Patents by Inventor Christopher A. Rasco

Christopher A. Rasco 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).

  • Imaging apparatus with heating element
    Patent number: 7383078
    Abstract: An improved imaging apparatus is disclosed that allows a user to perform numerous imaging operations. The imaging apparatus may include one or more improvements to imaging box design to improve illumination control within the imaging box, such as improved door seal arrangements, improved door closing mechanisms, and improved light seals. The present invention may also include one or more improvements to imaging apparatus design to facilitate image capture, such as: an automated filter select device, a moveable stage, automated focus control, f-stop adjustment and stage height, and improved internal illumination for capturing photographic images.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2008
    Assignee: Xenogen Corporation
    Inventors: Michael D. Cable, Michael B. Nelson, Christopher A. Rasco
  • Imaging apparatus
    Patent number: 6901279
    Abstract: An improved imaging apparatus is disclosed that allows a user to perform numerous imaging operations. The imaging apparatus may include one or more improvements to imaging box design to improve illumination control within the imaging box, such as improved door seal arrangements, improved door closing mechanisms, and improved light seals. The present invention may also include one or more improvements to imaging apparatus design to facilitate image capture, such as: an automated filter select device, a moveable stage, automated focus control, f-stop adjustment and stage height, and improved internal illumination for capturing photographic images.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2005
    Assignee: Xenogen Corporation
    Inventors: Michael D. Cable, Michael Bo Nelson, Bradley W. Rice, Christopher A. Rasco, David N Sprague, David G. Nilson, Rick Dalgetty
  • Imaging apparatus
    Patent number: 6775567
    Abstract: An improved imaging apparatus is disclosed that allows a user to perform numerous imaging operations. The imaging apparatus may include one or more improvements to imaging box design to improve illumination control within the imaging box, such as improved door seal arrangements, improved door closing mechanisms, and improved light seals. The present invention may also include one or more improvements to imaging apparatus design to facilitate image capture, such as: an automated filter select device, a moveable stage, automated focus control, f-stop adjustment and stage height, and improved internal illumination for capturing photographic images.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2004
    Assignee: Xenogen Corporation
    Inventors: Michael D. Cable, Michael Bo Nelson, Bradley W. Rice, Christopher A. Rasco, David N Sprague, David G. Nilson, Rick Dalgetty
  • IMAGING APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20040127781
    Abstract: An improved imaging apparatus is disclosed that allows a user to perform numerous imaging operations. The imaging apparatus may include one or more improvements to imaging box design to improve illumination control within the imaging box, such as improved door seal arrangements, improved door closing mechanisms, and improved light seals. The present invention may also include one or more improvements to imaging apparatus design to facilitate image capture, such as: an automated filter select device, a moveable stage, automated focus control, f-stop adjustment and stage height, and improved internal illumination for capturing photographic images.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2001
    Publication date: July 1, 2004
    Applicant: Xenogen Corporation
    Inventors: Michael D. Cable, Michael Bo Nelson, Bradley W. Rice, Christopher A. Rasco, David N. Sprague, David G. Nilson, Rick Dalgetty