Julia E Krueger

US Patent:

6660232, Dec 9, 2003

Filed:

Sep 29, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/676184

Inventors:

Steven T. Krueger - Deerfield WI
Paul E. Otto - Madison WI
Julia E. Krueger - Deerfield WI

Assignee:

Promega Corporation - Madison WI

International Classification:

B01L 300

US Classification:

422102, 422 99, 422104, 4352831

Abstract:

A multi-well plate and plate holder assembly comprising a multi-well assay plate clamped between an upper plate holder and a lower plate holder to facilitate handling of the plate, and to prevent the plate from warping when liquid samples placed within wells of the multi-well assay plate are stored, analyzed and/or subjected to a reaction or other process, particularly when the samples are subjected to high temperatures. The upper plate holder is releasably engageable with the lower plate holder. Preferably, at least one detent positions and holds the upper plate holder in relation to the lower plate holder.

US Patent:

7258276, Aug 21, 2007

Filed:

Oct 16, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/981219

Inventors:

William A. Linton - Madison WI, US
John Linton - Madison WI, US
Julia E. Krueger - Deerfield WI, US
Michael P. Dearing - Spring Green WI, US

Assignee:

Promega Corporation - Madison WI

International Classification:

G06F 17/60

US Classification:

235385, 235381, 235382, 235383

Abstract:

A method and system for vending products from a defined area, such as a micro-warehouse with a door. The method includes fitting each product with a radio frequency identification tag, positioning the plurality of products in a micro-warehouse, sensing opening and closing of the micro-warehouse door, scanning the plurality of products in the micro-warehouse upon sensing closing of the door to determine the number and type of products in the micro-warehouse, generating a message based on the number and type of products in the micro-warehouse, transmitting the message to a remote processor or server, and maintaining an inventory in the remote processor based on the message. The system is designed to be accessed by authorized individuals possessing some type of code or identifying mechanism. The micro-warehouses may be cabinets, refrigerators, secured rooms, or similar storage units or areas.

US Patent:

7293705, Nov 13, 2007

Filed:

Mar 9, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/795386

Inventors:

William A. Linton - Madison WI, US
John Linton - Madison WI, US
Julia E. Krueger - Deerfield WI, US
Michael P. Dearing - Spring Green WI, US

Assignee:

Promega Corporation - Madison WI

International Classification:

G06F 17/80

US Classification:

235385, 235380

Abstract:

A method and system for vending products from a defined area, such as a micro-warehouse with a door. The method includes fitting each product with a radio frequency identification tag, positioning the plurality of products in a micro-warehouse, sensing opening and closing of the micro-warehouse door, scanning the plurality of products in the micro-warehouse upon sensing closing of the door to determine the number and type of products in the micro-warehouse, generating a message based on the number and type of products in the micro-warehouse, transmitting the message to a remote processor or server, and maintaining an inventory in the remote processor based on the message. The system is designed to be accessed by authorized individuals possessing some type of code or identifying mechanism. The micro-warehouses may be cabinets, refrigerators, secured rooms, or similar storage units or areas.

US Patent:

7591421, Sep 22, 2009

Filed:

Oct 12, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/247253

Inventors:

William A. Linton - Madison WI, US
John Linton - Madison WI, US
Julia E. Krueger - Deerfield WI, US
Michael P. Dearing - Spring Green WI, US

Assignee:

Promega Corporation - Madison WI

International Classification:

G06F 7/08

US Classification:

235381, 235385

Abstract:

A method and system for vending products from a defined area, such as a micro-warehouse with a door. The method includes fitting each product with a radio frequency identification tag, positioning the plurality of products in a micro-warehouse, sensing opening and closing of the micro-warehouse door, scanning the plurality of products in the micro-warehouse upon sensing closing of the door to determine the number and type of products in the micro-warehouse, generating a message based on the number and type of products in the micro-warehouse, transmitting the message to a remote processor or server, and maintaining an inventory in the remote processor based on the message. The system is designed to be accessed by authorized individuals possessing some type of code or identifying mechanism. The micro-warehouses may be cabinets, refrigerators, secured rooms, or similar storage units or areas.

US Patent:

7661591, Feb 16, 2010

Filed:

Oct 1, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/954612

Inventors:

Michael Dearing - Spring Green WI, US
Gediminas Vidugiris - Fitchburg WI, US
William A. Linton - Madison WI, US
John Linton - San Carlos CA, US
Julia E. Krueger - Deerfield WI, US

Assignee:

Promega Corporation - Madison WI

International Classification:

G06F 17/00

US Classification:

235385, 235382, 235383

Abstract:

A method and system for providing point-of-sale and point-of-delivery and/or distribution of products in a restricted access unit near the customer. The method and system utilize products equipped with radio frequency tags and reduce the effects of energy sharing, shadowing, and nulls. In one embodiment, a plurality of RF tagged products are placed within a refrigerator, cabinet, or other micro-warehouse that has a door or opening that can detect access to the micro-warehouse. In one embodiment, one or more antennas are positioned within the door. Each antenna may have a transmission line of sight and be configured to emit a signal at predefined frequencies. Each antenna generates an electromagnetic field within the micro-warehouse. In one embodiment, the products are positioned in one or more bins, compartments, or similar devices located within the micro-warehouse such that at least two of the plurality of products are spaced a distance from each other to reduce energy sharing. The electromagnetic field is moved or altered within the micro-warehouse through the use of reflectors, devices that move the antennas, or other mechanisms.

US Patent:

7735732, Jun 15, 2010

Filed:

Jun 24, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/874264

Inventors:

William A. Linton - Madison WI, US
John Linton - Madison WI, US
Julia E. Krueger - Deerfield WI, US
Michael P. Dearing - Spring Green WI, US

Assignee:

Promega Corporation - Madison WI

International Classification:

G06K 17/60

US Classification:

235385, 235383

Abstract:

A method and system for vending products from a defined area, such as a micro-warehouse with a door. The method includes fitting each product with a radio frequency identification tag, positioning the plurality of products in a micro-warehouse, sensing opening and closing of the micro-warehouse door, scanning the plurality of products in the micro-warehouse upon sensing closing of the door to determine the number and type of products in the micro-warehouse, generating a message based on the number and type of products in the micro-warehouse, transmitting the message to a remote processor or server, and maintaining an inventory in the remote processor based on the message. The system is designed to be accessed by authorized individuals possessing some type of code or identifying mechanism. The micro-warehouses may be cabinets, refrigerators, secured rooms, or similar storage units or areas.

US Patent:

7784689, Aug 31, 2010

Filed:

May 5, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/381849

Inventors:

William A. Linton - Madison WI, US
John Linton - Madison WI, US
Julia E. Krueger - Deerfield WI, US
Michael P. Dearing - Spring Green WI, US

Assignee:

Promega Corporation - Madison WI

International Classification:

G06Q 90/00
G06F 17/00

US Classification:

235385, 700237

Abstract:

A method and system for vending products from a defined area, such as a micro-warehouse with a door. The method includes fitting each product with a radio frequency identification tag, positioning the plurality of products in a micro-warehouse, sensing opening and closing of the micro-warehouse door, scanning the plurality of products in the micro-warehouse upon sensing closing of the door to determine the number and type of products in the micro-warehouse, generating a message based on the number and type of products in the micro-warehouse, transmitting the message to a remote processor or server, and maintaining an inventory in the remote processor based on the message. The system is designed to be accessed by authorized individuals possessing some type of code or identifying mechanism. The micro-warehouses may be cabinets, refrigerators, secured rooms, or similar storage units or areas. Each micro-warehouse has an output device such as a light or display, a door, an antenna mounted on or in the micro-warehouse, and a controller coupled to the antenna.

US Patent:

7791479, Sep 7, 2010

Filed:

Nov 13, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/559231

Inventors:

Michael Dearing - Spring Green WI, US
Gediminas Vidugiris - Fitchburg WI, US
William A. Linton - Madison WI, US
John Linton - Redwood City CA, US
Julia E. Krueger - Deerfield WI, US

Assignee:

Promega Corporation - Madison WI

International Classification:

G08B 13/14

US Classification:

3405721, 3405724, 3405681

Abstract:

A method and system for providing point-of-sale and point-of-delivery and/or distribution of products in a restricted access unit near the customer. The method and system utilize products equipped with radio frequency tags and reduce the effects of energy sharing, shadowing, and nulls. In one embodiment, a plurality of RF tagged products are placed within a refrigerator, cabinet, or other micro-warehouse that has a door or opening that can detect access to the micro-warehouse. In one embodiment, one or more antennas are positioned within the door. Each antenna may have a transmission line of sight and be configured to emit a signal at predefined frequencies. Each antenna generates an electromagnetic field within the micro-warehouse. In one embodiment, the products are positioned in one or more bins, compartments, or similar devices located within the micro-warehouse such that at least two of the plurality of products are spaced a distance from each other to reduce energy sharing. The electromagnetic field is moved or altered within the micro-warehouse through the use of reflectors, devices that move the antennas, or other mechanisms.