Patents by Inventor Amy Droitcour
Amy Droitcour 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).
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Patent number: 10955067Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for a microfluidic cartridge including a high performance actuator useful for analyte detection, labeling and analysis. Microfluidic processing systems are to carry out chemical or biochemical reactions, or sequences of reactions, with small volumes (typically between 1 microliter and 10 milliliters) of reactants and products. A microfluidic processing system can comprise a network of tubes interfaced with discrete components such as valves and sensors, or an integrated device made of plastic, glass, metal, or other materials, or a combination of materials, with components such as valves and sensors built into the device and connected by flow passageways formed in the material.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2014Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignee: Wave 80 Biosciences, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Laser, Amy Droitcour, Hailemariam Negussie, William Behnke-Parks
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Publication number: 20190017629Abstract: A microfluidic device includes a three-dimensional slat structure having a plurality of interstices configured to generate a high power, high flow rate of fluids by electroosmotic flow. The microfluidic device includes a housing for holding and moving fluids through the slat structure, and a plurality of electrodes that generate an electric field within the plurality of interstices.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2018Publication date: January 17, 2019Inventors: Daniel Laser, Amy Droitcour, Hailemariam Negussie, Radu Raduta, Jared Frey
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Patent number: 9995412Abstract: A microfluidic device includes a three-dimensional slat structure having a plurality of interstices configured to generate a high power, high flow rate of fluids by electroosmotic flow. The microfluidic device includes a housing for holding and moving fluids through the slat structure, and a plurality of electrodes that generate an electric field within the plurality of interstices.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2014Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: Wave 80 BioSciences, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Laser, Amy Droitcour, Hailemariam Negussie, Radu Raduta, Jared Frey
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Publication number: 20160008811Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for a microfluidic cartridge including a high performance actuator useful for analyte detection, labeling and analysis. Microfluidic processing systems are to carry out chemical or biochemical reactions, or sequences of reactions, with small volumes (typically between 1 microliter and 10 milliliters) of reactants and products. A microfluidic processing system can comprise a network of tubes interfaced with discrete components such as valves and sensors, or an integrated device made of plastic, glass, metal, or other materials, or a combination of materials, with components such as valves and sensors built into the device and connected by flow passageways formed in the material.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2014Publication date: January 14, 2016Inventors: Daniel Laser, Amy Droitcour, Hailemariam Negussie, William Behnke-Parks
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Publication number: 20160010761Abstract: A microfluidic device includes a three-dimensional slat structure having a plurality of interstices configured to generate a high power, high flow rate of fluids by electroosmotic flow. The microfluidic device includes a housing for holding and moving fluids through the slat structure, and a plurality of electrodes that generate an electric field within the plurality of interstices.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2014Publication date: January 14, 2016Inventors: Daniel Laser, Amy Droitcour, Hailemariam Negussie, Radu Raduta, Jared Frey
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Patent number: 8454528Abstract: A radar-based physiological motion sensor is disclosed. Doppler-shifted signals can be extracted from the signals received by the sensor. The Doppler-shifted signals can be digitized and processed subsequently to extract information related to the cardiopulmonary motion in one or more subjects. The information can include respiratory rates, heart rates, waveforms due to respiratory and cardiac activity, direction of arrival, abnormal or paradoxical breathing, etc. In various embodiments, the extracted information can be displayed on a display.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2009Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Assignee: Kai Medical, Inc.Inventors: Andrea Yuen, Amy Droitcour, Anders Host Madsen, Byung Kwon Park, Charles El Hourani, Tommy Shing
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Publication number: 20120022348Abstract: Aspects of the of the disclosure relate to a non-contact physiological motion sensor and a monitor device that can incorporate use of the Doppler effect. A continuous wave of electromagnetic radiation can be transmitted toward one or more subjects and the Doppler-shifted received signals can be digitized and/or processed subsequently to extract information related to the cardiopulmonary motion in the one or more subjects. The extracted information can be used, for example, to determine apneic events and/or to provide apnea therapy to subjects when used in conjunction with an apnea therapy device. In addition, methods of use are disclosed for sway cancellation, realization of cessation of breath, integration with multi-parameter patient monitoring systems, providing positive providing patient identification, or any combination thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2011Publication date: January 26, 2012Applicant: KAI MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Amy Droitcour, Alexander Vergara, Tommy Shing, Charles El Hourani, Robert Nakata, Isar Mostafanezhad, Scott Miyasato
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Publication number: 20100292568Abstract: A radar-based physiological motion sensor is disclosed. Doppler-shifted signals can be extracted from the signals received by the sensor. The Doppler-shifted signals can be digitized and processed subsequently to extract information related to the cardiopulmonary motion in one or more subjects. The information can include respiratory rates, heart rates, waveforms due to respiratory and cardiac activity, direction of arrival, abnormal or paradoxical breathing, etc. In various embodiments, the extracted information can be displayed on a display.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2010Publication date: November 18, 2010Applicant: KAI MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Amy Droitcour, Byung Kwon Park, Charles El Hourani, Shuhei Yamada
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Publication number: 20100249633Abstract: A radar-based physiological motion sensor is disclosed. Doppler-shifted signals can be extracted from the signals received by the sensor. The Doppler-shifted signals can be digitized and processed subsequently to extract information related to the cardiopulmonary motion in one or more subjects. The information can include respiratory rates, heart rates, waveforms due to respiratory and cardiac activity, direction of arrival, abnormal or paradoxical breathing, etc. In various embodiments, the extracted information can be displayed on a display.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2010Publication date: September 30, 2010Applicant: KAI MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Amy Droitcour, Charles El Hourani, Tommy Shing, Alex Vergara
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Publication number: 20100249630Abstract: A radar-based physiological motion sensor is disclosed. Doppler-shifted signals can be extracted from the signals received by the sensor. The Doppler-shifted signals can be digitized and processed subsequently to extract information related to the cardiopulmonary motion in one or more subjects. The information can include respiratory rates, heart rates, waveforms due to respiratory and cardiac activity, direction of arrival, abnormal or paradoxical breathing, etc. In various embodiments, the extracted information can be displayed on a display.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2010Publication date: September 30, 2010Applicant: KAI MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Amy Droitcour, Charles El Hourani, Tommy Shing, Alex Vergara, Shuhei Yamada
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Publication number: 20100240999Abstract: A radar-based physiological motion sensor is disclosed. Doppler-shifted signals can be extracted from the signals received by the sensor. The Doppler-shifted signals can be digitized and processed subsequently to extract information related to the cardiopulmonary motion in one or more subjects. The information can include respiratory rates, heart rates, waveforms due to respiratory and cardiac activity, direction of arrival, abnormal or paradoxical breathing, etc. In various embodiments, the extracted information can be displayed on a display.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2010Publication date: September 23, 2010Applicant: KAI MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Amy Droitcour, Byung Kwon Park, Charles El Hourani, Tommy Shing, Alex Vergara
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Publication number: 20100152600Abstract: A radar-based physiological motion sensor is disclosed. Doppler-shifted signals can be extracted from the signals received by the sensor. The Doppler-shifted signals can be digitized and processed subsequently to extract information related to the cardiopulmonary motion in one or more subjects. The information can include respiratory rates, heart rates, waveforms due to respiratory and cardiac activity, direction of arrival, abnormal or paradoxical breathing, etc. In various embodiments, the extracted information can be displayed on a display.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2009Publication date: June 17, 2010Applicant: Kai Sensors, Inc.Inventors: Amy Droitcour, Byung Kwon Park, Charles El Hourani, Tommy Shing, Alex Vergara, Shuhei Yamada
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Publication number: 20100130873Abstract: A radar-based physiological motion sensor is disclosed. Doppler-shifted signals can be extracted from the signals received by the sensor. The Doppler-shifted signals can be digitized and processed subsequently to extract information related to the cardiopulmonary motion in one or more subjects. The information can include respiratory rates, heart rates, waveforms due to respiratory and cardiac activity, direction of arrival, abnormal or paradoxical breathing, etc. In various embodiments, the extracted information can be displayed on a display.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2009Publication date: May 27, 2010Applicant: Kai Sensors, Inc.Inventors: Andrea Yuen, Amy Droitcour, Anders Host Madsen, Byung Kwon Park, Charles El Hourani, Tommy Shing
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Publication number: 20090312689Abstract: A transdermal electrotransport fentanyl delivery system having relatively stable fentanyl flux. The system has a controller that controls a current through a donor reservoir wherein the current is generally changed nonlinearly with time with conductance or resistance as a factor to result in a relatively stable fentanyl flux.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2009Publication date: December 17, 2009Applicant: ALZA CorporationInventors: Amy Droitcour, Janet A. Tamada