Patents Assigned to Biokit, S.A.
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Patent number: 11536718Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a clinical instrument analyzer system for the automatic analysis of patient samples. In one embodiment, the analyzer may be used to analyze bodily fluid samples, such as blood, plasma, serum, urine or cerebrospinal fluid, for example. Embodiments of the invention relate to an apparatus and method, for example, an immunoassay method, for separating out target molecules in a magnetic field and then analyzing those target molecules with a luminometer.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2014Date of Patent: December 27, 2022Assignee: Biokit, S.A.Inventors: Luis-Miguel Garcia Gros, Mark Talmer, Gerhardt P. Schroeder, Paul C. Dahlstrom, Jose Serra Domènech
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Patent number: 9636647Abstract: A clinical instrument analyzer system for automated analysis of patient samples with a system for suspending particles or methods for the separation of particles, such as magnetic particles, is described herein. The system for suspending particles comprises a reagent cartridge comprising a reagent holder for holding a plurality of tubes. The plurality of tubes comprise a mixing tube for holding particles, rotatably mounted in the holder and a motor operatively connectable to a slot longitudinally positioned on the lower section of the mixing tube. The particles in the mixing tube are suspended when the mixing tube rotates in accordance with the embodiments of the invention. The analyzer can be used to analyze bodily fluid samples, such as blood, plasma, serum, urine or cerebrospinal fluid.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2013Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: Biokit, S.A.Inventors: Kathleen Vincent, Mark Talmer, Gerhardt P. Schroeder
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Patent number: 9523699Abstract: An apparatus and methods for dispensing sample holders for use in an automated sample analyzer is disclosed herein. The apparatus for dispensing sample holders includes a rotating carousel for housing stack of sample holders. Stacks of sample holders from the rotating carousel are fed into a chute where sample holders contact a set of rotating members having helical threads thereon. The helically threaded rotating members engage the sample containers and separate each sample holder from the remaining sample holders in the stack by rotation of the helically threaded rotating members. The sample holder can then be transferred for use in an automated sample analyzer.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2013Date of Patent: December 20, 2016Assignee: Biokit, S.A.Inventors: Mark Talmer, Paul C. Dahlstrom
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Patent number: 9383296Abstract: A reagent container pack for storing, preserving, and automatically unsealing and resealing a plurality of reagent containers in a reagent container pack on-board an automated clinical sample analyzer for analyzing analytes in a body fluid.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2014Date of Patent: July 5, 2016Assignee: Biokit, S.A.Inventors: Mark Talmer, Robert C. Aviles, Luis Miguel Garcia Gros, Paul C. Dahlstrom, Derek Verhoorn, Dan O'Sullivan
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Patent number: 8916108Abstract: A vial and particles for distributing reagent bound particles in a fluid, a kit, and methods for distributing particles in a fluid.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2012Date of Patent: December 23, 2014Assignee: Biokit S.A.Inventor: Joan Francesc Guasch
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Patent number: 8795609Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a clinical instrument analyzer system for the automatic analysis of patient samples. In one embodiment, the analyzer may be used to analyze bodily fluid samples, such as blood, plasma, serum, urine or cerebrospinal fluid, for example. Embodiments of the invention relate to an apparatus and method, for example, an immunoassay method, for separating out target molecules in a magnetic field and then analyzing those target molecules with a luminometer.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2007Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: Biokit, S.A.Inventors: Luis Miguel Garcia Gros, Mark Talmer, Gerhardt P. Schroeder, Paul C. Dahlstrom, Jose Serra Domènech
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Patent number: 8728413Abstract: A reagent container pack for storing, preserving, and automatically unsealing and resealing a plurality of reagent containers in a reagent container pack on-board an automated clinical sample analyzer for analyzing analytes in a body fluid.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2008Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: Biokit, S.A.Inventors: Mark Talmer, Robert C. Aviles, Luis Miguel Garcia Gros, Paul C. Dahlstrom, Derek Verhoorn, Dan O'Sullivan
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Patent number: 8550697Abstract: A clinical instrument analyzer system for automated analysis of patient samples with a system for suspending particles or methods for the separation of particles, such as magnetic particles, is described herein. The system for suspending particles comprises a reagent cartridge comprising a reagent holder for holding a plurality of tubes. The plurality of tubes comprise a mixing tube for holding particles, rotatably mounted in the holder and a motor operatively connectable to a slot longitudinally positioned on the lower section of the mixing tube. The particles in the mixing tube are suspended when the mixing tube rotates in accordance with the embodiments of the invention. The analyzer can be used to analyze bodily fluid samples, such as blood, plasma, serum, urine or cerebrospinal fluid.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2010Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Biokit, S.A.Inventors: Kathleen Vincent, Mark Talmer, Gerhardt P. Schroeder
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Patent number: 8480954Abstract: An apparatus and methods for dispensing sample holders for use in an automated sample analyzer is disclosed herein. The apparatus for dispensing sample holders includes a rotating carousel for housing stack of sample holders. Stacks of sample holders from the rotating carousel are fed into a chute where sample holders contact a set of rotating members having helical threads thereon. The helically threaded rotating members engage the sample containers and separate each sample holder from the remaining sample holders in the stack by rotation of the helically threaded rotating members. The sample holder can then be transferred for use in an automated sample analyzer.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2010Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Assignee: Biokit, S.A.Inventors: Mark Talmer, Paul Dahlstrom
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Patent number: 8476080Abstract: A vessel for use in clinical analysis including an open top, a closed bottom, and at least four tapered sides. A method for collecting magnetic particles in a fluid comprising the steps of providing a magnet and a vessel containing magnetic particles in a fluid, attracting the magnetic particles to the magnet, and moving the magnetic particles with the magnet out of the fluid.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2012Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignee: Biokit, S.A.Inventors: Mark Talmer, Kathleen Limerick, Gary Schroeder
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Patent number: 8211386Abstract: A vessel for use in clinical analysis including an open top, a closed bottom, and at least four tapered sides. A method for collecting magnetic particles in a fluid comprising the steps of providing a magnet and a vessel containing magnetic particles in a fluid, attracting the magnetic particles to the magnet, and moving the magnetic particles with the magnet out of the fluid.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2004Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: Biokit, S.A.Inventors: Mark Talmer, Kathleen Limerick, Gary Schroeder
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Patent number: 8182762Abstract: A vial and particles for distributing reagent bound particles in a fluid, a kit, and methods for distributing particles in a fluid.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2008Date of Patent: May 22, 2012Assignee: Biokit, S.A.Inventor: Joan Francesc Guasch
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Patent number: 7731899Abstract: An apparatus and methods for dispensing sample holders for use in an automated sample analyzer is disclosed herein. The apparatus for dispensing sample holders includes a rotating carousel for housing stack of sample holders. Stacks of sample holders from the rotating carousel are fed into a chute where sample holders contact a set of rotating members having helical threads thereon. The helically threaded rotating members engage the sample containers and separate each sample holder from the remaining sample holders in the stack by rotation of the helically threaded rotating members. The sample holder can then be transferred for use in an automated sample analyzer.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2007Date of Patent: June 8, 2010Assignee: Biokit, S.A.Inventors: Mark Talmer, Paul Dahlstrom
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Patent number: 7700727Abstract: The present invention generally features therapeutic and diagnostic compositions and methods for increasing or decreasing the binding of a lysozyme polypeptide to a Treponema pallidum P17 polypeptide (Tp17) or a Tp17-like polypeptide. More particularly, the invention relates to compositions and methods for detecting, treating, or preventing a pathogen infection or a chronic disorder; and to binding assays using a Tp17-like polypeptide and a lysozyme polypeptide.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2005Date of Patent: April 20, 2010Assignee: Biokit, S.A.Inventors: François Xavier Berthet, Francesc Vayreda Casadevall, Maria Cruz Sanz Maria, Teresa Llop Garcia, Angels Mor Olle
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Publication number: 20060286119Abstract: The present invention generally features therapeutic and diagnostic compositions and methods for increasing or decreasing the binding of a lysozyme polypeptide to a Treponema pallidum P17 polypeptide (Tp17) or a Tp17-like polypeptide. More particularly, the invention relates to compositions and methods for detecting, treating, or preventing a pathogen infection or a chronic disorder; and to binding assays using a Tp17-like polypeptide and a lysozyme polypeptide.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2006Publication date: December 21, 2006Applicant: Biokit S.A.Inventors: Francois Berthet, Francesc Casadevall, Maria Cruz Sanz Maria, Teresa Llop Garcia, Angels Mor Olle
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Publication number: 20060275317Abstract: The present invention generally features therapeutic and diagnostic compositions and methods for increasing or decreasing the binding of a lysozyme polypeptide to a Treponema pallidum P17 polypeptide (Tp17) or a Tp17-like polypeptide. More particularly, the invention relates to compositions and methods for detecting, treating, or preventing a pathogen infection or a chronic disorder; and to binding assays using a Tp17-like polypeptide and a lysozyme polypeptide.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2006Publication date: December 7, 2006Applicant: Biokit S.A.Inventors: Francois Berthet, Francesc Vayreda Casadevall, Maria Cruz Sanz Maria, Teresa Llop Garcia, Angels Mor Olle
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Patent number: D560816Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2007Date of Patent: January 29, 2008Assignee: Biokit, S.A.Inventors: Mark Talmer, Paul C. Dahlstrom
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Patent number: D565741Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2007Date of Patent: April 1, 2008Assignee: Biokit, S.A.Inventors: Kathleen Vincent, Mark Talmer, Gerhardt P. Schroeder
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Patent number: D620603Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2008Date of Patent: July 27, 2010Assignee: Biokit S.A.Inventors: Mark Talmer, Robert C. Aviles, Luis Miguel Garcia Gros, Paul C. Dahlstrom, Derek Verhoorn, Dan O'Sullivan
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Patent number: D621520Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2008Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Assignee: Biokit, S.A.Inventors: Mark Talmer, Paul C. Dahlstrom