Patents by Inventor Philipp Kull

Philipp Kull 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).

  • Method for gravimetric volume determination
    Patent number: 8285497
    Abstract: A method of gravimetric volume determination is described in which a load cell can be calibrated either outside of an analytic analyzer for gravimetric calibration of the analyzer, or in a fully automated manner inside the analyzer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignee: Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Hans-Rudolf Bachmann, Joerg Burmester, Philipp Kull, Daniel Ott, Markus Thiel
  • Device and method for the gravimetric determination of liquid volumes and analyzer system comprising such a device
    Patent number: 7829800
    Abstract: A device for the gravimetric volume determination of liquid volumes. The device comprises a housing (11) having the shape and dimensions of a standard rack used in a clinical diagnostic analyzer system for holding sample or reagent containers, and the following components contained in housing (11): a load cell (12) for gravimetric volume determination, a weighing container (13) for receiving a liquid to be weighed with said load cell (12), a windbreak (14) which shields said weighing container (13) from air flow, an evaporation trap (15) which prevents evaporation of liquid loaded into said weighing container (13), a temperature sensor (21), an air-pressure sensor (31) and a humidity sensor (41) for sensing temperature, air pressure and humidity respectively at predetermined points within said housing (11), and an electronic processing unit for processing electrical output signals delivered by said load cell (12) and by said sensors (21, 31, 41).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Markus Thiel, Philipp Kull, Daniel Ott, Joerg Burmester
  • METHOD FOR GRAVIMETRIC VOLUME DETERMINATION
    Publication number: 20100114507
    Abstract: A method of gravimetric volume determination is described in which a load cell can be calibrated either outside of an analytic analyzer for gravimetric calibration of said analyzer, or in a fully automated manner inside said analyzer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2009
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Applicant: Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Hans-Rudolf Bachmann, Joerg Burmester, Philipp Kull, Daniel Ott, Markus Thiel
  • Device and Method for the Gravimetric Determination of Liquid Volumes and Analyzer System Comprising Such a Device
    Publication number: 20080257039
    Abstract: A device for the gravimetric volume determination of liquid volumes. The device comprises a housing (11) having the shape and dimensions of a standard rack used in a clinical diagnostic analyzer system for holding sample or reagent containers, and the following components contained in housing (11): a load cell (12) for gravimetric volume determination, a weighing container (13) for receiving a liquid to be weighed with said load cell (12), a windbreak (14) which shields said weighing container (13) from air flow, an evaporation trap (15) which prevents evaporation of liquid loaded into said weighing container (13), a temperature sensor (21), an air-pressure sensor (31) and a humidity sensor (41) for sensing temperature, air pressure and humidity respectively at predetermined points within said housing (11), and an electronic processing unit for processing electrical output signals delivered by said load cell (12) and by said sensors (21, 31, 41).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2008
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Applicant: ROCHE MOLECULAR SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Markus Thiel, Philipp Kull, Daniel Ott, Joerg Burmester