Patents Assigned to STRATEC SE
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Patent number: 11951492Abstract: A system and method for monitoring a dispensed fluid jet with an oscillation nozzle, comprising a main channel and at least one secondary channel surrounding the main channel, wherein the nozzle has an inlet and an outlet for an air flow defining a flow axis running centrally through the main channel, characterized in that the secondary channel comprises a drill hole.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2020Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: STRATEC SEInventors: Fabian Hinderer, Igor Polushkin
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Patent number: 11953382Abstract: A system comprising a device or the device itself for measuring temperatures, comprising a sensor array plate, comprising on a first surface at least one temperature sensor arranged on at least one tongue that is surrounded by a cut-out leaving a bridge to the sensor array plate, wherein the at least one sensor has on both sides' spacer and a second surface opposite the first surface for connection to at least one operating plate of a thermocycler; and a pressure plate, comprising fins at the side for connection to the sensor array plate that align with the spacer of the sensor array plate when a pressure plate is arranged onto a sensor array plate.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2020Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: STRATEC SEInventors: Manuel Künz, Daniel Ahr, Martin Trump, Rüdiger Retzlaff
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Patent number: 11898978Abstract: A sensor system, particularly for monitoring the mixing of at least two fluids and a method for monitoring the mixture of at least two liquids. The present invention provides a sensor system for fluids, comprising at least two level sensor which are arranged vertically one upon the other on and connected to an electronic circuit board, four electrodes of four conductivity sensors which are arranged horizontally next to each other at the bottom of and connected to the electronic circuit board; and a temperature sensor which is connected to the electronic circuit board; a connector for connecting the electronic circuit board to a controller; wherein the electronic circuit board is embedded in a hot melt compound which is surrounded by an injection molded housing.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2022Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: STRATEC SEInventors: Michael Burkart, Ralf Maier
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Patent number: 11794957Abstract: A sealing system for container comprising material and a method using the system. The present invention provides a sealing system for sealing a container comprising material, wherein the system comprises at least a first part which is a cap for sealing a container comprising a seal; and a second part which is a coupling member that is mounted to a dispenser unit, wherein the coupling of both parts with each other is configured that they can be twisted against each other while preventing axial movement of first and second part.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2022Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: STRATEC SEInventors: Sara Zimmermann, Thomas Lowien, Martin Trump
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Patent number: 11796551Abstract: Clusters of multiple diagnostic analyzers, as well as, alternatively, to one single analyzer that consists of multiple parallel cores (basic analyzer modules) to provide a scalable and user-friendly system architecture. The invention provides a terminal for loading, identifying and hosting samples and/or consumables to at least two automated analyzer systems, the system comprising a distribution robot with four linear drives and a rotational drive, wherein a first linear drive comprises a sledge that can only move linear and horizontally on a rail; the rotational drive comprises a platform that can rotate around the sledge; a second linear drive comprises a carrier that can only move linear and horizontally on the platform; a third linear drive comprises a hook that can only move linear and horizontally on the carrier; and a fourth linear drive comprises a drive for vertically moving the platform over the sledge.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2020Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: STRATEC SEInventor: Bernd Gröhbühl
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Patent number: 11561233Abstract: A system for loading pipette tips.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2020Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Assignee: STRATEC SEInventors: Hans-Joachim Pöhler, Nico Birkner, Waldemar Lukhaub, Kai Schaub
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Patent number: 11420210Abstract: A carrier for consumables which are mainly used in laboratory (analytic) applications and provides a carrier for consumables, comprising a ground plate with at least two cut-outs for accommodating a consumable, a clamp plate with at least one clamp extending partially above the cut-outs and a locking lever movably connected with the clamp plate, wherein the locking lever has at least a cam located at an end connected with the clamp plate, wherein the cam presses in a locking position of the locking lever the clamp plate towards the ground plate and releases in a releasing position a gap between ground plate and clamp plate.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2020Date of Patent: August 23, 2022Assignee: STRATEC SEInventor: Andreas Meyer
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Patent number: 11303451Abstract: A work authorization system comprising a credential provider which is installed on a data processing unit of an automated analyzer instrument comprising a device for entering data, a server comprising an interface for receiving data from the credential provider and information for authentication of a user, a database containing all relevant data necessary for authentication of the user and a device for sending messages.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2020Date of Patent: April 12, 2022Assignee: STRATEC SEInventors: Bernd Klaiber, Simona Catana
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Patent number: 11226283Abstract: A cuvette comprising a pyramidal shaped cavity with four sides surfaces, which are connected to each other by curves, wherein side surfaces and curves merge into a transition area that is located above a ring followed by a cone above the bottom of the pyramidally shaped cavity.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2020Date of Patent: January 18, 2022Assignee: STRATEC SEInventors: Martin Trump, Erich Stiess, Markus Niermeyer
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Patent number: 11187713Abstract: A laboratory module for storing and providing access to a plurality of samples, the laboratory module comprising a plurality of bays comprising a plurality of guiding rails and a plurality of rack tray bays for accommodating a plurality of rack trays, and a transport chamber for transporting at least one sample rack to a storage location and for delivering at least one sample rack at predetermined times to a processing system. The transport chamber is adapted to align with any one of the plurality of guiding rails, comprised in the bays and in the rack trays, for placing and moving on the guiding rails the at least one sample rack, and a sensor for sensing the presence and location of a sample rack on any one of the guiding rails, and a barcode scanner that identifies the sample rack and a storage device for storing data.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2014Date of Patent: November 30, 2021Assignee: STRATEC SEInventors: Stephan Habrich, Martin Trump
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Patent number: 10970500Abstract: A scanning method with simple mechanics for use in an automated analyser to scan objects or codes on objects. The invention enables one to move a scanning unit comprising a camera and two deflection mirrors and to set two different focus levels with one and the same drive unit.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2018Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: STRATEC SEInventors: Martin Zver, Michael Burkart
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Patent number: 10948314Abstract: A method for determining the position of a rotor in an electronically commuted motor. The method comprises the steps of calculating the rotation angle using three Hall-sensors; identifying and correcting phase errors; and determining and correcting cyclic errors.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2019Date of Patent: March 16, 2021Assignee: STRATEC SEInventors: Reinhard Hartmann, Rüdiger Retzlaff, Oliver Bürk, Uwe Maschke
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Patent number: 10920916Abstract: A fluid coupling for automated analyzer systems suitable to provide liquids to the system, wherein the fluid coupling comprises a stationary part and a movable part for a fluid connection, wherein both parts have a three-part valve for sealing said stationary and movable part against leakage, said three-part valve comprising a first member composed of two rings that are connected by elastic arms, a second member composed of a rod having different diameters on both ends and a third annular member, wherein at least two member of both parts comprise at least one sealing surface and one sealing lip that get in contact for preventing leakage.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2017Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: STRATEC SEInventors: Stephan Habrich, Tuna Sinangin, Martin Trump
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Patent number: 10352752Abstract: A connection device for providing both a connection for liquid transport and a connection for the transport of electrical energy is disclosed. The connection device comprises a first part and a second part, which detachably connect to one another such that a first liquid conduit comprised in the first part connects with a second liquid conduit comprised in the second part, and a primary coil comprised in the first part inductively couples to a secondary coil comprised in the second part, wherein the first part further comprises a first electronic circuit electrically connected to the primary coil, and the second part further comprises a second electronic circuit electrically connected to the secondary coil.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2014Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignee: STRATEC SEInventors: Michael Burkart, Martin Trump
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Patent number: 10335794Abstract: The present invention is directed to a device, system and method for cooling a reagent compartment. The invention also relates to a use of the device. The device comprises a housing with a first side for attachment to the reagent compartment, a cooling unit with at least one cooling element with a warm upper side and a cold lower side, that is equipped with a cold side heat exchanger comprising at least one first fan, a at least one cold air channel and at least one cold air opening at the first side of the housing for circulating cold air between the at least one cooling element and the reagent compartment in a closed system.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2016Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: STRATEC SEInventors: Stephan Habrich, Martin Trump
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Patent number: D865993Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2017Date of Patent: November 5, 2019Assignee: STRATEC SEInventors: Martin Trump, Thomas Lowien, Matthias Barth
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Patent number: D872299Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2017Date of Patent: January 7, 2020Assignee: STRATEC SEInventors: Martin Trump, Thomas Lowien, Matthias Barth
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Patent number: D1007707Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2021Date of Patent: December 12, 2023Assignees: STRATEC SE, Instrument Laboratory CompanyInventors: Ralf Wolf, Christopher Almy, Jr., Joshua A Shreve, Candice Bell, Benjamin E Newton