Patents by Inventor Rick Pittaro

Rick Pittaro 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).

  • Publication number: 20240418675
    Abstract: A method includes providing a system comprising an electrophoresis cartridge interface that releasably engages with an electrophoresis cartridge that includes an anode, a cathode, and at least one electrophoresis capillary that is in fluid communication with the anode and the cathode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2024
    Publication date: December 19, 2024
    Applicant: IntegenX, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexander Kindwall, Chungsoo Charles Park, Fedor Ilkov, Stevan Jovanovich, David King, Tristan Robert Littlehale, David Grant Nilson, Rick Pittaro, Robert A. Schueren, Mattias Vangbo, Philip Justus Wunderle
  • Patent number: 12099032
    Abstract: An electrophoresis cartridge can include an integrated electrophoresis assembly including an anode sub-assembly comprising an anode, a cathode sub-assembly comprising a cathode; and at least one electrophoresis capillary having a first end in fluid communication with the cathode sub-assembly and a second end in fluid communication with the anode sub-assembly. The cartridge can further include a reagent container comprising electrophoresis buffer; a fluid conduit in fluidic communication with the reagent container; a pump in fluidic communication with the fluid conduit, the pump configured to transfer the electrophoresis buffer through the fluid conduit from the reagent container to the passage of the cathode sub-assembly; and a sample inlet port and at least one sample line, wherein the sample line places the sample inlet port in fluidic communication with the first end of the electrophoresis capillary through a passage in the cathode sub-assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Assignee: INTEGENX, INC.
    Inventors: Alexander Kindwall, Chungsoo Charles Park, Fedor IIkov, Stevan Jovanovich, David King, Tristan Robert Littlehale, David Grant Nilson, Rick Pittaro, Robert A. Schueren, Mattias Vangbo, Philip Justus Wunderle
  • Publication number: 20210003530
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for sample preparation, processing and analysis. Also provided in the present disclosure is a fully-integrated electrophoresis cartridge which has a small footprint and configured to removably engage with the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2020
    Publication date: January 7, 2021
    Inventors: Alexander Kindwall, Chungsoo Charles Park, Fedor IIkov, Stevan Jovanovich, David King, Tristan Robert Littlehale, David Grant Nilson, Rick Pittaro, Robert A. Schueren, Mattias Vangbo, Philip Justus Wunderle
  • Patent number: 10690627
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for sample preparation, processing and analysis. Also provided in the present disclosure is a fully-integrated electrophoresis cartridge which has a small footprint and configured to removably engage with the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: IntegenX, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexander Kindwall, Chungsoo Charles Park, Fedor Ilkov, Stevan Jovanovich, David King, Tristan Robert Littlehale, David Grant Nilson, Rick Pittaro, Robert A. Schueren, Mattias Vangbo, Philip Justus Wunderle
  • Publication number: 20160116439
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for sample preparation, processing and analysis. Also provided in the present disclosure is a fully-integrated electrophoresis cartridge which has a small footprint and configured to removably engage with the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2015
    Publication date: April 28, 2016
    Inventors: Alexander Kindwall, Chungsoo Charles Park, Fedor Ilkov, Stevan Jovanovich, David King, Tristan Robert Littlehale, David Grant Nilson, Rick Pittaro, Robert A. Schueren, Mattias Vangbo, Philip Justus Wunderle
  • Patent number: 7575558
    Abstract: A portable medical analyzer comprising a sampling module with a sample port for receiving body fluid, an assay sensor module for analysis of the body fluid, an analytical detector module with detection of information from the assay, and a communications module for transferring the information to a remote location via a wired or wireless network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2009
    Assignee: Pelikan Technologies Inc
    Inventors: Dirk Boecker, Rick Pittaro, Michael Greenstein, Michael C. Higgins, Dominique M. Freeman
  • Patent number: 7344894
    Abstract: A method and miniature analytical device with thermal regulation of reactant using a localized heat source capable of emitting electromagnetic radiation, such as light emitting diodes (“LED”s) and vertical cavity surface emitting lasers (“VCSEL”s), generating internal heat, such as resistive, inductive and Peltier heaters, or external heating. The miniature analytical device comprises of array of temperature-controlled zones to restrict the volume heated and localize the heating by having the localized heat source comprise an array of emitters or heaters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: Agilent Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Greenstein, Frederick Stawitcke, Vladimir Drbal, Ganapati R. Mauze, Rick Pittaro, Richard Pering, Ed Verdonk, Don Alden, Frank Ingle, Klaus Stefan Drese, Hans-Joachim Hartmann, Olaf Soerensen
  • Publication number: 20060230818
    Abstract: Planar resonant tunneling sensor devices and methods for using the same are provided. The subject devices include first and second electrodes present on a surface of a planar substrate and separated from each other by a nanodimensioned gap. The devices also include a first member for holding a sample, and a second member for moving the first member and planar resonant tunneling electrode relative to each other. Also provided are methods of fabricating such a device and methods of using such a device for improved detection and characterization of a sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2005
    Publication date: October 19, 2006
    Inventors: Phillip Barth, Derek Stein, Curt Flory, Rick Pittaro, Daniel Roitman
  • Patent number: 7114378
    Abstract: Planar resonant tunneling sensor devices and methods for using the same are provided. The subject devices include first and second electrodes present on a surface of a planar substrate and separated from each other by a nanodimensioned gap. The devices also include a first member for holding a sample, and a second member for moving the first member and planar resonant tunneling electrode relative to each other. Also provided are methods of fabricating such a device and methods of using such a device for improved detection and characterization of a sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2006
    Assignee: Agilent Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Philip W. Barth, Derek Stein, Curt Flory, Rick Pittaro, Daniel Roitman
  • Patent number: 6966880
    Abstract: A portable medical analyzer comprising a sampling module with a sample port for receiving body fluid, an assay sensor module for analysis of the body fluid, an analytical detector module with detection of information from the assay, and a communications module for transferring the information to a remote location via a wired or wireless network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2005
    Assignee: Agilent Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Dirk Boecker, Rick Pittaro, Michael Greenstein, Michael C. Higgins, Dominique M. Freeman
  • Publication number: 20040260204
    Abstract: A portable medical analyzer comprising a sampling module with a sample port for receiving body fluid, an assay sensor module for analysis of the body fluid, an analytical detector module with detection of information from the assay, and a communications module for transferring the information to a remote location via a wired or wireless network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2004
    Publication date: December 23, 2004
    Applicant: Agilent Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Dirk Boecker, Rick Pittaro, Michael Greenstein, Michael C. Higgins, Dominique M. Freeman
  • Publication number: 20030073229
    Abstract: A method and miniature analytical device with thermal regulation of reactants using a localized heat source capable of emitting electromagnetic radiation, such as light emitting diodes (“LED”s) and vertical cavity surface emitting lasers (“VCSEL”s), generating internal heat, such as resistive, inductive and Peltier heaters, or external heating. The miniature analytical device comprises of array of temperature-controlled zones to restrict the volume heated and localize the heating by having the localized heat source comprise an array of emitters or heaters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2001
    Publication date: April 17, 2003
    Inventors: Michael Greenstein, Frederick Stawitcke, Vladimir Drbal, Ganapati R. Mauze, Rick Pittaro, Richard Pering, Ed Verdonk, Don Alden, Frank Ingle, Klaus Stefan Drese, Hans-Joachim Hartmann, Olaf Soerensen
  • Publication number: 20030073931
    Abstract: A portable medical analyzer comprising a sampling module with a sample port for receiving body fluid, an assay sensor module for analysis of the body fluid, an analytical detector module with detection of information from the assay, and a communications module for transferring the information to a remote location via a wired or wireless network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2001
    Publication date: April 17, 2003
    Inventors: Dirk Boecker, Rick Pittaro, Michael Greenstein, Michael C. Higgins, Dominique M. Freeman