Patents by Inventor Jonathan F. Petersen

Jonathan F. Petersen 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).

  • Broad range light detection system
    Patent number: 6992761
    Abstract: Broad-range light-detection systems, including components and methods of use thereof. These systems may include apparatus and methods for detecting light with increased speed and/or detection efficiency, particularly in applications involving repeated analysis of the same sample and/or successive analysis of different samples, and particularly when the sample or samples have a wide range of light intensities. These systems also may include apparatus and methods for detecting light with increased accuracy over a broad range of intensities. These systems also may include vapparatus and methods for automatically scaling detection range to improve detection based on the intensity of the detected light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2006
    Assignee: Molecular Devices Corporation
    Inventors: Douglas N. Modlin, David P. Stumbo, Rick V. Stellmacher, Jonathan F. Petersen, Todd E. French
  • Broad range light detection system
    Publication number: 20040239922
    Abstract: Broad-range light-detection systems, including components and methods of use thereof. These systems may include apparatus and methods for detecting light with increased speed and/or detection efficiency, particularly in applications involving repeated analysis of the same sample and/or successive analysis of different samples, and particularly when the sample or samples have a wide range of light intensities. These systems also may include apparatus and methods for detecting light with increased accuracy over a broad range of intensities. These systems also may include vapparatus and methods for automatically scaling detection range to improve detection based on the intensity of the detected light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2003
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Inventors: Douglas N. Modlin, David P. Stumbo, Rick V. Stellmacher, Jonathan F. Petersen, Todd E. French
  • Sample analysis systems
    Publication number: 20030127609
    Abstract: Systems, and components thereof, for analyzing samples. These systems include apparatus and methods for generating, transmitting, detecting, and/or analyzing light, including without limitation high-throughput optical screening devices for analyzing samples at one or more assay sites. These systems also include apparatus and methods for supporting samples for analysis, including without limitation multiwell sample holders such as microplates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2002
    Publication date: July 10, 2003
    Inventors: Amer El-Hage, Christopher G. Cesar, Douglas N. Modlin, Glenn R. Edwards, John C. Owicki, Joh W. Meadows, Michael T. Taylor, Samuel A. Marquiss, Jonathan F. Petersen, David P. Stumbo