Patents by Inventor Andrew J. Violette

Andrew J. Violette has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Methods for aligning a light source of an instrument, and related instruments
    Patent number: 11605533
    Abstract: Methods for an instrument including a light source of are provided. A method for an instrument including a light source includes providing light from the light source to a target location in a process chamber. The method includes receiving the light at a sensor. The method includes determining, using data from the sensor, a first position of the light at the target location. Moreover, the method includes determining whether to adjust the light to a second position at the target location. Related instruments are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignee: bioMerieux, Inc.
    Inventors: Ian MacGregor, Scott Collins, Jo-ann Loh, Spencer Lovette, Andrew J. Violette, James VanGordon, Jared Bullock