Patents by Inventor Robert Likuski

Robert Likuski 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).

  • Automated analyzer with low-pressure in-line filtration
    Patent number: 8733152
    Abstract: An automated analyzer for biological samples that contain particulate matter is adapted to be able to process a large number of samples without changing the analytical cartridge, and in many cases without changing the internal switching valves, by including a filter in the low-pressure section of the analyzer, and preferably configuring the analyzer to be able to perform backflushing on the filter between sample injections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Likuski, Donald Bartling, Yao Kunquan, Tong Le, Kent Matsumoto
  • Calibration surface method for determination on of analyte ratios
    Patent number: 8260556
    Abstract: The ratio of analytes is determined directly from the responses of the analytes using a conversion method. Individual analyte responses are obtained by using a selected measuring technique, and these individual responses are used as the independent variables in a conversion method. The dependent variable of conversion method is the desired analyte ratio. The resulting conversion method is then used to directly calculate the desired ratio of analytes as a function of the measured responses. No intermediate conversions, such as using a calibration curve to convert individual measured analyte responses to concentration values, are needed to obtain the desired ratio.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Likuski, Roger Walker, Yabin Lu
  • Automated Analyzer with Low-Pressure In-Line Filtration
    Publication number: 20120103074
    Abstract: An automated analyzer for biological samples that contain particulate matter is adapted to be able to process a large number of samples without changing the analytical cartridge, and in many cases without changing the internal switching valves, by including a filter in the low-pressure section of the analyzer, and preferably configuring the analyzer to be able to perform backflushing on the filter between sample injections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2011
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Applicant: Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Likuski, Donald Bartling, Yao Kunquan, Tong Le, Kent Matsumoto
  • CALIBRATION SURFACE METHOD FOR DETERMINATION OF ANALYTE RATIOS
    Publication number: 20100049444
    Abstract: The ratio of analytes is determined directly from the responses of the analytes using a conversion method. Individual analyte responses are obtained by using a selected measuring technique, and these individual responses are used as the independent variables in a conversion method. The dependent variable of conversion method is the desired analyte ratio. The resulting conversion method is then used to directly calculate the desired ratio of analytes as a function of the measured responses. No intermediate conversions, such as using a calibration curve to convert individual measured analyte responses to concentration values, are needed to obtain the desired ratio.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2008
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Applicant: BIO-RED LABORATORIES, INC.
    Inventors: Robert Likuski, Roger Walker, Yabin Lu