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).

  • Patent number: 9631228
    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: May 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 25, 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
  • Patent number: 9487015
    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: May 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: Retail Inkjet Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Herb Sarnoff, Jason Guhse, Brian J. Fox, Scott Shultz, Cecilia Gonzales, George N Popa, III, Keith Kopitzke, Keith Emery
  • Publication number: 20160151051
    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: November 12, 2015
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Inventors: Graham P. Lidgard, Michael J. Domanico, Keith Fourrier, James P. Light, II, Scott Castanon, Keith Kopitzke
  • Publication number: 20160130635
    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 12, 2015
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    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: 9211112
    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 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Assignee: EXACT SCIENCES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Graham P. Lidgard, Michael J. Domanico, Keith Fourrier, James P. Light, II, Scott Castanon, Keith Kopitzke
  • Patent number: 9169511
    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 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2015
    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: 9163278
    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 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    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: 20150284770
    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 15, 2015
    Publication date: October 8, 2015
    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: 9105142
    Abstract: The present invention provides a random access and random load dispensing unit including a housing, at least one support located in the housing and defining a first axis, a plurality of platforms movable along the support along the first axis, a plurality of bins supported on the platforms, the bins being movable with the platforms, and a shuttle assembly movable along the first axis and further movable along a second axis substantially perpendicular to the first axis between the plurality of platforms to access and retrieve products stored in the bins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: Asteres, Inc.
    Inventors: Linda J. Pinney, John A. Beane, Angus R. Colson, David R. Williams, Keith Kopitzke, Keith W. Reynolds, Erik Howard Barnes
  • Patent number: 9057098
    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 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2015
    Assignee: Exact Sciences Corporation
    Inventors: Janelle J. Bruinsma, Hemanth D. Shenoi, Michael J. Domanico, James P. Light, II, Keith Kopitzke, John Zeis
  • Patent number: 8999176
    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 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Exact Sciences Corporation
    Inventors: Michael J. Domanico, James P. Light, II, Keith Kopitzke, John Zeis
  • Patent number: 8960026
    Abstract: Provided herein is technology relating to collecting samples of soft matter compositions, and particularly, but not exclusively, to devices and methods for collecting stool samples.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Exact Sciences Corporation
    Inventors: Hemanth Shenoi, Mike Domanico, Graham Lidgard, Joseph E. Schiestle, Scott Castanon, Keith Kopitzke, Martin Bouliane
  • Publication number: 20140193813
    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 31, 2013
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Applicant: EXACT SCIENCES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Janelle J. Bruinsma, Hemanth D. Shenoi, Michael J. Domanico, James P. Light, II, Keith Kopitzke, John Zeis
  • Publication number: 20140194609
    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 31, 2013
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Applicant: EXACT SCIENCES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael J. Domanico, James P. Light, II, Keith Kopitzke, John Zeis
  • Publication number: 20140194607
    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 31, 2013
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Applicant: 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: 20140194608
    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 31, 2013
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Applicant: 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: 20130271535
    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: May 13, 2013
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Inventors: Herb Sarnoff, Jason Guhse, Brian J. Fox, Scott Shultz, Cecilia Gonzales, George N. Popa, III, Keith Kopitzke, Keith Emery
  • Patent number: 8521327
    Abstract: The present invention provides a random access and random load dispensing unit including a housing, at least one support located in the housing and defining a first axis, a plurality of platforms movable along the support along the first axis, a plurality of bins supported on the platforms, the bins being movable with the platforms, and a shuttle assembly movable along the first axis and further movable along a second axis substantially perpendicular to the first axis between the plurality of platforms to access and retrieve products stored in the bins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Asteres, Inc.
    Inventors: Linda J. Pinney, John A. Beane, Angus R. Colson, David R. Williams, Keith Kopitzke, Keith W. Reynolds, Erik Howard Barnes
  • Publication number: 20130211286
    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 16, 2012
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: EXACT SCIENCES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Graham P. Lidgard, Michael J. Domanico, Keith Fourrier, James P. Light, II, Scott Castanon, Keith Kopitzke
  • Patent number: 8443853
    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: May 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Retail Inkjet Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Herb Sarnoff, Jason Guhse, Brian J. Fox, Scott Shultz, Ceclilia Gonzales, George N Popa, III, Keith Kopitzke, Keith Emery