Patents Assigned to BIONANO GENOMICS, INC.
  • Patent number: 11773429
    Abstract: Methods are provided for detecting and quantitating molecules using fluidics. In some embodiments, the methods comprise minimizing or eliminating biases caused by label density, or minimizing or eliminated biases caused by factors other than label density. In some embodiments, the methods comprise automated identification of genetic structural variation. In some embodiments, the methods comprise analyzing blood to detect the presence of circulating DNA or cells from a fetus or tumor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: BIONANO GENOMICS, INC.
    Inventor: {hacek over (Z)}eljko D{hacek over (z)}akula
  • Patent number: 10676352
    Abstract: Constricted nanochannel devices suitable for use in analysis of macromolecular structure, including DNA sequencing, are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for fabricating such devices and for analyzing macromolecules using such devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: BIONANO GENOMICS, INC.
    Inventors: Han Cao, Parikshit A. Deshpande, Michael David Austin, Michael Boyce-Jacino
  • Patent number: 10669586
    Abstract: Systems are provided for detecting and quantitating short nucleic acid molecules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: BIONANO GENOMICS, INC.
    Inventors: Han Cao, Alex R. Hastie, Ernest Tsz-Tsun Lam
  • Patent number: 10654715
    Abstract: Provided are integrated analysis devices having features of macroscale and nanoscale dimensions, and devices that have reduced background signals and that reduce quenching of fluorophores disposed within the devices. Related methods of manufacturing these devices and of using these devices are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: BIONANO GENOMICS, INC.
    Inventors: Han Cao, Michael David Austin, Parikshit A. Deshpande, Mark Kunkel, Alexey Y. Sharonov, Michael Kochersperger
  • Patent number: 10435739
    Abstract: Provided are methods and devices for single-molecule genomic analysis. In one embodiment, the methods entail processing a double-stranded nucleic acid and characterizing said nucleic acid. These methods are useful in, e.g. determining structural variations and copy number variations between individuals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: BIONANO GENOMICS, INC.
    Inventors: Ming H. Xiao, Han Cao
  • Patent number: 10247700
    Abstract: A technique relates to manufacturing a nanogap. An oxide layer is disposed on top of a substrate. A release layer is disposed in a pattern on top of the oxide layer. A patterned trench is etched into the oxide layer using the pattern of the release layer. A metal layer is disposed on the release layer and in the patterned trench. A polish removes the release layer, thereby removing both the release layer and a portion of the metal layer having been disposed on top of the release layer, such that the metal layer remaining includes a first metal part and a second metal part connected by a metal nanowire. The metal layer remaining is coplanar with the oxide layer. A nanochannel is formed in the oxide layer in a region of the metal nanowire. The nanogap is formed in the metal nanowire separating the first and second metal parts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignees: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION, BIONANO GENOMICS, INC.
    Inventors: Huan Hu, Michael F. Lofaro, Joshua T. Smith, Benjamin H. Wunsch, Daniel J. Solis
  • Patent number: 9809855
    Abstract: Methods are provided for characterizing a sample comprising polynucleotide sequences. The methods can comprise labeling nucleic acid molecules of the sample, translocating the plurality of labeled sample nucleic acid molecules though one or more fluidic nanochannels, detecting physical counts of signals from the labeled sample nucleic acid molecule, and determining a copy number of a genome or a fragment or fragments thereof in the sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: BIONANO GENOMICS, INC.
    Inventors: Han Cao, Alex R. Hastie, Ernest Tsz-Tsun Lam
  • Patent number: 9804122
    Abstract: A technique relates to manufacturing a nanogap. An oxide layer is disposed on top of a substrate. A release layer is disposed in a pattern on top of the oxide layer. A patterned trench is etched into the oxide layer using the pattern of the release layer. A metal layer is disposed on the release layer and in the patterned trench. A polish removes the release layer, thereby removing both the release layer and a portion of the metal layer having been disposed on top of the release layer, such that the metal layer remaining includes a first metal part and a second metal part connected by a metal nanowire. The metal layer remaining is coplanar with the oxide layer. A nanochannel is formed in the oxide layer in a region of the metal nanowire. The nanogap is formed in the metal nanowire separating the first and second metal parts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignees: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION, BIONANO GENOMICS, INC.
    Inventors: Huan Hu, Michael F. Lofaro, Joshua T. Smith, Daniel J. Solis, Benjamin H. Wunsch
  • Patent number: 9725315
    Abstract: Provided are devices and methods for polymer analysis, in which labeled polymers are translocated along nanochannels that have illuminated detection regions within. As a labeled polymer translocates along the nanochannel and the labels pass over the illuminated detection regions, the labels become detectable (e.g., where different labels fluoresce in response to different wavelengths present at different illumination regions), and the user generates a spatial map of the location of the various labels along the length of the polymer. The location of the labels is then correlated to one or more structural characteristics of the polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: BIONANO GENOMICS, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Austin, Parikshit A. Deshpande, Alexey Sharonov, Valeriy Bogdanov
  • Patent number: 9310376
    Abstract: Methods of analyzing features such as the physical size of macromolecules or biomarkers along large genomic DNA molecules were disclosed as wen as the devices for carrying out such high throughput analysis in a massively parallel fashion. Methods of fabricating such devices are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: BIONANO GENOMICS, INC.
    Inventors: Han Cao, Parikshit A Deshpande, Michael D Austin, Michael Boyce-Jacino
  • Publication number: 20150323518
    Abstract: Constricted nanochannel devices suitable for use in analysis of macromolecular structure, including DNA sequencing, are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for fabricating such devices and for analyzing macromolecules using such devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2015
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Applicant: BIONANO GENOMICS, INC.
    Inventors: Han Cao, Parikshit A. Deshpande, Michael David Austin, Michael Boyce-Jacino
  • Patent number: 9181578
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods of obtaining structural information about a biopolymer sample. The methods include labeling portions of a biopolymer, such as DNA or RNA, linearizing the biopolymer in some cases, and determining the distance between the labels. The user can then compare different samples' between-label distances to qualitatively compare different samples and to assay a given sample for additions or deletions of nucleotides in the regions flanked by the labels. The methods also permit sequencing of biopolymers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: BIONANO GENOMICS, INC.
    Inventors: Ming Xiao, Han Cao, Parikshit A. Deshpande, Michael Boyce-Jacino
  • Publication number: 20130177902
    Abstract: Provided are methods of labeling and analyzing features along at least one macromolecule such as a linear biopolymer, including methods of mapping the distribution and frequency of specific sequence motifs or the chemical or proteomic modification state of such sequence motifs along individual unfolded nucleic acid molecules. The present invention also provides methods of identifying signature patterns of sequence or epigenetic variations along such labeled macromolecules for direct massive parallel single molecule level analysis. The present invention also provides systems suitable for high throughput analysis of such labeled macromolecules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2012
    Publication date: July 11, 2013
    Applicant: BIONANO GENOMICS, INC.
    Inventor: BioNano Genomics, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20130072386
    Abstract: Methods for generating physical maps for polynucleotides, such as genomic DNA, are disclosed herein. Also disclosed are methods for identifying the source of polynucleotides. The methods can, for example, be used in physical map construction of whole genome. In addition, methods and systems capable of performing high throughput characterization of macromolecules using nanofludic devices are enclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2012
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: BIONANO GENOMICS, INC.
    Inventors: Ming Xiao, Alex Hastie
  • Publication number: 20120244635
    Abstract: Provided are devices and methods for polymer analysis, in which labeled polymers are translocated along nanochannels that have illuminated detection regions within. As a labeled polymer translocates along the nanochannel and the labels pass over the illuminated detection regions, the labels become detectable (e.g., where different labels fluoresce in response to different wavelengths present at different illumination regions), and the user generates a spatial map of the location of the various labels along the length of the polymer. The location of the labels is then correlated to one or more structural characteristics of the polymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2010
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: BIONANO GENOMICS, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Austin, Parikshit A. Deshpande, Alexey Sharonov, Valeriy Bogdanov
  • Publication number: 20120237936
    Abstract: Provided are methods of labeling and analyzing features along at least one macro molecule such as a linear biopolymer, including methods of mapping the distribution and frequency of specific sequence motifs or the chemical or proteomic modification state of such sequence motifs along individual unfolded nucleic acid molecules. The present invention also provides methods of identifying signature patterns of sequence or epigenetic variations along such labeled macro molecules for direct massive parallel single molecule level analysis. The present invention also provides systems suitable for high throughput analysis of such labeled macro mo lecules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2010
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Applicant: BIONANO GENOMICS, INC.
    Inventors: Ming Xiao, Someskumar Das