Patents by Inventor Jordi Carrera Fabra
Jordi Carrera Fabra 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: 10919040Abstract: A centrifuge device and method for use are presented. The centrifuge device includes a housing, a chamber, a channel, and a cover. The housing includes a first port and a vent opening and is designed to rotate about an axis passing through a center of the housing. The chamber is defined within the housing and is coupled to the first port. A first portion of the chamber has a width that tapers between a first width at a first position and a second width at a second position within the chamber, the first width being greater than the second width. The channel is coupled to the second position of the chamber and arranged such that a path exists for gas to travel from the channel to the vent opening. The cover provides a wall that seals the chamber.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2019Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: STAT-DIAGNOSTICA & INNOVATION, S.L.Inventors: Rafael Bru Gibert, Mathias Kuphal, Jordi Carrera Fabra, Ricard Martin Blanco, Francisco Javier Ramírez
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Publication number: 20200408752Abstract: A fluidic testing system and method for use are presented. The fluidic testing system includes a microfluidic channel, a first chamber and second chamber. The microfluidic channel has only one port for the introduction and/or extraction of fluid through the microfluidic channel. The first chamber is disposed at a terminal end of the microfluidic channel. The second chamber is coupled to the fluidic channel and is aligned such that each opening to the second chamber is configured to be aligned substantially parallel to a gravity vector during operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2020Publication date: December 31, 2020Inventors: Jordi CARRERA FABRA, Mathias KUPHAL, Rafael BRU GIBERT, Anna COMENGÉS CASAS
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Patent number: 10843193Abstract: A microfluidic system is presented that includes a cartridge and a container. The cartridge includes a plurality of microfluidic channels coupled to one or more chambers. The container holds dry chemicals and includes a housing with a first opening and a second opening smaller than the first opening. The container is designed to be inserted into an opening of the cartridge, such that the container is independently secured within the opening. The insertion of the container allows for the container to be fluidically coupled with a microfluidic channel of the plurality of microfluidic channels via the second opening.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2019Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Assignee: STAT-DIAGNOSTICA & INNOVATION, S.L.Inventors: Holger Engel, Jordi Carrera Fabra
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Patent number: 10775370Abstract: A fluidic testing system and method for use are presented. The fluidic testing system includes a microfluidic channel, a first chamber and second chamber. The microfluidic channel has only one port for the introduction and/or extraction of fluid through the microfluidic channel. The first chamber is disposed at a terminal end of the microfluidic channel. The second chamber is coupled to the fluidic channel and is aligned such that each opening to the second chamber is configured to be aligned substantially parallel to a gravity vector during operation.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2016Date of Patent: September 15, 2020Assignee: STAT-DIAGNOSTICA & INNOVATION, S.L.Inventors: Jordi Carrera Fabra, Mathias Kuphal, Rafael Bru Gilbert, Anna Comengés Casas
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Publication number: 20190381504Abstract: A centrifuge device and method for use are presented. The centrifuge device includes a housing, a chamber, a channel, and a cover. The housing includes a first port and a vent opening and is designed to rotate about an axis passing through a center of the housing. The chamber is defined within the housing and is coupled to the first port. A first portion of the chamber has a width that tapers between a first width at a first position and a second width at a second position within the chamber, the first width being greater than the second width. The channel is coupled to the second position of the chamber and arranged such that a path exists for gas to travel from the channel to the vent opening. The cover provides a wall that seals the chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2019Publication date: December 19, 2019Inventors: Rafael Bru Gibert, Mathias Kuphal, Jordi Carrera Fabra, Ricard Martin Blanco, Francisco Javier Ramirez
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Patent number: 10413902Abstract: A centrifuge device and method for use are presented. The centrifuge device includes a housing, a chamber, a channel, and a cover. The housing includes a first port and a vent opening and is designed to rotate about an axis passing through a center of the housing. The chamber is defined within the housing and is coupled to the first port. A first portion of the chamber has a width that tapers between a first width at a first position and a second width at a second position within the chamber, the first width being greater than the second width. The channel is coupled to the second position of the chamber and arranged such that a path exists for gas to travel from the channel to the vent opening. The cover provides a wall that seals the chamber.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2016Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: STAT-DIAGNOSTICA & INNOVATION, S.L.Inventors: Rafael Bru Gilbert, Mathias Kuphal, Jordi Carrera Fabra, Ricard Martin Blanco, Francisco Javier Ramírez
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Publication number: 20190275525Abstract: A microfluidic system is presented that includes a cartridge and a container. The cartridge includes a plurality of microfluidic channels coupled to one or more chambers. The container holds dry chemicals and includes a housing with a first opening and a second opening smaller than the first opening. The container is designed to be inserted into an opening of the cartridge, such that the container is independently secured within the opening. The insertion of the container allows for the container to be fluidically coupled with a microfluidic channel of the plurality of microfluidic channels via the second opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2019Publication date: September 12, 2019Inventors: Holger ENGEL, Jordi CARRERA FABRA
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Publication number: 20190217292Abstract: A microfluidic system is presented that includes a cartridge, a container, and a lid for the container. The cartridge includes a plurality of microfluidic channels coupled to one or more chambers. The container holds dry chemicals and includes a housing with a first opening and a second opening smaller than the first opening. The container is designed to be inserted into an opening of the cartridge, such that the container is independently secured within the opening. The insertion of the container allows for the container to be fluidically coupled with a microfluidic channel of the plurality of microfluidic channels via the second opening. The lid includes a column that extends from the lid into the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2018Publication date: July 18, 2019Inventors: Holger Engel, Jordi Carrera Fabra, Anna Comenges Casas, Ricard Martin Blanco, Martin Alan Lee, Diane Rachel Lee
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Patent number: 10300486Abstract: A microfluidic system is presented that includes a cartridge and a container. The cartridge includes a plurality of microfluidic channels coupled to one or more chambers. The container holds dry chemicals and includes a housing with a first opening and a second opening smaller than the first opening. The container is designed to be inserted into an opening of the cartridge, such that the container is independently secured within the opening. The insertion of the container allows for the container to be fluidically coupled with a microfluidic channel of the plurality of microfluidic channels via the second opening.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2016Date of Patent: May 28, 2019Assignee: STAT-DIAGNOSTICA & INNOVATION, S.L.Inventors: Holger Engel, Jordi Carrera Fabra
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Patent number: 10159972Abstract: A fluidic testing system is presented that includes a plurality of test chambers, a plurality of inlet channels, and a fluidic network that connects the inlet channels to one or more other chambers. The plurality of test chambers are each characterized by a length and a hydraulic diameter. The length of each test chamber is aligned substantially parallel to a gravity vector. Each of the test chambers has only one opening disposed along the length of the corresponding test chamber. Additionally, each of the test chambers is coupled via its respective opening to only one of the plurality of inlet channels.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2015Date of Patent: December 25, 2018Assignee: Stat-Diagnostica & Innovation, S.L.Inventors: Rafael Bru Gilbert, Jordi Carrera Fabra, Anna Comengés Casas, José Antonio Garcia Sánchez
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Patent number: 10099216Abstract: A fluidic testing system is presented that includes a plurality of test chambers, a plurality of inlet channels, and a fluidic network that connects the inlet channels to one or more other chambers. The plurality of test chambers are each characterized by a length and a hydraulic diameter. The length of each test chamber is aligned substantially parallel to a gravity vector. Each of the test chambers has only one opening disposed along the length of the corresponding test chamber. Additionally, each of the test chambers is coupled via its respective opening to only one of the plurality of inlet channels.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2015Date of Patent: October 16, 2018Assignee: Stat-Diagnostica & Innovation, S.L.Inventors: Rafael Bru Gibert, Jordi Carrera Fabra, Anna Comengés Casas, José Antonio Garcia Sánchez
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Patent number: 10092900Abstract: A fluidic testing method is presented that includes flowing an initial amount of liquid down a first inlet channel of a single-port fluidic testing system, and splitting the initial amount of liquid from the first inlet channel into a plurality of second inlet channels. Each second inlet channel is coupled to a given test chamber of a plurality of test chambers, wherein each of the plurality of test chambers has a wall that defines a longest side of a given test chamber, and wherein each of the plurality of test chambers has only one opening through the wall of a corresponding test chamber. The method also includes filling each of the plurality of test chambers with a final amount of liquid, the final amount being substantially equal in each of the test chambers and summing from each test chamber to equal the initial amount of liquid.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2015Date of Patent: October 9, 2018Assignee: Stat-Diagnostica & Innovation, S.L.Inventors: Rafael Bru Gibert, Jordi Carrera Fabra, Anna Comengés Casas, José Antonio Garcia Sánchez
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Patent number: 10054520Abstract: A system and method for eluting a sample from a swab are presented. The system includes a chamber dimensioned to receive at least a portion of the length of at least one swab, a fluidic channel connected to the chamber, and an actuator. The chamber has at least one wall being a flexible film. The fluidic channel is configured to at least one of introduce and expel liquids from the chamber. The actuator is configured to contact an outer surface of the flexible film such that movement of the actuator against the outer surface of the flexible film causes a respective movement of the at least one swab when the at least one swab is disposed next to an inner surface of the flexible film. The respective movement of the at least one swab elutes the sample from the at least one swab into the chamber.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2015Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: Stat-Diagnostica & Innovation, S.L.Inventors: Jordi Carrera Fabra, Rafael Bru Gibert, Anna Comengés Casas
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Patent number: 9968928Abstract: A fluidic testing system is presented that includes a plurality of test chambers, a plurality of inlet channels, and a fluidic network that connects the inlet channels to one or more other chambers. The plurality of test chambers are each characterized by a length and a hydraulic diameter. The length of each test chamber is aligned substantially parallel to a gravity vector. Each of the test chambers has only one opening disposed along the length of the corresponding test chamber. Additionally, each of the test chambers is coupled via its respective opening to only one of the plurality of inlet channels.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2015Date of Patent: May 15, 2018Assignee: STAT-Diagnostica & Innovation, S.L.Inventors: Rafael Bru Gibert, Jordi Carrera Fabra, Anna Comengés Casas, José Antonio Garcia Sánchez
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Patent number: 9914119Abstract: A system that includes a cartridge housing and a hollow transfer module, according to an embodiment is described herein. The cartridge housing further includes at least one sample inlet, a plurality of storage chambers, a plurality of reaction chambers, and a fluidic network. The fluidic network is designed to connect the at least one sample inlet, a portion of the plurality of storage chambers and the portion of the plurality of reaction chambers to a first plurality of ports located on an inner surface of the cartridge housing. The hollow transfer module includes a second plurality of ports along an outer surface of the transfer module that lead to a central chamber within the transfer module. The transfer module is designed to move laterally within the cartridge housing. The lateral movement of the transfer module aligns at least a portion of the first plurality of ports with at least a portion of the second plurality of ports.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2016Date of Patent: March 13, 2018Assignee: STAT-Diagnostica & Innovation, S.L.Inventors: Jordi Carrera Fabra, Anna Comengés Casas, Rafael Bru Gibert
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Patent number: 9855553Abstract: A fluidic testing system is presented that includes a plurality of test chambers, a plurality of inlet channels, and a fluidic network that connects the inlet channels to one or more other chambers. The plurality of test chambers are each characterized by a length and a hydraulic diameter. The length of each test chamber is aligned substantially parallel to a gravity vector. Each of the test chambers has only one opening disposed along the length of the corresponding test chamber. Additionally, each of the test chambers is coupled via its respective opening to only one of the plurality of inlet channels.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2015Date of Patent: January 2, 2018Assignee: Stat-Diagnostica & Innovation, S.L.Inventors: Rafael Bru Gibert, Jordi Carrera Fabra, Anna Comengés Casas, José Antonio Garcia Sánchez
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Patent number: 9757725Abstract: A system that includes a cartridge housing and a hollow transfer module, according to an embodiment is described herein. The cartridge housing further includes at least one sample inlet, a plurality of storage chambers, a plurality of reaction chambers, and a fluidic network. The fluidic network is designed to connect the at least one sample inlet, a portion of the plurality of storage chambers and the portion of the plurality of reaction chambers to a first plurality of ports located on an inner surface of the cartridge housing. The hollow transfer module includes a second plurality of ports along an outer surface of the transfer module that lead to a central chamber within the transfer module. The transfer module is designed to move laterally within the cartridge housing. The lateral movement of the transfer module aligns at least a portion of the first plurality of ports with at least a portion of the second plurality of ports.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2015Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: Stat-Diagnostica & Innovation, S.L.Inventors: Jordi Carrera Fabra, Anna Comengés Casas, Rafael Bru Gibert
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Publication number: 20170014821Abstract: A fluidic testing system and method for use are presented. The fluidic testing system includes a microfluidic channel, a first chamber and second chamber. The microfluidic channel has only one port for the introduction and/or extraction of fluid through the microfluidic channel. The first chamber is disposed at a terminal end of the microfluidic channel. The second chamber is coupled to the fluidic channel and is aligned such that each opening to the second chamber is configured to be aligned substantially parallel to a gravity vector during operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2016Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventors: Jordi Carrera Fabra, Mathias Kuphal, Rafael Bru Gibert, Anna Comengés Casas
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Publication number: 20170014823Abstract: A centrifuge device and method for use are presented. The centrifuge device includes a housing, a chamber, a channel, and a cover. The housing includes a first port and a vent opening and is designed to rotate about an axis passing through a center of the housing. The chamber is defined within the housing and is coupled to the first port. A first portion of the chamber has a width that tapers between a first width at a first position and a second width at a second position within the chamber, the first width being greater than the second width. The channel is coupled to the second position of the chamber and arranged such that a path exists for gas to travel from the channel to the vent opening. The cover provides a wall that seals the chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2016Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventors: Rafael Bru Gibert, Mathias Kuphal, Jordi Carrera Fabra, Ricard Martin Blanco, Francisco Javier Ramirez
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Publication number: 20170014826Abstract: A microfluidic system is presented that includes a cartridge and a container. The cartridge includes a plurality of microfluidic channels coupled to one or more chambers. The container holds dry chemicals and includes a housing with a first opening and a second opening smaller than the first opening. The container is designed to be inserted into an opening of the cartridge, such that the container is independently secured within the opening. The insertion of the container allows for the container to be fluidically coupled with a microfluidic channel of the plurality of microfluidic channels via the second opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2016Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventors: Holger ENGEL, Jordi CARRERA FABRA