Patents by Inventor Chris Shumate

Chris Shumate 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).

  • Publication number: 20230350182
    Abstract: Microscope imaging and illumination systems and methods are included that may be used to image multiple specimens at different locations relative to a specimen fixture without the need for repositioning a source of illumination. In some cases, light patterns emitted from illumination screens may be repositioned and reconfigured electronically as needed with an illumination signal communicated to such illumination screens. Specialized microscope imaging techniques such as phase contrast microscopy may also be used with the systems and methods discussed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2023
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Inventors: Chris SHUMATE, Robert K. LEVIN, Eric WEINER
  • Patent number: 11740447
    Abstract: Microscope imaging and illumination systems and methods are included that may be used to image multiple specimens at different locations relative to a specimen fixture without the need for repositioning a source of illumination. In some cases, light patterns emitted from illumination screens may be repositioned and reconfigured electronically as needed with an illumination signal communicated to such illumination screens. Specialized microscope imaging techniques such as phase contrast microscopy may also be used with the systems and methods discussed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: ETALUMA, INC.
    Inventors: Chris Shumate, Robert K. Levin, Eric Weiner
  • Publication number: 20210141203
    Abstract: Microscope imaging and illumination systems and methods are included that may be used to image multiple specimens at different locations relative to a specimen fixture without the need for repositioning a source of illumination. In some cases, light patterns emitted from illumination screens may be repositioned and reconfigured electronically as needed with an illumination signal communicated to such illumination screens. Specialized microscope imaging techniques such as phase contrast microscopy may also be used with the systems and methods discussed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2019
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Inventors: Chris SHUMATE, Robert K. LEVIN, Eric WEINER
  • Patent number: 10920503
    Abstract: An improved centralizer is provided having a helical blade configuration with an improved geometry that reduces drag and friction forces as well as pressure build up as centralizers on strings are inserted into a borehole. An improved wrench adaptor is also presented that be customized to fit centralizers with varying designs by changing internal adapter rings and which is further configured to be easy to place over a centralizer and will lock in place relative to the centralizer blades when being rotated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: Unique Machine, LLC
    Inventors: Ronald Schlappy, Chris Shumate
  • Publication number: 20190301250
    Abstract: An improved centralizer is provided having a helical blade configuration with an improved geometry that reduces drag and friction forces as well as pressure build up as centralizers on strings are inserted into a borehole. An improved wrench adaptor is also presented that be customized to fit centralizers with varying designs by changing internal adapter rings and which is further configured to be easy to place over a centralizer and will lock in place relative to the centralizer blades when being rotated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2019
    Publication date: October 3, 2019
    Inventors: Ronald Schlappy, Chris Shumate
  • Publication number: 20170031149
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compact, inexpensive fluorescence microscope capable of high-resolution imaging with high light throughput suitable for use in both laboratory and field environments, and methods of use. A simple and inexpensive fluorescence microscope allows health care workers to perform various medical assays at the point of care instead of having to collect and transport biological samples to distant labs, and subsequently return the results to the patient. The microscope of the present invention is also useful for educational use and field use, and other uses as well.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2016
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Inventors: Robert Levin, Brian Rasnow, Mel Shelhlein, Chris Shumate, Walter D. Niles
  • Patent number: 9494783
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compact, inexpensive fluorescence microscope capable of high-resolution imaging with high light throughput suitable for use in both laboratory and field environments, and methods of use. A simple and inexpensive fluorescence microscope allows health care workers to perform various medical assays at the point of care instead of having to collect and transport biological samples to distant labs, and subsequently return the results to the patient. The microscope of the present invention is also useful for educational use and field use, and other uses as well.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: Etaluma Inc.
    Inventors: Robert K. Levin, Brian K. Rasnow, Mel Schehlein, Chris Shumate, Walter D. Niles
  • Publication number: 20120133756
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compact, inexpensive fluorescence microscope capable of high-resolution imaging with high light throughput suitable for use in both laboratory and field environments, and methods of use. A simple and inexpensive fluorescence microscope allows health care workers to perform various medical assays at the point of care instead of having to collect and transport biological samples to distant labs, and subsequently return the results to the patient. The microscope of the present invention is also useful for educational use and field use, and other uses as well.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2011
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Inventors: Robert Levin, Brian K. Rasnow, Mel Schehlein, Chris Shumate, Walter D. Niles