Patents Examined by Jill Warden
  • Patent number: 11768184
    Abstract: A reagent for use in the measurement of hemoglobins by liquid chromatography, the reagent comprising a nonionic surfactant selected from the group consisting of: (i) polyoxyethylene (10) decyl ether; (ii) polyoxyethylene (6) 2-ethylhexyl ether; (iii) polyoxyethylene (9) isodecyl ether; (iv) polyoxyethylene (10) nonyl ether; (v) polyoxyethylene (16) isostearyl ether; (vi) polyoxyethylene (20) behenyl ether; and (vii) polyoxyethylene (20) polyoxypropylene (6) decyltetradecyl ether.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: ARKRAY, Inc.
    Inventor: Mari Miyamoto
  • Patent number: 11761970
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described for preventing the release of metal particles from an autosampler that could otherwise be detected within a sample during sample analysis. In an example implementation, an autosampler systems includes, but is not limited to, a sample probe support structure; a z-axis support; an outer shuttle coupled with an outer surface of the z-axis support; and an inner shuttle linearly moveable within an interior volume of the z-axis support, the inner shuttle magnetically coupled with the outer shuttle to translate linear motion of the inner shuttle to the outer shuttle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Elemental Scientific, Inc.
    Inventors: Beau A. Marth, Tyler Yost
  • Patent number: 11752501
    Abstract: A silicone member used for a micro device and a micro device which achieve both electrification suppression and light transmittance are provided. The silicone member is used as a micro device and has a holding part for holding samples, or defines the holding part through the combination with a counterpart member. The silicone member includes a silicone material which has silicone and an ionic conductive agent, and the content of the ionic conductive agent is 0.01 part by mass or higher and 1 part by mass or lower with respect to 100 parts by mass of the silicone. The micro device includes the silicone member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: Sumitomo Riko Company Limited
    Inventors: Koji Morihara, Katsumi Okashita, Yasunori Nimura, Kazumi Yoshida
  • Patent number: 11754582
    Abstract: An automated analyzer that receives samples prepared for analysis in an automated pre-analytical module and a method of operation of such automated analyzer. The automated analyzer includes a shuttle transfer station that receives a shuttle carrier from the automated pre-analytical system. The shuttle transfer station has a clamping assembly for the shuttle. The clamping assembly has jaws that advance engagement members into contact with a bottom portion of sample containers disposed in the shuttle. The clamping assembly secures the sample containers in the shuttle when sample is aspirated from the sample containers. The automated analyzer also has a multichannel puncture tool that is adapted to be carried by a robotic gripper mechanism. The multichannel puncture tool has multiple puncture members that each defines a channel Each channel is in communication with a different trough in the consumable. A pipette can pass through the channel in the puncture tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: BECTON DICKINSON AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Michael T. VanSickler, Neil G. Terry, Brian Bell, Steven C. Rotundo, Stephen Robert LaChance, Alyssa Shedlosky
  • Patent number: 11752500
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a microfluidic device (100) includes depositing a bonding layer (106) on a surface of a second glass layer (104a) of a glass substrate having a first glass layer (102) and the second glass layer (104a) fused to the first glass layer (102), such that a masked region of the surface is covered by the bonding layer, and an exposed region of the surface is uncovered by the bonding layer; removing a portion of the second glass layer corresponding to the exposed region of the surface to form a flow channel (112) in the glass substrate; and bonding a cover (108) to the glass substrate with the bonding layer (106).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: CORNING INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Ye Fang, Jin Su Kim, Aize Li
  • Patent number: 11754558
    Abstract: Systems and methods for use in an in vitro diagnostics setting incorporating magnetic shielding to reduce exposure of any of samples, reactants, devices or people from exposure or prolonged exposure to magnetic or electromagnetic fields generated with the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Inventors: Kung-Le Chang, Manuel Lavin, Baris Yagci
  • Patent number: 11747262
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a flow cell carrier. The flow cell carrier may include a flow cell and a frame. The frame may include a pocket and a handle. The pocket may have at least one spring feature and at least one banking feature. The frame may be configured to retain the flow cell within the pocket such that a maximal surface area of the flow cell is exposed to an optical lens. Related methods and kits are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: Singular Genomics Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Sandor Kovacs, Anson Hsu, David Baranson, John Van Doorn, Eli N. Glezer
  • Patent number: 11747354
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method to re-identify a carrier on a laboratory transport system after a system failure. The carrier is associated with an identity and is configured to move over a transport plane of the laboratory transport system. The laboratory transport system comprises a monitoring system configured to monitor motion positions of the carrier on the transport plane when the laboratory transport system is activated. After a system failure, the identity dissociates from the carrier and the carrier keeps moving on the transport plane. After reactivation of the laboratory transport system, a predicted position of the identity is compared to an actual position of the carrier by a control unit of the laboratory transport system. The control unit assigns the identity to the carrier if the predicted position of the identity matches with the actual position of the carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.
    Inventor: Goran Savatic
  • Patent number: 11738347
    Abstract: A liquid handling system and method, e.g., for testing blood samples. The system comprises a cartridge, and a transfer device couplable to a liquid reservoir. The cartridge comprises compartments with an inlet, closed by a seal, and an outlet, closed by a gas-permeable liquid-tight filter. Keying portions define a relative position and orientation of the cartridge and the transfer device. Penetrating elements of the transfer device penetrate the seal of each compartment, the penetrating elements having lumina for fluidly connecting the reservoir and each compartment cavity of the cartridge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: INNATOSS LABORATORIES B.V.
    Inventors: Wolfram Julius Paul Peters, Michiel De Haan, Cornelia Maria De Jong, Freerk Van Oudheusden, Ingmar Christiaan Maurice, Marlies Van Dullemen, Antonius Franciscus Cornelia Maria Smetsers, Anja Garritsen
  • Patent number: 11731135
    Abstract: A specimen cap. The specimen cap allows material to be transferred out of a specimen cup without exposing the user (clinician, lab tech, phlebotomist) to the sample. The cap employs a double cap system with a secondary cap providing access to a needle holder that holds a needle assembly. The needle assembly has an upward extending needle, with an optional needle cover, and a downward extending draw or sample tube extending downward to reach the sample contained in the specimen cup.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Inventor: Marc Kopoian
  • Patent number: 11724261
    Abstract: A synthesizer system includes a vacuum block, a sealing plate coupled to the vacuum block, a synthesis plate having a plurality of wells, and an inflatable seal coupled to both the sealing plate and the synthesis plate and forming a seal between the sealing plate and the synthesis plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: INTEGRATED DNA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Robert West, Gregory Hodges, Justin Kline, Scott Steburg
  • Patent number: 11719714
    Abstract: The automatic analyzer includes: a liquid dispensing mechanism that performs suction of a liquid; a pressure sensor that measures a change of an internal pressure of a probe provided at the liquid dispensing mechanism; a determination section that determines whether the suction of the liquid by the probe is normal suction or air suction abnormality; an analysis section; a storage section that stores a cumulative number of times of air suction abnormality per liquid and an allowable cumulative number for the cumulative number of times of air suction abnormality; and a controller that exercises operation control over the liquid dispensing mechanism, the determination section, and the analysis section. The controller exercises control such that the cumulative number of times of air suction abnormality is updated and the updated cumulative number is stored in the storage section even if the air suction abnormality occurs non-consecutively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignees: HITACHI HIGH-TECH CORPORATION, ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Sayaka Sarwar, Masaharu Nishida, Yoko Inoue, Masafumi Shimada, Kenichi Yagi, Naohiko Fukaya, Andrew McCaughey
  • Patent number: 11717273
    Abstract: A kit for testing for a virus and interacting with a sensor are disclosed. For example, the kit can include a first container having a first media for conditioning, catalyst formation and rinsing of the sensor. The first media can comprise V mL of 1 M KOH. The kit can have a second container with a second media for negative control (baseline solution) for the sensor. The second media can comprise W ML of 0.01 M KOH. The kit can further include a third container having a third media for sample testing with the sensor. The third media can comprise X mL of 0.01 M KOH. The third container can receive Y mL of saliva to complete a Z mL total volume in the third container prior to sample testing. In some versions, a ratio V: W: X: Y: Z=1.0: 1.0: 0.9: 0.1: 1.0 can be used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: Texas Tech University System
    Inventor: Gerardine G. Botte
  • Patent number: 11714096
    Abstract: An automated carousel and system configured for translationally moving a plurality of biological production units in unison along a vertical frame while maintaining a precise alignment of each of the biological production units relative to gravity, and simultaneously providing independent dynamic adjustment of the axial orientation of each of the plurality of biological production units relative to gravity. The automated carousel may be adapted for use with a variety of biological production units supporting cell culture and/or tissue engineering systems in various clinical and laboratory settings and provides for ergonomic use thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: OCTANE BIOTECH INC.
    Inventors: Timothy Smith, Ian Grant, Guy Oram, Chase McRobie, Raelyn Daniels, Taylor Plant
  • Patent number: 11712697
    Abstract: A multi-well microtiter plate is provided designed for high-throughput screening of piercing-sucking arthropods,such as insects exposed to various compounds. The microtiter plates comprise a base comprising a plurality of sample wells, a covering made from pierceable material, a housing unit comprising a plurality of housing wells providing a predetermined fit in the plurality of sample wells, and an air-penetrable seal. Methods for containing, screening, and/or imaging piercing-sucking pests andarthropods utilizing the multi-chambered microtiter plates are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: BASF Agricultural Solutions Seed US LLC
    Inventors: Marion Ellis Driver, Justin Jeong Dailey
  • Patent number: 11709173
    Abstract: Disclosed are high-throughput vessel supply systems and methods of supplying sample vessels, such as samples stored in test tubes. A system for supplying a plurality of individual vessels that each contains a sample is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings
    Inventors: David Wilson, Jay Krajewski, Kevin Meyer
  • Patent number: 11709171
    Abstract: A laboratory system for a laboratory automation system is presented. The laboratory system comprises a sample container carrier. The sample container carrier is configured to carry a laboratory sample container and comprises a removal detector. The removal detector is configured to interact with the laboratory sample container to detect a removal of the carried laboratory sample container from the sample container carrier. Furthermore, the laboratory system is configured to determine based on the detected removal that a before valid logic assignment of the sample container carrier to the carried laboratory sample container is invalid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Martin Kopp, Oliver Gutmann, Norbert Schmitt
  • Patent number: 11709174
    Abstract: Disclosed are high-throughput vessel sorting systems and methods of sorting sample vessels, such as samples stored in test tubes. A system for sorting a plurality of individual vessels that each contains a sample is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings
    Inventors: David Wilson, Jay Krajewski, Kevin Meyer
  • Patent number: 11703518
    Abstract: A sample analysis system is available that can include a remote sampling system, at least one analyzer, and a controller. The remote sampling system can include a plurality of sample sources for providing a corresponding sample therefrom; and a plurality of sample collection devices selectively coupled to any of the plurality of sample sources for receiving at least one of the samples therefrom. The at least one analyzer can be coupled to the plurality of the sample collection devices for receiving at least one of the samples therefrom. The controller can be coupled with the remote sampling system and the at least one analyzer, the controller configured to control which of the sample sources is actively coupled to a given sample collection device at a given time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: Elemental Scientific, Inc.
    Inventors: Tyler Yost, Jonathan Hein, Jae Seok Lee, Dong Cherl Park
  • Patent number: 11686741
    Abstract: The object of the invention is to realize an automatic analyzer capable of suppressing an increase in cost without greatly changing the configuration even when the configuration of an inspection system is changed, and reducing burden of an operator. A pin to be fitted into a hole formed in a specimen container conveying unit is formed on a specimen container conveying unit mounting surface at a position below a specimen suction position, and it is possible to make relative positions between components of a specimen dispensing unit and the specimen container conveying unit at the time of a specimen dispensing operation, as well as driving conditions when moving each axis of the specimen dispensing unit identical even when the types of the specimen container conveying unit are different, and it is possible to ensure stability of the same specimen dispensing operation before and after changing the specimen container conveying unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: Hitachi High-Tech Corporation
    Inventors: Takenori Okusa, Susumu Sakairi