Patents by Inventor Mauro Aguanno
Mauro Aguanno 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: 11920191Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 18, 2021Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: Life Technologies CorporationInventors: Mingsong Chen, Kuan Moon Boo, Tiong Han Toh, Mauro Aguanno, Soo Yong Lau, Huei Yeo, Wei Fuh Teo
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Publication number: 20230106558Abstract: An instrument for processing and/or measuring a biological process comprises a sample processing system and an excitation source exhibiting a spectral function of output power or intensity verses wavelength of output power or intensity. The spectral function has a minima wavelength corresponding to a local minima value of the output power or intensity; a first maxima wavelength corresponding to a first local maxima of output power or intensity, the output power or intensity at the first local maxima being greater than the output power or intensity at any wavelength less than the minima wavelength; a second maxima wavelength corresponding to a second local maxima of output power or intensity, the output power or intensity at the second local maxima being greater than the output at any wavelength greater than the minima wavelength; the minima wavelength is between the first maxima wavelength and the second maxima wavelength.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2022Publication date: April 6, 2023Applicant: 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: 11467092Abstract: 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 21, 2020Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Assignee: 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: 20210214771Abstract: 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: January 18, 2021Publication date: July 15, 2021Inventors: Mingsong CHEN, Kuan Moon BOO, Tiong Han TOH, Mauro AGUANNO, Soo Yong LAU, Huei YEO, Wei Fuh TEO
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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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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: 10513729Abstract: Provided herein is a biological detection system and method of use wherein the biological detection system comprises at least one mixer or liquid bridge for combining at least two liquid droplets and an error correction system for detecting whether or not proper mixing or combining of the two component droplets have occurred.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2016Date of Patent: December 24, 2019Assignee: STOKES BIO LIMITEDInventors: Mauro Aguanno, Brian T. Chawke, Kieran Curran, Tara Dalton, Mark Davies, Xiaona Hou, David Kinahan, Mark Korenke, David McGuire, Michael Sayers, Noel Sirr, Ryan J. Talbot, Brian Barrett, Damian Curtin, Damien King, Conor McCarthy
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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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Publication number: 20160348190Abstract: A liquid handling system of a PCR system is instructed to obtain a matrix of samples and reagents for a PCR experiment. A fluid pumping system of the PCR system is instructed to maintain a continuous flow of a transport fluid through a plurality of micro-channels that allows the mixture of the samples and the reagents producing a plurality of mixed sample droplets. One or more post-bridge detection values are received from a post-bridge detection system of the PCR system for each mixed sample droplet to determine if the mixed sample droplet is mixed correctly. A thermocycler of the PCR system is instructed to maintain one or more temperatures for cycling the temperature of the plurality of mixed sample droplets. One or more endpoint detection values are received from an endpoint detection system of the PCR system for each mixed sample droplet to analyze the PCR experiment.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2016Publication date: December 1, 2016Inventors: Mauro Aguanno, David Kinahan, Mark Korenke, Ryan Talbot, Mark Gaughran, Matthew Lough
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Publication number: 20160340715Abstract: Systems and methods are used to detect spectral and spatial information in a continuous flow PCR system. An incident beam of electromagnetic radiation is emitted using a laser. The incident beam is received from the laser and the incident beam is transformed into an incident line of electromagnetic radiation using a line generator. The incident line is received from the line generator using a tube array that includes one or more transparent tubes in fluid communication with one or more micro-channels. Reflected electromagnetic radiation is received from the tube array and the reflected electromagnetic radiation is focused using an imaging lens. The focused reflected electromagnetic radiation is received from the imaging lens and a spectral intensity is detected from the focused reflected electromagnetic radiation using a spectrograph. The focused reflected electromagnetic radiation is received from the imaging lens and a location of the spectral intensity is detected using an imager.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2016Publication date: November 24, 2016Inventors: Mauro Aguanno, Damian Curtin, Damien King
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Publication number: 20160281135Abstract: Provided herein is a biological detection system and method of use wherein the biological detection system comprises at least one mixer or liquid bridge for combining at least two liquid droplets and an error correction system for detecting whether or not proper mixing or combining of the two component droplets have occurred.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2016Publication date: September 29, 2016Inventors: Mauro Aguanno, Brian T. Chawke, Kieran Curran, Tara Dalton, Mark Davies, Xiaona Hou, David Kinahan, Mark Korenke, David McGuire, Michael Sayers, Noel Sirr, Ryan J. Talbot, Brian Barrett, Damian Curtin, Damien King, Conor McCarthy
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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: 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: 20140193800Abstract: A liquid handling system of a PCR system is instructed to obtain a matrix of samples and reagents for a PCR experiment. A fluid pumping system of the PCR system is instructed to maintain a continuous flow of a transport fluid through a plurality of micro-channels that allows the mixture of the samples and the reagents producing a plurality of mixed sample droplets. One or more post-bridge detection values are received from a post-bridge detection system of the PCR system for each mixed sample droplet to determine if the mixed sample droplet is mixed correctly. A thermocycler of the PCR system is instructed to maintain one or more temperatures for cycling the temperature of the plurality of mixed sample droplets. One or more endpoint detection values are received from an endpoint detection system of the PCR system for each mixed sample droplet to analyze the PCR experiment.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2012Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: STOKES BIO LIMITEDInventors: Mauro Aguanno, David Kinahan, Mark Korenke, Ryan Talbot, Mark Gaughran, Matthew Lough
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Publication number: 20140127701Abstract: Systems and methods are used to detect spectral and spatial information in a continuous flow PCR system. An incident beam of electromagnetic radiation is emitted using a laser. The incident beam is received from the laser and incident beam is transformed into an incident line of electromagnetic radiation using a line generator. The incident line is received from the line generator using a tube array that includes one or more transparent tubes in fluid communication with one or more micro-channels. Reflected electromagnetic radiation is received from the tube array and the reflected electromagnetic radiation is focused using an imaging lens. The focused reflected electromagnetic radiation is received from the imaging lens and a spectral intensity is detected from the focused reflected electromagnetic radiation using a spectrograph. The focused reflected electromagnetic radiation is received from the imaging lens and a location of the spectral intensity is detected using an imager.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2012Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: STOKES BIO LIMITEDInventors: Mauro Aguanno, Damian Curtin, Damien King
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Publication number: 20140120604Abstract: Provided herein is a biological detection system and method of use wherein the biological detection system comprises at least one mixer or liquid bridge for combining at least two liquid droplets and an error correction system for detecting whether or not proper mixing or combining of the two component droplets have occurred.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2012Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: STOKES BIO LIMITEDInventors: Mauro Aguanno, Brian Barrett, Brian Chawke, Kieran Curran, Damian Curtin, Tara Dalton, Mark Davies, Xiaona Hou, David Kinahan, Damien King, Mark Korenke, Conor McCarthy, David McGuire, Michael Sayers, Noel Sirr, Ryan J. Talbot