Patents Assigned to BioAccel
  • Publication number: 20160187293
    Abstract: An electrophoresis device where the end of the electrophoresis channel has a part that extends vertically. The electrophoresis channel includes a first access port at one end of the channel and a second port at the other end of the channel, which are in the same horizontal plane. In this way, there is a less than 0.1% hydrostatic pressure differential between two ports and the performance of the device is improved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2012
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Applicants: The Arizona Board of Regents acting for and on behalf of University of Arizona, BioAccel
    Inventors: Frederic ZENHAUSERN, Alan NORDQUIST, Ralf LENIGK, Cedric HURTH, Jianing YANG, Xiaojia CHEN, Matthew ESTES, John LEE-EDGHILL, Nina MORAN, Andrew HOPWOOD, Pieris KOUMI
  • Publication number: 20140116121
    Abstract: Instruments, devices and methods of analysis are provided which fully integrate a significant number of process steps in a continuous operation. Accurate positioning and full contact between components is also provided by the relative movement the designs allow. An effect interface between a low cost disposable cartridge or device and the instrument to process it is also detailed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2014
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: BioAccel
    Inventors: Frederic ZENHAUSERN, Alan NORDQUIST, Ralf LENIGK, Cedric HURTH, Jianing YANG, Xiaojia CHEN, John LEE-EDGHILL, Nina MORAN, Andrew HOPWOOD, Pieris KOUMI
  • Patent number: 8640555
    Abstract: Instruments, devices and methods of analysis are provided which fully integrate a significant number of process steps in a continuous operation. Accurate positioning and full contact between components is also provided by the relative movement the designs allow. An effect interface between a low cost disposable cartridge or device and the instrument to process it is also detailed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: BioAccel
    Inventors: Frederic Zenhausern, Alan Nordquist, Ralf Lenigk, Cedric Hurth, Jianing Yang, Xiaojia Chen, John Lee-Edghill, Nina Moran, Andrew Hopwood, Pieris Koumi
  • Publication number: 20130323737
    Abstract: A method and system for analysing a sample are provided, wherein one or more process steps and/or sample processors are provided separately from the instrument, for instance a sample receiving step and sample preparation step and sample extraction step and sample retention step and/or purification step and washing step and elution step, and one or more process steps and/or sample processors provided by the instrument as an integrated set, the one or more process steps and/or sample processors provided by the instrument including a sample receiving step and amplification step and denaturing step and investigation step and detection step and results analysis step and results output step. Other combinations of the split in location of the steps are possible. The optimisation of the split allows the accurate processing by a cartridge based instrument of the sample, whilst fully interfacing with a variety of sample collection and/or preparation approaches.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2011
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Applicant: BIOACCEL
    Inventors: Frederic Zenhausern, Alan Nordquist, Ralf Lenigk, Cedric Hurth, Jianing Yang, Xiaojia Chen, Matthew Estes, John Lee-Edghill, Nina Moran, Andrew Hopwood, Pieris Koumi
  • Publication number: 20130137103
    Abstract: A method of analysing a sample includes providing a first part of the sample and a second part of the sample. A first analysis is conducted on the first part of the sample and the results of the first analysis are considered. A second analysis is conducted on the second part of the sample, the second analysis being conducted according to a procedure using a value for each of one or more characteristics of the procedure. The consideration of the results of the first analysis is used to determine whether the value for one or more of the characteristics of the procedure is changed to a different value. The second analysis is started before the results of the first analysis are obtained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2012
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Applicant: BioAccel
    Inventors: Frederic Zenhausern, Alan Nordquist, Ralf Lenigk, Cedric Hurth, Andrew Hopwood, Pieris Koumi, Gill Tully
  • Publication number: 20130135618
    Abstract: Analysis methods and apparatus are provided for inspecting a channel, such as a capillary electrophoresis channel, in a device. Configuration and alignment systems are provided, together with optical systems and temperature control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2012
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Applicant: BioAccel
    Inventor: BioAccel