Patents by Inventor Steven W. Lytle

Steven W. Lytle 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).

  • Patent number: 11561385
    Abstract: Embodiments relate to systems and methods for sample image capture using integrated control. A digital microscope or other imaging device can be associated with a sample chamber containing cell, tissue, or other sample material. The chamber can be configured to operate using a variety of environmental variables, including gas concentration, temperature, humidity, and others. The imaging device can be configured to operate using a variety of imaging variables, including magnification, focal length, illumination, and others. A central system control module can be used to configure the settings of those hardware elements, as well as others, to set up and carry out an image capture event. The system control module can be operated to control the physical, optical, chemical, and/or other parameters of the overall imaging environment from one central control point. The variables used to produce the image capture can be configured to dynamically variable during the media capture event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Inventors: Terence Tak-Shing Tam, Christopher Martin, Frank Metting, Jason Mecham, Robert Dain, Larry Rystrom, Paul Adrian Boeschoten, Steven W. Lytle
  • Publication number: 20190170996
    Abstract: Embodiments relate to systems and methods for sample image capture using integrated control. A digital microscope or other imaging device can be associated with a sample chamber containing cell, tissue, or other sample material. The chamber can be configured to operate using a variety of environmental variables, including gas concentration, temperature, humidity, and others. The imaging device can be configured to operate using a variety of imaging variables, including magnification, focal length, illumination, and others. A central system control module can be used to configure the settings of those hardware elements, as well as others, to set up and carry out an image capture event. The system control module can be operated to control the physical, optical, chemical, and/or other parameters of the overall imaging environment from one central control point. The variables used to produce the image capture can be configured to dynamically variable during the media capture event.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2018
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Inventors: Terence Tak-Shing TAM, Christopher MARTIN, Frank METTING, Jason MECHAM, Robert DAIN, Larry RYSTROM, Paul Adrian BOESCHOTEN, Steven W. LYTLE
  • Patent number: 7710642
    Abstract: An illumination system for a fluorescence microscope is provided. The illumination system includes a carriage removably receivable within the microscope and a plurality of filter cubes movably arranged on the carriage, wherein each filter cube is moveable between an active position and an inactive position. Each filter cube includes a housing having first and second openings and a solid state light source secured to the housing. The solid state light source emits light when the filter cube is moved into the active position. Each filter cube further comprises at least one optical filter disposed within the housing, wherein the optical filter corresponds to the solid state light source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Assignee: Westover Scientific, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven W. Lytle, Kevin G. Cassady
  • Publication number: 20090195868
    Abstract: An illumination system for a fluorescence microscope is provided. The illumination system includes a carriage removably receivable within the microscope and a plurality of filter cubes movably arranged on the carriage, wherein each filter cube is moveable between an active position and an inactive position. Each filter cube includes a housing having first and second openings and a solid state light source secured to the housing. The solid state light source emits light when the filter cube is moved into the active position. Each filter cube further comprises at least one optical filter disposed within the housing, wherein the optical filter corresponds to the solid state light source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2009
    Publication date: August 6, 2009
    Applicant: WESTOVER SCIENTIFIC, INC.
    Inventors: Steven W. Lytle, Kevin G. Cassady
  • Patent number: 7502164
    Abstract: An illumination system for a fluorescence microscope is provided. The illumination system includes a carriage removably receivable within the microscope and a plurality of filter cubes movably arranged on the carriage, wherein each filter cube is moveable between an active position and an inactive position. Each filter cube includes a housing having first and second openings and a solid state light source secured to the housing. The solid state light source emits light when the filter cube is moved into the active position. Each filter cube further comprises at least one optical filter disposed within the housing, wherein the optical filter corresponds to the solid state light source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2009
    Assignee: Westover Scientific, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven W. Lytle, Kevin G. Cassady