Patents by Inventor John Kent Frankovich
John Kent Frankovich 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).
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Patent number: 9128015Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 9, 2014Date of Patent: September 8, 2015Assignee: Theranos, Inc.Inventors: Elizabeth A. Holmes, John Kent Frankovich
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Publication number: 20150198465Abstract: In one nonlimiting example, an automated system is provided for separating one or more components in a biological fluid, wherein the system comprises: (a) a centrifuge comprising one or more bucket configured to receive a container to effect said separating of one or more components in a fluid sample; and (b) the container, wherein the container includes one or more shaped feature that is complementary to a shaped feature of the bucket.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2015Publication date: July 16, 2015Inventors: Elizabeth A. Holmes, Daniel L. Young, Timothy Smith, Scott Ridel, John Kent Frankovich, Michael Siegel
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Publication number: 20150125945Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2014Publication date: May 7, 2015Inventors: Elizabeth A. Holmes, John Kent Frankovich
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Patent number: 8851719Abstract: Systems and methods for providing adequate lighting and sighting for a bicycle are disclosed. A lighting system that includes an illumination ring configured to be coupled to a wheel is also disclosed. The illumination ring is configured to simultaneously project light forward and to the side of a front wheel and to project light rearward of and to the side of a rear wheel. The illumination ring may be mounted to or integrated with the bicycle wheel. Methods of controlling light sources on the illumination ring are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2013Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignee: Revolights, Inc.Inventor: John Kent Frankovich
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Patent number: 8840838Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 26, 2011Date of Patent: September 23, 2014Assignee: Theranos, Inc.Inventors: Elizabeth Holmes, John Kent Frankovich
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Publication number: 20140234949Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2014Publication date: August 21, 2014Applicant: Theranos, Inc.Inventors: James Wasson, John Kent Frankovich, Elizabeth A. Holmes, Timothy Smith, Michael Chen, Daniel Young
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Publication number: 20140184067Abstract: A lighting control system for a wheel of a vehicle, the lighting control system including a brush configured to statically mount to a body of the vehicle; a hub for the wheel; and a plurality of arcuate contacts statically mounted to the hub, each of the plurality of contacts comprising an arc angle measure of less than 360 degrees, the plurality of contacts configured to rotate relative to the brush, each contact operable between: a connected mode wherein the contact is electrically connected to the brush during rotation relative to the brush and a disconnected mode wherein the contact is electrically disconnected from the brush during rotation relative to the brush.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2013Publication date: July 3, 2014Applicant: Revolights, Inc.Inventor: John Kent Frankovich
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Publication number: 20140186238Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2013Publication date: July 3, 2014Applicant: Theranos, Inc.Inventors: Elizabeth Holmes, Joy Roy, John Kent Frankovich
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Publication number: 20140057770Abstract: In one nonlimiting example, an automated system is provided for separating one or more components in a biological fluid, wherein the system comprises: (a) a centrifuge comprising one or more bucket configured to receive a container to effect said separating of one or more components in a fluid sample; and (b) the container, wherein the container includes one or more shaped feature that is complementary to a shaped feature of the bucket.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2013Publication date: February 27, 2014Applicant: Theranos, Inc.Inventors: Elizabeth A. Holmes, Daniel Young, Timothy Smith, Scott Ridel, John Kent Frankovich, Michael Siegel
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Publication number: 20130334961Abstract: Systems and methods for providing adequate lighting and sighting for a bicycle are disclosed. A lighting system that includes an illumination ring configured to be coupled to a wheel is also disclosed. The illumination ring is configured to simultaneously project light forward and to the side of a front wheel and to project light rearward of and to the side of a rear wheel. The illumination ring may be mounted to or integrated with the bicycle wheel. Methods of controlling light sources on the illumination ring are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2013Publication date: December 19, 2013Applicant: Revolights, Inc.Inventor: John Kent Frankovich
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Patent number: 8545068Abstract: Systems and methods for providing adequate lighting and sighting for a bicycle are disclosed. A lighting system that includes an illumination ring configured to be coupled to a wheel is also disclosed. The illumination ring is configured to simultaneously project light forward and to the side of a front wheel and to project light rearward of and to the side of a rear wheel. The illumination ring may be mounted to or integrated with the bicycle wheel. Methods of controlling light sources on the illumination ring are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2012Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignee: Revolights, Inc.Inventor: John Kent Frankovich
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Patent number: 8475739Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 26, 2011Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignee: Theranos, Inc.Inventors: Elizabeth Holmes, Joy Roy, John Kent Frankovich
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Publication number: 20130107554Abstract: Systems and methods for providing adequate lighting and sighting for a bicycle are disclosed. A lighting system that includes an illumination ring configured to be coupled to a wheel is also disclosed. The illumination ring is configured to simultaneously project light forward and to the side of a front wheel and to project light rearward of and to the side of a rear wheel. The illumination ring may be mounted to or integrated with the bicycle wheel. Methods of controlling light sources on the illumination ring are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2012Publication date: May 2, 2013Applicant: Revolights, Inc.Inventor: John Kent Frankovich
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Publication number: 20130074614Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2011Publication date: March 28, 2013Applicant: Theranos, Inc., a Delaware CorporationInventors: Elizabeth Holmes, Gary Frenzel, John Kent Frankovich
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Publication number: 20130078149Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2011Publication date: March 28, 2013Applicant: Theranos, Inc., a Delaware CorporationInventors: Elizabeth Holmes, John Kent Frankovich
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Publication number: 20130015764Abstract: Systems and methods for providing adequate lighting and sighting for a bicycle are disclosed. A lighting system that includes an illumination ring configured to be coupled to a wheel is also disclosed. The illumination ring is configured to simultaneously project light forward and to the side of a front wheel and to project light rearward of and to the side of a rear wheel. The illumination ring may be mounted to or integrated with the bicycle wheel. Methods of controlling light sources on the illumination ring are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2012Publication date: January 17, 2013Inventor: John Kent Frankovich
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Patent number: 8337060Abstract: Systems and methods for providing adequate lighting and sighting for a bicycle are disclosed. A lighting system that includes an illumination ring configured to be coupled to a wheel is also disclosed. The illumination ring is configured to simultaneously project light forward and to the side of a front wheel and to project light rearward of and to the side of a rear wheel. The illumination ring may be mounted to or integrated with the bicycle wheel. Methods of controlling light sources on the illumination ring are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2012Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Inventor: John Kent Frankovich
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Patent number: D685509Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2011Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignee: Revolights, Inc.Inventor: John Kent Frankovich
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Patent number: D708372Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2012Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Revolights, Inc.Inventor: John Kent Frankovich