Matthew L Norris

Title: Matthew L. Norris and Automated Blood Collection

Introduction

Matthew L. Norris is an inventor based in Manville, New Jersey. His work includes a patented system designed to support the automated collection of blood samples into tubes stored at atmospheric pressure.

Latest Patents

Norris is associated with 1 patent, titled “Devices and Systems for Automated Collection of Blood into Tube Stored at Atmospheric Pressure.” The invention describes a blood collection tube with a chamber, vacuum port, and cap containing septa and conduits that direct fluid into the tube when vacuum is applied. The associated collection device uses a vacuum pump and reservoirs of concentrated blood additives. Together, the tube and device are designed to collect samples at low vacuum into tubes previously stored at atmospheric pressure, while helping reduce the risk of misidentification, mislabeling, or incorrect tube ordering.

Career Highlights

Norris is associated with P5 Designers, LLC. His patent focuses on a practical challenge in blood collection: enabling controlled sample collection while supporting accurate handling and identification.

Collaborations

The supplied information identifies Paul D. Carse and Cordelia A. Ogren as Norris’s coworkers. Their names are provided as professional associations, though specific roles in the patent are not stated.

Conclusion

Matthew L. Norris’s patented blood collection system combines specialized tubing and automated equipment to support low-vacuum sample collection and help reduce handling errors.