Patents by Inventor Marc Haberstroh
Marc Haberstroh 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: 20230184714Abstract: The present disclosure relates, in some embodiments, to a system for measuring capillary electrophoresis current. The system includes a plurality of capillaries, where each capillary has a cathode end and an anode end. The system further includes a plurality of cathode buffers. Each of the cathode buffers is configured to be electrically isolated from the other cathode buffers. Further, each cathode buffer is associated with one capillary of the plurality of capillaries. The cathode end of each capillary is immersed in its associated cathode buffer. The system includes a plurality of current sensors, each current sensor associated with one capillary of the plurality of capillaries for measuring current. In some embodiments, the plurality of capillaries is four capillaries.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2023Publication date: June 15, 2023Applicant: LIFT TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Marc Haberstroh, Geoffrey DAHLHOFF
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Publication number: 20230031117Abstract: A system for biological analysis includes a housing, a block assembly within the housing having a sample block and a baseplate, a heated cover and a cover carrier. The sample block receives a sample holder comprising an RFID tag. A first drive mechanism generates relative movement between the sample block and the baseplate along a first axis. A second drive mechanism generates relative movement between the heated cover and the cover carrier along a second axis that is different from the first axis. Based on a first command the first drive mechanism releasably engages the sample block and operates the second drive mechanism to releasably engage the heated cover with the cover carrier. The system also includes first and second RFID antennas that receive RFID data from the sample holder RFID tag that is read by at least one RFID reader.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2022Publication date: February 2, 2023Applicants: Life Technologies Holdings PTE Limited, Life Technologies CorporationInventors: Kuan Moon Boo, Wei Fuh Teo, Zeqi Tan, Soo Yong Lau, Ming Tiong Sia, Woon Liang Soh, Ching Yee Lam, Shan Hua Dong, Marc Haberstroh, Michael C. Pallas, Hardeep Sangha
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Patent number: 11480584Abstract: A system for biological analysis includes a housing, a block assembly within the housing having a sample block and a baseplate, a heated cover and a cover carrier. The sample block receives a sample holder comprising an RFID tag. A first drive mechanism generates relative movement between the sample block and the baseplate along a first axis. A second drive mechanism generates relative movement between the heated cover and the cover carrier along a second axis that is different from the first axis. Based on a first command the first drive mechanism releasably engages the sample block and operates the second drive mechanism to releasably engage the heated cover with the cover carrier. The system also includes first and second RFID antennas that receive RFID data from the sample holder RFID tag that is read by at least one RFID reader.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2020Date of Patent: October 25, 2022Assignees: LIFE TECHNOLOGIES HOLDINGS PTE LIMITED, LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Kuan Moon Boo, Wei Fuh Teo, Zeqi Tan, Soo Yong Lau, Ming Tiong Sia, Woon Liang Soh, Ching Yee Lam, Shan Hua Dong, Marc Haberstroh, Michael C. Pallas, Hardeep Sangha
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Publication number: 20220091143Abstract: A system for performing a molecular analysis workflow includes a reaction holder or a reaction substrate, such as a multi-well reaction plate, with a reaction holder/substrate RFID tag, and/or a reagent container with a reagent container RFID tag, and an instrument and/or device that includes an RFID reader/writer operable to read and/or write information to and from the reaction holder/substrate RFID tag and/or the reagent container RFID tag. The reaction holder/substrate RFID tag and the reagent container RFID tag can be utilized separately or together to send and receive and store information, for example, for a workflow of a molecular analysis, such as a polymerase chain reaction (PCR).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2021Publication date: March 24, 2022Inventors: Shakila POTHINI, Hardeep SANGHA, Marc HABERSTROH, Puneet SURI, Damien LUK
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Patent number: 11112416Abstract: A system for performing a molecular analysis workflow includes a reaction holder or a reaction substrate, such as a multi-well reaction plate, with a reaction holder/substrate RFID tag, and/or a reagent container with a reagent container RFID tag, and an instrument and/or device that includes an RFID reader/writer operable to read and/or write information to and from the reaction holder/substrate RFID tag and/or the reagent container RFID tag. The reaction holder/substrate RFID tag and the reagent container RFID tag can be utilized separately or together to send and receive and store information, for example, for a workflow of a molecular analysis, such as a polymerase chain reaction (PCR).Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2019Date of Patent: September 7, 2021Assignee: LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Shakila Pothini, Hardeep Sangha, Marc Haberstroh, Puneet Suri, Damien Luk
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Publication number: 20200241023Abstract: A system for biological analysis includes a housing, a block assembly within the housing having a sample block and a baseplate, a heated cover and a cover carrier. The sample block receives a sample holder comprising an RFID tag. A first drive mechanism generates relative movement between the sample block and the baseplate along a first axis. A second drive mechanism generates relative movement between the heated cover and the cover carrier along a second axis that is different from the first axis. Based on a first command the first drive mechanism releasably engages the sample block and operates the second drive mechanism to releasably engage the heated cover with the cover carrier. The system also includes first and second RFID antennas that receive RFID data from the sample holder RFID tag that is read by at least one RFID reader.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2020Publication date: July 30, 2020Inventors: Kuan Moon BOO, Wei Fuh TEO, Zeqi TAN, Soo Yong LAU, Ming Tiong SIA, Woon Liang SOH, Ching Yee LAM, Shan Hua DONG, Marc HABERSTROH, Michael C. PALLAS, Hardeep Sangha
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Publication number: 20190234975Abstract: A system for performing a molecular analysis workflow includes a reaction holder or a reaction substrate, such as a multi-well reaction plate, with a reaction holder/substrate RFID tag, and/or a reagent container with a reagent container RFID tag, and an instrument and/or device that includes an RFID reader/writer operable to read and/or write information to and from the reaction holder/substrate RFID tag and/or the reagent container RFID tag. The reaction holder/substrate RFID tag and the reagent container RFID tag can be utilized separately or together to send and receive and store information, for example, for a workflow of a molecular analysis, such as a polymerase chain reaction (PCR).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2019Publication date: August 1, 2019Inventors: Shakila POTHINI, Hardeep SANGHA, Marc HABERSTROH, Puneet SURI, Damien LUK
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Publication number: 20190187093Abstract: The present disclosure relates, in some embodiments, to a system for measuring capillary electrophoresis current. The system includes a plurality of capillaries (206), where each capillary has a cathode end and an anode end. The system further includes a plurality of cathode buffers (202). Each of the cathode buffers is configured to be electrically isolated from the other cathode buffers. Further, each cathode buffer (202) is associated with one capillary (206) of the plurality of capillaries. The cathode end of each capillary (206) is immersed in its associated cathode buffer (202). The system includes a plurality of current sensors (204), each current sensor associated with one capillary of the plurality of capillaries for measuring current. In some embodiments, the plurality of capillaries is four capillaries.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2017Publication date: June 20, 2019Inventors: Marc HABERSTROH, Geoffrey DAHLHOFF
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Publication number: 20150191784Abstract: Various embodiments of a sequencing system capable of rapidly imaging samples at multiple wavelengths are provided herein. In one embodiment, the system includes a fast-indexing filter wheel having a plurality of excitation and emission filters capable of being rapidly rotated into and out of communication with an excitation source (e.g., an arc lamp, a laser. For example, the filter wheel can be configured to index in an amount of time falling within a range of about 40 ms to about 60 ms, preferably 50 ms. The system can also be configured to account for vibrations resulting from the quick starts and stops of the fast-indexing filter wheel as well as vibrations resulting from other sources. Various methods of rapidly imaging a sample at multiple wavelengths are also provided herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2015Publication date: July 9, 2015Inventors: David COX, Marc HABERSTROH, Patrick KINNEY, Albert CARRILLO, Jon HOSHIZAKI, Maryam SHARIATI, Howard KING, Joe Y. LEE, Matthew CHAN
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Patent number: 8934098Abstract: Various embodiments of a sequencing system capable of rapidly imaging samples at multiple wavelengths are provided herein. In one embodiment, the system includes a fast-indexing filter wheel having a plurality of excitation and emission filters capable of being rapidly rotated into and out of communication with an excitation source (e.g., an arc lamp, a laser. For example, the filter wheel can be configured to index in an amount of time falling within a range of about 40 ms to about 60 ms, preferably 50 ms. The system can also be configured to account for vibrations resulting from the quick starts and stops of the fast-indexing filter wheel as well as vibrations resulting from other sources. Various methods of rapidly imaging a sample at multiple wavelengths are also provided herein.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2010Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Assignee: Life Technologies CorporationInventors: David Cox, Marc Haberstroh, Patrick Kinney, Albert Carrillo, Jon Hoshizaki, Maryam Shariati, Howard King, Joe Lee, Matthew Chan
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Publication number: 20110128545Abstract: Various embodiments of a sequencing system capable of rapidly imaging samples at multiple wavelengths are provided herein. In one embodiment, the system includes a fast-indexing filter wheel having a plurality of excitation and emission filters capable of being rapidly rotated into and out of communication with an excitation source (e.g., an arc lamp, a laser. For example, the filter wheel can be configured to index in an amount of time falling within a range of about 40 ms to about 60 ms, preferably 50 ms. The system can also be configured to account for vibrations resulting from the quick starts and stops of the fast-indexing filter wheel as well as vibrations resulting from other sources. Various methods of rapidly imaging a sample at multiple wavelengths are also provided herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2010Publication date: June 2, 2011Applicant: LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: David Cox, Marc Haberstroh, Patrick Kinney, Albert Carrillo, Jon Hoshizaki, Maryam Shariati, Howard King, Joe Lee, Matthew Chan
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Publication number: 20080308160Abstract: A device is provided that comprises one or more fluid retainment regions each having at least one wall, and one or more loops in heat-transfer communication with the at least one wall. Each of the loops can comprise an electrical conductor that surrounds the same or a different fluid retainment region. A device is provided that comprises one or more fluid retainment regions each having particulates disposed therein. A system is provided that includes a platen adapted to hold a device including fluid retainment regions and one or more electrical conductors in heat-transfer communication with the fluid retainment regions. Methods of heating a sample are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2008Publication date: December 18, 2008Applicant: Applera CorporationInventors: Steven J. Boege, Mark F. Oldham, Marc Haberstroh, Stephen J. Gunstream, Adrian Fawcett, Douglas W. Grunewald
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Patent number: 7446288Abstract: A device is provided that comprises one or more fluid retainment regions each having at least one wall, and one or more loops in heat-transfer communication with the at least one wall. Each of the loops can comprise an electrical conductor that surrounds the same or a different fluid retainment region. A device is provided that comprises one or more fluid retainment regions each having particulates disposed therein. A system is provided that includes a platen adapted to hold a device including fluid retainment regions and one or more electrical conductors in heat-transfer communication with the fluid retainment regions. Methods of heating a sample are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2006Date of Patent: November 4, 2008Assignee: Applied Biosystems Inc.Inventors: Steven J. Boege, Mark F. Oldham, Marc Haberstroh, Stephen J. Gunstream, Adrian Fawcett, Douglas W. Grunewald
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Publication number: 20080050781Abstract: A device for performing polymerase chain reactions using cooling members not used in conventional thermal cyclers. A device for performing polymerase chain reactions may include a sample holder configured to receive a nucleic acid sample, a heating system configured to raise the temperature of the sample, a cooling system configured to lower the temperature of the sample, and a controller configured to operably control the heating system and the cooling system to cycle the device through a desired time-temperature profile. The cooling system may comprise at least one cooling member selected from a synthetic jet ejector array, a vibration-induced droplet atomization system, a vibrating diaphragm system, a piezo fan, a Cold Gun, a microchannel cooling loop, and a Cool Chip.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2007Publication date: February 28, 2008Applicant: Applera CorporationInventors: Mark Oldham, Eric Henderson, Vinod Mirchandani, Eric Nordman, Marc Haberstroh, Johannes Sluis
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Publication number: 20080038163Abstract: A device for performing biological analysis may include at least one reaction chamber configured to receive at least one sample for biological analysis and a thermal system configured to modulate a temperature of the at least one reaction chamber to cycle a temperature of the at least one biological sample. The thermal system may include a cooling system configured to cool the at least one reaction chamber. The cooling system may include a cooling fluid source positioned distally from the at least one reaction chamber, the cooling fluid source being in flow communication with at least one conduit configured to flow cooling fluid from the cooling fluid source to at least one location in thermal communication with the at least one reaction chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2007Publication date: February 14, 2008Applicant: Applera CorporationInventors: Steven Boege, John Sheridan, Ali Aslam, Dennis Lehto, Julio Focaracci, Alexander Dromaretsky, Thomas Au, Mark Oldham, Eric Henderson, Vinod Mirchandani, Eric Nordman, Marc Haberstroh, Johannes Sluis
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Publication number: 20070012683Abstract: A device is provided that comprises one or more fluid retainment regions each having at least one wall, and one or more loops in heat-transfer communication with the at least one wall. Each of the loops can comprise an electrical conductor that surrounds the same or a different fluid retainment region. A device is provided that comprises one or more fluid retainment regions each having particulates disposed therein. A system is provided that includes a platen adapted to hold a device including fluid retainment regions and one or more electrical conductors in heat-transfer communication with the fluid retainment regions. Methods of heating a sample are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2006Publication date: January 18, 2007Applicant: Applera CorporationInventors: Steven Boege, Mark Oldham, Marc Haberstroh, Stephen Gunstream, Adrian Fawcett, Douglas Grunewald