Patents by Inventor Martin J. Popoloski

Martin J. Popoloski 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).

  • Kinematic wellplate mounting method
    Patent number: 8066961
    Abstract: A mechanism for positionally restraining a microplate is disclosed. The mechanism is defined by a base having at least one surface with a receptacle for the insertion of a microplate into the base. Supports and/or positioning structures on a surface of the base have point contacts to restrain movement of the microplate in a stable position for repeatable optical detection measurements. The supports and/or positioning structures permit insertion of the microplate for an initial measurement, removal of the microplate for analytical manipulation, and re-insertion of the microplate to an exact position so as to allow analysis of precise comparative measurements by an optical reader.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: Corning Incorporated
    Inventors: John J. Costello, III, Martin J. Popoloski, John C. Thomas
  • Cell culture apparatus and method
    Patent number: 8058057
    Abstract: A cell culture apparatus includes a housing, a bag and an inflatable bladder. The bag is disposed in the housing and has an interior surface defining a chamber for culturing cells. The bladder is disposed in the housing, external to the bag, and is sufficiently inflatable and expandable to exert pressure on the bag when the chamber is substantially free of fluid. The bladder may be inflated and expanded to reduce movement of the bag within the housing. Alternatively, or in addition, the bladder may be inflated and expanded to apply a mechanical stress on cells cultured within the chamber of the bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: Corning Incorporated
    Inventors: Henry J. Cattadoris, Martin J. Popoloski, Allison J. Tanner
  • CELL CULTURE APPARATUS AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20090298180
    Abstract: A cell culture apparatus includes a housing, a bag and an inflatable bladder. The bag is disposed in the housing and has an interior surface defining a chamber for culturing cells. The bladder is disposed in the housing, external to the bag, and is sufficiently inflatable and expandable to exert pressure on the bag when the chamber is substantially free of fluid. The bladder may be inflated and expanded to reduce movement of the bag within the housing. Alternatively, or in addition, the bladder may be inflated and expanded to apply a mechanical stress on cells cultured within the chamber of the bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2008
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Inventors: Henry J. Cattadoris, Martin J. Popoloski, Allison J. Tanner
  • Radio frequency label for multiwell plates or slides
    Publication number: 20020030598
    Abstract: A multiwell plate or other substrate for use in performing biological and chemical analysis, the contents of which are identifiable by means of a radio frequency labeling system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2001
    Publication date: March 14, 2002
    Inventors: Scott A. Dombrowski, Martin J. Popoloski, Paul M. Szlosek, Alan L. Tibbetts