Patents by Inventor Kenneth Micklash

Kenneth Micklash 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).

  • Automated cellular assaying systems and related components and methods
    Publication number: 20070105214
    Abstract: High throughput and automated cellular disruption systems that substantially uniformly disrupt cells as part of cellular motility assays as wells as other assay types are provided. In addition, various system components, including holding blocks, holding block loading devices, and system software, are also provided. Moreover, related methods that utilize these systems and system components are additionally provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2005
    Publication date: May 10, 2007
    Applicants: IRM, LLC, THE SCRIPPS RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Kenneth Micklash, Jiyong Hong, James Mainquist, Sheng Ding, Robert Downs, Peter Schultz
  • Multi-well container processing systems, system components, and related methods
    Publication number: 20060051247
    Abstract: The present invention provides fluid removal heads and related multi-well container processing systems for the efficient removal of fluids from multi-well containers. Methods of removing fluid from multi-well containers are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2005
    Publication date: March 9, 2006
    Applicant: IRM, LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth Micklash, Robert Downs, Jim Chang, James Mainquist
  • Dispensing systems, software, and related methods
    Publication number: 20060002824
    Abstract: The present invention provides dispensing systems that include peristaltic pumps and other pressure sources for the efficient delivery of accurate volumes of fluidic materials into the wells of multi-well containers or onto substrate surfaces. These systems are typically configured to dispense volumes of fluid having substantially uniform densities. Related computer program products and methods of dispensing fluidic materials are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2005
    Publication date: January 5, 2006
    Applicant: IRM, LLC
    Inventors: Jim Chang, Kenneth Micklash, Robert Downs, James Mainquist, Christopher Shaw
  • Material removal and dispensing devices, systems, and methods
    Publication number: 20050058577
    Abstract: The present invention provides material removal heads and devices for noninvasively removing materials from the wells of multi-well plates. The material removal heads of the invention are structured to prevent cross-contamination among wells of multi-well plates as materials are removed from the plates. The invention also provides dispense heads and devices that include angled dispensers. Related systems, kits, and methods are additionally provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2004
    Publication date: March 17, 2005
    Applicant: IRM, LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth Micklash, Robert Downs, Jim Chang, James Mainquist