Patents by Inventor Alexander NAVARRO

Alexander NAVARRO 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).

  • Systems and methods for capacitive fluid level detection, and handling containers
    Patent number: 11345946
    Abstract: A fluid container holder includes a body having a receptacle configured to receive a container. The body has a conductive outer surface for connection to an electrical ground or voltage source, and the holder is not formed solely of an electrically conductive metal. A fluid container handling assembly includes a drawer having a holder supporting a fluid container, and a frame supporting the holder. The frame is movable between a first position providing access to the holder and a second position positioning the holder within the instrument. The assembly also includes a first lock securing the holder to the frame when the frame is at the first frame position and unlocking the holder from the frame when the frame is at the second frame position. The assembly also includes a holder transporter configured to move the holder between a first holder position and a second holder position within the instrument.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: GEN-PROBE INCORPORATED
    Inventors: David Opalsky, David Buse, James T. Tuggle, Alexander Navarro, Patrick Sheehan
  • Systems And Methods For Capacitive Fluid Level Detection, And Handling Containers
    Publication number: 20180282788
    Abstract: A fluid container holder includes a body having a receptacle configured to receive a container. The body has a conductive outer surface for connection to an electrical ground or voltage source, and the holder is not formed solely of an electrically conductive metal. A fluid container handling assembly includes a drawer having a holder supporting a fluid container, and a frame supporting the holder. The frame is movable between a first position providing access to the holder and a second position positioning the holder within the instrument. The assembly also includes a first lock securing the holder to the frame when the frame is at the first frame position and unlocking the holder from the frame when the frame is at the second frame position. The assembly also includes a holder transporter configured to move the holder between a first holder position and a second holder position within the instrument.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2018
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Inventors: David OPALSKY, David BUSE, James T. TUGGLE, Alexander NAVARRO, Patrick SHEEHAN