016

Filed:

Oct 26, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/922991

Inventors:

- SAN ANTONIO TX, US
LOGAN WHITE - GARFIELD HEIGHTS OH, US
MATT SCHMIDT - Avon Lake OH, US
FRANK MORRIS - AUSTIN TX, US
ANDREW ENKE - SAN ANTONIO TX, US

Assignee:

ALLIANCE PARTNERS, LLC - SAN ANTONIO TX

International Classification:

B01L 3/00

Abstract:

A biological fluid collection cup for use with a centrifuge bucket to separate a biological fluid into its component parts is disclosed. It includes an hourglass shape with a large upper and lower portion and a narrow middle portion. A piston is to slide into and slideably be received in the lower portion and a side port is provided for withdrawal of a fluid from the narrow portion.

US Patent:

20150004079, Jan 1, 2015

Filed:

Mar 26, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/226248

Inventors:

- San Antonio TX, US
Logan White - Garfield Heights OH, US
Max Schmidt - San Antonio TX, US
Andrew Enke - San Antonio TX, US
Frank Morris - Austin TX, US

Assignee:

Alliance Partners LLC - San Antonio TX

International Classification:

G01N 1/40

US Classification:

422533

Abstract:

A biological fluids concentration device, including a tube-in-tube assembly, is disclosed. The tube-in-tube assembly receives biologic fluids and may then be placed in the bucket of a centrifuge and spun to separate out the components of the biological fluid by their various densities. For example, whole blood may be centrifuged in the tube-in-tube assembly for separating into plasma, red blood cell component, and a buffy coat. A piston slideably and sealingly engages an inner tube of the tube-in-tube assembly, the inner tube fitting within an outer tube. A lid is designed to engage the top of the outer tube, which lid has an opening therein for receipt of a plunger. The plunger is adapted to move up and down with respect to the lid and the tubes, so as to sealingly, in a down position, and unsealingly, in an open position, engage the top of the inner tube of the tube-in-tube assembly.

US Patent:

20150004080, Jan 1, 2015

Filed:

Apr 1, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/242219

Inventors:

- San Antonio TX, US
Logan White - Garfield Heights OH, US
Max Schmidt - San Antonio TX, US
Frank Morris - Austin TX, US
Andrew Enke - San Antonio TX, US

Assignee:

Alliance Partners LLC - San Antonio TX

International Classification:

B01L 3/00

US Classification:

422548

Abstract:

A biological fluid collection cup for use with a centrifuge bucket to separate a biological fluid into its component parts is disclosed. It includes an hourglass shape with a large upper and lower portion and a narrow middle portion. A piston is to slide into and slideably be received in the lower portion and a side port is provided for withdrawal of a fluid from the narrow portion.