Patents by Inventor Ryan Oliva
Ryan Oliva 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: 20230109714Abstract: An automated system for processing a sample contained in a liquid sample container includes an automated tool head configured to rotate about a first axis, and to translate along a second axis different than the first axis, an analytic element positioner having an analytic element holder configured to releasably grip an analytic element, and a specimen transfer device carried by the tool head, wherein the tool head is configured to automatically position a working end of the specimen transfer device to obtain a specimen from a sample container held in the sample container holder, and to transfer the obtained specimen to an analytic element held by the analytic element holder, respectively, through one or both of rotation of the tool head about the first axis and translation of the tool head along the second axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2022Publication date: April 13, 2023Applicant: HOLOGIC, INC.Inventors: Barry F. Hunt, Raymond Jenoski, Ryan Oliva, Michael Cordeiro, Eric Grimes
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Publication number: 20230077554Abstract: An automated system for processing a sample contained in a liquid sample container includes an automated tool head configured to rotate about a first axis, and to translate along a second axis different than the first axis, an analytic element positioner having an analytic element holder configured to releasably grip an analytic element, and a specimen transfer device carried by the tool head, wherein the tool head is configured to automatically position a working end of the specimen transfer device to obtain a specimen from a sample container held in the sample container holder, and to transfer the obtained specimen to an analytic element held by the analytic element holder, respectively, through one or both of rotation of the tool head about the first axis and translation of the tool head along the second axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2022Publication date: March 16, 2023Applicant: HOLOGIC, INC.Inventors: Barry F. Hunt, Raymond Jenoski, Ryan Oliva, Michael Cordeiro, Eric Grimes
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Patent number: 11536634Abstract: An automated system for processing a sample contained in a liquid sample container includes an automated tool head configured to rotate about a first axis, and to translate along a second axis different than the first axis, an analytic element positioner having an analytic element holder configured to releasably grip an analytic element, and a specimen transfer device carried by the tool head, wherein the tool head is configured to automatically position a working end of the specimen transfer device to obtain a specimen from a sample container held in the sample container holder, and to transfer the obtained specimen to an analytic element held by the analytic element holder, respectively, through one or both of rotation of the tool head about the first axis and translation of the tool head along the second axis.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 2020Date of Patent: December 27, 2022Assignee: Hologic, Inc.Inventors: Barry F. Hunt, Raymond Jenoski, Ryan Oliva, Michael Cordeiro, Eric Grimes
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Publication number: 20210116334Abstract: An automated system for processing a sample contained in a liquid sample container includes an automated tool head configured to rotate about a first axis, and to translate along a second axis different than the first axis, an analytic element positioner having an analytic element holder configured to releasably grip an analytic element, and a specimen transfer device carried by the tool head, wherein the tool head is configured to automatically position a working end of the specimen transfer device to obtain a specimen from a sample container held in the sample container holder, and to transfer the obtained specimen to an analytic element held by the analytic element holder, respectively, through one or both of rotation of the tool head about the first axis and translation of the tool head along the second axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 24, 2020Publication date: April 22, 2021Applicant: HOLOGIC, INC.Inventors: Barry F. Hunt, Raymond Jenoski, Ryan Oliva, Michael Cordeiro, Eric Grimes
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Patent number: 10900875Abstract: An automated system for processing a sample contained in a liquid sample container includes an automated tool head configured to rotate about a first axis, and to translate along a second axis different than the first axis, an analytic element positioner having an analytic element holder configured to releasably grip an analytic element, and a specimen transfer device carried by the tool head, wherein the tool head is configured to automatically position a working end of the specimen transfer device to obtain a specimen from a sample container held in the sample container holder, and to transfer the obtained specimen to an analytic element held by the analytic element holder, respectively, through one or both of rotation of the tool head about the first axis and translation of the tool head along the second axis.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2018Date of Patent: January 26, 2021Assignee: Hologic, Inc.Inventors: Barry F. Hunt, Raymond Jenoski, Ryan Oliva, Michael Cordeiro, Eric Grimes
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Publication number: 20190041302Abstract: An automated system for processing a sample contained in a liquid sample container includes an automated tool head configured to rotate about a first axis, and to translate along a second axis different than the first axis, an analytic element positioner having an analytic element holder configured to releasably grip an analytic element, and a specimen transfer device carried by the tool head, wherein the tool head is configured to automatically position a working end of the specimen transfer device to obtain a specimen from a sample container held in the sample container holder, and to transfer the obtained specimen to an analytic element held by the analytic element holder, respectively, through one or both of rotation of the tool head about the first axis and translation of the tool head along the second axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2018Publication date: February 7, 2019Applicant: HOLOGIC, INC.Inventors: Barry F. Hunt, Raymond Jenoski, Ryan Oliva, Michael Cordeiro, Eric Grimes
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Publication number: 20160074022Abstract: The invention provides a device, system and method for sample collection wherein a sample can be separated into multiple portions of sample at the site of collection. The separation of portions of sample occurs by separating parts of the specimen collection device. Each of the separable parts contacting a portion of sample can be deposited into separate vessels. The device reduces the risk of sample contamination, because the separable parts can be separated by the action of a release mechanism that allows a user to separate the parts without touching or otherwise contacting the sample collecting region. The release mechanism may be trigger-activated to expel a separable part of the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2015Publication date: March 17, 2016Inventors: Ryan Oliva, Steven Hecht, Howard B. Kaufman
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Patent number: 8137958Abstract: A system for collecting a biological sample includes a collection device comprising a cylindrical body having a bore extending there through and a filter membrane disposed at one end thereof; a filter plug having an insert configured for insertion into the bore; a collar concentrically mounted about the exterior surface of the insert and configured for insertion into the bore; and a gasket disposed about the exterior surface of the insert, wherein an outer dimension of the gasket is variable in response to relative movement between the collar and the insert, and wherein the gasket has a cross section with two end portions and a mid portion that is located radially further away from the insert than the two end portions.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2008Date of Patent: March 20, 2012Assignee: Cytyc CorporationInventors: Eric E. Grimes, Steven A. Scampini, Ryan Oliva, Tuan Ha
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Publication number: 20090162930Abstract: A system for collecting a biological sample includes a collection device comprising a cylindrical body having a bore extending there through and a filter membrane disposed at one end thereof; a filter plug having an insert configured for insertion into the bore; a collar concentrically mounted about the exterior surface of the insert and configured for insertion into the bore; and a gasket disposed about the exterior surface of the insert, wherein an outer dimension of the gasket is variable in response to relative movement between the collar and the insert, and wherein the gasket has a cross section with two end portions and a mid portion that is located radially further away from the insert than the two end portions.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2008Publication date: June 25, 2009Applicant: CYTYC CORPORATIONInventors: Eric E. Grimes, Steven A. Scampini, Ryan Oliva, Tuan Ha
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Patent number: D789550Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2016Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: HOLOGIC, INC.Inventors: Eileen Ludlow, Ryan Oliva