Patents Assigned to Gentra Systems, Inc.
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Patent number: 7387036Abstract: A vessel with retention features for the retention of pellets for use in laboratory processes, manufacturing, and producing packaged foods, chemicals, and medicines.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2004Date of Patent: June 17, 2008Assignee: Gentra Systems, Inc.Inventors: Darin O'Brien, Nate Morken, Alan Wirbisky
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Publication number: 20070043216Abstract: Reagents, methods and kits for the purification of RNA from biological materials are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2006Publication date: February 22, 2007Applicant: Gentra Systems, Inc.Inventors: Robert Bair, Ellen Heath, Heather Meehan, Kim Paulsen, John Wages
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Patent number: 7148343Abstract: Reagents, methods and kits for the purification of RNA from biological materials are provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2003Date of Patent: December 12, 2006Assignee: Gentra Systems, Inc.Inventors: Robert Jackson Bair, Jr., Ellen M. Heath, Heather Meehan, Kim Elayne Paulsen, John M. Wages, Jr.
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Patent number: 7115719Abstract: Reagents, methods and kits for denaturation of protein are provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2004Date of Patent: October 3, 2006Assignee: Gentra Systems, Inc.Inventor: Kim E. Paulsen
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Patent number: 7018587Abstract: A mixing and pouring apparatus for computer controlled processing of mixing and pouring operations includes a rotatable arm capable of holding vessels therein, the arm rotatable at programmable speeds and time lengths to perform automated moving and pouring processes. The present invention further provides a cap and vessel positioning system that securely locks a vessel in place and realigns the cap in essentially the identical position in relation to the vessel every time the vessel is capped. In one embodiment, both the cap and vessel have flanges that are aligned when the cap is properly secured to the vessel.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2001Date of Patent: March 28, 2006Assignee: Gentra Systems, Inc.Inventors: Ellen M. Heath, Ruth Shuman, Douglas J. Kluge, Glenn M. Campbell
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Patent number: 6878340Abstract: A mixing and pouring apparatus for computer controlled processing of mixing and pouring operations includes a rotatable arm capable of holding vessels therein, the arm rotatable at programmable speeds and time lengths to perform automated moving and pouring processes. The present invention further provides a cap and vessel positioning system that securely locks a vessel in place and realigns the cap in essentially the identical position in relation to the vessel every time the vessel is capped. In one embodiment, both the cap and vessel have flanges that are aligned when the cap is properly secured to the vessel.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2001Date of Patent: April 12, 2005Assignee: Gentra Systems, Inc.Inventors: Ellen M. Heath, Ruth Shuman, Douglas J. Kluge, Glenn M. Campbell
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Publication number: 20040092731Abstract: A mixing and pouring apparatus for computer controlled processing of mixing and pouring operations includes a rotatable arm capable of holding vessels therein, the arm rotatable at programmable speeds and time lengths to perform automated moving and pouring processes. The present invention further provides a cap and vessel positioning system that securely locks a vessel in place and realigns the cap in essentially the identical position in relation to the vessel every time the vessel is capped. In one embodiment, both the cap and vessel have flanges that are aligned when the cap is properly secured to the vessel.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2003Publication date: May 13, 2004Applicant: Gentra Systems, Inc.Inventors: Ellen M. Heath, Ruth Shuman, Douglas J. Kluge, Glenn M. Campbell
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Patent number: 6695759Abstract: A centrifuge bucket is provided. The centrifuge bucket has a bucket body and a holder plate mounted within the body. The holder plate has a plurality of holder openings therein to receive samples. The centrifuge bucket has a bottom support member having a plurality of support openings. Each of the support openings is precisely aligned with a respective holder opening. An alignment post mechanism is affixed to the bucket. The alignment post mechanism has a mechanism base disposed on the bottom support member and an alignment post attached to the mechanism base.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2002Date of Patent: February 24, 2004Assignee: Gentra Systems, Inc.Inventors: Glenn M. Campbell, Jr., Douglas J. Kluge, Glenn M. Campbell, Sr., Ellen M. Heath, Ruth Shuman
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Patent number: 6663553Abstract: A rotor locator and centrifuge body locator includes a pair of locator arms that close about the rotor shaft and an alignment pin to center the rotor shaft. A registration mechanism rotates the rotor shaft and the centrifuge body until it reaches a known home position. A method of consistently registering the centrifuge body includes centering a rotor shaft of the body along a known center line and aligning the body to a home position both before and after centrifugation.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2002Date of Patent: December 16, 2003Assignee: Gentra Systems, Inc.Inventors: Glenn M. Campbell, Jr., Douglas J. Kluge, Glenn M. Campbell, Sr., Ellen M. Heath, Ruth Shuman
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Patent number: 6659932Abstract: A rotor locator and centrifuge body locator includes a pair of locator arms that close about the rotor shaft and an alignment pin to center the rotor shaft. A registration mechanism rotates the rotor shaft and the centrifuge body until it reaches a known home position. A method of consistently registering the centrifuge body includes centering a rotor shaft of the body along a known center line and aligning the body to a home position both before and after centrifugation.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2002Date of Patent: December 9, 2003Assignee: Gentra Systems, Inc.Inventors: Glenn M. Campbell, Jr., Douglas J. Kluge, Glenn M. Campbell, Sr., Ellen M. Heath, Ruth Shuman
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Publication number: 20030050170Abstract: A rotor locator and centrifuge body locator includes a pair of locator arms that close about the rotor shaft and an alignment pin to center the rotor shaft. A registration mechanism rotates the rotor shaft and the centrifuge body until it reaches a known home position. A method of consistently registering the centrifuge body includes centering a rotor shaft of the body along a known center line and aligning the body to a home position both before and after centrifugation.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2002Publication date: March 13, 2003Applicant: Gentra Systems, Inc.Inventors: Glenn M. Campbell, Douglas J. Kluge, Glenn M. Campbell, Ellen M. Heath, Ruth Shuman
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Publication number: 20030040419Abstract: A rotor locator and centrifuge body locator includes a pair of locator arms that close about the rotor shaft and an alignment pin to center the rotor shaft. A registration mechanism rotates the rotor shaft and the centrifuge body until it reaches a known home position. A method of consistently registering the centrifuge body includes centering a rotor shaft of the body along a known center line and aligning the body to a home position both before and after centrifugation.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2002Publication date: February 27, 2003Applicant: Gentra Systems, Inc.Inventors: Glenn M. Campbell, Douglas J. Kluge, Glenn M. Campbell, Ellen M. Heath, Ruth Shuman
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Publication number: 20030040418Abstract: A rotor locator and centrifuge body locator includes a pair of locator arms that close about the rotor shaft and an alignment pin to center the rotor shaft. A registration mechanism rotates the rotor shaft and the centrifuge body until it reaches a known home position. A method of consistently registering the centrifuge body includes centering a rotor shaft of the body along a known center line and aligning the body to a home position both before and after centrifugation.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2002Publication date: February 27, 2003Applicant: Gentra Systems, Inc.Inventors: Glenn M. Campbell, Douglas J. Kluge, Glenn M. Campbell, Ellen M. Heath, Ruth Shuman
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Publication number: 20030036470Abstract: A rotor locator and centrifuge body locator includes a pair of locator arms that close about the rotor shaft and an aligmuent pin to center the rotor shaft. A registration mechanism rotates the rotor shaft and the centrifuge body until it reaches a known home position. A method of consistently registering the centrifuge body includes centering a rotor shaft of the body along a known center line and aligning the body to a home position both before and after centrifugation.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2002Publication date: February 20, 2003Applicant: Gentra Systems, Inc.Inventors: Glenn M. Campbell, Douglas J. Kluge, Glenn M. Campbell, Ellen M. Heath, Ruth Shuman
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Patent number: 6491615Abstract: A rotor locator and centrifuge body locator includes a pair of locator arms that close about the rotor shaft and an alignment pin to center the rotor shaft. A registration mechanism rotates the rotor shaft and the centrifuge body until it reaches a known home position. A method of consistently registering the centrifuge body includes centering a rotor shaft of the body along a known center line and aligning the body to a home position both before and after centrifugation. A centrifuge employs the rotor locator and operates using the method. The centrifuge may also include a bucket stop for maintaining proper orientation of centrifuge buckets during registration.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2000Date of Patent: December 10, 2002Assignee: Gentra Systems, Inc.Inventors: Glenn M. Campbell, Jr., Douglas J. Kluge, Glenn M. Campbell, Sr., Ellen M. Heath, Ruth Shuman
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Publication number: 20020073647Abstract: A mixing and pouring apparatus for computer controlled processing of mixing and pouring operations includes a rotatable arm capable of holding vessels therein, the arm rotatable at programmable speeds and time lengths to perform automated moving and pouring processes. The present invention further provides a cap and vessel positioning system that securely locks a vessel in place and realigns the cap in essentially the identical position in relation to the vessel every time the vessel is capped. In one embodiment, both the cap and vessel have flanges that are aligned when the cap is properly secured to the vessel.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2001Publication date: June 20, 2002Applicant: Gentra Systems, Inc.Inventors: Ellen M. Heath, Ruth Shuman, Douglas J. Kluge, Glenn M. Campbell
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Publication number: 20020048810Abstract: A mixing and pouring apparatus for computer controlled processing of mixing and pouring operations includes a rotatable arm capable of holding vessels therein, the arm rotatable at programmable speeds and time lengths to perform automated moving and pouring processes. The present invention further provides a cap and vessel positioning system that securely locks a vessel in place and realigns the cap in essentially the identical position in relation to the vessel every time the vessel is capped. In one embodiment, both the cap and vessel have flanges that are aligned when the cap is properly secured to the vessel.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2001Publication date: April 25, 2002Applicant: Gentra Systems, Inc.Inventors: Ellen M. Heath, Ruth Shuman, Douglas J. Kluge, Glenn M. Campbell
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Patent number: 5973137Abstract: The present invention describes an RNA isolation process which utilizes low pH reagents. In addition, the reagents are less hazardous and are more stable than those used in prior art methods. This rapid method may be used to obtain purified RNA from a variety of biological sources including human whole blood, plant and animal tissues, cultured cells, body fluids, yeast, and bacteria.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 1997Date of Patent: October 26, 1999Assignee: Gentra Systems, Inc.Inventor: Ellen M. Heath