William F Mccoy

Title: William F. McCoy: Waterborne Pathogen Detection and Environmental Microbiology

Introduction

William F. McCoy is an inventor associated with Reno, Nevada. His work includes methods for detecting waterborne pathogens and identifying microorganisms using growth media. He is credited with 3 patents.

Latest Patents

Viability Detection and Quantification Assay of Waterborne Pathogens by Enrichment. This method assesses whether targeted pathogens in a water sample are viable. It enriches part of the sample in broth, compares DNA extracts taken before and after incubation using real-time PCR cycle threshold values, and uses the change in those values as an indicator of viability. Serial dilution can also provide an order-of-magnitude estimate of pathogen concentration. The approach is designed to detect viable but nonculturable cells as well.

Detection of Mycobacterium on Growth Media. This method uses selective growth media to detect mycobacteria in an environmental sample. The sample may be treated with a compound containing sodium dodecyl sulfate and glycine hydrochloride before plating. The agar medium can contain more than 0.5 μg/ml of crystal violet, helping distinguish colonies by their appearance.

Career Highlights

McCoy’s listed company affiliations include Phigenics, LLC and William F. McCoy. The patent methods described above reflect an emphasis on environmental testing and pathogen detection.

Collaborations

His listed coworkers include Leah Wickenberg and Katherine Fisher.

Conclusion

William F. McCoy’s inventions address practical approaches to detecting viable waterborne pathogens and identifying mycobacteria, contributing to methods for environmental microbiological analysis.