Patents Assigned to NetBio, Inc.
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Patent number: 10191011Abstract: The invention provides methods and systems for ruggedizing a nucleic acid analyzing apparatus. The ruggedized apparatus can be used reliably and effectively in uncontrolled environments, such as, for example at a crime scene to collect and analyze forensic data, as well as in semi-controlled environments, such as, for example at a point of care location.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2017Date of Patent: January 29, 2019Assignee: NetBio, Inc.Inventors: Eugene Tan, Hueng Chuan Lam, Gregory John Kellogg
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Patent number: 9606083Abstract: The invention provides methods and systems for ruggedizing a nucleic acid analyzing apparatus. The ruggedized apparatus can be used reliably and effectively in uncontrolled environments, such as, for example at a crime scene to collect and analyze forensic data, as well as in semi-controlled environments, such as, for example at a point of care location.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: NETBIO, INC.Inventors: Eugene Tan, Heung Chuan Lam, Gregory John Kellogg
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Patent number: 9550985Abstract: Described herein are methods and devices for nucleic acid quantification and, in particular, to microfluidic methods and devices for nucleic acid quantification. In certain embodiments methods of quantifying a target nucleic acid without the need for amplification are provided. The methods involve, in some embodiments, allowing a binding agent to become immobilized with respect to the target nucleic acid. In some cases, the binding agent comprises a signaling moiety that can be used to quantify the amount of target nucleic acid. In another aspect, the quantification can be carried out rapidly. For example, in certain embodiments, the quantification can be completed within 5 minutes. In yet another aspect, samples containing a low amount of target nucleic acid can be quantified. For instance, in some cases, samples containing less than 100 nanograms per microliter may be quantified. Also described are devices and kits for performing such methods, or the like.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2010Date of Patent: January 24, 2017Assignee: NetBio, Inc.Inventors: Eugene Tan, Richard F Selden, Rosemary S. Turingan
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Patent number: 9523656Abstract: The invention provides methods and systems for ruggedizing a nucleic acid analyzing apparatus. The ruggedized apparatus can be used reliably and effectively in uncontrolled environments, such as, for example at a crime scene to collect and analyze forensic data, as well as in semi-controlled environments, such as, for example at a point of care location.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: December 20, 2016Assignee: NetBio, Inc.Inventors: Eugene Tan, Heung Chuan Lam, Gregory John Kellogg
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Patent number: 9494519Abstract: A fast, multiplexed PCR system is described that can rapidly generate amplified nucleic acid products, for example, a full STR profile, from a target nucleic acid. Such systems include, for example, microfluidic biochips and a custom built thermal cycler, which are also described. The resulting STR profiles can satisfy forensic guidelines for signal strength, inter-loci peak height balance, heterozygous peak height ratio, incomplete non-template nucleotide addition, and stutter.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2011Date of Patent: November 15, 2016Assignee: NetBio, Inc.Inventors: Richard F. Selden, Eugene Tan, Heung Chuan Lam, Heidi Susanne Giese, Gregory John Kellogg, John A. Wright
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Patent number: 9366631Abstract: The present disclosure provides fully integrated microfluidic systems to perform nucleic acid analysis. These processes include sample collection, nucleic acid extraction and purification, amplification, sequencing, and separation and detection. The present disclosure also provides optical detection systems and methods for separation and detection of biological molecules. In particular, the various aspects of the invention enable the simultaneous separation and detection of a plurality of biological molecules, typically fluorescent dye-labeled nucleic acids, within one or a plurality of microfluidic chambers or channels. The nucleic acids can be labeled with at least 6 dyes, each having a unique peak emission wavelength. The present systems and methods are particularly useful for DNA fragment sizing applications such as human identification by genetic fingerprinting and DNA sequencing applications such as clinical diagnostics.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2011Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: NetBio, Inc.Inventors: Eugene Tan, Heung Chuan Lam, Valery Leonidovich Bogdanov, Gregory John Kellogg, John A. Wright, Ulrich Hans Thomann, Richard F. Selden
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Patent number: 9354199Abstract: A biochip for the integration of all steps in a complex process from the insertion of a sample to the generation of a result, performed without operator intervention includes microfluidic and macrofluidic features that are acted on by instrument subsystems in a series of scripted processing steps. Methods for fabricating these complex biochips of high feature density by injection molding are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2011Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: NetBio, Inc.Inventors: Richard F. Selden, Eugene Tan
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Patent number: 9314795Abstract: A biochip for the integration of all steps in a complex process from the insertion of a sample to the generation of a result, performed without operator intervention includes microfluidic and macrofluidic features that are acted on by instrument subsystems in a series of scripted processing steps. Methods for fabricating these complex biochips of high feature density by injection molding are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2014Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Assignee: NetBio Inc.Inventors: Richard F. Selden, Eugene Tan
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Patent number: 9310304Abstract: Provided are methods for multiplex polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification of short tandem repeat (STR) loci that can be used to rapidly generate a highly specific STR profile from target nucleic acids. The resulting STR profiles are useful for human identification purposes in law enforcement, homeland security, military, intelligence, and paternity testing applications.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2012Date of Patent: April 12, 2016Assignee: NetBio, Inc.Inventors: James W. Schumm, Richard F. Selden, Eugene Tan
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Patent number: 9174210Abstract: A self-contained apparatus for isolating nucleic acid, cell lysates and cell suspensions from unprocessed samples apparatus, to be used with an instrument, includes at least one input, and: (i) a macrofluidic component, including a chamber for receiving an unprocessed sample from a collection device and at least one filled liquid purification reagent storage reservoir; and (ii) a microfluidic component in communication with the macrofluidic component through at least one microfluidic element, the microfluidic component further comprising at least one nucleic acid purification matrix; and (iii) at least one interface port to a drive mechanism on the instrument for driving said liquid purification reagent, through the microfluidic element and the nucleic acid purification matrix, wherein the only inputs to the apparatus are through the chamber and the interface port to the drive mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2011Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Assignee: NetBio, Inc.Inventors: Richard F. Selden, Eugene Tan
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Patent number: 9012208Abstract: A self-contained apparatus for isolating nucleic acid, cell lysates and cell suspensions from unprocessed samples apparatus, to be used with an instrument, includes at least one input, and: (i) a macrofluidic component, including a chamber for receiving an unprocessed sample from a collection device and at least one filled liquid purification reagent storage reservoir; and (ii) a microfluidic component in communication with the macrofluidic component through at least one microfluidic element, the microfluidic component further comprising at least one nucleic acid purification matrix; and (iii) at least one interface port to a drive mechanism on the instrument for driving said liquid purification reagent, through the microfluidic element and the nucleic acid purification matrix, wherein the only inputs to the apparatus are through the chamber and the interface port to the drive mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2010Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Assignee: NetBio, Inc.Inventors: Richard F. Selden, Eugene Tan
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Patent number: 8961765Abstract: Plastic electrophoresis separation chips are provided comprising a plurality of microfluidic channels and a detection window, where the detection window comprises a thin plastic; and the detection window comprises a detection region of each microfluidic channel. Such chips can be bonded to a support provided an aperture is provided in the support to allow detection of samples in the electrophoresis chip at the thin plastic detection window. Further, methods for electrophoretically separating and detecting a plurality of samples on the plastic electrophoresis separation chip are described.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2012Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: NetBio, Inc.Inventors: Eugene Tan, Cheuk Wai Kan, Heung Chuan Lam
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Publication number: 20140370580Abstract: A biochip for the integration of all steps in a complex process from the insertion of a sample to the generation of a result, performed without operator intervention includes microfluidic and macrofluidic features that are acted on by instrument subsystems in a series of scripted processing steps. Methods for fabricating these complex biochips of high feature density by injection molding are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: December 18, 2014Applicant: NetBio, Inc.Inventors: Richard F. Selden, Eugene Tan
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Publication number: 20140371108Abstract: A biochip for the integration of all steps in a complex process from the insertion of a sample to the generation of a result, performed without operator intervention includes microfluidic and macrofluidic features that are acted on by instrument subsystems in a series of scripted processing steps. Methods for fabricating these complex biochips of high feature density by injection molding are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2014Publication date: December 18, 2014Applicant: NetBio, Inc.Inventors: Richard F. Selden, Eugene Tan
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Patent number: 8858770Abstract: Plastic electrophoresis separation chips are provided comprising a plurality of microfluidic channels and a detection window, where the detection window comprises a thin plastic; and the detection window comprises a detection region of each microfluidic channel. Such chips can be bonded to a support provided an aperture is provided in the support to allow detection of samples in the electrophoresis chip at the thin plastic detection window. Further, methods for electrophoretically separating and detecting a plurality of samples on the plastic electrophoresis separation chip are described.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2008Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: NetBio, Inc.Inventors: Eugene Tan, Cheuk Wai Kan, Heung Chuan Lam
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Patent number: 8720036Abstract: A biochip for the integration of all steps in a complex process from the insertion of a sample to the generation of a result, performed without operator intervention includes microfluidic and macrofluidic features that are acted on by instrument subsystems in a series of scripted processing steps. Methods for fabricating these complex biochips of high feature density by injection molding are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2011Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: NetBio, Inc.Inventors: Richard F. Selden, Eugene Tan
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Publication number: 20130213810Abstract: The invention provides methods and systems for ruggedizing a nucleic acid analyzing apparatus. The ruggedized apparatus can be used reliably and effectively in uncontrolled environments, such as, for example at a crime scene to collect and analyze forensic data, as well as in semi-controlled environments, such as, for example at a point of care location.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: August 22, 2013Applicant: NETBIO, INC.Inventor: Netbio, Inc.
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Publication number: 20130199933Abstract: The invention provides methods and systems for ruggedizing a nucleic acid analyzing apparatus. The ruggedized apparatus can be used reliably and effectively in uncontrolled environments, such as, for example at a crime scene to collect and analyze forensic data, as well as in semi-controlled environments, such as, for example at a point of care location.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: August 8, 2013Applicant: NETBIO, INC.Inventor: Netbio, Inc.
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Publication number: 20130184176Abstract: Provided are methods for multiplex polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification of short tandem repeat (STR) loci that can be used to rapidly generate a highly specific STR profile from target nucleic acids. The resulting STR profiles are useful for human identification purposes in law enforcement, homeland security, military, intelligence, and paternity testing applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: July 18, 2013Applicant: NetBio, Inc.Inventor: NetBio, Inc.
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Publication number: 20130155403Abstract: The present disclosure provides fully integrated microfluidic systems to perform nucleic acid analysis. These processes include sample collection, nucleic acid extraction and purification, amplification, sequencing, and separation and detection. The present disclosure also provides optical detection systems and methods for separation and detection of biological molecules. In particular, the various aspects of the invention enable the simultaneous separation and detection of a plurality of biological molecules, typically fluorescent dye-labeled nucleic acids, within one or a plurality of microfluidic chambers or channels. The nucleic acids can be labeled with at least 6 dyes, each having a unique peak emission wavelength. The present systems and methods are particularly useful for DNA fragment sizing applications such as human identification by genetic fingerprinting and DNA sequencing applications such as clinical diagnostics.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2011Publication date: June 20, 2013Applicant: NETBIO, INC.Inventors: Eugene Tan, Heung Chuan Lam, Valery Leonidovich Bogdanov, Gregory John Kellogg, John A. Wright, Ulrich Hans Thomann, Richard F. Selden