Patents by Inventor Kuan Moon Boo
Kuan Moon Boo 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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Publication number: 20200191719Abstract: An instrument for processing and/or measuring a biological process contains a sample processing system, an excitation source, an excitation optical system, an optical sensor, and an emission optical system. The sample processing system is configured to retain a first sample holder and a second sample holder, wherein the number of sample cells is different for each sample holder or a characteristic dimension for the first sample cells is different from that of the second sample holder. The instrument also includes an excitation source temperature controller comprising a temperature sensor that is coupled to the excitation source. The temperature controller is configured to produce a first target temperature when the first sample holder is retained by the instrument and to produce a second target temperature when the second sample holder is retained by the instrument.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2020Publication date: June 18, 2020Applicant: LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Mingsong CHEN, Mauro AGUANNO, Kuan Moon BOO, Woon Liang Terence SOH, Jacob K. FREUDENTHAL, Jeffrey A. MARKS
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Publication number: 20200101461Abstract: In one aspect, a thermal cycler system including a sample block and a thermoelectric device is disclosed. In various embodiments, the sample block has a first surface configured to receive a plurality of reaction vessels and an opposing second surface. In various embodiments the thermoelectric device is operably coupled to the second surface of the sample block. In various embodiments a thermal control unit is provided. In various embodiments the thermal control unit includes a computer processing unit. In various embodiments the thermal control unit includes an electrical current source. In various embodiments the thermal control unit also includes an electrical interface portion configured to connect the thermoelectric device with the electrical current source by way of an electrical cable. In various embodiments the thermal control unit is oriented in a different plane than the sample block and thermoelectric cooler.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2019Publication date: April 2, 2020Applicant: LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Chee Kiong LIM, Way Xuang LEE, Wuh Ken LOH, Chee Wee CHING, Chin Yong KOO, Siew Ying KOH, Tiong Han TOH, Kuan Moon BOO, Soo Yong LAU
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Patent number: 10591416Abstract: An instrument for processing and/or measuring a biological process contains a sample processing system, an excitation source, an excitation optical system, an optical sensor, and an emission optical system. The sample processing system is configured to retain a first sample holder and a second sample holder, wherein the number of sample cells is different for each sample holder or a characteristic dimension for the first sample cells is different from that of the second sample holder. The instrument also includes an excitation source temperature controller comprising a temperature sensor that is coupled to the excitation source. The temperature controller is configured to produce a first target temperature when the first sample holder is retained by the instrument and to produce a second target temperature when the second sample holder is retained by the instrument.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2014Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Mingsong Chen, Mauro Aguanno, Kuan Moon Boo, Woon Liang Terence Soh, Jacob K. Freudenthal, Jeffrey A. Marks
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Patent number: 10471431Abstract: In one aspect, a thermal cycler system including a sample block and a thermoelectric device is disclosed. In various embodiments, the sample block has a first surface configured to receive a plurality of reaction vessels and an opposing second surface. In various embodiments the thermoelectric device is operably coupled to the second surface of the sample block. In various embodiments a thermal control unit is provided. In various embodiments the thermal control unit includes a computer processing unit. In various embodiments the thermal control unit includes an electrical current source. In various embodiments the thermal control unit also includes an electrical interface portion configured to connect the thermoelectric device with the electrical current source by way of an electrical cable. In various embodiments the thermal control unit is oriented in a different plane than the sample block and thermoelectric cooler.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2015Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Assignee: LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Chee Kiong Lim, Way Xuang Lee, Wuh Ken Loh, Chee Wee Ching, Chin Yong Koo, Siew Ying Koh, Tiong Han Toh, Kuan Moon Boo, Soo Yong Lau
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Publication number: 20190300936Abstract: A biological analysis system is provided. The system comprises an interchangeable assembly configured to accommodate any one of a plurality of sample holders, each respective sample holder configured to receive a plurality of samples. The system also includes a control system configured to cycle the plurality of samples through a series of temperatures. The system further includes an optical system configured to detect fluorescent signals emitted from the plurality of samples. The optical system, in particular, can comprise a single field lens, an excitation source, an optical sensor, and a plurality of filter components. The excitation source can be one or more light emitting diodes. The field lends can be a bi-convex lens.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2019Publication date: October 3, 2019Applicant: LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Jacob K. FREUDENTHAL, Geoffrey DAHLHOFF, Kevin MAHER, Ming Song CHEN, Gary LIM, Ronald DANEHY, David FORTESCUE, Ming SHEN, Woon Liang Soh, Francis T. CHENG, Ruoyun WU, Thiam Chye LEE, Gary A. CHAPPELL, Chee Kiong LIM, Jeff DERE, Ted E. STRAUB, Jorge FONSECA, Kuan Moon BOO, Soo Yong LAU
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Patent number: 10323274Abstract: A biological analysis system is provided. The system comprises an interchangeable assembly configured to accommodate any one of a plurality of sample holders, each respective sample holder configured to receive a plurality of samples. The system also includes a control system configured to cycle the plurality of samples through a series of temperatures. The system further includes an optical system configured to detect fluorescent signals emitted from the plurality of samples. The optical system, in particular, can comprise a single field lens, an excitation source, an optical sensor, and a plurality of filter components. The excitation source can be one or more light emitting diodes. The field lens can be a bi-convex lens.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2012Date of Patent: June 18, 2019Assignee: LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Jacob K. Freudenthal, Kevin Maher, Ming Song Chen, Theodore E. Straub, Kuan Moon Boo, Soo Yong Lau
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Publication number: 20190126281Abstract: A biological analysis system is provided. The system comprises a sample block assembly. The sample block assembly comprises a sample block configured to accommodate a sample holder, the sample holder configured to receive a plurality of samples. The system also comprises a control system configured to cycle the plurality of samples through a series of temperatures. The system further comprises an automated tray comprising a slide assembly, the tray configured to reversibly slide the sample block assembly from a closed to an open position to allow user access to the plurality of sample holders.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventors: Yong CHU, Jeffrey MARKS, Jacob FREUDENTHAL, Mingsong CHEN, Tiong Han TOH, Mauro AGUANNO, Lik Seng LAU, Lian Seng LOH, Kok Siong TEO, Zeng Wei CHU, Xin MATHERS, Michael UY, Huei Steven YEO, Kuan Moon BOO, Way Xuang LEE, Chin Yong KOO, Wei Fuh TEO, Soo Yong LAU, Hon Siu SHIN, Zeqi TAN, Thomas WESSEL, David WOO
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Patent number: 10239059Abstract: In one aspect, a thermal cycler system is disclosed. The thermal cycler can be comprised of a device housing and a cover that is operably connected to the device housing. The cover can include a handle portion, a device lid portion, a sample block platen, and a link bar. The device lid portion is attached to the proximal side of the handle portion with a first pin. The sample block platen is operably connected to the handle portion such that the sample block platen is positioned against the sample block when the handle portion is flush with the device lid portion and the cover is in a closed position. The link bar is pivotably connected to the device housing at a first terminal end portion and a second pin at an opposite second terminal end portion, wherein the handle portion is elevated away from the device lid portion before the cover is moved to an open position.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2014Date of Patent: March 26, 2019Assignee: LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Tiong Han Toh, Wuh Ken Loh, Kuan Moon Boo, Sandro Klein, Daniel Welsh
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Publication number: 20170307529Abstract: An instrument for processing and/or measuring a biological process contains an excitation source, a sample holder, an optical sensor, an excitation optical system, and an emission optical system. The sample holder is configured to receive a plurality of biological samples. The optical sensor is configured to receive an emission from the biological samples. The excitation optical system is disposed along an excitation optical path and is configured to direct the electromagnetic radiation from the excitation source to the biological samples. The emission optical system is disposed along an emission optical path and is configured to direct electromagnetic emissions from the biological samples to the optical sensor. The instrument further contains a plurality of filter assemblies configured to be interchangeably located along at least one of the optical paths.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2017Publication date: October 26, 2017Applicant: LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Kevin MAHER, Mingsong CHEN, Jacob K. FREUDENTHAL, Kuan Moon BOO, Soo Yong LAU, David FORTESCUE, Ming SHEN, Woon Liang Terence SOH
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Patent number: 9702823Abstract: An instrument for processing and/or measuring a biological process contains an excitation source, a sample holder, an optical sensor, an excitation optical system, and an emission optical system. The sample holder is configured to receive a plurality of biological samples. The optical sensor is configured to receive an emission from the biological samples. The excitation optical system is disposed along an excitation optical path and is configured to direct the electromagnetic radiation from the excitation source to the biological samples. The emission optical system is disposed along an emission optical path and is configured to direct electromagnetic emissions from the biological samples to the optical sensor. The instrument further contains a plurality of filter assemblies configured to be interchangeably located along at least one of the optical paths.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2012Date of Patent: July 11, 2017Assignee: LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Kevin Maher, Mingsong Chen, Jacob Freudenthal, Kuan Moon Boo, Soo Yong Lau, David Fortescue, Ming Shen, Woon Liang Terence Soh
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Publication number: 20170072398Abstract: A thermal block assembly for use in a biological analysis system includes a sample block, a heating and cooling element, a heat sink including a surface, the surface including a plurality of projections for engaging the heating and cooling element to hold the heating and cooling element on the heat sink. A thermal block assembly for use in a biological analysis system includes a heating and cooling element, a sample block including a lower surface configured to be thermally coupled to the heating and cooling element, one or more temperature sensors configured to extend through the one or more slots of the lower surface of the sample block, and one or more thermal pads between the one or more temperature sensors and heating and cooling element.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2016Publication date: March 16, 2017Inventors: Kuan Moon Boo, Wei Fuh Teo, Wuh Ken Loh, Zeqi Tan, Siew Yin Lee
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Publication number: 20160228876Abstract: A biological analysis system is provided. The system comprises a sample block assembly. The sample block assembly comprises a sample block configured to accommodate a sample holder, the sample holder configured to receive a plurality of samples. The system also comprises a control system configured to cycle the plurality of samples through a series of temperatures. The system further comprises an automated tray comprising a slide assembly, the tray configured to reversibly slide the sample block assembly from a closed to an open position to allow user access to the plurality of sample holders.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2016Publication date: August 11, 2016Inventors: Yong Chu, Jeffrey Marks, Jacob Freudenthal, Mingsong Chen, Tiong Han Toh, Mauro Aguanno, Lik Seng Lau, Lian Seng Loh, Kok Siong Teo, Zeng Wei Chu, Xin Mathers, Michael Uy, Huei Yeo, Kuan Moon Boo, Way Xuang Lee, Chin Yong Koo, Wei Fuh Teo, Soo Yong Lau, Hon Siu Shin, Zeqi Tan, Thomas Wessel, Woo David
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Publication number: 20160228875Abstract: In one aspect, a thermal cycler system is disclosed. The thermal cycler can be comprised of a device housing and a cover that is operably connected to the device housing. The cover can include a handle portion, a device lid portion, a sample block platen and a link bar. The device lid portion is attached to the proximal side of the handle portion with a pin. The sample block platen is operably connected to the handle portion such that the sample block platen is positioned against the sample block when the handle portion is flush with the device lid portion and the cover is in a closed position. The link bar is operably connected to the device housing and the pin such that a distal side of the handle portion is elevated away from the device lid portion when the cover is moved to an open position.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2014Publication date: August 11, 2016Inventors: Tiong Han Toh, Wuh Ken LOH, Kuan Moon BOO, Sandro David KLEIN, Daniel WELSH
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Publication number: 20160230210Abstract: An instrument for biological analysis includes a base, an excitation source, an optical sensor, an excitation optical system, and an emission optical system. The base is configured to receive a sample holder comprising a plurality of biological samples. The optical sensor is configured to receive emissions from the biological samples in response to the excitation source. The instrument may additionally include a sensor lens enclosed by a lens case and a focusing mechanism including a gear that engages the lens case, the focusing mechanism being accessible outside the enclosure for adjusting a focus. The may instrument further include a sensor aperture dispose along an emission optical path and a blocking structure disposed to cooperate with the sensor aperture such that none of the reflected radiation from an illuminated surface near the sample holder is received by the optical sensor that does not also reflect off another surface of the instrument.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2016Publication date: August 11, 2016Inventors: Mingsong CHEN, Kuan Moon BOO, Tiong Han TOH, Mauro AGUANNO, Soo Yong LAU, Huei Steven YEO, Wei Fuh TEO
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Publication number: 20160011115Abstract: An instrument for processing and/or measuring a biological process contains a sample processing system, an excitation source, an excitation optical system, an optical sensor, and an emission optical system. The sample processing system is configured to retain a first sample holder and a second sample holder, wherein the number of sample cells is different for each sample holder or a characteristic dimension for the first sample cells is different from that of the second sample holder. The instrument also includes an excitation source temperature controller comprising a temperature sensor that is coupled to the excitation source. The temperature controller is configured to produce a first target temperature when the first sample holder is retained by the instrument and to produce a second target temperature when the second sample holder is retained by the instrument.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2014Publication date: January 14, 2016Inventors: Mingsong CHEN, Mauro AGUANNO, Kuan Moon BOO, Woon Liang Terence SOH, Jacob K. FREUDENTHAL, Jeffrey A. MARKS
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Publication number: 20150231636Abstract: In one aspect, a thermal cycler system including a sample block and a thermoelectric device is disclosed. In various embodiments, the sample block has a first surface configured to receive a plurality of reaction vessels and an opposing second surface. In various embodiments the thermoelectric device is operably coupled to the second surface of the sample block. In various embodiments a thermal control unit is provided. In various embodiments the thermal control unit includes a computer processing unit. In various embodiments the thermal control unit includes an electrical current source. In various embodiments the thermal control unit also includes an electrical interface portion configured to connect the thermoelectric device with the electrical current source by way of an electrical cable. In various embodiments the thermal control unit is oriented in a different plane than the sample block and thermoelectric cooler.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2015Publication date: August 20, 2015Inventors: Chee Kiong Lim, Way Xuang LEE, Wuh Ken LOH, Chee Wee CHING, Chin Yong KOO, Siew Ying KOH, Tiong Han TOH, Kuan Moon BOO, Soo Yong LAU
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Publication number: 20140213487Abstract: A biological analysis system is provided. The system comprises an interchangeable assembly configured to accommodate any one of a plurality of sample holders, each respective sample holder configured to receive a plurality of samples. The system also includes a control system configured to cycle the plurality of samples through a series of temperatures. The system further includes an optical system configured to detect fluorescent signals emitted from the plurality of samples. The optical system, in particular, can comprise a single field lens, an excitation source, an optical sensor, and a plurality of filter components. The excitation source can be one or more light emitting diodes. The field lens can be a bi-convex lens.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2012Publication date: July 31, 2014Applicant: LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Jacob K. Freudenthal, Geoffrey Dahlhoff, Kevin Maher, Ming Song Chen, Gary Lim, Ronald Danehy, David Fortescue, Ming Shen, Woon Liang Soh, Francis T. Cheng, Ruoyun Wu, Thiam Chye Lee, Gary A. Chappell, Chee Kiong Lim, Jeff Dere, Theodore E. Straub, Jorge Fonseca, Kuan Moon Boo, Soo Yong Lau
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Patent number: D774206Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2016Date of Patent: December 13, 2016Assignee: LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Kuan Moon Boo, Way Xuang Lee, Wuh Ken Loh, Zeqi Tan, Sandro Klein
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Patent number: D822847Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2016Date of Patent: July 10, 2018Assignee: LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Kuan Moon Boo, Way Xuang Lee, Wuh Ken Loh, Zeqi Tan, Sandro Klein