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).
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Patent number: 9631228Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 15, 2015Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: EXACT SCIENCES CORPORATIONInventors: 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
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Patent number: 9487015Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 13, 2013Date of Patent: November 8, 2016Assignee: Retail Inkjet Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Herb Sarnoff, Jason Guhse, Brian J. Fox, Scott Shultz, Cecilia Gonzales, George N Popa, III, Keith Kopitzke, Keith Emery
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Publication number: 20160151051Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2015Publication date: June 2, 2016Inventors: Graham P. Lidgard, Michael J. Domanico, Keith Fourrier, James P. Light, II, Scott Castanon, Keith Kopitzke
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Publication number: 20160130635Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2015Publication date: May 12, 2016Inventors: 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
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Patent number: 9211112Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 16, 2012Date of Patent: December 15, 2015Assignee: EXACT SCIENCES CORPORATIONInventors: Graham P. Lidgard, Michael J. Domanico, Keith Fourrier, James P. Light, II, Scott Castanon, Keith Kopitzke
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Patent number: 9169511Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 31, 2013Date of Patent: October 27, 2015Assignee: EXACT SCIENCES CORPORATIONInventors: 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
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Patent number: 9163278Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 31, 2013Date of Patent: October 20, 2015Assignee: EXACT SCIENCES CORPORATIONInventors: 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
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Publication number: 20150284770Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2015Publication date: October 8, 2015Inventors: 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
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Patent number: 9105142Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 19, 2010Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignee: Asteres, Inc.Inventors: Linda J. Pinney, John A. Beane, Angus R. Colson, David R. Williams, Keith Kopitzke, Keith W. Reynolds, Erik Howard Barnes
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Patent number: 9057098Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 31, 2013Date of Patent: June 16, 2015Assignee: Exact Sciences CorporationInventors: Janelle J. Bruinsma, Hemanth D. Shenoi, Michael J. Domanico, James P. Light, II, Keith Kopitzke, John Zeis
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Patent number: 8999176Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 31, 2013Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignee: Exact Sciences CorporationInventors: Michael J. Domanico, James P. Light, II, Keith Kopitzke, John Zeis
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Patent number: 8960026Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 18, 2012Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: Exact Sciences CorporationInventors: Hemanth Shenoi, Mike Domanico, Graham Lidgard, Joseph E. Schiestle, Scott Castanon, Keith Kopitzke, Martin Bouliane
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Publication number: 20140193813Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2013Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: EXACT SCIENCES CORPORATIONInventors: Janelle J. Bruinsma, Hemanth D. Shenoi, Michael J. Domanico, James P. Light, II, Keith Kopitzke, John Zeis
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Publication number: 20140194609Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2013Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: EXACT SCIENCES CORPORATIONInventors: Michael J. Domanico, James P. Light, II, Keith Kopitzke, John Zeis
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Publication number: 20140194607Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2013Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: EXACT SCIENCES CORPORATIONInventors: 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
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Publication number: 20140194608Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2013Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: EXACT SCIENCES CORPORATIONInventors: 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
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Publication number: 20130271535Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2013Publication date: October 17, 2013Inventors: Herb Sarnoff, Jason Guhse, Brian J. Fox, Scott Shultz, Cecilia Gonzales, George N. Popa, III, Keith Kopitzke, Keith Emery
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Patent number: 8521327Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 6, 2012Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: Asteres, Inc.Inventors: Linda J. Pinney, John A. Beane, Angus R. Colson, David R. Williams, Keith Kopitzke, Keith W. Reynolds, Erik Howard Barnes
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Publication number: 20130211286Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2012Publication date: August 15, 2013Applicant: EXACT SCIENCES CORPORATIONInventors: Graham P. Lidgard, Michael J. Domanico, Keith Fourrier, James P. Light, II, Scott Castanon, Keith Kopitzke
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Patent number: 8443853Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 23, 2011Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Assignee: Retail Inkjet Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Herb Sarnoff, Jason Guhse, Brian J. Fox, Scott Shultz, Ceclilia Gonzales, George N Popa, III, Keith Kopitzke, Keith Emery