Patents by Inventor Connor Doolan

Connor Doolan 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).

  • Publication number: 20230375582
    Abstract: A sample identification system for an automated sampling device is described. A system embodiment includes, but is not limited to, a sample holder having a plurality of apertures configured to receive a plurality of sample vessels therein, the sample holder having one or more corresponding sample holder identifiers positioned proximate to the sample holder; and an identifier capture device configured to detect the one or more sample holder identifiers positioned proximate to the sample holder and generate a data signal in response thereto, the data signal corresponding to at least an orientation of the sample holder relative to a surface on which the sample holder is positioned.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2023
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Inventors: Daniel R. Wiederin, Kevin Hahn, Connor Doolan, Karl Hauke, Guangwei Ji, Tyler Yost
  • Patent number: 11668724
    Abstract: A sample identification system for an automated sampling device is described. A system embodiment includes, but is not limited to, a sample holder having a plurality of apertures configured to receive a plurality of sample vessels therein, the sample holder having one or more corresponding sample holder identifiers positioned proximate to the sample holder; and an identifier capture device configured to detect the one or more sample holder identifiers positioned proximate to the sample holder and generate a data signal in response thereto, the data signal corresponding to at least an orientation of the sample holder relative to a surface on which the sample holder is positioned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: Elemental Scientific, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel R. Wiederin, Kevin Hahn, Connor Doolan, Karl Hauke, Guangwei Ji, Tyler Yost
  • Publication number: 20220163550
    Abstract: A sample identification system for an automated sampling device is described. A system embodiment includes, but is not limited to, a sample holder having a plurality of apertures configured to receive a plurality of sample vessels therein, the sample holder having one or more corresponding sample holder identifiers positioned proximate to the sample holder; and an identifier capture device configured to detect the one or more sample holder identifiers positioned proximate to the sample holder and generate a data signal in response thereto, the data signal corresponding to at least an orientation of the sample holder relative to a surface on which the sample holder is positioned.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2021
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventors: Daniel R. Wiederin, Kevin Hahn, Connor Doolan, Karl Hauke, Guangwei Ji, Tyler Yost
  • Patent number: 11175297
    Abstract: A sample identification system for an automated sampling device is described. A system embodiment includes, but is not limited to, a sample holder having a plurality of apertures configured to receive a plurality of sample vessels therein, the sample holder having one or more corresponding sample holder identifiers positioned proximate to the sample holder; and an identifier capture device configured to detect the one or more sample holder identifiers positioned proximate to the sample holder and generate a data signal in response thereto, the data signal corresponding to at least an orientation of the sample holder relative to a surface on which the sample holder is positioned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: Elemental Scientific Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel R. Wiederin, Kevin Hahn, Connor Doolan, Karl Hauke, Guangwei Ji, Tyler Yost
  • Publication number: 20200355711
    Abstract: A sample identification system for an automated sampling device is described. A system embodiment includes, but is not limited to, a sample holder having a plurality of apertures configured to receive a plurality of sample vessels therein, the sample holder having one or more corresponding sample holder identifiers positioned proximate to the sample holder; and an identifier capture device configured to detect the one or more sample holder identifiers positioned proximate to the sample holder and generate a data signal in response thereto, the data signal corresponding to at least an orientation of the sample holder relative to a surface on which the sample holder is positioned.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventors: Daniel R. Wiederin, Kevin Hahn, Connor Doolan, Karl Hauke, Guangwei Ji, Tyler Yost
  • Patent number: 10545160
    Abstract: A sample identification system for an automated sampling device is described. A system embodiment includes, but is not limited to, a sample holder having a plurality of apertures configured to receive a plurality of sample vessels therein, the sample holder having one or more corresponding sample holder identifiers positioned proximate to the sample holder; and an identifier capture device configured to detect the one or more sample holder identifiers positioned proximate to the sample holder and generate a data signal in response thereto, the data signal corresponding to at least an orientation of the sample holder relative to a surface on which the sample holder is positioned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: ELEMENTAL SCIENTIFIC, INC.
    Inventors: Daniel R. Wiederin, Kevin Hahn, Connor Doolan, Karl Hauke, Guangwei Ji, Tyler Yost
  • Publication number: 20170038402
    Abstract: A sample identification system for an automated sampling device is described. A system embodiment includes, but is not limited to, a sample holder having a plurality of apertures configured to receive a plurality of sample vessels therein, the sample holder having one or more corresponding sample holder identifiers positioned proximate to the sample holder; and an identifier capture device configured to detect the one or more sample holder identifiers positioned proximate to the sample holder and generate a data signal in response thereto, the data signal corresponding to at least an orientation of the sample holder relative to a surface on which the sample holder is positioned.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2016
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Inventors: Daniel R. Wiederin, Kevin Hahn, Connor Doolan, Karl Hauke, Guangwei Ji, Tyler Yost