Patents by Inventor Urs Schnieper

Urs Schnieper 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).

  • Sample distribution in an analytical system for processing an analyte
    Patent number: 9383378
    Abstract: A method is described for distributing samples within an automated analyzer from a linear arrangement of sample vessels to a processing plate in a two-dimensional n×m arrangement wherein samples are sorted, followed by transfer with a pipetting device with a linear arrangement to a processing vessel in a two-dimensional n×m arrangement and subsequent processing of samples using a second pipetting device which has a two-dimensional n×m arrangement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Frank, Andreas Gisler, Robert Huesler, Rolf Knobel, Siegfried Mueller, Urs Schnieper, Heinz Trueeb
  • Sample distribution in a method for isolating analytes in fluid samples in an automated system
    Patent number: 9383379
    Abstract: A method is described for distributing samples within an automated analyzer from a linear arrangement of sample vessels to a processing plate in a two-dimensional n×m arrangement wherein samples are sorted, followed by transfer with a pipetting device with a linear arrangement to a processing vessel in a two-dimensional n×m arrangement and subsequent processing of samples using a second pipetting device which has a two-dimensional n×m arrangement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: ROCHE MOLECULAR SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Paul Frank, Andreas Gisler, Robert Huesler, Rolf Knobel, Siegfried Mueller, Urs Schnieper, Heinz Trueeb
  • Temporary Store
    Publication number: 20160161518
    Abstract: An analyzer for detecting or quantitating an analyte comprising a temporary storage unit for storing a reagent cassette and a method for presenting a reagent cassette present in a temporary storage unit to a pipetting device are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2015
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Inventors: Paul Frank, Andreas Gisler, Robert Huesler, Rolf Knobel, Markus Rinderknecht, Urs Schnieper
  • Sample Distribution
    Publication number: 20150050185
    Abstract: A method is described for distributing samples within an automated analyzer from a linear arrangement of sample vessels to a processing plate in a two-dimensional n×m arrangement wherein samples are sorted, followed by transfer with a pipetting device with a linear arrangement to a processing vessel in a two-dimensional n×m arrangement and subsequent processing of samples using a second pipetting device which has a two-dimensional n×m arrangement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2014
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Applicant: ROCHE MOLECULAR SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Paul Frank, Andreas Gisler, Robert Huesler, Rolf Knobel, Siegfried Mueller, Urs Schnieper, Heinz Trueeb
  • Sample Distribution
    Publication number: 20150037896
    Abstract: A method is described for distributing samples within an automated analyzer from a linear arrangement of sample vessels to a processing plate in a two-dimensional n×m arrangement wherein samples are sorted, followed by transfer with a pipetting device with a linear arrangement to a processing vessel in a two-dimensional n×m arrangement and subsequent processing of samples using a second pipetting device which has a two-dimensional n×m arrangement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2014
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Applicant: ROCHE MOLECULAR SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Paul Frank, Andreas Gisler, Robert Huesler, Rolf Knobel, Siegfried Mueller, Urs Schnieper, Heinz Trueeb
  • Automated method for sample distribution and isolation of an analyte with a solid support
    Patent number: 8772036
    Abstract: A method is described for distributing samples within an automated analyzer from a linear arrangement of sample vessels to a processing plate in a two-dimensional n×m arrangement wherein samples are sorted, followed by transfer with a pipetting device with a linear arrangement to a processing vessel in a two-dimensional n×m arrangement and subsequent processing of samples using a second pipetting device which has a two-dimensional n×m arrangement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Frank, Andreas Gisler, Robert Huesler, Rolf Knobel, Siegfried Mueller, Urs Schnieper, Heinz Trueeb
  • Temporary Store
    Publication number: 20120294762
    Abstract: An analyzer for detecting or quantitating an analyte comprising a temporary storage unit for storing a reagent cassette and a method for presenting a reagent cassette present in a temporary storage unit to a pipetting device are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2011
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: ROCHE MOLECULAR SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Paul Frank, Andreas Gisler, Robert Huesler, Rolf Knobel, Markus Rinderknecht, Urs Schnieper
  • Sample Distribution
    Publication number: 20120164735
    Abstract: A method is described for distributing samples within an automated analyzer from a linear arrangement of sample vessels to a processing plate in a two-dimensional n×m arrangement wherein samples are sorted, followed by transfer with a pipetting device with a linear arrangement to a processing vessel in a two-dimensional n×m arrangement and subsequent processing of samples using a second pipetting device which has a two-dimensional n×m arrangement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2011
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Applicant: ROCHE MOLECULAR SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Paul Frank, Andreas Gisler, Robert Huesler, Rolf Knobel, Siegfried Mueller, Urs Schnieper, Heinz Trueeb