Patents by Inventor Mieczyslaw Wroblewski
Mieczyslaw Wroblewski 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: 6914555Abstract: A sensor for detecting contact of a fluid delivery probe with a fluid surface and for detecting fluid flow through the probe includes a first electrode disposed along a fluid flow path of the probe upstream from a distal tip of the probe and a second electrode longitudinally spaced and electrically isolated from the first electrode and disposed at the distal tip of the probe. An oscillating signal is transmitted through the first electrode, and at least a portion of the signal is received through the second electrode. Through changes in the received signal due to the distal tip of the probe coming into contact with a fluid surface or due to fluid flow through the conduit between the first and second electrodes, fluid surface contact and fluid flow can be detected. A pressure sensor can be employed to monitor internal fluid pressure within the fluid conduit of the fluid delivery probe as a secondary, redundant mechanism for detecting fluid flow through the conduit.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2003Date of Patent: July 5, 2005Assignee: Gen-Probe IncorporatedInventors: James H. Lipscomb, Anna Jurik, Bernard Katz, Michael J. Keating, Stone Klengler, John J. Kotlarik, Mieczyslaw Wroblewski, Larry Jurik
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Patent number: 6851453Abstract: A sensor for detecting contact of a fluid delivery probe with a fluid surface and for detecting fluid flow through the probe includes a first electrode disposed along a fluid flow path of the probe upstream from a distal tip of the probe and a second electrode longitudinally spaced and electrically isolated from the first electrode and disposed at the distal tip of the probe. An oscillating signal is transmitted through the first electrode, and at least a portion of the signal is received through the second electrode. Through changes in the received signal due to the distal tip of the probe coming into contact with a fluid surface or due to fluid flow through the conduit between the first and second electrodes, fluid surface contact and fluid flow can be detected. A pressure sensor can be employed to monitor internal fluid pressure within the fluid conduit of the fluid delivery probe as a secondary, redundant mechanism for detecting fluid flow through the conduit.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2003Date of Patent: February 8, 2005Assignee: Gen-Probe IncorporatedInventors: James H. Lipscomb, Anna Jurik, Bernard Katz, Michael J. Keating, Stone Klengler, John J. Kotlarik, Mieczyslaw Wroblewski, Larry Jurik
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Patent number: 6663353Abstract: A sensor for detecting contact of a fluid delivery probe with a fluid surface and for detecting fluid flow through the probe includes a first electrode disposed along a fluid flow path of the probe upstream from a distal tip of the probe and a second electrode longitudinally spaced and electrically isolated from the first electrode and disposed at the distal tip of the probe. An oscillating signal is transmitted through the first electrode, and at least a portion of the signal is received through the second electrode. Through changes in the received signal due to the distal tip of the probe coming into contact with a fluid surface or due to fluid flow through the conduit between the first and second electrodes, fluid surface contact and fluid flow can be detected. A pressure sensor can be employed to monitor internal fluid pressure within the fluid conduit of the fluid delivery probe as a secondary, redundant mechanism for detecting fluid flow through the conduit.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2002Date of Patent: December 16, 2003Assignee: Gen-Probe IncorporatedInventors: James H. Lipscomb, Larry Jurik, Bernard Katz, Michael J. Keating, Stone Klengler, John J. Kotlarik, Mieczyslaw Wroblewski
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Patent number: 6658946Abstract: A sensor for detecting contact of a fluid delivery probe with a fluid surface and for detecting fluid flow through the probe includes a first electrode disposed along a fluid flow path of the probe upstream from a distal tip of the probe and a second electrode longitudinally spaced and electrically isolated from the first electrode and disposed at the distal tip of the probe. An oscillating signal is transmitted through the first electrode, and at least a portion of the signal is received through the second electrode. Through changes in the received signal due to the distal tip of the probe coming into contact with a fluid surface or due to fluid flow through the conduit between the first and second electrodes, fluid surface contact and fluid flow can be detected. A pressure sensor can be employed to monitor internal fluid pressure within the fluid conduit of the fluid delivery probe as a secondary, redundant device for detecting fluid flow through the conduit.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2002Date of Patent: December 9, 2003Assignee: Gen-Probe IncorporatedInventors: James H. Lipscomb, Larry Jurik, Bernard Katz, Michael J. Keating, Stone Klengler, John J. Kotlarik, Mieczyslaw Wroblewski
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Publication number: 20030209093Abstract: A sensor for detecting contact of a fluid delivery probe with a fluid surface and for detecting fluid flow through the probe includes a first electrode disposed along a fluid flow path of the probe upstream from a distal tip of the probe and a second electrode longitudinally spaced and electrically isolated from the first electrode and disposed at the distal tip of the probe. An oscillating signal is transmitted through the first electrode, and at least a portion of the signal is received through the second electrode. Through changes in the received signal due to the distal tip of the probe coming into contact with a fluid surface or due to fluid flow through the conduit between the first and second electrodes, fluid surface contact and fluid flow can be detected. A pressure sensor can be employed to monitor internal fluid pressure within the fluid conduit of the fluid delivery probe as a secondary, redundant mechanism for detecting fluid flow through the conduit.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2003Publication date: November 13, 2003Inventors: James H. Lipscomb, Larry Jurik, Bernard Katz, Michael J. Keating, Stone Klengler, John J. Kotlarik, Mieczyslaw Wroblewski, Anna Jurik
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Publication number: 20030200801Abstract: A sensor for detecting contact of a fluid delivery probe with a fluid surface and for detecting fluid flow through the probe includes a first electrode disposed along a fluid flow path of the probe upstream from a distal tip of the probe and a second electrode longitudinally spaced and electrically isolated from the first electrode and disposed at the distal tip of the probe. An oscillating signal is transmitted through the first electrode, and at least a portion of the signal is received through the second electrode. Through changes in the received signal due to the distal tip of the probe coming into contact with a fluid surface or due to fluid flow through the conduit between the first and second electrodes, fluid surface contact and fluid flow can be detected. A pressure sensor can be employed to monitor internal fluid pressure within the fluid conduit of the fluid delivery probe as a secondary, redundant mechanism for detecting fluid flow through the conduit.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2003Publication date: October 30, 2003Inventors: James H. Lipscomb, Larry Jurik, Bernard Katz, Michael J. Keating, Stone Klengler, John J. Kotlarik, Mieczyslaw Wroblewski, Anna Jurik
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Patent number: 6604054Abstract: A sensor for detecting contact of a fluid delivery probe with a fluid surface and for detecting fluid flow through the probe includes a first electrode disposed along a fluid flow path of the probe upstream from a distal tip of the probe and a second electrode longitudinally spaced and electrically isolated from the first electrode and disposed at the distal tip of the probe. An oscillating signal is transmitted through the first electrode, and at least a portion of the signal is received through the second electrode. Through changes in the received signal due to the distal tip of the probe coming into contact with a fluid surface or due to fluid flow through the conduit between the first and second electrodes, fluid surface contact and fluid flow can be detected. A pressure sensor can be employed to monitor internal fluid pressure within the fluid conduit of the fluid delivery probe as a secondary, redundant mechanism for detecting fluid flow through the conduit.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2001Date of Patent: August 5, 2003Assignee: Gen-Probe, Inc.Inventors: James H. Lipscomb, Larry Jurik, Bernard Katz, Michael J. Keating, Stone Klengler, John J. Kotlarik, Mieczyslaw Wroblewski
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Publication number: 20020189324Abstract: A sensor for detecting contact of a fluid delivery probe with a fluid surface and for detecting fluid flow through the probe includes a first electrode disposed along a fluid flow path of the probe upstream from a distal tip of the probe and a second electrode longitudinally spaced and electrically isolated from the first electrode and disposed at the distal tip of the probe. An oscillating signal is transmitted through the first electrode, and at least a portion of the signal is received through the second electrode. Through changes in the received signal due to the distal tip of the probe coming into contact with a fluid surface or due to fluid flow through the conduit between the first and second electrodes, fluid surface contact and fluid flow can be detected. A pressure sensor can be employed to monitor internal fluid pressure within the fluid conduit of the fluid delivery probe as a secondary, redundant means for detecting fluid flow through the conduit.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2002Publication date: December 19, 2002Inventors: James H. Lipscomb, Larry Jurik, Bernard Katz, Michael J. Keating, Stone Klengler, John J. Kotlarik, Mieczyslaw Wroblewski
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Publication number: 20020189373Abstract: A sensor for detecting contact of a fluid delivery probe with a fluid surface and for detecting fluid flow through the probe includes a first electrode disposed along a fluid flow path of the probe upstream from a distal tip of the probe and a second electrode longitudinally spaced and electrically isolated from the first electrode and disposed at the distal tip of the probe. An oscillating signal is transmitted through the first electrode, and at least a portion of the signal is received through the second electrode. Through changes in the received signal due to the distal tip of the probe coming into contact with a fluid surface or due to fluid flow through the conduit between the first and second electrodes, fluid surface contact and fluid flow can be detected. A pressure sensor can be employed to monitor internal fluid pressure within the fluid conduit of the fluid delivery probe as a secondary, redundant means for detecting fluid flow through the conduit.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2002Publication date: December 19, 2002Inventors: James H. Lipscomb, Larry Jurik, Bernard Katz, Michael J. Keating, Stone Klengler, John J. Kotlarik, Mieczyslaw Wroblewski
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Publication number: 20010047692Abstract: A sensor for detecting contact of a fluid delivery probe with a fluid surface and for detecting fluid flow through the probe includes a first electrode disposed along a fluid flow path of the probe upstream from a distal tip of the probe and a second electrode longitudinally spaced and electrically isolated from the first electrode and disposed at the distal tip of the probe. An oscillating signal is transmitted through the first electrode, and at least a portion of the signal is received through the second electrode. Through changes in the received signal due to the distal tip of the probe coming into contact with a fluid surface or due to fluid flow through the conduit between the first and second electrodes, fluid surface contact and fluid flow can be detected. A pressure sensor can be employed to monitor internal fluid pressure within the fluid conduit of the fluid delivery probe as a secondary, redundant means for detecting fluid flow through the conduit.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2001Publication date: December 6, 2001Inventors: James H. Lipscomb, Larry Jurik, Bernard Katz, Michael J. Keating, Stone Klengler, John J. Kotlarik, Mieczyslaw Wroblewski
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Patent number: 5829721Abstract: A number of embodiments of a support for a portion of a limb of a user are described. In one embodiment, the support comprises a frame, and a platform movably connected with the frame such that the platform is variably positionable with respect to the frame. A supporting member is constructed to simultaneously support a wrist and a portion of an arm of the user. A supporting member bearing structure connects the platform with the supporting member such that the supporting member is multi-directionally movable with respect to the frame and the platform.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 1997Date of Patent: November 3, 1998Inventors: Ladislav Jurik, Luke Wroblewski, Mieczyslaw Wroblewski
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Patent number: 5275951Abstract: An apparatus is provided which includes a reaction cartridge having a plurality of reaction wells having different reagents disposed thereon, at least one well adapted to receive a sample, a well containing particles adapted to bind to the sample and which have the capability of being separated from cells which are not bound to the separation particles and at least one fluorophore adapted to bind to a specific type of cell in the sample, and a wash area adapted for washing a probe. An image forming device is provided to detect images which indicate whether specific reactions have occurred in each of the reaction wells. The apparatus also includes a mechanism for dispensing and aspirating liquids including a mechanism for detecting liquid levels. The device further includes logic for analyzing the information received from the image detection apparatus and processing the information to generate a visual indication of the results of the assays being performed.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 1992Date of Patent: January 4, 1994Assignee: Abbott LaboratoriesInventors: Herbert S. Chow, John J. Kotlarik, Mieczyslaw Wroblewski, Thomas J. Wilson, Jimmy D. McCoy
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Patent number: 4738534Abstract: A vertical beam spectrophotometer for measuring the light absorption of an assay prepared using standard wet chemistry procedures and conventional solid phase coated bead technology is disclosed. The spectrophotometer measures the absorption of the assay in a conventional reaction cuvette with the bead remaining in the cuvette. The light source of the spectrophotometer illuminates the bead, which diffuses the light into the surrounding assay solution. A lense projects the diffused light onto a photocell which converts it into an electrical signal having magnitude related to the light absorption of the assay. The signal is processed in a known manner by conventional processing circuitry to obtain an absorption value.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 1987Date of Patent: April 19, 1988Assignee: Abbott LaboratoriesInventors: Kenneth R. Houseman, David C. Wender, Lawrence G. Banovez, Mieczyslaw Wroblewski