Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2000-2011
Title: Innovations by Cheryl Brucato
Introduction
Cheryl Brucato is an accomplished inventor based in Andover, MA (US). She has made significant contributions to the field of sample preparation devices, holding a total of three patents. Her work focuses on enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of sample handling in various applications.
Latest Patents
One of her latest patents is the "High Density Cast-in-Place Sample Preparation Card." This innovative card features a plurality of recesses designed for a sample preparation device. The card contains cast-in-place composite and/or non-filled structures that serve as sorptive or reactive media, as well as for size-based separations. The design allows for any particular card size or configuration, while incorporating a large amount of adsorptive particles in polymer without compromising the three-dimensional structure of the membrane. In a preferred embodiment, the composite structures consist of particles entrapped within a porous polymeric substrate, which are cast in-place into the recesses of an insert for a multi-well sample preparation device. This design provides an effective platform for high throughput micromass handling. With the right selection of particle chemistry, a variety of separation or purification operations can be performed, including selective bind/elute chromatography operations, on sample mass loads of less than 1 microgram in volumes of just a few microliters. The card also allows for direct analysis of bound samples without the need for elution, achieving both manufacturing flexibility and high throughput.
Career Highlights
Cheryl has worked with notable companies such as Millipore Corporation and Instrumentation Laboratory S.p.a. Her experience in these organizations has contributed to her expertise in the field of sample preparation and analysis.
Collaborations
Throughout her career, Cheryl has collaborated with talented individuals, including William Kopaciewicz and Cynthia Birr. These collaborations have further enriched her work and innovations.
Conclusion
Cheryl Brucato's contributions to the field of sample preparation devices demonstrate her commitment to innovation and excellence. Her patents reflect her ability to address complex challenges in sample handling, making her a notable figure in the industry.