Thomas J Connors

US Patent:

6345301, Feb 5, 2002

Filed:

Mar 30, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/281549

Inventors:

David A. Burns - Aston PA
Benjamin L. Dagana - Phoenixville PA
Christopher J. Harrer - Downingtown PA
Dung M. Luu - Philadelphia PA
Todd A. Matters - Pottstown PA
Michael S. Miles - Pottstown PA
Barry E. Blust - Glenmoore PA
Thomas J. Schneider - Exton PA
Thomas V. Connors - Audubon PA

Assignee:

Unisys Corporation - Blue Bell PA

International Classification:

G06F 15163

US Classification:

709230, 709223, 710131

Abstract:

A network node that implements a distributed TCP/IP network communication protocol stack, with the protocol stack including a TCP layer and an IP layer. The TCP layer includes a TCP management unit and a TCP data path unit, and the IP layer includes an IP management unit and an IP data path unit. The network node comprises a network host configured with the TCP management unit and the IP management unit, and at least one I/O adapter coupled to the network host and configured with the TCP data path unit and the IP data path unit. In this manner, the TCP data path unit and the IP data path unit are distributed onto the I/O adapter.

US Patent:

20120164649, Jun 28, 2012

Filed:

Aug 5, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/204291

Inventors:

Rick T. SMETHERS - Malvern PA, US
Justin Dale Brubaker - Lafayette Hill PA, US
Thomas Vincent Connors - Audubon PA, US
Michael Jay Fischer - Jenkintown PA, US
Jeffery J. Guterman - Los Angeles CA, US
Vincent A. Juliana - Exton PA, US
Hans C. Kastensmith - Aldie VA, US
James F. Koller - Downingtown PA, US
David J. Lyons - W. Trenton NJ, US
Daniel Arthur Miller - Bryn Mawr PA, US

Assignee:

INSTANTLABS MEDICAL DIAGNOSTICS CORPORATION - Washington DC

International Classification:

C12Q 1/68
C12M 1/34

US Classification:

435 612, 4352872

Abstract:

Systems, devices and methods are described herein that are configured for use in the monitoring and detecting of chemical reactions, such as, for example, the monitoring and detection of Polymerase chain reactions (PCR). For example, the systems and devices described herein can be used for accelerated real-time PCR. A fully integrated PCR system is provided that includes a touch screen user interface, eliminating the need for additional computers, keyboards, and related devices. The PCR systems described herein can be network enabled to provide communications between one or more PCR monitoring and detection devices and a central monitoring station. A disposable sample holding device can be placed in the PCR device for testing in an upright vertical orientation, providing improved optical scanning capabilities and rapid heating and cooling capabilities.