Frank C Rumore

US Patent:

D472324, Mar 25, 2003

Filed:

Apr 5, 2002

Appl. No.:

29/158658

Inventors:

Frank C. Rumore - Lebanon NJ
Charles Balas, Jr. - Madison CT

Assignee:

Charles River Laboratories, Inc. - Wilmington MA

International Classification:

2402

US Classification:

D24224, D24216

US Patent:

7329538, Feb 12, 2008

Filed:

Mar 17, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/803177

Inventors:

Norman R. Wainwright - Falmouth MA, US
Foster T. Jordan - Chapin SC, US
Frank C. Rumore - Lebanon NJ, US
Charles Balas, Jr. - Madison CT, US

Assignee:

Charles River Laboratories, Inc. - Wilmington MA

International Classification:

C12M 1/34
C12M 3/00
C12Q 1/37

US Classification:

4352887, 435 23, 4352883, 4352884, 4352879

Abstract:

The invention provides methods and compositions for the detection and/or quantification of a microbial contaminant, for example, a bacterial endotoxin or a glucan, in a sample. In particular, the invention provides a test cartridge useful in the practice of hemocyte lysate-based assays for the detection and/or quantification of a microbial contaminant in a sample. In addition, the invention provides methods of making and using such cartridges. In addition, the invention provides a rapid, sensitive, multi-step kinetic hemocyte lysate-based assay for the detection and/or quantification of a microbial contaminant in a sample. In addition, the invention provides a glucan-specific lysate that can be used in a variety of assay formats, including, for example, a test cartridge, optionally configured to perform a kinetic assay.

US Patent:

20080020422, Jan 24, 2008

Filed:

Aug 1, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/832261

Inventors:

Norman Wainwright - Falmouth MA, US
Foster Jordan - Chapin SC, US
Frank Rumore - Lebanon NJ, US
Charles Balas - Madison CT, US

International Classification:

C12Q 1/04

US Classification:

435034000

Abstract:

The invention provides methods and compositions for the detection and/or quantification of a microbial contaminant, for example, a bacterial endotoxin or a glucan, in a sample. In particular, the invention provides a test cartridge useful in the practice of hemocyte lysate-based assays for the detection and/or quantification of a microbial contaminant in a sample. In addition, the invention provides methods of making and using such cartridges. In addition, the invention provides a rapid, sensitive, multi-step kinetic hemocyte lysate-based assay for the detection and/or quantification of a microbial contaminant in a sample. In addition, the invention provides a glucan-specific lysate that can be used in a variety of assay formats, including, for example, a test cartridge, optionally configured to perform a kinetic assay.

US Patent:

20100047851, Feb 25, 2010

Filed:

Apr 9, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/784778

Inventors:

Norman R. Wainwright - Falmouth MA, US
Foster T. Jordan - Chapin SC, US
Frank C. Rumore - Lebanon NJ, US
Charles Balas, JR. - Madison CT, US

International Classification:

C12Q 1/04

US Classification:

435 34

Abstract:

The invention provides methods and compositions for the detection and/or quantification of a microbial contaminant, for example, a bacterial endotoxin or a glucan, in a sample. In particular, the invention provides a test cartridge useful in the practice of hemocyte lysate-based assays for the detection and/or quantification of a microbial contaminant in a sample. In addition, the invention provides methods of making and using such cartridges. In addition, the invention provides a rapid, sensitive, multi-step kinetic hemocyte lysate-based assay for the detection and/or quantification of a microbial contaminant in a sample. In addition, the invention provides a glucan-specific lysate that can be used in a variety of assay formats, including, for example, a test cartridge, optionally configured to perform a kinetic assay.

US Patent:

53199863, Jun 14, 1994

Filed:

Jul 15, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/092280

Inventors:

Harvey F. Padden - Pompton Lakes NJ
Frank C. Rumore - Mahwah NJ

Assignee:

Computer Control Corporation - Pompton Plains NJ

International Classification:

G01N 3502
B01L 314

US Classification:

7386321

Abstract:

A tube magazine for a sampling system has a plurality of sampler tube receiving spaces for receiving sampler tubes. The sampler tubes can be separated from the system as a unit, and transported to another location for analysis. A first part of the system includes a plurality of introducing devices disposed for introducing gaseous fluid into corresponding ones of the sampler tubes; and a second part which forms with the sampler tubes a replaceable magazine which is readily removable from the first part, whereby the corresponding introducing devices and receiving spaces are simultaneously brought into fluid communication when the first and second parts are connected together. Advantageously, each of the sampler tube receiving spaces has a central, elongated axis, the axes of the sampler tube receiving spaces being parallel to each other; a trap tube receiving space for receiving a trap tube, the trap tube receiving space being surrounded by the sampler tube receiving spaces, the trap tube receiving space having an elongated, central axis which is parallel to the axes of the sampler tube receiving spaces; and a common end space for providing fluid communication between the trap tube receiving space and each of the sampler tube receiving spaces. A selector valve system can be provided for selectively introducing fluid into the sampler tube receiving spaces.

US Patent:

54409250, Aug 15, 1995

Filed:

Sep 10, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/119808

Inventors:

Harvey F. Padden - Pompton Lakes NJ
Frank C. Rumore - Mahwah NJ
Scott R. Calvert - Hewitt NJ

Assignee:

Computer Control Corporation - Pompton Plains NJ

International Classification:

G01F 100

US Classification:

73253

Abstract:

The invention relates to a high accuracy flowmeter for testing and calibrating flowmeters and the like, and more particularly to a positive displacement flowmeter which may include a cylinder (12), a piston (10) within the cylinder (12) which makes a clearance seal with the inside of the cylinder, an encoder (40) associated with the piston, and a control valve (V) for controlling the supply of a fluid flow (A1) to be measured. More generally, the flowmeter includes a channel for receiving a fluid flow so as to move the piston (10) within its enclosure (12); and a device (36, 38, 40) for detecting movement of the piston and generating electrical signals representative of the fluid flow to be measured. The movement of the piston is detected as a function of a known volume of the enclosure traversed by the piston, and a measured variable elapsed time over which the piston traverses the volume. Preferably, the flowmeter system includes a damping device (FIGS.

US Patent:

54561078, Oct 10, 1995

Filed:

Apr 18, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/229385

Inventors:

Harvey F. Padden - Pompton Lakes NJ
Frank C. Rumore - Mahwah NJ
Scott R. Calvert - Hewitt NJ

Assignee:

Computer Control Corp. - Pompton Plains NJ

International Classification:

G01M 1900

US Classification:

73239

Abstract:

A high accuracy flowmeter for testing and calibrating flowmeters and the like, and more particularly a positive displacement flowmeter which may include a cylinder (12), a piston (10) within the cylinder (12) which makes a clearance seal with the inside of the cylinder, an encoder (40) associated with the piston, and a control valve (V) for controlling the supply of a fluid flow (A1) to be measured. The flowmeter may have an arrangement for receiving differently-sized interchangeable modules for measurement of different flow rate ranges, each module having for example a compatible piston and cylinder of a predetermined size. The flowmeter includes a channel for receiving a fluid flow so as to move the piston (10) within its cylinder (12); and a device (36, 38) including the encoder (40) for detecting movement of the piston and generating electrical signals representative of the fluid flow to be measured. The movement of the piston is detected as a function of a known volume of the enclosure traversed by the piston, and a measured variable elapsed time over which the piston traverses the volume. Preferably, the flowmeter system includes a damping device (FIGS.

US Patent:

20200400907, Dec 24, 2020

Filed:

Sep 2, 2020

Appl. No.:

17/010012

Inventors:

- Somerset NJ, US
Haiguang Lu - Los Altos CA, US
Alla Shtabnaya - Hillsborough NJ, US
Frank Rumore - Flemington NJ, US
Patrick Anderson - Woodstock MD, US

Assignee:

Go!Foton Holdings, Inc. - Somerset NJ

International Classification:

G02B 6/44
G02B 6/38
H04Q 1/02
H04Q 1/06

Abstract:

A communication system may include a first chassis having first and second side walls and adapted to slidably receive therein a plurality of cassettes. A first cable hanger assembly may have a first side edge hingedly coupled to the first side wall of the first chassis, the first cable hanger assembly including a plurality of first hangers adapted to support cables thereon. An axis of rotation of the first cable hanger assembly may be substantially orthogonal to a direction in which the plurality of cassettes are slideable. The cable hanger assembly may be rotatable from a first position to a second position so that during rotation from the first position to the second position, the plurality of first hangers move toward front faces of the plurality of cassettes.