Patents by Inventor Garrick Maurer

Garrick Maurer 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).

  • Patent number: 9285382
    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: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: Beckman Coulter, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian D. Wilson, Matthew S. Davis, Matthew D. Erickson, Alan N. Johnson, Garrick A. Maurer, Daniel R. Schmidt, Joshua D. Wiltsie
  • Patent number: 9274132
    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: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: Beckman Coulter, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian D. Wilson, David L. Anderson, Matthew S. Davis, Matthew D. Erickson, Alan N. Johnson, Garrick A. Maurer, Michael J. Rosen, Mark F. Sauerburger, Daniel R. Schmidt, Joshua D. Wiltsie
  • Publication number: 20150337400
    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: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2015
    Publication date: November 26, 2015
    Inventors: Brian D. Wilson, Matthew S. Davis, Alan N. Johnson, Garrick A. Maurer
  • Patent number: 9140715
    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 22, 2015
    Assignee: Beckman Coulter, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian D. Wilson, Matthew S. Davis, Alan N. Johnson, Garrick A. Maurer
  • Publication number: 20150217291
    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: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2015
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: Brian D. Wilson, Sami D. ALARURI, Matthew S. DAVIS, Matthew D. ERICKSON, Alan N. JOHNSON, Garrick A. MAURER, Mark F. SAUERBURGER, Daniel R. SCHMIDT, Joshua D. WILTSIE, Thomas M. STACHELEK, David L. YANG
  • Patent number: 9046455
    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: June 2, 2015
    Assignee: Beckman Coulter, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian D. Wilson, David L. Anderson, Matthew S. Davis, Matthew D. Erickson, Alan N. Johnson, Garrick A. Maurer, Michael J. Rosen, Mark F. Sauerburger, Daniel R. Schmidt, Joshua D. Wiltsie
  • Patent number: 8962308
    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: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Beckman Coulter, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian D. Wilson, Sami D. Alaruri, Matthew S. Davis, Matthew D. Erickson, Alan N. Johnson, Garrick A. Maurer, Mark F. Sauerburger, Daniel R. Schmidt, Joshua D. Wiltsie, Thomas M. Stachelek, David L. Yang
  • Publication number: 20090306488
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure includes a portable pulse oximeter, such as a handheld pulse oximeter, that provides a user with intuitive key navigation for device operation, which reduces an amount of visual concentration needed to handle and operate the oximeter. In various embodiments, the portable pulse oximeter includes one or more of user input keys disposed along curve, an alignment edge providing guidance by feel of a user's digits to the input keys, raised convex keys also providing navigation by feel, a protective boot disposed around various portions of the oximeter housing to protect against impacts, a table-top stand, combinations of the same, or the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2008
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Inventors: Ammar Al-Ali, Chris Schulz, Massi E. Kiani, Roger C. Wu, Garrick Maurer
  • Patent number: 7280858
    Abstract: A pulse oximetry sensor has an emitter adapted to transmit optical radiation of at least two wavelengths into a tissue site and a detector adapted to receive optical radiation from the emitter after tissue site absorption. A tape assembly is adapted to attach the emitter and detector to the tissue site. A flexible housing is disposed around and optically shields the detector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2007
    Assignee: Masimo Corporation
    Inventors: Ammar Al-Ali, Mohamed Kheir Diab, Ronald Coverston, Garrick Maurer, John Schmidt, Chris Schulz
  • Publication number: 20060189871
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure includes a portable pulse oximeter, such as a handheld pulse oximeter, that provides a user with intuitive key navigation for device operation, which reduces an amount of visual concentration needed to handle and operate the oximeter. In various embodiments, the portable pulse oximeter includes one or more of user input keys disposed along curve, an alignment edge providing guidance by feel of a user's digits to the input keys, raised convex keys also providing navigation by feel, a protective boot disposed around various portions of the oximeter housing to protect against impacts, a table-top stand, combinations of the same, or the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2005
    Publication date: August 24, 2006
    Inventors: Ammar Al-Ali, Chris Schulz, Massi Kiani, Roger Wu, Garrick Maurer
  • Publication number: 20050197550
    Abstract: A pulse oximetry sensor has an emitter adapted to transmit optical radiation of at least two wavelengths into a tissue site and a detector adapted to receive optical radiation from the emitter after tissue site absorption. A tape assembly is adapted to attach the emitter and detector to the tissue site. A flexible housing is disposed around and optically shields the detector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2005
    Publication date: September 8, 2005
    Inventors: Ammar Al-Ali, Mohamed Diab, Ronald Coverston, Garrick Maurer, John Schmidt, Chris Schulz
  • Publication number: 20050094807
    Abstract: An array device for detection of targets has a plurality of detection zones containing different detection spots in a predetermined pattern, such as edge effects. The detection spots are randomized to reduce inaccuracies resulting from spatial effects. Preferably, no two detection zones have the same pre-determined pattern. The device can be provided with a readable code to allow a detector to determine the predetermined pattern used for the array.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2003
    Publication date: May 5, 2005
    Inventors: John Silzel, Keith Offord, Garrick Maurer
  • Patent number: D566282
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Assignee: Masimo Corporation
    Inventors: Ammar Al-Ali, Garrick Maurer