Patents by Inventor Mark R. Kennedy
Mark R. Kennedy 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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Patent number: 8685347Abstract: A cap having a core structure dimensioned to receive a pipette therethrough. The cap includes two axially aligned frangible seals that are affixed to the core structure in a spaced-apart relationship. The frangible seals include a foil layer and are constructed so that air passageways are formed between the frangible seals and a pipette tip when the pipette tip penetrates the frangible seals. The cap optionally includes a filter interposed between the first and second frangible seals.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2011Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Assignee: Gen-Probe IncorporatedInventors: Daniel L. Kacian, Mark R. Kennedy, Nick M. Carter
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Publication number: 20140053662Abstract: A cap having a core structure dimensioned to receive a pipette therethrough. The cap includes two axially aligned frangible seals that are affixed to the core structure in a spaced-apart relationship. The frangible seals include a foil layer and are constructed so that air passageways are formed between the frangible seals and a pipette tip when the pipette tip penetrates the frangible seals. The cap optionally includes a filter interposed between the first and second frangible seals.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2011Publication date: February 27, 2014Applicant: GEN-PROBE INCORPORATEDInventors: Daniel L. Kacian, Mark R. Kennedy, Nick M. Carter
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Patent number: 8535621Abstract: A cap having a plurality of rib structures situated on an inner wall of the cap to facilitate the formation of air passageways as the cap is penetrated by a pipette tip. The air passageways aid in venting air from a fluid-holding vessel closed with the cap.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2008Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignee: Gen-Probe IncorporatedInventors: Mordi I. Iheme, Daniel L. Kacian, Mark R. Kennedy
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Publication number: 20130160574Abstract: A cap having a core structure dimensioned to receive a pipette therethrough. The cap includes two axially aligned frangible seals that are affixed to the core structure in a spaced-apart relationship. The frangible seals include a foil layer and are constructed so that air passageways are formed between the frangible seals and a pipette tip when the pipette tip penetrates the frangible seals. The cap optionally includes a filter interposed between the first and second frangible seals.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2011Publication date: June 27, 2013Applicant: GEN-PROBE INCORPORATEDInventors: Daniel L. Kacian, Mark R. Kennedy, Nick M. Carter
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Patent number: 8224584Abstract: System for quantifying analyte polynucleotides employs computer-implemented analysis of real-time amplification data using a calibration curve defined by parametric equations.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2010Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: Gen-Probe IncorporatedInventors: James M. Carrick, Mark R. Kennedy, Jeffrey D. Chismar
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Patent number: 8218141Abstract: An apparatus and a method for optically analyzing a sample are provided. The apparatus includes a first optical device that transmits a narrow waveband of light and has a first filter and a first monochromator that provide different paths for the narrow waveband of the light. The apparatus may also include a light source that generates the light as broadband excitation light, in which case the first optical device transmits a narrow waveband of the broadband excitation light through the first filter or the first monochromator. Further, the apparatus may include a second optical device that directs the narrow waveband of the broadband excitation light onto the sample and receives emission light from the sample, a third optical device that transmits a narrow waveband of the emission light, and a detector that converts the narrow waveband of the emission light into an electrical signal.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2010Date of Patent: July 10, 2012Assignee: BTI Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Oleg Zimenkov, Xavier Amouretti, Robert M. Gifford, Mark R. Kennedy, Michael Kontorovich, Ben Norris, Richard N. Sears, Dan Venditti, Christopher Many
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Patent number: 8057762Abstract: A cap having a core structure dimensioned to receive a pipette therethrough. The cap includes two axially aligned frangible seals that are affixed to the core structure in a spaced-apart relationship. The frangible seals are constructed so that air passageways are formed between the frangible seals and a pipette tip when the pipette tip penetrates the frangible seals. The cap optionally includes a filter interposed between the first and second frangible seals.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2010Date of Patent: November 15, 2011Assignee: Gen-Probe IncorporatedInventors: Daniel L. Kacian, Mark R. Kennedy, Nick M. Carter
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Patent number: 8052944Abstract: A cap having a core structure dimensioned to receive a pipette therethrough. The cap includes two axially aligned frangible seals that are affixed to the core structure in a spaced-apart relationship. The frangible seals include a foil layer and are constructed so that air passageways are formed between the frangible seals and a pipette tip when the pipette tip penetrates the frangible seals. The cap optionally includes a filter interposed between the first and second frangible seals.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2010Date of Patent: November 8, 2011Assignee: Gen-Probe IncorporatedInventors: Daniel L. Kacian, Mark R. Kennedy, Nick M. Carter
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Patent number: 7927549Abstract: A method for accessing the contents of a closed collection device having a cap and a fluid-holding vessel in fixed association. The method includes penetrating one or more materials of the cap with an air displacement pipette, thereby forming one or more passageways for venting air displaced from within the collection device, where the pipette includes structure for forming the one or more passageways. A fluid present in the vessel is drawn into the pipette before the pipette is removed from the collection device.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2007Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Assignee: Gen-Probe IncorporatedInventors: Mordi I. Iheme, Daniel L. Kacian, Mark R. Kennedy, Gus G. Tseo, Bruce W. Anderson, Kathleen A. Dickey, Nick M. Carter
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Patent number: 7831417Abstract: Method of preparing a calibration curve and determining the amount of an analyte polynucleotide present in a test sample, particularly using real-time amplification data. The method involves determining indicia of amplification for both the internal calibrator and analyte polynucleotide standards, each as a function of the amount of analyte polynucleotide standard input into the amplification reaction.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2006Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignee: Gen-Probe IncorporatedInventors: James M. Carrick, Mark R. Kennedy, Jeffrey D. Chismar
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Publication number: 20100277725Abstract: An apparatus and a method for optically analyzing a sample are provided. The apparatus includes a first optical device that transmits a narrow waveband of light and has a first filter and a first monochromator that provide different paths for the narrow waveband of the light. The apparatus may also include a light source that generates the light as broadband excitation light, in which case the first optical device transmits a narrow waveband of the broadband excitation light through the first filter or the first monochromator. Further, the apparatus may include a second optical device that directs the narrow waveband of the broadband excitation light onto the sample and receives emission light from the sample, a third optical device that transmits a narrow waveband of the emission light, and a detector that converts the narrow waveband of the emission light into an electrical signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2010Publication date: November 4, 2010Inventors: Oleg Zimenkov, Xavier Amouretti, Robert M. Gifford, Mark R. Kennedy, Michael Kontorovich, Ben Norris, Richard N. Sears, Dan Venditti, Christopher Many
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Patent number: 7824922Abstract: A cap which can form an essentially leak-proof seal with an open-ended vessel capable of receiving and holding fluid specimens or other materials for analysis. To minimize potentially contaminating contact between a fluid sample present in the vessel and humans or the environment, the present invention features a cap having a frangible seal which is penetrable by a plastic pipette tip or other fluid transfer device. The cap further includes a filter for limiting dissemination of an aerosol or bubbles once the frangible seal has been pierced. The filter is positioned between the frangible seal and a retaining structure. The retaining structure is positioned on the cap above the filter and may be used to contain the filter within the cap. The material of the retaining structure may be penetrable by a fluid transfer device.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2009Date of Patent: November 2, 2010Assignee: Gen-Probe IncorporatedInventors: Daniel L. Kacian, Mark R. Kennedy, Nick M. Carter
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Patent number: 7782454Abstract: An apparatus and a method for optically analyzing a sample are provided. The apparatus includes a first optical device that transmits a narrow waveband of light and has a first filter and a first monochromator that provide different paths for the narrow waveband of the light. The apparatus may also include a light source that generates the light as broadband excitation light, in which case the first optical device transmits a narrow waveband of the broadband excitation light through the first filter or the first monochromator. Further, the apparatus may include a second optical device that directs the narrow waveband of the broadband excitation light onto the sample and receives emission light from the sample, a third optical device that transmits a narrow waveband of the emission light, and a detector that converts the narrow waveband of the emission light into an electrical signal.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2007Date of Patent: August 24, 2010Assignee: BTI Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Oleg Zimenkov, Xavier Amouretti, Robert M. Gifford, Mark R. Kennedy, Michael Kontorovich, Ben Norris, Richard N. Sears, Dan Venditti, Christopher Many
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Patent number: 7691332Abstract: A cap which can form an essentially leak-proof seal with an open-ended vessel capable of receiving and holding fluid specimens or other materials for analysis. To minimize potentially contaminating contact between a fluid sample present in the vessel and humans or the environment, the present invention features a cap having a frangible seal which is penetrable by a plastic pipette tip or other fluid transfer device. The cap further includes a filter for limiting dissemination of an aerosol or bubbles once the frangible seal has been pierced. The filter is positioned between the frangible seal and a retaining structure. The retaining structure is positioned on the cap above the filter and may be used to contain the filter within the cap. The material of the retaining structure may be penetrable by a fluid transfer device.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2007Date of Patent: April 6, 2010Assignee: Gen-Probe IncorporatedInventors: Daniel L. Kacian, Mark R. Kennedy, Nick M. Carter
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Publication number: 20090081694Abstract: Microtiter plates modified to permit their use for molecular binding studies.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2008Publication date: March 26, 2009Inventors: John Lawrence Ervin, Hus Tigli, Mark R. Kennedy
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Publication number: 20090036327Abstract: A method which renders the 3D surface of the insides of the pores of porous silicon biochip appropriate for conducting studies on biomolecule interactions without labels.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2008Publication date: February 5, 2009Inventors: John Lawrence Ervin, Hus Tigli, Mark R. Kennedy
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Publication number: 20080191149Abstract: An apparatus and a method for optically analyzing a sample are provided. The apparatus includes a first optical device that transmits a narrow waveband of light and has a first filter and a first monochromator that provide different paths for the narrow waveband of the light. The apparatus may also include a light source that generates the light as broadband excitation light, in which case the first optical device transmits a narrow waveband of the broadband excitation light through the first filter or the first monochromator. Further, the apparatus may include a second optical device that directs the narrow waveband of the broadband excitation light onto the sample and receives emission light from the sample, a third optical device that transmits a narrow waveband of the emission light, and a detector that converts the narrow waveband of the emission light into an electrical signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2007Publication date: August 14, 2008Inventors: Oleg Zimenkov, Xavier Amouretti, Robert M. Gifford, Mark R. Kennedy, Michael Kontorovich, Ben Norris, Richard N. Sears, Dan Venditti, Christopher Many
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Publication number: 20080134808Abstract: A method for accessing the contents of a closed collection device having a cap and a fluid-holding vessel in fixed association. The method includes penetrating one or more materials of the cap with an air displacement pipette, thereby forming one or more passageways for venting air displaced from within the collection device, where the pipette includes structure for forming the one or more passageways. A fluid present in the vessel is drawn into the pipette before the pipette is removed from the collection device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2007Publication date: June 12, 2008Applicant: GEN-PROBE INCORPORATEDInventors: Mordi I. Iheme, Daniel L. Kacian, Mark R. Kennedy, Gus G. Tseo, Bruce W. Anderson, Kathleen A. Dickey, Nick M. Carter
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Patent number: 7294308Abstract: A cap which can form an essentially leak-proof seal with an open-ended vessel capable of receiving and holding fluid specimens or other materials for analysis. To minimize potentially contaminating contact between a fluid sample present in the vessel and humans or the environment, the cap has a frangible seal which is penetrable by a plastic pipette tip or other fluid transfer device. The cap further includes a filter for limiting dissemination of an aerosol or bubbles once the frangible seal has been pierced. The filter is positioned between the frangible seal and a retainer. The retainer is positioned on the cap above the filter and may be used to contain the filter within the cap. The material of the retainer may be penetrable by a fluid transfer device.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2004Date of Patent: November 13, 2007Assignee: Gen-Probe IncorporatedInventors: Daniel L. Kacian, Mark R. Kennedy, Nick M. Carter
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Patent number: RE45194Abstract: A cap having a core structure dimensioned to receive a pipette therethrough. The cap includes two axially aligned frangible seals that are affixed to the core structure in a spaced-apart relationship. The frangible seals are constructed so that air passageways are formed between the frangible seals and a pipette tip when the pipette tip penetrates the frangible seals. The cap optionally includes a filter interposed between the first and second frangible seals.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2013Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: Gen-Probe IncorporatedInventors: Daniel L. Kacian, Mark R. Kennedy, Nick M. Carter