Patents by Inventor John M. Gilker

John M. Gilker 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).

  • Method for reading machine-readable labels
    Patent number: 9117192
    Abstract: A structure for holding sample-containing receptacles includes a cover with holes formed therein through which the receptacles can be accessed with a substance transfer mechanism, such as a robotic pipettor. When the transfer mechanism is inserted into and then withdrawn from a receptacle, a string of viscous material may be suspended from the mechanism. A viscous string removal element adjacent each opening engages the string of viscous material and dislodges the string from the mechanism when the mechanism moves in a prescribed path with respect to the removal element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignee: GEN-PROBE INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Craig B. Clark, John M. Gilker, Norbert D. Hagen, Olaf Hörger, Tom R. Horn, Byron J. Knight, Waldemar Lukhaub, David Opalsky, Jason F. Rhubottom
  • Contamination control for liquid handling
    Patent number: 8939364
    Abstract: A structure (10) for holding sample-containing receptacles includes a cover (40) with holes formed therein through which the receptacles can be accessed with a substance transfer mechanism, such as a robotic pipettor. When the transfer mechanism is inserted into and then withdrawn from a receptacle, a string of viscous material may be suspended from the mechanism. A viscous string removal element (44) adjacent each opening (42) engages the string of viscous material and dislodges the string from the mechanism when the mechanism moves in a prescribed path with respect to the removal element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignees: Gen-Probe Incorporated, Stratec Biomedical AG
    Inventors: Craig B. Clark, John M. Gilker, Norbert D. Hagen, Tom R. Horn, Byron J. Knight, David Opalsky, Jason F. Rhubottom, Waldemar Lukhaub, Olaf Hörger
  • METHOD FOR READING MACHINE-READABLE LABELS
    Publication number: 20140209677
    Abstract: A structure for holding sample-containing receptacles includes a cover with holes formed therein through which the receptacles can be accessed with a substance transfer mechanism, such as a robotic pipettor. When the transfer mechanism is inserted into and then withdrawn from a receptacle, a string of viscous material may be suspended from the mechanism. A viscous string removal element adjacent each opening engages the string of viscous material and dislodges the string from the mechanism when the mechanism moves in a prescribed path with respect to the removal element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2014
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Applicants: STRATEC Biomedical AG, GEN-PROBE INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Craig B. CLARK, John M. GILKER, Norbert D. HAGEN, Olaf HÖRGER, Tom R. HORN, Byron J. KNIGHT, Waldemar LUKHAUB, David OPALSKY, Jason F. RHUBOTTOM
  • Contamination control for liquid handling
    Patent number: 8790593
    Abstract: A structure for holding sample-containing receptacles includes a cover with holes formed therein through which the receptacles can be accessed with a substance transfer mechanism, such as a robotic pipettor. When the transfer mechanism is inserted into and then withdrawn from a receptacle, a string of viscous material may be suspended from the mechanism. A viscous string removal element adjacent each opening engages the string of viscous material and dislodges the string from the mechanism when the mechanism moves in a prescribed path with respect to the removal element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: Gen-Probe Incorporated
    Inventors: Craig Clark, John M. Gilker, Norbert D. Hagen, Tom R. Horn
  • Method for separating viscous materials suspended from a pipette
    Patent number: 8309036
    Abstract: A structure for holding sample-containing receptacles includes a cover with holes formed therein through which the receptacles can be accessed with a substance transfer mechanism, such as a robotic pipettor. When the transfer mechanism is inserted into and then withdrawn from a receptacle, a string of viscous material may be suspended from the mechanism. A viscous string removal element adjacent each opening engages the string of viscous material and dislodges the string from the mechanism when the mechanism moves in a prescribed path with respect to the removal element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: Gen-Probe Incorporated
    Inventors: Craig Clark, John M. Gilker, Norbert D. Hagen, Tom R. Horn
  • CONTAMINATION CONTROL FOR LIQUID HANDLING
    Publication number: 20120261469
    Abstract: A structure (10) for holding sample-containing receptacles includes a cover (40) with holes formed therein through which the receptacles can be accessed with a substance transfer mechanism, such as a robotic pipettor. When the transfer mechanism is inserted into and then withdrawn from a receptacle, a string of viscous material may be suspended from the mechanism. A viscous string removal element (44) adjacent each opening (42) engages the string of viscous material and dislodges the string from the mechanism when the mechanism moves in a prescribed path with respect to the removal element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2010
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Inventors: Craig B. Clark, John M. Gilker, Norbert D. Hagen, Tom R. Horn, Byron J. Knight, David Opalsky, Jason F. Rhubottom, Waldemar Lukhaub, Olaf Hörger
  • Contamination Control for Liquid Handling
    Publication number: 20100288056
    Abstract: A structure for holding sample-containing receptacles includes a cover with holes formed therein through which the receptacles can be accessed with a substance transfer mechanism, such as a robotic pipettor. When the transfer mechanism is inserted into and then withdrawn from a receptacle, a string of viscous material may be suspended from the mechanism. A viscous string removal element adjacent each opening engages the string of viscous material and dislodges the string from the mechanism when the mechanism moves in a prescribed path with respect to the removal element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2010
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Applicant: GEN-PROBE INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Craig Clark, John M. Gilker, Norbert D. Hagen, Tom R. Horn