Patents by Inventor Robert C. Aviles
Robert C. Aviles 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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Publication number: 20230416663Abstract: The invention provides a device for growing cells—referred to as a cassette. The cell culturing device includes a housing that contains a lid having an optically clear window; a fluid distribution channel; a sample injection port fluidically connected to the fluid distribution channel; a base housing a porous media pad; and a media injection port fluidically connected to the media pad. The lid mates to the base to form a sterile seal; the fluid distribution channel is disposed over the media pad, which is viewable through the optical window; and sample fluid introduced into the fluid distribution channel is distributed evenly to the media pad, e.g., via a plurality of channels. The invention also provides kits that include cassettes of the invention and a tube set.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2023Publication date: December 28, 2023Inventors: Robert C. AVILES, Devin T. MICHAUD, Douglas J. BROWNE
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Patent number: 11788046Abstract: The invention provides a device for growing cells—referred to as a cassette. The cell culturing device includes a housing that contains a lid having an optically clear window; a fluid distribution channel; a sample injection port fluidically connected to the fluid distribution channel; a base housing a porous media pad; and a media injection port fluidically connected to the media pad. The lid mates to the base to form a sterile seal; the fluid distribution channel is disposed over the media pad, which is viewable through the optical window; and sample fluid introduced into the fluid distribution channel is distributed evenly to the media pad, e.g., via a plurality of channels. The invention also provides kits that include cassettes of the invention and a tube set.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2020Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Rapid Micro Biosystems, Inc.Inventors: Robert C. Aviles, Devin T. Michaud, Douglas J. Browne
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Publication number: 20210269758Abstract: The invention provides a device for growing cells—referred to as a cassette. The cell culturing device includes a housing that contains a lid having an optically clear window; a fluid distribution channel; a sample injection port fluidically connected to the fluid distribution channel; a base housing a porous media pad; and a media injection port fluidically connected to the media pad. The lid mates to the base to form a sterile seal; the fluid distribution channel is disposed over the media pad, which is viewable through the optical window; and sample fluid introduced into the fluid distribution channel is distributed evenly to the media pad, e.g., via a plurality of channels. The invention also provides kits that include cassettes of the invention and a tube set.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2020Publication date: September 2, 2021Inventors: Robert C. AVILES, Devin T. MICHAUD, Douglas J. BROWNE
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Patent number: 10801004Abstract: The invention provides a device for growing cells—referred to as a cassette. The cell culturing device includes a housing that contains a lid having an optically clear window; a fluid distribution channel; a sample injection port fluidically connected to the fluid distribution channel; a base housing a porous media pad; and a media injection port fluidically connected to the media pad. The lid mates to the base to form a sterile seal; the fluid distribution channel is disposed over the media pad, which is viewable through the optical window; and sample fluid introduced into the fluid distribution channel is distributed evenly to the media pad, e.g., via a plurality of channels. The invention also provides kits that include cassettes of the invention and a tube set.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2017Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Assignee: Rapid Micro Biosystems, Inc.Inventors: Robert C. Aviles, Devin T. Michaud, Douglas J. Browne
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Publication number: 20180072975Abstract: The invention provides a device for growing cells—referred to as a cassette. The cell culturing device includes a housing that contains a lid having an optically clear window; a fluid distribution channel; a sample injection port fluidically connected to the fluid distribution channel; a base housing a porous media pad; and a media injection port fluidically connected to the media pad. The lid mates to the base to form a sterile seal; the fluid distribution channel is disposed over the media pad, which is viewable through the optical window; and sample fluid introduced into the fluid distribution channel is distributed evenly to the media pad, e.g., via a plurality of channels. The invention also provides kits that include cassettes of the invention and a tube set.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2017Publication date: March 15, 2018Inventors: Robert C. AVILES, Devin T. MICHAUD, Douglas J. BROWNE
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Patent number: 9745546Abstract: The invention provides a device for growing cells—referred to as a cassette. The cell culturing device includes a housing that contains a lid having an optically clear window; a fluid distribution channel; a sample injection port fluidically connected to the fluid distribution channel; a base housing a porous media pad; and a media injection port fluidically connected to the media pad. The lid mates to the base to form a sterile seal; the fluid distribution channel is disposed over the media pad, which is viewable through the optical window; and sample fluid introduced into the fluid distribution channel is distributed evenly to the media pad, e.g., via a plurality of channels. The invention also provides kits that include cassettes of the invention and a tube set.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2012Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: Rapid Micro Biosystems, Inc.Inventors: Robert C. Aviles, Devin T. Michaud, Douglas J. Browne
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Patent number: 9383296Abstract: A reagent container pack for storing, preserving, and automatically unsealing and resealing a plurality of reagent containers in a reagent container pack on-board an automated clinical sample analyzer for analyzing analytes in a body fluid.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2014Date of Patent: July 5, 2016Assignee: Biokit, S.A.Inventors: Mark Talmer, Robert C. Aviles, Luis Miguel Garcia Gros, Paul C. Dahlstrom, Derek Verhoorn, Dan O'Sullivan
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Publication number: 20140342447Abstract: The invention provides a device for growing cells—referred to as a cassette. The cell culturing device includes a housing that contains a lid having an optically clear window; a fluid distribution channel; a sample injection port fluidically connected to the fluid distribution channel; a base housing a porous media pad; and a media injection port fluidically connected to the media pad. The lid mates to the base to form a sterile seal; the fluid distribution channel is disposed over the media pad, which is viewable through the optical window; and sample fluid introduced into the fluid distribution channel is distributed evenly to the media pad, e.g., via a plurality of channels. The invention also provides kits that include cassettes of the invention and a tube set.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2012Publication date: November 20, 2014Applicant: RAPID MICRO BIOSYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Robert C. Aviles, Devin T. Michaud, Douglas J. Browne
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Publication number: 20140287525Abstract: A reagent container pack for storing, preserving, and automatically unsealing and resealing a plurality of reagent containers in a reagent container pack on-board an automated clinical sample analyzer for analyzing analytes in a body fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2014Publication date: September 25, 2014Inventors: Mark Talmer, Robert C. Aviles, Luis Miguel Garcia Gros, Paul C. Dahlstrom, Derek Verhoorn, Dan O'Sullivan
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Patent number: 8728413Abstract: A reagent container pack for storing, preserving, and automatically unsealing and resealing a plurality of reagent containers in a reagent container pack on-board an automated clinical sample analyzer for analyzing analytes in a body fluid.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2008Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: Biokit, S.A.Inventors: Mark Talmer, Robert C. Aviles, Luis Miguel Garcia Gros, Paul C. Dahlstrom, Derek Verhoorn, Dan O'Sullivan
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Patent number: 7985375Abstract: A system and method for automated handling of vials containing liquid medical specimens is disclosed. The robotic system processes the specimens for further downstream molecular analysis. The processing comprises automated vial cap removal, pipetting of the vial contents, transfer of the vial contents to a destination tray such as a multiwell plate, and recapping of the vial.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2008Date of Patent: July 26, 2011Assignee: Qiagen Gaithersburg, Inc.Inventors: Ted Carl Edens, Richard Obiso, Gerard J. Sevigny, Michael Touma, Mark Messina, Brian McKeen, Robert C. Aviles
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Patent number: 7867777Abstract: A sample carrier comprising a frame and one or more sample tube receiving structures pivotally connected to the frame. Each sample tube receiving structure includes a bottom member adapted to receive a plurality of sample tubes and a top member having a plurality of aligned apertures sized to receive sample tubes therethrough. The sample tube receiving structures can be releasably locked relative to a support wall of the frame, thereby substantially immobilizing sample tubes that are held by the sample carrier.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2006Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Assignee: Gen-Probe IncorporatedInventors: Robert C. Aviles, Mark A. Talmer, Gerard J. Sevigny, Matthew W. Webb, Gus G. Tseo
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Publication number: 20090129988Abstract: A reagent container pack for storing, preserving, and automatically unsealing and resealing a plurality of reagent containers in a reagent container pack on-board an automated clinical sample analyzer for analyzing analytes in a body fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2008Publication date: May 21, 2009Inventors: Mark Talmer, Robert C. Aviles, Luis Miguel Garcia Gros, Paul C. Dahlstrom, Derek Verhoorn, Dan O'Sullivan
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Publication number: 20080247914Abstract: A system and method for automated handling of vials containing liquid medical specimens is disclosed. The robotic system processes the specimens for further downstream molecular analysis. The processing comprises automated vial cap removal, pipetting of the vial contents, transfer of the vial contents to a destination tray such as a multiwell plate, and recapping of the vial.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2008Publication date: October 9, 2008Inventors: Ted Carl Edens, Richard Obiso, Gerard J. Sevigny, Michael Touma, Mark Messina, Brian McKeen, Robert C. Aviles
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Patent number: 7132082Abstract: A sample carrier comprising a frame and one or more sample tube receiving structures pivotally connected to the frame. Each sample tube receiving structure includes a bottom member adapted to receive a plurality of sample tubes and a top member having a plurality of aligned apertures sized to receive sample tubes therethrough. The sample tube receiving structures can be releasably locked relative to a support wall of the frame, thereby substantially immobilizing sample tubes that are held by the sample carrier.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2003Date of Patent: November 7, 2006Assignee: Gen-Probe IncorporatedInventors: Robert C. Aviles, Mark A. Talmer, Gerard J. Sevigny, Matthew W. Webb, Gus G. Tseo
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Publication number: 20030215364Abstract: A sample carrier comprising a frame and one or more sample tube receiving structures pivotally connected to the frame. Each sample tube receiving structure includes a bottom member adapted to receive a plurality of sample tubes and a top member having a plurality of aligned apertures sized to receive sample tubes therethrough. The sample tube receiving structures can be releasably locked relative to a support wall of the frame, thereby substantially immobilizing sample tubes that are held by the sample carrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2003Publication date: November 20, 2003Inventors: Robert C. Aviles, Mark A. Talmer, Gerard J. Sevigny, Matthew W. Webb, Gus G. Tseo
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Patent number: 4849772Abstract: An ink jet printer having an ink jet printing device for printing characters in a printing region on a surface of a substrate, the device being constructed to effect optimum printing at a predetermined distance from the device, and a device for holding a substrate having a surface which is to be printed upon in printing position relative to the printing device, the holding device including a referencing plate having a reference surface which lies in a plane which extends past the printing device at the predetermined distance therefrom, and the holding device further including a leaf spring mounted to bear against the side of the substrate opposite the surface to be printed upon for pressing the surface to be printed upon against the reference surface of the referencing plate.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 1988Date of Patent: July 18, 1989Assignee: Dataproducts CorporationInventors: Dirk P. Ten Broeck, Robert C. Aviles
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Patent number: 4829318Abstract: A head tending system for purging and cleaning an ink jet print head includes a self-aligning purge nozzle which can float into positive engagement with a vent hole of the print head and a wiping roller of a non-circular contour about which a tape of wiping cloth passes.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 1987Date of Patent: May 9, 1989Assignee: Dataproducts, Inc.Inventors: Dale F. Racicot, Dirk P. Ten Broeck, Robert C. Aviles
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Patent number: D620603Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2008Date of Patent: July 27, 2010Assignee: Biokit S.A.Inventors: Mark Talmer, Robert C. Aviles, Luis Miguel Garcia Gros, Paul C. Dahlstrom, Derek Verhoorn, Dan O'Sullivan