Patents by Inventor SAMARTHA ANEKAL

SAMARTHA ANEKAL 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: 9795929
    Abstract: In one embodiment described herein, a bodily fluid separation material is provided comprising a formed component capture region and a bodily fluid pass-through region. The pass-through region has structures with a reduced liquid leaching quality relative to than the capture region, wherein during separation material use, bodily fluid enters the capture region prior to entering the pass-through region. Optionally, a bodily fluid pass-through region has a reduced amount of liquid leaching material relative to than the capture region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: Theranos, Inc.
    Inventors: Samartha Anekal, Deborah Sloan
  • Patent number: 9784670
    Abstract: The devices and systems disclosed herein provide multiple optical capabilities in a single device or system. Methods for using these devices and systems are provided. These devices and systems are configurable for operation in each of a spectroscopy mode, a fluorescence mode, and a luminescence mode, and are capable of performing spectroscopic, fluorescence, and luminescence observations, measurements, and analyses when operated in the corresponding spectroscopy mode, fluorescence mode, or luminescence mode. These devices and systems include mirror dispersion elements having multiple faces including an optical dispersion element on one face (e.g., a diffraction grating or a prism) and a reflective element on another face (e.g., a mirror). These multiple capabilities eliminate the need to move or load a sample in multiple devices when subjecting a sample to multiple analyses, and thus provide greater accuracy, precision, and speed while reducing complexity and cost of sample analysis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: Theranos, Inc.
    Inventors: Karan Mohan, Samartha Anekal
  • Patent number: 9719990
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for sample processing. A device may be provided, capable of receiving the sample, and performing one or more of a sample preparation, sample assay, and detection step. The device may be capable of performing multiple assays. The device may comprise one or more modules that may be capable of performing one or more of a sample preparation, sample assay, and detection step. The device may be capable of performing the steps using a small volume of sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: Theranos, Inc.
    Inventors: Elizabeth A. Holmes, Ian Gibbons, Paul Patel, Samartha Anekal
  • Publication number: 20170115289
    Abstract: Methods, devices, systems, and apparatuses are provided for the image analysis of measurement of biological samples.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2016
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Inventors: Elizabeth A. Holmes, Chinmay Pangarkar, Timothy Smith, Karan Mohan, Daniel Young, James Wasson, Samartha Anekal
  • Patent number: 9623411
    Abstract: In one embodiment described herein, a cartridge is provided comprising a cartridge frame; a plurality of diluents each in an expandable container; a plurality of reagents each in an expandable container; and a plurality of mixing vessels comprising empty expandable containers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: Theranos, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Frenzel, Samartha Anekal, Daniel Young
  • Publication number: 20170038401
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for sample processing. A device may be provided, capable of receiving the sample, and performing one or more of a sample preparation, sample assay, and detection step. The device may be capable of performing multiple assays. The device may comprise one or more modules that may be capable of performing one or more of a sample preparation, sample assay, and detection step. The device may be capable of performing the steps using a small volume of sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2016
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Inventors: Elizabeth A. Holmes, Sunny Balwani, Michael Chen, John K. Frankovich, Gary Frenzel, Surekha Gangakhedkar, Samartha Anekal, Adrit Lath, Alexander Loo, Chinmay Pangarkar, Paul Patel, Joy Roy, Timothy Smith, Daniel Young, Ian Gibbons
  • Publication number: 20170023546
    Abstract: Bodily fluid sample collection systems, devices, and method are provided. The sample is collected at a first location and subjected to a first sample processing step. The sample may be shipped to a second location and subjected to a second sample processing step that does not introduce contaminants into a plasma portion of the sample formed from the first processing step.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Elizabeth A. Holmes, Clarissa Lui, Michael Chen, Daniel Young, Samartha Anekal
  • Publication number: 20170023478
    Abstract: Methods, devices, systems, and apparatuses are provided for the image analysis of measurement of biological samples.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Elizabeth A. Holmes, Chinmay Pangarkar, Timothy Smith, Karan Mohan, Samartha Anekal, Daniel Young, James Wasson
  • Publication number: 20170023594
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for measuring coagulation parameters using very small volumes of blood are provided. Advantageously, the methods described herein can be performed from a single drop of blood (about 20 ?L) while generally leaving enough sample to perform other measurements, optionally in a multiplexed format. The methods and devices do not require a skilled operator and can be performed at the point of service, which can be an important feature for managing blood coagulation disorders and treatments thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Mark Dayel, Samartha Anekal, Paul Patel, Ian Gibbons, Elizabeth A. Holmes
  • Publication number: 20170023595
    Abstract: Methods, compositions, systems, and devices are provided for performing and analyzing agglutination assays. In one aspect, methods for image analysis of agglutination assays are provided. In another aspects, methods for performing agglutination assays are provided. In one aspect, the methods may be used for the detection of various molecules, including viruses or antibodies against a virus. In another aspect, the methods can be used to determine effective immunization of a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Paul Patel, Samartha Anekal, Ian Gibbons, Elizabeth A. Holmes
  • Publication number: 20160377640
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for sample processing. A device may be provided, capable of receiving the sample, and performing one or more of a sample preparation, sample assay, and detection step. The device may be capable of performing multiple assays. The device may comprise one or more modules that may be capable of performing one or more of a sample preparation, sample assay, and detection step. The device may be capable of performing the steps using a small volume of sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2016
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Inventors: Sunny Balwani, Daniel Young, Samartha Anekal, Elizabeth A. Holmes
  • Publication number: 20160341650
    Abstract: Devices and methods are described for measuring formed blood component sedimentation rate. Some of the methods may use (1) centrifugal techniques for separating red blood cells from plasma and (2) video and/or still imaging capability. Both may be used alone or in combination to accelerate formed blood component sedimentation and to measure its rate. In one example, the method may advantageously enable rapid measurement of sedimentation rate using small blood sample volumes. Automated image analysis can be used to determine both sedimentation rate and hematocrit. Automated techniques may be used to compensate for effects of hematocrit on uncorrected sedimentation rate data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2016
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Inventors: Mark Dayel, Samartha Anekal, Elizabeth A. Holmes
  • Patent number: 9500639
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for measuring coagulation parameters using very small volumes of blood are provided. Advantageously, the methods described herein can be performed from a single drop of blood (about 20 ?L) while generally leaving enough sample to perform other measurements, optionally in a multiplexed format. The methods and devices do not require a skilled operator and can be performed at the point of service, which can be an important feature for managing blood coagulation disorders and treatments thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: Theranos, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Dayel, Samartha Anekal, Paul Patel, Ian Gibbons, Elizabeth Holmes
  • Patent number: 9494521
    Abstract: Methods, devices, systems, and apparatuses are provided for the image analysis of measurement of biological samples.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: Theranos, Inc.
    Inventors: Elizabeth A. Holmes, Chinmay Pangarkar, Timothy Smith, Karan Mohan, Samartha Anekal, Daniel L. Young, James R. Wasson
  • Publication number: 20160320381
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for sample processing. A device may be provided, capable of receiving the sample, and performing one or more of a sample preparation, sample assay, and detection step. The device may be capable of performing multiple assays. The device may comprise one or more modules that may be capable of performing one or more of a sample preparation, sample assay, and detection step. The device may be capable of performing the steps using a small volume of sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2016
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Inventors: Elizabeth A. Holmes, Sunny Balwani, Michael Chen, John K. Frankovich, Gary Frenzel, Surekha Gangakhedkar, Samartha Anekal, Adrit Lath, Alexander Loo, Chinmay Pangarkar, Paul Patel, Joy Roy, Timothy Smith, Daniel Young, Ian Gibbons
  • Publication number: 20160266142
    Abstract: Methods, compositions, systems, and devices are provided for performing and analyzing agglutination assays. In one aspect, methods for image analysis of agglutination assays are provided. In another aspects, methods for performing agglutination assays are provided. In one aspect, the methods may be used for the detection of various molecules, including viruses or antibodies against a virus. In another aspect, the methods can be used to determine effective immunization of a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2016
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Inventors: Paul Patel, Samartha Anekal, Ian Gibbons, Elizabeth A. Holmes
  • Publication number: 20160216286
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for sample processing. A device may be provided, capable of receiving the sample, and performing one or more of a sample preparation, sample assay, and detection step. The device may be capable of performing multiple assays. The device may comprise one or more modules that may be capable of performing one or more of a sample preparation, sample assay, and detection step. The device may be capable of performing the steps using a small volume of sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2016
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Elizabeth A. Holmes, Sunny Balwani, Daniel Young, Chinmay Pangarkar, Samartha Anekal
  • Patent number: 9395302
    Abstract: Methods, devices, systems, and apparatuses are provided for the image analysis of measurement of biological samples.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: Theranos, Inc.
    Inventors: Elizabeth A. Holmes, Chinmay Pangarkar, Timothy Smith, Karan Mohan, Samartha Anekal, Daniel L. Young, James R. Wasson
  • Patent number: 9389229
    Abstract: Methods, compositions, systems, and devices are provided for performing and analyzing agglutination assays. In one aspect, methods for image analysis of agglutination assays are provided. In another aspects, methods for performing agglutination assays are provided. In one aspect, the methods may be used for the detection of various molecules, including viruses or antibodies against a virus. In another aspect, the methods can be used to determine effective immunization of a subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Theranos, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Patel, Samartha Anekal, Ian Gibbons, Elizabeth A. Holmes
  • Publication number: 20160169923
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for sample processing. A device may be provided, capable of receiving the sample, and performing one or more of a sample preparation, sample assay, and detection step. The device may be capable of performing multiple assays. The device may comprise one or more modules that may be capable of performing one or more of a sample preparation, sample assay, and detection step. The device may be capable of performing the steps using a small volume of sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2015
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Inventors: Elizabeth A. Holmes, Sunny Balwani, Michael Chen, John K. Frankovich, Gary Frenzel, Surekha Gangakhedkar, Samartha Anekal, Adrit Lath, Alexander Loo, Chinmay Pangarkar, Paul Patel, Joy Roy, Timothy Smith, Daniel Young, Ian Gibbons