Patents by Inventor Gregory J. Gemmen
Gregory J. Gemmen 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: 9989747Abstract: A dual-configuration microscope is provided that may be converted into an upright or inverted microscope. The microscope includes a base and a body having a first portion and a second portion, wherein the body is rotatably coupled to the base. The microscope further includes an objective coupled to the first portion of the body, a condenser coupled to the second portion of the body and a stage positioned between the objective and the condenser. The microscope further includes a first and second knob configured to adjust the position of the objective, wherein the first knob is disposed proximal to the first portion of the body and the second knob is disposed proximal to the second portion of the body.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2017Date of Patent: June 5, 2018Assignee: ECHO LABORATORIES, INC.Inventors: Eugene L. Cho, Ryan P. Talbot, Gregory J. Gemmen, Eric R. Garcia
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Publication number: 20170343785Abstract: A dual-configuration microscope is provided that may be converted into an upright or inverted microscope. The microscope includes a base and a body having a first portion and a second portion, wherein the body is rotatably coupled to the base. The microscope further includes an objective coupled to the first portion of the body, a condenser coupled to the second portion of the body and a stage positioned between the objective and the condenser. The microscope further includes a first and second knob configured to adjust the position of the objective, wherein the first knob is disposed proximal to the first portion of the body and the second knob is disposed proximal to the second portion of the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2017Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventors: Eugene L. CHO, Ryan P. Talbot, Gregory J. Gemmen, Eric R. Garcia
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Patent number: 9746657Abstract: A dual-configuration microscope is provided that may be converted into an upright or inverted microscope. The microscope includes a base and a body having a first portion and a second portion, wherein the body is rotatably coupled to the base. The microscope further includes an objective coupled to the first portion of the body, a condenser coupled to the second portion of the body and a stage positioned between the objective and the condenser. The microscope further includes a first and second knob configured to adjust the position of the objective, wherein the first knob is disposed proximal to the first portion of the body and the second knob is disposed proximal to the second portion of the body.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2016Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: Echo Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Eugene L. Cho, Ryan P. Talbot, Gregory J. Gemmen, Eric R. Garcia
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Publication number: 20160357000Abstract: A dual-configuration microscope is provided that may be converted into an upright or inverted microscope. The microscope includes a base and a body having a first portion and a second portion, wherein the body is rotatably coupled to the base. The microscope further includes an objective coupled to the first portion of the body, a condenser coupled to the second portion of the body and a stage positioned between the objective and the condenser. The microscope further includes a first and second knob configured to adjust the position of the objective, wherein the first knob is disposed proximal to the first portion of the body and the second knob is disposed proximal to the second portion of the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2016Publication date: December 8, 2016Inventors: Eugene L. CHO, Ryan P. Talbot, Gregory J. Gemmen, Eric R. Garcia
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Patent number: 9435990Abstract: A dual-configuration microscope is provided. The microscope may be converted into an upright configuration or an inverted configuration. The microscope includes a base. The microscope further includes a body having a first portion and a second portion, wherein the body is rotatably coupled to the base at a rotational coupling. The microscope further includes one or more objectives coupled to the first portion of the body, a condenser coupled to the second portion of the body and a stage positioned between the one or more objectives and the condenser. The stage includes a first specimen supporting surface and a second specimen supporting surface, wherein the second specimen supporting surface is positioned opposite the first specimen supporting surface.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2016Date of Patent: September 6, 2016Assignee: Echo Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Eugene L. Cho, Ryan P. Talbot, Gregory J. Gemmen, Eric R. Garcia
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Patent number: 9348129Abstract: A dual-configuration microscope is provided. In some aspects, the microscope can be converted into an upright configuration or an inverted configuration. The microscope includes a base having a lower portion and an upper portion, the lower portion configured to support the microscope. The microscope further includes a body having a first portion, a second portion, and an intermediate portion extending between the first and second portions. The body is rotatably coupled to the base at a rotational coupling that defines a rotating axis that extends in a longitudinal direction with respect to the microscope.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2015Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Assignee: Echo Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Eugene L. Cho, Ryan P. Talbot, Gregory J. Gemmen, Eric R. Garcia
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Publication number: 20160139393Abstract: A dual-configuration microscope is provided. The microscope may be converted into an upright configuration or an inverted configuration. The microscope includes a base. The microscope further includes a body having a first portion and a second portion, wherein the body is rotatably coupled to the base at a rotational coupling. The microscope further includes one or more objectives coupled to the first portion of the body, a condenser coupled to the second portion of the body and a stage positioned between the one or more objectives and the condenser. The stage includes a first specimen supporting surface and a second specimen supporting surface, wherein the second specimen supporting surface is positioned opposite the first specimen supporting surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2016Publication date: May 19, 2016Inventors: Eugene L. Cho, Ryan P. Talbot, Gregory J. Gemmen, Eric R. Garcia
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Publication number: 20150355451Abstract: A dual-configuration microscope is provided. In some aspects, the microscope can be converted into an upright configuration or an inverted configuration. The microscope includes a base having a lower portion and an upper portion, the lower portion configured to support the microscope. The microscope further includes a body having a first portion, a second portion, and an intermediate portion extending between the first and second portions. The body is rotatably coupled to the base at a rotational coupling that defines a rotating axis that extends in a longitudinal direction with respect to the microscope.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2015Publication date: December 10, 2015Inventors: Eugene L. Cho, Ryan P. Talbot, Gregory J. Gemmen, Eric R. Garcia
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Patent number: 9140885Abstract: A dual-configuration microscope is provided. The microscope may be converted into an upright configuration or an inverted configuration. The microscope includes a base having a lower portion and an upper portion, the lower portion configured to support the microscope. The microscope further includes a body having a first portion, a second portion, and an intermediate portion extending between the first and second portions. The intermediate portion of the body is rotatably coupled to the upper portion of the base at a rotational coupling. The rotational coupling defines a rotating axis that extends in a longitudinal direction with respect to the microscope. The microscope further includes an objective disposed proximal to the first portion and a light source disposed proximal to the second portion.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2014Date of Patent: September 22, 2015Assignee: Echo LaboratoriesInventors: Eugene L. Cho, Ryan P. Talbot, Gregory J. Gemmen, Eric R. Garcia
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Publication number: 20150043061Abstract: A dual-configuration microscope is provided. The microscope may be converted into an upright configuration or an inverted configuration. The microscope includes a base having a lower portion and an upper portion, the lower portion configured to support the microscope. The microscope further includes a body having a first portion, a second portion, and an intermediate portion extending between the first and second portions. The intermediate portion of the body is rotatably coupled to the upper portion of the base at a rotational coupling. The rotational coupling defines a rotating axis that extends in a longitudinal direction with respect to the microscope. The microscope further includes an objective disposed proximal to the first portion and a light source disposed proximal to the second portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2014Publication date: February 12, 2015Inventors: Eugene L. Cho, Ryan P. Talbot, Gregory J. Gemmen, Eric R. Garcia
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Publication number: 20140168402Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2012Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: Vala Sciences, Inc.Inventors: Derek N. Fuller, Behrad Azimi, Gregory J. Gemmen