Patents by Inventor Cosmas G. Malin
Cosmas G. Malin 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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Patent number: 11673142Abstract: A device for the handling and the low-temperature storage of probe tubes in tube racks includes a low-temperature compartment having insulated side and bottom walls and at least one opening at a top side. The compartment is used for storing at least one tube rack at a low temperature. The device has a holder apparatus comprising a rack holder for holding a tube rack and a picker apparatus comprising a gripper adapted to remove and insert individual tubes from or into a tube rack held by the holder. The holder apparatus is adapted to displace the rack holder between an upper rack position outside low-temperature compartment above the opening and a lower rack position inside the compartment. The picker apparatus is adapted to displace the gripper between an upper gripper position outside the compartment above the opening and a lower gripper position inside the compartment below the opening.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2016Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: LICONIC AGInventor: Cosmas G. Malin
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Patent number: 10792662Abstract: An automated low-temperature storage for storing laboratory samples includes a storage zone for storing the samples that is maintainable at a first temperature below ?20° C.; a handling zone located above the storage zone that is maintainable at a second temperature above the first temperature and below 0° C.; a chamber laterally adjacent to the storage zone and the handling zone for storing the samples at a third temperature that is higher than the first temperature and below 0° C.; and a vertical wall separating the chamber from the handling zone and storage zone. A first opening arranged in said vertical wall connects the handling zone and the chamber; and an automated transport device is arranged at least partially in the handling zone and is configured to move the samples between the storage zone, the handling zone, and the chamber.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2018Date of Patent: October 6, 2020Assignee: LICONIC AGInventor: Cosmas G. Malin
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Patent number: 10124341Abstract: The storage device is adapted to store a plurality of objects, such as sample tube holders, at low temperatures, e.g. at ?80° C. It comprises a storage chamber with a plurality of storage cassettes arranged in its bottom section. A cassette lift in its top section can be used to lift individual storage cassettes up and to move them to an access opening, where the contents of the storage cassette can be accessed.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2015Date of Patent: November 13, 2018Assignee: LICONIC AGInventor: Cosmas G. Malin
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Publication number: 20180272353Abstract: A device for the handling and the low-temperature storage of probe tubes in tube racks comprises a low-temperature compartment (1) having insulated side and bottom walls (2, 3) and at least one opening (6) at a top side. The compartment (1) is used for storing at least one tube rack at a low temperature. The device has a holder apparatus (8) comprising a rack holder (9) for holding a tube rack and a picker apparatus (25) comprising a gripper (26) adapted to remove and insert individual tubes from or into a tube rack held by said holder. The holder apparatus (8) is adapted to displace the rack holder (9) between an upper rack position outside low-temperature compartment (1) above the opening (6) and a lower rack position inside the compartment (1). Similarly, the picker apparatus (25) is adapted to displace the gripper (26) between an upper gripper position outside the compartment (1) above the opening (6) and a lower gripper position inside the compartment (1) below the opening (6).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2016Publication date: September 27, 2018Applicant: LICONIC AGInventor: Cosmas G. MALIN
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Publication number: 20180252460Abstract: An automated low-temperature storage for storing laboratory samples includes a storage zone for storing the samples that is maintainable at a first temperature below ?20° C.; a handling zone located above the storage zone that is maintainable at a second temperature above the first temperature and below 0° C.; a chamber laterally adjacent to the storage zone and the handling zone for storing the samples at a third temperature that is higher than the first temperature and below 0° C.; and a vertical wall separating the chamber from the handling zone and storage zone. A first opening arranged in said vertical wall connects the handling zone and the chamber; and an automated transport device is arranged at least partially in the handling zone and is configured to move the samples between the storage zone, the handling zone, and the chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2018Publication date: September 6, 2018Applicant: LICONIC AGInventor: Cosmas G. MALIN
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Patent number: 9995525Abstract: The storage comprises, from the bottom to the top, a low temperature storage zone, for storing the samples, a handling zone, housing at least part of an automatic transport device, and an access zone, where the user can enter for maintenance. A separating wall consisting of removable panels insulates the access zone, for the rooms below it. A peripheral housing, contains a peripheral chamber for temporarily storing the samples at slightly higher temperatures. A liquid nitrogen container, is used to feed dry gas to the storage zone and to maintain it under slight overpressure for preventing the entry of moisture.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2010Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: LICONIC AGInventor: Cosmas G. Malin
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Patent number: 9784495Abstract: A storage arrangement (1) has a chamber (3). Several Dewar flasks (5) are arranged in the chamber (3) and above them a picking device (8). The picking device has at least one cassette lift (60), with which storage cassettes (20) can be removed from above from the Dewar flasks (5). This arrangement is suitable for storing laboratory objects even at very low temperatures. Each storage cassette (20) is preferably made from a single piece of sheet metal. The piece of sheet metal is bent such that it forms the side walls (30), the back wall (32), the top part (34) and the base part (38) of the storage cassette (20), as well as angles (40, 42) to accommodate the laboratory objects.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2011Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: LICONIC AGInventor: Cosmas G. Malin
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Patent number: 9709314Abstract: The storage device comprises a storage chamber for storing objects at e.g. ?80° C., a transfer chamber for intermediate object storage at e.g. ?20° C. and a transport device arranged between them. The transport device comprises a pivotal and vertically displaceable carriage and is arranged in a rotatable lock chamber.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2015Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: LICONIC AGInventor: Cosmas G. Malin
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Patent number: 9506941Abstract: A rotating holder to invert Petri dishes by 180° and to loosen the bottom from the cover, which has two positions to accommodate Petri dishes. By inverting the rotating holder around a rotation axis, the Petri dishes are reversed and inverted in the two positions. Thus the bottom of the upper Petri dish will be lowered and be engaged by a gripper.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2014Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: LICONIC AGInventor: Cosmas G. Malin
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Publication number: 20160082440Abstract: The storage device is adapted to store a plurality of objects, such as sample tube holders, at low temperatures, e.g. at ?80° C. It comprises a storage chamber with a plurality of storage cassettes arranged in its bottom section. A cassette lift in its top section can be used to lift individual storage cassettes up and to move them to an access opening, where the contents of the storage cassette can be accessed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2015Publication date: March 24, 2016Applicant: LICONIC AGInventor: Cosmas G. MALIN
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Publication number: 20160084564Abstract: The storage device comprises a storage chamber for storing objects at e.g. ?80° C., a transfer chamber for intermediate object storage at e.g. ?20° C. and a transport device arranged between them. The transport device comprises a pivotal and vertically displaceable carriage and is arranged in a rotatable lock chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2015Publication date: March 24, 2016Applicant: LICONIC AGInventor: Cosmas G. MALIN
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Device for storing and handling Petri dishes, storage device and storage slot for laboratory objects
Patent number: 9028752Abstract: A device for storing and handling Petri dishes having a base with a base wall arranged on a circumference of the base, and a lid. The device includes a storage device structured and arranged for storing the Petri dishes in an upside-down orientation so that respective lids are oriented below their respective bases, an inspection device structured and arranged for automatic inspection of the Petri dishes without their respective lids, and a transfer device structured and arranged for transferring the Petri dishes between the storage device and the inspection device. The transfer device includes a gripper, with which a respective Petri dish without the lid can be grasped laterally on the base wall.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2012Date of Patent: May 12, 2015Assignee: Liconic AGInventor: Cosmas G. Malin -
Patent number: 9005542Abstract: The storage arrangement has a chamber. Several Dewar flasks are arranged in the chamber and above them a picking device. The picking device has at least one cassette lift, with which storage cassettes can be removed from above from the Dewar flasks. This arrangement is suitable for storing laboratory objects at very low temperatures.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2011Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: Liconic AGInventor: Cosmas G. Malin
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Publication number: 20140377038Abstract: A rotating holder is envisioned to invert Petri dishes by 180° and to loosen the bottom from the cover, which has two positions to accommodate Petri dishes. By inverting the rotating holder around a rotation axis, the Petri dishes are reversed and inverted in the two positions. Thus the bottom of the upper Petri dish will be lowered and be engaged by a gripper.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2014Publication date: December 25, 2014Inventor: Cosmas G. MALIN
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DEVICE FOR STORING AND HANDLING PETRI DISHES, STORAGE DEVICE AND STORAGE SLOT FOR LABORATORY OBJECTS
Publication number: 20120251275Abstract: A device for storing and handling Petri dishes having a base with a base wall arranged on a circumference of the base, and a lid. The device includes a storage device structured and arranged for storing the Petri dishes in an upside-down orientation so that respective lids are oriented below their respective bases, an inspection device structured and arranged for automatic inspection of the Petri dishes without their respective lids, and a transfer device structured and arranged for transferring the Petri dishes between the storage device and the inspection device. The transfer device includes a gripper, with which a respective Petri dish without the lid can be grasped laterally on the base wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2012Publication date: October 4, 2012Applicant: LICONIC AGInventor: Cosmas G. MALIN -
Patent number: 8192133Abstract: A climate-controlled cabinet that includes a climate-controlled chamber for receiving a storage system, a carrier arranged in said chamber, and at least one storage tower arranged in said chamber and mounted to the carrier. The storage tower includes a plurality of locations for objects to be stored. A transport device is included for automatically transporting objects between the storage tower and an external system, and a shaker for automatically shaking the carrier.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2009Date of Patent: June 5, 2012Assignee: Liconic AGInventor: Cosmas G. Malin
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Publication number: 20120134898Abstract: The storage arrangement has a chamber. Several Dewar flasks are arranged in the chamber and above them a picking device. The picking device has at least one cassette lift, with which storage cassettes can be removed from above from the Dewar flasks. This arrangement is suitable for storing laboratory objects at very low temperatures.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2011Publication date: May 31, 2012Applicant: LICONIC AGInventor: Cosmas G. MALIN
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Publication number: 20120134897Abstract: A storage arrangement (1) has a chamber (3). Several Dewar flasks (5) are arranged in the chamber (3) and above them a picking device (8). The picking device has at least one cassette lift (60), with which storage cassettes (20) can be removed from above from the Dewar flasks (5). This arrangement is suitable for storing laboratory objects even at very low temperatures. Each storage cassette (20) is preferably made from a single piece of sheet metal. The piece of sheet metal is bent such that it forms the side walls (30), the back wall (32), the top part (34) and the base part (38) of the storage cassette (20), as well as angles (40, 42) to accommodate the laboratory objects.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2011Publication date: May 31, 2012Applicant: LICONIC AGInventor: Cosmas G. MALIN
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Patent number: 8092743Abstract: A device for handling of laboratory samples includes at least one gripper movable from above over a sample. The gripper includes multiple fingers arranged around an axis, an elastic finger mount, and an actuator mechanism structured and arranged to move the fingers to selectively grip or release the sample. The multiple fingers are elastically held by the elastic finger mount in a radially displaceable manner.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2009Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Assignee: Liconic AGInventor: Cosmas G. Malin
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Publication number: 20100183408Abstract: The storage comprises, from the bottom to the top, a low temperature storage zone, for storing the samples, a handling zone, housing at least part of an automatic transport device, and an access zone, where the user can enter for maintenance. A separating wall consisting of removable panels insulates the access zone, for the rooms below it. A peripheral housing, contains a peripheral chamber for temporarily storing the samples at slightly higher temperatures. A liquid nitrogen container, is used to feed dry gas to the storage zone and to maintain it under slight overpressure for preventing the entry of moisture.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2010Publication date: July 22, 2010Applicant: Liconic AGInventor: Cosmas G. MALIN