Jesse L Miller

US Patent:

20130089923, Apr 11, 2013

Filed:

Jun 27, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/703149

Inventors:

Stephanie J. Moeller - Stillwater MN, US
Jesse D. Miller - Hudson WI, US
Neil Percy - St. Paul MN, US

Assignee:

3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY - ST. PAUL MN

International Classification:

C12M 1/00

US Classification:

4352891, 1062057

Abstract:

The disclosure includes: a coating composition, comprising a powdered cold-water-soluble gelling agent and surface-modified nanoparticles disposed in the powdered cold-water-soluble gelling agent; a coated film that includes a transparent film coated with the coating composition; and a device for growing microorganisms, including the coated film releasably attached to at least a portion of a body member that includes a self-supporting and water-proof substrate.

US Patent:

20130230876, Sep 5, 2013

Filed:

Oct 28, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/883620

Inventors:

Stephen B. Roscoe - Woodbury MN, US
Kurt J. Halverson - Lake Elmo MN, US
Jesse D. Miller - Hudson WI, US
Stephanie J. Moeller - Stillwater MN, US
Jason W. Bjork - Newport MN, US

Assignee:

3M Innovative Properties Company - St. Paul MN

International Classification:

G01N 21/64

US Classification:

435 19

Abstract:

Compositions that comprise water, a first indicator reagent that can be converted by a first biological activity to a first biological derivative, and a plurality of particles are provided. The first indicator reagent can comprise a fluorogenic enzyme substrate having a fluorophore selected from the group consisting of umbelliferone, 7-aminocoumarin, β-naphthylamine, β-naphthol, fluorescein, resorufin, 9H-(1,3-dichloro-9,9-dimethyl acridin-2-one), rhodamine 110, a derivative of any of the foregoing fluorophores, and a combination of any of the foregoing fluorophores. The particles are capable of receiving and retaining the first biological derivative from an aqueous liquid. The first biological derivative can be indicative of a microorganism. The compositions further can comprise a gelling agent. Methods of using the compositions to detect the presence or absence of a microorganism in a sample are also provided.

US Patent:

20130316393, Nov 28, 2013

Filed:

Dec 27, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/809214

Inventors:

Steven P. Swanson - Blaine MN, US
Jesse D. Miller - Hudson WI, US
Neil Percy - St. Paul MN, US
Jeffrey A. Lucas - Clinton CT, US
Kannan Seshadri - Woodbury MN, US
Jerald K. Rasmussen - Woodville WI, US
Douglas E. Weiss - Overland Park KS, US
James E. Aysta - Stillwater MN, US

Assignee:

3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY - ST. PAUL MN

International Classification:

C12Q 1/04

US Classification:

435 34, 210236, 4352871

Abstract:

A microbial detection article and methods of using the same, the article comprising: a base member comprising a self-supporting water impervious substrate with first and second generally opposed major surfaces; a filter assembly defining a filter assembly aperture therein, and having a composite filter body mounted across the filter assembly aperture; wherein the composite filter body comprises: a microporous membrane, and a water-absorbent layer in fluid communication with the microporous membrane; and a cover sheet.

US Patent:

20180243737, Aug 30, 2018

Filed:

Apr 25, 2018

Appl. No.:

15/962391

Inventors:

- St. Paul MN, US
Myungchan Kang - Woodbury MN, US
Evan D. Brutinel - Inver Grove Heights MN, US
Jesse D. Miller - Ann Arbor MI, US
Renee K. Cline - Blaine MN, US
Minghua Dai - Plymouth MN, US
Hsi-Chou Liu - Woodbury MN, US

International Classification:

B01L 3/00
G01N 33/53

Abstract:

Assay devices are provided including a receptacle having a sample entry port; a plunger disposed within the receptacle; at least one reagent; a membrane attached to a first surface of the plunger; a wick providing capillary force; and a detection zone. The membrane includes a target conjugate zone in which affinity components are disposed. Capture compounds are immobilized in a detection zone, which is located between the target conjugate zone and the wick. A method of detecting a target analyte is also provided, including providing the assay device; providing a sample suspected to contain a target analyte; adding the sample onto the device; allowing the sample to travel along the membrane until the sample reaches the detection zone; immobilizing the target analyte through reaction of the target analyte with the capture compounds; reacting the immobilized target analyte with a reagent to generate a detectable signal; and detecting the generated signal.

US Patent:

20170128935, May 11, 2017

Filed:

Jun 8, 2015

Appl. No.:

15/309505

Inventors:

- St. Paul MN, US
Myungchan Kang - Woodbury MN, US
Evan D. Brutinel - Inver Grove Heights MN, US
Jesse D. Miller - Ann Arbor MI, US
Renee K. Cline - Blaine MN, US
Minghua Dai - Plymouth MN, US
Hsi-Chou Liu - Woodbury MN, US

International Classification:

B01L 3/00
G01N 33/53

Abstract:

Assay devices are provided including a receptacle having a sample entry port; a plunger disposed within the receptacle; at least one reagent; a membrane attached to a first surface of the plunger; a wick providing capillary force; and a detection zone. The membrane includes a target conjugate zone in which affinity components are disposed. Capture compounds are immobilized in a detection zone, which is located between the target conjugate zone and the wick. A method of detecting a target analyte is also provided, including providing the assay device; providing a sample suspected to contain a target analyte; adding the sample onto the device; allowing the sample to travel along the membrane until the sample reaches the detection zone; immobilizing the target analyte through reaction of the target analyte with the capture compounds; reacting the immobilized target analyte with a reagent to generate a detectable signal; and detecting the generated signal.

US Patent:

20160340709, Nov 24, 2016

Filed:

Aug 2, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/226096

Inventors:

- SAINT PAUL MN, US
SHIH-HUNG CHOU - MAPLEWOOD MN, US
STEPHANIE J. MOELLER - STILLWATER MN, US
JESSE D. MILLER - HUDSON WI, US
KURT J. HALVERSON - LAKE ELMO MN, US
JASON W. BJORK - NEWPORT MN, US

Assignee:

3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY - SAINT PAUL MN

International Classification:

C12Q 1/04
C07H 17/075
C07D 409/04
C07D 311/16
C07D 405/04

Abstract:

Compounds are provided that are either fluorogenic or fluorophoric. Compositions and articles that include the compounds are also provided. Additionally, methods of detecting a microorganism using the compounds are provided. The compounds are fluorinated and can be used advantageously under acidic conditions.

US Patent:

20140186878, Jul 3, 2014

Filed:

Mar 5, 2012

Appl. No.:

14/008905

Inventors:

- St. Paul MN, US
Shih-Hung Chou - Maplewood MN, US
Stephanie J. Moeller - Stillwater MN, US
Jesse D. Miller - Hudson WI, US
Kurt J. Halverson - Lake Elmo MN, US
Jason W. Bjork - Newport MN, US

Assignee:

3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY - St. Paul MN

International Classification:

C12Q 1/04
C07H 17/075
C07D 409/04
C07D 311/16
C07D 405/04

US Classification:

435 34, 549287, 5483051, 549 60, 536 181, 4352887

Abstract:

Compounds are provided that are either fluorogenic or fluorophoric. Compositions and articles that include the compounds are also provided. Additionally, methods of detecting a microorganism using the compounds are provided. The compounds are fluorinated and can be used advantageously under acidic conditions.