Patents Examined by Kathryn Wright
  • Patent number: 11833507
    Abstract: A system and method for target material retrieval and processing, the system comprising: an adaptor configured to interface with a capture region of a capture substrate for capturing particles in single-particle format within a set of wells, wherein the adaptor comprises a first region configured to interface with the capture region, a second region, and a cavity extending from the first region to the second region; and a support structure coupled to the adaptor and providing a set of operation modes for movement of the adaptor relative to the capture substrate. The system enables methods for magnetic and/or other force-based methods of retrieval of target material (e.g., derived from single cells).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Kalyan Handique, Swati Ranade, Vishal Sharma, Austin Payne, Sam Tuck
  • Patent number: 11835537
    Abstract: There is provided a sample ejection system for ejecting a sample from a flow of fluid, the system comprises: a fluid flow channel for receiving, in use, the flow of fluid; a fluid inlet channel connected to the flow channel and arranged to receive, in use, pressurised fluid; a fluid outlet channel connected to the flow channel at a location downstream in the flow direction of the flow of fluid and comprises an outlet. The system is arranged such that, in use, pressurised fluid is applied to the fluid flow channel via the fluid inlet channel to drive fluid from the region of the fluid flow channel between the fluid inlet and outlet channels through the fluid outlet channel and out of the outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: TTP Plc
    Inventors: Richard Janse Van Rensburg, Benjamin James Metcalf
  • Patent number: 11828516
    Abstract: A cryogenic storage system includes a transfer module configured to service one or more cryogenic storage freezers. The transfer module includes a working chamber that maintains a cryogenic environment for the transfer of sample tubes between different sample boxes. One or more freezer ports enable the transfer module to receive a sample box extracted from a respective freezer. An input/output (I/O) port enables external access to samples. A box transport robot operates to transport sample boxes between the freezer ports, the working chamber, and the I/O port. A picker robot operates to transfer sample tubes between sample boxes within the working chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: AZENTA US, INC.
    Inventors: Lingchen Sun, Bruce Zandi, Frank Hunt, Jr., Aaron Plaisted, Tiffany Holmes, Matthew Albert, Fang Cui, Yuri Rubenchik, Daniel Lamothe
  • Patent number: 11796550
    Abstract: A sample analyzer includes: a reagent container holder including a reagent container holder body configured to hold a reagent container, and a tilt changing part configured to change a tilt of the reagent container holder body; a reagent dispenser configured to aspirate a reagent contained in the reagent container held in the reagent container holder body; a detector configured to detect a signal for analysis from a measurement specimen containing a sample and the reagent dispensed by the reagent dispenser; and a controller that analyzes the sample on the basis of the signal detected by the detector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: SYSMEX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Takuya Fujii, Hironori Katsumi, Akio Toyoda
  • Patent number: 11796552
    Abstract: A system for automated processing of a plurality of batches, each batch being derived from one biological sample, the system comprising an enclosure which can be closed and sterilized, each batch of the plurality of batches comprising one or more cell processing container; a plurality of reagent containers for holding reagents within the enclosure; at least one reagent dispenser within the enclosure for dispensing reagents during said automated processing; a quality control system within the enclosure for analyzing at least one characteristic of a batch during said automated processing; a harvester within the enclosure for harvesting batches; a robotic system within the enclosure, configured for transporting cell processing containers, decapping or otherwise opening cell processing containers, pipetting reagents or liquids from cell processing containers, and aspirating liquids from cell processing containers, during said automated processing; a tracker for electronically tracking the plurality of batches aft
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: Genesis Technologies Limited
    Inventor: Jan-Eric Ahlfors
  • Patent number: 11772096
    Abstract: A system for processing a biological sample includes a substrate comprising a plurality of wells and a plurality of flow channels. The system further includes a flow control system comprising a manifold having a plurality of ports configured to fluidically couple to the plurality of wells, and one or more containment structures configured to contain carrier fluid and fluidically couple to the ports. The flow control system further includes a cradle configured to removably receive the substrate. The flow control system is configured to transmit pressure differential, via the manifold, to the plurality of wells so as to cause a plurality of sample volumes held by at least some wells of the plurality of wells to flow through respective flow channels and cause the carrier fluid to flow through the flow channels and form a plurality of droplets of the plurality of sample volumes separated by the carrier fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: STOKES BIO LTD.
    Inventors: Mark Davies, Tara Dalton, Kieran Curran
  • Patent number: 11768158
    Abstract: An implement analyzing device that is sized for receiving, more than one fluid retainer cartridge assembly is disclosed. The implement analyzing device includes a support member, a housing, a cartridge receiver, at least one cartridge heater, an Imaging, device and an implement analyzing device integrated circuit. The cartridge receiver is disposed within a cavity in the implement analyzing device and defines at least one cartridge viewing window. At least one cartridge heater disposed within the cavity and connected to the cartridge receiver. The imaging device is disposed within the cavity and arranged opposite the at least one cartridge viewing window. The implement analyzing device integrated circuit is communicatively coupled to the at least one cartridge heater and the imaging device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: NEOGEN CORPORATION
    Inventors: Frank Eric Klein, Andrew John Wheeler, Andrew John DenHartigh, William Hoerner, Nathaniel Banner, Damon Borich, Andrea Grbavac, Alejandro Silveyra, Michelle Silveyra, Zwckxally Obregon
  • Patent number: 11768214
    Abstract: An automatic analyzer includes: a specimen holding unit configured to hold a specimen container in which a specimen is stored; a dispensed container holding unit configured to hold a plurality of dispensed containers; a dispensing probe configured to separate a predetermined amount of the specimen from the specimen container, and configured to dispense the specimen into the dispensed container; a probe washing device configured to wash a leading end of the dispensing probe in a washing liquid; and a controller configured to control driving of the dispensing probe. The controller includes an arithmetic processing unit configured to calculate a concentration of the specimen in the specimen container. The specimen is subject to dilution with the washing liquid adhered to the leading end of the dispensing probe in the probe washing device. The arithmetic processing unit sets a maximum number of times for dispensing the specimen, based on the concentration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: JEOL Ltd.
    Inventor: Tsuyoshi Yaita
  • Patent number: 11759785
    Abstract: A receptacle holder for supporting at least one fluid-containing receptacle includes a body and an RFID transponder. The body includes an electrically conductive portion defining a first recess configured to receive at least a first fluid-containing receptacle, and an electrically non-conductive portion attached to the electrically conductive portion. The RFID transponder is disposed on the electrically non-conductive portion of the body, and stores information about the receptacle holder. The receptacle holder can also include the first fluid-containing receptacle received within the first recess.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: GEN-PROBE INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Trung Q. Pham, Jerry W. Jeffers, II, David Buse, Steven G. Grubbs
  • Patent number: 11761972
    Abstract: The objective of the present disclosure is to provide a technique for reducing a quantity of magnetic particles remaining on a reaction vessel wall surface in a cleaning step for reducing, in a stepwise manner, an amount of a magnetic particle solution in the reaction vessel. The automated analysis device according to the present disclosure causes an agitating mechanism to operate in such a way that a magnetic substance remaining on the wall surface of the vessel in the previous cleaning step is captured by a cleaning solution in the next cleaning step.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Hitachi High-Tech Corporation
    Inventors: Tooru Inaba, Ruochi Hsu, Shinya Matsuoka, Takeshi Yokokawa, Daisuke Ebihara
  • Patent number: 11761971
    Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement for preparing a plurality of samples for an analytical method, comprising a carousel with a solid housing and moveable receiving parts for the sample containers; a control for controlling the receiving parts in the carousel; and a sample receiving device for providing the sample for the analytical method. Said arrangement is characterized in that one or more stations for preparing samples are provided on the carousel, the receiving parts for the sample containers of the carousel can be positioned on said stations. Said arrangement also comprises a centrifuge with pairs of opposite lying receiving parts provided for the sample containers, and said receiving parts are arranged such that they can move on the centrifuge for the sample holder such that a transfer of a sample holder between a receiving part in the carousel and a receiving part in the centrifuge can be carried out. The control takes place by the same control which is also provided for controlling the carousel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Inventor: Joachim Gerstel
  • Patent number: 11754580
    Abstract: A sample measurement method of performing first measurement for a blood coagulation test and second measurement for a test different from the blood coagulation test includes: dispensing a sample for use in the first measurement into a first container from a sample container; dispensing the sample for use in the second measurement into a second container different from the first container from the sample container from which the sample for use in the first measurement has been dispensed; performing the first measurement based on the sample dispensed into the first container; and performing the second measurement based on the sample dispensed into the second container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: SYSMEX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Shunsuke Ariyoshi, Tsuyoshi Fukuzaki, Masaki Shiba
  • Patent number: 11752496
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a mobile laboratory for use in environment testing, comprising a laboratory casing, lifting hooks are provided at four corners of a top part of an outer wall of the laboratory casing, a supporting frame is provided beneath a bottom of the laboratory casing, an testing room is provided in one side of the laboratory casing and beneficial effects are: by providing lifting hooks, it is convenient to lift and move the mobile laboratory, change orientation as per usage conditions with a transportation vehicle and to build quickly a mobile laboratory for use in the testing site; and the signal transceiver transmits testing data collected by near-infrared spectroscopy, biosensor technology, biochip detection technology, ATP bioluminescence method, immunological analysis method and immunological analysis method by QR code tags, RFID tags, cameras, temperature sensors, sound sensors, vibration sensors, pressure sensors, RFID readers, QR code readers, and single-chip microcomputers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: GUANGDONG ZHONGHUI MOBILE LABORATORY TESTING TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Xiaohui Peng
  • Patent number: 11754576
    Abstract: Coordinated conveyors in an automated system. A system comprises a plurality of conveyors, which each comprise a plurality of segments, and one or more stations. An instruction is received to perform an operation that requires at least one station to process at least a first item held by a first segment of a first conveyor and a second item held by a second segment of a second conveyor. In response to the instruction, one or both of the first and second conveyors are moved, such that the first segment and the second segment are aligned at the station. After alignment, one or more instruments of the station process the first item and the second item.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: Team Conveyer Intellectual Properties, LLC
    Inventor: John G. Gorman
  • Patent number: 11754581
    Abstract: A positioning system (1) that has a system main part (4), on which multiple working units (6) are arranged next to one another in the axial direction of a y-axis, said working units being linearly movable, thereby carrying out a working movement (8) in the axial direction of a z-axis. Each working unit (6) is paired with a dedicated drive unit (7) in order to be actuated, said drive unit having a stator (23) attached to the system main part (4) and an output element (24) drivingly connected to the working unit (6) via a coupling section (26). The stators (23) are distributed into multiple stator rows (58) which are aligned in the axial direction of the y-axis and are arranged one behind the other in the axial direction of the x-axis, wherein the stators (23) of each pair of adjacent stator rows (58) are offset to one another with a mutual overlap in the axial direction of the y-axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: Festo SE & Co. KG
    Inventor: Thomas Feyrer
  • Patent number: 11747357
    Abstract: A method for generating a control program (54) for a laboratory automation device (12) comprises: receiving configuration data (46) of the laboratory automation device (12), the configuration data (46) encoding positions of components (22) in the laboratory automation device (12); generating a three-dimensional model (58) of the components (22) of the laboratory automation device (12) from the configuration data (46), the three-dimensional model (22) additionally including a virtual pipette (60); displaying the three-dimensional model (58) with a virtual reality headset (14); receiving movement data (50) of a motion sensing controller (16) controlled by a user wearing the virtual reality headset (14), the movement data (50) indicating a three-dimensional movement of the motion sensing controller (16) in space; determining a movement of the virtual pipette (60) from the movement data (50) in the three-dimensional model (58) and updating the three-dimensional model (58) according to the movement of the virtual
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: TECAN TRADING AG
    Inventor: Ronan Leboudec
  • Patent number: 11747355
    Abstract: An automatic analysis device is provided with: a sample disk for holding a sample container that accommodates a sample; a reagent disk for holding a reagent container that accommodates a reagent; at least two different measuring units that respectively perform different types of analyses; a control part that controls the measuring units; and a display part that displays: a work flow area in which the flow of operation of the two or more measuring units is displayed; and an overview area in which the usable or unusable states of the respective measuring units are displayed, wherein the overview area has a unit necessity-of-use selection part that can select whether using each of the measuring units is necessary, and the control part controls the display part so as to change the display of the work flow area on the basis of the information set in the unit necessity-of-use selection part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: HITACHI HIGH-TECH CORPORATION
    Inventors: Chie Yabutani, Takumi Yamada, Masahiko Iijima
  • Patent number: 11740253
    Abstract: Provided is an automatic analyzer that can perform a reagent preparation/disposal operation comfortably and smoothly as when printing a reagent list such as a reagent preparation/disposal list on paper even without printing the reagent list. The automatic analyzer that performs analysis using a sample and a reagent, the automatic analyzer including: a storage unit that stores reagent information related to a reagent remaining amount or a reagent expiration date of each of reagent containers; and a display unit that displays a reagent list in which reminder information that gives a reminder to an operator is assigned to each of setting positions of the reagent containers based on the reagent information stored in the storage unit. The reagent managing unit updates display of the reagent list such that a reagent container selected by the operator is visually identifiable while the reagent list is displayed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: HITACHI HIGH-TECH CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hirofumi Sasaki, Toshihide Hanawa, Satoshi Shibuya, Yasuo Kaneko
  • Patent number: 11733256
    Abstract: An embodiment is a sample analysis system for analyzing a sample that includes at least one test device for analyzing the sample. The system also includes a rack handler operable to move a sample from a first location to a second location along a travel path. The rack handler has a rotation assembly including a) an engagement element for engagement with the sample rack, and b) a motor coupled to the engagement element and is operable to cause rotation of the engagement element. The rotation assembly rotates the sample rack from a first orientation into a second orientation along the travel path when the engagement element engages the sample rack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.
    Inventors: William Perry, Michael Chen, Steven Geehan, Gyula Hojer, Norbert Laszka
  • Patent number: 11733251
    Abstract: Methods and systems of performing an assay. A system for performing an assay includes an enclosure defining a temperature-controlled space. An imaging system, an actuator and a dispenser are disposed within the space. The actuator receives a well plate having wells. The actuator is to move the well plate relative to the imaging system to enable the imaging system to obtain image data of one of the wells. The dispenser includes a pump, an outlet and a reservoir holder to receive a reservoir containing a compound. The pump is to be fluidly coupled to the reservoir and an outlet. The pump is to pump the compound from the reservoir through the outlet into one of the wells. The system also includes a controller. The controller is to cause the dispenser to dispense the compound into the first one of the wells while the imaging system obtains the image data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: AMGEN INC.
    Inventors: Brandon Zachary Sarich, Michael R. Berke, Chuck Z. Li, Thomas Clark Pearson