Patents by Inventor Sam Cichon

Sam Cichon 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: 11864976
    Abstract: Provided is a rotatable surgical apparatus and accompanying method for processing a specimen via the rotatable surgical apparatus. The surgical apparatus may include a base member and a platform member where the platform member and base member abut. Each of the base member and platform member may define one or more channel. The one or more base channels may be in fluid communication with the one or more platform channels. A nozzle may be disposed on the top surface of the platform member, in fluid communication with the at least one platform channel and may administer anesthetic to a specimen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: John Strein, Sam Cichon
  • Patent number: 11826196
    Abstract: A system including: a table assembly for supporting a subject in one or more examination positions; a table support assembly for supporting the table assembly, wherein the table support assembly includes: one or more moving mechanisms controlled to move the table assembly relative to a reference point along one or more axes, and to rotate the table assembly around the one or more axes; and a probe support assembly comprising: a grip for holding a probe; and an arrangement of a plurality of arms and joints controlled to movably support the probe that is held by the grip, wherein the probe support assembly is removably arranged at a predetermined position and orientation relative to the table support assembly to permit movement of the table support assembly and the probe support assembly for reproduction of a position and orientation of the probe relative to the subject supported by the table assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Sam Cichon, Michael E. Dunn
  • Publication number: 20230115770
    Abstract: A system including: a table assembly for supporting a subject in one or more examination positions; a table support assembly for supporting the table assembly, wherein the table support assembly includes: one or more moving mechanisms controlled to move the table assembly relative to a reference point along one or more axes, and to rotate the table assembly around the one or more axes; and a probe support assembly comprising: a grip for holding a probe; and an arrangement of a plurality of arms and joints controlled to movably support the probe that is held by the grip, wherein the probe support assembly is removably arranged at a predetermined position and orientation relative to the table support assembly to permit movement of the table support assembly and the probe support assembly for reproduction of a position and orientation of the probe relative to the subject supported by the table assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2022
    Publication date: April 13, 2023
    Applicant: REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Sam CICHON, Michael E. DUNN
  • Patent number: 11471124
    Abstract: A system including: a table assembly for supporting a subject in one or more examination positions; a table support assembly for supporting the table assembly, wherein the table support assembly includes: one or more moving mechanisms controlled to move the table assembly relative to a reference point along one or more axes, and to rotate the table assembly around the one or more axes; and a probe support assembly comprising: a grip for holding a probe; and an arrangement of a plurality of arms and joints controlled to movably support the probe that is held by the grip, wherein the probe support assembly is removably arranged at a predetermined position and orientation relative to the table support assembly to permit movement of the table support assembly and the probe support assembly for reproduction of a position and orientation of the probe relative to the subject supported by the table assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Sam Cichon, Michael E. Dunn
  • Publication number: 20200352691
    Abstract: Provided is a rotatable surgical apparatus and accompanying method for processing a specimen via the rotatable surgical apparatus. The surgical apparatus may include a base member and a platform member where the platform member and base member abut. Each of the base member and platform member may define one or more channel. The one or more base channels may be in fluid communication with the one or more platform channels. A nozzle may be disposed on the top surface of the platform member, in fluid communication with the at least one platform channel and may administer anesthetic to a specimen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventors: John Strein, Sam Cichon
  • Patent number: 10758331
    Abstract: Provided is a rotatable surgical apparatus and accompanying method for processing a specimen via the rotatable surgical apparatus. The surgical apparatus may include a base member and a platform member where the platform member and base member abut. Each of the base member and platform member may define one or more channel. The one or more base channels may be in fluid communication with the one or more platform channels. A nozzle may be disposed on the top surface of the platform member, in fluid communication with the at least one platform channel and may administer anesthetic to a specimen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: John Strein, Sam Cichon
  • Publication number: 20190328500
    Abstract: A system including: a table assembly for supporting a subject in one or more examination positions; a table support assembly for supporting the table assembly, wherein the table support assembly includes: one or more moving mechanisms controlled to move the table assembly relative to a reference point along one or more axes, and to rotate the table assembly around the one or more axes; and a probe support assembly comprising: a grip for holding a probe; and an arrangement of a plurality of arms and joints controlled to movably support the probe that is held by the grip, wherein the probe support assembly is removably arranged at a predetermined position and orientation relative to the table support assembly to permit movement of the table support assembly and the probe support assembly for reproduction of a position and orientation of the probe relative to the subject supported by the table assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2017
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventors: Sam CICHON, Michael E. DUNN
  • Publication number: 20180206962
    Abstract: Provided is a rotatable surgical apparatus and accompanying method for processing a specimen via the rotatable surgical apparatus. The surgical apparatus may include a base member and a platform member where the platform member and base member abut. Each of the base member and platform member may define one or more channel. The one or more base channels may be in fluid communication with the one or more platform channels. A nozzle may be disposed on the top surface of the platform member, in fluid communication with the at least one platform channel and may administer anesthetic to a specimen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2018
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Inventors: John Strein, Sam Cichon
  • Patent number: 9896653
    Abstract: A system for processing samples by a robotic platform has a tray that defines a well defining a drain. The well has a bottom surface, an access port in fluid communication with the drain, and an insert adapted to be received in the well. The insert has a bottom wall and a side wall. At least one of the bottom wall and the side wall define a plurality of openings, such that an interior of the insert is in fluid communication with the well when the insert is inserted into the well.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Rostislav Chernomorsky, Nicholas Gale, Sam Cichon
  • Publication number: 20170191014
    Abstract: A system for processing samples by a robotic platform has a tray that defines a well defining a drain. The well has a bottom surface, an access port in fluid communication with the drain, and an insert adapted to be received in the well. The insert has a bottom wall and a side wall. At least one of the bottom wall and the side wall define a plurality of openings, such that an interior of the insert is in fluid communication with the well when the insert is inserted into the well.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2017
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventors: Rostislav Chernomorsky, Nicholas Gale, Sam Cichon
  • Patent number: 9632101
    Abstract: A system for processing samples by a robotic platform has a tray that defines a well defining a drain. The well has a bottom surface, an access port in fluid communication with the drain, and an insert adapted to be received in the well. The insert has a bottom wall and a side wall. At least one of the bottom wall and the side wall define a plurality of openings, such that an interior of the insert is in fluid communication with the well when the insert is inserted into the well.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Rostislav Chernomorsky, Nicholas Gale, Sam Cichon
  • Publication number: 20140196550
    Abstract: A system for processing samples by a robotic platform has a tray that defines a well defining a drain. The well has a bottom surface, an access port in fluid communication with the drain, and an insert adapted to be received in the well. The insert has a bottom wall and a side wall. At least one of the bottom wall and the side wall define a plurality of openings, such that an interior of the insert is in fluid communication with the well when the insert is inserted into the well.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2014
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Rostislav Chernomorsky, Nicholas Gale, Sam Cichon