Patents by Inventor Matthew Rowe Chapman

Matthew Rowe Chapman 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).

  • Devices for detecting a particle in a sample and methods for use thereof
    Patent number: 9719991
    Abstract: Devices for detecting a particle in a fluid sample are provided. The device includes a segmented microfluidic conduit configured to carry a flow of a fluid sample, where the conduit includes one or more nodes and two or more sections, and a node is positioned between adjacent sections of the conduit. The device also includes a detector configured to detect a change in current through the conduit. Also provided are methods of using the devices as well as systems and kits that include the devices. The devices, systems and methods find use in a variety of different applications, including diagnostic assays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Lydia Lee Sohn, Karthik Balakrishnan, George Anwar, Matthew Rowe Chapman
  • DEVICES FOR DETECTING A PARTICLE IN A SAMPLE AND METHODS FOR USE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20160061826
    Abstract: Devices for detecting a particle in a fluid sample are provided. The device includes a segmented microfluidic conduit configured to carry a flow of a fluid sample, where the conduit includes one or more nodes and two or more sections, and a node is positioned between adjacent sections of the conduit. The device also includes a detector configured to detect a change in current through the conduit. Also provided are methods of using the devices as well as systems and kits that include the devices. The devices, systems and methods find use in a variety of different applications, including diagnostic assays.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2015
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Inventors: Lydia Lee Sohn, Karthik Balakrishnan, George Anwar, Matthew Rowe Chapman
  • Devices for detecting a particle in a sample and methods for use thereof
    Patent number: 9201043
    Abstract: Devices for detecting a particle in a fluid sample are provided. The device includes a segmented microfluidic conduit configured to carry a flow of a fluid sample, where the conduit includes one or more nodes and two or more sections, and a node is positioned between adjacent sections of the conduit. The device also includes a detector configured to detect a change in current through the conduit. Also provided are methods of using the devices as well as systems and kits that include the devices. The devices, systems and methods find use in a variety of different applications, including diagnostic assays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Lydia Lee Sohn, Karthik Balakrishnan, George Anwar, Matthew Rowe Chapman
  • DEVICES FOR DETECTING A PARTICLE IN A SAMPLE AND METHODS FOR USE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20140299521
    Abstract: Devices for detecting a particle in a fluid sample are provided. The device includes a segmented microfluidic conduit configured to carry a flow of a fluid sample, where the conduit includes one or more nodes and two or more sections, and a node is positioned between adjacent sections of the conduit. The device also includes a detector configured to detect a change in current through the conduit. Also provided are methods of using the devices as well as systems and kits that include the devices. The devices, systems and methods find use in a variety of different applications, including diagnostic assays.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2012
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Inventors: Lydia Lee Sohn, Karthik Balakrishnan, George Anwar, Matthew Rowe Chapman