Patents by Inventor Michael Salvati
Michael Salvati 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: 10539537Abstract: Sensitivity of thin film bulk acoustic resonance (TFBAR) sensors is enhanced by mass amplification and operating a high frequency.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2019Date of Patent: January 21, 2020Assignee: QORVO US, INC.Inventors: Michael Salvati, Ian Robert Harmon
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Patent number: 10488407Abstract: Redox of an analyte is coupled with redox of a precipitation precursor to generate a precipitating molecule that precipitates on the surface of a thin film bulk acoustic resonance (TFBAR) to allow mass detection of the precipitation molecule as a surrogate for the analyte. This disclosure describes, among other things, detection of an analyte using a TFBAR operating at a high frequency without direct binding of the analyte on a surface of the TBAR. Detection of the analyte is indirect with a precipitating molecule serving as a surrogate for the analyte.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2015Date of Patent: November 26, 2019Assignee: QORVO US, INC.Inventors: Michael Salvati, Ian Robert Harmon
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Publication number: 20190187098Abstract: Sensitivity of thin film bulk acoustic resonance (TFBAR) sensors is enhanced by mass amplification and operating a high frequency.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2019Publication date: June 20, 2019Inventors: Michael Salvati, Ian Robert Harmon
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Patent number: 10234425Abstract: Sensitivity of thin film bulk acoustic resonance (TFBAR) sensors is enhanced by mass amplification and operating a high frequency.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2015Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: QORVO US, INC.Inventors: Michael Salvati, Ian Robert Harmon
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Patent number: 10097133Abstract: A racking system is configured to install at least one photovoltaic panel on a rooftop. The racking system includes a plurality of rails. A splice bar is connected the plurality of rails and configured to mechanically strengthen the plurality of rails. A ground lug is attached to an extrusion of a side channel on each of the plurality of rails by sliding the ground lug through a rail opening. A ground wire is held in a serrated opening for safely grounding the racking system. A clamp is attached to a top channel of at least one rail such that the at least one rail and the at least one photovoltaic panel are operatively coupled to the clamp and such that the clamp is under pressure due to a spring but is able to freely rotate around a longitudinal axis.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2017Date of Patent: October 9, 2018Inventors: Shahriar Shamloo Aliabadi, Michael Salvati
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Publication number: 20180274238Abstract: A flashed mounting system, configured to create a watertight and electrically bonded connection with a surface. The flashed mounting system includes a flashing with a raised flashing portion that has a raised flashing portion opening. A compression block that further includes a compression block central opening that is linearly aligned with the raised flashing portion opening. A bracket that further includes a base that has a base opening that is linearly aligned with the raised flashing portion opening and the compression block central opening. A fastener is inserted through the base opening, the raised flashing portion opening and the compression block central opening into a surface. Crushing the compression block against the raised flashing portion creates a watertight seal and electrical bond between the lag screw and the bracket.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2018Publication date: September 27, 2018Inventors: SHAHRIAR SHAMLOO ALIABADI, MICHAEL SALVATI
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Patent number: 10036708Abstract: Methods, reagents, kits and systems are disclosed for determining an analyte in a sample suspected of containing the analyte where all reagents are soluble in aqueous solution. One assay method includes treating a sample suspected of containing the analyte under conditions such that if the analyte is present, an activator is brought into reactive configuration with a chemiluminescent compound to activates it. The sample is also treated with an agent to reduce signal not related to analyte. Finally, the sample is treated with a trigger solution thereby producing light from the activated chemiluminescent compound. No reagents are associated with a surface or other solid phase.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2015Date of Patent: July 31, 2018Assignee: Beckman Coulter, Inc.Inventors: Hashem Akhavan-Tafti, Dean G. Binger, Ying Chen, Renuka De Silva, Terri McLernon, James Mendoza, Bruce H. Odegaard, Michael Salvati, Nir Shapir, Wenhua Xie
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Publication number: 20180145200Abstract: A mounting system is configured to contain and direct power from a photovoltaic cell. The mounting system includes a panel layer connected to at least one photovoltaic cell. A connection layer is joined to the panel layer and further includes a male connection, a female connection, and an electrical connection. The electrical connection is joined to the at least one photovoltaic cell. A support layer is joined to the connection layer forms a housing with the panel layer around the male connection, the female connection and the electrical connection. An electrical assembly is electrically coupled to the photovoltaic cell and the electrical connection and programmed with instructions to receive electrical power from the at least one photovoltaic cell. Then, convert the electrical power from direct current to alternating current. After that, transmit the alternating current to the electrical connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2016Publication date: May 24, 2018Inventors: Shahriar Shamloo Aliabadi, Michael Salvati
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Publication number: 20170302222Abstract: A racking system is configured to install at least one photovoltaic panel on a rooftop. The racking system includes a plurality of rails. A splice bar is connected the plurality of rails and configured to mechanically strengthen the plurality of rails. A ground lug is attached to an extrusion of a side channel on each of the plurality of rails by sliding the ground lug through a rail opening. A ground wire is held in a serrated opening for safely grounding the racking system. A clamp is attached to a top channel of at least one rail such that the at least one rail and the at least one photovoltaic panel are operatively coupled to the clamp and such that the clamp is under pressure due to a spring but is able to freely rotate around a longitudinal axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2017Publication date: October 19, 2017Inventors: Shahriar Shamloo Aliabadi, Michael Salvati
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Publication number: 20170276670Abstract: Redox of an analyte is coupled with redox of a precipitation precursor to generate a precipitating molecule that precipitates on the surface of a thin film bulk acoustic resonance (TFBAR) to allow mass detection of the precipitation molecule as a surrogate for the analyte. This disclosure describes, among other things, detection of an analyte using a TFBAR operating at a high frequency without direct binding of the analyte on a surface of the TBAR. Detection of the analyte is indirect with a precipitating molecule serving as a surrogate for the analyte.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2015Publication date: September 28, 2017Applicant: QORVO US, INC.Inventors: Michael Salvati, Ian Robert Harmon
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Publication number: 20160291005Abstract: Analyte-detecting sensor devices include a test sensor, a reference sensor and one or more positive control or calibration sensors. The sensors are in fluid communication with each other. For example, the sensors may be positioned in and in fluid communication with a flow path of the sensor device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2014Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: Michael Salvati, Ian Robert Harmon
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Publication number: 20150377834Abstract: Sensitivity of thin film bulk acoustic resonance (TFBAR) sensors is enhanced by mass amplification and operating a high frequency.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2015Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventors: Michael Salvati, Ian Robert Harmon
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Publication number: 20150212005Abstract: Methods, reagents, kits and systems are disclosed for determining an analyte in a sample suspected of containing the analyte where all reagents are soluble in aqueous solution. One assay method includes treating a sample suspected of containing the analyte under conditions such that if the analyte is present, an activator is brought into reactive configuration with a chemiluminescent compound to activates it. The sample is also treated with an agent to reduce signal not related to analyte. Finally, the sample is treated with a trigger solution thereby producing light from the activated chemiluminescent compound. No reagents are associated with a surface or other solid phase.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2015Publication date: July 30, 2015Inventors: Hashem Akhavan-Tafti, Dean G. Binger, Ying Chen, Renuka De Silva, Terri McLernon, James Mendoza, Bruce H. Odegaard, Michael Salvati, Nir Shapir, Wenhua Xie
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Patent number: 9029092Abstract: Methods, reagents, kits and systems are disclosed for determining an analyte in a sample suspected of containing the analyte where all reagents are soluble in aqueous solution. One assay method includes treating a sample suspected of containing the analyte under conditions such that if the analyte is present, an activator is brought into reactive configuration with a chemiluminescent compound to activates it. The sample is also treated with an agent to reduce signal not related to analyte. Finally, the sample is treated with a trigger solution thereby producing light from the activated chemiluminescent compound. No reagents are associated with a surface or other solid phase.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2010Date of Patent: May 12, 2015Assignee: Beckman Coulter, Inc.Inventors: Hashem Akhavan-Tafti, Dean G. Binger, Ying Chen, Renuka De Silva, Terri McLernon, James Mendoza, Bruce H. Odegaard, Michael Salvati, Nir Shapir, Wenhua Xie
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Publication number: 20130084652Abstract: Methods are disclosed for determining an analyte in a medium suspected of containing the analyte. One method comprises treating a medium suspected of containing an analyte under conditions such that the analyte, if present, causes a photosensitizer and a chemiluminescent compound to come into close proximity. The photosensitizer generates singlet oxygen and activates the chemiluminescent compound when it is in close proximity. Non-specific signal generated by singlet oxygen not in proximity is reduced or suppressed using a singlet oxygen quencher (SOQ). The activated chemiluminescent compound subsequently produces light. The amount of light produced is related to the amount of analyte in the medium. Use of Noise Modulation Agents significantly improves signal-to-noise ratios and assay sensitivity. Compositions and kits are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2011Publication date: April 4, 2013Applicant: BECKMAN COULTER, INC.Inventors: Nir Shapir, Michael Salvati, Jeff Todtleben, Hashem Akhavan-Tafti, Richard S. Handley
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Publication number: 20100273189Abstract: Methods, reagents, kits and systems are disclosed for determining an analyte in a sample, the assay method comprising forming a reaction mixture in an aqueous solution, by adding a chemiluminescent-labeled immobilized specific binding member, an activator-labeled specific binding member, a selective signal inhibiting agent, and a sample, wherein the chemiluminescent-labeled immobilized specific binding member and activator-labeled specific binding member bind to analyte present in the sample to form a binding complex, and adding to the reaction mixture a trigger solution to release a detectable chemiluminescent signal correlated to the amount of the analyte-bound binding complex present in the reaction mixture.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2010Publication date: October 28, 2010Applicant: BECKMAN COULTER, INC.Inventors: Hashem AKHAVAN-TAFTI, Renuka DE SILVA, Terri MCLERNON, James MENDOZA, Michael SALVATI, Nir SHAPIR, Wenhua XIE
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Publication number: 20100267071Abstract: Methods, reagents, kits and systems are disclosed for determining an analyte in a sample suspected of containing the analyte where all reagents are soluble in aqueous solution. One assay method includes treating a sample suspected of containing the analyte under conditions such that if the analyte is present, an activator is brought into reactive configuration with a chemiluminescent compound to activates it. The sample is also treated with an agent to reduce signal not related to analyte. Finally, the sample is treated with a trigger solution thereby producing light from the activated chemiluminescent compound. No reagents are associated with a surface or other solid phase.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2010Publication date: October 21, 2010Applicant: BECKMAN COULTER, INC.Inventors: Hashem AKHAVAN-TAFTI, Dean G. BINGER, Ying Chen, Renuka DE SILVA, Terri MCLERNON, James MENDOZA, Bruce H. ODEGAARD, Michael SALVATI, Nir SHAPIR, Wenhua XIE
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Publication number: 20100240070Abstract: Nonseparation assay methods using peroxide generating enzymes in combination with a solid support for analyte detection are disclosed. The present assay methods provide a high degree of sensitivity, are simple and efficient to perform, and are excellent tools for diagnostic and high through-put screening applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2008Publication date: September 23, 2010Applicant: BECKMAN COULTER, INC.Inventors: Hashem Akhavan-Tafti, Michael Salvati, Kenneth P. Kapsner
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Patent number: 6689615Abstract: Approaches are described for separating plasma from whole blood samples and include the use of magnetically attractable particles associated with an agglutinating agent. The magnetically attractable particles bind the cellular components in a whole blood sample. Application of a magnetic field gradient to a container with the blood sample and the magnetically attractable particles draws the particles to the surface of the container near the source of the magnetic field gradient. The plasma can be removed and stored or used for monitoring or detecting analytes in the plasma.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2000Date of Patent: February 10, 2004Inventors: James Murto, Michael Salvati
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Patent number: RE49466Abstract: Methods, reagents, kits and systems are disclosed for determining an analyte in a sample suspected of containing the analyte where all reagents are soluble in aqueous solution. One assay method includes treating a sample suspected of containing the analyte under conditions such that if the analyte is present, an activator is brought into reactive configuration with a chemiluminescent compound to activates it. The sample is also treated with an agent to reduce signal not related to analyte. Finally, the sample is treated with a trigger solution thereby producing light from the activated chemiluminescent compound. No reagents are associated with a surface or other solid phase.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2020Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: Beckman Coulter, Inc.Inventors: Hashem Akhavan-Tafti, Dean G. Binger, Ying Chen, Renuka de Silva, Terri McLernon, James Mendoza, Bruce H. Odegaard, Michael Salvati, Nir Shapir, Wenhua Xie