Patents by Inventor Waldemar Lukhaub
Waldemar Lukhaub 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: 20230372942Abstract: A sealing for a reagent container and provides a sealing plug which can be adapted to the respective reagent container. Within the meaning of the present disclosure the terms plug, and stopper will be used synonymously. A liquid which is deposited in a reagent container like a vial or tube is protected by a plug from both, evaporation, and oxidation by ambient air during its presence in the reagent container. In addition, when the reagent container is provided to the analyser, the plug reduces evaporation and oxidation of liquids like reagents. A system comprising the plug and a method for using the plug are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2023Publication date: November 23, 2023Inventors: Waldemar Lukhaub, Martin Trump, Sara Zimmermann
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Patent number: 11561233Abstract: A system for loading pipette tips.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2020Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Assignee: STRATEC SEInventors: Hans-Joachim Pöhler, Nico Birkner, Waldemar Lukhaub, Kai Schaub
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Publication number: 20200271681Abstract: A system for loading pipette tips.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2020Publication date: August 27, 2020Inventors: Hans-Joachim Pöhler, Nico Birkner, Waldemar Lukhaub, Kai Schaub
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Publication number: 20170266664Abstract: A device for sealing a reagent container storing and providing liquids, in particular in an analyzer system. The invention also relates to a reagent container using such device for sealing, a cartridge for holding such reagent container, and a method for removing a liquid from such reagent container. The instant invention provides a device for sealing a reagent container comprising an annular member configured to be inserted into the reagent container, wherein the annular member is configured to being movably coupled to the reagent container relative to its longitudinal center axis; an opening passing from a top end of the annular member to a bottom end of the annular member; and a sealing element arranged between the top end and the bottom end of the annular member for sealing the opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: Waldemar Lukhaub, Martin Trump, Sara Zimmermann
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Patent number: 9250256Abstract: Device for storing and dispensing cuvettes from a stack. The device has at least one cuvette stack receiving compartment, which may be a tube open at both ends, wherein one of the openings is provided with retaining springs, partly blocking the opening, so that the cuvette stack having been dropped into the compartment may come to rest on the retaining springs. The retaining springs are being spaced apart from the opening of the compartment by a distance that allows at least two cuvettes in the stack to stick out of the compartment opening. Furthermore, a cuvette separator with retaining spring spreaders is provided, moveable between a standby position away from the compartment and a cuvette separation position across the retaining spring opening of the compartment, and in between the two cuvettes, sticking out of the compartment.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2014Date of Patent: February 2, 2016Assignee: STRATEC Biomedical AGInventors: Waldemar Lukhaub, Alexander Schramm, Martin Trump
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Patent number: 9117192Abstract: A structure for holding sample-containing receptacles includes a cover with holes formed therein through which the receptacles can be accessed with a substance transfer mechanism, such as a robotic pipettor. When the transfer mechanism is inserted into and then withdrawn from a receptacle, a string of viscous material may be suspended from the mechanism. A viscous string removal element adjacent each opening engages the string of viscous material and dislodges the string from the mechanism when the mechanism moves in a prescribed path with respect to the removal element.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2014Date of Patent: August 25, 2015Assignee: GEN-PROBE INCORPORATEDInventors: Craig B. Clark, John M. Gilker, Norbert D. Hagen, Olaf Hörger, Tom R. Horn, Byron J. Knight, Waldemar Lukhaub, David Opalsky, Jason F. Rhubottom
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Patent number: 8939364Abstract: A structure (10) for holding sample-containing receptacles includes a cover (40) with holes formed therein through which the receptacles can be accessed with a substance transfer mechanism, such as a robotic pipettor. When the transfer mechanism is inserted into and then withdrawn from a receptacle, a string of viscous material may be suspended from the mechanism. A viscous string removal element (44) adjacent each opening (42) engages the string of viscous material and dislodges the string from the mechanism when the mechanism moves in a prescribed path with respect to the removal element.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2010Date of Patent: January 27, 2015Assignees: Gen-Probe Incorporated, Stratec Biomedical AGInventors: Craig B. Clark, John M. Gilker, Norbert D. Hagen, Tom R. Horn, Byron J. Knight, David Opalsky, Jason F. Rhubottom, Waldemar Lukhaub, Olaf Hörger
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Publication number: 20140319163Abstract: Device for storing and dispensing cuvettes from a stack. The device has at least one cuvette stack receiving compartment, which may be a tube open at both ends, wherein one of the openings is provided with retaining springs, partly blocking the opening, so that the cuvette stack having been dropped into the compartment may come to rest on the retaining springs. The retaining springs are being spaced apart from the opening of the compartment by a distance that allows at least two cuvettes in the stack to stick out of the compartment opening. Furthermore, a cuvette separator with retaining spring spreaders is provided, moveable between a standby position away from the compartment and a cuvette separation position across the retaining spring opening of the compartment, and in between the two cuvettes, sticking out of the compartment.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2014Publication date: October 30, 2014Inventors: Waldemar Lukhaub, Alexander Schramm, Martin Trump
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Publication number: 20140209677Abstract: A structure for holding sample-containing receptacles includes a cover with holes formed therein through which the receptacles can be accessed with a substance transfer mechanism, such as a robotic pipettor. When the transfer mechanism is inserted into and then withdrawn from a receptacle, a string of viscous material may be suspended from the mechanism. A viscous string removal element adjacent each opening engages the string of viscous material and dislodges the string from the mechanism when the mechanism moves in a prescribed path with respect to the removal element.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2014Publication date: July 31, 2014Applicants: STRATEC Biomedical AG, GEN-PROBE INCORPORATEDInventors: Craig B. CLARK, John M. GILKER, Norbert D. HAGEN, Olaf HÖRGER, Tom R. HORN, Byron J. KNIGHT, Waldemar LUKHAUB, David OPALSKY, Jason F. RHUBOTTOM
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Publication number: 20120261469Abstract: A structure (10) for holding sample-containing receptacles includes a cover (40) with holes formed therein through which the receptacles can be accessed with a substance transfer mechanism, such as a robotic pipettor. When the transfer mechanism is inserted into and then withdrawn from a receptacle, a string of viscous material may be suspended from the mechanism. A viscous string removal element (44) adjacent each opening (42) engages the string of viscous material and dislodges the string from the mechanism when the mechanism moves in a prescribed path with respect to the removal element.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2010Publication date: October 18, 2012Inventors: Craig B. Clark, John M. Gilker, Norbert D. Hagen, Tom R. Horn, Byron J. Knight, David Opalsky, Jason F. Rhubottom, Waldemar Lukhaub, Olaf Hörger
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Patent number: D835879Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2017Date of Patent: December 11, 2018Assignee: STRATEC Biomedical AGInventors: Kai Schaub, Waldemar Lukhaub, Nico Birkner, Hans Joachim Poehler
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Patent number: D847367Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2017Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: STRATEC Biomedical AGInventors: Martin Trump, Waldemar Lukhaub, Nico Birkner, Hans Joachim Poehler