Patents by Inventor Alan J. LOI

Alan J. LOI 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).

  • SPINNING VESSEL SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MIXING, SUSPENDING PARTICULATES, ALIQUOTING, WASHING MAGNETIC BEADS, AND CONCENTRATING ANALYTES
    Publication number: 20230256403
    Abstract: Provided herein are apparatuses and systems for mixing liquids and suspensions that include vessels with structures that improve mixing while not contacting liquid delivery components. The apparatuses and systems can include a motor drive that allows speed and directional control of rotation of the vessel. The apparatuses and systems can include one or more magnets for separating magnetic beads in a suspension. Also provided are methods using said apparatuses and systems for mixing and separation processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2023
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Inventors: John E. CHAVEZ, Kristi K. MYERS, Alan J. LOI, Christopher A. ANGELO, Natalie A. KNUTH, Patrick H. CLEVELAND, Christopher P.W. HICKMAN
  • Spinning vessel systems and methods for mixing, suspending particulates, aliquoting, washing magnetic beads, and concentrating analytes
    Patent number: 11623188
    Abstract: Provided herein are apparatuses and systems for mixing liquids and suspensions that include vessels with structures that improve mixing while not contacting liquid delivery components. The apparatuses and systems can include a motor drive that allows speed and directional control of rotation of the vessel. The apparatuses and systems can include one or more magnets for separating magnetic beads in a suspension. Also provided are methods using said apparatuses and systems for mixing and separation processes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: V&P SCIENTIFIC, INC.
    Inventors: Joel I. Renick, John E. Chavez, Kristi K. Myers, Alan J. Loi, Christopher A. Angelo, Natalie A. Knuth, Patrick H. Cleveland, Christopher P. W. Hickman
  • SPINNING VESSEL SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MIXING, SUSPENDING PARTICULATES, ALIQUOTING, WASHING MAGNETIC BEADS, AND CONCENTRATING ANALYTES
    Publication number: 20200164322
    Abstract: Provided herein are apparatuses and systems for mixing liquids and suspensions that include vessels with structures that improve mixing while not contacting liquid delivery components. The apparatuses and systems can include a motor drive that allows speed and directional control of rotation of the vessel. The apparatuses and systems can include one or more magnets for separating magnetic beads in a suspension. Also provided are methods using said apparatuses and systems for mixing and separation processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2019
    Publication date: May 28, 2020
    Inventors: Joel I. RENICK, John E. CHAVEZ, Kristi K. MYERS, Alan J. LOI, Christopher A. ANGELO, Natalie A. KNUTH, Patrick H. CLEVELAND, Christopher P.W. HICKMAN