01098nas a2200181   4500008004100000245007700041210006800118260000800186520034600194100002100540700002500561700002400586700002200610700001900632700002300651700002100674856022100695       2014                        eng d00aUnited {States} {Patent}: 8828320 - {Portable} sample analyzer cartridge0 aUnited States Patent 8828320 Portable sample analyzer cartridge  csep3 aA system relating to sample analyzers, and more particular, to sample analyzers that are simple to operate and have a reduced risk of providing an erroneous result to a user. In some cases, the sample analyzer may be a portable sample analyzer that includes a disposable fluidic cartridge. The operators of the analyzers need not be trained.1 aBardell, Ron, L.1 aPadmanabhan, Aravind1 aReutiman, Peter, L.1 aRezachek, Tom, M.1 aCox, James, A.1 aFritz, Bernard, S.1 aCabuz, Cleopatra  uhttp://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=3&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=%22Bardell%3B+Ron%22.INNM.&OS=IN/%22Bardell;+Ron%22&RS=IN/%22Bardell;+Ron%2201039nas a2200169   4500008004100000245005800041210004900099520034500148100002500493700001900518700002300537700002200560700002400582700002100606700002100627856022100648       2013                        eng d00aUnited {States} {Patent}: 8383043 - {Analyzer} system0 aUnited States Patent 8383043 Analyzer system3 aA system relating to sample analyzers, and more particular, to sample analyzers that are simple to operate and have a reduce risk of providing an erroneous result to a user. In some cases, the sample analyzer may be a portable sample analyzer that includes a disposable fluidic cartridge. The operators of the analyzers need not be trained.1 aPadmanabhan, Aravind1 aCox, James, A.1 aFritz, Bernard, S.1 aRezachek, Tom, M.1 aReutiman, Peter, L.1 aBardell, Ron, L.1 aCabuz, Cleopatra  uhttp://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=9&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=%22Bardell%3B+Ron%22.INNM.&OS=IN/%22Bardell;+Ron%22&RS=IN/%22Bardell;+Ron%2201361nas a2200121   4500008004100000245009000041210006900131520075400200100002500954700001800979700002100997856022101018       2013                        eng d00aUnited {States} {Patent}: 8518328 - {Fluid} sensing and control in a fluidic analyzer0 aUnited States Patent 8518328 Fluid sensing and control in a flui3 aInstrument-cartridge interfaces for fluidic analyzers that have an instrument and a removable cartridge are disclosed. For example, and in one illustrative embodiment, the instrument may include a needle that is adapted to penetrate a septum on a removable cartridge. In another illustrative embodiment, the instrument may include a plunger that is adapted to deform a deformable membrane on a removable cartridge. In yet another illustrative embodiment, the instrument may include a nozzle that is adapted to mate and seal with a flow channel on a removable cartridge. Techniques for detecting the flow rate in a flow channel on a removable cartridge, as well as the position of fluid in a flow channel of a removable cartridge, are also disclosed.1 aPadmanabhan, Aravind1 aRezachek, Tom1 aBardell, Ron, L.  uhttp://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=8&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=%22Bardell%3B+Ron%22.INNM.&OS=IN/%22Bardell;+Ron%22&RS=IN/%22Bardell;+Ron%2201381nas a2200133   4500008004100000245008900041210006900130260000800199520075400207100002500961700001800986700002101004856022201025       2012                        eng d00aUnited {States} {Patent}: 8182767 - {Needle}-septum interface for a fluidic analyzer0 aUnited States Patent 8182767 Needle septum interface for a fluid  cmay3 aInstrument-cartridge interfaces for fluidic analyzers that have an instrument and a removable cartridge are disclosed. For example, and in one illustrative embodiment, the instrument may include a needle that is adapted to penetrate a septum on a removable cartridge. In another illustrative embodiment, the instrument may include a plunger that is adapted to deform a deformable membrane on a removable cartridge. In yet another illustrative embodiment, the instrument may include a nozzle that is adapted to mate and seal with a flow channel on a removable cartridge. Techniques for detecting the flow rate in a flow channel on a removable cartridge, as well as the position of fluid in a flow channel of a removable cartridge, are also disclosed.1 aPadmanabhan, Aravind1 aRezachek, Tom1 aBardell, Ron, L.  uhttp://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=13&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=%22Bardell%3B+Ron%22.INNM.&OS=IN/%22Bardell;+Ron%22&RS=IN/%22Bardell;+Ron%2201148nas a2200121   4500008004100000245009200041210006900133260000800202520054800210100002500758700002100783856022200804       2012                        eng d00aUnited {States} {Patent}: 8273294 - {Molded} cartridge with 3-{D} hydrodynamic focusing0 aUnited States Patent 8273294 Molded cartridge with 3 D hydrodyna  csep3 aA microfluidic circuit cartridge having 3-D hydrodynamic focusing. The cartridge may be fabricated with injection-molded or other molded layers providing a 3-D structure. A flow channel on the card may have a sample core flowing in a fluid of a flow channel for analysis. The sample core may be adjustable in position within the channel with one or more jets or channels of fluid being injected into the flow channel. The jets may also adjust the size of the sample core. There may be a hemoglobin measurement mechanism or card with a cuvette.1 aPadmanabhan, Aravind1 aBardell, Ron, L.  uhttp://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=12&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=%22Bardell%3B+Ron%22.INNM.&OS=IN/%22Bardell;+Ron%22&RS=IN/%22Bardell;+Ron%2201093nas a2200181   4500008004100000245007400041210006500115260000800180520034600188100002500534700001900559700002300578700002200601700002400623700002100647700002100668856022200689       2012                        eng d00aUnited {States} {Patent}: 8323564 - {Portable} sample analyzer system0 aUnited States Patent 8323564 Portable sample analyzer system  cdec3 aA system relating to sample analyzers, and more particular, to sample analyzers that are simple to operate and have a reduced risk of providing an erroneous result to a user. In some cases, the sample analyzer may be a portable sample analyzer that includes a disposable fluidic cartridge. The operators of the analyzers need not be trained.1 aPadmanabhan, Aravind1 aCox, James, A.1 aFritz, Bernard, S.1 aRezachek, Tom, M.1 aReutiman, Peter, L.1 aBardell, Ron, L.1 aCabuz, Cleopatra  uhttp://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=10&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=%22Bardell%3B+Ron%22.INNM.&OS=IN/%22Bardell;+Ron%22&RS=IN/%22Bardell;+Ron%2201360nas a2200145   4500008004100000245007900041210006800120260000800188520070500196100001900901700002500920700002100945700002600966856022200992       2011                        eng d00aUnited {States} {Patent}: 8034296 - {Microfluidic} card for {RBC} analysis0 aUnited States Patent 8034296 Microfluidic card for RBC analysis  coct3 aA microfluidic circuit cartridge for a complete blood count, including analyses of red blood cells. Various parameters of the red blood cells may be attained. The cartridge may have sphering mechanism which has a channel or loop with a configuration for reducing or eliminating cell settling. The channel or loop may incorporate a combination of straight and curve paths in the context of gravity. The channel may alternatively have a hydrophilic or hydrophobic inside surface. Again alternatively, the channel may have an electro-wettable inside surface. Or, the channel may be subject to an electric or magnetic field. There may also be a mechanism for reducing or eliminating clumping of a sample.1 aCox, James, A.1 aPadmanabhan, Aravind1 aBardell, Ron, L.1 aZins, Christopher, J.  uhttp://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=14&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=%22Bardell%3B+Ron%22.INNM.&OS=IN/%22Bardell;+Ron%22&RS=IN/%22Bardell;+Ron%2201443nas a2200157   4500008004100000245008600041210006900127260000800196520075400204100002500958700001800983700002101001700001801022700002301040856022201063       2009                        eng d00aUnited {States} {Patent}: 7485153 - {Fluid} free interface for a fluidic analyzer0 aUnited States Patent 7485153 Fluid free interface for a fluidic   cfeb3 aInstrument-cartridge interfaces for fluidic analyzers that have an instrument and a removable cartridge are disclosed. For example, and in one illustrative embodiment, the instrument may include a needle that is adapted to penetrate a septum on a removable cartridge. In another illustrative embodiment, the instrument may include a plunger that is adapted to deform a deformable membrane on a removable cartridge. In yet another illustrative embodiment, the instrument may include a nozzle that is adapted to mate and seal with a flow channel on a removable cartridge. Techniques for detecting the flow rate in a flow channel on a removable cartridge, as well as the position of fluid in a flow channel of a removable cartridge, are also disclosed.1 aPadmanabhan, Aravind1 aRezachek, Tom1 aBardell, Ron, L.1 aBird, Douglas1 aFritz, Bernard, S.  uhttp://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=15&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=%22Bardell%3B+Ron%22.INNM.&OS=IN/%22Bardell;+Ron%22&RS=IN/%22Bardell;+Ron%22