Patents by Inventor Urs Knecht
Urs Knecht 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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Publication number: 20190154716Abstract: An analytical apparatus and a method for isolating and analyzing at least one analyte are described, comprising at least one module for receiving and dispensing a sample to be analyzed, at least one module for isolating said analyte to be analyzed, at least one module for analyzing said analyte, wherein said modules (i) to (iii) are arranged along an axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2019Publication date: May 23, 2019Applicant: Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.Inventors: Andreas Gisler, Robert Huesler, Urs Knecht, Rolf Knobel, Heinz Trueeb
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Patent number: 9958469Abstract: An automated method of isolating and analyzing an analyte using a form-locking gripping mechanism. An analytical system comprising consumables and a handler, wherein the handler and consumable interact with a form-locking gripping mechanism are also included.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2014Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.Inventors: Renato Belz, Urs Knecht, Christian Thalmann, Veronika Trottmann
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Patent number: 9733264Abstract: A method is described for supplying consumables to an automated analyzer by providing at least one reagent and at least one solid consumable from a supply module which is docked to the analyzer, followed by undocking the supply module from the analyzer and removing it therefrom. Also described is a respective system and a supply module for supplying consumables to an automated analyzer.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2014Date of Patent: August 15, 2017Assignee: Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.Inventors: Urs Knecht, Siegfried Mueller, Markus Rinderknecht
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Patent number: 9696327Abstract: An analytical system is disclosed which recognizes different types of consumables with an identical footprint based on a unique surface geometry of each consumable. The analytical system includes stackers into which the consumables can be loaded either automatically or by the user. The stacker for one specific type of consumable recognizes the type of consumable based on its unique surface geometry.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2010Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.Inventors: Renato Belz, Christian Thalmann, Urs Knecht, Veronika Schaerer
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Publication number: 20160282379Abstract: An analytical apparatus and a method for isolating and analyzing at least one analyte are described, comprising at least one module for receiving and dispensing a sample to be analyzed, at least one module for isolating said analyte to be analyzed, at least one module for analyzing said analyte, wherein said modules (i) to (iii) are arranged along an axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2015Publication date: September 29, 2016Applicant: ROCHE MOLECULAR SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Andreas Gisler, Robert Huesler, Urs Knecht, Rolf Knobel, Heinz Trueeb
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Publication number: 20160161515Abstract: An automated method of isolating and analyzing an analyte using a form-locking gripping mechanism. An analytical system comprising consumables and a handler, wherein the handler and consumable interact with a form-locking gripping mechanism are also included.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2014Publication date: June 9, 2016Inventors: Renato Belz, Urs Knecht, Christian Thalmann, Veronika Trottmann
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Patent number: 9244087Abstract: The invention provides for a method of pipetting samples using a pipetting device including more than one pipetting unit. Each of the pipetting units are independently movable in Y and Z directions and includes an upper and a lower frame. Two adjacent pipetting units include a module arranged in a staggered manner in either of the respective upper and lower frames.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2015Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: ROCHE MOLECULAR SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Alessandro D'Amore, Urs Knecht, Rolf Schneebeli
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Publication number: 20150309065Abstract: The invention provides for a method of pipetting samples using a pipetting device including more than one pipetting unit. Each of the pipetting units are independently movable in Y and Z directions and includes an upper and a lower frame. Two adjacent pipetting units include a module arranged in a staggered manner in either of the respective upper and lower frames.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2015Publication date: October 29, 2015Applicant: ROCHE MOLECULAR SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Alessandro D'Amore, Urs Knecht, Rolf Schneebeli
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Patent number: 9101922Abstract: The invention provides for a method of pipetting samples using a pipetting device including more than one pipetting unit. Each of the pipetting units are independently movable in Y and Z directions and includes an upper and a lower frame. Two adjacent pipetting units include a module arranged in a staggered manner in either of the respective upper and lower frames.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2014Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignee: ROCHE MOLECULAR SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Alessandro D'Amore, Urs Knecht, Rolf Schneebeli
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Publication number: 20150096356Abstract: A method of pipetting samples is described using a pipetting device comprising more than one pipetting unit, wherein said pipetting units are independently movable in Y and Z direction and comprise at least one module arranged in a staggered manner compared to the adjacent pipetting unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2014Publication date: April 9, 2015Applicant: ROCHE MOLECULAR SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Alessandro D'Amore, Urs Knecht, Rolf Schneebeli
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Publication number: 20150093834Abstract: A method is described for supplying consumables to an automated analyzer by providing at least one reagent and at least one solid consumable from a supply module which is docked to the analyzer, followed by undocking the supply module from the analyzer and removing it therefrom. Also described is a respective system and a supply module for supplying consumables to an automated analyzer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2014Publication date: April 2, 2015Inventors: Urs Knecht, Siegfried Mueller, Markus Rinderknecht
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Patent number: 8900527Abstract: A pipetting device is described comprising more than one pipetting unit, wherein said pipetting units are independently movable in Y and Z direction and comprise at least one module arranged in a staggered manner compared to the adjacent pipetting unit.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2011Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Assignee: Roche Molecular Systems Inc.Inventors: Alessandro D'Amore, Urs Knecht, Rolf Schneebeli
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Publication number: 20120186367Abstract: A pipetting device is described comprising more than one pipetting unit, wherein said pipetting units are independently movable in Y and Z direction and comprise at least one module arranged in a staggered manner compared to the adjacent pipetting unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2011Publication date: July 26, 2012Applicant: ROCHE MOLECULAR SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Alessandro D'Amore, Urs Knecht, Rolf Schneebeli
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Patent number: 8215826Abstract: A method according to Claim 25, wherein essentially homogeneous material mixtures are achieved or maintained in these liquid containers.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2006Date of Patent: July 10, 2012Assignee: Tecan Trading AGInventors: Adi Zuppiger, Roland Fuchs, Urs Knecht
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Publication number: 20120058900Abstract: An analytical apparatus and a method for isolating and analyzing at least one analyte are described, comprising at least one module for receiving and dispensing a sample to be analyzed, at least one module for isolating said analyte to be analyzed, at least one module for analyzing said analyte, wherein said modules (i) to (iii) are arranged along an axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2011Publication date: March 8, 2012Applicant: ROCHE MOLECULAR SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Andreas Gisler, Robert Huesler, Urs Knecht, Rolf Knobel, Heinz Trueeb
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Publication number: 20110306052Abstract: The invention relates to an automated method of isolating and analyzing an analyte using a form-locking gripping mechanism. An analytical system comprising consumables and a handler, wherein the handler and consumable interact with a form-locking gripping mechanism are also included.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2010Publication date: December 15, 2011Applicant: ROCHE MOLECULAR SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Renato Belz, Urs Knecht, Christian Thalmann, Veronika Trottmann
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Publication number: 20090097948Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) and to a method for moving liquid containers (2). Said device comprises a support unit (3) which is implemented to receive the liquid containers (2); a base unit (5) in relation to which the support unit (3) is mounted in an essentially horizontally free oscillating manner by means of connection elements (7); and movement means (6) for moving the support unit (3) in relation to the base unit (5). The inventive device (1) is characterized in that the support unit (3) comprises at least one support element (20,21) whereon at least one movement mass (8) is movably fastened. The at least one movement mass (8) interacts with a movement means (6) which is fastened to the same support element (20,21) and can also be moved thereby. Thereby, the movements of the at least one movement mass (8) set the same supporting support element (20,21) and the liquid containers (2) received by the support surface (28) of the support unit (3) into corresponding counter movements.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2006Publication date: April 16, 2009Inventors: Adi Zuppiger, Roland Fuchs, Urs Knecht
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Patent number: 6926866Abstract: System, method, and computer program product for synchronizing a system for aspirating and/or dispensing of liquid samples that includes a microejection device and a pump, which are connected with one another via tubing, wherein a computer is capable of being loaded with an activatable computer program product for synchronizing operation of the microejection device and the pump. Embodiments are characterized in that the loaded and activated computer program product, directs the computer to control and synchronize the system: (a) to actively define a sample volume and dispense the defined sample volume using the microejection device, which is filled with sample liquid; and (b) to track a part of the pump that conveys liquid around a value, dependent on the sample volume, which is defined and is actively dispensed only by the microejection device, to prevent excessive pressure differences in the microejection device, tubing, and pump.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2001Date of Patent: August 9, 2005Assignee: Tecan Trading AGInventors: Anselm Sickinger, Hanspeter Romer, Nikolaus Ingenhoven, Urs Knecht
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Publication number: 20030223912Abstract: A device (1) and/or a corresponding system and method are disclosed for aspirating liquids (2) from wells (3) and/or extraction chambers (4) of SPE plates (5) for solid phase extraction and elution of organic and/or inorganic particles—these extraction chambers (4) each having an outlet (8), positioned on the bottom side (6) of the wells (3) and including an annular wall (7), which has an outlet opening (9).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2003Publication date: December 4, 2003Inventors: Urs Knecht, Nikolaus Ingenhoven
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Publication number: 20020095240Abstract: A computer (4), a computer program product, and a method for synchronizing a system for aspirating and/or dispensing liquid samples that comprises a microejection device (1) and a pump (2) which are connected with one another by tubing (3), wherein the computer (4) is capable of being implemented for loading an activatable computer program product for synchronizing the microejection device (1) and pump (2).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2001Publication date: July 18, 2002Inventors: Anselm Sickinger, Hanspeter Romer, Nikolaus Ingenhoven, Urs Knecht