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).
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Patent number: 11864976Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 23, 2020Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: John Strein, Sam Cichon
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Patent number: 11826196Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 17, 2022Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.Inventors: Sam Cichon, Michael E. Dunn
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Publication number: 20230115770Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2022Publication date: April 13, 2023Applicant: REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.Inventors: Sam CICHON, Michael E. DUNN
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Patent number: 11471124Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 15, 2017Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.Inventors: Sam Cichon, Michael E. Dunn
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Publication number: 20200352691Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2020Publication date: November 12, 2020Inventors: John Strein, Sam Cichon
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Patent number: 10758331Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 19, 2018Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Assignee: REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.Inventors: John Strein, Sam Cichon
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Publication number: 20190328500Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2017Publication date: October 31, 2019Inventors: Sam CICHON, Michael E. DUNN
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Publication number: 20180206962Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2018Publication date: July 26, 2018Inventors: John Strein, Sam Cichon
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Patent number: 9896653Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 16, 2017Date of Patent: February 20, 2018Assignee: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Rostislav Chernomorsky, Nicholas Gale, Sam Cichon
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Publication number: 20170191014Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2017Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventors: Rostislav Chernomorsky, Nicholas Gale, Sam Cichon
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Patent number: 9632101Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 9, 2014Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Rostislav Chernomorsky, Nicholas Gale, Sam Cichon
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Publication number: 20140196550Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2014Publication date: July 17, 2014Applicant: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Rostislav Chernomorsky, Nicholas Gale, Sam Cichon