Patents by Inventor Ruth Shuman
Ruth Shuman 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: 7340324Abstract: A mixing and pouring apparatus for computer controlled processing of mixing and pouring operations includes a rotatable arm capable of holding vessels therein, the arm rotatable at programmable speeds and time lengths to perform automated moving and pouring processes. The present invention further provides a cap and vessel positioning system that securely locks a vessel in place and realigns the cap in essentially the identical position in relation to the vessel every time the vessel is capped. In one embodiment, both the cap and vessel have flanges that are aligned when the cap is properly secured to the vessel.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2003Date of Patent: March 4, 2008Assignee: Qiagen North American Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Ellen M. Heath, Ruth Shuman, Douglas J. Kluge, Glenn M. Campbell
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Patent number: 7018587Abstract: A mixing and pouring apparatus for computer controlled processing of mixing and pouring operations includes a rotatable arm capable of holding vessels therein, the arm rotatable at programmable speeds and time lengths to perform automated moving and pouring processes. The present invention further provides a cap and vessel positioning system that securely locks a vessel in place and realigns the cap in essentially the identical position in relation to the vessel every time the vessel is capped. In one embodiment, both the cap and vessel have flanges that are aligned when the cap is properly secured to the vessel.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2001Date of Patent: March 28, 2006Assignee: Gentra Systems, Inc.Inventors: Ellen M. Heath, Ruth Shuman, Douglas J. Kluge, Glenn M. Campbell
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Publication number: 20050191760Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus and method for purifying and isolating nucleic acid. The system uses one or more automated stations to perform steps of the method, including loading a sample onto a solid support in a processing container, purifying the sample, and isolating nucleic acid from the sample. A pump or vacuum may be used in the apparatus of the present invention for supplying fluids to the sample. A pump, vacuum or centrifuge may be used to separate impurities from the sample or to separate nucleic acid from the solid support. Exemplary solid supports and sample processing containers are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2005Publication date: September 1, 2005Inventors: Ellen Heath, Ruth Shuman
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Patent number: 6878340Abstract: A mixing and pouring apparatus for computer controlled processing of mixing and pouring operations includes a rotatable arm capable of holding vessels therein, the arm rotatable at programmable speeds and time lengths to perform automated moving and pouring processes. The present invention further provides a cap and vessel positioning system that securely locks a vessel in place and realigns the cap in essentially the identical position in relation to the vessel every time the vessel is capped. In one embodiment, both the cap and vessel have flanges that are aligned when the cap is properly secured to the vessel.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2001Date of Patent: April 12, 2005Assignee: Gentra Systems, Inc.Inventors: Ellen M. Heath, Ruth Shuman, Douglas J. Kluge, Glenn M. Campbell
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Publication number: 20040092731Abstract: A mixing and pouring apparatus for computer controlled processing of mixing and pouring operations includes a rotatable arm capable of holding vessels therein, the arm rotatable at programmable speeds and time lengths to perform automated moving and pouring processes. The present invention further provides a cap and vessel positioning system that securely locks a vessel in place and realigns the cap in essentially the identical position in relation to the vessel every time the vessel is capped. In one embodiment, both the cap and vessel have flanges that are aligned when the cap is properly secured to the vessel.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2003Publication date: May 13, 2004Applicant: Gentra Systems, Inc.Inventors: Ellen M. Heath, Ruth Shuman, Douglas J. Kluge, Glenn M. Campbell
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Patent number: 6695759Abstract: A centrifuge bucket is provided. The centrifuge bucket has a bucket body and a holder plate mounted within the body. The holder plate has a plurality of holder openings therein to receive samples. The centrifuge bucket has a bottom support member having a plurality of support openings. Each of the support openings is precisely aligned with a respective holder opening. An alignment post mechanism is affixed to the bucket. The alignment post mechanism has a mechanism base disposed on the bottom support member and an alignment post attached to the mechanism base.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2002Date of Patent: February 24, 2004Assignee: Gentra Systems, Inc.Inventors: Glenn M. Campbell, Jr., Douglas J. Kluge, Glenn M. Campbell, Sr., Ellen M. Heath, Ruth Shuman
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Patent number: 6663553Abstract: A rotor locator and centrifuge body locator includes a pair of locator arms that close about the rotor shaft and an alignment pin to center the rotor shaft. A registration mechanism rotates the rotor shaft and the centrifuge body until it reaches a known home position. A method of consistently registering the centrifuge body includes centering a rotor shaft of the body along a known center line and aligning the body to a home position both before and after centrifugation.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2002Date of Patent: December 16, 2003Assignee: Gentra Systems, Inc.Inventors: Glenn M. Campbell, Jr., Douglas J. Kluge, Glenn M. Campbell, Sr., Ellen M. Heath, Ruth Shuman
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Patent number: 6659932Abstract: A rotor locator and centrifuge body locator includes a pair of locator arms that close about the rotor shaft and an alignment pin to center the rotor shaft. A registration mechanism rotates the rotor shaft and the centrifuge body until it reaches a known home position. A method of consistently registering the centrifuge body includes centering a rotor shaft of the body along a known center line and aligning the body to a home position both before and after centrifugation.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2002Date of Patent: December 9, 2003Assignee: Gentra Systems, Inc.Inventors: Glenn M. Campbell, Jr., Douglas J. Kluge, Glenn M. Campbell, Sr., Ellen M. Heath, Ruth Shuman
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Publication number: 20030050170Abstract: A rotor locator and centrifuge body locator includes a pair of locator arms that close about the rotor shaft and an alignment pin to center the rotor shaft. A registration mechanism rotates the rotor shaft and the centrifuge body until it reaches a known home position. A method of consistently registering the centrifuge body includes centering a rotor shaft of the body along a known center line and aligning the body to a home position both before and after centrifugation.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2002Publication date: March 13, 2003Applicant: Gentra Systems, Inc.Inventors: Glenn M. Campbell, Douglas J. Kluge, Glenn M. Campbell, Ellen M. Heath, Ruth Shuman
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Publication number: 20030040419Abstract: A rotor locator and centrifuge body locator includes a pair of locator arms that close about the rotor shaft and an alignment pin to center the rotor shaft. A registration mechanism rotates the rotor shaft and the centrifuge body until it reaches a known home position. A method of consistently registering the centrifuge body includes centering a rotor shaft of the body along a known center line and aligning the body to a home position both before and after centrifugation.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2002Publication date: February 27, 2003Applicant: Gentra Systems, Inc.Inventors: Glenn M. Campbell, Douglas J. Kluge, Glenn M. Campbell, Ellen M. Heath, Ruth Shuman
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Publication number: 20030040418Abstract: A rotor locator and centrifuge body locator includes a pair of locator arms that close about the rotor shaft and an alignment pin to center the rotor shaft. A registration mechanism rotates the rotor shaft and the centrifuge body until it reaches a known home position. A method of consistently registering the centrifuge body includes centering a rotor shaft of the body along a known center line and aligning the body to a home position both before and after centrifugation.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2002Publication date: February 27, 2003Applicant: Gentra Systems, Inc.Inventors: Glenn M. Campbell, Douglas J. Kluge, Glenn M. Campbell, Ellen M. Heath, Ruth Shuman
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Publication number: 20030036470Abstract: A rotor locator and centrifuge body locator includes a pair of locator arms that close about the rotor shaft and an aligmuent pin to center the rotor shaft. A registration mechanism rotates the rotor shaft and the centrifuge body until it reaches a known home position. A method of consistently registering the centrifuge body includes centering a rotor shaft of the body along a known center line and aligning the body to a home position both before and after centrifugation.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2002Publication date: February 20, 2003Applicant: Gentra Systems, Inc.Inventors: Glenn M. Campbell, Douglas J. Kluge, Glenn M. Campbell, Ellen M. Heath, Ruth Shuman
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Patent number: 6491615Abstract: A rotor locator and centrifuge body locator includes a pair of locator arms that close about the rotor shaft and an alignment pin to center the rotor shaft. A registration mechanism rotates the rotor shaft and the centrifuge body until it reaches a known home position. A method of consistently registering the centrifuge body includes centering a rotor shaft of the body along a known center line and aligning the body to a home position both before and after centrifugation. A centrifuge employs the rotor locator and operates using the method. The centrifuge may also include a bucket stop for maintaining proper orientation of centrifuge buckets during registration.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2000Date of Patent: December 10, 2002Assignee: Gentra Systems, Inc.Inventors: Glenn M. Campbell, Jr., Douglas J. Kluge, Glenn M. Campbell, Sr., Ellen M. Heath, Ruth Shuman
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Publication number: 20020133002Abstract: A computer program module and computer system for issuing controls to an automated DNA isolation apparatus includes a series of sub-program modules for controlling the operation of generic processes of DNA isolation. The sub-modules may be used to construct an automated DNA isolation protocol specific to the user's purpose. In other embodiments, a computer program module and computer system issue controls to an automated nucleic acids isolation apparatus including subprogram modules for controlling nucleic acid isolation functions.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 1999Publication date: September 19, 2002Inventors: ELLEN M. HEATH, RUTH SHUMAN
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Publication number: 20020073647Abstract: A mixing and pouring apparatus for computer controlled processing of mixing and pouring operations includes a rotatable arm capable of holding vessels therein, the arm rotatable at programmable speeds and time lengths to perform automated moving and pouring processes. The present invention further provides a cap and vessel positioning system that securely locks a vessel in place and realigns the cap in essentially the identical position in relation to the vessel every time the vessel is capped. In one embodiment, both the cap and vessel have flanges that are aligned when the cap is properly secured to the vessel.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2001Publication date: June 20, 2002Applicant: Gentra Systems, Inc.Inventors: Ellen M. Heath, Ruth Shuman, Douglas J. Kluge, Glenn M. Campbell
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Publication number: 20020048810Abstract: A mixing and pouring apparatus for computer controlled processing of mixing and pouring operations includes a rotatable arm capable of holding vessels therein, the arm rotatable at programmable speeds and time lengths to perform automated moving and pouring processes. The present invention further provides a cap and vessel positioning system that securely locks a vessel in place and realigns the cap in essentially the identical position in relation to the vessel every time the vessel is capped. In one embodiment, both the cap and vessel have flanges that are aligned when the cap is properly secured to the vessel.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2001Publication date: April 25, 2002Applicant: Gentra Systems, Inc.Inventors: Ellen M. Heath, Ruth Shuman, Douglas J. Kluge, Glenn M. Campbell