Patents by Inventor Andrew Hopwood
Andrew Hopwood 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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Publication number: 20180257077Abstract: 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 10, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventors: 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: 20170087553Abstract: A method and device structure are provided which enable an archive sample to be collected and detached relative to a device within which a series of processes, such as PCR are being provided. A chamber structure and method of use are provided in which a controlled and precise volume is obtained by control of the relative resistance to flow through various channels.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2016Publication date: March 30, 2017Inventors: Frederic ZENHAUSERN, Alan NORDQUIST, Ralf LENIGK, Cedric HURTH, Jianing YANG, Xiaojia CHEN, Matthew ESTES, John LEE-EDGHILL, Nina MORAN, Andrew HOPWOOD, Pieris KOUMI, Zhi CAI
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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: 20160168623Abstract: 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: July 15, 2015Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventors: Frederic ZENHAUSERN, Alan NORDQUIST, Ralf LENIGK, Cedric HURTH, Andrew HOPWOOD, Pieris KOUMI, Gill TULLY
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Publication number: 20150111215Abstract: The invention provides containers and methods of use for the storage, transportation and preparation of samples, such as DNA samples for analysis. The container is pre-provided with the reagents in sealed chambers. The sample can be introduced and the container manipulated to release the reagents, provide the necessary conditions and give a fully prepared sample. The container can then be engaged with an analysis device to identify characteristics of the sample or perform other operations thereon.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2014Publication date: April 23, 2015Applicant: FORENSIC SCIENCE SERVICE LIMITEDInventors: Gary ROSS, Sebastian WETHERALL, Owen EVANS, Andrew HOPWOOD, Nina MORAN
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Publication number: 20150047413Abstract: A method of verifying the performance of a size standard, formed of a plurality of size standard elements, used in a nucleic acid analysis method is provided. The verification is achieved by introducing the size standard to an analysis stage and performing a size based separation on the size standard. The size based separation defines an experimental position for each size standard element. A comparison is made as to whether or not the experimental position for the size standard element corresponds with expected position. The comparison allows a decision to be made on whether or not to use the size standard, which is dependent upon whether or not the experimental position of the size standard element corresponds with the expected position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2014Publication date: February 19, 2015Inventors: Frederic ZENHAUSERN, Ralf LENIGK, Andrew HOPWOOD, Pieris KOUMI
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Publication number: 20140178938Abstract: A method and device structure are provided which enable an archive sample to be collected and detached relative to a device within which a series of processes, such as PCR are being provided. A chamber structure and method of use are provided in which a controlled and precise volume is obtained by control of the relative resistance to flow through various channels.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2013Publication date: June 26, 2014Inventors: Frederic ZENHAUSERN, Alan NORDQUIST, Ralf LENIGK, Cedric HURTH, Jianing YANG, Xiaojia CHEN, Matthew ESTES, John LEE-EDGHILL, Nina MORAN, Andrew HOPWOOD, Pieris KOUMI, Zhi CAI
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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: 20130316335Abstract: The invention provides containers and methods of use for the storage, transportation and preparation of samples, such as DNA samples for analysis. The container is pre-provided with the reagents in sealed chambers. The sample can be introduced and the container manipulated to release the reagents, provide the necessary conditions and give a fully prepared sample. The container can then be engaged with an analysis device to identify characteristics of the sample or perform other operations thereon.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2013Publication date: November 28, 2013Applicants: GRID XITEK LIMITED, FORENSIC SCIENCE SERVICE LIMITEDInventors: Gary ROSS, Sebastian WETHERALL, Owen EVANS, Andrew HOPWOOD, Nina MORAN
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Publication number: 20130210163Abstract: A method for collecting a sample and/or analysing a sample is provided, together with kits for use therein, in which the method includes using the kit and wherein an identifier is provided on one or more of the devices and/or containers and/or packaging which can be recorded and which is used to link the identity of the identifier for one or more of those identifiers to one or more of the identities for one or more of the other identifiers. In this way, the different devices, containers, pieces of equipment, reagents and stages used in the collection and/or analysis can be linked together for future reference. This ensures the correct processing of the sample and the correct attributing of the end results to it. Checks or other enquiries can be made on each of the different devices etc to validate the results if necessary.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2011Publication date: August 15, 2013Applicants: The Arizona Board of Regents Acting for and on behalf of University of Arizona, FORENSIC SCIENCE SERVICE LIMITEDInventors: Andrew Hopwood, Nina Moran, Pieris Koumi, John Lee-Edghill
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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: 20130130365Abstract: A method of analysis, instrument for analysis and device for use in such an instrument are provided, which perform a number of processes need to reach a useful result in the context of a wide variety of samples. The sequence of those processes being optimised. A device, instrument using the device and method of use are also provided which offer reliable performance of a heating based process, with minimal condensation and/or sample loss issues.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2012Publication date: May 23, 2013Inventors: 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: 20120183956Abstract: The invention provides containers and methods of use for the storage, transportation and preparation of samples, such as DNA samples for analysis. The container is pre-provided with the reagents in sealed chambers. The sample can be introduced and the container manipulated to release the reagents, provide the necessary conditions and give a fully prepared sample. The container can then be engaged with an analysis device to identify characteristics of the sample or perform other operations thereon.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2010Publication date: July 19, 2012Applicants: Grid Xitek Limited, Forensic Science Service LimitedInventors: Gary Ross, Sebastian Wetherall, Owen Evans, Andrew Hopwood, Nina Moran
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Publication number: 20120015355Abstract: A size standard, kit includes a size standard, method of defining a size standard and method of analysis using a size standard. The size standard is intended to include size standard elements which have a size greater than and/or less than and/or different from the components of a sample which are to be sized. This means that the same characteristic unit, such as a dye, can be used to label the component and the size standard. A further characteristic unit, from amongst a limited number of such characteristic units is liberated from use only on size standards for use on components. The method is therefore particularly useful in multiplex amplification of STRs.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2009Publication date: January 19, 2012Applicant: FORENSIC SCIENCE SERVICE LIMITEDInventors: Valerie Carol Tucker, Pieris Koumi, Andrew Hopwood, Keith Elliot
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Publication number: 20110100101Abstract: 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: February 9, 2010Publication date: May 5, 2011Inventors: 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: 20100267092Abstract: A method and device structure are provided which enable an archive sample to be collected and detached relative to a device within which a series of processes, such as PCR are being provided. A chamber structure and method of use are provided in which a controlled and precise volume is obtained by control of the relative resistance to flow through various channels.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2010Publication date: October 21, 2010Inventors: Frederic ZENHAUSERN, Alan Nordquist, Ralf Lenigk, Cedric Hurth, Jianing Yang, Xiaojia Chen, Matthew Estes, John Lee-Edghill, Nina Moran, Andrew Hopwood, Pieris Koumi, Zhi Cai
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Publication number: 20100241358Abstract: A method of verifying the performance of a size standard, formed of a plurality of size standard elements, used in a nucleic acid analysis method is provided. The verification is achieved by introducing the size standard to an analysis stage and performing a size based separation on the size standard. The size based separation defines an experimental position for each size standard element. A comparison is made as to whether or not the experimental position for the size standard element corresponds with expected position. The comparison allows a decision to be made on whether or not to use the size standard, which is dependent upon whether or not the experimental position of the size standard element corresponds with the expected position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2009Publication date: September 23, 2010Applicants: Forensic Science Service Limited, Arizona Board of Regents for and on behalf of Arizona State UniversityInventors: Frederic Zenhausern, Ralf Lenigk, Andrew Hopwood, Pieris Koumi
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Publication number: 20100221726Abstract: A method of analysis, instrument for analysis and device for use in such an instrument are provided, which perform a number of processes need to reach a useful result in the context of a wide variety of samples. The sequence of those processes being optimised. A device, instrument using the device and method of use are also provided which offer reliable performance of a heating based process, with minimal condensation and/or sample loss issues.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2010Publication date: September 2, 2010Inventors: Frederic Zenhausern, Alan Nordquist, Ralf Lenigk, Cedric Hurth, Jianing Yang, Xiaojia Chen, Matthew Estes, John Lee-Edghill, Nina Moran, Andrew Hopwood, Pieris Koumi