Patents by Inventor Chester Henderson
Chester Henderson 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: 20240133905Abstract: Cell deposition and staining apparatuses and methods are disclosed herein. In particular, the deposition and staining apparatuses disclosed herein provide low-volume, automated bench top systems for depositing and staining cellular samples on a cytological slide. An example deposition and staining apparatus includes a housing having an access door; a substrate processing holder located within the housing configured to hold one or more substrates and/or one or more substrate cartridges, wherein the substrate processing holder is accessible when the access door is in an open configuration; at least one opening located at least partially above at least a portion of the substrate processing holder; a spray nozzle configured to dispense a gaseous substance into the substrate processing area; a user interface configured receive an input from a user, and in response to receiving the input, cause execution of a pre-programmed protocol; and a waste and/or reagent holder element.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2023Publication date: April 25, 2024Inventors: Hariharan Subramanian, Michael Verleye, Micah Litow, Justin R. Derbas, Sergey Rozhok, John Hart, Chester Henderson, Rebecca Bartel, Nathan Ray, Anthony White
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Patent number: 11719712Abstract: Cell deposition and staining apparatuses and methods are disclosed herein. In particular, the deposition and staining apparatuses disclosed herein provide low-volume, automated bench top systems for depositing and staining cellular samples on a cytological slide. An example deposition and staining apparatus includes a housing having an access door; a substrate processing holder located within the housing configured to hold one or more substrates and/or one or more substrate cartridges, wherein the substrate processing holder is accessible when the access door is in an open configuration; at least one opening located at least partially above at least a portion of the substrate processing holder; a spray nozzle configured to dispense a gaseous substance into the substrate processing area; a user interface configured receive an input from a user, and in response to receiving the input, cause execution of a pre-programmed protocol; and a waste and/or reagent holder element.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2019Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Assignees: NANOCYTOMICS, LLC, NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITYInventors: Hariharan Subramanian, Michael Verleye, Micah Litow, Justin R. Derbas, Sergey Rozhok, John Hart, Chester Henderson, Rebecca Bartel, Nathan Ray, Anthony White
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Patent number: 11578303Abstract: The present application is directed to the processing of a biological sample into its constituent components for use in ART and includes introducing a sample into a first volume disposed adjacent a second volume including buffer solution, wherein the first and second volumes are adapted for fluid communication therebetween, selectively separating the first volume from the second volume with a movable closure member disposed therebetween, wherein the step of selectively separating the first volume from the second volume includes moving the closure member so that a fluid communication aperture is formed by one or a combination of the closure member or the closure member in combination with the first and second volumes to allow fluid communication between the first volume and the second volume such that motile cells migrate from the sample in the first volume to the buffer solution in the second volume.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2018Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: GENEA IP HOLDINGS PTY LIMITEDInventors: Chester Henderson, Ben Hobbs, John McCormack, Benedict Stewart-Steele, Andrew C. Jenkins, Sam Gason, Eduardo Vom, Susanna Brandi, Teija Tuulikki Peura
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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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Publication number: 20220288786Abstract: A biological reaction apparatus for receiving at least one substrate having a sample located in a sample region, and a separate cover, such that a reaction chamber is formed between the cover and substrate over the sample region, wherein the apparatus includes a locating means to locate the substrate; a cover locating means for locating and moving the cover with respect to the substrate; a fluid dispensing means for dispensing fluid into the reaction chamber; and a draining mechanism; wherein the draining mechanism includes wicking means.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2022Publication date: September 15, 2022Applicant: LEICA BIOSYSTEMS MELBOURNE PTY LTDInventors: Stuart ELLIOT, Andrew MCLELLAN, Chester HENDERSON, Mark DOCKRILL, Simon HARRIS, Peter RIDDELL
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Publication number: 20220214372Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for dispensing a of fluidic sample to each of a plurality of targets are disclosed. An example apparatus for dispensing a fluidic sample includes an inlet port to input a sample material, and a first sample nozzle and a second sample nozzle fluidically coupled to the inlet port to expel the sample material, wherein a tubular junction fluidically couples the inlet port to a first tubular fluid path that terminates in the first sample nozzle and to a second tubular fluid path that terminates in the second sample nozzle, wherein a cross-sectional area of the tubular junction is less than an average cross-sectional area of the first tubular fluid path and the second tubular fluid path, and wherein the cross-sectional area of the tubular junction is selected to draw the sample material from the inlet port into the tubular junction via capillary action.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2020Publication date: July 7, 2022Inventors: Hariharan SUBRAMANIAN, Michael VERLEYE, Micah LITOW, Chester HENDERSON, Rebecca BARTEL, Penny HO, James STUDENT, Ben JAMES, Anthony WHITE, Michael HENNING, Volkan SUSUZER, Matthew TURNER
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Patent number: 11345038Abstract: A biological reaction apparatus for receiving at least one substrate having a sample located in a sample region, and a separate cover, such that a reaction chamber is formed between the cover and substrate over the sample region, wherein the apparatus includes a locating means to locate the substrate; a cover locating means for locating and moving the cover with respect to the substrate; a fluid dispensing means for dispensing fluid into the reaction chamber; and a draining mechanism; wherein the draining mechanism includes wicking means.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2018Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Assignee: LEICA BIOSYSTEMS MELBOURNE PTY LTDInventors: Stuart Elliot, Andrew McLellan, Chester Henderson, Mark Dockrill, Simon Harris, Peter Riddell
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Publication number: 20210325412Abstract: Cell deposition and staining apparatuses and methods are disclosed herein. In particular, the deposition and staining apparatuses disclosed herein provide low-volume, automated bench top systems for depositing and staining cellular samples on a cytological slide. An example deposition and staining apparatus includes a housing having an access door; a substrate processing holder located within the housing configured to hold one or more substrates and/or one or more substrate cartridges, wherein the substrate processing holder is accessible when the access door is in an open configuration; at least one opening located at least partially above at least a portion of the substrate processing holder; a spray nozzle configured to dispense a gaseous substance into the substrate processing area; a user interface configured receive an input from a user, and in response to receiving the input, cause execution of a pre-programmed protocol; and a waste and/or reagent holder element.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2019Publication date: October 21, 2021Inventors: Hariharan Subramanian, Michael Verleye, Micah Litow, Justin R. Derbas, Sergey Rozhok, John Hart, Chester Henderson, Rebecca Bartel, Nathan Ray, Anthony White
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Publication number: 20190390155Abstract: The present application is directed to the processing of a biological sample into its constituent components for use in ART and includes introducing a sample into a first volume disposed adjacent a second volume including buffer solution, wherein the first and second volumes are adapted for fluid communication therebetween, selectively separating the first volume from the second volume with a movable closure member disposed therebetween, wherein the step of selectively separating the first volume from the second volume includes moving the closure member so that a fluid communication aperture is formed by one or a combination of the closure member or the closure member in combination with the first and second volumes to allow fluid communication between the first volume and the second volume such that motile cells migrate from the sample in the first volume to the buffer solution in the second volume.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2018Publication date: December 26, 2019Inventors: Chester HENDERSON, Ben HOBBS, John MCCORMACK, Benjamin STEWART-STEELE, Andrew C. JENKINS, Sam GASON, Eduardo VOM, Suzanna BRANDI, Teija Tuulikki PEURA
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Publication number: 20180290306Abstract: A biological reaction apparatus for receiving at least one substrate having a sample located in a sample region, and a separate cover, such that a reaction chamber is formed between the cover and substrate over the sample region, wherein the apparatus includes a locating means to locate the substrate; a cover locating means for locating and moving the cover with respect to the substrate; a fluid dispensing means for dispensing fluid into the reaction chamber; and a draining mechanism; wherein the draining mechanism includes wicking means.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2018Publication date: October 11, 2018Applicant: LEICA BIOSYSTEMS MELBOURNE PTY LTDInventors: Stuart ELLIOT, Andrew MCLELLAN, Chester HENDERSON, Mark DOCKRILL, Simon HARRIS, Peter RIDDELL
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Patent number: 10011015Abstract: A biological reaction apparatus for receiving at least one substrate having a sample located in a sample region, and a separate cover, such that a reaction chamber is formed between the cover and substrate over the sample region, wherein the apparatus includes a locating means to locate the substrate; a cover locating means for locating and moving the cover with respect to the substrate; a fluid dispensing means for dispensing fluid into the reaction chamber; and a draining mechanism; wherein the draining mechanism includes wicking means.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2012Date of Patent: July 3, 2018Assignee: LEICA BIOSYSTEMS MELBOURNE PTY LTDInventors: Stuart Elliot, Andrew McLellan, Chester Henderson, Mark Dockrill, Simon Harris, Peter Riddell
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Patent number: 9128300Abstract: A cover for a substrate including: a body defining a cavity, for positioning over the substrate to form a reaction chamber; and a projection extending from the body to define a fluid reservoir, when the cover is fitted to the substrate, the fluid reservoir being in fluid communication with the cavity.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2012Date of Patent: September 8, 2015Assignee: LEICA BIOSYSTEMS MELBOURNE PTY LTDInventors: Andrew McLellan, George Goris, Chester Henderson, Jonathan McKinlay
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Patent number: 9029154Abstract: A biological reaction apparatus for receiving at least one substrate having a sample located in a sample region, and a separate cover, such that a reaction chamber is formed between the cover and substrate over the sample region. The apparatus includes a substrate locator for locating the substrate; a cover locator for locating and moving the cover with respect to the substrate; a fluid dispenser for dispensing fluid into the reaction chamber; and a draining mechanism which includes a wick.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2010Date of Patent: May 12, 2015Assignee: Leica Biosystems Melbourne Pty LtdInventors: Stuart Elliot, Andrew McLellan, Chester Henderson, Mark Dockrill, Simon Harris, Peter Riddell
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Patent number: 8900857Abstract: A mould and tissue cassette for automated embedding of tissue, and a method of operation are disclosed. The mould attaches to the cassette prior to embedding, and fits into a rack. The rack supports the mould holding the tissue cassette when the mould and cassette are in a first position. When the mould and cassette are moved to a second position, a projection on the rack separates the mould from the cassette, to facilitate easy removal. Also disclosed is a mould for a tissue cassette having projections for holding the mould to a rack, so that the tissue cassette is not in contact with the mould.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2009Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Assignee: Leica Biosystems Melbourne Pty LtdInventors: Ian Emil Sohn, Chester Henderson, Timothy Brett McDonald, Richard John Louis Gardner
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Patent number: 8337786Abstract: A cover for a substrate including: a body defining a cavity, for positioning over the substrate to form a reaction chamber; and a projection extending from the body to define a fluid reservoir, when the cover is fitted to the substrate, the fluid reservoir being in fluid communication with the cavity.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2009Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: Leica Biosystems Melbourne Pty LtdInventors: Andrew McLellan, George Goris, Chester Henderson, Jonathan McKinlay
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Publication number: 20110201106Abstract: A mould and tissue cassette for automated embedding of tissue, and a method of operation are disclosed. The mould attaches to the cassette prior to embedding, and fits into a rack. The rack supports the mould holding the tissue cassette when the mould and cassette are in a first position. When the mould and cassette are moved to a second position, a projection on the rack separates the mould from the cassette, to facilitate easy removal. Also disclosed is a mould for a tissue cassette having projections for holding the mould to a rack, so that the tissue cassette is not in contact with the mould.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2009Publication date: August 18, 2011Applicant: LEICA BIOSYSTEMS MELBOURNE PTY LTDInventors: Ian Emil Sohn, Chester Henderson, Timothy Brett McDonald, Richard John Louis Gardner
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Publication number: 20100178668Abstract: A biological reaction apparatus for receiving at least one substrate having a sample located in a sample region, and a separate cover, such that a reaction chamber is formed between the cover and substrate over the sample region, wherein the apparatus includes a locating means to locate the substrate; a cover locating means for locating and moving the cover with respect to the substrate; a fluid dispensing means for dispensing fluid into the reaction chamber; and a draining mechanism; wherein the draining mechanism includes wicking means.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2010Publication date: July 15, 2010Applicant: VISION BIOSYSTEMS LIMITEDInventors: Stuart Elliot, Andrew McLellan, Chester Henderson, Mark Dockrill, Simon Harris, Peter Riddell
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Publication number: 20100009398Abstract: A biological reaction apparatus for receiving at least one substrate having a sample located in a sample region, and a separate cover, such that a reaction chamber is formed between the cover and substrate over the sample region, wherein the apparatus includes a locating means to locate the substrate; a cover locating means for locating and moving the cover with respect to the substrate; a fluid dispensing means for dispensing fluid into the reaction chamber; and a draining mechanism; wherein the draining mechanism includes wicking means.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2009Publication date: January 14, 2010Applicant: VISION BIOSYSTEMS LIMITEDInventors: Stuart ELLIOT, Andrew MCLELLAN, Chester HENDERSON, Mark DOCKRILL, Simon HARRIS, Peter RIDDELL
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Publication number: 20100002293Abstract: A cover for a substrate including: a body defining a cavity, for positioning over the substrate to form a reaction chamber; and a projection extending from the body to define a fluid reservoir, when the cover is fitted to the substrate, the fluid reservoir being in fluid communication with the cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2009Publication date: January 7, 2010Applicant: Vision Biosystems LimitedInventors: Andrew MCLELLAN, George Goris, Chester Henderson, Jonathan McKinlay
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Publication number: 20060120921Abstract: A biological reaction apparatus (10) for receiving at least one substrate having a sample located in a sample region, and a separate cover, such that a reaction chamber is formed between the cover and substrate over the sample region, wherein the apparatus (10) includes a locating means to locate the substrate; a cover locating means for locating and moving the cover with respect to the substrate; a fluid dispensing means for dispensing fluid into the reaction chamber and a draining mechanism; wherein the draining mechanism includes wicking means.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2003Publication date: June 8, 2006Inventors: Stuart Elliot, Andrew McLellan, Chester Henderson, Mark Dockrill, Simon Harris, Peter Riddell