Patents by Inventor Craig B. Clark

Craig B. Clark 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).

  • Monoalkyl tin trialkoxides and/or monoalkyl tin triamides with low metal contamination and/or particulate contamination, and corresponding methods
    Patent number: 11966158
    Abstract: The purification of monoalkyl tin trialkoxides and monoalkyl tin triamides are described using fractional distillation and/or ultrafiltration. The purified compositions are useful as radiation sensitive patterning compositions or precursors thereof. The fractional distillation process has been found to be effective for the removal of metal impurities down to very low levels. The ultrafiltration processes have been found to be effective at removal of fine particulates. Commercially practical processing techniques are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: Inpria Corporation
    Inventors: Benjamin L. Clark, Dominick Smiddy, Thomas J. Lamkin, Mark Geniza, Joseph B. Edson, Craig M. Gates
  • DETECTION OF CHLAMYDIA TRACHOMATIS NUCLEIC ACID VARIANTS
    Publication number: 20220333162
    Abstract: Hybridization probe reagents that specifically detect nucleic acids of C. trachomatis, including wildtype and/or variant sequences identified as FI-nvCT C1515T (SEQ ID NO: 17), JP-nvCT C1522T (SEQ ID NO: 12), US-nvCT G1526A (SEQ ID NO:22), and NO-nvCT G1523A (SEQ ID NO:27). Certain probes include nucleotide analogs to enhance desirable binding properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2020
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Inventors: Craig B. Clark, Damon K. Getman, Mehrdad R. Majlessi, Marion Walcher
  • Method for reading machine-readable labels
    Patent number: 9117192
    Abstract: A structure for holding sample-containing receptacles includes a cover with holes formed therein through which the receptacles can be accessed with a substance transfer mechanism, such as a robotic pipettor. When the transfer mechanism is inserted into and then withdrawn from a receptacle, a string of viscous material may be suspended from the mechanism. A viscous string removal element adjacent each opening engages the string of viscous material and dislodges the string from the mechanism when the mechanism moves in a prescribed path with respect to the removal element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignee: GEN-PROBE INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Craig B. Clark, John M. Gilker, Norbert D. Hagen, Olaf Hörger, Tom R. Horn, Byron J. Knight, Waldemar Lukhaub, David Opalsky, Jason F. Rhubottom
  • Contamination control for liquid handling
    Patent number: 8939364
    Abstract: A structure (10) for holding sample-containing receptacles includes a cover (40) with holes formed therein through which the receptacles can be accessed with a substance transfer mechanism, such as a robotic pipettor. When the transfer mechanism is inserted into and then withdrawn from a receptacle, a string of viscous material may be suspended from the mechanism. A viscous string removal element (44) adjacent each opening (42) engages the string of viscous material and dislodges the string from the mechanism when the mechanism moves in a prescribed path with respect to the removal element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignees: Gen-Probe Incorporated, Stratec Biomedical AG
    Inventors: Craig B. Clark, John M. Gilker, Norbert D. Hagen, Tom R. Horn, Byron J. Knight, David Opalsky, Jason F. Rhubottom, Waldemar Lukhaub, Olaf Hörger
  • METHOD FOR READING MACHINE-READABLE LABELS
    Publication number: 20140209677
    Abstract: A structure for holding sample-containing receptacles includes a cover with holes formed therein through which the receptacles can be accessed with a substance transfer mechanism, such as a robotic pipettor. When the transfer mechanism is inserted into and then withdrawn from a receptacle, a string of viscous material may be suspended from the mechanism. A viscous string removal element adjacent each opening engages the string of viscous material and dislodges the string from the mechanism when the mechanism moves in a prescribed path with respect to the removal element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2014
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Applicants: STRATEC Biomedical AG, GEN-PROBE INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Craig B. CLARK, John M. GILKER, Norbert D. HAGEN, Olaf HÖRGER, Tom R. HORN, Byron J. KNIGHT, Waldemar LUKHAUB, David OPALSKY, Jason F. RHUBOTTOM
  • CONTAMINATION CONTROL FOR LIQUID HANDLING
    Publication number: 20120261469
    Abstract: A structure (10) for holding sample-containing receptacles includes a cover (40) with holes formed therein through which the receptacles can be accessed with a substance transfer mechanism, such as a robotic pipettor. When the transfer mechanism is inserted into and then withdrawn from a receptacle, a string of viscous material may be suspended from the mechanism. A viscous string removal element (44) adjacent each opening (42) engages the string of viscous material and dislodges the string from the mechanism when the mechanism moves in a prescribed path with respect to the removal element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2010
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Inventors: Craig B. Clark, John M. Gilker, Norbert D. Hagen, Tom R. Horn, Byron J. Knight, David Opalsky, Jason F. Rhubottom, Waldemar Lukhaub, Olaf Hörger