Patents by Inventor Gerard J. Sevigny
Gerard J. Sevigny 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).
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Patent number: 7985375Abstract: A system and method for automated handling of vials containing liquid medical specimens is disclosed. The robotic system processes the specimens for further downstream molecular analysis. The processing comprises automated vial cap removal, pipetting of the vial contents, transfer of the vial contents to a destination tray such as a multiwell plate, and recapping of the vial.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2008Date of Patent: July 26, 2011Assignee: Qiagen Gaithersburg, Inc.Inventors: Ted Carl Edens, Richard Obiso, Gerard J. Sevigny, Michael Touma, Mark Messina, Brian McKeen, Robert C. Aviles
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Patent number: 7867777Abstract: A sample carrier comprising a frame and one or more sample tube receiving structures pivotally connected to the frame. Each sample tube receiving structure includes a bottom member adapted to receive a plurality of sample tubes and a top member having a plurality of aligned apertures sized to receive sample tubes therethrough. The sample tube receiving structures can be releasably locked relative to a support wall of the frame, thereby substantially immobilizing sample tubes that are held by the sample carrier.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2006Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Assignee: Gen-Probe IncorporatedInventors: Robert C. Aviles, Mark A. Talmer, Gerard J. Sevigny, Matthew W. Webb, Gus G. Tseo
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Patent number: 7815858Abstract: A sample carrier including a lower support wall, a base joined to or in fixed proximity to a bottom end of the lower support wall, and sample tube receiving areas in fixed proximity to the lower support wall for receiving and holding a plurality of sample tubes in substantially vertical orientations. The sample carrier further includes a blocking wall joined to a top end of the support wall which extends laterally over portions of sample tubes held by the sample carrier, thereby limiting vertical movement of the sample tubes during automated sampling procedures. The contents of sample tubes held by the sample carrier can be accessed by a robotic pipetting device. Additionally, a drip shield having a cover plate, a pair of through-holes for accessing sample tubes held by a the sample carrier, and a depending runner for maintaining the sample carrier on a sample carousel.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2007Date of Patent: October 19, 2010Assignee: Gen-Probe IncorporatedInventors: Gerard J. Sevigny, Mark A. Talmer, Matthew W. Webb, Gus G. Tseo
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Patent number: 7611675Abstract: A sample carrier comprising a lower support wall, a base joined to or in fixed proximity to a bottom end of the lower support wall, and sample tube receiving areas in fixed proximity to the lower support wall for receiving and holding a plurality of sample tubes in substantially vertical orientations. The sample carrier further comprising a blocking wall joined to a top end of the support wall which extends laterally over portions of sample tubes held by the sample carrier, thereby limiting vertical movement of the sample tubes during automated sampling procedures. The contents of sample tubes held by the sample carrier can be accessed by a robotic pipetting device. Additionally, a drip shield comprising a cover plate, a pair of through-holes for accessing sample tubes held by a the sample carrier, and a depending runner for maintaining the sample carrier on a sample carousel.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2007Date of Patent: November 3, 2009Assignee: Gen-Probe IncorporatedInventors: Gerard J. Sevigny, Mark A. Talmer, Matthew W. Webb, Gus G. Tseo
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Patent number: 7587952Abstract: A sample carrier having a top wall, a base, and a support wall joining the top wall and the base. The top wall includes aligned, spaced-apart openings on at least one side of the support wall which are sized to receive sample tubes. Sleeves depending from the top wall and circumscribing each opening direct sample tubes into sample tube holding areas. The sample tube holding areas each include one or more retaining walls extending upward from the base opposite the support wall. Springs extending outward from the support wall bias sample tubes against the retaining walls. A drip shield comprising a cover plate, a pair of through-holes for accessing sample tubes in the sample carrier, and a depending fin which separates sample tubes on opposite sides of the support wall protects against cross-contamination between sample tubes held by the sample carrier.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2007Date of Patent: September 15, 2009Assignee: Gen-Probe IncorporatedInventors: James D. Dale, Gerard J. Sevigny, Matthew W. Webb, Gus G. Tseo
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Publication number: 20080282816Abstract: A sample carrier having a top wall, a base, and a support wall joining the top wall and the base. The top wall includes aligned, spaced-apart openings on at least one side of the support wall which are sized to receive sample tubes. Sleeves depending from the top wall and circumscribing each opening direct sample tubes into sample tube holding areas. The sample tube holding areas each include one or more retaining walls extending upward from the base opposite the support wall. Springs extending outward from the support wall bias sample tubes against the retaining walls. A drip shield comprising a cover plate, a pair of through-holes for accessing sample tubes in the sample carrier, and a depending fin which separates sample tubes on opposite sides of the support wall protects against cross-contamination between sample tubes held by the sample carrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2007Publication date: November 20, 2008Applicant: GEN-PROBE INCORPORATEDInventors: James D. DALE, Gerard J. SEVIGNY, Matthew W. WEBB, Gus G. TSEO
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Publication number: 20080247914Abstract: A system and method for automated handling of vials containing liquid medical specimens is disclosed. The robotic system processes the specimens for further downstream molecular analysis. The processing comprises automated vial cap removal, pipetting of the vial contents, transfer of the vial contents to a destination tray such as a multiwell plate, and recapping of the vial.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2008Publication date: October 9, 2008Inventors: Ted Carl Edens, Richard Obiso, Gerard J. Sevigny, Michael Touma, Mark Messina, Brian McKeen, Robert C. Aviles
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Patent number: 7282182Abstract: A sample carrier comprising a top wall, a base, and a support wall joining the top wall and the base. The top wall includes aligned, spaced-apart openings on at least one side of the support wall which are sized to receive sample tubes. Sleeves depending from the top wall and circumscribing each opening direct sample tubes into sample tube holding areas. The sample tube holding areas each include one or more retaining walls extending upward from the base opposite the support wall. Springs extending outward from the support wall bias sample tubes against the retaining walls. A drip shield comprising a cover plate, a pair of through-holes for accessing sample tubes in the sample carrier, and a depending fin which separates sample tubes on opposite sides of the support wall protects against cross-contamination between sample tubes held by the sample carrier.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2002Date of Patent: October 16, 2007Assignee: Gen-Probe IncorporatedInventors: James D. Dale, Gerard J. Sevigny, Matthew W. Webb, Gus G. Tseo
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Patent number: 7276208Abstract: A sample carrier comprising a lower support wall, a base joined to or in fixed proximity to a bottom end of the lower support wall, and sample tube receiving areas in fixed proximity to the lower support wall for receiving and holding a plurality of sample tubes in substantially vertical orientations. The sample carrier further comprising a blocking wall joined to a top end of the support wall which extends laterally over portions of sample tubes held by the sample carrier, thereby limiting vertical movement of the sample tubes during automated sampling procedures. The contents of sample tubes held by the sample carrier can be accessed by a robotic pipetting device. Additionally, a drip shield comprising a cover plate, a pair of through-holes for accessing sample tubes held by a the sample carrier, and a depending runner for maintaining the sample carrier on a sample carousel.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2003Date of Patent: October 2, 2007Assignee: Gen-Probe IncorporatedInventors: Gerard J. Sevigny, Mark A. Talmer, Matthew W. Webb, Gus G. Tseo
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Patent number: 7132082Abstract: A sample carrier comprising a frame and one or more sample tube receiving structures pivotally connected to the frame. Each sample tube receiving structure includes a bottom member adapted to receive a plurality of sample tubes and a top member having a plurality of aligned apertures sized to receive sample tubes therethrough. The sample tube receiving structures can be releasably locked relative to a support wall of the frame, thereby substantially immobilizing sample tubes that are held by the sample carrier.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2003Date of Patent: November 7, 2006Assignee: Gen-Probe IncorporatedInventors: Robert C. Aviles, Mark A. Talmer, Gerard J. Sevigny, Matthew W. Webb, Gus G. Tseo
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Publication number: 20030215365Abstract: A sample carrier comprising a lower support wall, a base joined to or in fixed proximity to a bottom end of the lower support wall, and sample tube receiving areas in fixed proximity to the lower support wall for receiving and holding a plurality of sample tubes in substantially vertical orientations. The sample carrier further comprising a blocking wall joined to a top end of the support wall which extends laterally over portions of sample tubes held by the sample carrier, thereby limiting vertical movement of the sample tubes during automated sampling procedures. The contents of sample tubes held by the sample carrier can be accessed by a robotic pipetting device. Additionally, a drip shield comprising a cover plate, a pair of through-holes for accessing sample tubes held by a the sample carrier, and a depending runner for maintaining the sample carrier on a sample carousel.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2003Publication date: November 20, 2003Inventors: Gerard J. Sevigny, Mark A. Talmer, Matthew W. Webb, Gus G. Tseo
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Publication number: 20030215364Abstract: A sample carrier comprising a frame and one or more sample tube receiving structures pivotally connected to the frame. Each sample tube receiving structure includes a bottom member adapted to receive a plurality of sample tubes and a top member having a plurality of aligned apertures sized to receive sample tubes therethrough. The sample tube receiving structures can be releasably locked relative to a support wall of the frame, thereby substantially immobilizing sample tubes that are held by the sample carrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2003Publication date: November 20, 2003Inventors: Robert C. Aviles, Mark A. Talmer, Gerard J. Sevigny, Matthew W. Webb, Gus G. Tseo
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Publication number: 20030017084Abstract: A sample carrier comprising a top wall, a base, and a support wall joining the top wall and the base. The top wall includes aligned, spaced-apart openings on at least one side of the support wall which are sized to receive sample tubes. Sleeves depending from the top wall and circumscribing each opening direct sample tubes into sample tube holding areas. The sample tube holding areas each include one or more retaining walls extending upward from the base opposite the support wall. Springs extending outward from the support wall bias sample tubes against the retaining walls. A drip shield comprising a cover plate, a pair of through-holes for accessing sample tubes in the sample carrier, and a depending fin which separates sample tubes on opposite sides of the support wall protects against cross-contamination between sample tubes held by the sample carrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2002Publication date: January 23, 2003Inventors: James D. Dale, Gerard J. Sevigny, Matthew W. Webb, Gus G. Tseo