Patents by Inventor Clifford L. Anderson
Clifford L. Anderson 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: 20230130154Abstract: An apparatus comprising a flexible heater in thermal contact with a flexible spring, wherein the flexible spring is configured to provide thermal energy from the heater to a cartridge when the cartridge is in contact with the flexible spring. Methods of making and using the same are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2022Publication date: April 27, 2023Inventors: Jennifer Mary Blain Christen, Clifford L. Anderson
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Publication number: 20230109977Abstract: Provided herein are systems and methods for a point of care apparatus. The point of care apparatus includes a fluid container for receiving a biosample, an intermediate cap, and a cartridge having at least one microfluidic channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2022Publication date: April 13, 2023Inventors: Jennifer Blain Christen, Clifford L. Anderson, Vi Thanh Nguyen, Michael T. Hansen
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Patent number: 9410970Abstract: A triple sensor structured for simultaneous measurement of glucose, oxygen, and pH. The sensor components are in thin film states such as sensing films or membranes, with a glucose probe associated with emission of radiation in the blue part of the spectrum, an oxygen probe associated with radiation in red portion of the spectrum, and a pH probe—with a green portion of the spectrum. The optical probes are chemically grafted or immobilized in a suitable polymer matrix, alleviating the leaching of the probes from the matrix, improving the thin film sensing stability, and enabling the repeatable use of the same sensing films.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2014Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Assignee: ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS ON BEHALF OF ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITYInventors: Yanqing Tian, Liqiang Zhang, Fengyu Su, Deirdre Meldrum, Sean Buizer, Clifford L. Anderson, Laimonas Kelbauskas, Kristen Lee
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Publication number: 20150126404Abstract: A triple sensor structured for simultaneous measurement of glucose, oxygen, and pH. The sensor components are in thin film states such as sensing films or membranes, with a glucose probe associated with emission of radiation in the blue part of the spectrum, an oxygen probe associated with radiation in red portion of the spectrum, and a pH probe—with a green portion of the spectrum. The optical probes are chemically grafted or immobilized in a suitable polymer matrix, alleviating the leaching of the probes from the matrix, improving the thin film sensing stability, and enabling the repeatable use of the same sensing films.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2014Publication date: May 7, 2015Inventors: Yanqing Tian, Liqiang Zhang, Fengyu Su, Deirdre Meldrum, Sean Buizer, Clifford L. Anderson, Laimonas Kelbauskas, Kristen Lee
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Patent number: 8449836Abstract: A holder (10) housing defines a plurality of individual wells (14) sized to retain a substrates such as a bio-chip (20) or microscope slide in a vertical orientation, and to retain a volume of liquid (22) sufficient to immerse the bio-chip. The wells are spaced-apart with an approximately 9 mm pitch and the holder has a form factor approximating an SBS Standard 96-well microplate. The holder configuration is such that it can be manipulated with standard robotic equipment (30), and can be fabricated using injection molding processes.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2009Date of Patent: May 28, 2013Assignee: GE Healthcare Bio-Sciences ABInventors: Clifford L. Anderson, Richard E. Maldonado, Richard D. Belval, Jr.
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Patent number: 8431092Abstract: A biochip holder is disclosed, the holder including a means to receive a biochip, a vacuum port in communication with the received biochip, and a vacuum source connected to the vacuum port. Liquid from flushing of the biochip is pulled by vacuum force into a vacuum port and can be collected in order to prevent cross-contamination of the biochip. A method of collecting fluid from such a biochip is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2008Date of Patent: April 30, 2013Assignee: GE Healthcare Bio-Science ABInventors: Clifford L. Anderson, Roberta L. Druyor-Sanchez, Roy Taylor Mast, Sangeet Singh-Gasson
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Publication number: 20100040507Abstract: A holder (10) housing defines a plurality of individual wells (14) sized to retain a substrates such as a bio-chip (20) or microscope slide in a vertical orientation, and to retain a volume of liquid (22) sufficient to immerse the bio-chip. The wells are spaced-apart with an approximately 9 mm pitch and the holder has a form factor approximating an SBS Standard 96-well microplate. The holder configuration is such that it can be manipulated with standard robotic equipment (30), and can be fabricated using injection molding processes.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2009Publication date: February 18, 2010Applicant: GE HEALTHCARE BIO-SCIENCES ABInventors: Clifford L. Anderson, Richard E. Maldonado, Richard D. Belval, JR.
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Publication number: 20090018034Abstract: A biochip holder is disclosed, the holder including a means to receive a biochip, a vacuum port in communication with the received biochip, and a vacuum source connected to the vacuum port. Liquid from flushing of the biochip is pulled by vacuum force into a vacuum port and can be collected in order to prevent cross-contamination of the biochip. A method of collecting fluid from such a biochip is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2008Publication date: January 15, 2009Applicant: GE HEALTHCARE BIO-SCINECES ABInventors: Clifford L. Anderson, Roberta L. Druyor-Sanchez, Roy Taylor Mast, Sangeet Singh-Gasson
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Patent number: 7442342Abstract: A biochip holder is disclosed, the holder including a means to receive a biochip, a vacuum port in communication with the received biochip, and a vacuum source connected to the vacuum port. Liquid from flushing of the biochip is pulled by vacuum force into a vacuum port and can be collected in order to prevent cross-contamination of the biochip. A method of collecting fluid from such a biochip is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2002Date of Patent: October 28, 2008Assignee: GE Healthcare Bio-Sciences ABInventors: Clifford L. Anderson, Roberta L. Druyor-Sanchez, Roy Taylor Mast, Sangeet Singh-Gasson
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Publication number: 20040001779Abstract: A biochip holder is disclosed, the holder including a means to receive a biochip, a vacuum port in communication with the received biochip, and a vacuum source connected to the vacuum port. Liquid from flushing of the biochip is pulled by vacuum force into a vacuum port and can be collected in order to prevent cross-contamination of the biochip. A method of collecting fluid from such a biochip is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2002Publication date: January 1, 2004Applicant: Motorola, Inc.Inventors: Clifford L. Anderson, Roberta L. Druyor-Sanchez, Roy Taylor Mast, Sangeet Singh-Gasson
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Patent number: 6149484Abstract: A field emission display (400) includes a cathode plate (410), an anode plate (430), and a mechanical support/getter assembly (300) being disposed between the cathode plate (410) and the anode plate (430). The mechanical support/getter assembly (300) includes a unitary spacer/frame assembly (310) made from a photosensitive glass. A method for fabricating the mechanical support/getter assembly (300) includes the steps of: selectively exposing inter-spacer regions (110) and a getter frame region (120) of a layer (100) of the photosensitive glass to UV radiation, heating the layer (100) to crystallize the UV-exposed regions, and removing the crystallized inter-spacer regions (110) and partially removing the crystallized getter frame regions by contacting the layer (100) with an acid, thereby forming spacer ribs (314) and a getter land (322). The method further includes providing a getter frame (320) on the spacer land (322).Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 1998Date of Patent: November 21, 2000Assignee: Motorola, Inc.Inventors: Craig Amrine, Clifford L. Anderson, Ronald O. Petersen
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Patent number: 5980346Abstract: A method is provided for fabricating a display spacer assembly (100, 400, 500) useful in the fabrication of large-area field emission displays (200, 600). The method includes the steps of: forming slots (12, 22, 32, 33) in a substrate (10, 23, 30) thereby providing a jig; providing spacers (14, 24, 34) having lower rounded edges and upper edges; placing the lower rounded edges into the slots (12, 22, 32, 33) so that the spacers (14, 24, 34) are positioned in a predetermined layout pattern over the slotted jig surface; and placing the upper edges of the spacers (14, 24, 34) in abutting engagement with a display plate (18, 10) of a field emission display.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 1997Date of Patent: November 9, 1999Assignee: Motorola, Inc.Inventors: Clifford L. Anderson, Craig Amrine, Jeffery A. Whalin
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Patent number: 5894193Abstract: A field emission display (400) includes a cathode plate (410), an anode plate (430), and a mechanical support/getter assembly (300) being disposed between the cathode plate (410) and the anode plate (430). The mechanical support/getter assembly (300) includes a unitary spacer-frame assembly (310) made from a photosensitive glass. A method for fabricating the mechanical support/getter assembly (300) includes the steps of: selectively exposing inter-spacer regions (110) and a getter frame region (120) of a layer (100) of the photosensitive glass to UV radiation, heating the layer (100) to crystallize the UV-exposed regions, and removing the crystallized inter-spacer regions (110) and partially removing the crystallized getter frame regions by contacting the layer (100) with an acid, thereby forming spacer ribs (314) and a getter land (322). The method further includes providing a getter frame (320) on the spacer land (322).Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 1997Date of Patent: April 13, 1999Assignee: Motorola Inc.Inventors: Craig Amrine, Clifford L. Anderson, Ronald O. Petersen
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Patent number: 5859497Abstract: A stand-alone spacer for use in a flat-panel display includes a plurality of members being joined at a common axis. A first one of the members is a load-bearing member; a second one of the members is a stabilizing member. The load bearing member extends into the face plate and backplate of the display to provide standoff of mechanical forces. The load bearing member has an aspect ratio within the range of 2:1 to 20:1. The stand-alone spacer has a tipping angle within the range of 20 to 90 degrees so that, after placement on one of the display plates, the spacer is able to remain upright throughout the subsequent packaging and evacuation steps in the fabrication of the display.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 1995Date of Patent: January 12, 1999Assignee: MotorolaInventors: Clifford L. Anderson, Lawrence N. Dworsky, Sai Yu
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Patent number: 5811927Abstract: A method for affixing a plurality of spacers (102) within a field emission display (160) is disclosed. The method includes the steps of: (i) providing a plurality of members (104), (ii) coating an edge (106) of each of the plurality of members (104) with a metal to provide a bonding layer (108), (iii) forming a metallic bonding pad (132) on the inner surface of an anode (120) to provide a modified anode (130), (iv) affixing a plurality of metallic compliant members (112) to the bonding layer (108) by using ball bonding techniques, and (v) affixing the metallic compliant members (112) to the metallic bonding pad (132), while positioning the spacer (102) perpendicularly with respect to the modified anode (130), by using thermocompression metal bonding techniques.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 1996Date of Patent: September 22, 1998Assignee: Motorola, Inc.Inventors: Clifford L. Anderson, Curtis D. Moyer
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Patent number: 5708325Abstract: A method is provided for fabricating a display spacer assembly (100, 400, 500) useful in the fabrication of large-area field emission displays (200, 600). The method includes the steps of: forming slots (12, 22, 32, 33) in a substrate (10, 23, 30) thereby providing a jig; providing spacers (14, 24, 34) having lower rounded edges and upper edges; placing the lower rounded edges into the slots (12, 22, 32, 33) so that the spacers (14, 24, 34) are positioned in a predetermined layout pattern over the slotted jig surface; and placing the upper edges of the spacers (14, 24, 34) in abutting engagement with a display plate (18, 10) of a field emission display.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 1996Date of Patent: January 13, 1998Assignee: MotorolaInventors: Clifford L. Anderson, Craig Amrine, Jeffery A. Whalin
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Patent number: 4545671Abstract: Apparatus is disclosed for guiding and cooling a heated image-carrying support moved along a path such as a heated copy sheet exiting from a fuser in electrographic apparatus. The apparatus includes a heat-conductive guide member having a guide surface located adjacent to the path along which the support is moved, and a surface remote from the path. The guide member has a vacuum opening at said guide surface. Heat-dissipating structure thermally communicates with the remote surface of the guide member. The apparatus produces a cooling flow of fluid past the guide member and the heat-dissipating structure. A vacuum is established at the vacuum opening independently of the flow of fluid past the guide member to draw a heated support into contact with the guide surface as it is moved along the path. The support is cooled as it transfers heat to the guide member and then to the heat-dissipating structure.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 1983Date of Patent: October 8, 1985Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventor: Clifford L. Anderson