Chen Yu Cheng

Title: Chen Yu Cheng and Automated Staining Technology.

Introduction

Chen Yu Cheng is an inventor associated with Hsinchu City, Taiwan, and Sakura Finetek U.S.A., Inc. His patent work concerns automated sample processing and reagent application for slide-based laboratory workflows.

Latest Patents

The supplied information identifies one patent for Chen Yu Cheng: “Automated Staining System and Reaction Chamber.” The invention describes a processor assembly with an exposure station for preparing a sample on a slide, a printing station that applies reagent through a thermal inkjet process, and a robotic mechanism that transfers the slide between stations.

The patent also describes a reagent cartridge with a container, a nonmetallic bag for holding reagent, and a printhead at the base of the cartridge connected to the bag’s outlet. Its method includes exposing a sample, robotically transferring the slide to the printing station, and applying reagent using thermal inkjet printing. The supplied record lists 1 patent.

Career Highlights

The patent reflects work on integrating sample exposure, robotic slide handling, and precise reagent delivery in an automated staining system. The cartridge and printhead design is intended to support reagent application as part of the processor’s workflow.

Collaborations

The supplied information names Nicholas John Booker and Chester John Henderson as Chen Yu Cheng’s coworkers. It does not specify their roles in the patent or describe particular collaborative contributions.

Conclusion

Chen Yu Cheng’s listed patent focuses on automating slide preparation and reagent application through coordinated processing, robotic transfer, and thermal inkjet technology.