Patents by Inventor Demetris Young
Demetris Young 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: 10690900Abstract: A microscope assembly for use in an automated microscope apparatus has a support frame; a cartridge magazine actuator assembly connected to the support frame; a subframe; a plurality of vibration isolators connecting the support frame to the subframe; an XYZ drive connected to the subframe; and an optical stage connected to the subframe. In some embodiments the assembly further includes a cartridge gripper connected to said XYZ drive. In some embodiments, the cartridge magazine actuator assembly includes an input element, an output element, and a transfer assembly interconnecting the input element and the output element, with the transfer assembly configured to linearly advance the output element upon linear depression of the input element.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2014Date of Patent: June 23, 2020Assignee: ADVANCED ANIMAL DIAGNOSTICS, INC.Inventors: Rick Sink, Jasper N. Pollard, Demetris Young, Jorge Carlos Correa, David Newcomb, Stefano Bresolin, Tobias M. Heineck, David A. Calderwood
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Patent number: 10620190Abstract: An automated microscope apparatus, comprises an outer housing having an external wall; optionally but preferably an internal wall in said housing, and configured to form a first compartment and a separate second compartment in said outer housing; a microscope assembly in said housing, preferably in said first compartment; and a microprocessor in said housing, preferably in said second compartment; and optionally but preferably a heat sink mounted on said housing external wall, preferably adjacent said second compartment, with said microprocessor thermally coupled to said heat sink and operatively associated with said microscope assembly.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2017Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: Advanced Animal Diagnostics, Inc.Inventors: Stefano Bresolin, David A. Calderwood, Tobias M. Heineck, David Newcomb, Chris Paul, Jaspar N> Pollard, Rodolfo R. Rodriguez, Demetris Young
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Patent number: 10426445Abstract: A collection device includes a base housing member having at least one chamber. A cover housing member has at least one aperture therein, and the cover housing member is configured to cover the base housing member such that the at least one aperture is positioned in fluid communication with the at least one chamber. The cover housing member includes a cartridge holding interface configured to releasably engage with a cartridge that is configured to cover and receive a fluid from the at least one chamber via the at least one aperture.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2013Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: Advanced Animal Diagnostics, Inc.Inventors: David A. Calderwood, Joy Parr Drach, Chris Paul, Rodolfo R. Rodriguez, Mitch Hockett, Randall Marcuson, Stephen G. Miggels, Demetris Young
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Patent number: 10359614Abstract: An automated microscope apparatus comprises an outer housing having an external wall; optionally but preferably an internal wall in the housing configured to form a first compartment and a separate second compartment in the outer housing; a microscope assembly in the housing (preferably in the first compartment); a microprocessor in the housing (preferably in the second compartment), and (optionally but preferably) a heat sink mounted on the housing external wall, preferably adjacent the second compartment, with the microprocessor thermally coupled to said heat sink and operatively associated with the microscope assembly. Systems and methods employing the same are also described, along with component parts thereof.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2013Date of Patent: July 23, 2019Assignee: Advanced Animal Diagnostics, Inc.Inventors: Stefano Bresolin, David A. Calderwood, Tobias M. Heineck, David Newcomb, Chris Paul, Jasper N. Pollard, Rodolfo R. Rodriguez, Demetris Young
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Publication number: 20180172676Abstract: An automated microscope apparatus, comprises an outer housing having an external wall; optionally but preferably an internal wall in said housing, and configured to form a first compartment and a separate second compartment in said outer housing; a microscope assembly in said housing, preferably in said first compartment; and a microprocessor in said housing, preferably in said second compartment; and optionally but preferably a heat sink mounted on said housing external wall, preferably adjacent said second compartment, with said microprocessor thermally coupled to said heat sink and operatively associated with said microscope assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2017Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventors: Stefano Bresolin, David A. Calderwood, Tobias M. Heineck, David Newcomb, Chris Paul, Jaspar N. Pollard, Rodolfo R. Rodriguez, Demetris Young
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Patent number: 9816982Abstract: An automated microscope apparatus, comprises an outer housing having an external wall; optionally but preferably an internal wall in said housing, and configured to form a first compartment and a separate second compartment in said outer housing; a microscope assembly in said housing, preferably in said first compartment; and a microprocessor in said housing, preferably in said second compartment; and optionally but preferably a heat sink mounted on said housing external wall, preferably adjacent said second compartment, with said microprocessor thermally coupled to said heat sink and operatively associated with said microscope assembly.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2013Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: Advanced Animal Diagnostics, Inc.Inventors: Stefano Bresolin, David A. Calderwood, Tobias M. Heineck, David Newcomb, Chris Paul, Jasper N. Pollard, Rodolfo R. Rodriguez, Demetris Young
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Patent number: 9797893Abstract: A device for detecting at least one analyte in a liquid sample generally comprises (i) a support having a chamber for receiving a biological fluid (e.g., milk) therein, wherein said chamber is an elongate chamber having a length axis; (ii) a (stationary or movable) carrier (in some embodiments in the form of an end cap, or connected to an end cap; in other embodiments in the form of an agitator in said elongate chamber).Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2014Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: Advanced Animal Diagnostics, Inc.Inventors: Reha O. Azizoglu, Stefano Bresolin, David A. Calderwood, Robert L. Cheek, Joy Parr Drach, John Groelke, Tobias M. Heineck, Mitchell Hockett, David Newcomb, Duane Olsen, Chris Paul, Jasper N. Pollard, Rodolfo R. Rodriguez, Demetris Young
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Publication number: 20160291308Abstract: A microscope assembly for use in an automated microscope apparatus has a support frame; a cartridge magazine actuator assembly connected to the support frame; a subframe; a plurality of vibration isolators connecting the support frame to the subframe; an XYZ drive connected to the subframe; and an optical stage connected to the subframe. In some embodiments the assembly further includes a cartridge gripper connected to said XYZ drive. In some embodiments, the cartridge magazine actuator assembly includes an input element, an output element, and a transfer assembly interconnecting the input element and the output element, with the transfer assembly configured to linearly advance the output element upon linear depression of the input element.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2014Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: Rick Sink, Jasper N. Pollard, Demetris Young, Jorge Carlos Correa, David Newcomb, Stefano Bresolin, Tobias M. Heineck, David A. Calderwood
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Publication number: 20150037835Abstract: An automated microscope apparatus comprises an outer housing having an external wall; optionally but preferably an internal wall in the housing configured to form a first compartment and a separate second compartment in the outer housing; a microscope assembly in the housing (preferably in the first compartment); a microprocessor in the housing (preferably in the second compartment), and (optionally but preferably) a heat sink mounted on the housing external wall, preferably adjacent the second compartment, with the microprocessor thermally coupled to said heat sink and operatively associated with the microscope assembly. Systems and methods employing the same are also described, along with component parts thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2013Publication date: February 5, 2015Inventors: Stefano Bresolin, David A. Calderwood, Tobias M. Heineck, David Newcomb, Chris Paul, Jasper N. Pollard, Rodolfo R. Rodriguez, Demetris Young
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Publication number: 20140363882Abstract: A device for detecting at least one analyte in a liquid sample generally comprises (i) a support having a chamber for receiving a biological fluid (e.g., milk) therein, wherein said chamber is an elongate chamber having a length axis; (ii) a (stationary or movable) carrier (in some embodiments in the form of an end cap, or connected to an end cap; in other embodiments in the form of an agitator in said elongate chamber).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2014Publication date: December 11, 2014Inventors: Reha O. Azizoglu, Stefano Bresolin, David A. Calderwood, Robert L. Cheek, Joy Parr Drach, John Groelke, Tobias M. Heineck, Mitchell Hockett, David Newcomb, Duane Olsen, Chris Paul, Jasper N. Pollard, Rodolfo R. Rodriguez, Demetris Young
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Publication number: 20140315283Abstract: A sample cartridge (40) for microscopic imaging of a biological sample comprises a body having an end portion (43) and a pair of generally parallel opposing side edge portions (44), a locking edge portion (45) formed on the body; a carrier removably connected to or permanently connected to the body; and at least one anti-analyte antibody coupled to either the carrier or to the chamber (41) side wall portion (e.g., at the surface to be imaged, or supporting the sample to be imaged). An XYZ stage (101) for receiving such a cartridge (40) is also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2013Publication date: October 23, 2014Inventors: David A. Calderwood, Rodolfo Rodriguez, Demetris Young, Jasper N. Pollard, Robert L. Cheek, Duane Olsen, John Groelke, Reha Azizoglu, Mitch Hockett, David Newcomb, Tobias M. Heineck, Joy Parr Drach
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Publication number: 20140233098Abstract: An automated microscope apparatus comprises an outer housing having an external wall; optionally but preferably an internal wall in the housing configured to form a first compartment and a separate second compartment in the outer housing; a microscope assembly in the housing (preferably in the first compartment); a microprocessor in the housing (preferably in the second compartment), and (optionally but preferably) a heat sink mounted on the housing external wall, preferably adjacent the second compartment, with the microprocessor thermally coupled to said heat sink and operatively associated with the microscope assembly. Systems and methods employing the same are also described, along with component parts thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2013Publication date: August 21, 2014Inventors: Stefano Bresolin, David A. Calderwood, Tobias M. Heineck, David Newcomb, Chris Paul, Jasper N. Pollard, Rodolfo R. Rodriguez, Demetris Young
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Publication number: 20140186859Abstract: A method of automatically focusing a microscope on a specimen is carried out by capturing an image from each of a plurality of focal planes in or on said specimen, calculating a focus score for each of said images, selecting the focal plane corresponding to the image having the best focus score, and then repositioning said specimen relative to said microscope so that said microscope is focused on said selected focal plane, the method includes a plurality of exogenous targets in or on said specimen, which aids in focusing in the event particular objects of interest, such as cells/pathogens that may or may not be in the sample, are not present, or are present in low numbers. Automated microscopes and microscope cartridges useful in such methods are also described, along with methods of detecting pathogens in biological samples.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2013Publication date: July 3, 2014Inventors: David A. Calderwood, Rodolfo R. Rodriguez, Tobias M. Heineck, Stefano Bresolin, Chris Paul, Demetris Young, Jasper N. Pollard, David Newcomb, Robert L. Cheek, Reha Azizoglu, Mitch Hockett, Duane Olsen, John Groelke
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Publication number: 20140009596Abstract: An automated microscope apparatus, comprises an outer housing having an external wall; optionally but preferably an internal wall in said housing, and configured to form a first compartment and a separate second compartment in said outer housing; a microscope assembly in said housing, preferably in said first compartment; and a microprocessor in said housing, preferably in said second compartment; and optionally but preferably a heat sink mounted on said housing external wall, preferably adjacent said second compartment, with said microprocessor thermally coupled to said heat sink and operatively associated with said microscope assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2013Publication date: January 9, 2014Inventors: Stefano Bresolin, David A. Calderwood, Tobias M. Heineck, David Newcomb, Chris Paul, Jasper N. Pollard, Rodolfo R. Rodriguez, Demetris Young
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Publication number: 20080067190Abstract: An automated method for dispensing pharmaceuticals, particularly tablets and capsules, and other small discrete objects, includes: receiving prescription information, selecting a container, labeling the container, dispensing the tablets or capsules into the labeled container, applying a closure to the filled, labeled container, and offloading the container to a designated location. Preferably, the tablets are dispensed with high speed dispensing bins that employ forced air to agitate and singulate the tablets. The other functions within the system are typically carried out at stations designed to offer speed, flexibility and precision to the dispensing operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2007Publication date: March 20, 2008Inventors: Matthew Daniels, Jeffrey Williams, Richard Michelli, Jasper Pollard, Demetris Young, Joseph Moran, George Abrams, David Calderwood, Pete Klein
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Publication number: 20080061078Abstract: An automated method for dispensing pharmaceuticals, particularly tablets and capsules, and other small discrete objects, includes: receiving prescription information, selecting a container, labeling the container, dispensing the tablets or capsules into the labeled container, applying a closure to the filled, labeled container, and offloading the container to a designated location. Preferably, the tablets are dispensed with high speed dispensing bins that employ forced air to agitate and singulate the tablets. The other functions within the system are typically carried out at stations designed to offer speed, flexibility and precision to the dispensing operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2007Publication date: March 13, 2008Inventors: Matthew Daniels, Jeffrey Williams, Richard Michelli, Jasper Pollard, Demetris Young, Joseph Moran, George Abrams, David Calderwood, Pete Klein
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Publication number: 20080061077Abstract: An automated method for dispensing pharmaceuticals, particularly tablets and capsules, and other small discrete objects, includes: receiving prescription information, selecting a container, labeling the container, dispensing the tablets or capsules into the labeled container, applying a closure to the filled, labeled container, and offloading the container to a designated location. Preferably, the tablets are dispensed with high speed dispensing bins that employ forced air to agitate and singulate the tablets. The other functions within the system are typically carried out at stations designed to offer speed, flexibility and precision to the dispensing operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2007Publication date: March 13, 2008Inventors: Matthew Daniels, Jeffrey Williams, Richard Michelli, Jasper Pollard, Demetris Young, Joseph Moran, George Abrams, David Calderwood, Pete Klein
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Publication number: 20080061075Abstract: An automated method for dispensing pharmaceuticals, particularly tablets and capsules, and other small discrete objects, includes: receiving prescription information, selecting a container, labeling the container, dispensing the tablets or capsules into the labeled container, applying a closure to the filled, labeled container, and offloading the container to a designated location. Preferably, the tablets are dispensed with high speed dispensing bins that employ forced air to agitate and singulate the tablets. The other functions within the system are typically carried out at stations designed to offer speed, flexibility and precision to the dispensing operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2007Publication date: March 13, 2008Inventors: Matthew Daniels, Jeffrey Williams, Richard Michelli, Jasper Pollard, Demetris Young, Joseph Moran, George Abrams, David Calderwood, Pete Klein
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Patent number: D720468Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2013Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: Advanced Animal DiagnosticsInventors: David Calderwood, Joy Parr Drach, Christopher Paul, Rodolfo Rodriguez, Mitchell Hockett, Randall Marcuson, Stephen G. Miggels, Henry J. Mack, Jr., Demetris Young, Jasper N. Pollard