Patents by Inventor Amit D. Shah
Amit D. Shah 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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Publication number: 20240011875Abstract: A sectionable tissue sample support structure including a gel compound formed into a self supporting geometric shape for retention and orientation of at least one tissue sample during a histopathology process including processing, embedding and microtome slicing of the tissue sample. A method of orienting, processing, embedding and microtome slicing a tissue sample using a gel compound preformed into a self supporting geometric shape. A combination including the sectionable tissue sample support structure and a package containing the sectionable tissue sample support structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventors: Warren P. Williamson, IV, Richard W. Dapson, Amit D. Shah
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Patent number: 11796429Abstract: A sectionable tissue sample support structure including a gel compound formed into a self supporting geometric shape for retention and orientation of at least one tissue sample during a histopathology process including processing, embedding and microtome slicing of the tissue sample. A method of orienting, processing, embedding and microtome slicing a tissue sample using a gel compound preformed into a self supporting geometric shape. A combination including the sectionable tissue sample support structure and a package containing the sectionable tissue sample support structure.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2020Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignees: BIOPATH AUTOMATION, LLC, SAKURA FINETEK U.S.A., INC.Inventors: Warren P. Williamson, IV, Richard W. Dapson, Amit D. Shah
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Publication number: 20230055997Abstract: A processor assembly including: an exposure station operable to expose a sample on a slide; a print station operable to apply a reagent to the exposed sample through a thermal inkjet process; and a robotic transfer mechanism to transfer the slide from the exposure station to the print station. Also, a reagent cartridge including: a body defining a container having a volume therein; a nonmetallic bag in the container operable to contain a reagent; and a printhead at a base of the body, the printhead coupled to an outlet of the bag. Further, a method including exposing a sample on a slide in a processor assembly; robotically transferring the slide to a printing station of the processor assembly; and applying a reagent to the exposed sample at the printing station by a thermal inkjet printing process.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2020Publication date: February 23, 2023Applicant: Sakura Finetek U.S.A., Inc.Inventors: Amit D. SHAH, Scott WEBSTER, Cristina R. FLORES, Chen Yu CHENG, Chia Hsien LIN, Chih Shun CHUANG, Nicholas John BOOKER, Andrew Douglas WATKINS, Rebecca Jean BARTEL, Chester John HENDERSON, Erico VON BUEREN, Michael YANG
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Publication number: 20230031492Abstract: A processor assembly including a core module operable to expose a sample on a slide; a staining module operable to apply a stain to the exposed sample; and a robotic transfer mechanism to transfer the slide from the core module to the staining module. Also, an apparatus including a rectangular body having an open rear end and an opposite front end; a flange having a first side and a second side, wherein the first side of the flange is coupled to the front end of the body; and a pair of legs extending from second side of the flange, wherein the pair of legs are operable to engage opposite side edges of a slide.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2020Publication date: February 2, 2023Applicant: Sakura Finetek U.S.A., Inc.Inventors: Amit D. Shah, Scott WEBSTER, Nicholas John BOOKER, Andrew WATKINS, Chester HENDERSON, Rebecca J. BARTEL, Erico VON BUEREN, Michael YANG
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Patent number: 11460400Abstract: Apparatuses for measuring sample materials (such as tissue samples) and associated methodologies and instrumentation involve a spectroscopy system or device configured with a sample measuring device (e.g., an attenuated total reflection infrared (ATR-IR) sample measuring device) including a crystal defining a sample receiving surface/interface operatively connected to an IR source and an IR detector. The sample receiving surface/interface facilitates assessing presence (and optionally, amount) of a fixative (e.g., formaldehyde) in sample materials, tissue samples for example. Measurements are taken at one or multiple locations within a sample placement structure/area, which can be provided in the form of a probe or a raised piercing structure containing one or more ATR-IR (or other) sample measuring devices.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2020Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Assignee: SAKURA FINETEK U.S.A., INC.Inventors: Amit D. Shah, Cristina R. Flores
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Patent number: 11280711Abstract: A method including placing a biological sample taken from a body into a chamber; adding a composition including an acetal solvent to the chamber; and fixating the biological sample. A method including placing a tissue from a body into a chamber; and contacting the tissue with a composition including an acetal solvent as a fixating process.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2018Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Assignee: Sakura Finetek U.S.A., Inc.Inventor: Amit D. Shah
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Publication number: 20220011227Abstract: Apparatuses for measuring sample materials (such as tissue samples) and associated methodologies and instrumentation involve a spectroscopy system or device configured with a sample measuring device (e.g., an attenuated total reflection infrared (ATR-IR) sample measuring device) including a crystal defining a sample receiving surface/interface operatively connected to an IR source and an IR detector. The sample receiving surface/interface facilitates assessing presence (and optionally, amount) of a fixative (e.g., formaldehyde) in sample materials, tissue samples for example. Measurements are taken at one or multiple locations within a sample placement structure/area, which can be provided in the form of a probe or a raised piercing structure containing one or more ATR-IR (or other) sample measuring devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2020Publication date: January 13, 2022Inventors: Amit D. Shah, Cristina R. Flores
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Publication number: 20200408651Abstract: A sectionable tissue sample support structure including a gel compound formed into a self supporting geometric shape for retention and orientation of at least one tissue sample during a histopathology process including processing, embedding and microtome slicing of the tissue sample. A method of orienting, processing, embedding and microtome slicing a tissue sample using a gel compound preformed into a self supporting geometric shape. A combination including the sectionable tissue sample support structure and a package containing the sectionable tissue sample support structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2020Publication date: December 31, 2020Inventors: Warren P. Williamson, IV, Richard W. Dapson, Amit D. Shah
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Patent number: 10794804Abstract: A sectionable tissue sample support structure including a gel compound formed into a self supporting geometric shape for retention and orientation of at least one tissue sample during a histopathology process including processing, embedding and microtome slicing of the tissue sample. A method of orienting, processing, embedding and microtome slicing a tissue sample using a gel compound preformed into a self supporting geometric shape. A combination including the sectionable tissue sample support structure and a package containing the sectionable tissue sample support structure.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2013Date of Patent: October 6, 2020Assignees: BioPath Automation, LLC, Sakura Finetek U.S.A., Inc.Inventors: Warren P. Williamson, IV, Richard W. Dapson, Amit D. Shah
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Publication number: 20190041303Abstract: A method including placing a biological sample taken from a body into a chamber; adding a composition including an acetal solvent to the chamber; and fixating the biological sample. A method including placing a tissue from a body into a chamber; and contacting the tissue with a composition including an acetal solvent as a fixating process.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2018Publication date: February 7, 2019Applicant: Sakura Finetek U.S.A., Inc.Inventor: Amit D. SHAH
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Patent number: 10107727Abstract: A method including placing a biological sample taken from a body into a chamber; adding a composition including an acetal solvent to the chamber; and fixating the biological sample. A method including placing a tissue from a body into a chamber; and contacting the tissue with a composition including an acetal solvent as a fixating process.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2016Date of Patent: October 23, 2018Assignee: Sakura Finetek U.S.A., Inc.Inventor: Amit D. Shah
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Patent number: 10006084Abstract: A method including contacting a tissue or cellular sample with a reagent including an evaporation reducing agent(s) having the general formula X1—R—X2, wherein R is an alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl or an aromatic moiety of 1 or more carbon atoms that may be substituted with an oxygen, nitrogen or sulfur and X1 and X2 are independently selected to be moiety that is susceptible to hydrogen bonding and processing the tissue or cellular sample. A reagent used in the processing of a tissue or cellular sample with the reagent containing an evaporation reducing agent.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2015Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: Sakura Finetek U.S.A., Inc.Inventors: Douglas T. Yamanishi, Clifford Hom, Amit D. Shah
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Patent number: 9835527Abstract: A method including treating a biological sample taken from a body with a composition including an acetal solvent. A method including contacting a fixed biological sample taken from a body with a composition including an acetal solvent as at least one a dehydrating, clearing and infiltration process.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2015Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: SAKURA FINETEK U.S.A., INC.Inventor: Amit D. Shah
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Publication number: 20170191909Abstract: A method including placing a biological sample taken from a body into a chamber; adding a composition including an acetal solvent to the chamber; and fixating the biological sample. A method including placing a tissue from a body into a chamber; and contacting the tissue with a composition including an acetal solvent as a fixating process.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2016Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventor: Amit D. SHAH
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Publication number: 20170191907Abstract: A method including treating a biological sample taken from a body with a composition including an acetal solvent. A method including contacting a fixed biological sample taken from a body with a composition including an acetal solvent as at least one a dehydrating, clearing and infiltration process.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2015Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventor: Amit D. Shah
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Publication number: 20160319337Abstract: A method including contacting a tissue or cellular sample with a reagent including an evaporation reducing agent(s) having the general formula X1—R—X2, wherein R is an alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl or an aromatic moiety of 1 or more carbon atoms that may be substituted with an oxygen, nitrogen or sulfur and X1 and X2 are independently selected to be moiety that is susceptible to hydrogen bonding and processing the tissue or cellular sample. A reagent used in the processing of a tissue or cellular sample with the reagent containing an evaporation reducing agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2015Publication date: November 3, 2016Inventors: Douglas T. YAMANISHI, Clifford HOM, Amit D. SHAH
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Publication number: 20140073004Abstract: A sectionable tissue sample support structure including a gel compound formed into a self supporting geometric shape for retention and orientation of at least one tissue sample during a histopathology process including processing, embedding and microtome slicing of the tissue sample. A method of orienting, processing, embedding and microtome slicing a tissue sample using a gel compound preformed into a self supporting geometric shape. A combination including the sectionable tissue sample support structure and a package containing the sectionable tissue sample support structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2013Publication date: March 13, 2014Applicants: Sakura Finetek U.S.A., Inc., BioPath Automation, L.L.C.Inventors: Warren P. Williamson, IV, Richard W. Dapson, Amit D. Shah