Patents by Inventor Steve M. Pignataro

Steve M. Pignataro 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).

  • SAMPLE HOLDERS AND METHODS OF USING THEM
    Publication number: 20170045425
    Abstract: Certain embodiments described herein are directed to sample holders that can be used to retain a sample support effective for use in direct sample analysis. In some embodiments, the sample support can include a first and a second plate with apertures to permit a sample to be analyzed using direct sample analysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2016
    Publication date: February 16, 2017
    Inventors: Paul L St. Cyr, Michael L. DelVecchio, Leonard J. Weisgable, John T. Buturla, Steve M Pignataro
  • Sample holders and methods of using them
    Patent number: 9412572
    Abstract: Certain embodiments described herein are directed to sample holders that can be used to retain a sample support effective for use in direct sample analysis. In some embodiments, the sample support can include a first and a second plate with apertures to permit a sample to be analyzed using direct sample analysis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: PerkinElmer Health Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul L St. Cyr, Michael L. DelVecchio, Leonard J. Weisgable, John T. Buturla, Steve M Pignataro
  • SAMPLE HOLDERS AND METHODS OF USING THEM
    Publication number: 20140116160
    Abstract: Certain embodiments described herein are directed to sample holders that can be used to retain a sample support effective for use in direct sample analysis. In some embodiments, the sample support can include a first and a second plate with apertures to permit a sample to be analyzed using direct sample analysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2012
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Inventors: Paul L. St. Cyr, Michael L. DelVecchio, Leonard J. Weisgable, John T. Buturla, Steve M. Pignataro