Patents Assigned to BioAccel
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Publication number: 20160187293Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2012Publication date: June 30, 2016Applicants: The Arizona Board of Regents acting for and on behalf of University of Arizona, BioAccelInventors: Frederic ZENHAUSERN, Alan NORDQUIST, Ralf LENIGK, Cedric HURTH, Jianing YANG, Xiaojia CHEN, Matthew ESTES, John LEE-EDGHILL, Nina MORAN, Andrew HOPWOOD, Pieris KOUMI
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Publication number: 20140116121Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2014Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: BioAccelInventors: Frederic ZENHAUSERN, Alan NORDQUIST, Ralf LENIGK, Cedric HURTH, Jianing YANG, Xiaojia CHEN, John LEE-EDGHILL, Nina MORAN, Andrew HOPWOOD, Pieris KOUMI
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Patent number: 8640555Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 9, 2010Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Assignee: BioAccelInventors: Frederic Zenhausern, Alan Nordquist, Ralf Lenigk, Cedric Hurth, Jianing Yang, Xiaojia Chen, John Lee-Edghill, Nina Moran, Andrew Hopwood, Pieris Koumi
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Publication number: 20130323737Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2011Publication date: December 5, 2013Applicant: BIOACCELInventors: Frederic Zenhausern, Alan Nordquist, Ralf Lenigk, Cedric Hurth, Jianing Yang, Xiaojia Chen, Matthew Estes, John Lee-Edghill, Nina Moran, Andrew Hopwood, Pieris Koumi
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Publication number: 20130137103Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2012Publication date: May 30, 2013Applicant: BioAccelInventors: Frederic Zenhausern, Alan Nordquist, Ralf Lenigk, Cedric Hurth, Andrew Hopwood, Pieris Koumi, Gill Tully
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Publication number: 20130135618Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2012Publication date: May 30, 2013Applicant: BioAccelInventor: BioAccel