Patents by Inventor Bryant S. Fujimoto

Bryant S. Fujimoto 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).

  • Patent number: 11939626
    Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems for performing digital assays are provided. In certain aspects, the methods, devices, and systems can be used for the amplification and detection of nucleic acids. In certain aspects, the methods, devices, and systems can be used for the recognition, detection, and sizing of droplets in a volume. Also provided are compositions and kits suitable for use with the methods and devices of the present disclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON THROUGH ITS CENTER FOR COMMERCIALIZATION
    Inventors: Daniel T. Chiu, Jason E. Kreutz, Gloria S. Yen, Bryant S. Fujimoto
  • Publication number: 20220356512
    Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems for performing digital assays are provided. In certain aspects, the methods, devices, and systems can be used for the amplification and detection of nucleic acids. In certain aspects, the methods, devices, and systems can be used for the recognition, detection, and sizing of droplets in a volume. Also provided are compositions and kits suitable for use with the methods and devices of the present disclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2022
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON THROUGH ITS CENTER FOR COMMERCIALIZATION
    Inventors: Daniel T. CHIU, Jason E. KREUTZ, Gloria S. YEN, Bryant S. FUJIMOTO
  • Patent number: 11427857
    Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems for performing digital assays are provided. In certain aspects, the methods, devices, and systems can be used for the amplification and detection of nucleic acids. In certain aspects, the methods, devices, and systems can be used for the recognition, detection, and sizing of droplets in a volume. Also provided are compositions and kits suitable for use with the methods and devices of the present disclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON THROUGH ITS CENTER FOR COMMERCIALIZATION
    Inventors: Daniel T. Chiu, Jason E. Kreutz, Gloria S. Yen, Bryant S. Fujimoto
  • Patent number: 11408903
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for discretizing and analyzing fluidic samples are provided. In one aspect, a microfluidic array for discretizing a fluidic sample comprises one or more flow channels and a plurality of fluidic compartments in fluidic communication with the one or more flow channels. In another aspect, a system for discretizing and analyzing fluidic samples comprises a rotor assembly shaped to receive a microfluidic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: University of Washington
    Inventors: Daniel T. Chiu, Bryant S. Fujimoto, Jason E. Kreutz
  • Patent number: 11401547
    Abstract: Methods and systems for digital measurements are provided. In an embodiment, the method includes producing a plurality of droplets, wherein at least one of the droplets of the plurality of droplets contains an analyte molecule from a sample; measuring at least a first portion of the plurality of droplets to determine individual volumes of droplets in the first portion of the plurality of droplets; analyzing at least a second portion of the plurality of droplets to determine a number of droplets in the second portion of the plurality of droplets that contain the analyte molecule; and using individual volumes of the droplets in the first portion of the plurality of droplets and the number of droplets in the second portion of the plurality of droplets that contain the analyte molecule to determine the concentration of the analyte molecule in the sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: University of Washington through its Center for Commercialization
    Inventors: Daniel T. Chiu, Bryant S. Fujimoto, Alexander R. Gansen, Gloria S. Yen, Robert M. Lorenz
  • Publication number: 20210016276
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods, systems, and devices for performing analyses of biological nanoparticles. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to methods, systems, and devices for performing single biological nanoparticle size determination on a sample while the biological nanoparticle is in transit through a microfluidic chip. In other aspects, the present disclosure relates to methods, systems, and devices for selectively capturing biological nanoparticles on a coated planar surface, the capturing being facilitated by centrifugation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2019
    Publication date: January 21, 2021
    Applicant: University of Washington
    Inventors: Daniel T. CHIU, Seung Ryoung JUNG, Jingang WANG, Bryant S. FUJIMOTO
  • Publication number: 20200400703
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for discretizing and analyzing fluidic samples are provided. In one aspect, a microfluidic array for discretizing a fluidic sample comprises one or more flow channels and a plurality of fluidic compartments in fluidic communication with the one or more flow channels. In another aspect, a system for discretizing and analyzing fluidic samples comprises a rotor assembly shaped to receive a microfluidic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2020
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Inventors: Daniel T. CHIU, Bryant S. Fujimoto, Jason E. Kreutz
  • Patent number: 10794925
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for discretizing and analyzing fluidic samples are provided. In one aspect, a microfluidic array for discretizing a fluidic sample comprises one or more flow channels and a plurality of fluidic compartments in fluidic communication with the one or more flow channels. In another aspect, a system for discretizing and analyzing fluidic samples comprises a rotor assembly shaped to receive a microfluidic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: University of Washington
    Inventors: Daniel T. Chiu, Bryant S. Fujimoto, Jason E. Kreutz
  • Publication number: 20200208202
    Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems for performing digital assays are provided. In certain aspects, the methods, devices, and systems can be used for the amplification and detection of nucleic acids. In certain aspects, the methods, devices, and systems can be used for the recognition, detection, and sizing of droplets in a volume. Also provided are compositions and kits suitable for use with the methods and devices of the present disclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2020
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Inventors: Daniel T. Chiu, Jason E. Kreutz, Gloria S. Yen, Bryant S. Fujimoto
  • Publication number: 20200157615
    Abstract: Methods and systems for digital measurements are provided. In an embodiment, the method includes producing a plurality of droplets, wherein at least one of the droplets of the plurality of droplets contains an analyte molecule from a sample; measuring at least a first portion of the plurality of droplets to determine individual volumes of droplets in the first portion of the plurality of droplets; analyzing at least a second portion of the plurality of droplets to determine a number of droplets in the second portion of the plurality of droplets that contain the analyte molecule; and using individual volumes of the droplets in the first portion of the plurality of droplets and the number of droplets in the second portion of the plurality of droplets that contain the analyte molecule to determine the concentration of the analyte molecule in the sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2020
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Inventors: Daniel T. CHIU, Bryant S. FUJIMOTO, Alexander R. GANSEN, Gloria S. YEN, Robert M. LORENZ
  • Patent number: 10619192
    Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems for performing digital assays are provided. In certain aspects, the methods, devices, and systems can be used for the amplification and detection of nucleic acids. In certain aspects, the methods, devices, and systems can be used for the recognition, detection, and sizing of droplets in a volume. Also provided are compositions and kits suitable for use with the methods and devices of the present disclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON THROUGH ITS CENTER FOR COMMERCIALIZATION
    Inventors: Daniel T. Chiu, Jason E. Kreutz, Gloria S. Yen, Bryant S. Fujimoto
  • Patent number: 10590470
    Abstract: Methods, devices and systems for performing digital measurements are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON THROUGH ITS CENTER FOR COMMERCIALIZATION
    Inventors: Daniel T. Chiu, Bryant S. Fujimoto, Alexander R. Gansen, Gloria S. Yen, Robert M. Lorenz
  • Publication number: 20180364270
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for discretizing and analyzing fluidic samples are provided. In one aspect, a microfluidic array for discretizing a fluidic sample comprises one or more flow channels and a plurality of fluidic compartments in fluidic communication with the one or more flow channels. In another aspect, a system for discretizing and analyzing fluidic samples comprises a rotor assembly shaped to receive a microfluidic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2016
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventors: Daniel T. Chiu, Bryant S. Fujimoto, Jason E. Kreutz
  • Publication number: 20180251827
    Abstract: Methods, devices and systems for performing digital measurements are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2018
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Inventors: Daniel T. CHIU, Bryant S. FUJIMOTO, Alexander R. GANSEN, Gloria S. YEN, Robert M. LORENZ
  • Patent number: 10000797
    Abstract: Methods, devices and systems for performing digital measurements are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Assignee: University of Washington through its Center for Commercialization
    Inventors: Daniel T. Chiu, Bryant S. Fujimoto, Alexander R. Gansen, Gloria S. Yen, Robert M. Lorenz
  • Publication number: 20170175174
    Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems for performing digital assays are provided. In certain aspects, the methods, devices, and systems can be used for the amplification and detection of nucleic acids. In certain aspects, the methods, devices, and systems can be used for the recognition, detection, and sizing of droplets in a volume. Also provided are compositions and kits suitable for use with the methods and devices of the present disclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2015
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: Daniel T. CHIU, Jason E. KREUTZ, Gloria S. YEN, Bryant S. FUJIMOTO
  • Publication number: 20170145490
    Abstract: Methods, devices and systems for performing digital measurements are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2016
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventors: Daniel T. Chiu, Bryant S. Fujimoto, Alexander R. Gansen, Gloria S. Yen, Robert M. Lorenz
  • Patent number: 9428793
    Abstract: Methods, devices and systems for performing digital measurements are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: University of Washington Through Its Center For Commercialization
    Inventors: Daniel T. Chiu, Bryant S. Fujimoto, Alexander R. Gansen, Gloria S. Yen, Robert M. Lorenz
  • Publication number: 20140087386
    Abstract: Methods, devices and systems for performing digital measurements are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2012
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON THROUGH ITS CENTER FOR COMMERCIALIZATION
    Inventors: Daniel T. Chiu, Bryant S. Fujimoto, Alexander R. Gansen, Gloria S. Yen, Robert M. Lorenz
  • Publication number: 20110257894
    Abstract: A method for quantifying fluorescent puncta comprising acquiring at least one first intensity distribution comprising fluorescence intensity values from a plurality of first fluorescent puncta; acquiring at least one second intensity distribution comprising fluorescence intensity values from a plurality of second fluorescent puncta, wherein each second fluorescent puncta has a determined number of fluorescent emitters; determining the relationship between the first and second intensity distributions; and fitting the second intensity distribution to the first intensity distribution to provide a count and distribution of the number of fluorescent emitters within the first fluorescent puncta.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2011
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
    Inventors: Daniel T. Chiu, Sarah Ann Nielsen, Bryant S. Fujimoto, Christopher Lee Kuyper, Jason S. Kuo, Sandra M. Bajjalieh