Patents by Inventor Michael David Austin

Michael David Austin 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).

  • Publication number: 20240110239
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods and devices for analyzing the 3D spatial and temporal nucleic acid secondary, tertiary and quaternary structures with a fluorescent interrogation system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Applicants: Dimension Genomics Inc, DIMENSIONGEN
    Inventors: Michael David Austin, William Ridgeway
  • Patent number: 11802312
    Abstract: A method of tracking proximity relationships is disclosed, comprising: (a) introducing a body into a solution of bio-molecule(s), said body comprising at least two capture probes, wherein each capture probe comprises a barcode and a capture domain, and at least one capture probe is a releasable capture probe, connected to the body via at least one cleavable linker; (b) allowing at least two capture probes to bind to their respective target bio-molecule(s) via their respective capture domains; and (c) releasing the at least one releasable capture probe from the body by cleaving its at least one cleavable linker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Assignees: DIMENSIONGEN
    Inventors: Michael David Austin, William Ridgeway
  • Publication number: 20230321653
    Abstract: Genome whole chromosome analysis is a critical gold standard method for clinicians to study molecular lesions at single cell level in diseases and cancers. However, they suffer from low-sample-yielding, labor-intensive procedures that require subjective manual involvement of highly trained professionals. Here we disclose new devices, systems, and methods to automate, standardize, and accelerate the digital cytopathological sample and data generation with improved data quality to enable precision medicine and improve clinical practice. This disclosure describes a family of micro-fluidic devices, and accompanying methods for using said devices, to perform cytogenomic analysis on cells, nucleus, vesicles exosomes and their respective chromosomes, chromatins, nucleic acid polymers, subcellular genomic elements and any other dynamic transitional states between these forms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2021
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Applicants: DIMENSIONGEN, Dimension Genomics Inc
    Inventors: Michael David Austin, Han Cao
  • Publication number: 20230235379
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods, compositions and systems for the interrogation of macromolecules, more particularly for preparation of isolated single macromolecules for subsequent processing of specific regions of interest within said macromolecule based on an analysis of the molecule's physical map. The disclosure is further related to the controlled segmentation of long nucleic acid parent molecules into smaller child molecules in a targeted manner such that further processing on said children may be performed with the knowledge of their origin within the parent, in a controlled environment enabled by purposefully designed microfluidic devices. Also disclosed is binding of regional specific barcodes along the length of a long nucleic acid molecule such that upon cleavage of said molecule into child molecules, the regional origin of the children can be tracked, in a controlled environment enabled by purposefully designed microfluidic devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2021
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Applicants: DIMENSIONGEN, Dimension Genomics Inc
    Inventors: Michael David AUSTIN, Han CAO
  • Publication number: 20230235387
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods for generating physical maps from feature density profiles of a nucleic acid using a constriction device, and associated methods of analyzing said genomic profiles. In addition, disclosed are devices and methods for analyzing secondary, tertiary and quaternary structures on nucleic acids in spatial and temporal context of the 3-D organization of the genome in a constriction or sensor device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2021
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Applicants: DIMENSIONGEN, Dimension Genomics Inc.
    Inventors: Michael David Austin, William Ridgeway
  • Publication number: 20230193382
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods and devices for analyzing the 3D spatial and temporal nucleic acid secondary, tertiary and quaternary structures with a fluorescent interrogation system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2021
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Applicants: Dimension Genomics Inc., DIMENSIONGEN
    Inventors: Michael David Austin, William Ridgeway
  • Publication number: 20230126737
    Abstract: Constricted nanochannel devices suitable for use in analysis of macromolecular structure, including DNA sequencing, are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for fabricating such devices and for analyzing macromolecules using such devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2022
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Inventors: Han Cao, Parikshit A. Deshpande, Michael David Austin, Michael Boyce-Jacino
  • Patent number: 11529630
    Abstract: Constricted nanochannel devices suitable for use in analysis of macromolecular structure, including DNA sequencing, are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for fabricating such devices and for analyzing macromolecules using such devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Assignee: Bionano Genomics, Inc.
    Inventors: Han Cao, Parikshit A. Deshpande, Michael David Austin, Michael Boyce-Jacino
  • Publication number: 20220388838
    Abstract: Provided are integrated analysis devices having features of macroscale and nanoscale dimensions, and devices that have reduced background signals and that reduce quenching of fluorophores disposed within the devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2022
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Inventors: Han Cao, Michael David Austin, Parikshit A. Deshpande, Mark Kunkel, Alexey Y. Sharonov, Michael Kochersperger
  • Patent number: 11292713
    Abstract: Provided are integrated analysis devices having features of macroscale and nanoscale dimensions, and devices that have reduced background signals and that reduce quenching of fluorophores disposed within the devices. Related methods of manufacturing these devices and of using these devices are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: Bionano Genomics, Inc.
    Inventors: Han Cao, Michael David Austin, Parikshit A. Deshpande, Mark Kunkel, Alexey Y. Sharonov, Michael Kochersperger
  • Publication number: 20210101796
    Abstract: Provided are integrated analysis devices having features of macroscale and nanoscale dimensions, and devices that have reduced background signals and that reduce quenching of fluorophores disposed within the devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2020
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventors: Han Cao, Michael David Austin, Parikshit A. Deshpande, Mark Kunkel, Alexey Y. Sharonov, Michael Kochersperger
  • Publication number: 20210053823
    Abstract: Constricted nanochannel devices suitable for use in analysis of macromolecular structure, including DNA sequencing, are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for fabricating such devices and for analyzing macromolecules using such devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2020
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Inventors: Han Cao, Parikshit A. Deshpande, Michael David Austin, Michael Boyce-Jacino
  • Patent number: 10676352
    Abstract: Constricted nanochannel devices suitable for use in analysis of macromolecular structure, including DNA sequencing, are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for fabricating such devices and for analyzing macromolecules using such devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: BIONANO GENOMICS, INC.
    Inventors: Han Cao, Parikshit A. Deshpande, Michael David Austin, Michael Boyce-Jacino
  • Patent number: 10654715
    Abstract: Provided are integrated analysis devices having features of macroscale and nanoscale dimensions, and devices that have reduced background signals and that reduce quenching of fluorophores disposed within the devices. Related methods of manufacturing these devices and of using these devices are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: BIONANO GENOMICS, INC.
    Inventors: Han Cao, Michael David Austin, Parikshit A. Deshpande, Mark Kunkel, Alexey Y. Sharonov, Michael Kochersperger
  • Publication number: 20180290885
    Abstract: Constricted nanochannel devices suitable for use in analysis of macromolecular structure, including DNA sequencing, are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for fabricating such devices and for analyzing macromolecules using such devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2017
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventors: Han Cao, Parikshit A. Deshpande, Michael David Austin, Michael Boyce-Jacino
  • Patent number: 9845238
    Abstract: Constricted nanochannel devices suitable for use in analysis of macromolecular structure, including DNA sequencing, are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for fabricating such devices and for analyzing macromolecules using such devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2017
    Assignee: BioNano Genomics, Inc.
    Inventors: Han Cao, Parikshit A. Deshpande, Michael David Austin, Michael Boyce-Jacino
  • Publication number: 20170313580
    Abstract: Provided are integrated analysis devices having features of macroscale and nanoscale dimensions, and devices that have reduced background signals and that reduce quenching of fluorophores disposed within the devices. Related methods of manufacturing these devices and of using these devices are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2016
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Han Cao, Michael David Austin, Parikshit A. Deshpande, Mark Kunkel, Alexey Y. Sharonov, Michael Kochersperger
  • Publication number: 20150323518
    Abstract: Constricted nanochannel devices suitable for use in analysis of macromolecular structure, including DNA sequencing, are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for fabricating such devices and for analyzing macromolecules using such devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2015
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Applicant: BIONANO GENOMICS, INC.
    Inventors: Han Cao, Parikshit A. Deshpande, Michael David Austin, Michael Boyce-Jacino