Patents by Inventor Franck Velghe

Franck Velghe 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).

  • Capillary filler
    Patent number: 7235215
    Abstract: A capillary filling system automatically plucks capillaries from a capillary roll, and transports them to a filling station where the capillaries are filled with compounds. The filled capillaries are then fixed on a template where they are then ready to be used for experimentation. A method of filling the capillaries is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2007
    Assignee: Tibotec BVBA
    Inventors: Franck Velghe, Werner René Irène De Beukeleer, Ignace Maria S. M. Van De Maele
  • Capillary filler
    Publication number: 20030180189
    Abstract: A capillary filling system automatically plucks capillaries from a capillary roll, and transports them to a filling station where the capillaries are filled with compounds. The filled capillaries are then fixed on a template where they are then ready to be used for experimentation. A method of filling the capillaries is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2003
    Publication date: September 25, 2003
    Inventors: Franck Velghe, Werner Rene Irene De Beukeleer, Ignace Maria S.M. Van De Maele
  • Device and related method for dispensing small volumes of liquid
    Publication number: 20030118484
    Abstract: A device and related method for dispensing liquid. The device includes a housing configured to contain a plurality of liquid dispensing members containing a liquid and configured to contain a receiving member in a receiving position to receive the liquid from the plurality of liquid dispensing members. The housing defines a first pressure chamber and a second pressure chamber. The first pressure chamber is capable of being sealed relative to the second pressure chamber. The device also includes a differential pressure generator operably connected to one of the first and second pressure chambers. The generator is capable of generating a pressure differential between the first and second pressure chambers to cause the plurality of liquid dispensing members to dispense liquid to the receiving member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2003
    Publication date: June 26, 2003
    Inventors: Franck Velghe, Werner De Beukeleer, Chris Roelant, Rudi Pauwels
  • Device and related method for dispensing small volumes of liquid
    Patent number: 6544480
    Abstract: A device and related method for dispensing liquid. The device includes a housing configured to contain a plurality of liquid dispensing members containing a liquid and configured to contain a receiving member in a receiving position to receive the liquid from the plurality of liquid dispensing members. The housing defines a first pressure chamber and a second pressure chamber. The first pressure chamber is capable of being sealed relative to the second pressure chamber. The device also includes a differential pressure generator operably connected to one of the first and second pressure chambers. The generator is capable of generating a pressure differential between the first and second pressure chambers to cause the plurality of liquid dispensing members to dispense liquid onto the receiving member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2003
    Assignee: Tibotec BVBA
    Inventors: Franck Velghe, Werner De Beukeleer, Chris Roelant, Rudi Pauwels