Patents by Inventor Alan Schinazi
Alan Schinazi 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: 11371092Abstract: An imaging system for exciting and measuring fluorescence on or in samples comprising fluorescent materials (e.g. fluorescent labels, dyes or pigments). In one embodiment, a device is used to detect fluorescent labels on nucleic acid. In a preferred embodiment, the device is configured such that fluorescent labels in a plurality of different DNA templates are simultaneously detected.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2016Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Assignee: QIAGEN SCIENCES, LLCInventors: Steven Gordon, Steven Auger, Alan Schinazi
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Patent number: 9828632Abstract: An imaging system for exciting and measuring fluorescence on or in samples comprising fluorescent materials (e.g. fluorescent labels, dyes or pigments). In one embodiment, a device is used to detect fluorescent labels on nucleic acid. In a preferred embodiment, the device is configured such that fluorescent labels in a plurality of different DNA templates are simultaneously detected.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2014Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: INTELLIGENT BIO-SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Steven Gordon, Steven Auger, Alan Schinazi
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Publication number: 20160369337Abstract: An imaging system for exciting and measuring fluorescence on or in samples comprising fluorescent materials (e.g. fluorescent labels, dyes or pigments). In one embodiment, a device is used to detect fluorescent labels on nucleic acid. In a preferred embodiment, the device is configured such that fluorescent labels in a plurality of different DNA templates are simultaneously detected.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2016Publication date: December 22, 2016Inventors: Steven Gordon, Steven Auger, Alan Schinazi
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Patent number: 9072636Abstract: A disposable personal care article includes a shell having a unitary structure for disposition adjacent a wearer's vulva region; wherein the shell has a first side and a second side, the first side having a first area and a second area, the first area including body adhesive properties; wherein at least a portion of the first area comprises a body attachment means for adhering the shell directly to the skin and/or hair of the wearer; and wherein the shell has an anterior portion and a posterior portion where the posterior portion exhibits a higher % Extension relative to the anterior portion when a stretching force of 454 grams is applied, as measured by the % Strain Differential Test; and an absorbent structure present in the second area of the shell, wherein the first area is longitudinally separated from the second area.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2012Date of Patent: July 7, 2015Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Melissa Jean Dennis, Russell Frederick Ross, Luke Hagan, Thomas Andrew Lutzow, Gerhard Andrew Foelsche, Aidan J Petrie, Alan Schinazi
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Publication number: 20150159211Abstract: An imaging system for exciting and measuring fluorescence on or in samples comprising fluorescent materials (e.g. fluorescent labels, dyes or pigments). In one embodiment, a device is used to detect fluorescent labels on nucleic acid. In a preferred embodiment, the device is configured such that fluorescent labels in a plurality of different DNA templates are simultaneously detected.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2014Publication date: June 11, 2015Inventors: Steven Gordon, Steven Auger, Alan Schinazi
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Patent number: 8940481Abstract: An imaging system for exciting and measuring fluorescence on or in samples comprising fluorescent materials (e.g. fluorescent labels, dyes or pigments). In one embodiment, a device is used to detect fluorescent labels on nucleic acid. In a preferred embodiment, the device is configured such that fluorescent labels in a plurality of different DNA templates are simultaneously detected.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2010Date of Patent: January 27, 2015Assignee: Intelligent BioSystems, Inc.Inventors: Steven Gordon, Steven Auger, Alan Schinazi
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Publication number: 20130217596Abstract: An imaging system for exciting and measuring fluorescence on or in samples comprising fluorescent materials (e.g. fluorescent labels, dyes or pigments). In one embodiment, a device is used to detect fluorescent labels on nucleic acid. In a preferred embodiment, the device is configured such that fluorescent labels in a plurality of different DNA templates are simultaneously detected.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2012Publication date: August 22, 2013Inventors: Steven Gordon, Steven Auger, Alan Schinazi
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Patent number: 8292862Abstract: A disposable personal care article comprises a shell having a unitary structure for disposition adjacent a wearer's vulva region, where the shell has a first side and a second side, the first side having a first area and a second area. The first area of the shell contacts to the wearer's skin and/or hair surrounding the vulva region. At least a portion of the first area comprises a body attachment means for adhering the shell directly to the skin and/or hair of the wearer. In addition, the shell has an anterior half and a posterior half where the posterior half exhibits a higher extension relative to the anterior half when a stretching force of 454 grams is applied. In some aspects, the article further includes an absorbent structure.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2009Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Melissa Jean Dennis, Russell Frederick Ross, Luke Hagan, Thomas Andrew Lutzow, Gerhard Andrew Foelsche, Aidan J. Petrie, Alan Schinazi
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Patent number: 8141291Abstract: An insect trap including a suction device to suck insects into a catch where they are killed or detained. The insect trap also includes a catalytic reactor that uses a portion of the air and a combustible fuel to produce CO2. The CO2 is expelled from the trap at one end and the intake air is sucked in at the other. Intake and outlet ports for the intake air and lure respectively are angled toward each other. Accordingly, more insects that are drawn to the lure become trapped in the intake air.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2008Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: Woodstream CorporationInventors: Alan Schinazi, Michael C. Vieira
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Patent number: 7987631Abstract: A flow restrictor is provided to reduce pressure in the flow of a fluid, such as a hydrocarbon-based fuel. The flow restrictor takes the form of a capillary that is void of any abrupt flow disruptions. The flow restrictor may be used in place of an orifice and provides the advantage that it has a larger diameter than an orifice of similar function. Precipitation is less likely to form on the restrictor and any precipitation is less likely to have an adverse affect on performance.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2008Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignee: Woodstream CorporationInventors: Alan Schinazi, David Zitnick, Hamid Pishdadian, Michael C. Vieira
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Patent number: 7978378Abstract: A method for scanning an object is provided. The method involves placing the object on a scanning platform. The scanner has a plurality of cameras positioned around the object to be scanned. The scanned object can be a foot, among other things, and the scanner is positioned at a predetermined incline so that the foot is evenly supported. A positioning system including at least one sensor is used to determine if the foot is located within a predetermined scanning area. The method can be used to measure foot dimensions for the production of shoe lasts and construction of shoes. The method can be used in a system for selecting shoes that properly fit.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2010Date of Patent: July 12, 2011Assignee: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Hamid Pishdadian, Richard A. Genga, Jr., Alan Schinazi, Justin W. Sirotin, Carl B. Dumas
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Publication number: 20100157388Abstract: A method for scanning an object is provided. The method involves placing the object on a scanning platform. The scanner has a plurality of cameras positioned around the object to be scanned. The scanned object can be a foot, among other things, and the scanner is positioned at a predetermined incline so that the foot is evenly supported. A positioning system including at least one sensor is used to determine if the foot is located within a predetermined scanning area. The method can be used to measure foot dimensions for the production of shoe lasts and construction of shoes. The method can be used in a system for selecting shoes that properly fit.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2010Publication date: June 24, 2010Inventors: Hamid Pishdadian, Richard A. Genga, JR., Alan Schinazi, Justin W. Sirotin
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Publication number: 20100152050Abstract: An imaging system for exciting and measuring fluorescence on or in samples comprising fluorescent materials (e.g. fluorescent labels, dyes or pigments). In one embodiment, a device is used to detect fluorescent labels on nucleic acid. In a preferred embodiment, the device is configured such that fluorescent labels in a plurality of different DNA templates are simultaneously detected.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2010Publication date: June 17, 2010Inventors: Steven Gordon, Steven Auger, Alan Schinazi
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Patent number: 7738145Abstract: A scanner has a plurality of cameras positioned around an object to be scanned. The object is illuminated by unstructured light and the object is covered by a textured surface. The cameras can be arranged as pairs and each camera pair is supported on a single support. The scanned object can be a foot, among other things, and the scanner is positioned at a predetermined incline so that the foot is evenly supported. Method for attaching the camera pairs on the support, method for calibrating the camera pairs and method of scanning the foot to provide shoe sizes and shoe lasts are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2009Date of Patent: June 15, 2010Assignee: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Hamid Pishdadian, Richard A. Genga, Jr., Alan Schinazi, Justin W. Sirotin
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Patent number: 7706028Abstract: A scanner has a plurality of cameras positioned around an object to be scanned. The object is illuminated by unstructured light and the object is covered by a textured surface. The cameras can be arranged as pairs and each camera pair is supported on a single support. The scanned object can be a foot, among other things, and the scanner is positioned at a predetermined incline so that the foot is evenly supported. A positioning system, either visual or automatic, is included on the scanner platform. If automatic, a sensor array is affixed to the platform such that a scan will only initiate when certain sensors or combinations of sensors are ON. Method for attaching the camera pairs on the support, method for calibrating the camera pairs and method of scanning the foot to provide shoe sizes and shoe lasts are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2005Date of Patent: April 27, 2010Assignee: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Hamid Pishdadian, Richard A. Genga, Jr., Alan Schinazi, Justin W. Sirotin, Carl B. Dumas
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Publication number: 20100057034Abstract: A disposable personal care article comprises a shell having a unitary structure for disposition adjacent a wearer's vulva region, where the shell has a first side and a second side, the first side having a first area and a second area. The first area of the shell contacts to the wearer's skin and/or hair surrounding the vulva region. At least a portion of the first area comprises a body attachment means for adhering the shell directly to the skin and/or hair of the wearer. In addition, the shell has an anterior half and a posterior half where the posterior half exhibits a higher extension relative to the anterior half when a stretching force of 454 grams is applied. In some aspects, the article further includes an absorbent structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2009Publication date: March 4, 2010Inventors: Melissa Dennis, Russell Frederick Ross, Luke Hagan, Thomas Andrew Lutzow, Gerhard Andrew Foelsche, Aidan J. Petrie, Alan Schinazi
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Publication number: 20090273664Abstract: A scanner has a plurality of cameras positioned around an object to be scanned. The object is illuminated by unstructured light and the object is covered by a textured surface. The cameras can be arranged as pairs and each camera pair is supported on a single support. The scanned object can be a foot, among other things, and the scanner is positioned at a predetermined incline so that the foot is evenly supported. Method for attaching the camera pairs on the support, method for calibrating the camera pairs and method of scanning the foot to provide shoe sizes and shoe lasts are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2009Publication date: November 5, 2009Inventors: Hamid Pishdadian, Richard A. Genga, JR., Alan Schinazi, Justin W. Sirotin
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Patent number: 7557966Abstract: A scanner has a plurality of cameras positioned around an object to be scanned. The object is illuminated by unstructured light and the object is covered by a textured surface. The cameras can be arranged as pairs and each camera pair is supported on a single support. The scanned object can be a foot, among other things, and the scanner is positioned at a predetermined incline so that the foot is evenly supported. Method for attaching the camera pairs on the support, method for calibrating the camera pairs and method of scanning the foot to provide shoe sizes and shoe lasts are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2004Date of Patent: July 7, 2009Assignee: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Hamid Pishdadian, Richard A. Genga, Jr., Alan Schinazi, Justin W. Sirotin
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Publication number: 20080244959Abstract: A flow restrictor is provided to reduce pressure in the flow of a fluid, such as a hydrocarbon-based fuel. The flow restrictor takes the form of a capillary that is void of any abrupt flow disruptions. The flow restrictor may be used in place of an orifice and provides the advantage that it has a larger diameter than an orifice of similar function. Precipitation is less likely to form on the restrictor and any precipitation is less likely to have an adverse affect on performance.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2008Publication date: October 9, 2008Applicant: Kaz, IncorporatedInventors: Alan Schinazi, David Zitnick, Hamid Pishdadian, Michael C. Vieira
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Publication number: 20080236025Abstract: An insect trap including a suction device to suck insects into a catch where they are killed or detained. The insect trap also includes a catalytic reactor that uses a portion of the air and a combustible fuel to produce CO2. The CO2 is expelled from the trap at one end and the intake air is sucked in at the other. Intake and outlet ports for the intake air and lure respectively are angled toward each other. Accordingly, more insects that are drawn to the lure become trapped in the intake air.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2008Publication date: October 2, 2008Applicant: KAZ, INCORPORATEDInventors: Alan Schinazi, Michael C. Vieira