Patents by Inventor Derek N. Fuller

Derek N. Fuller 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).

  • Multifunction Autofocus System and Method for Automated Microscopy
    Publication number: 20180307005
    Abstract: Multifunction autofocus for automated microscopy includes automatic coarse focusing of an automated microscope by reflective positioning, followed by automatic image-based autofocusing of the automated microscope performed in reference to a coarse focus position. In some aspects, the image-based autofocusing utilizes astigmatism in microscope optics for multi-planar image acquisition along a Z axis direction of a microscope. In some other aspects, the image-based autofocusing utilizes astigmatism in microscope optics in combination with chromatic aberration for multi-planar image acquisition along the Z axis direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2018
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Applicants: Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute, Vala Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey H. Price, Derek N. Fuller, Albert L. Kellner, Behrad Azimi
  • Multifunction autofocus system and method for automated microscopy
    Patent number: 10001622
    Abstract: Multifunction autofocus for automated microscopy includes automatic coarse focusing of an automated microscope by reflective positioning, followed by automatic image-based autofocusing of the automated microscope performed in reference to a coarse focus position. In some aspects, the image-based autofocusing utilizes astigmatism in microscope optics for multi-planar image acquisition along a Z axis direction of a microscope. In some other aspects, the image-based autofocusing utilizes astigmatism in microscope optics in combination with chromatic aberration for multi-planar image acquisition along the Z axis direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Assignees: Sanford Burnham Medical Research Institute, Vala Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey H. Price, Derek N. Fuller, Albert L. Kellner, Behrad Azimi
  • Continuous-Scanning Image Acquisition In Automated Microscopy Using Reflective Autofocus
    Publication number: 20170315341
    Abstract: Continuous-scanning image acquisition in an automated microscopy system uses an image reflected off of an object that supports a specimen being imaged to automatically focus the microscopy system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Applicant: Vala Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Derek N. Fuller, Behrad Azimi, Gregory G. Gemmen
  • Automated scanning cytometry using chromatic aberration for multiplanar image acquisition
    Patent number: 8760756
    Abstract: In an automated scanning cytometry system, chromatic aberration is used for multiplanar image acquisition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Burnham Institute for Medical Research
    Inventors: Jeffrey H. Price, Martin Weinigel, Derek N. Fuller, Albert L. Kellner
  • Continuous-Scanning Image Acquisition in Automated Microscopy Using Reflective Autofocus
    Publication number: 20140168402
    Abstract: Continuous-scanning image acquisition in an automated microscopy system uses an image reflected off of an object that supports a specimen being imaged to automatically focus the microscopy system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2012
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: Vala Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Derek N. Fuller, Behrad Azimi, Gregory J. Gemmen
  • Multifunction autofocus system and method for automated microscopy
    Publication number: 20130100272
    Abstract: Multifunction autofocus for automated microscopy includes automatic coarse focusing of an automated microscope by reflective positioning, followed by automatic image-based autofocusing of the automated microscope performed in reference to a coarse focus position. In some aspects, the image-based autofocusing utilizes astigmatism in microscope optics for multi-planar image acquisition along a Z axis direction of a microscope. In some other aspects, the image-based autofocusing utilizes astigmatism in microscope optics in combination with chromatic aberration for multi-planar image acquisition along the Z axis direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2011
    Publication date: April 25, 2013
    Inventors: Jeffrey H. Price, Derek N. Fuller, Albert L. Kellner, Behrad Azimi
  • Automated scanning cytometry using chromatic aberrtation for multiplanar image acquisition
    Publication number: 20100172020
    Abstract: In an automated scanning cytometry system, chromatic aberration is used for multiplanar image acquisition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2009
    Publication date: July 8, 2010
    Applicant: Burnham Institute for Medical Research
    Inventors: Jeffrey H. Price, Martin Weinigel, Derek N. Fuller, Albert L. Kellner