Patents by Inventor Robert HENLEY

Robert HENLEY 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: 20230134178
    Abstract: A conduit body includes a sidewall defining an internal chamber and at least two ports providing access to the internal chamber, and a cover connectable to the sidewall to enclose the internal chamber. The sidewall defines a first surface section adjacent one of the at least two ports, a second surface section adjacent another of the at least two ports, and a radiused transition section connecting the first surface section and the second surface section and configured for reducing frictional drag of a cable pulled though the internal chamber. The first surface section is spaced apart from the second surface section to increase a volume of the internal chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2022
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Inventors: Christopher Robert Henley, Steven A. Voelzke, Tabitha Stricklin
  • Patent number: 10570444
    Abstract: Devices and methods useful for sequencing and characterizing single nucleic acid molecules involve large arrays of nanopore zero-mode waveguides (NZMWs). The methods and devices are made possible by fabrication of nanoporous membranes of appropriate porosity for use in nucleotide sequencing. The fabrication methods eliminate the need for serial nanopore formation and make possible the mass production of highly efficient DNA and RNA single molecule sequencing devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: Northeastern University
    Inventors: Meni Wanunu, Joseph Larkin, Robert Henley
  • Patent number: 10047392
    Abstract: Described herein are systems for analysis of biopolymers and complexes containing biopolymers based on optical measurement of ion flux through pores. Also described are methods of using such devices for analysis of biopolymers and complexes containing biopolymers, including methods of determining the nucleotide sequences of polynucleotides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2018
    Assignee: Northeastern University
    Inventors: Andrey Ivankin, Joseph Larkin, Robert Henley, Meni Wanunu
  • Publication number: 20180135118
    Abstract: Devices and methods useful for sequencing and characterizing single nucleic acid molecules involve large arrays of nanopore zero-mode waveguides (NZMWs). The methods and devices are made possible by fabrication of nanoporous membranes of appropriate porosity for use in nucleotide sequencing. The fabrication methods eliminate the need for serial nanopore formation and make possible the mass production of highly efficient DNA and RNA single molecule sequencing devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2016
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Inventors: Meni WANUNU, Joseph LARKIN, Robert HENLEY
  • Publication number: 20170058336
    Abstract: Described herein are systems for analysis of biopolymers and complexes containing biopolymers based on optical measurement of ion flux through pores. Also described are methods of using such devices for analysis of biopolymers and complexes containing biopolymers, including methods of determining the nucleotide sequences of polynucleotides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2015
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Inventors: Audrey IVANKIN, Joseph LARKIN, Robert HENLEY, Meni WANUNU