Patents by Inventor Keith Kopitzke

Keith Kopitzke 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: 20240026422
    Abstract: Provided herein is technology relating to isolating nucleic acids. In particular, the technology relates to methods and kits for extracting nucleic acids from problematic samples such as stool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2023
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Inventors: Janelle J. Bruinsma, Michael J. Domanico, Graham P. Lidgard, Hongzhi Zou, William G. Weisburg, Hemanth D. Shenoi, James P. Light, II, Keith Kopitzke, John Zeis
  • Patent number: 11674169
    Abstract: Provided herein is technology relating to isolating nucleic acids. In particular, the technology relates to methods and kits for extracting nucleic acids from problematic samples such as stool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: Exact Sciences Corporation
    Inventors: Janelle J. Bruinsma, Michael J. Domanico, Graham P. Lidgard, Hongzhi Zou, William G. Weisburg, Hemanth D. Shenoi, James P. Light, II, Keith Kopitzke, John Zeis
  • Publication number: 20210244388
    Abstract: Provided herein is technology relating to collecting and preparing samples. For example, the technology relates particularly, but not exclusively, to devices, systems, and kits that allow a subject to collect and prepare a sample for analysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2021
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventors: Graham P. Lidgard, Michael J. Domanico, Keith Fourrier, James P. Light, II, Scott Castanon, Keith Kopitzke
  • Patent number: 11020096
    Abstract: Provided herein is technology relating to collecting and preparing samples. For example, the technology relates particularly, but not exclusively, to devices, systems, and kits that allow a subject to collect and prepare a sample for analysis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: Exact Sciences Corporation
    Inventors: Graham P. Lidgard, Michael J. Domanico, Keith Fourrier, James P. Light, II, Scott Castanon, Keith Kopitzke
  • Publication number: 20210017577
    Abstract: Provided herein is technology relating to isolating nucleic acids. In particular, the technology relates to methods and kits for extracting nucleic acids from problematic samples such as stool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2020
    Publication date: January 21, 2021
    Inventors: Janelle J. Bruinsma, Michael J. Domanico, Graham P. Lidgard, Hongzhi Zou, William G. Weisburg, Hemanth D. Shenoi, James P. Light, II, Keith Kopitzke, John Zeis
  • Patent number: 10822639
    Abstract: Provided herein is technology relating to isolating nucleic acids. In particular, the technology relates to methods and kits for extracting nucleic acids from problematic samples such as stool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: Exact Sciences Corporation
    Inventors: Janelle J. Bruinsma, Michael J. Domanico, Graham P. Lidgard, Hongzhi Zou, William G. Weisburg, Hemanth D. Shenoi, James P. Light, II, Keith Kopitzke, John Zeis
  • Publication number: 20200289097
    Abstract: Provided herein is technology relating to collecting and preparing samples. For example, the technology relates particularly, but not exclusively, to devices, systems, and kits that allow a subject to collect and prepare a sample for analysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2020
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventors: Graham P. Lidgard, Michael J. Domanico, Keith Fourrier, James P. Light, II, Scott Castanon, Keith Kopitzke
  • Patent number: 10702250
    Abstract: Provided herein is technology relating to collecting and preparing samples. For example, the technology relates particularly, but not exclusively, to devices, systems, and kits that allow a subject to collect and prepare a sample for analysis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: EXACT SCIENCES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Graham P. Lidgard, Michael J. Domanico, Keith Fourrier, James P. Light, II, Scott Castanon, Keith Kopitzke
  • Publication number: 20200015725
    Abstract: A device uses push-initiated force to collect, meter, filter and store a blood sample. In one implementation, the push-initiated force may be provided in a cassette-type housing that also collects, meters, filters and/or stores the blood sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2019
    Publication date: January 16, 2020
    Inventors: Brandon T. Johnson, Keith Kopitzke, Catherine Fink
  • Patent number: 10422729
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to devices, methods and kits for blood sample separation and analysis. More particularly, the disclosure relates to devices, methods and kits that rapidly separate a blood sample into uniform solid and liquid phases in a sealed environment. A specific example includes a device with a door coupled to the housing, a blood sample separation medium, a mesh material and a desiccant. In one example, the blood sample separation medium is disposed between the housing and the mesh material, the desiccant is coupled to the door, the desiccant is distal from the mesh material when the door is in a first open position, and the desiccant is proximal to the mesh material when the door is in a second closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Assignee: BIODESIX, INC.
    Inventors: Gary Pestano, Hestia Mellert, Nathan Kaiser, Maximilian Steers, Keith Kopitzke, Sean McHugh, Luke Richard
  • Publication number: 20190100788
    Abstract: Provided herein is technology relating to isolating nucleic acids. In particular, the technology relates to methods and kits for extracting nucleic acids from problematic samples such as stool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2018
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Inventors: Janelle J. Bruinsma, Michael J. Domanico, Graham P. Lidgard, Hongzhi Zou, William G. Weisburg, Hemanth D. Shenoi, James P. Light, II, Keith Kopitzke, John Zeis
  • Patent number: 10196676
    Abstract: Provided herein is technology relating to isolating nucleic acids. In particular, the technology relates to methods and kits for extracting nucleic acids from problematic samples such as stool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: Exact Sciences Corporation
    Inventors: Janelle J. Bruinsma, Michael J. Domanico, Graham P. Lidgard, Hongzhi Zou, William G. Weisburg, Hemanth D. Shenoi, James P. Light, II, Keith Kopitzke, John Zeis
  • Publication number: 20180327814
    Abstract: Provided herein is technology relating to isolating nucleic acids. In particular, the technology relates to methods and kits for extracting nucleic acids from problematic samples such as stool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2018
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Inventors: Janelle J. Bruinsma, Michael J. Domanico, Graham P. Lidgard, Hongzhi Zou, William G. Weisburg, Hemanth D. Shenoi, James P. Light, II, Keith Kopitzke, John Zeis
  • Patent number: 10047390
    Abstract: Provided herein is technology relating to isolating nucleic acids. In particular, the technology relates to methods and kits for extracting nucleic acids from problematic samples such as stool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2018
    Assignee: Exact Sciences Corporation
    Inventors: Janelle J. Bruinsma, Michael J. Domanico, Graham P. Lidgard, Hongzhi Zou, William G. Weisburg, Hemanth D. Shenoi, James P. Light, II, Keith Kopitzke, John Zeis
  • Patent number: 10011117
    Abstract: Embodiments provide an inkjet cartridge refilling system. The system may include a drill station configured to drill at least one refilling hole in an inkjet printer cartridge. The system may include an evacuation station configured to remove excess ink from the inkjet printer cartridge. In some embodiments, the excess ink is removed via a vacuum source. The system may also include a filling station configured to provide any of a plurality of inks into the cartridge. Some embodiments provide the ink to the inkjet cartridge via a hole drilled in the cartridge. Other embodiments provide the ink via inkjet nozzles of the inkjet printer cartridge. The system may also include a test station configured to test the refilled cartridge to determine whether it is functioning properly after being filled with ink.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: Retail Inkjet Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Herb Sarnoff, Jason Guhse, Brian J. Fox, Scott Schultz, Cecilia Gonzales, George N. Popa, III, Keith Kopitzke, Keith Emery
  • Publication number: 20180135105
    Abstract: Provided herein is technology relating to isolating nucleic acids. In particular, the technology relates to methods and kits for extracting nucleic acids from problematic samples such as stool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2017
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Inventors: Janelle J. Bruinsma, Michael J. Domanico, Graham P. Lidgard, Hongzhi Zou, William G. Weisburg, Hemanth D. Shenoi, James P. Light, II, Keith Kopitzke, John Zeis
  • Patent number: 9845491
    Abstract: Provided herein is technology relating to isolating nucleic acids. In particular, the technology relates to methods and kits for extracting nucleic acids from problematic samples such as stool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2017
    Assignee: Exact Sciences Corporation
    Inventors: Janelle J. Bruinsma, Michael J. Domanico, Graham P. Lidgard, Hongzhi Zou, William G. Weisburg, Hemanth D. Shenoi, James P. Light, II, Keith Kopitzke, John Zeis
  • Publication number: 20170333008
    Abstract: Provided herein is technology relating to collecting and preparing samples. For example, the technology relates particularly, but not exclusively, to devices, systems, and kits that allow a subject to collect and prepare a sample for analysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2017
    Publication date: November 23, 2017
    Inventors: Graham P. Lidgard, Michael J. Domanico, Keith Fourrier, James P. Light, II, Scott Castanon, Keith Kopitzke
  • Patent number: 9750482
    Abstract: Provided herein is technology relating to collecting and preparing samples. For example, the technology relates particularly, but not exclusively, to devices, systems, and kits that allow a subject to collect and prepare a sample for analysis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: EXACT SCIENCES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Graham P. Lidgard, Michael J. Domanico, Keith Fourrier, James P. Light, II, Scott Castanon, Keith Kopitzke
  • Publication number: 20170190184
    Abstract: Embodiments provide an inkjet cartridge refilling system. The system may include a drill station configured to drill at least one refilling hole in an inkjet printer cartridge. The system may include an evacuation station configured to remove excess ink from the inkjet printer cartridge. In some embodiments, the excess ink is removed via a vacuum source. The system may also include a filling station configured to provide any of a plurality of inks into the cartridge. Some embodiments provide the ink to the inkjet cartridge via a hole drilled in the cartridge. Other embodiments provide the ink via inkjet nozzles of the inkjet printer cartridge. The system may also include a test station configured to test the refilled cartridge to determine whether it is functioning properly after being filled with ink.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2016
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventors: Herb Sarnoff, Jason Guhse, Brian J. Fox, Scott Schultz, Cecilia Gonzales, George N. Popa, III, Keith Kopitzke, Keith Emery