Patents by Inventor Gregory Farrell
Gregory Farrell 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: 11834803Abstract: A docking assist assembly for assisted boat docking. The docking assist assembly may include: a mounting portion configured to be supported by an upper surface of a dock; an arm portion extending transverse to the mounting portion; and a bow retaining portion including a first side defining a first surface facing at least partially toward the second side and a second side defining a second surface at least partially facing toward the first side, said first side and said second side configured to receive a bow of a boat at least partially between the first side and the second side; wherein at least one of the arm portion and the bow retaining portion is movable relative to the mounting portion so as to at least partially absorb a docking impact force of a boat.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2022Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Inventor: Richard Gregory Farrell
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Publication number: 20230243730Abstract: Particles such as blood cells can be categorized and counted by a digital image processor. A digital microscope camera can be directed into a flowcell defining a symmetrically narrowing flowpath in which the sample stream flows in a ribbon flattened by flow and viscosity parameters between layers of sheath fluid. A contrast pattern for autofocusing is provided on the flowcell, for example at an edge of a rear illumination opening. The image processor assesses focus accuracy from pixel data contrast. A positioning motor moves the microscope and/or flowcell along the optical axis for autofocusing on the contrast pattern target. The processor then displaces microscope and flowcell by a known distance between the contrast pattern and the sample stream, thus focusing on the sample stream. Blood cell images are collected from that position until autofocus is reinitiated, periodically, by input signal, or when detecting temperature changes or focus inaccuracy in the image data.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2023Publication date: August 3, 2023Inventors: Bart J. Wanders, Brett Jordan, Gregory A. Farrell, Thomas H. Adams, Warren Groner
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Publication number: 20230220642Abstract: A docking assist assembly for assisted boat docking. The docking assist assembly may include: a mounting portion configured to be supported by an upper surface of a dock; an arm portion extending transverse to the mounting portion; and a bow retaining portion including a first side defining a first surface facing at least partially toward the second side and a second side defining a second surface at least partially facing toward the first side, said first side and said second side configured to receive a bow of a boat at least partially between the first side and the second side; wherein at least one of the arm portion and the bow retaining portion is movable relative to the mounting portion so as to at least partially absorb a docking impact force of a boat.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2022Publication date: July 13, 2023Inventor: Richard Gregory Farrell
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Publication number: 20230075298Abstract: Particles such as blood cells can be categorized and counted by a digital image processor. A digital microscope camera can be directed into a flowcell defining a symmetrically narrowing flowpath in which the sample stream flows in a ribbon flattened by flow and viscosity parameters between layers of sheath fluid. A contrast pattern for autofocusing is provided on the flowcell, for example at an edge of a rear illumination opening. The image processor assesses focus accuracy from pixel data contrast. A positioning motor moves the microscope and/or flowcell along the optical axis for autofocusing on the contrast pattern target. The processor then displaces microscope and flowcell by a known distance between the contrast pattern and the sample stream, thus focusing on the sample stream. Blood cell images are collected from that position until autofocus is reinitiated, periodically, by input signal, or when detecting temperature changes or focus inaccuracy in the image data.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2022Publication date: March 9, 2023Inventors: Bart J. Wanders, Brett Jordan, Gregory A. Farrell, Thomas H. Adams, Warren Groner
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Patent number: 11543340Abstract: Particles such as blood cells can be categorized and counted by a digital image processor. A digital microscope camera can be directed into a flowcell defining a symmetrically narrowing flowpath in which the sample stream flows in a ribbon flattened by flow and viscosity parameters between layers of sheath fluid. A contrast pattern for autofocusing is provided on the flowcell, for example at an edge of a rear illumination opening. The image processor assesses focus accuracy from pixel data contrast. A positioning motor moves the microscope and/or flowcell along the optical axis for autofocusing on the contrast pattern target. The processor then displaces microscope and flowcell by a known distance between the contrast pattern and the sample stream, thus focusing on the sample stream. Blood cell images are collected from that position until autofocus is reinitiated, periodically, by input signal, or when detecting temperature changes or focus inaccuracy in the image data.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2019Date of Patent: January 3, 2023Assignee: Iris International, Inc.Inventors: Bart J. Wanders, Brett Jordan, Gregory A. Farrell, Thomas H. Adams, Warren Groner
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Patent number: 10705008Abstract: Particles such as blood cells can be categorized and counted by a digital image processor. A digital microscope camera can be directed into a flowcell defining a symmetrically narrowing flowpath in which the sample stream flows in a ribbon flattened by flow and viscosity parameters between layers of sheath fluid. A contrast pattern for autofocusing is provided on the flowcell, for example at an edge of a rear illumination opening. The image processor assesses focus accuracy from pixel data contrast. A positioning motor moves the microscope and/or flowcell along the optical axis for autofocusing on the contrast pattern target. The processor then displaces microscope and flowcell by a known distance between the contrast pattern and the sample stream, thus focusing on the sample stream. Blood cell images are collected from that position until autofocus is reinitiated, periodically, by input signal, or when detecting temperature changes or focus inaccuracy in the image data.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2014Date of Patent: July 7, 2020Assignee: Iris International, Inc.Inventors: Bart J. Wanders, Brett Jordan, Gregory A. Farrell, Thomas H. Adams, Warren Groner
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Publication number: 20200080926Abstract: Particles such as blood cells can be categorized and counted by a digital image processor. A digital microscope camera can be directed into a flowcell defining a symmetrically narrowing flowpath in which the sample stream flows in a ribbon flattened by flow and viscosity parameters between layers of sheath fluid. A contrast pattern for autofocusing is provided on the flowcell, for example at an edge of a rear illumination opening. The image processor assesses focus accuracy from pixel data contrast. A positioning motor moves the microscope and/or flowcell along the optical axis for autofocusing on the contrast pattern target. The processor then displaces microscope and flowcell by a known distance between the contrast pattern and the sample stream, thus focusing on the sample stream. Blood cell images are collected from that position until autofocus is reinitiated, periodically, by input signal, or when detecting temperature changes or focus inaccuracy in the image data.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2019Publication date: March 12, 2020Inventors: Bart J. Wanders, Brett Jordan, Gregory A. Farrell, Thomas H. Adams, Warren Groner
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Patent number: 10495561Abstract: Particles such as blood cells can be categorized and counted by a digital image processor. A digital microscope camera can be directed into a flowcell defining a symmetrically narrowing flowpath in which the sample stream flows in a ribbon flattened by flow and viscosity parameters between layers of sheath fluid. A contrast pattern for autofocusing is provided on the flowcell, for example at an edge of a rear illumination opening. The image processor assesses focus accuracy from pixel data contrast. A positioning motor moves the microscope and/or flowcell along the optical axis for autofocusing on the contrast pattern target. The processor then displaces microscope and flowcell by a known distance between the contrast pattern and the sample stream, thus focusing on the sample stream. Blood cell images are collected from that position until autofocus is reinitiated, periodically, by input signal, or when detecting temperature changes or focus inaccuracy in the image data.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2014Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: Iris International, Inc.Inventors: Bart J. Wanders, Brett Jordan, Gregory A. Farrell, Thomas H. Adams, Warren Groner
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Patent number: 10451612Abstract: Aspects and embodiments of the instant disclosure provide a particle and/or intracellular organelle alignment agent for a particle analyzer used to analyze particles contained in a sample. An exemplary particle and/or intracellular organelle alignment agent includes an aqueous solution, a viscosity modifier, and/or a buffer.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2016Date of Patent: October 22, 2019Assignee: Iris International, Inc.Inventors: Gregory A. Farrell, Bart J. Wanders, Thomas H. Adams, Warren Groner, Xiaodong Zhao
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Patent number: 10345217Abstract: The present disclosure relates to apparatus, systems, compositions, and methods for analyzing a sample containing particles. In some aspects the system comprises an analyzer which may be a visual analyzer. In one aspect, this disclosure relates to a particle imaging system comprising a flowcell through which a sample containing particles is caused to flow, and a high optical resolution imaging device which captures images for image analysis of samples. Other compositions, methods and features of this disclosure are disclosed herein.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2018Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Assignee: Iris International, Inc.Inventors: Bart J. Wanders, Thomas H. Adams, Gregory A. Farrell, Warren Groner, Xiaodong Zhao
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Patent number: 10060846Abstract: Aspects and embodiments of the instant disclosure provide a particle and/or intracellular organelle alignment agent for a particle analyzer used to analyze particles contained in a sample. An exemplary particle and/or intracellular organelle alignment agent includes an aqueous solution, a viscosity modifier, and/or a buffer. Embodiments also encompass systems, compositions, and methods for analyzing a sample containing particles. Parrticles such as blood cells can be categorized and counted by a digital image processor. A digital microscope camera can be directed, for example using certain focusing techniques, into a flowcell defining a symmetrically narrowing flowpath in which the sample stream flows in a ribbon flattened by flow and viscosity parameters between layers of sheath fluid. Blood cell images can be collected and analyzed using dynamic range extension processes and systems.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2017Date of Patent: August 28, 2018Assignee: Iris International, Inc.Inventors: Bart J. Wanders, Gregory A. Farrell, Thomas H. Adams, Warren Groner, Xiaodong Zhao, Brett Jordan, Jack Cremins, Carol Quon
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Publication number: 20180149576Abstract: The present disclosure relates to apparatus, systems, compositions, and methods for analyzing a sample containing particles. In some aspects the system comprises an analyzer which may be a visual analyzer. In one aspect, this disclosure relates to a particle imaging system comprising a flowcell through which a sample containing particles is caused to flow, and a high optical resolution imaging device which captures images for image analysis of samples. Other compositions, methods and features of this disclosure are disclosed herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2018Publication date: May 31, 2018Applicant: Iris International, Inc.Inventors: Bart J. Wanders, Thomas H. Adams, Gregory A. Farrell, Warren Groner, Xiaodong Zhao
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Patent number: 9909973Abstract: The present disclosure relates to apparatus, systems, compositions, and methods for analyzing a sample containing particles. In some aspects the system comprises an analyzer which may be a visual analyzer. In one aspect, this disclosure relates to a particle imaging system comprising a flowcell through which a sample containing particles is caused to flow, and a high optical resolution imaging device which captures images for image analysis of samples. Other compositions, methods and features of this disclosure are disclosed herein.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2016Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Assignee: Iris International, Inc.Inventors: Bart J. Wanders, Thomas H. Adams, Gregory A. Farrell, Warren Groner, Xiaodong Zhao
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Publication number: 20170370820Abstract: Aspects and embodiments of the instant disclosure provide a particle and/or intracellular organelle alignment agent for a particle analyzer used to analyze particles contained in a sample. An exemplary particle and/or intracellular organelle alignment agent includes an aqueous solution, a viscosity modifier, and/or a buffer. Embodiments also encompass systems, compositions, and methods for analyzing a sample containing particles. Parrticles such as blood cells can be categorized and counted by a digital image processor. A digital microscope camera can be directed, for example using certain focusing techniques, into a flowcell defining a symmetrically narrowing flowpath in which the sample stream flows in a ribbon flattened by flow and viscosity parameters between layers of sheath fluid. Blood cell images can be collected and analyzed using dynamic range extension processes and systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2017Publication date: December 28, 2017Applicant: Iris International, Inc.Inventors: Bart J. Wanders, Gregory A. Farrell, Thomas H. Adams, Warren Groner, Xiaodong Zhao, Brett Jordan, Jack Cremins, Carol Quon
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Patent number: 9702806Abstract: Aspects and embodiments of the instant disclosure provide a particle and/or intracellular organelle alignment agent for a particle analyzer used to analyze particles contained in a sample. An exemplary particle and/or intracellular organelle alignment agent includes an aqueous solution, a viscosity modifier, and/or a buffer. Embodiments also encompass systems, compositions, and methods for analyzing a sample containing particles. Particles such as blood cells can be categorized and counted by a digital image processor. A digital microscope camera can be directed, for example using certain focusing techniques, into a flowcell defining a symmetrically narrowing flowpath in which the sample stream flows in a ribbon flattened by flow and viscosity parameters between layers of sheath fluid. Blood cell images can be collected and analyzed using dynamic range extension processes and systems.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2014Date of Patent: July 11, 2017Assignee: Iris International, Inc.Inventors: Bart J. Wanders, Gregory A. Farrell, Thomas H. Adams, Warren Groner, Xiaodong Zhao, Brett Jordan, Jack Cremins, Carol Quon
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Publication number: 20170003273Abstract: Aspects and embodiments of the instant disclosure provide a particle and/or intracellular organelle alignment agent for a particle analyzer used to analyze particles contained in a sample. An exemplary particle and/or intracellular organelle alignment agent includes an aqueous solution, a viscosity modifier, and/or a buffer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2016Publication date: January 5, 2017Inventors: Gregory A. Farrell, Bart J. Wanders, Thomas H. Adams, Warren Groner, Xiaodong Zhao
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Patent number: 9470618Abstract: Aspects and embodiments of the instant disclosure provide a particle and/or intracellular organelle alignment agent for a particle analyzer used to analyze particles contained in a sample. An exemplary particle and/or intracellular organelle alignment agent includes an aqueous solution, a viscosity modifier, and/or a buffer.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2016Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Assignee: IRIS International, Inc.Inventors: Gregory A. Farrell, Bart J. Wanders, Thomas H. Adams, Warren Groner, Xiaodong Zhao
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Publication number: 20160187246Abstract: Aspects and embodiments of the instant disclosure provide a particle and/or intracellular organelle alignment agent for a particle analyzer used to analyze particles contained in a sample. An exemplary particle and/or intracellular organelle alignment agent includes an aqueous solution, a viscosity modifier, and/or a buffer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2016Publication date: June 30, 2016Inventors: Gregory A. Farrell, Bart J. Wanders, Thomas H. Adams, Warren Groner, Xiaodong Zhao
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Publication number: 20160169785Abstract: The present disclosure relates to apparatus, systems, compositions, and methods for analyzing a sample containing particles. In some aspects the system comprises an analyzer which may be a visual analyzer. In one aspect, this disclosure relates to a particle imaging system comprising a flowcell through which a sample containing particles is caused to flow, and a high optical resolution imaging device which captures images for image analysis of samples. Other compositions, methods and features of this disclosure are disclosed herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2016Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventors: Bart J. Wanders, Thomas H. Adams, Gregory A. Farrell, Warren Groner, Xiaodong Zhao
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Patent number: 9322752Abstract: The present disclosure relates to apparatus, systems, compositions, and methods for analyzing a sample containing particles. In some aspects the system comprises an analyzer which may be a visual analyzer. In one aspect, this disclosure relates to a particle imaging system comprising a flowcell through which a sample containing particles is caused to flow, and a high optical resolution imaging device which captures images for image analysis of samples. Other compositions, methods and features of this disclosure are disclosed herein.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2014Date of Patent: April 26, 2016Assignee: IRIS International, Inc.Inventors: Bart J. Wanders, Thomas H. Adams, Gregory A. Farrell, Warren Groner, Xiaodong Zhao