Kevin R Meyer

US Patent:

7648681, Jan 19, 2010

Filed:

Dec 1, 2004

Appl. No.:

11/001623

Inventors:

Kevin Jon Meyer - Cincinnati OH, US
Betty Jo Smith - Batavia OH, US

Assignee:

Meridian Bioscience, Inc. - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

B01L 3/00

US Classification:

422102, 422 58, 422104, 49146, 49162, 49177, 222557

Abstract:

A system for collecting, transporting and preparing a fecal specimen for examination includes a container, a closure selectively secured over an open end of the container, and a sample collection member coupled to the closure and extending into the container when the closure is secured thereto. In one embodiment, the closure includes a base and a cap that are hingedly coupled together. The cap is selectively moveable between a closed position that seals an aperture in the base, and an open position wherein the aperture is exposed to permit expelling contents of the container through the aperture. In another embodiment, the closure comprises a base having a spout and an aperture, and a cap coupled to the base for axial movement along the spout between open and closed positions. The system may further include a deodorant to mask or absorb odors.

US Patent:

20180339398, Nov 29, 2018

Filed:

May 26, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/606348

Inventors:

- Schenectady NY, US
Kevin William Meyer - Cincinnati OH, US

International Classification:

B24B 53/095
B24B 39/02
B24B 49/08
B24B 55/04

Abstract:

A burnishing tool and a method of additively manufacturing components of the burnishing tool are provided. The burnishing tool includes a burnishing element for burnishing a workpiece. The burnishing element is positioned between an upper nozzle and a lower nozzle which are additively manufactured to define a plurality of internal fluid passageways for receiving, distributing, and discharging a burnishing fluid to facilitate cooling and/or lubrication of the burnishing element and/or the workpiece.