Patents by Inventor Andrew N. Cleland

Andrew N. Cleland has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20230100279
    Abstract: Various embodiments herein disclose a device, comprising one or more fluid interfacing components and a cartridge holder, wherein the one or more fluid interfacing components are fixed while the cartridge holder moves along a linear guide. Also disclosed herein are methods of using the device to analyze a sample containing particles, and methods of diagnosing a disease in a subject by using the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2021
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Inventors: Andrew N. Cleland, Jean-Luc Fraikin, Peter Meinhold, Franklin Monzon
  • Patent number: 11213818
    Abstract: Various embodiments herein disclose a device, comprising one or more fluid interfacing components and a cartridge holder, wherein the one or more fluid interfacing components are fixed while the cartridge holder moves along a linear guide. Also disclosed herein are methods of using the device to analyze a sample containing particles, and methods of diagnosing a disease in a subject by using the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: Spectradyne LLC
    Inventors: Andrew N. Cleland, Jean-Luc Fraikin, Peter Meinhold, Franklin Monzon
  • Publication number: 20200298230
    Abstract: Various embodiments herein disclose a device, comprising one or more fluid interfacing components and a cartridge holder, wherein the one or more fluid interfacing components are fixed while the cartridge holder moves along a linear guide. Also disclosed herein are methods of using the device to analyze a sample containing particles, and methods of diagnosing a disease in a subject by using the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2016
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Applicant: SPECTRADYNE LLC
    Inventors: Andrew N. Cleland, Jean-Luc Fraikin, Peter Meinhold, Franklin Monzon
  • Publication number: 20180345285
    Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed herein comprise a microfluidic cartridge, comprising a molded polymer bonded to a flat surface, wherein the molded polymer comprises one or more openings for connecting to fluidic volumes. Also provided are methods of preparing a microfluidic cartridge, comprising placing a patterned micro-fabricated chip into a mold and filling the mold with a material in liquid or other shape-conforming form. Further disclosed herein are methods of analyzing a particle sample by using the microfluidic sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2016
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Applicant: SPECTRADYNE LLC
    Inventors: Andrew N. Cleland, Jean-Luc Fraikin, Peter Meinhold, Franklin Monzon
  • Patent number: 9945802
    Abstract: The present invention reports a novel microfluidic analyzer for the high-throughput, label-free measurement of particles suspended in a fluid. The present invention employs the resistive pulse technique (RPT) which affords very high electrical bandwidth for the device, which surpasses that of currently available systems and devices. Further, devices in accordance with the present invention are fabricated with very simple microfabrication technologies, making the present invention more cost efficient and easier to manufacture than currently available devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Jean-Luc Fraikin, Andrew N. Cleland
  • Publication number: 20150059452
    Abstract: The present invention reports a novel microfluidic analyzer for the high-throughput, label-free measurement of particles suspended in a fluid. The present invention employs the resistive pulse technique (RPT) which affords very high electrical bandwidth for the device, which surpasses that of currently available systems and devices. Further, devices in accordance with the present invention are fabricated with very simple microfabrication technologies, making the present invention more cost efficient and easier to manufacture than currently available devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2014
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
    Inventors: Jean-Luc Fraikin, Andrew N. Cleland
  • Patent number: 8901914
    Abstract: The present invention reports a novel microfluidic analyzer for the high-throughput, label-free measurement of particles suspended in a fluid. The present invention employs the resistive pulse technique (RPT) which affords very high electrical bandwidth for the device, which surpasses that of currently available systems and devices. Further, devices in accordance with the present invention are fabricated with very simple microfabrication technologies, making the present invention more cost efficient and easier to manufacture than currently available devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Jean-Luc Fraikin, Andrew N. Cleland
  • Publication number: 20120194167
    Abstract: The present invention reports a novel microfluidic analyzer for the high-throughput, label-free measurement of particles suspended in a fluid. The present invention employs the resistive pulse technique (RPT) which affords very high electrical bandwidth for the device, which surpasses that of currently available systems and devices. Further, devices in accordance with the present invention are fabricated with very simple microfabrication technologies, making the present invention more cost efficient and easier to manufacture than currently available devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2012
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
    Inventors: Jean-Luc Fraikin, Andrew N. Cleland
  • Patent number: 7451646
    Abstract: A resonant high-speed microscopic impedance probe useful for small scale impedance measurements and/or cell and particle counting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Andrew N. Cleland, Hyongsok T. Soh
  • Publication number: 20080224922
    Abstract: A resonant high-speed microscopic impedance probe useful for small scale impedance measurements and/or cell and particle counting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2006
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Inventors: Andrew N. Cleland, Hyongsok T. Soh