Patents by Inventor Kevin Patenaude

Kevin Patenaude 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).

  • Methods for fixing cytological samples
    Patent number: 7666671
    Abstract: A method of fixing a biological sample on a slide for cytological analysis, includes transferring a sample to a slide, applying a material having a slide-fixing amount of an inactivated, fixative to the slide, and activating the fixative. By way of example, the material may comprise a tape impregnated with the inactivated fixative, which tape may be removed from the slide after the fixative is activated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Assignee: CYTYC Corporation
    Inventors: Patrick J. McCormick, Kevin Patenaude, Robert Sakal
  • Tray for slide processing
    Patent number: 7449153
    Abstract: A carrier for slide processing comprises a plurality of first locations, each configured to hold a vial containing a biological sample, and a corresponding plurality of second locations, each configured to hold a slide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Assignee: Cytyc Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Sakal, Kevin Patenaude, Mark Girardi
  • POST-PROCESSING SLIDE PRINTER AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20080137185
    Abstract: A slide printing system includes a printer comprising a slide stage and a print head, a first locking mechanism configured to hold a first slide-holding repository, and a slide handler configured to rotate about an axis for transporting a specimen slide from a slide-holding repository held in the first locking mechanism to the slide stage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2006
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Applicant: CYTYC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Peter Kruczynski, Kevin Patenaude
  • TRAY FOR SLIDE PROCESSING
    Publication number: 20080019880
    Abstract: A carrier for slide processing comprises a plurality of first locations, each configured to hold a vial containing a biological sample, and a corresponding plurality of second locations, each configured to hold a slide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2006
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Applicant: Cytyc Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Sakal, Kevin Patenaude, Mark Girardi
  • MINI-TRAY FOR SLIDE PROCESSING
    Publication number: 20070292315
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a carrier for holding various objects used in the processing of biological samples, including a vial, a filter, and a slide. Also disclosed are methods of using the carrier with an automated sample processor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2006
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Applicant: Cytyc Corporation
    Inventors: Kevin Patenaude, Robert Sakal
  • METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR FIXING CYTOLOGICAL SAMPLES
    Publication number: 20070105187
    Abstract: A method of fixing a biological sample on a slide for cytological analysis, includes transferring a sample to a slide, applying a material having a slide-fixing amount of an inactivated, fixative to the slide, and activating the fixative. By way of example, the material may comprise a tape impregnated with the inactivated fixative, which tape may be removed from the slide after the fixative is activated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2006
    Publication date: May 10, 2007
    Applicant: CYTYC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Patrick McCormick, Kevin Patenaude, Robert Sakal