Patents by Inventor Tong Le

Tong Le 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).

  • Modular irrigation controller
    Patent number: 10542684
    Abstract: A controller has two irrigation station module connection areas within it and can either accept two irrigation station modules at the same time or one larger module that spans both connection areas. The larger module, however, includes more irrigation station terminals than both of the smaller irrigation station modules combined. Therefore, a greater number of irrigation stations can be connected to the controller when the larger module is substituted for the two smaller modules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: The Toro Company
    Inventors: Randall Pearson, Burnett Jones, Jack McIntosh, Brian Edward Ries, Jeffrey A. Miller, Noel Macasias, Eric Pettet, Tong Le, Michael Jackson
  • Modular Irrigation Controller
    Publication number: 20170118929
    Abstract: A controller has two irrigation station module connection areas within it and can either accept two irrigation station modules at the same time or one larger module that spans both connection areas. The larger module, however, includes more irrigation station terminals than both of the smaller irrigation station modules combined. Therefore, a greater number of irrigation stations can be connected to the controller when the larger module is substituted for the two smaller modules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2017
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Applicant: The Toro Company
    Inventors: Randall Pearson, Burnett Jones, Jack McIntosh, Brian Edward Ries, Jeffrey A. Miller, Noel Macasias, Eric Pettet, Tong Le, Michael Jackson
  • Modular irrigation controller
    Patent number: 9538713
    Abstract: A controller has two irrigation station module connection areas within it and can either accept two irrigation station modules at the same time or one larger module that spans both connection areas. The larger module, however, includes more irrigation station terminals than both of the smaller irrigation station modules combined. Therefore, a greater number of irrigation stations can be connected to the controller when the larger module is substituted for the two smaller modules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: The Toro Company
    Inventors: Randall Pearson, Burnett Jones, Jack McIntosh, Brian Ries, Jeff Miller, Noel Macasias, Eric Pettet, Tong Le, Mike Jackson
  • Measuring multi-analyte samples using an in-line flow cell
    Patent number: 9110050
    Abstract: Methods and systems for analyzing ratios of analytes within a flowing sample are provided. The flowing sample can be processed in real-time to determine a time interval over which a predetermined amount of a group of analytes passes by a fixed point in a flow cell. The predetermined amount can be routed to a sample container for future processing. The sample can comprise diluted blood and the analytes can comprise a component of hemoglobin, such as A1c, and the total amount of hemoglobin, of which the predetermined amount is metered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert K. Likuski, Anthony F. Prestigiacomo, Tong Le, Kurt D. Kramer, Donald J. Bartling
  • Measuring Multi-Analyte Samples Using an In-Line Flow Cell
    Publication number: 20150027207
    Abstract: Methods and systems for analyzing ratios of analytes within a flowing sample are provided. The flowing sample can be processed in real-time to determine a time interval over which a predetermined amount of a group of analytes passes by a fixed point in a flow cell. The predetermined amount can be routed to a sample container for future processing. The sample can comprise diluted blood and the analytes can comprise a component of hemoglobin, such as A1c, and the total amount of hemoglobin, of which the predetermined amount is metered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: Robert K. Likuski, Anthony F. Prestigiacomo, Tong Le, Kurt D. Kramer, Donald J. Bartling
  • Measuring multi-analyte samples using an in-line flow cell
    Patent number: 8790592
    Abstract: Methods and systems for analyzing ratios of analytes within a flowing sample are provided. The flowing sample can be processed in real-time to determine a time interval over which a predetermined amount of a group of analytes passes by a fixed point in a flow cell. The predetermined amount can be routed to a sample container for future processing. The sample can comprise diluted blood and the analytes can comprise a component of hemoglobin, such as A1c, and the total amount of hemoglobin, of which the predetermined amount is metered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert K. Likuski, Anthony F. Prestigiacomo, Tong Le, Kurt D. Kramer, Don Bartling
  • Automated analyzer with low-pressure in-line filtration
    Patent number: 8733152
    Abstract: An automated analyzer for biological samples that contain particulate matter is adapted to be able to process a large number of samples without changing the analytical cartridge, and in many cases without changing the internal switching valves, by including a filter in the low-pressure section of the analyzer, and preferably configuring the analyzer to be able to perform backflushing on the filter between sample injections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Likuski, Donald Bartling, Yao Kunquan, Tong Le, Kent Matsumoto
  • Modular Irrigation Controller
    Publication number: 20140018965
    Abstract: A controller has two irrigation station module connection areas within it and can either accept two irrigation station modules at the same time or one larger module that spans both connection areas. The larger module, however, includes more irrigation station terminals than both of the smaller irrigation station modules combined. Therefore, a greater number of irrigation stations can be connected to the controller when the larger module is substituted for the two smaller modules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2013
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Inventors: Randall Pearson, Burnett Jones, Jack McIntosh, Brian Ries, Jeff Miller, Noel Macasias, Eric Pettet, Tong Le, Mike Jackson
  • Automated Analyzer with Low-Pressure In-Line Filtration
    Publication number: 20120103074
    Abstract: An automated analyzer for biological samples that contain particulate matter is adapted to be able to process a large number of samples without changing the analytical cartridge, and in many cases without changing the internal switching valves, by including a filter in the low-pressure section of the analyzer, and preferably configuring the analyzer to be able to perform backflushing on the filter between sample injections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2011
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Applicant: Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Likuski, Donald Bartling, Yao Kunquan, Tong Le, Kent Matsumoto
  • MEASURING MULTI-ANALYTE SAMPLES USING AN IN-LINE FLOW CELL
    Publication number: 20110189715
    Abstract: Methods and systems for analyzing ratios of analytes within a flowing sample are provided. The flowing sample can be processed in real-time to determine a time interval over which a predetermined amount of a group of analytes passes by a fixed point in a flow cell. The predetermined amount can be routed to a sample container for future processing. The sample can comprise diluted blood and the analytes can comprise a component of hemoglobin, such as A1c, and the total amount of hemoglobin, of which the predetermined amount is metered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2010
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Inventors: Robert K. Likuski, Anthony F. Prestigiacomo, Tong Le, Kurt D. Kramer, Don Bartling
  • Gas valve
    Patent number: D858712
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: Robertshaw Controls Company
    Inventors: Tong Le, James D. Kimble