Michael P Paschetto

US Patent:

20020108857, Aug 15, 2002

Filed:

Dec 18, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/026918

Inventors:

Michael Paschetto - Hampden MA, US
Peter Massaro - Burlington CT, US
Jeff Boot - Sudbury MA, US
David Wilson - Winchester MA, US

International Classification:

G01N027/403

US Classification:

204/457000, 204/608000, 435/287200

Abstract:

An automated laboratory system and method allow high-throughput and fully automated processing of materials, such as liquids including genetic materials. The invention includes a variety of aspects that may be combined into a single system. For example, processing may be performed by a plurality of robotic-equipped modular stations, where each modular station has its own unique environment in which processes are performed. Transport devices, such as conveyor belts, may move objects between modular stations, saving movement for robots in the modular stations. Gels used for gel electrophoresis may be extruded, thus decreasing the time needed to form such gels. Robotically-operated well forming tools allow wells to be formed in gels in a registered and accurate way.

US Patent:

20060008370, Jan 12, 2006

Filed:

Jul 9, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/887706

Inventors:

Peter Massaro - Burlington CT, US
Michael Paschetto - Hampden MA, US

Assignee:

Protedyne Corporation - Windsor CT

International Classification:

F04B 35/04
F04B 11/00

US Classification:

417539000, 417415000

Abstract:

A sample handling tool includes a body having at least one plunger associated with a channel and arranged for axial movement within the channel. A seal is provided in the channel and sealingly engaged with a contact surface. The contact surface may include a surface feature, such that when contact surface moves, the seal and surface feature come into at least partial contact with one another. The seal may include an elastomeric member, such as an O-ring or X-ring, and the contact surface may be formed from any suitable material, including ceramic. The surface feature may take on a variety of forms including any suitable texture, surface porosity or include one or more grooves, holes, recesses, indentations, bumps, protrusions, etc., or a combination thereof.

US Patent:

20060201810, Sep 14, 2006

Filed:

May 8, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/429888

Inventors:

Michael Paschetto - Hampden MA, US
Peter Massaro - Burlington CT, US
Jeff Boot - Sudbury MA, US
David Wilson - Winchester MA, US

Assignee:

Protedyne Corporation - Windsor CT

International Classification:

B29C 47/00
B01D 57/02
G01N 27/447

US Classification:

204470000, 264176100, 204620000, 204615000

Abstract:

An automated laboratory system and method allow high-throughput and fully automated processing of materials, such as liquids including genetic materials. The invention includes a variety of aspects that may be combined into a single system. For example, processing may be performed by a plurality of robotic-equipped modular stations, where each modular station has its own unique environment in which processes are performed. Transport devices, such as conveyor belts, may move objects between modular stations, saving movement for robots in the modular stations. Gels used for gel electrophoresis may be extruded, thus decreasing the time needed to form such gels. Robotically-operated well forming tools allow wells to be formed in gels in a registered and accurate way.