Patents by Inventor Martijn Xander Berntsen
Martijn Xander Berntsen 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: 11885823Abstract: The present invention describes an integrated incubator and image capture module that regulates the incubator atmosphere and obtains high-resolution digital images of sample specimens. The incubator has a cabinet type enclosure that enables the provision of a controlled environment to the contents of the incubator by having at least three ports on one face of the cabinet for the passage of sample containers. Additionally, an image capture module is located immediately adjacent to the incubator. In this regard, using at least three separate access/egress points for the sample containers streamlines operation of the system and enhances preservation of the incubator environment. Furthermore, locating the image capture module directly adjacent to the incubator reduces the amount of time a sample container is exposed to the external environment, thereby reducing the extent to which samples are exposed to potential contaminants and reducing the exchange of the lab and ambient atmospheres.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2021Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: BD KIESTRA B.V.Inventors: Martijn Kleefstra, Martijn Xander Berntsen, Jan Bart Van Der Vijver, Tsjerk Nauta, Andrej Girgenson
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Publication number: 20230250388Abstract: A picktool manipulator device collects a specimen from a culture medium. In a first mode of operation, a picktool is allowed to move in an axial direction relative to support structure of the device. A detector may generate a signal in response to movement of the body in the axial direction so as to determine a height at which the picktool contacts the medium. The device may operate in the first mode when collecting a specimen from a culture medium. A second mode of operation constrains or precludes axial movement of the picktool. In some cases, the device may operate in the second mode when receiving a new picktool or discarding a used picktool.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2023Publication date: August 10, 2023Applicant: BD KIESTRA B.V.Inventors: Martijn Xander Berntsen, Jurjen Sinnema, Martijn Kleefstra
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Patent number: 11655445Abstract: A picktool manipulator device collects a specimen from a culture medium. In a first mode of operation, a picktool is allowed to move in an axial direction relative to support structure of the device. A detector may generate a signal in response to movement of the body in the axial direction so as to determine a height at which the picktool contacts the medium. The device may operate in the first mode when collecting a specimen from a culture medium. A second mode of operation constrains or precludes axial movement of the picktool. In some cases, the device may operate in the second mode when receiving a new picktool or discarding a used picktool.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2021Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: BD KIESTRA B.V.Inventors: Martijn Xander Berntsen, Jurjen Sinnema, Martijn Kleefstra
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Publication number: 20220098542Abstract: A picktool manipulator device collects a specimen from a culture medium. In a first mode of operation, a picktool is allowed to move in an axial direction relative to support structure of the device. A detector may generate a signal in response to movement of the body in the axial direction so as to determine a height at which the picktool contacts the medium. The device may operate in the first mode when collecting a specimen from a culture medium. A second mode of operation constrains or precludes axial movement of the picktool. In some cases, the device may operate in the second mode when receiving a new picktool or discarding a used picktool.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2021Publication date: March 31, 2022Applicant: BD KIESTRA B.V.Inventors: Martijn Xander Berntsen, Jurjen Sinnema, Martijn Kleefstra
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Patent number: 11262368Abstract: An apparatus for conveying a plurality of articles includes a transport belt, a bumper stopper, and a rotator. A motor moves the transport belt which is adapted to rotate the rotator as the belt conveys the plurality of articles. The stopper can move between first and second positions relative to the transport belt wherein the bumper stopper guides one article toward the rotator when the bumper stopper is in the first position. The bumper stopper allows the article to be conveyed to another location when the bumper stopper is in the second position. The transport belt can continue to convey other articles while the one article is temporarily held in place by the bumper stopper. The rotator is configured to rotate the article conveyed by the transport belt. The article can remain in contact with the transport belt while the rotator is rotating the article.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2020Date of Patent: March 1, 2022Assignee: BD KIESTRA B.V.Inventors: Jurjen Sinnema, Roger Petri, Martijn Xander Berntsen, Martijn Kleefstra
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Patent number: 11136544Abstract: A picktool manipulator device collects a specimen from a culture medium. In a first mode of operation, a picktool is allowed to move in an axial direction relative to support structure of the device. A detector may generate a signal in response to movement of the body in the axial direction so as to determine a height at which the picktool contacts the medium. The device may operate in the first mode when collecting a specimen from a culture medium. A second mode of operation constrains or precludes axial movement of the picktool. In some cases, the device may operate in the second mode when receiving a new picktool or discarding a used picktool.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2019Date of Patent: October 5, 2021Assignee: BD KIESTRA B.V.Inventors: Martijn Xander Berntsen, Jurjen Sinnema, Martijn Kleefstra
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Publication number: 20210270862Abstract: The present invention describes an integrated incubator and image capture module that regulates the incubator atmosphere and obtains high-resolution digital images of sample specimens. The incubator has a cabinet type enclosure that enables the provision of a controlled environment to the contents of the incubator by having at least three ports on one face of the cabinet for the passage of sample containers. Additionally, an image capture module is located immediately adjacent to the incubator. In this regard, using at least three separate access/egress points for the sample containers streamlines operation of the system and enhances preservation of the incubator environment. Furthermore, locating the image capture module directly adjacent to the incubator reduces the amount of time a sample container is exposed to the external environment, thereby reducing the extent to which samples are exposed to potential contaminants and reducing the exchange of the lab and ambient atmospheres.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2021Publication date: September 2, 2021Applicant: BD KIESTRA B.V.Inventors: Martijn Kleefstra, Martijn Xander Berntsen, Jan Bart Van Der Vijver, Tsjerk Nauta, Andrej Girgenson
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Publication number: 20210239582Abstract: The present invention describes an automated platform for inoculating a variety of receptacles with biological samples for testing and analysis. The lab automation system includes a plurality of modules used to automate the inoculation of media for subsequent analysis. In this regard, the lab automation system has one module to enter specimen/order information and store an inventory of petri dishes. Another module is used to label the sample receptacles with a unique identifier that associates the receptacles with the sample. Yet another module includes a robot for retrieving sample and inoculating the receptacles. The sample inoculation module also includes an apparatus that will receive slides, inoculate those slides, and further process the slides for analysis. Finally, the lab automation system includes a module that streaks the culture media with the sample. Thus, the automated lab system described herein provides consistent samples with minimal input from a lab operator.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2021Publication date: August 5, 2021Applicant: BD KIESTRA B.V.Inventors: Martijn Xander BERNTSEN, Martijn Kleefstra, Roger Petri, Tino Walter Van Der Zee
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Patent number: 11041871Abstract: The present invention describes an integrated incubator and image capture module that regulates the incubator atmosphere and obtains high-resolution digital images of sample specimens. The incubator has a cabinet type enclosure that enables the provision of a controlled environment to the contents of the incubator by having at least three ports on one face of the cabinet for the passage of sample containers. Additionally, an image capture module is located immediately adjacent to the incubator. In this regard, using at least three separate access/egress points for the sample containers streamlines operation of the system and enhances preservation of the incubator environment. Furthermore, locating the image capture module directly adjacent to the incubator reduces the amount of time a sample container is exposed to the external environment, thereby reducing the extent to which samples are exposed to potential contaminants and reducing the exchange of the lab and ambient atmospheres.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2015Date of Patent: June 22, 2021Assignee: BD KIESTRA B.V.Inventors: Martijn Kleefstra, Martijn Xander Berntsen, Jan Bart Van Der Vijver, Tsjerk Nauta, Andrej Girgenson
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Patent number: 11016007Abstract: The present invention describes an automated platform for inoculating a variety of receptacles with biological samples for testing and analysis. The lab automation system includes a plurality of modules used to automate the inoculation of media for subsequent analysis. In this regard, the lab automation system has one module to enter specimen/order information and store an inventory of petri dishes. Another module is used to label the sample receptacles with a unique identifier that associates the receptacles with the sample. Yet another module includes a robot for retrieving sample and inoculating the receptacles. The sample inoculation module also includes an apparatus that will receive slides, inoculate those slides, and further process the slides for analysis. Finally, the lab automation system includes a module that streaks the culture media with the sample. Thus, the automated lab system described herein provides consistent samples with minimal input from a lab operator.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2015Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Assignee: BD KIESTRA B.V.Inventors: Martijn Xander Berntsen, Martijn Kleefstra, Roger Petri, Tino Walter Van Der Zee
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Publication number: 20200166532Abstract: An apparatus for conveying a plurality of articles includes a transport belt, a bumper stopper, and a rotator. A motor moves the transport belt which is adapted to rotate the rotator as the belt conveys the plurality of articles. The stopper can move between first and second positions relative to the transport belt wherein the bumper stopper guides one article toward the rotator when the bumper stopper is in the first position. The bumper stopper allows the article to be conveyed to another location when the bumper stopper is in the second position. The transport belt can continue to convey other articles while the one article is temporarily held in place by the bumper stopper. The rotator is configured to rotate the article conveyed by the transport belt. The article can remain in contact with the transport belt while the rotator is rotating the article.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2020Publication date: May 28, 2020Inventors: Jurjen Sinnema, Roger Petri, Martijn Xander Berntsen, Martijn Kleefstra
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Publication number: 20200102532Abstract: A picktool manipulator device collects a specimen from a culture medium. In a first mode of operation, a picktool is allowed to move in an axial direction relative to support structure of the device. A detector may generate a signal in response to movement of the body in the axial direction so as to determine a height at which the picktool contacts the medium. The device may operate in the first mode when collecting a specimen from a culture medium. A second mode of operation constrains or precludes axial movement of the picktool. In some cases, the device may operate in the second mode when receiving a new picktool or discarding a used picktool.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2019Publication date: April 2, 2020Inventors: Martijn Xander BERNTSEN, Jurjen SINNEMA, Martijn Kleefstra
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Patent number: 10585107Abstract: An apparatus for conveying a plurality of articles (10) includes a transport belt (6), a bumper stopper (14), and a rotator (12). A motor moves the transport belt which is adapted to rotate the rotator as the belt conveys the plurality of articles. The stopper can move between first and second positions relative to the transport belt wherein the bumper stopper guides one article toward the rotator when the bumper stopper is in the first position. The bumper stopper allows the article to be conveyed to another location when the bumper stopper is in the second position. The transport belt can continue to convey other articles while the one article is temporarily held in place by the bumper stopper. The rotator is configured to rotate the article conveyed by the transport belt. The article can remain in contact with the transport belt while the rotator is rotating the article.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2016Date of Patent: March 10, 2020Assignee: BD KIESTRA B.V.Inventors: Jurjen Sinnema, Roger Petri, Martijn Xander Berntsen, Martijn Kleefstra
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Patent number: 10557113Abstract: A picktool manipulator device collects a specimen from a culture medium. In a first mode of operation, a picktool is allowed to move in an axial direction relative to support structure of the device. A detector may generate a signal in response to movement of the body in the axial direction so as to determine a height at which the picktool contacts the medium. The device may operate in the first mode when collecting a specimen from a culture medium. A second mode of operation constrains or precludes axial movement of the picktool. In some cases, the device may operate in the second mode when receiving a new picktool or discarding a used picktool.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2016Date of Patent: February 11, 2020Assignee: BD KIESTRA B.V.Inventors: Martijn Xander Berntsen, Jurjen Sinnema, Martijn Kleefstra
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Publication number: 20180072982Abstract: A picktool manipulator device collects a specimen from a culture medium. In a first mode of operation, a picktool is allowed to move in an axial direction relative to support structure of the device. A detector may generate a signal in response to movement of the body in the axial direction so as to determine a height at which the picktool contacts the medium. The device may operate in the first mode when collecting a specimen from a culture medium. A second mode of operation constrains or precludes axial movement of the picktool. In some cases, the device may operate in the second mode when receiving a new picktool or discarding a used picktool.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2016Publication date: March 15, 2018Applicant: BD KIESTRA B.V.Inventors: Martijn Xander BERNTSEN, Jurjen SINNEMA, Martijn Kleefstra
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Publication number: 20180045746Abstract: An apparatus for conveying a plurality of articles (10) includes a transport belt (6), a bumper stopper (14), and a rotator (12). A motor moves the transport belt which is adapted to rotate the rotator as the belt conveys the plurality of articles. The stopper can move between first and second positions relative to the transport belt wherein the bumper stopper guides one article toward the rotator when the bumper stopper is in the first position. The bumper stopper allows the article to be conveyed to another location when the bumper stopper is in the second position. The transport belt can continue to convey other articles while the one article is temporarily held in place by the bumper stopper. The rotator is configured to rotate the article conveyed by the transport belt. The article can remain in contact with the transport belt while the rotator is rotating the article.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2016Publication date: February 15, 2018Applicant: BD KIESTRA B.VInventors: Jurjen Sinnema, Roger Petri, Martijn Xander Berntsen, Martijn Kleefstra
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Patent number: 9677044Abstract: In a method for picking up cell material from a culture dish a picking tool is displaced towards the cell material. Contact between the tool and the cell material is determined by carrying out capacitive measurements. After contact the tool is removed from the cell material. In an assembly for performing said method a support made of electrically conducting material supports the dish. A measurement device determines the start electrical capacity of the system composed of picking tool and support in a starting position of the tool, and determines the electrical capacity of the system when lowering the tool towards the dish. The measurement device provides signals representing the electrical capacity to a controller, which comprises a comparator for performing a comparison of the electrical capacity during lowering of the tool with the start electrical capacity. The controller controls the positioning of the tool at least based on this comparison.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2012Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: BD Keistra B.V.Inventors: Jetze Botma, Martijn Kleefstra, Martijn Xander Berntsen, Tino Walter Van Der Zee
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Patent number: 9557343Abstract: Disc dispensing device for dispensing discs impregnated with antibiotics onto a culture dish. The device comprises a stationary support on which a magazine is removably mounted. The magazine holds a plurality of tubular containers each containing a stack of discs to be dispensed. A moving means moves one disc from a bottom end of a tubular container to a pick-up position. From the pick-up position a transfer means picks up said one disc and transfers it to the culture dish where it is dispensed. The removable culture dish is supported by a moveable carriage which is mounted on the stationary support. The carriage is moveable relative to the magazine from a starting position to an operating position and vice versa. Control means control the operation of the device. The plurality of tubular containers is rotatable around a magazine centre under control of the control means.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2015Date of Patent: January 31, 2017Assignee: BD Kiestra B.V.Inventors: Jetze Botma, Martijn Kleefstra, Trienko Marten Van Der Kaap, Martijn Xander Berntsen, Jan Bart Van Der Vijver
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Publication number: 20150299639Abstract: The present invention describes an integrated incubator and image capture module that regulates the incubator atmosphere and obtains high-resolution digital images of sample specimens. The incubator has a cabinet type enclosure that enables the provision of a controlled environment to the contents of the incubator by having at least three ports on one face of the cabinet for the passage of sample containers. Additionally, an image capture module is located immediately adjacent to the incubator. In this regard, using at least three separate access/egress points for the sample containers streamlines operation of the system and enhances preservation of the incubator environment. Furthermore, locating the image capture module directly adjacent to the incubator reduces the amount of time a sample container is exposed to the external environment, thereby reducing the extent to which samples are exposed to potential contaminants and reducing the exchange of the lab and ambient atmospheres.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2015Publication date: October 22, 2015Inventors: Martijn Kleefstra, Martijn Xander Berntsen, Jan Bart Van Der Vijver, Tsjerk Nauta, Andrej Girgenson
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Publication number: 20150276566Abstract: The present invention describes an automated platform for inoculating a variety of receptacles with biological samples for testing and analysis. The lab automation system includes a plurality of modules used to automate the inoculation of media for subsequent analysis. In this regard, the lab automation system has one module to enter specimen/order information and store an inventory of petri dishes. Another module is used to label the sample receptacles with a unique identifier that associates the receptacles with the sample. Yet another module includes a robot for retrieving sample and inoculating the receptacles. The sample inoculation module also includes an apparatus that will receive slides, inoculate those slides, and further process the slides for analysis. Finally, the lab automation system includes a module that streaks the culture media with the sample. Thus, the automated lab system described herein provides consistent samples with minimal input from a lab operator.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2015Publication date: October 1, 2015Applicant: BD KIESTRA B.V.Inventors: Martijn Xander Berntsen, Martijn Kleefstra, Roger Petri, Tino Walter Van Der Zee