Patents by Inventor Sébastien Bernay
Sébastien Bernay 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: 20230366897Abstract: An apparatus for automatic handling of a sample within a receptacle, the apparatus having an axis A-A and comprising a carousel being configured to rotate about the axis A-A, a support extending above the carousel, the support including a carrier configured to move along X, Z coordinate axes to transport receptacles from a first location to a second location, wherein, the X coordinate axis is parallel to the axis A-A, the Z coordinate axis is perpendicular to the axis A-A and to the X coordinate axis, and the X and Z coordinate axes define a line of operation, wherein, the apparatus is configured so that rotation of the carousel aligns a receptacle with the line of operation of the carrier to allow the carrier to transport the receptacle from the first location to the second location.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2021Publication date: November 16, 2023Inventors: Sébastien BERNAY, Thomas BARNAY, Anaïs FAURE-VIDAL
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Patent number: 11555823Abstract: A medical analysis method uses a medical analysis machine provided with a poly-articulated robot (70) comprising joints defining at least six axes of rotation (A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6) and adapted for spacing and/or orienting a terminal member (66) according to six degrees of freedom, the terminal member bearing a grasping member (78) adapted for grasping a container (16). The medical analysis method comprises at least the succession of steps consisting of providing a container (16) containing a sample to be treated stemming from a human being or an animal, transferring said container (16) towards at least one treatment station of the medical analysis machine (100) by means of the poly-articulated robot, treating the sample in a treatment station, transferring the container towards a station for capturing images, and displaying the treatment results through a user interface.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2018Date of Patent: January 17, 2023Assignees: BIO-RAD INNOVATIONS, DiaMed GmbHInventors: Jean-Michel Brisebrat, Sébastien Bernay, Cédric Gagnepain, Daniel Seydoux
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Patent number: 10654167Abstract: A method of initializing and controlling a robotic installation comprising a first robot (70) having a minimum of four degrees of freedom and a second robot (30) that is of Cartesian type, the method comprising the following steps: using the first robot (70) to collect location information relating to at least one element situated in a workspace common to the first and second robots; and using the collected location information to move the second robot (30) in or around the element.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2015Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Assignee: DiaMed GmbHInventors: Anais Faure-Vidal, Sebastien Bernay, Cedric Gagnepain
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Patent number: 10416180Abstract: The invention relates to a station for uncovering a receptacle comprising a body in which a plurality of adjacent holes, initially sealed by a cover, are formed. The station comprises at least one cutting member for making at least one cut in the cover between two adjacent holes, so as to form at least one cover portion closing off at least one of the holes of the receptacle, i.e., the selected hole; and at least one heating gripping device which is arranged so as to heat and remove said cover portion, thereby opening the selected hole.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2017Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: BIO-RAD EUROPE GMBHInventors: Sébastien Bernay, Jean-Michel Brisebrat, Frédéric Buffiere
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Publication number: 20190079106Abstract: A medical analysis method uses a medical analysis machine provided with a poly-articulated robot (70) comprising joints defining at least six axes of rotation (A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6) and adapted for spacing and/or orienting a terminal member (66) according to six degrees of freedom, the terminal member bearing a grasping member (78) adapted for grasping a container (16). The medical analysis method comprises at least the succession of steps consisting of providing a container (16) containing a sample to be treated stemming from a human being or an animal, transferring said container (16) towards at least one treatment station of the medical analysis machine (100) by means of the poly-articulated robot, treating the sample in a treatment station, transferring the container towards a station for capturing images, and displaying the treatment results through a user interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2018Publication date: March 14, 2019Inventors: Jean-Michel BRISEBRAT, Sébastien BERNAY, Cédric GAGNEPAIN, Daniel SEYDOUX
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Patent number: 10139423Abstract: A medical analysis method uses a medical analysis machine provided with a poly-articulated robot (70) comprising joints defining at least six axes of rotation (A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6) and adapted for spacing and/or orienting a terminal member (66) according to six degrees of freedom, the terminal member bearing a grasping member (78) adapted for grasping a container (16). The medical analysis method comprises at least the succession of steps consisting of providing a container (16) containing a sample to be treated stemming from a human being or an animal, transferring said container (16) towards at least one treatment station of the medical analysis machine (100) by means of the poly-articulated robot, treating the sample in a treatment station, transferring the container towards a station for capturing images, and displaying the treatment results through a user interface.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2013Date of Patent: November 27, 2018Assignees: BIO-RAD INNOVATIONS, DiaMed GmbHInventors: Jean-Michel Brisebat, Sébastien Bernay, Cédric Gagnepain, Daniel Seydoux
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Publication number: 20170219618Abstract: The invention relates to a station for uncovering a receptacle comprising a body in which a plurality of adjacent holes, initially sealed by a cover, are formed. The station comprises at least one cutting member for making at least one cut in the cover between two adjacent holes, so as to form at least one cover portion closing off at least one of the holes of the receptacle, i.e., the selected hole; and at least one heating gripping device which is arranged so as to heat and remove said cover portion, thereby opening the selected hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2017Publication date: August 3, 2017Applicants: BIO-RAD INNOVATIONS, DiaMed GmbHInventors: Sébastien BERNAY, Jean-Michel BRISEBRAT, Frédéric BUFFIERE
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Patent number: 9658141Abstract: The invention relates to a station for uncovering a receptacle comprising a body in which a plurality of adjacent holes, initially sealed by a cover, are formed. The station comprises at least one cutting member for making at least one cut in the cover between two adjacent holes, so as to form at least one cover portion closing off at least one of the holes of the receptacle, i.e., the selected hole; and at least one heating gripping device which is arranged so as to heat and remove said cover portion, thereby opening the selected hole.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2012Date of Patent: May 23, 2017Assignees: Bio-Rad Innovations, DiaMed GmbHInventors: Sébastien Bernay, Jean-Michel Brisebrat, Frédéric Buffiere
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Publication number: 20170015001Abstract: A method of initializing and controlling a robotic installation comprising a first robot (70) having a minimum of four degrees of freedom and a second robot (30) that is of Cartesian type, the method comprising the following steps: using the first robot (70) to collect location information relating to at least one element situated in a workspace common to the first and second robots; and using the collected location information to move the second robot (30) in or around the element.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2015Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventors: Anais Faure-Vidal, Sebastien Bernay, Cedric Gagnepain
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Patent number: 9314789Abstract: Receptacle of gel card type comprising a body, formed in which are several adjacent wells, initially sealed by a cover having a length and a width. The cover has at least one precut between two adjacent wells so as to form at least one cover portion sealing at least one of the wells of the receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2012Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Assignees: DIAMED GMBH, BIO-RAD INNOVATIONSInventors: Sébastien Bernay, Jean-Michel Brisebrat, Frédéric Buffiere
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Patent number: 9302266Abstract: A machine for treatment and/or analysis of biological samples, including a hinged arm to which a clamp for gripping a first biological sample holder is fixed. The clamp including first and second arms able to move relative to each other along a gripping position between a first position of gripping the first biological sample holder, and a first position of releasing the biological sample holder. Each arm of the clamp includes a groove. When the first and second arms are in the first position of release, the first and second grooves are spaced away from each other along the gripping direction, and when the first and second arms are in the first gripping position, the first and second grooves are brought closer to each other along the gripping direction, so as to be able to receive lateral edges of the first biological sample holder, so as to grip it by squeezing the lateral edges along the gripping direction.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2014Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: BIO RAD INNOVATIONSInventors: Michel Philippon, Sebastien Bernay
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Publication number: 20150111198Abstract: A medical analysis method uses a medical analysis machine provided with a poly-articulated robot (70) comprising joints defining at least six axes of rotation (A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6) and adapted for spacing and/or orienting a terminal member (66) according to six degrees of freedom, the terminal member bearing a grasping member (78) adapted for grasping a container (16). The medical analysis method comprises at least the succession of steps consisting of providing a container (16) containing a sample to be treated stemming from a human being or an animal, transferring said container (16) towards at least one treatment station of the medical analysis machine (100) by means of the poly-articulated robot, treating the sample in a treatment station, transferring the container towards a station for capturing images, and displaying the treatment results through a user interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2013Publication date: April 23, 2015Inventors: Jean-Michel Brisebat, Sébastien Bernay, Cédric Gagnepain, Daniel Seydoux
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Publication number: 20150071820Abstract: A machine for treatment and/or analysis of biological samples, including a hinged arm to which a clamp for gripping a first biological sample holder is fixed. The clamp including first and second arms able to move relative to each other along a gripping position between a first position of gripping the first biological sample holder, and a first position of releasing the biological sample holder. Each arm of the clamp includes a groove. When the first and second arms are in the first position of release, the first and second grooves are spaced away from each other along the gripping direction, and when the first and second arms are in the first gripping position, the first and second grooves are brought closer to each other along the gripping direction, so as to be able to receive lateral edges of the first biological sample holder, so as to grip it by squeezing the lateral edges along the gripping direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2014Publication date: March 12, 2015Inventors: Michel PHILIPPON, Sebastien BERNAY
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Patent number: 8920721Abstract: A machine for treatment and/or analysis of biological samples is provided. The machine includes a hinged arm to which a clamp for gripping a first biological sample holder is fixed. The clamp includes first and second arms able to move relative to each other along a gripping position between a first position of gripping the first biological sample holder, and a first position of releasing the biological sample holder. Each arm of the clamp includes a groove. When the first and second arms are in the first position of release, the first and second grooves are spaced away from each other along the gripping direction, and when the first and second arms are in the first gripping position, the first and second grooves are brought closer to each other along the gripping direction, so as to be able to receive lateral edges of and grip the first biological sample holder.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2009Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: Noviloire SAInventors: Michel Philippon, Sébastien Bernay
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Publication number: 20140124510Abstract: Receptacle of gel card type comprising a body, formed in which are several adjacent wells, initially sealed by a cover having a length and a width. The cover has at least one precut between two adjacent wells so as to form at least one cover portion sealing at least one of the wells of the receptacle.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2012Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: Bio-Rad InnovationsInventors: Sébastien Bernay, Jean-Michel Brisebrat, Frédéric Buffiere
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Publication number: 20140093972Abstract: The invention relates to a station for uncovering a receptacle comprising a body in which a plurality of adjacent holes, initially sealed by a cover, are formed. The station comprises at least one cutting member for making at least one cut in the cover between two adjacent holes, so as to form at least one cover portion closing off at least one of the holes of the receptacle, i.e., the selected hole; and at least one heating gripping device which is arranged so as to heat and remove said cover portion, thereby opening the selected hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2012Publication date: April 3, 2014Applicants: NOVILOIRE, BIO-RAD INNOVATIONSInventors: Sébastien Bernay, Jean-Michel Brisebrat, Frédéric Buffiere
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Publication number: 20110150611Abstract: A machine for treatment and/or analysis of biological samples, including a hinged arm to which a clamp for gripping a first biological sample holder is fixed. The clamp including first and second arms able to move relative to each other along a gripping position between a first position of gripping the first biological sample holder, and a first position of releasing the biological sample holder. Each arm of the clamp includes a groove. When the first and second arms are in the first position of release, the first and second grooves are spaced away from each other along the gripping direction, and when the first and second arms are in the first gripping position, the first and second grooves are brought closer to each other along the gripping direction, so as to be able to receive lateral edges of the first biological sample holder, so as to grip it by squeezing the lateral edges along the gripping direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2009Publication date: June 23, 2011Inventors: Michel Philippon, Sébastien Bernay