Scott C Collins

US Patent:

8074669, Dec 13, 2011

Filed:

Mar 17, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/381773

Inventors:

Scott Collins - Westford MA, US
Steve Wakefield - Billerica MA, US

International Classification:

E04H 15/50
E04H 15/30
A47C 19/14

US Classification:

135145, 135 95, 135 96, 135123, 5113, 5115

Abstract:

The invention envisions a multi-purpose expandable-collapsible frame apparatus that may be used as a bed frame. The apparatus utilizes a telescoping central support apparatus designed such that when a force is applied to the central support apparatus a plurality of floating arm assemblies expand outwardly from the central support apparatus. Furthermore, support straps and a covering member add stability and utility to the frame apparatus.

US Patent:

D685986, Jul 16, 2013

Filed:

Feb 24, 2012

Appl. No.:

29/414150

Inventors:

Robert Lazott - Billerica MA, US
Scott Michael Collins - Chicago IL, US
Luc Chuong Lam - Chicago IL, US

Assignee:

Brady Worldwide, Inc. - Milwaukee WI

International Classification:

0301

US Classification:

D 3215

US Patent:

D685987, Jul 16, 2013

Filed:

Feb 24, 2012

Appl. No.:

29/414154

Inventors:

Robert Lazott - Billerica MA, US
Scott Michael Collins - Chicago IL, US
Luc Chuong Lam - Chicago IL, US

Assignee:

Brady Worldwide, Inc. - Milwaukee WI

International Classification:

0301

US Classification:

D 3215

US Patent:

20120060520, Mar 15, 2012

Filed:

Sep 9, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/229075

Inventors:

Scott Collins - Westford MA, US
Frank Hunt - Shrewsbury MA, US
Julian Warhurst - Ashland MA, US
Bruce Zandi - Lexington MA, US

Assignee:

HAMILTON STORAGE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. - Hopkinton MA

International Classification:

F25D 25/00

US Classification:

62 62, 62378, 62381

Abstract:

An automated storage and retrieval system for storing chemical and biological samples includes freezer chests maintained at an ultra-low temperature (e.g. −80 C.) or a cryogenic temperature. The freezer chests are located within a refrigerated (e.g. −20 C.) enclosure. Samples are loaded through a wall of the enclosure and are then transferred to an input/output buffer section in an ultra-low temperature or cryogenic freezer chest that is thermally segregated from a long-term storage section in the same freezer. Specialized input/output cassettes are used for transferring the samples through an input/output module into the system.

US Patent:

48744999, Oct 17, 1989

Filed:

May 23, 1988

Appl. No.:

7/197561

Inventors:

Rosemary L. Smith - Newton MA
Scott D. Collins - Newton MA

Assignee:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Cambridge MA

International Classification:

G01N 2730

US Classification:

204403

Abstract:

Electrochemical microsensors formed of a substrate containing means for sensing potential or current, including active and passive electronic devices and electronic circuits, and a micromachined structure containing at least one cavity overlying the sensing means, wherein the structure and substrate are bonded together at a temperature less than about 400. degree. C. , in the absence of high voltage fields, using means not requiring highly planarized surfaces. A wide variety of materials can be utilized for both the substrate and overlying structure. Diverse embodiments are possible, having in common a cavity containing a chemically sensitive material and means for sensing potential or current. The resulting structural organization of materials transduces a chemical signal, such as concentration, to an electrical signal, which is then "processed" by the underlying FET or metallic connections. The present invention resolves the problems of the prior art in combining sensing devices with chemically sensitive material(s) to form a functional microsensor in a conveniently manufacturable fashion.

US Patent:

20210074535, Mar 11, 2021

Filed:

Nov 18, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/950992

Inventors:

- Durham NC, US
Scott Collins - Westford MA, US
Mark Talmer - Pepperell MA, US

International Classification:

H01J 49/04
H01J 49/00

Abstract:

Load lock assemblies for a sample analysis system, such as a mass spectrometry system, include a load lock chamber having longitudinally opposing first and second end portions and a through channel, a door coupled to the second end portion, and a seal assembly coupled to the first end portion. The seal assembly includes a rigid seal housing member coupled to a housing of the load lock chamber. The rigid seal housing member includes a port forming part of the first end portion of the through channel of the load lock chamber. The rigid seal housing member can include a self-centering cartridge and/or a flexure member coupled to the housing of the load lock chamber. Where used, the flexure member has an outer perimeter that extends above and below the rigid seal housing member and includes an aperture that is aligned with the port of the rigid seal housing member.

US Patent:

20200381233, Dec 3, 2020

Filed:

Apr 22, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/854983

Inventors:

- Durham NC, US
Scott Collins - Westford MA, US
Ian MacGregor - Merrimack NH, US
Mark Talmer - Pepperell MA, US

International Classification:

H01J 49/04
H01J 49/00
G01N 35/00
G01N 35/04

Abstract:

Slide analysis a gripper with three sensors for controlling a slide grip sequence and at least one rotatable carousel with a slide receiving channel. The systems also include a robot with a robot arm that holds a slide gripper residing inside the housing in communication with the rotatable carousel. The systems also include a load lock chamber and a door sealably coupled to the second end portion and an acquisition vacuum chamber with an X-Y stage and a slide holder with a vacuum seal.

US Patent:

20190287780, Sep 19, 2019

Filed:

Mar 12, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/299217

Inventors:

- Durham NC, US
Scott Collins - Westford MA, US
Jo-ann Loh - Nashua NH, US
Spencer Lovette - Mount Vernon NH, US
Andy Violette - Bedford NH, US
James VanGordon - O'Fallon MO, US
Jared Bullock - Saint Louis MO, US

International Classification:

H01J 49/16
H01J 49/02
H01J 49/04
G01B 11/00

Abstract:

Methods for an instrument including a light source of are provided. A method for an instrument including a light source includes providing light from the light source to a target location in a process chamber. The method includes receiving the light at a sensor. The method includes determining, using data from the sensor, a first position of the light at the target location. Moreover, the method includes determining whether to adjust the light to a second position at the target location. Related instruments are also provided.