Patents by Inventor Tommy Rivrud

Tommy Rivrud 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).

  • Apparatus for and method of automated processing of biological samples
    Patent number: 9011772
    Abstract: Provided herein is a bioprocessing device, bioprocessing card, and fluidics cartridge for performing automated bioprocessing of a sample. The bioprocessing card may include a plurality of pipette tips; and at least one pump in fluid communication with the plurality of pipette tips. In some embodiments, the pumps and the pipette tips are in fluid communication through a processing channel which may be a microscale channel. Also provided herein is an automated bioprocessing device comprising: at least one bioprocessing card; at least one fluidic cartridge; and an automated control system configured to control automated bioprocessing of a sample. Further provided herein are methods of use of the device, card, and cartridge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Life Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Lars Norderhaug, Morten Egeberg, Tommy Rivrud, Lars Nokleby, Espir Kahatt, Jamie Hogan, Kornelija Zgonc, Norman Trolson
  • APPARATUS FOR AND METHOD OF AUTOMATED PROCESSING OF BIOLOGICAL SAMPLES
    Publication number: 20110287447
    Abstract: Provided herein is a bioprocessing device, bioprocessing card, and fluidics cartridge for performing automated bioprocessing of a sample. The bioprocessing card may include a plurality of pipette tips; and at least one pump in fluid communication with the plurality of pipette tips. In some embodiments, the pumps and the pipette tips are in fluid communication through a processing channel which may be a microscale channel. Also provided herein is an automated bioprocessing device comprising: at least one bioprocessing card; at least one fluidic cartridge; and an automated control system configured to control automated bioprocessing of a sample. Further provided herein are methods of use of the device, card, and cartridge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2010
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Applicant: LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Lars Norderhaug, Morten Egeberg, Tommy Rivrud, Lars Nokleby, Espir Kahatt, Jamie Hogan, Kornelija Zgonc, Norman Trolson
  • Laboratory apparatus
    Patent number: D638953
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: Invitrogen Dynal AS
    Inventors: Gil Cavada, Morten Egeberg, Jamie Hogan, Espir Kahatt, Lars Nøkleby, Lars Norderhaug, Tommy Rivrud, Kornelija Zgonc
  • Laboratory apparatus
    Patent number: D669597
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: Life Technologies AS
    Inventors: Gil Cavada, Morten Egeberg, Jamie Hogan, Espir Kahatt, Lars Nokleby, Lars Norderhaug, Tommy Rivrud, Kornelija Zgonc