Patents by Inventor Michael M. Binkley

Michael M. Binkley 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).

  • Micro-bioelectrochemical cell devices and methods of detecting electron flows
    Patent number: 11944964
    Abstract: A micro-bioelectrochemical cell (?-BEC) device is disclosed that includes from 4 to 96 microfluidically connected of chambers, in which each chamber encloses a volume of about 1 ?L to 2 ?L. A working electrode, reference electrode, and counting electrode contacts each volume. The ?-BEC device includes a support layer coated with a working electrode layer, a microfluidics layer containing a plurality of wells, and an electrical layer containing the reference and counter electrodes. Methods of using the ?-BEC device to perform bioelectrochemical measurements of cells are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Washington University
    Inventors: John Mark Meacham, Arpita Bose, Michael M. Binkley