Patents Assigned to Genapsys, Inc.
  • Patent number: 11332778
    Abstract: The disclosure provides methods and systems for nucleic acid amplification including isothermal nucleic acid amplification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: GENAPSYS, INC.
    Inventor: Florian Oberstrass
  • Patent number: 11286522
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for high efficiency electronic sequencing of nucleic acids and molecular detection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: GENAPSYS, INC.
    Inventor: Hesaam Esfandyarpour
  • Patent number: 11155865
    Abstract: The invention relate to systems and methods for sequencing polynucleotides, as well as detecting reactions and binding events involving other biological molecules. The systems and methods may employ chamber-free devices and nanosensors to detect or characterize such reactions in high-throughput. Because the system in many embodiments is reusable, the system can be subject to more sophisticated and improved engineering, as compared to single use devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: GENAPSYS, INC.
    Inventors: Hesaam Esfandyarpour, Kosar Baghbani Parizi, Mark F. Oldham, Eric S. Nordman, Richard T. Reel, Susanne Baumhueter, Cheryl Heiner, Frank Lee
  • Patent number: 11021748
    Abstract: The invention relate to systems and methods for sequencing polynucleotides, as well as detecting reactions and binding events involving other biological molecules. The systems and methods may employ chamber-free devices and nanosensors to detect or characterize such reactions in high-throughput. Because the system in many embodiments is reusable, the system can be subject to more sophisticated and improved engineering, as compared to single use devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: GENAPSYS, INC.
    Inventors: Hesaam Esfandyarpour, Kosar Baghbani Parizi, Mark F. Oldham, Eric S. Nordman, Richard T. Reel, Susanne Baumhueter, Cheryl Heiner, Frank Lee
  • Patent number: 11015219
    Abstract: Provided herein are systems and methods for sequencing, amplifying, detecting, analyzing, and/or performing sample preparation procedures for nucleic acids and other biomolecules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: GENAPSYS, INC.
    Inventors: Hesaam Esfandyarpour, Max Greenfeld, Meysam R. Barmi, Kosar B. Parizi, Hamid Rategh, Amirhossein Samakar
  • Patent number: 10900075
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and systems for sequencing nucleic acid molecules. Methods may include sequencing double-stranded nucleic acids or single-stranded nucleic acids. Sequencing may include the use of nucleotides coupled to electrostatic moieties. The electrostatic moieties may be detected by a sensor array. The electrostatic moieties may be reversible electrostatic moieties that are cleaved from the nucleic acid molecule after incorporation of the nucleotide. The electrostatic moieties may be irreversible electrostatic moieties. Nucleotides comprising irreversible electrostatic moieties may be incorporated into the nucleic acid molecule, detected by the sensor array, and exchanged for non-detectable nucleotides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: GENAPSYS, INC.
    Inventors: Hesaam Esfandyarpour, Maryam Jouzi, Seth Stern, Paul Kenney
  • Patent number: 10787705
    Abstract: The invention relate to systems and methods for sequencing polynucleotides, as well as detecting reactions and binding events involving other biological molecules. The systems and methods may employ chamber-free devices and nanosensors to detect or characterize such reactions in high-throughput. Because the system in many embodiments is reusable, the system can be subject to more sophisticated and improved engineering, as compared to single use devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignee: GENAPSYS, INC.
    Inventors: Hesaam Esfandyarpour, Kosar Baghbani Parizi, Mark F. Oldham, Eric S. Nordman, Richard T. Reel, Susanne Baumhueter, Cheryl Heiner, Frank Lee
  • Patent number: 10683389
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods that comprise providing polymer chains comprising a plurality of reactive groups onto the surface of beads and covalent attachment of functionalized biomolecules, such as primers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Assignee: GENAPSYS, INC.
    Inventors: Aldrich N. K. Lau, Paul M. Kenney, Henrik Persson
  • Patent number: 10612091
    Abstract: The invention relate to systems and methods for sequencing polynucleotides, as well as detecting reactions and binding events involving other biological molecules. The systems and methods may employ chamber-free devices and nanosensors to detect or characterize such reactions in high-throughput. Because the system in many embodiments is reusable, the system can be subject to more sophisticated and improved engineering, as compared to single use devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: GENAPSYS, INC.
    Inventors: Hesaam Esfandyarpour, Kosar Baghbani Parizi, Mark F. Oldham, Eric S. Nordman, Richard T. Reel, Susanne Baumhueter, Cheryl Heiner, Frank Lee
  • Patent number: 10570449
    Abstract: Provided herein are devices and methods suitable for sequencing, amplifying, analyzing, and performing sample preparation procedures for nucleic acids and other biomolecules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: GENAPSYS, INC.
    Inventors: Hesaam Esfandyarpour, Hamid Rategh, Meysam R. Barmi, Kosar B. Parizi, Kambiz Kaviani
  • Patent number: 10544456
    Abstract: Provided herein are systems and methods for processing and analyzing nucleic acids and other biomolecules. Methods may include processing nucleic acid molecules in an emulsion of droplets. Methods of analyzing nucleic acid molecules may include coupling nucleic acids to a bead or other support. Methods may include analysis of nucleic acid molecules using a redox mediator. In some cases, analysis of the nucleic acid molecule includes determining a nucleotide sequence of the nucleic acid molecule.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: GENAPSYS, INC.
    Inventors: Hesaam Esfandyarpour, Kosar Parizi, Saurabh Paliwal, Seth Stern, Paul Kenney, Meysam R. Barmi, Ali Nabi, Hamid Rategh
  • Patent number: 10533218
    Abstract: The disclosure provides methods and systems for nucleic acid amplification including isothermal nucleic acid amplification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Assignee: GENAPSYS, INC.
    Inventor: Florian Oberstrass
  • Patent number: 10494672
    Abstract: The invention relate to systems and methods for sequencing polynucleotides, as well as detecting reactions and binding events involving other biological molecules. The systems and methods may employ chamber-free devices and nanosensors to detect or characterize such reactions in high-throughput. Because the system in many embodiments is reusable, the system can be subject to more sophisticated and improved engineering, as compared to single use devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: GENAPSYS, INC.
    Inventors: Hesaam Esfandyarpour, Kosar Baghbani Parizi, Mark F. Oldham, Eric S. Nordman, Richard T. Reel, Susanne Baumhueter, Cheryl Heiner, Frank Lee
  • Patent number: 10472674
    Abstract: A method comprises magnetically holding a bead carrying biological material (e.g., nucleic acid, which may be in the form of DNA fragments or amplified DNA) in a specific location of a substrate, and applying an electric field local to the bead to isolate the biological material or products or byproducts of reactions of the biological material. For example, the bead is isolated from other beads having associated biological material. The electric field in various embodiments concentrates reagents for an amplification or sequencing reaction, and/or concentrates and isolates detectable reaction by-products. For example, by isolating nucleic acids around individual beads, the electric field can allow for clonal amplification, as an alternative to emulsion PCR. In other embodiments, the electric field isolates a nanosensor proximate to the bead, to facilitate detection of at least one of local pH change, local conductivity change, local charge concentration change and local heat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: GENAPSYS, INC.
    Inventors: Hesaam Esfandyarpour, Mark Oldham
  • Patent number: 10413900
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides microfluidic devices, systems and methods for sample preparation and/or analysis. A microfluidic device can include a first channel having a sequence of (n) chambers each having a first volume (v). The first channel can include one or more valves at opposing ends of the first channel that fluidically isolate the first channel. The microfluidic device can further include a second channel in fluid communication with the first channel. The second channel can include at least one second chamber having a total second volume that is at least equal to the total volume of the first channel (n*v). The second channel can include one or more valves at opposing ends of the second channel that fluidically isolate the second channel from the first channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: GENAPSYS, INC.
    Inventors: Seth Stern, Hesaam Esfandyarpour, David Eberhart
  • Patent number: 10266892
    Abstract: The invention relate to systems and methods for sequencing polynucleotides, as well as detecting reactions and binding events involving other biological molecules. The systems and methods may employ chamber-free devices and nanosensors to detect or characterize such reactions in high-throughput. Because the system in many embodiments is reusable, the system can be subject to more sophisticated and improved engineering, as compared to single use devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: GENAPSYS, INC.
    Inventors: Hesaam Esfandyarpour, Kosar Baghbani Parizi, Mark F. Oldham, Eric S. Nordman, Richard T. Reel, Susanne Baumhueter, Cheryl Heiner, Frank Lee
  • Patent number: 10260095
    Abstract: The invention relate to systems and methods for sequencing polynucleotides, as well as detecting reactions and binding events involving other biological molecules. The systems and methods may employ chamber-free devices and nanosensors to detect or characterize such reactions in high-throughput. Because the system in many embodiments is reusable, the system can be subject to more sophisticated and improved engineering, as compared to single use devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: GENAPSYS, INC.
    Inventors: Hesaam Esfandyarpour, Kosar Baghbani Parizi, Mark F. Oldham, Eric S. Nordman, Richard T. Reel, Susanne Baumhueter, Cheryl Heiner, Frank Lee
  • Patent number: 10125393
    Abstract: Provided herein are devices and methods suitable for sequencing, detecting, amplifying, analyzing, and performing sample preparation procedures for nucleic acids and other molecules. In some cases, the devices and methods provided herein are used for computation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: GENAPSYS, INC.
    Inventors: Hesaam Esfandyarpour, Meysam R. Barmi, Kosar B. Parizi, Saurabh Paliwal, Amirhossein Samakar, Seth Stern
  • Patent number: 10100356
    Abstract: A method comprises magnetically holding a bead carrying biological material (e.g., nucleic acid, which may be in the form of DNA fragments or amplified DNA) in a specific location of a substrate, and applying an electric field local to the bead to isolate the biological material or products or byproducts of reactions of the biological material. For example, the bead isolated from other beads having associated biological material. The electric field in various embodiments concentrates reagents for an amplification or sequencing reaction, and/or concentrates and isolates detectable reaction by-products. For example, by isolating nucleic acids around individual beads, the electric field can allow for clonal amplification, as an alternative to emulsion PCR. In other embodiments, the electric field isolates a nanosensor proximate to the bead, to facilitate detection of at least one of local pH change, local conductivity change, local charge concentration change and local heat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignee: GENAPSYS, INC.
    Inventors: Hesaam Esfandyarpour, Mark F. Oldham, Kosar Baghbani Parizi, Eric S. Nordman
  • Patent number: 10093975
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for high efficiency electronic sequencing of nucleic acids and molecular detection. In an example embodiment of the instant disclosure, the NanoNeedle may be utilized to detect a change in impedance resulting from the modulation of the counter ion concentration or Debye length associated with a biomolecule of interest, such as DNA or protein, for an application of interest, such as DNA sequencing, DNA hybridization, or protein detection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Assignee: GENAPSYS, INC.
    Inventor: Hesaam Esfandyarpour