Patents by Inventor James R. Wasson

James R. Wasson 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: 10371710
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for sample processing. A device may be provided, capable of receiving the sample, and performing one or more of a sample preparation, sample assay, and detection step. The device may be capable of performing multiple assays. The device may comprise one or more modules that may be capable of performing one or more of a sample preparation, sample assay, and detection step. The device may be capable of performing the steps using a small volume of sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Assignee: Theranos IP Company, LLC
    Inventors: James R. Wasson, John Kent Frankovich, Elizabeth A. Holmes, Timothy Smith, Michael Chen, Daniel Young
  • Patent number: 10302643
    Abstract: Methods, devices, apparatus, and systems are provided for image analysis. Methods of image analysis may include observation, measurement, and analysis of images of biological and other samples; devices, apparatus, and systems provided herein are useful for observation, measurement, and analysis of images of such samples. The methods, devices, apparatus, and systems disclosed herein provide advantages over other methods, devices, apparatus, and systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: Theranos IP Company, LLC
    Inventors: Karan Mohan, Chinmay Pangarkar, James R. Wasson
  • Patent number: 10290757
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a power source and method of forming such power source are disclosed. The power source can include a substrate and a cavity disposed in a first major surface of the substrate. The power source can also include radioactive material disposed within the cavity, where the radioactive material emits radiation particles; and particle converting material disposed within the cavity, where the particle converting material converts one or more radiation particles emitted by the radioactive material into light. The power source further includes a sealing layer disposed such that the particle converting material and the radioactive material are hermetically sealed within the cavity, and a photovoltaic device disposed adjacent the substrate. The photovoltaic device can convert at least a portion of the light emitted by the particle converting material that is incident upon an input surface of the photovoltaic device into electrical energy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Andreas A Fenner, David A Ruben, Jennifer Lorenz Marckmann, James R Wasson
  • Publication number: 20180333586
    Abstract: Systems, devices and methods are disclosed that include an antenna for an implantable medical device, the antenna including a passageway extending through the antenna windings of the antenna, the passageway providing a pathway for an electrical connector providing at least one electrical connection between a power source and electronic circuitry included within the implantable medical device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2018
    Publication date: November 22, 2018
    Inventors: James R. WASSON, Mark E. HENSCHEL, Andrew J. RIES, Rachel M. DAY, Kris A. PETERSON
  • Publication number: 20180158561
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a power source and a method of forming such power source are disclosed. The power source can include an enclosure, a substrate disposed within the enclosure, and radioactive material disposed within the substrate and adapted to emit radioactive particles. The power source can further include a diffusion barrier disposed over an outer surface of the substrate, and a carrier material disposed within the enclosure, where the carrier material includes an oxide material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2017
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventors: Andreas Fenner, Jennifer Lorenz Marckmann, David A. Ruben, James R. Wasson
  • Publication number: 20170069775
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a power source and method of forming such power source are disclosed. The power source can include a substrate and a cavity disposed in a first major surface of the substrate. The power source can also include radioactive material disposed within the cavity, where the radioactive material emits radiation particles; and particle converting material disposed within the cavity, where the particle converting material converts one or more radiation particles emitted by the radioactive material into light. The power source further includes a sealing layer disposed such that the particle converting material and the radioactive material are hermetically sealed within the cavity, and a photovoltaic device disposed adjacent the substrate. The photovoltaic device can convert at least a portion of the light emitted by the particle converting material that is incident upon an input surface of the photovoltaic device into electrical energy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2016
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventors: Andreas A. Fenner, David A. Ruben, Jennifer Lorenz Marckmann, James R. Wasson
  • Patent number: 9494521
    Abstract: Methods, devices, systems, and apparatuses are provided for the image analysis of measurement of biological samples.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: Theranos, Inc.
    Inventors: Elizabeth A. Holmes, Chinmay Pangarkar, Timothy Smith, Karan Mohan, Samartha Anekal, Daniel L. Young, James R. Wasson
  • Patent number: 9395302
    Abstract: Methods, devices, systems, and apparatuses are provided for the image analysis of measurement of biological samples.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: Theranos, Inc.
    Inventors: Elizabeth A. Holmes, Chinmay Pangarkar, Timothy Smith, Karan Mohan, Samartha Anekal, Daniel L. Young, James R. Wasson
  • Publication number: 20160124009
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for sample processing. A device may be provided, capable of receiving the sample, and performing one or more of a sample preparation, sample assay, and detection step. The device may be capable of performing multiple assays. The device may comprise one or more modules that may be capable of performing one or more of a sample preparation, sample assay, and detection step. The device may be capable of performing the steps using a small volume of sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2015
    Publication date: May 5, 2016
    Inventors: James R. Wasson, John Kent Frankovich, Elizabeth A. Holmes, Timothy Smith, Michael Chen, Daniel Young
  • Publication number: 20150204788
    Abstract: Methods, devices, systems, and apparatuses are provided for the image analysis of measurement of biological samples.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2015
    Publication date: July 23, 2015
    Inventors: Chinmay Pangarkar, Karan Mohan, James R. Wasson
  • Patent number: 9070514
    Abstract: A thin-film device system includes a substrate and a plurality of pillars. The plurality of pillars project from a surface of the substrate. Each of the plurality of pillars have a perimeter that includes at least four protrusions that define at least four recessed regions between the at least four protrusions. Each of the at least four recessed regions of each of the plurality of pillars receives one protrusion from an adjacent one of the plurality of pillars. A thin-film device is fabricated over the plurality of pillars.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventor: James R. Wasson
  • Publication number: 20150031051
    Abstract: Methods, devices, apparatus, and systems are provided for image analysis. Methods of image analysis may include observation, measurement, and analysis of images of biological and other samples; devices, apparatus, and systems provided herein are useful for observation, measurement, and analysis of images of such samples. The methods, devices, apparatus, and systems disclosed herein provide advantages over other methods, devices, apparatus, and systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: Karan Mohan, Chinmay Pangarkar, James R. Wasson
  • Publication number: 20140193892
    Abstract: Methods, devices, apparatus, and systems are provided for image analysis. Methods of image analysis may include observation, measurement, and analysis of images of biological and other samples; devices, apparatus, and systems provided herein are useful for observation, measurement, and analysis of images of such samples. The methods, devices, apparatus, and systems disclosed herein provide advantages over other methods, devices, apparatus, and systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2014
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Applicant: Theranos, Inc.
    Inventors: Karan Mohan, Chinmay Pangarkar, James R. Wasson, Elizabeth A. Holmes, Timothy Smith, Samartha Anekal, Daniel L. Young
  • Publication number: 20140038206
    Abstract: Methods, devices, systems, and apparatuses are provided for the image analysis of measurement of biological samples.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: Theranos, Inc.
    Inventors: Elizabeth A. Holmes, Chinmay Pangarkar, Timothy Smith, Karen Mohan, Semartha Anekal, Daniel L. Young, James R. Wasson
  • Publication number: 20140030737
    Abstract: Methods, devices, systems, and apparatuses are provided for the image analysis of measurement of biological samples.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2013
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Applicant: Theranos, Inc.
    Inventors: Elizabeth A. Holmes, Chinmay Pangarkar, Timothy Smith, Karan Mohan, Samartha Anekal, Daniel L. Young, James R. Wasson
  • Patent number: 8543190
    Abstract: A device includes a flexible substrate, N coiled conductors, and a plurality of folding regions. The N coiled conductors are deposited on the flexible substrate and connected in series by conductive interconnects. N is greater than 1. Each of the folding regions is defined by a separation distance between adjacent ones of the N coiled conductors. The conductive interconnects traverse the folding regions between the N coiled conductors to connect the N coiled conductors in series. The flexible substrate is folded such that the N coiled conductors form a stack of N coiled conductors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: James R. Wasson, Clark B. Norgaard, Bruce C. Fleischhauer, Michael F. Mattes, Randal C. Schulhauser
  • Patent number: 8395880
    Abstract: A thin-film device system includes a substrate and a plurality of pillars. The plurality of pillars project from a surface of the substrate. Each of the plurality of pillars have a perimeter that includes at least four protrusions that define at least four recessed regions between the at least four protrusions. Each of the at least four recessed regions of each of the plurality of pillars receives one protrusion from an adjacent one of the plurality of pillars. A thin-film device is fabricated over the plurality of pillars.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventor: James R. Wasson
  • Publication number: 20120029343
    Abstract: A device includes a flexible substrate, N coiled conductors, and a plurality of folding regions. The N coiled conductors are deposited on the flexible substrate and connected in series by conductive interconnects. N is greater than 1. Each of the folding regions is defined by a separation distance between adjacent ones of the N coiled conductors. The conductive interconnects traverse the folding regions between the N coiled conductors to connect the N coiled conductors in series. The flexible substrate is folded such that the N coiled conductors form a stack of N coiled conductors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2010
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: James R. Wasson, Clark B. Norgaard, Bruce C. Fleischhauer, Michael F. Mattes, Randal C. Schulhauser
  • Patent number: D822222
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: Theranos IP Company, LLC
    Inventors: Timothy Smith, James R. Wasson
  • Patent number: D822844
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: Theranos IP Company, LLC
    Inventors: Timothy Smith, James R. Wasson