Patents Assigned to Lighting, Inc.
  • Microfluidic apparatus having an optimized electrowetting surface and related systems and methods
    Patent number: 10799865
    Abstract: Microfluidic devices having an electrowetting configuration and an optimized droplet actuation surface are provided. The devices include a conductive substrate having a dielectric layer, a hydrophobic layer covalently bonded to the dielectric layer, and a first electrode electrically coupled to the dielectric layer and configured to be connected to a voltage source. The microfluidic devices also include a second electrode, optionally included in a cover, configured to be connected to the voltage source. The hydrophobic layer features self-associating molecules covalently bonded to a surface of the dielectric layer in a manner that produces a densely-packed monolayer that resists intercalation and or penetration by polar molecules or species.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: Berkeley Lights, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall D. Lowe, Jr., Shao Ning Pei, Jian Gong, Alexander J. Mastroianni, Jason M. McEwen, Justin K. Valley
  • Exporting a selected group of micro-objects from a micro-fluidic device
    Patent number: 10800652
    Abstract: A group of micro-objects in a holding pen in a micro-fluidic device can be selected and moved to a staging area, from which the micro-objects can be exported from the micro-fluidic device. The micro-fluidic device can have a plurality of holding pens, and each holding pen can isolate micro-objects located in the holding pen from micro-objects located in the other holding pens or elsewhere in the micro-fluidic device. The selected group of micro-objects can comprise one or more biological cells, such as a clonal population of cells. Embodiments of the invention can thus select a particular group of clonal cells in a micro-fluidic device, move the clonal cells to a staging area, and export the clonal cells from the micro-fluidic device while maintaining the clonal nature of the exported group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: Berkeley Lights, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith J. Breinlinger, Daniele Malleo, Gaetan L. Mathieu, J. Tanner Nevill, Alexander H. Slocum, Mark P. White
  • Lateral/vertical transistor structures and process of making and using same
    Patent number: 10792658
    Abstract: A microfluidic device can include a base an outer surface of which forms one or more enclosures for containing a fluidic medium. The base can include an array of individually controllable transistor structures each of which can comprise both a lateral transistor and a vertical transistor. The transistor structures can be light activated, and the lateral and vertical transistors can thus be photo transistors. Each transistor structure can be activated to create a temporary electrical connection from a region of the outer surface of the base (and thus fluidic medium in the enclosure) to a common electrical conductor. The temporary electrical connection can induce a localized electrokinetic force generally at the region, which can be sufficiently strong to move a nearby micro-object in the enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: Berkeley Lights, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric D. Hobbs, Justin K. Valley
  • Multizone mixing cup
    Patent number: 10788168
    Abstract: A zoned optical cup which mixes multiple channels of light to form a blended output, the device having discreet zones or channels including a plurality of reflective cavities each having a domed light converting appliance (DLCA) covering a cluster of LEDs providing a channel of light which is reflected upward by the cavities and mixed by angles walls and structures above the open top of the cavities in the common body of the cup.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignee: Ecosense Lighting Inc.
    Inventors: Raghuram L.V. Petluri, Paul Kenneth Pickard
  • Antigen-Presenting Synthetic Surfaces, Covalently Functionalized Surfaces, Activated T Cells, and Uses Thereof
    Publication number: 20200299351
    Abstract: In biosciences and related fields, it can be useful to modify surfaces of apparatuses, devices, and materials that contact biomaterials such as biomolecules and biological micro-objects. Described herein are surface modifying and surface functionalizing reagents, preparation thereof, and methods for modifying surfaces to activate T Lymphocytes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Applicant: Berkeley Lights, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter J. Beemiller, Alexander J. Mastroianni, Shao Ning Pei, Randall D. Lowe, JR., Annamaria Mocciaro, Kevin D. Loutherback, Yelena Bronevetsky, Guido K. Stadler, Andrew W. McFarland, Kevin T. Chapman, Duane Smith, Natalie C. Marks, Amanda L. Goodsell
  • Compositions for LED Light Conversions
    Publication number: 20200300423
    Abstract: Systems and methods to provide multiple channels of light to form a blended white light output, the systems and methods utilizing recipient luminophoric mediums to alter light provided by light emitting diodes. The predetermined blends of luminescent materials within the luminophoric mediums provide predetermined spectral power distributions in the white light output.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Applicant: Ecosense Lighting Inc.
    Inventors: Raghuram L.V. Petluri, Paul Kenneth Pickard
  • Compositions for LED light conversions
    Patent number: 10774997
    Abstract: Systems and methods to provide multiple channels of light to form a blended white light output, the systems and methods utilizing recipient luminophoric mediums to alter light provided by light emitting diodes. The predetermined blends of luminescent materials within the luminophoric mediums provide predetermined spectral power distributions in the white light output.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: EcoSense Lighting, Inc.
    Inventors: Raghuram L. V Petluri, Paul Kenneth Pickard
  • Systems and methods for providing tunable warm white light
    Patent number: 10779371
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods for generating tunable white light. The methods include using a plurality of LED strings to generate light with color points that fall within white, red, and cyan color ranges, with each LED string being driven with a separately controllable drive current in order to tune the generated light output.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: Ecosense Lighting Inc.
    Inventors: Raghuram L. V. Petluri, Paul Kenneth Pickard
  • Methods For Generating Melatonin-Response-Tuned White Light With High Color Rendering
    Publication number: 20200288550
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods for generating tunable white light with controllable circadian energy performance. The methods use a plurality of LED to generate light with color points that fall within blue, yellow/green, red, and cyan color ranges, with each LED being driven with a separately controllable drive current in order to tune the generated light output. Different light emitting modes can be selected that utilize different combinations of the plurality of LED in order to tune the generated white light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2020
    Publication date: September 10, 2020
    Applicant: Ecosense Lighting Inc.
    Inventors: Raghuram L.V. Petluri, Paul Kenneth Pickard
  • Adjustable optic and lighting device assembly with elastic member
    Patent number: 10760782
    Abstract: A lighting device assembly includes: a heat sink; a light source attached to one end of the heat sink; an optic assembly configured to pivot an optic about the light source; a housing member having a cavity in which at least a portion of the optic assembly is received; and an elastic member configured to press the optic assembly against the cavity to maintain an adjusted position of the optic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: Troy-CSL Lighting Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua Portinga, Vincent Nguyen
  • Microfluidic reporter cell assay methods and kits thereof
    Patent number: 10751715
    Abstract: Functional assays using reporter cell assays are described which probe the activity of at least one cell of interest. The ability to probe at least one cell is provided by using the microfluidic methods, devices and kits described herein. Assays combining both reporter cell signaling as well as binding assay signaling for at least one cell is also described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: Berkeley Lights, Inc.
    Inventors: Xiao Guan, Mark P. White, Jason M. McEwen, Gang F. Wang, Kevin T. Chapman, Xiaohua Wang, Christine E. Sun
  • Ceiling fan
    Patent number: D894364
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: Minka Lighting, Inc.
    Inventor: Kurt Schulzman
  • Angular wallpack light fixture
    Patent number: D894466
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: RAB Lighting Inc.
    Inventors: Jiang Hu, Zhangyong Ying
  • Luminaire structure
    Patent number: D895194
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: Axis Lighting Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Bou Harb, Suzanne Massoud, Howard Yaphe, Andrew Miles, Jean Gagné
  • Luminaire structure
    Patent number: D895195
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: Axis Lighting Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Bou Harb, Suzanne Massoud, Howard Yaphe, Andrew Miles, Jean Gagné
  • Light fixture
    Patent number: D895884
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: Troy-CSL Lighting, Inc.
    Inventor: Benjamin Marshall
  • Luminaire structure
    Patent number: D895887
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: Axis Lighting Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Bou Harb, Suzanne Massoud, Howard Yaphe, Andrew Miles, Jean Gagné
  • Light fixture coupler
    Patent number: D895888
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: Axis Lighting Inc.
    Inventors: Howard Yaphe, Andrew Miles, Stephane Beland, Jean Gagne
  • Light fixture segment
    Patent number: D895889
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: Axis Lighting Inc.
    Inventors: Howard Yaphe, Andrew Miles, Stephane Beland, Jean Gagne
  • Low profile canopy LED light fixture
    Patent number: D898980
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: RAB Lighting Inc.
    Inventor: Weicheng Cai