Patents by Inventor Frank Hsiung
Frank Hsiung 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: 20230280581Abstract: The present invention relates in general to microscopy systems. In particular, the present invention relates to microscopes rendering digital images of samples, with the capability to digitally control the focus of the microscope system, and the software used to control the operation of the digital microscope system. Further, the present invention relates to a microscope structure that allows for compact and multi-functional use of a microscope, providing for light shielding and control with samples that require specific light wavelength characteristics, such as fluorescence, for detection and imaging. The microscope is adjustable, with a structure that can move along range(s) of motion and degree(s) of freedom to allow for ease of access to samples, shielding of samples, and manipulation of a display apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2023Publication date: September 7, 2023Inventors: Frank HSIUNG, Kelly KROEGER, Robert ARCHER, Veronika KORTISOVA, Teresa RUBIO, Amber IRAETA
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Patent number: 11592658Abstract: The present invention relates in general to microscopy systems. In particular, the present invention relates to microscopes rendering digital images of samples, with the capability to digitally control the focus of the microscope system, and the software used to control the operation of the digital microscope system. Further, the present invention relates to a microscope structure that allows for compact and multi-functional use of a microscope, providing for light shielding and control with samples that require specific light wavelength characteristics, such as fluorescence, for detection and imaging. The microscope is adjustable, with a structure that can move along range(s) of motion and degree(s) of freedom to allow for ease of access to samples, shielding of samples, and manipulation of a display apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2017Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Frank Hsiung, Kelly Kroeger, Robert Archer, Veronika Kortisova, Teresa Rubio, Amber Iraeta
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Publication number: 20180052316Abstract: The present invention relates in general to microscopy systems. In particular, the present invention relates to microscopes rendering digital images of samples, with the capability to digitally control the focus of the microscope system, and the software used to control the operation of the digital microscope system. Further, the present invention relates to a microscope structure that allows for compact and multi-functional use of a microscope, providing for light shielding and control with samples that require specific light wavelength characteristics, such as fluorescence, for detection and imaging. The microscope is adjustable, with a structure that can move along range(s) of motion and degree(s) of freedom to allow for ease of access to samples, shielding of samples, and manipulation of a display apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2017Publication date: February 22, 2018Inventors: Frank HSIUNG, Kelly KROEGER, Robert ARCHER, Veronika KORTISOVA, Teresa RUBIO
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Patent number: 9885862Abstract: The present invention relates in general to microscopy systems. In particular, the present invention relates to microscopes rendering digital images of samples, with the capability to digitally control the focus of the microscope system, and the software used to control the operation of the digital microscope system. Further, the present invention relates to a microscope structure that allows for compact and multi-functional use of a microscope, providing for light shielding and control with samples that require specific light wavelength characteristics, such as fluorescence, for detection and imaging. The microscope is adjustable, with a structure that can move along range(s) of motion and degree(s) of freedom to allow for ease of access to samples, shielding of samples, and manipulation of a display apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2014Date of Patent: February 6, 2018Assignee: Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Frank Hsiung, Kelly Kroeger, Robert Archer, Veronika Kortisova, Teresa Rubio
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Patent number: 9850515Abstract: The present invention provides methods of detecting a target molecule in a sample comprising incubating the sample with two or more detectably labeled probes, partitioning the sample into multiple partitions, and detecting the presence of the two or more probes in the same partition.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2014Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Adam M. McCoy, Svilen Tzonev, Frank Hsiung
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Patent number: 9134301Abstract: Adherent cells bearing characteristics that are detectable only in the adherent state can be sorted on the basis of these characteristics independently of their adherent state, by applying a transformable label to the entire population of cells, both those bearing the characteristics of interest and those not, in their adherent state and identifying the locations of the cells of interest on the adherent surface. The cells of interest, or all cells other than those of interest, are then selectively treated to transform the labels and achieve differentiation between the cells of interest and the remaining cells. All cells are then released from the adherent state and sorted in the same manner as non-adherent cells but on the basis of whether the labels are transformed or not transformed.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2011Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Assignee: Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Robert M. Archer, Frank Hsiung, Paul Patt
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Publication number: 20140327758Abstract: The present invention relates in general to microscopy systems. In particular, the present invention relates to microscopes rendering digital images of samples, with the capability to digitally control the focus of the microscope system, and the software used to control the operation of the digital microscope system. Further, the present invention relates to a microscope structure that allows for compact and multi-functional use of a microscope, providing for light shielding and control with samples that require specific light wavelength characteristics, such as fluorescence, for detection and imaging. The microscope is adjustable, with a structure that can move along range(s) of motion and degree(s) of freedom to allow for ease of access to samples, shielding of samples, and manipulation of a display apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2014Publication date: November 6, 2014Applicant: BIO-RAD LABORATORIES, INC.Inventors: Frank Hsiung, Kelly Kroeger, Robert Archer, Veronika Kortisova, Teresa Rubio
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Publication number: 20140228239Abstract: The present invention provides methods of detecting a target molecule in a sample comprising incubating the sample with two or more detectably labeled probes, partitioning the sample into multiple partitions, and detecting the presence of the two or more probes in the same partition.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2014Publication date: August 14, 2014Applicant: Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Adam M. McCoy, Svilen Tzonev, Frank Hsiung
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Publication number: 20120295798Abstract: Adherent cells bearing characteristics that are detectable only in the adherent state can be sorted on the basis of these characteristics independently of their adherent state, by applying a transformable label to the entire population of cells, both those bearing the characteristics of interest and those not, in their adherent state and identifying the locations of the cells of interest on the adherent surface. The cells of interest, or all cells other than those of interest, are then selectively treated to transform the labels and achieve differentiation between the cells of interest and the remaining cells. All cells are then released from the adherent state and sorted in the same manner as non-adherent cells but on the basis of whether the labels are transformed or not transformed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2011Publication date: November 22, 2012Applicant: Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Robert M. Archer, Frank Hsiung, Paul Patt