Michael R Plumb

US Patent:

7298886, Nov 20, 2007

Filed:

Sep 5, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/656089

Inventors:

Michael R. Plumb - White Bear Lake MN, US
Christine A. Binsfeld - Woodbury MN, US
Doyle T. Potter - White Bear Lake MN, US

Assignee:

3M Innovative Properties Company - Saint Paul MN

International Classification:

G06K 9/00

US Classification:

382133, 382194

Abstract:

The invention is directed to counting techniques for counting biological agents on a biological growth plate or similar medium. In order to automate the counting of biological agents, a biological growth plate is inserted into a biological scanning unit. Upon insertion of the biological growth plate, the biological scanning unit generates an image of the plate. Then, the amount of biological agents that appear in the image, such as a number of bacteria colonies, can be counted or otherwise determined using image processing and analysis routines performed either by the scanning unit or an external computing device, such as a desktop computer, workstation or the like. A variety of counting rules are described herein that can be used to improve the accuracy of automated counts of biological agents on a biological growth plate.

US Patent:

7738689, Jun 15, 2010

Filed:

Sep 13, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/854786

Inventors:

Michael R. Plumb - White Bear Lake MN, US
Christine A. Binsfeld - Woodbury MN, US
Doyle T. Potter - White Bear Lake MN, US

Assignee:

3M Innovative Properties Company - St. Paul MN

International Classification:

G06K 9/00
G06K 9/34
G06K 9/66
H01R 33/00

US Classification:

382133, 382173, 382194, 435 39

Abstract:

The invention is directed to counting techniques for counting biological agents on a biological growth plate or similar medium. In order to automate the counting of biological agents, a biological growth plate is inserted into a biological scanning unit. Upon insertion of the biological growth plate, the biological scanning unit generates an image of the plate. Then, the amount of biological agents that appear in the image, such as a number of bacteria colonies, can be counted or otherwise determined using image processing and analysis routines performed either by the scanning unit or an external computing device, such as a desktop computer, workstation or the like. A variety of counting rules are described herein that can be used to improve the accuracy of automated counts of biological agents on a biological growth plate.

US Patent:

7957575, Jun 7, 2011

Filed:

Jun 8, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/795921

Inventors:

Michael R. Plumb - White Bear Lake MN, US
Christine A. Binsfeld - Woodbury MN, US
Doyle T. Potter - White Bear Lake MN, US

Assignee:

3M Innovative Properties Company - St. Paul MN

International Classification:

G06K 9/00
G06K 9/34
G06K 9/66
H01R 33/00

US Classification:

382133, 382173, 382194, 435 39

Abstract:

The invention is directed to counting techniques for counting biological agents on a biological growth plate or similar medium. In order to automate the counting of biological agents, a biological growth plate is inserted into a biological scanning unit. Upon insertion of the biological growth plate, the biological scanning unit generates an image of the plate. Then, the amount of biological agents that appear in the image, such as a number of bacteria colonies, can be counted or otherwise determined using image processing and analysis routines performed either by the scanning unit or an external computing device, such as a desktop computer, workstation or the like. A variety of counting rules are described herein that can be used to improve the accuracy of automated counts of biological agents on a biological growth plate.

US Patent:

8260026, Sep 4, 2012

Filed:

May 4, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/100321

Inventors:

Michael R. Plumb - White Bear Lake MN, US
Christine A. Binsfeld - Woodbury MN, US
Doyle T. Potter - White Bear Lake MN, US

Assignee:

3M Innovative Properties Company - St. Paul MN

International Classification:

G06K 9/00
G06K 9/34
G06K 9/66
H01R 33/00

US Classification:

382133, 382173, 382194, 435 39

Abstract:

The invention is directed to counting techniques for counting biological agents on a biological growth plate or similar medium. In order to automate the counting of biological agents, a biological growth plate is inserted into a biological scanning unit. Upon insertion of the biological growth plate, the biological scanning unit generates an image of the plate. Then, the amount of biological agents that appear in the image, such as a number of bacteria colonies, can be counted or otherwise determined using image processing and analysis routines performed either by the scanning unit or an external computing device, such as a desktop computer, workstation or the like. A variety of counting rules are described herein that can be used to improve the accuracy of automated counts of biological agents on a biological growth plate.

US Patent:

54196841, May 30, 1995

Filed:

Jun 14, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/076813

Inventors:

Kent R. Struble - Mahtomedi MN
Steven H. Stolle - Columbia Heights MN
Rodney J. Smith - Hastings MN
Michael R. Plumb - Shoreview MN
Paul G. Izen - Woodbury MN

Assignee:

Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company - St. Paul MN

International Classification:

F04B 4308

US Classification:

417 442

Abstract:

An infusion pump for regulating fluid flow through the flow path of an IV tubing set for intravenous administration to a patient. The pumping mechanism of the infusion pump comprises a reversible motor having a drive shaft with a wheel mounted thereon. A valve is provided which is adapted for reversibly closing the flow path through the IV tubing set, and a swing arm is provided. The swing arm has a wheel-engaging portion adapted for engaging the wheel, and an actuator portion operatively linked with the valve to actuate the valve. The arrangement is such that, when the motor is turning the drive shaft in a first direction, the swing arm is moved towards a first position where the actuator portion allows the valve to move to its open position to open the flow path. When the motor is reversed to turn the drive shaft in a second direction opposite the first direction, the swing arm is moved to a second position where the actuator portion moves the valve to its closed position to close the flow path. An infusion therapy system and a method of use of the infusion pump are also disclosed.

US Patent:

20220226161, Jul 21, 2022

Filed:

Jun 1, 2020

Appl. No.:

17/609925

Inventors:

- St. Paul MN, US
Thomas R.J. Corrigan - St. Paul MN, US
Dawn V. Muyres - Stillwater MN, US
Silvia G.B. Guttmann - St. Paul MN, US
Anne C.F. Gold - South St. Paul MN, US
Michael R. Plumb - White Bear Lake MN, US
Todd M. Fruchterman - West Lakeland MN, US
Alex S. Plasencia - Shoreview MN, US
Donald G. Peterson - Shoreview MN, US
Krystal J. Scheibel - Minneapolis MN, US
Zachary M. Ingram - Sioux City IA, US
Guido Hitschmann - Neuss, DE

International Classification:

A61F 13/02

Abstract:

Medical dressings including stiffening systems fixedly attached to backing layers are described herein along with methods of using the medical dressings. The stiffening system is fixedly secured to the backing to limit flexing and stretching of the backing layer. Typically, the medical dressing and stiffening system is applied over a medical device that is secured to skin. The stiffening system covers some of the medical device and also extends beyond the medical device. The stiffening system stabilizes the medical device over the skin.

US Patent:

20200139613, May 7, 2020

Filed:

Jan 9, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/738117

Inventors:

- St. Paul MN, US
Randy S. Bay - Woodbury MN, US
Raymond J. Kenney - Woodbury MN, US
Kurt J. Halverson - Lake Elmo MN, US
Brent R. Hansen - New Richmond WI, US
Michael R. Plumb - White Bear Lake MN, US

International Classification:

B29C 59/04
B29C 48/00
B29C 48/21
B29C 43/22

Abstract:

Film articles with dual-sided structures are ones in which both of the major surfaces of the film have a structured surface. The structured film articles have a first major surface and second major surface, where each surface has a plurality of spaced apart protrusions forming a repeating pattern. Each repeating pattern has a major axis, where the major axis is one of the major axes in the translational direction of the repeating pattern. The major axis of the repeating pattern on the second major surface forms an oblique angle with the major axis on the first major surface, where the angle is in the range of 10-90% of the angle of rotational symmetry of the repeating pattern. The structured film is a unitary substrate. The structured film articles are prepared by providing a flowable material composition having two major surfaces and simultaneously contacting the major surfaces with a first microstructuring tool, and a second microstructuring tool. Each microstructuring tool has a structured surface including a pattern of a plurality of depressions.

US Patent:

20190381281, Dec 19, 2019

Filed:

Aug 30, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/556581

Inventors:

- St. Paul MN, US
Donald G. Peterson - Shoreview MN, US
Michael D. Determan - Mahtomedi MN, US
Matthew H. Fryxell - Minnetonka MN, US
Joseph M. Hommes - St. Paul MN, US
Michael R. Plumb - White Bear Lake MN, US
Anila Prabhu - Woodbury MN, US

Assignee:

3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY - St. Paul MN

International Classification:

A61M 25/02
A61F 13/02

Abstract:

The disclosed medical dressing has a dressing body and a flap. The dressing body has a first major surface and opposite second major surface containing a skin-contact adhesive. The flap has a fixed end integrally connected to the dressing body and a movable free end. The second major surface of the flap comprises a securing adhesive for contact with the first major surface of the dressing body.