Patents by Inventor Heinz Trueeb

Heinz Trueeb 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).

  • HARDWARE ARCHITECTURE OF ANALYZERS
    Publication number: 20190154716
    Abstract: An analytical apparatus and a method for isolating and analyzing at least one analyte are described, comprising at least one module for receiving and dispensing a sample to be analyzed, at least one module for isolating said analyte to be analyzed, at least one module for analyzing said analyte, wherein said modules (i) to (iii) are arranged along an axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2019
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Applicant: Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Andreas Gisler, Robert Huesler, Urs Knecht, Rolf Knobel, Heinz Trueeb
  • HARDWARE ARCHITECTURE OF ANALYZERS
    Publication number: 20160282379
    Abstract: An analytical apparatus and a method for isolating and analyzing at least one analyte are described, comprising at least one module for receiving and dispensing a sample to be analyzed, at least one module for isolating said analyte to be analyzed, at least one module for analyzing said analyte, wherein said modules (i) to (iii) are arranged along an axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2015
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Applicant: ROCHE MOLECULAR SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Andreas Gisler, Robert Huesler, Urs Knecht, Rolf Knobel, Heinz Trueeb
  • Sample distribution in an analytical system for processing an analyte
    Patent number: 9383378
    Abstract: A method is described for distributing samples within an automated analyzer from a linear arrangement of sample vessels to a processing plate in a two-dimensional n×m arrangement wherein samples are sorted, followed by transfer with a pipetting device with a linear arrangement to a processing vessel in a two-dimensional n×m arrangement and subsequent processing of samples using a second pipetting device which has a two-dimensional n×m arrangement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Frank, Andreas Gisler, Robert Huesler, Rolf Knobel, Siegfried Mueller, Urs Schnieper, Heinz Trueeb
  • Sample distribution in a method for isolating analytes in fluid samples in an automated system
    Patent number: 9383379
    Abstract: A method is described for distributing samples within an automated analyzer from a linear arrangement of sample vessels to a processing plate in a two-dimensional n×m arrangement wherein samples are sorted, followed by transfer with a pipetting device with a linear arrangement to a processing vessel in a two-dimensional n×m arrangement and subsequent processing of samples using a second pipetting device which has a two-dimensional n×m arrangement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: ROCHE MOLECULAR SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Paul Frank, Andreas Gisler, Robert Huesler, Rolf Knobel, Siegfried Mueller, Urs Schnieper, Heinz Trueeb
  • Sample Distribution
    Publication number: 20150050185
    Abstract: A method is described for distributing samples within an automated analyzer from a linear arrangement of sample vessels to a processing plate in a two-dimensional n×m arrangement wherein samples are sorted, followed by transfer with a pipetting device with a linear arrangement to a processing vessel in a two-dimensional n×m arrangement and subsequent processing of samples using a second pipetting device which has a two-dimensional n×m arrangement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2014
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Applicant: ROCHE MOLECULAR SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Paul Frank, Andreas Gisler, Robert Huesler, Rolf Knobel, Siegfried Mueller, Urs Schnieper, Heinz Trueeb
  • Sample Distribution
    Publication number: 20150037896
    Abstract: A method is described for distributing samples within an automated analyzer from a linear arrangement of sample vessels to a processing plate in a two-dimensional n×m arrangement wherein samples are sorted, followed by transfer with a pipetting device with a linear arrangement to a processing vessel in a two-dimensional n×m arrangement and subsequent processing of samples using a second pipetting device which has a two-dimensional n×m arrangement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2014
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Applicant: ROCHE MOLECULAR SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Paul Frank, Andreas Gisler, Robert Huesler, Rolf Knobel, Siegfried Mueller, Urs Schnieper, Heinz Trueeb
  • Automated method for sample distribution and isolation of an analyte with a solid support
    Patent number: 8772036
    Abstract: A method is described for distributing samples within an automated analyzer from a linear arrangement of sample vessels to a processing plate in a two-dimensional n×m arrangement wherein samples are sorted, followed by transfer with a pipetting device with a linear arrangement to a processing vessel in a two-dimensional n×m arrangement and subsequent processing of samples using a second pipetting device which has a two-dimensional n×m arrangement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Frank, Andreas Gisler, Robert Huesler, Rolf Knobel, Siegfried Mueller, Urs Schnieper, Heinz Trueeb
  • Laboratory device, laboratory rack assembly and method for coupling an RFID chip
    Patent number: 8400306
    Abstract: Devices and methods for the identification of test tubes in a test tube rack having a RFID chip, and including an antenna structure elements for wireless coupling with the RFID chip, such that the location of the RFID chip determines the orientation of the test tube rack and the position of the test tube, and coupling of the RFID chips attached to the test tube racks is independent of the direction of insertion of the test tube rack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Heinz Trueeb, Armin Birrer, Thomas Brauner
  • Sample Distribution
    Publication number: 20120164735
    Abstract: A method is described for distributing samples within an automated analyzer from a linear arrangement of sample vessels to a processing plate in a two-dimensional n×m arrangement wherein samples are sorted, followed by transfer with a pipetting device with a linear arrangement to a processing vessel in a two-dimensional n×m arrangement and subsequent processing of samples using a second pipetting device which has a two-dimensional n×m arrangement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2011
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Applicant: ROCHE MOLECULAR SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Paul Frank, Andreas Gisler, Robert Huesler, Rolf Knobel, Siegfried Mueller, Urs Schnieper, Heinz Trueeb
  • Laboratory device for processing samples and methods using the same
    Patent number: 8197750
    Abstract: The invention relates to devices and methods for the identification of test tubes in a test tube rack using RFID technology.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Heinz Trueeb, Armin Birrer, Thomas Brauner
  • HARDWARE ARCHITECTURE OF ANALYZERS
    Publication number: 20120058900
    Abstract: An analytical apparatus and a method for isolating and analyzing at least one analyte are described, comprising at least one module for receiving and dispensing a sample to be analyzed, at least one module for isolating said analyte to be analyzed, at least one module for analyzing said analyte, wherein said modules (i) to (iii) are arranged along an axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2011
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Applicant: ROCHE MOLECULAR SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Andreas Gisler, Robert Huesler, Urs Knecht, Rolf Knobel, Heinz Trueeb
  • Laboratory Device, Laboratory Rack Assembly and Method for Coupling an RFID Chip
    Publication number: 20110095864
    Abstract: The invention relates to devices and methods for the identification of test tubes in a test tube rack using RFID technology.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2009
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Applicant: ROCHE MOLECULAR SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Heinz Trueeb, Armin Birrer, Thomas Brauner
  • Method and System to Localise and Identify Test Tubes
    Publication number: 20100025464
    Abstract: A method and a system to localise and to identify at least one of a plurality of test tubes in a test tube rack using RFID technology.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2009
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Applicant: ROCHE MOLECULAR SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Heinz Trueeb, Armin Birrer, Thomas Brauner
  • Laboratory Device for Processing Samples and Methods Using the Same
    Publication number: 20100021352
    Abstract: The invention relates to devices and methods for the identification of test tubes in a test tube rack using RFID technology.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2009
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Applicant: ROCHE MOLECULAR SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Heinz Trueeb, Armin Birrer, Thomas Brauner