DR. JAMES B MCCORMICK, MD
Medical Practice in Chicago, IL

4167899, Sep 18, 1979

Aug 12, 1977

5/823955

James B. McCormick - Chicago IL

A47J 31057, A47J 3110, A47J 3130, A23F 108

99302R

A disposable unitary coffee maker is disclosed which includes similarly shaped top and bottom portions having cooperating annular flanges secured together in fluid-tight relation with a pump element interposed therebetween. The pump element encloses a coffee charge through which purified water from the bottom portion passes when heated. A fuse element prevents flow of water through the coffee charge until the water reaches a predetermined temperature at which time the heated water flows through the coffee charge into the top portion for pouring through a spout opening defined by a pull tab, a handle being provided to facilitate handling.

6413767, Jul 2, 2002

Aug 30, 1999

09/380232

Ilia Borisovitch Izvoztchikov - RU-194223 St. Petersburg, RU
James McCormick - Chicago IL 60625
Valery Abramovitch Khokhlov - RU-194201 St. Petersburg, RU

G01N 128

4352865, 4353071

The device for processing and infiltration of histological specimens according to the invention applied for comprises a rotating means consisting of a ring of containers for cassettes with histological specimens which is mounted on a horizontal rotation axis in the vertical plane. The inner diameter of the ring is 2-4 times the width of a cassette for histological specimens. The rotating means is located in a case, which is connected to tanks for processing and infiltration fluids and to a vacuum pump through branch pipes. The rotating means is connected to a means for rotating it at variable rate.

7771992, Aug 10, 2010

Nov 24, 2003

10/720330

James B. McCormick - Lincolnwood IL, US

Leica Biosystems Richmond, Inc. - Richmond IL

C12M 1/00, C12M 3/00, C12M 1/22, B65D 6/28

4353071, 4353054, 4353051, 4353052, 4353053, 2111262, 220 426, 220 427

The present invention is directed to an assembleable unit of cassettes for containing specimens for histological examination. The cassettes are each designed for stacking relation one to another by snap locking means which are preferably configured to provide an audible sound and “click” feeling when stacked. A cover is provided to complete a stack, thereby providing an integral unit for case management. The unit is so integrated that it can be handled and will not disengage the stacked cassettes in the usual handling process in the laboratory. It is also readily processed in a paraffin bath for preparing the contained specimens for microtomy. Thus, a stabilized unit is provided for multiple specimens from a single source and maintaining them in sequential order without individual handling.

5928934, Jul 27, 1999

Apr 14, 1998

9/060720

James B. McCormick - Lincolnwood IL

C12M 300

4352841

The present invention is directed to a cassette for use in the preparation of small specimens for histological examination. While the cassette of the present invention is particularly adapted for use with small specimens, it is equally suitable for use in the processing of large specimens. The cassette includes an open container having a bottom wall, two side walls, a front wall and a back wall. The bottom wall has a plurality of first apertures disposed in the wall for passage of fluid through the cassette in a direction orthogonal to the plane of the bottom wall. At least two of the other walls also have a plurality of second apertures for the passage of fluid through the cassette in a direction parallel to the plane of the bottom wall. Each of the back wall, side walls and front wall are disposed at an angle outwardly from the bottom wall. All of the apertures of the cassette bottom, top and inner side walls have a longest dimension no greater than about 0. 5 mm.

8080219, Dec 20, 2011

Apr 17, 2009

12/425570

James B. McCormick - Lincolnwood IL, US

Leica Biosystems Richmond, Inc. - Richmond IL

B01L 3/00

422503, 422500, 422513, 422560, 422 681

The present invention is directed to a card member for receiving a tissue specimen to be processed for histological examination including an absorbent portion for maintaining the tissue specimen in engageable contact with the card member, and a generally non-adhesive portion for allowing separation of the tissue specimen from the card member, where the card member provides the specimen with a known, consistent orientation throughout processing.

4264204, Apr 28, 1981

Dec 21, 1978

5/971796

James B. McCormick - Chicago IL

G01N 110

356246

A container for collecting and processing fluid specimens for analysis includes an elongated tubular member defining an opening. A collection plate is removably secured in sealing engagement around the periphery of the opening. The container is adapted for insertion into a centrifuge cup for centrifugation and deposition of sediment upon the collection plate.

5461953, Oct 31, 1995

Mar 25, 1994

8/217957

James B. McCormick - Lincolnwood IL

G01N 106

83 36

A method and apparatus for cutting tissue sections from an organic tissue specimen to generate multiple tissue ribbons having any desired section sequencing. A three-dimensional microtome which allows relative movement between the tissue specimen and the cutting blade in three dimensions is used to generate the tissue ribbons. Preferably, the three-dimensional microtome also includes an advanceable cutting blade capable of being conveniently advanced in the direction along its length to provide a fresh cutting edge to the cutting area of the microtome.

5156019, Oct 20, 1992

Nov 19, 1990

7/615493

James B. McCormick - Lincolnwood IL

F25C 502

62320

Disclosed is an apparatus for slicing tissue sections from a frozen specimen for microscopic analysis or the like without allowing tissue debris or dust to become airborne and thereby transport bacteria or viruses from one specimen to other specimens or to an operator. This is achieved by slicing the specimen while submersed in a subzero dielectric liquid and passing a conveyor, such as a statically charged web or film, adjacent the point of sectioning so that the tissue sections and associated tissue debris generated therewith are attracted to the web and adhere thereto. The conveyor transports the tissue sections, and associated debris adhering thereto, through a sterilizer and staining tanks whereafter the tissue is transferred to a slide for microscopic examination.