Patents by Inventor Charles S. Kraihanzel

Charles S. Kraihanzel 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).

  • Reagent cartridge
    Patent number: 9519000
    Abstract: Systems and methods for processing and analyzing samples are disclosed. The system may process samples, such as biological fluids, using assay cartridges which can be processed at different processing locations. In some cases, the system can be used for PCR processing. The different processing locations may include a preparation location where samples can be prepared and an analysis location where samples can be analyzed. To assist with the preparation of samples, the system may also include a number of processing stations which may include processing lanes. During the analysis of samples, in some cases, thermal cycler modules and an appropriate optical detection system can be used to detect the presence or absence of certain nucleic acid sequences in the samples. The system can be used to accurately and rapidly process samples.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Assignee: Beckman Coulter, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian D. Wilson, Alan N. Johnson, Charles S. Kraihanzel, Joshua D. Wiltsie
  • System and method including analytical units
    Patent number: 8840848
    Abstract: Systems and methods for processing and analyzing samples are disclosed. The system may process samples, such as biological fluids, using assay cartridges which can be processed at different processing locations. In some cases, the system can be used for PCR processing. The different processing locations may include a preparation location where samples can be prepared and an analysis location where samples can be analyzed. To assist with the preparation of samples, the system may also include a number of processing stations which may include processing lanes. During the analysis of samples, in some cases, thermal cycler modules and an appropriate optical detection system can be used to detect the presence or absence of certain nucleic acid sequences in the samples. The system can be used to accurately and rapidly process samples.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: Beckman Coulter, Inc.
    Inventor: Charles S. Kraihanzel
  • Reagent pack
    Patent number: D672881
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: Beckman Coulter, Inc.
    Inventor: Charles S. Kraihanzel