Patents by Inventor Steve Gunnerson

Steve Gunnerson 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).

  • System and apparatus for separating and orienting sample containers
    Patent number: 9174244
    Abstract: A system and apparatus for separating/sorting and orienting/aligning tubes and/or vials or other sample containers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: Nautilus Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Steve Gunnerson, Eric Moore
  • SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR SEPARATING AND ORIENTING SAMPLE CONTAINERS
    Publication number: 20140102954
    Abstract: A system and apparatus for separating/sorting and orienting/aligning tubes and/or vials or other sample containers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Inventors: Steve Gunnerson, Eric Moore
  • Method and apparatus for removing and applying adhesive components
    Patent number: 6758254
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for removing adhesive backed components from a carrier tape and applying them onto a substrate which utilizes a retracting blade having a top surface for positioning the adhesive backed components. Extension of the retracting blade and advancement of the carrier occur simultaneously and independently from one another thereby enabling a significant reduction in cycle times.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Assignee: Nautilus Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Moore, Steve Gunnerson
  • Method and apparatus for removing and applying adhesive components
    Publication number: 20030070750
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for removing adhesive backed components from a carrier tape and applying them onto a substrate which utilizes a retracting blade having a top surface for positioning the adhesive backed components. Extension of the retracting blade and advancement of the carrier occur simultaneously and independently from one another thereby enabling a significant reduction in cycle times.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2001
    Publication date: April 17, 2003
    Inventors: Eric Moore, Steve Gunnerson