Patents by Inventor Curtis C. Genstler

Curtis C. Genstler 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).

  • Patent number: 5650122
    Abstract: An automated sample analysis instrument positively identifies and maintains the identity of a plurality of patient samples contained in individual sample containers. The invention prevents sample misidentification, especially when patient sample must be transferred from one sample container to reaction wells in Microtiter.RTM. plates. Rows of reaction wells in Microtiter.RTM. plates are processed in parallel so the difference in reaction time between any two wells on a plate is four minutes or less. Reaction wells are washed with high-pressure jets of wash solution and are aspirated so as to advantageously utilize fluid meniscus on top of fluid contained in the wells. The apparatus can be adjusted to perform a variety of different ELISA-type tests.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 22, 1997
    Assignee: Pasteur Sanofi Diagnostics
    Inventors: Paul C. Harris, Curtis C. Genstler
  • Patent number: 5477459
    Abstract: A method and system for locating the point P.sub.0 which defines the location of a machine, e.g. an earth moving machine, a surveying or locating machine, etc., in relation to a tract or area of interest by measuring the angles defined by two different sets of reference points selected from at least three reference points that are in known relation to the tract or area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 19, 1995
    Inventors: Philip M. Clegg, Paul C. Harris, Curtis C. Genstler
  • Patent number: 5096670
    Abstract: An automated sample analysis instrument positively identifies and maintains the identity of a plurality of patient samples contained in individual sample containers. The invention prevents sample misidentification, especially when patient sample must be transferred from one sample container to reaction wells in Microtiter.RTM. plates. Rows of reaction wells in Microtiter.RTM. plates are processed in parallel so the difference in reaction time between any two wells on a plate is four minutes or less. Reaction wells are washed with high-pressure jets of wash solution and are aspirated so as to advantageously utilize fluid meniscus on top of fluid contained in the wells. The apparatus can be adjusted to perform a variety of different ELISA-type tests.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 1989
    Date of Patent: March 17, 1992
    Inventors: Paul C. Harris, Curtis C. Genstler