Patents by Inventor Phillip You Fai Lee

Phillip You Fai Lee 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).

  • Patent number: 11904322
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and processes for increasing the efficiency and accuracy of nucleic acid sequencing using techniques such as polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Methods and systems provided herein may facilitate performing reactions such as emulsion PCR (ePCR) on samples comprising nucleic acids and beads. The methods provided herein may provide a higher throughput compared to existing technologies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: ULTIMA GENOMICS, INC.
    Inventors: Jose Martin Sosa, Joseph Anthony, Nathan Beckett, Gilad Almogy, Chandan Shee, Phillip You Fai Lee, Yuto Watanabe
  • Publication number: 20220168745
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and processes for increasing the efficiency and accuracy of nucleic acid sequencing using techniques such as polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Methods and systems provided herein may facilitate performing reactions such as emulsion PCR (ePCR) on samples comprising nucleic acids and beads. The methods provided herein may provide a higher throughput compared to existing technologies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2022
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Inventors: Jose Martin SOSA, Joseph ANTHONY, Nathan BECKETT, Gilad ALMOGY, Chandan SHEE, Phillip You Fai LEE, Yuto WATANABE
  • Publication number: 20220162696
    Abstract: Provided are systems and methods for analyte detection and analysis. A system can comprise an open substrate. The open substrate may be configured to rotate or otherwise move. The open substrate can comprise an array of individually addressable locations, with analytes immobilized thereto. The substrate may be spatially indexed to identify nucleic acid molecules from one or more sources, and/or sequences thereof, with the respective one or more sources. A solution comprising a plurality of probes may be directed across the array to couple at least one of the plurality of probes with at least one of the analytes to form a bound probe. A detector can be configured to detect a signal from the bound probe via scanning of the substrate while minimizing temperature fluctuations of the substrate or optical aberrations caused by bubbles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2021
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventors: Nathan BECKETT, Gilad ALMOGY, Nathan CASWELL, Jacob A. WOLF, Kristopher BARBEE, Denis PRISTINSKI, Mark PRATT, Gene POLOVY, Osip SCHWARTZ, Stephanie KUBECKA, Steven MENCHEN, Joseph ANTHONY, Jose Martin SOSA, Phillip You Fai LEE
  • Patent number: 11268143
    Abstract: Provided are systems and methods for analyte detection and analysis. A system can comprise an open substrate. The open substrate may be configured to rotate or otherwise move. The open substrate can comprise an array of individually addressable locations, with analytes immobilized thereto. The substrate may be spatially indexed to identify nucleic acid molecules from one or more sources, and/or sequences thereof, with the respective one or more sources. A solution comprising a plurality of probes may be directed across the array to couple at least one of the plurality of probes with at least one of the analytes to form a bound probe. A detector can be configured to detect a signal from the bound probe via scanning of the substrate while minimizing temperature fluctuations of the substrate or optical aberrations caused by bubbles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: Ultima Genomics, Inc.
    Inventors: Nathan Beckett, Gilad Almogy, Nathan Caswell, Jacob A. Wolf, Kristopher Barbee, Denis Pristinski, Mark Pratt, Gene Polovy, Osip Schwartz, Stephanie Kubecka, Steven Menchen, Joseph Anthony, Jose Martin Sosa, Phillip You Fai Lee
  • Publication number: 20210277464
    Abstract: Provided are systems and methods for analyte detection and analysis. A system can comprise an open substrate. The open substrate may be configured to rotate or otherwise move. The open substrate can comprise an array of individually addressable locations, with analytes immobilized thereto. The substrate may be spatially indexed to identify nucleic acid molecules from one or more sources, and/or sequences thereof, with the respective one or more sources. A solution comprising a plurality of probes may be directed across the array to couple at least one of the plurality of probes with at least one of the analytes to form a bound probe. A detector can be configured to detect a signal from the bound probe via scanning of the substrate while minimizing temperature fluctuations of the substrate or optical aberrations caused by bubbles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2021
    Publication date: September 9, 2021
    Inventors: Nathan BECKETT, Gilad ALMOGY, Nathan CASWELL, Jacob A. WOLF, Kristopher BARBEE, Denis PRISTINSKI, Mark PRATT, Gene POLOVY, Osip SCHWARTZ, Stephanie KUBECKA, Steven MENCHEN, Joseph ANTHONY, Jose Martin SOSA, Phillip You Fai LEE
  • Publication number: 20210199647
    Abstract: Provided are systems and methods for analyte detection and analysis. A system can comprise an open substrate. The open substrate may be configured to rotate or otherwise move. The open substrate can comprise an array of individually addressable locations, with analytes immobilized thereto. The substrate may be spatially indexed to identify nucleic acid molecules from one or more sources, and/or sequences thereof, with the respective one or more sources. A solution comprising a plurality of probes may be directed across the array to couple at least one of the plurality of probes with at least one of the analytes to form a bound probe. A detector can be configured to detect a signal from the bound probe via scanning of the substrate while minimizing temperature fluctuations of the substrate or optical aberrations caused by bubbles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2021
    Publication date: July 1, 2021
    Inventors: Nathan BECKETT, Gilad ALMOGY, Nathan CASWELL, Jacob A. WOLF, Kristopher BARBEE, Denis PRISTINSKI, Mark PRATT, Gene POLOVY, Osip SCHWARTZ, Stephanie KUBECKA, Steven MENCHEN, Joseph ANTHONY, Jose Martin SOSA, Phillip You Fai LEE
  • Publication number: 20210079464
    Abstract: Provided are systems and methods for analyte detection and analysis. A system can comprise an open substrate. The open substrate may be configured to rotate or otherwise move. The open substrate can comprise an array of individually addressable locations, with analytes immobilized thereto. The substrate may be spatially indexed to identify nucleic acid molecules from one or more sources, and/or sequences thereof, with the respective one or more sources. A solution comprising a plurality of probes may be directed across the array to couple at least one of the plurality of probes with at least one of the analytes to form a bound probe. A detector can be configured to detect a signal from the bound probe via scanning of the substrate while minimizing temperature fluctuations of the substrate or optical aberrations caused by bubbles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2020
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Inventors: Nathan BECKETT, Gilad ALMOGY, Nathan CASWELL, Jacob A. WOLF, Kristopher BARBEE, Denis PRINTINSKI, Mark PRATT, Gene POLOVY, Osip SCHWARTZ, Stephanie KUBECKA, Steven MENCHEN, Joseph ANTHONY, Jose Martin SOSA, Phillip You Fai LEE
  • Patent number: 10472622
    Abstract: Apparatuses for preparing a sample are disclosed herein. The apparatuses include a chamber, a first valve at least partially disposed in the first chamber, a second valve at least partially disposed in the first chamber, and a pump comprising an actuator and nozzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: LUMINEX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jesus Ching, David Hsiang Hu, Steve Jia Chang Yu, Phillip You Fai Lee
  • Publication number: 20190291113
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and systems for analyzing nucleic acids and for conducting chemical and/or biological reactions. Methods and system for droplet generation, guidance, and isolation are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2019
    Publication date: September 26, 2019
    Inventors: Jesus Ching, Phillip You Fai Lee, Chen Li, Lingguo Du
  • Publication number: 20190193079
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for heating biological samples. Methods and systems of the present disclosure may be used for performing nucleic acid amplification to identify one or more targets in a nucleic acid sample of a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2018
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Inventors: Jesus Ching, Phillip You Fai Lee, Chen Li
  • Publication number: 20190184402
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and systems for analyzing nucleic acids and for conducting chemical and/or biological reactions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2018
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventors: Jesus Ching, Phillip You Fai Lee
  • Patent number: 10214767
    Abstract: A parallel processing system for processing samples is described. In one embodiment, the parallel processing system includes an instrument interface parallel controller to control a tray motor driving system, a close-loop heater control and direction system, a magnetic particle transfer system, a reagent release system, a reagent pre-mix pumping system and a wash buffer pumping system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: LUMINEX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Steve Jia Chang Yu, Jesus Ching, Phillip You Fai Lee, David Hsiang Hu
  • Publication number: 20180346965
    Abstract: A parallel processing system for processing samples is described. In one embodiment, the parallel processing system includes an instrument interface parallel controller to control a tray motor driving system, a close-loop heater control and direction system, a magnetic particle transfer system, a reagent release system, a reagent pre-mix pumping system and a wash buffer pumping system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2018
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Applicant: LUMINEX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Steve Jia Chang YU, Jesus CHING, Phillip You Fai LEE, David Hsiang HU
  • Patent number: 10047391
    Abstract: A parallel processing system for processing samples is described. In one embodiment, the parallel processing system includes an instrument interface parallel controller to control a tray motor driving system, a close-loop heater control and detection system, a magnetic particle transfer system, a reagent release system, a reagent pre-mix pumping system and a wash buffer pumping system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2018
    Assignee: LUMINEX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Steve Jia Chang Yu, Jesus Ching, Phillip You Fai Lee, David Hsiang Hu
  • Publication number: 20180100186
    Abstract: A parallel processing system for processing samples is described. In one embodiment, the parallel processing system includes an instrument interface parallel controller to control a tray motor driving system, a close-loop heater control and detection system, a magnetic particle transfer system, a reagent release system, a reagent pre-mix pumping system and a wash buffer pumping system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2017
    Publication date: April 12, 2018
    Applicant: LUMINEX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Steve Jia Chang YU, Jesus CHING, Phillip You Fai LEE, David Hsiang HU
  • Patent number: 9931636
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a housing, a reaction vial and a transfer mechanism. The housing defines a first flow path and a second flow path. The housing has transfer port defining an opening in fluid communication with the second flow path and a volume outside of the housing. The transfer port includes a flow control member to limit flow through the opening. The reaction vial is coupled to the housing and defines a reaction volume, which is in fluid communication with the transfer port via the second flow path. The transfer mechanism is configured to transfer a sample from an isolation chamber of an isolation module to the reaction chamber via at least the first flow path when the transfer mechanism is actuated. The transfer mechanism configured to produce a vacuum in the reaction vial to produce a flow of a sample from the isolation chamber to the reaction volume.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: LUMINEX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jesus Ching, Phillip You Fai Lee, Bruce Richardson
  • Publication number: 20180044661
    Abstract: Apparatuses for preparing a sample are disclosed herein. The apparatuses include a chamber, a first valve at least partially disposed in the first chamber, a second valve at least partially disposed in the first chamber, and a pump comprising an actuator and nozzle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2017
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Applicant: LUMINEX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jesus CHING, David Hsiang HU, Steve Jia Chang YU, Phillip You Fai LEE
  • Patent number: 9856517
    Abstract: A parallel processing system for processing samples is described. In one embodiment, the parallel processing system includes an instrument interface parallel controller to control a tray motor driving system, a close-loop heater control and detection system, a magnetic particle transfer system, a reagent release system, a reagent pre-mix pumping system and a wash buffer pumping system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: LUMINEX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Steve Jia Chang Yu, Jesus Ching, Phillip You Fai Lee, David Hsiang Hu
  • Patent number: 9828598
    Abstract: Apparatuses for preparing a sample are disclosed herein. The apparatuses include a chamber, a first valve at least partially disposed in the first chamber, a second valve at least partially disposed in the first chamber, and a pump comprising an actuator and nozzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: LUMINEX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jesus Ching, David Hsiang Hu, Steve Jia Chang Yu, Phillip You Fai Lee
  • Patent number: D956263
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: Ultima Genomics, Inc.
    Inventors: Nathan Beckett, Joseph Anthony, Phillip You Fai Lee, Jose Martin Sosa