Patents by Inventor Thomas G. Kenny
Thomas G. Kenny 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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Patent number: 11828925Abstract: The present invention provides, in various embodiments, a miniature movable-beam laser objective configured to fit within the very small dimensions of a standard objective. This small, portable movable-laser source allows the beam to be directed at a computer-generated target or at the spot of a focused target-designator beam.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2020Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: HAMILTON THORNE, INC.Inventors: Diarmaid Douglas-Hamilton, Sudha Thimmaraju, Stephen F. Fulghum, Jr., Thomas G. Kenny, Thomas G. Kenny, Jr.
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Publication number: 20210041680Abstract: The present invention provides, in various embodiments, a miniature movable-beam laser objective configured to fit within the very small dimensions of a standard objective. This small, portable movable-laser source allows the beam to be directed at a computer-generated target or at the spot of a focused target-designator beam.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2020Publication date: February 11, 2021Inventors: Diarmaid Douglas-Hamilton, Sudha Thimmaraju, Stephen F. Fulghum, Jr., Thomas G. Kenny, Thomas G. Kenny, Jr.
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Patent number: 10816786Abstract: The present invention provides, in various embodiments, a miniature movable-beam laser objective configured to fit within the very small dimensions of a standard objective. This small, portable movable-laser source allows the beam to be directed at a computer-generated target or at the spot of a focused target-designator beam.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2019Date of Patent: October 27, 2020Assignee: Hamilton Thorne, Inc.Inventors: Diarmaid Douglas-Hamilton, Sudha Thimmaraju, Stephen F. Fulghum, Jr., Thomas G. Kenny, Thomas G. Kenny, Jr.
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Publication number: 20190235221Abstract: The present invention provides, in various embodiments, a miniature movable-beam laser objective configured to fit within the very small dimensions of a standard objective. This small, portable movable-laser source allows the beam to be directed at a computer-generated target or at the spot of a focused target-designator beam.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2019Publication date: August 1, 2019Inventors: Diarmaid Douglas-Hamilton, Sudha Thimmaraju, Stephen F. Fulghum, JR., Thomas G. Kenny, Thomas G. Kenny, JR.
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Patent number: 9335532Abstract: A laser assembly is provided which includes an objective assembly having an objective and a dichroic mirror, a collimating assembly having a collimating lens and a selectively displaceable mount, and a laser supply assembly having a laser source. The laser assembly can provide laser light through the collimating lens, which collimates the laser light into a collimated beam. The laser beam is preferably transmitted onto the dichroic mirror, which reflects the laser light through the objective along the optical path of the objective which converges into a focal point. Such a laser assembly preferably provides substantial control of the laser beam, for example, for micromanipulation of a sample.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2007Date of Patent: May 10, 2016Assignee: Hamilton Thorne, Inc.Inventors: Thomas G. Kenny, Diarmaid H. Douglas-Hamilton
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Patent number: 9040272Abstract: The present invention provides a method and system for using eye-safe infrared energy from a Class I laser to manipulate cells in culture. The laser energy produces one or more phase boundary propulsion events, which generate hydrodynamic forces sufficient to manipulate cells at the focal point.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2011Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Assignee: Hamilton Thorne, Inc.Inventors: Diarmaid H. Douglas-Hamilton, Thomas G. Kenny
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Patent number: 8422128Abstract: A modular laser objective for use with a microscope is provided. A mounting modular body permits the modular objective to be releasably mounted to the turret of a microscope. The objective has an optical axis that permits an image beam to be emitted through the objective toward the eyepiece of a microscope. The modular body supports a mirror positioned at an angle to the optical axis of the objective. A modular laser assembly is mounted on the modular body on a first side of the mirror for directing a laser beam toward the mirror so that the energy is reflected off the mirror and through the objective in a direction that is substantially aligned with the optical axis of the objective.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2009Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Assignee: Hamilton-Thorne, Inc.Inventors: Diarmaid H. Douglas-Hamilton, Thomas G. Kenny
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Patent number: 8149504Abstract: An objective assembly for use with a microscope is provided. The objective has an optical axis that permits an image beam to be emitted through the objective toward the eyepiece of a microscope. A mirror is positioned at an angle to the optical axis of the objective. A laser assembly is positioned on a first side of the mirror for directing a laser beam toward said mirror so that the energy is reflected off the mirror and through the objective in a direction that is substantially aligned with the optical axis of the objective. An indicator assembly including a source of light is positioned with the light incident on the other side of the mirror to reflect a beam of light in a direction opposite to the direction of the laser beam to provide an optical representation at the eyepiece of a microscope of the position of the laser beam being emitted by the objective.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2009Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: Hamilton Thorne Biosciences, Inc.Inventors: Thomas G. Kenny, Diarmaid H. Douglas-Hamilton
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Publication number: 20110306108Abstract: The present invention provides a method and system for using eye-safe infrared energy from a Class I laser to manipulate cells in culture. The laser energy produces one or more phase boundary propulsion events, which generate hydrodynamic forces sufficient to manipulate cells at the focal point.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2011Publication date: December 15, 2011Inventors: Diarmaid H. Douglas-Hamilton, Thomas G. Kenny
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Publication number: 20100118395Abstract: A modular laser objective for use with a microscope is provided. A mounting modular body permits the modular objective to be releasably mounted to the turret of a microscope. The objective has an optical axis that penults an image beam to be emitted through the objective toward the eyepiece of a microscope. The modular body supports a mirror positioned at an angle to the optical axis of the objective. A modular laser assembly is mounted on the modular body on a first side of the mirror for directing a laser beam toward the mirror so that the energy is reflected off the mirror and through the objective in a direction that is substantially aligned with the optical axis of the objective.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2009Publication date: May 13, 2010Inventors: Diarmaid H. Douglas-Hamilton, Thomas G. Kenny
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Publication number: 20090316259Abstract: An objective assembly for use with a microscope is provided. The objective has an optical axis that permits an image beam to be emitted through the objective toward the eyepiece of a microscope. A mirror is positioned at an angle to the optical axis of the objective. A laser assembly is positioned on a first side of the mirror for directing a laser beam toward said mirror so that the energy is reflected off the mirror and through the objective in a direction that is substantially aligned with the optical axis of the objective. An indicator assembly including a source of light is positioned with the light incident on the other side of the mirror to reflect a beam of light in a direction opposite to the direction of the laser beam to provide an optical representation at the eyepiece of a microscope of the position of the laser beam being emitted by the objective.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2009Publication date: December 24, 2009Inventors: THOMAS G. KENNY, Diarmaid H. Douglas-Hamilton
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Patent number: 7359116Abstract: An optical injection system for use in conjunction with a microscope having a turret supporting an objective having an optical path is provided. The optical injection system includes a dichroic mirror disposed between the turret and the objective, along the optical path. A collimating lens is further provided having an optical path directed to intersect the dichroic mirror. A laser source is positioned to project a laser beam through the collimating lens and along the collimating lens optical path. The laser can be used in conjunction with the microscope for a number of microsurgery applications. A method for calculating and displaying the isothermal contours of the energy produced by a laser in a sample is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2002Date of Patent: April 15, 2008Assignee: Hamilton Thome Biosciences, Inc.Inventor: Thomas G. Kenny
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Publication number: 20030090792Abstract: An optical injection system for use in conjunction with a microscope having a turret supporting an objective having an optical path is provided. The optical injection system includes a dichroic mirror disposed between the turret and the objective, along the optical path. A collimating lens is further provided having an optical path directed to intersect the dichroic mirror. A laser source is positioned to project a laser beam through the collimating lens and along the collimating lens optical path. The laser can be used in conjunction with the microscope for a number of microsurgery applications. A method for calculating and displaying the isothermal contours of the energy produced by a laser in a sample is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2002Publication date: May 15, 2003Inventors: Thomas G. Kenny, Diarmaid H. Douglas-Hamilton
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Patent number: 6445451Abstract: A cassette reader for detecting the status of stained samples is provided. The colorimeter includes one or more high power emitting diodes as the source of illuminating the sample. An elliptical mirror, with a central aperture to permit the light to penetrate on to the sample, directs the scattered light on to its focal point at a detector. The colorimeter includes a microprocessor which compares an output signal for the percent ratio value of the detected values of a sample and a standard sample. The colorimeter housing provides position sensors which allow the identification of the well being examined. Finally, the system is modified to measure cell motility by determining the ratio of motile sperms to total cell concentration.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 1999Date of Patent: September 3, 2002Assignee: Hamilton Thorne ResearchInventors: Diarmaid H. Douglas-Hamilton, Thomas G. Kenny