Patents by Inventor ERIK WILLIAMSON
ERIK WILLIAMSON 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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Publication number: 20260077352Abstract: A fluidic device holder configured to orient a fluidic device. The device holder includes a support structure configured to receive a fluidic device. The support structure includes a base surface that faces in a direction along the Z-axis and is configured to have the fluidic device positioned thereon. The device holder also includes a plurality of reference surfaces facing in respective directions along an XY-plane. The device holder also includes an alignment assembly having an actuator and a movable locator arm that is operatively coupled to the actuator. The locator arm has an engagement end. The actuator moves the locator arm between retracted and biased positions to move the engagement end away from and toward the reference surfaces. The locator arm is configured to hold the fluidic device against the reference surfaces when the locator arm is in the biased position.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2025Publication date: March 19, 2026Inventors: Mark T. Reed, Erik Williamson, Bryan Crane, Patrick Leung, Dale Buermann, Alexander P. Kindwall, Frederick Erie, Mark Pratt, Jason Harris, Andrew James Carson, Stanley S. Hong, Jason Bryant, Mark Wang, Drew Verkade
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Patent number: 12558687Abstract: A fluidic device holder configured to orient a fluidic device. The device holder includes a support structure configured to receive a fluidic device. The support structure includes a base surface that faces in a direction along the Z-axis and is configured to have the fluidic device positioned thereon. The device holder also includes a plurality of reference surfaces facing in respective directions along an XY-plane. The device holder also includes an alignment assembly having an actuator and a movable locator arm that is operatively coupled to the actuator. The locator arm has an engagement end. The actuator moves the locator arm between retracted and biased positions to move the engagement end away from and toward the reference surfaces. The locator arm is configured to hold the fluidic device against the reference surfaces when the locator arm is in the biased position.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2025Date of Patent: February 24, 2026Assignee: ILLUMINA, INC.Inventors: Erik Williamson, Bryan Crane, Patrick Leung, Drew Verkade, Mark T. Reed, Stanley S. Hong, Mark Pratt, Jason Harris, Alexander P. Kindwall, Andrew James Carson, Jason Bryant
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Patent number: 12502669Abstract: A fluidic device holder configured to orient a fluidic device. The device holder includes a support structure configured to receive a fluidic device. The support structure includes a base surface that faces in a direction along the Z-axis and is configured to have the fluidic device positioned thereon. The device holder also includes a plurality of reference surfaces facing in respective directions along an XY-plane. The device holder also includes an alignment assembly having an actuator and a movable locator arm that is operatively coupled to the actuator. The locator arm has an engagement end. The actuator moves the locator arm between retracted and biased positions to move the engagement end away from and toward the reference surfaces. The locator arm is configured to hold the fluidic device against the reference surfaces when the locator arm is in the biased position.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2024Date of Patent: December 23, 2025Assignee: ILLUMINA, INC.Inventors: Erik Williamson, Bryan Crane, Patrick Leung, Drew Verkade, Mark T. Reed
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Publication number: 20250288993Abstract: A fluidic device holder configured to orient a fluidic device. The device holder includes a support structure configured to receive a fluidic device. The support structure includes a base surface that faces in a direction along the Z-axis and is configured to have the fluidic device positioned thereon. The device holder also includes a plurality of reference surfaces facing in respective directions along an XY-plane. The device holder also includes an alignment assembly having an actuator and a movable locator arm that is operatively coupled to the actuator. The locator arm has an engagement end. The actuator moves the locator arm between retracted and biased positions to move the engagement end away from and toward the reference surfaces. The locator arm is configured to hold the fluidic device against the reference surfaces when the locator arm is in the biased position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2025Publication date: September 18, 2025Inventors: Erik Williamson, Bryan Crane, Patrick Leung, Drew Verkade, Mark T. Reed, Stanley S. Hong, Mark Pratt, Jason Harris, Alexander P. Kindwall, Andrew James Carson, Jason Bryant
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Patent number: 12379541Abstract: A closure for an apparatus comprises: a plurality of light sources; a lightguide to distribute light from the plurality of light sources, the lightguide having a first primary surface opposite a second primary surface, wherein the first primary surface has a first surface treatment, and wherein light emitted from the lightguide indicates a status of the apparatus; and a frame supporting the plurality of light sources and the lightguide for selective movement of the closure vertically or horizontally relative to the apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2024Date of Patent: August 5, 2025Assignee: Illumina, Inc.Inventors: Michael Wright, Erik Allegoren, Erik Williamson
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Publication number: 20250060528Abstract: A closure for an apparatus comprises: a plurality of light sources; a lightguide to distribute light from the plurality of light sources, the lightguide having a first primary surface opposite a second primary surface, wherein the first primary surface has a first surface treatment, and wherein light emitted from the lightguide indicates a status of the apparatus; and a frame supporting the plurality of light sources and the lightguide for selective movement of the closure vertically or horizontally relative to the apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2024Publication date: February 20, 2025Inventors: Michael Wright, Erik Allegoren, Erik Williamson
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Publication number: 20250033046Abstract: A fluidic device holder configured to orient a fluidic device. The device holder includes a support structure configured to receive a fluidic device. The support structure includes a base surface that faces in a direction along the Z-axis and is configured to have the fluidic device positioned thereon. The device holder also includes a plurality of reference surfaces facing in respective directions along an XY-plane. The device holder also includes an alignment assembly having an actuator and a movable locator arm that is operatively coupled to the actuator. The locator arm has an engagement end. The actuator moves the locator arm between retracted and biased positions to move the engagement end away from and toward the reference surfaces. The locator arm is configured to hold the fluidic device against the reference surfaces when the locator arm is in the biased position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2024Publication date: January 30, 2025Inventors: Erik Williamson, Bryan Crane, Patrick Leung, Drew Verkade, Mark T. Reed
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Patent number: 12158606Abstract: A closure for an apparatus comprises: a plurality of light sources; a lightguide to distribute light from the plurality of light sources, the lightguide having a first primary surface opposite a second primary surface, wherein the first primary surface has a first surface treatment, and wherein light emitted from the lightguide indicates a status of the apparatus; and a frame supporting the plurality of light sources and the lightguide for selective movement of the closure vertically or horizontally relative to the apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2023Date of Patent: December 3, 2024Assignee: Illumina, Inc.Inventors: Michael Wright, Erik Allegoren, Erik Williamson
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Patent number: 12151241Abstract: A fluidic device holder configured to orient a fluidic device. The device holder includes a support structure configured to receive a fluidic device. The support structure includes a base surface that faces in a direction along the Z-axis and is configured to have the fluidic device positioned thereon. The device holder also includes a plurality of reference surfaces facing in respective directions along an XY-plane. The device holder also includes an alignment assembly having an actuator and a movable locator arm that is operatively coupled to the actuator. The locator arm has an engagement end. The actuator moves the locator arm between retracted and biased positions to move the engagement end away from and toward the reference surfaces. The locator arm is configured to hold the fluidic device against the reference surfaces when the locator arm is in the biased position.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2024Date of Patent: November 26, 2024Assignee: ILLUMINA, INC.Inventors: Erik Williamson, Bryan Crane, Patrick Leung, Drew Verkade, Mark T. Reed
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Publication number: 20240189817Abstract: A fluidic device holder configured to orient a fluidic device. The device holder includes a support structure configured to receive a fluidic device. The support structure includes a base surface that faces in a direction along the Z-axis and is configured to have the fluidic device positioned thereon. The device holder also includes a plurality of reference surfaces facing in respective directions along an XY-plane. The device holder also includes an alignment assembly having an actuator and a movable locator arm that is operatively coupled to the actuator. The locator arm has an engagement end. The actuator moves the locator arm between retracted and biased positions to move the engagement end away from and toward the reference surfaces. The locator arm is configured to hold the fluidic device against the reference surfaces when the locator arm is in the biased position.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2024Publication date: June 13, 2024Inventors: Erik Williamson, Bryan Crane, Patrick Leung, Drew Verkade, Mark T. Reed
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Patent number: 11938479Abstract: A fluidic device holder configured to orient a fluidic device. The device holder includes a support structure configured to receive a fluidic device. The support structure includes a base surface that faces in a direction along the Z-axis and is configured to have the fluidic device positioned thereon. The device holder also includes a plurality of reference surfaces facing in respective directions along an XY-plane. The device holder also includes an alignment assembly having an actuator and a movable locator arm that is operatively coupled to the actuator. The locator arm has an engagement end. The actuator moves the locator arm between retracted and biased positions to move the engagement end away from and toward the reference surfaces. The locator arm is configured to hold the fluidic device against the reference surfaces when the locator arm is in the biased position.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2023Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: ILLUMINA, INC.Inventors: Erik Williamson, Bryan Crane, Patrick Leung, Drew Verkade, Mark T. Reed
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Publication number: 20230311119Abstract: A fluidic device holder configured to orient a fluidic device. The device holder includes a support structure configured to receive a fluidic device. The support structure includes a base surface that faces in a direction along the Z-axis and is configured to have the fluidic device positioned thereon. The device holder also includes a plurality of reference surfaces facing in respective directions along an XY-plane. The device holder also includes an alignment assembly having an actuator and a movable locator arm that is operatively coupled to the actuator. The locator arm has an engagement end. The actuator moves the locator arm between retracted and biased positions to move the engagement end away from and toward the reference surfaces. The locator arm is configured to hold the fluidic device against the reference surfaces when the locator arm is in the biased position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2023Publication date: October 5, 2023Inventors: Erik Williamson, Bryan Crane, Patrick Leung, Drew Verkade, Mark T. Reed
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Publication number: 20230221486Abstract: A closure for an apparatus comprises: a plurality of light sources; a lightguide to distribute light from the plurality of light sources, the lightguide having a first primary surface opposite a second primary surface, wherein the first primary surface has a first surface treatment, and wherein light emitted from the lightguide indicates a status of the apparatus; and a frame supporting the plurality of light sources and the lightguide for selective movement of the closure vertically or horizontally relative to the apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2023Publication date: July 13, 2023Inventors: Michael Wright, Erik Allegoren, Erik Williamson
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Patent number: 11697116Abstract: A fluidic device holder configured to orient a fluidic device. The device holder includes a support structure configured to receive a fluidic device. The support structure includes a base surface that faces in a direction along the Z-axis and is configured to have the fluidic device positioned thereon. The device holder also includes a plurality of reference surfaces facing in respective directions along an XY-plane. The device holder also includes an alignment assembly having an actuator and a movable locator arm that is operatively coupled to the actuator. The locator arm has an engagement end. The actuator moves the locator arm between retracted and biased positions to move the engagement end away from and toward the reference surfaces. The locator arm is configured to hold the fluidic device against the reference surfaces when the locator arm is in the biased position.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2022Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Assignee: ILLUMINA, INC.Inventors: Erik Williamson, Bryan Crane, Patrick Leung, Drew Verkade, Mark T. Reed
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Patent number: 11614579Abstract: A closure for an apparatus comprises: a plurality of light sources; a lightguide to distribute light from the plurality of light sources, the lightguide having a first primary surface opposite a second primary surface, wherein the first primary surface has a first surface treatment, and wherein light emitted from the lightguide indicates a status of the apparatus; and a frame supporting the plurality of light sources and the lightguide for selective movement of the closure vertically or horizontally relative to the apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2020Date of Patent: March 28, 2023Assignee: Illumina, Inc.Inventors: Michael Wright, Erik Allegoren, Erik Williamson
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Patent number: 11559805Abstract: A fluidic device holder configured to orient a fluidic device. The device holder includes a support structure configured to receive a fluidic device. The support structure includes a base surface that faces in a direction along the Z-axis and is configured to have the fluidic device positioned thereon. The device holder also includes a plurality of reference surfaces facing in respective directions along an XY-plane. The device holder also includes an alignment assembly having an actuator and a movable locator arm that is operatively coupled to the actuator. The locator arm has an engagement end. The actuator moves the locator arm between retracted and biased positions to move the engagement end away from and toward the reference surfaces. The locator arm is configured to hold the fluidic device against the reference surfaces when the locator arm is in the biased position.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2019Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Assignee: ILLUMINA, INC.Inventors: Erik Williamson, Bryan Crane, Patrick Leung, Drew Verkade, Mark T. Reed
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Patent number: D977674Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2021Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Assignee: Illumina, Inc.Inventors: Erik Allegoren, Erik Williamson, Jack Godfrey Wood
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Patent number: D1027971Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2020Date of Patent: May 21, 2024Assignee: Illumina, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Dye, Anthony Blasio, Travis Musser, Erik Williamson, Eliza Van Gerbig, Jack Godfrey Wood, Amy Lui, John Tate Sager, Jacob Dessau
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Patent number: D1049424Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2022Date of Patent: October 29, 2024Assignee: Illumina, Inc.Inventors: Erik Allegoren, Erik Williamson, Jack Godfrey Wood
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Patent number: D1096772Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2022Date of Patent: October 7, 2025Assignee: Illumina, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Dye, Anthony Blasio, Travis Musser, Erik Williamson, Eliza Van Gerbig, Jack Godfrey Wood, Amy Lui, John Tate Sager